If my life was turned into a map, it would look like the classic kind of newspaper labyrinth puzzle, with a lot of attempts in smudgy pencil, and my current path a hesitant series of dots and question marks. I think I might have more luck describing the kind of relationship and person I'm looking for, and using that to also show what I'm like.
I'm looking for the kind of person that gets lost in their own head a lot. The whole maladaptive daydreaming shenanigans, forgetting your bus stop because you were staring out the window, absent-minded professor stereotype, literally forgot my glasses on my head, probably adhd? That's my jam, baby. ( That we left out on the counter for two days and had to toss )
But at the same time that imagination engine in your brain is on amazing overdrive. You write, your create, you envision. Even if it's only within the confines of your own hard drive, never to see the harsh light of someone else's eyebulbs, you create. Books are gateways. You especially love movies, tv shows, books and comics featuring a main character transported somewhere else, whether an alien or monster to regular Earth or a regular person to somewhere fantastic or horrific or both.
You've thought about doing a Youtube channel and or podcast so many times...
You usually like people but they are difficult to understand, you think perhaps you struggle with that more than most. You usually empathize more with the alien than the Earthlings. You found it easier to make friends when you were little. Or perhaps you have a natural knack for the charming gab and can easily socialize with most anybody, but actual friends? That's a different, much more difficult thing.
You're not an athlete. You're probably not at a good weight, whether too much or not enough, and your health is not in good shape either, whether theoretically fixable, permanently damaged or sinking like the Titanic.
You're not good looking. You might have some charming points ( amazing hair, eyes, voice, array of puns ) or maybe you just have all the appeal of lint in glue, but either way you have a face fit for radio at best.
You don't have a career, you're probably paycheck to paycheck or maybe a neet or something else outside of the commonly accepted work path. Maybe you'd like to go back to school but can't afford it, money and/or time and/or energy wise, or maybe you're content as is right now.
You're not desperate for a partner. You like the idea, the theory, but you're content to wait until you find the right one. There's no rush.
You're somewhat to extremely isolated. You've somehow drifted apart from the regular social network of family/friends/acquaintances, partially or wholly. You can see how easy you could become completely alone. You might be frightened by that, resigned or simply accepting of it, but you'd prefer to have more connections, even if just one or two.
You're older than most of the posts you see on here. Your twenties were a while ago, you're at least in your thirties, forties, maybe fifties or more. You don't really know where all that time went. Sometimes you could swear it was yesterday that you turned 21. Other days it feels like the river of time is glacial and you have always been the age you are, and you feel every hour of it in your achy bones.
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You're such a geek, such a nerd, and those are the kinds of people you like the most. All the classic stuff, scifi, fantasy, board games, video games, comics, miniatures, you love it all, and you probably have some kind of collection ( stamps, rocks, first edition novels, obscure movies etc), and you wish you had more geeky and nerdy t-shirts.
You might have always been a forever alone kind of person, or perhaps something happened whether gradual or abrupt that caused your life to change in that direction.
You are very non-judgemental. You are accepting of other people no matter their looks, ethnicity, culture, sexuality etc. You probably consider yourself a liberal, socialist, communist or similar as far as politics go.
When you think about being in a relationship you long for having someone that not only accepts you for who you are but also wants a partner like that. Someone that you can talk with for hours, and spend time with together. Someone to build a future with, however small and humble that may be. Someone that you feel has your back, and that you're a team together, the two of you.
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Besides offering up chaotic open-world action, one thing that Rockstar's games have done ever since Grand Theft Auto III is push the envelope in terms of technology. This is somewhat debatable up to Grand Theft Auto IV, which stunned audiences with its mix of macro-scale simulation and micro-scale detail. GTA V and the newer Red Dead Redemption 2 have continued this tradition, and both are still capable of putting the hurt on modern PCs. That's largely thanks to their forward-looking design that integrates features that contemporary systems weren't really ready for when the released.
gtaonlinerain GTA V can still look startlingly realistic at times.
The thing is, even though it just got a re-release on the current-generation consoles, GTA V originally released in 2013. The game's still fun, of course, especially the online mode that has seen continual updates over the years. The technology behind the title is getting a little dated, though, and fans of the series are understandably chomping at the bit for a new release. Rockstar has confirmed that GTA VI (or at least, the next GTA game) is in the works, but as usual, the company hasn't released any information about the title, nor mentioned a release window.
The leaks and rumors that we've heard so far place a hypothetical "GTA VI" at the end of next year, or even in 2025. That's a lot of development time, even if the company only moved into active development in the middle of last year, as is supposedly the case. In a time when almost every other development house (from Square-Enix to CD Projekt Red) is moving to the Unreal Engine, it seems like Rockstar will thankfully stick with its own in-house tech, known as RAGE.
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That bit of information comes from a tweet by Chris Klippel, who is among other things the creator of Rockstar Mag, a French-language gaming news site that focuses on topics surrounding Rockstar Games and its releases. You can see the tweet above. Chris says that he has been in touch with people who have seen the latest version of RAGE in action, and that its graphics engine is "assez incroyable." Chris describes the latest version as RAGE9, which is interesting; Rockstar doesn't talk about RAGE as a separate product from its games, likely because it doesn't license the tech.
gtaonlinearcade The arcade area added to GTA Online would look amazing with ray-traced lighting.
It's not hard to imagine what sort of features the game engine might include to warrant that description. Heavy usage of ray-traced graphics will go a long way toward impressive presentation, but based on what we've heard in the past about GTA VI, it seems likely that the latest RAGE might be more impressive in its ability to scale content from infinitesimal details all the way up to gigantic cityscapes. We've seen demonstrations of similar technology in Epic Games' Unreal Engine 5, and given the nature of "GTA", such capability would be perfectly suited to the games.
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Another impressive characteristic in GTA VI might just be the NPC AI. Historically, Grand Theft Auto's NPCs have been extremely simple stand-ins mostly intended to give the scene a realistic look without having much in the way of personality or believable behavior. That could all change in the next GTA game, based on a patent filed in October 2020.
From what we've heard, the next Grand Theft Auto title will be set in Vice City once again, so look forward to exploring the city's tropical environs. No word on the chronological setting, though; it could be set as far back as the Cuban Missile Crisis, or it could be set in the modern day. We also don't know necessarily what platforms the title will appear for, but based on Rockstar's history, we'd expect it to be available for the PS5 and Xbox before it appears on PC later.

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I hope this post finds you well <3
I am currently going through some big life transitions and I am looking for friends. I really prefer voice chatting and my hours can be a bit random sometimes.
I am finding my own voice and sometimes I don’t know how that works with others, but we’re all growing (I hope).
Here’s about me:
-I just graduated (I went to college and got the big D)
-I just adopted a dog
-I am starting my PhD in the fall
-I am highly anxious lately
-I like baking
-I like crocheting
-I’m trying to read again
-puzzles are cool
-sadly not a gamer or into anime
-Uhhhm yea I dunno come find out (:
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The haunted Heinrosch Bardic College was built more than sixty years ago. It is as much a monument to the ambitions and ego of Mikolaj Heinrosch as it is an academy. With wealth earned through years of adventuring, he retired and turned his hand to composing music—and indeed achieved some minor repute in that realm, with a handful of his compositions occasionally (okay, once) mentioned among those of the great composers. Not content with the “minor” part of “minor repute,” or the fact that he was only once mentioned among the greats, Heinrosch hired gnomish architects and inventors to design an institute that would elevate his bardic legacy. Alas, Heinrosch died before the college ever became successful, and the institution folded abruptly after his demise.
A few days ago, A collector named Baron Alfon hired you to recover any Heinrosch memorabilia from the college grounds. He knows that much of it has likely been pilfered by bandits, but he hopes that something of interest remains. He offerd you 50 gp for each piece of Heinrosch memorabilia delivered, but it might be more than you bargained for!
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About Me My name is Eddie, I'm a pretty experienced GM. I've been playing 5e for 8 years now. Recently I've been branching out into playing other systems, but I keep coming back to 5e. I'm currently running 6 campaigns and weekly one shots. This is the first time I've run this one shot so hold on to your seats. I'm a content creator on Roll20 and a Translator. My second language is Japanese. I've only only started DMing full time recently, but I hope I can give you the experience you are looking for.
DM Style It varies from game to game, but something that is consistant throughout all of my games is player choice and interactions matter. This game is going to focus heavily on the college and the arcane nature of it. There will be a pretty good balance of combat, puzzling, challenge, exploration and approach scenarios for players to dive into as a group and a few extra suprises along the way.
I like to reward variablity in play and creative approach within the rules of the world. I engage players based on their wants and needs and try my best to facilitate their ideas. I want to let you guys do cool things with you characters and help you create your stories however they may play out.
This Game This game will be $20 via PayPal. It is a one time payment for a 3-5 hour game. We will be playing at the time listed at the top of the page. We will use voice and video (video optional) through Roll20 and Discord for out of game communications. If there are connection problems with your internet, then we can use discord voice as a backup.
If you would like to join, follow the link at the top of the post and let me know a bit about you in the "Applications" topic and I'll message you with the discord and game invites after.

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There are a lot of possibilities for new minigames in GTA 6, given the creativity and variety that the franchise has demonstrated in the past. Here are some ideas:
Arcade games: Perhaps players could visit arcades in the game world and play classic arcade games like Pac-Man, Space Invaders, or Street Fighter. These could be fully playable games within the game, with leaderboards and prizes for high scores.
Casino games: GTA 5 already had a fully-realized casino, but GTA 6 could expand on this with more games like craps, roulette, or baccarat. These games could be played for in-game currency, with high-stakes games available for the most daring players.
Sports: GTA 5 had a few sports minigames like golf and tennis, but GTA 6 could expand on this with more sports like basketball, baseball, or football. These could be played against other players online, with prizes for the winners.
Board games: Players could visit coffee shops or bars in the game world and play board games like chess, checkers, or backgammon. These games could be fully interactive, with the pieces moving around the board in real-time.
Puzzle games: There are plenty of puzzle games that could be integrated into the world of GTA, like Sudoku, crossword puzzles, or jigsaw puzzles. These could be found in newspapers or magazines within the game world, and completed puzzles could unlock rewards like hidden vehicles or weapons.
Virtual reality games: With the recent release of VR headsets like the Oculus Quest, GTA 6 could incorporate virtual reality minigames like shooting galleries, puzzle rooms, or horror experiences. These would be fully immersive and could provide a break from the main game.
These are just a few ideas for new minigames in GTA 6, but the possibilities are endless. The franchise has always been known for its attention to detail and variety, so players can likely expect a wide range of activities to keep them occupied in the game world.

Hello! I was accepted ED to Pomona College (ahhhhh!!!), but have yet to receive an admission package. Based off other subreddits regarding Pomona, it seems like others have already received theirs which contained a book, among a handful of other things. Is anyone in the same situation as me?
If not, I will likely just email their admission office, but I wanted to check before I go ahead and do so.
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The mobile game "Wordle". Let me explain...
You have an idea that you're attempting to access, as it exists in totality at the back of your mind. It's there, but it hasn't been explained concisely in terms that relate to the external world around you. It's just this essence of fibrous material, of stardust, and you must fully engage your conscious mind to chip away at the marble until that thing you're trying to comprehend (which you FEEL is right there, just beyond the horizon) is reflecting the world around you. It's like there's an invisible autonomous vehicle right in front of you, that you can drive and get to point B from point A with, but you can't tell what it looks like or why it functions. How do you know it's the safest and most efficient means of getting from point A to point B if you're incapable of deconstructing its engine and checking it out? The only option is to cover it in paint until it eventually comes into focus as a vehicle with curves and lines and interlocking components. Though you could use it previously, and it worked just fine, you didn't know WHY it worked until you put the effort in to match real world material to its uncanny form.
Wordle is a game where you are attempting to guess a "word of the day" (paraphrasing it as WOTD for efficiency's sake), but only have a few guesses. You can try random words, and as you do, the app notifies you that some letters from those guessed words are within the WOTD. The more you guess, the more you learn where those correct letters sit within the WOTD, as there's a green hue which becomes more vibrant once you've discovered the correct placement of correct letters through your past guesses. INFJ intuition resembles this, in my opinion. You begin wandering aimlessly, though knowing that something's there. You have a vague understanding of the structure of your intuition, but have to feel around to see where the correct parts are before it's revealed to you in its entirety. You figure out that some chunks of the insight fit in one spot, whereas other puzzle pieces are missing, until eventually that scavenging for conscious explanation leaves you with a grasp on the intuition that feels whole and complete. At that point, through multiple "guesses" or attempts to deconstruct this sensation of knowing, you've guessed the WOTD.
Anybody else feel like this is an accurate representation of being an Ni dom? Sort of having a very strong intuitive feeling, or a notion that the answer has already been made obvious to a part of yourself that your conscious mind doesn't have access to, and then using said conscious mind to scavenge for materials/resources to bring the intuition to the external world?

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Self-awareness can be developed through a variety of methods, including feedback and reflection. It can also be cultivated through the development of your own personal values, which can influence your choices and behavior.
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Psychologist and author of Loving Yourself, Sherrie Campbell says: Self-awareness is one of the most important skills for leaders. The Mastery of Being Your Own Person They are able to make better decisions and avoid unnecessary conflict because it helps them keep track of their own emotions and how they might affect other people.
It also makes you more empathetic, which can help your relationships with other people. It gives you a better understanding of other people and what drives them, which can help you communicate and lead better.
There are many ways to cultivate self-awareness, such as receiving feedback and reflecting on one's own actions. It can also be nurtured by developing NURS FPX 6004 Assessment 4 Training Session for Policy Implementation your own personal values, which can have an impact on your choices and actions.

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The mobile game "Wordle". Let me explain...
You have an idea that you're attempting to access, as it exists in totality at the back of your mind. It's there, but it hasn't been explained concisely in terms that relate to the external world around you. It's just this essence of fibrous material, of stardust, and you must fully engage your conscious mind to chip away at the marble until that thing you're trying to comprehend (which you FEEL is right there, just beyond the horizon) is reflecting the world around you. It's like there's an invisible autonomous vehicle right in front of you, that you can drive and get to point B from point A with, but you can't tell what it looks like or why it functions. How do you know it's the safest and most efficient means of getting from point A to point B if you're incapable of deconstructing its engine and checking it out? The only option is to cover it in paint until it eventually comes into focus as a vehicle with curves and lines and interlocking components. Though you could use it previously, and it worked just fine, you didn't know WHY it worked until you put the effort in to match real world material to its uncanny form.
Wordle is a game where you are attempting to guess a "word of the day" (paraphrasing it as WOTD for efficiency's sake), but only have a few guesses. You can try random words, and as you do, the app notifies you that some letters from those guessed words are within the WOTD. The more you guess, the more you learn where those correct letters sit within the WOTD, as there's a green hue which becomes more vibrant once you've discovered the correct placement of correct letters through your past guesses. INFJ intuition resembles this, in my opinion. You begin wandering aimlessly, though knowing that something's there. You have a vague understanding of the structure of your intuition, but have to feel around to see where the correct parts are before it's revealed to you in its entirety. You figure out that some chunks of the insight fit in one spot, whereas other puzzle pieces are missing, until eventually that scavenging for conscious explanation leaves you with a grasp on the intuition that feels whole and complete. At that point, through multiple "guesses" or attempts to deconstruct this sensation of knowing, you've guessed the WOTD.
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Anybody else feel like this is an accurate representation of being an Ni dom? Sort of having a very strong intuitive feeling, or a notion that the answer has already been made obvious to a part of yourself that your conscious mind doesn't have access to, and then using said conscious mind to scavenge for materials/resources to bring the intuition to the external world?

Link: https://app.roll20.net/lfg/listing/365587/four-part-harmony-level-3-one-shot Game: D&D 5e Group type: Online (Roll20) Experience: Beginers Welcome! Location/Timezone: See the game listing in the link above for your distinct timezone and date. For those in North, South and Central America it will be late night/evening on Saturday, Apirl 8th. For those in East Asia and Australia it will be in the morning on Sunday, April 9th. Schedule: One shot Roles sought: 2-5 Players (only 2 players needed to play) Price: $20 for a 3-5 hours session via PayPal. Game Style: Choices Matter, Various Approach, Mutiple Endings, Combat, Exploration, RP and puzzles.
Four Part Harmony
The haunted Heinrosch Bardic College was built more than sixty years ago. It is as much a monument to the ambitions and ego of Mikolaj Heinrosch as it is an academy. With wealth earned through years of adventuring, he retired and turned his hand to composing music—and indeed achieved some minor repute in that realm, with a handful of his compositions occasionally (okay, once) mentioned among those of the great composers. Not content with the “minor” part of “minor repute,” or the fact that he was only once mentioned among the greats, Heinrosch hired gnomish architects and inventors to design an institute that would elevate his bardic legacy. Alas, Heinrosch died before the college ever became successful, and the institution folded abruptly after his demise.
A few days ago, A collector named Baron Alfon hired you to recover any Heinrosch memorabilia from the college grounds. He knows that much of it has likely been pilfered by bandits, but he hopes that something of interest remains. He offerd you 50 gp for each piece of Heinrosch memorabilia delivered, but it might be more than you bargained for!
Come and Join us on this musical high fantasy adventure!
About Me My name is Eddie, I'm a pretty experienced GM. I've been playing 5e for 8 years now. Recently I've been branching out into playing other systems, but I keep coming back to 5e. I'm currently running 6 campaigns and weekly one shots. This is the first time I've run this one shot so hold on to your seats. I'm a content creator on Roll20 and a Translator. My second language is Japanese. I've only only started DMing full time recently, but I hope I can give you the experience you are looking for.
DM Style It varies from game to game, but something that is consistant throughout all of my games is player choice and interactions matter. This game is going to focus heavily on the college and the arcane nature of it. There will be a pretty good balance of combat, puzzling, challenge, exploration and approach scenarios for players to dive into as a group and a few extra suprises along the way.
I like to reward variablity in play and creative approach within the rules of the world. I engage players based on their wants and needs and try my best to facilitate their ideas. I want to let you guys do cool things with you characters and help you create your stories however they may play out.
This Game This game will be $20 via PayPal. It is a one time payment for a 3-5 hour game. We will be playing at the time listed at the top of the page. We will use voice and video (video optional) through Roll20 and Discord for out of game communications. If there are connection problems with your internet, then we can use discord voice as a backup.
If you would like to join, follow the link at the top of the post and let me know a bit about you in the "Applications" topic and I'll message you with the discord and game invites after.

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Hey,
I'm wondering if there's an Al available that can make changes directly to your Word documents. For instance: You would upload your Word document, and then request the Al to implement specific changes, such as adjusting the margins to 1.5 cm all around, setting the indented text to 8 pt with a double indent of 0.80 in, and justifying the text to the right, among other things.
ChatGPT can give you instructions, but I’m wondering if there’s an alternative where you upload the doc and the changes are done automatically (after giving it instructions).
Thanks!

Are there any good ones with challenging puzzles? I quite like the first person style and artwork of hidden object games, things like Nancy Drew and Enigmatus, but they're always so hand-holdy and easy with the puzzles. I found one called Meridian 157 which manages to have some decent puzzles, but I've been burnt repeatedly buying others that have turned out to be way too easy.
Looking for recommendations if anyone has played any that are a bit more challenging?

I would like to know if the transition is clunky and if the scenes are confusing or lacking.
(Title: Sunset in the Year 24. Prologue. Words: 1030)

It is the second funeral to take place in the same house in a month. Two weeks ago, Sasaki Shintaro buried his wife after spending several days in hospital care. Yesterday morning, he was found dead in his kitchen wearing his old military uniform next to an open box of keepsakes, a half empty bottle of whiskey and the sound of Nobuo Nishimoto's "Japanese Rumba" skipping on the record player. There was no sign of forced entry, no missing items and no further evidence to suggest suicide. He looked more drunk than dead. 

The rest of his family decided there's no need to take the matter further with the local police. After all, he was eighty-five years old. For anyone, it is a ripe age for death. A normal one even. The family is just relieved that the body was found right away as it is normal these days for the dead to gradually decay with their possessions. It is easy to conclude that Mr. Sasaki had lived a full life. For nearly four decades he was a staple of daily life in Nagara as one of its oldest shopkeepers. The whole town was in grief but with a sense of relief. Mr. Sasaki finally joined his wife shortly and that was comforting news somehow. He is survived by his four children along with ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Go Shunji, the funeral director, was not surprised. Oftentimes in the case of older couples it is normal that spouses follow each other in the course of death. For him, Mr. Sasaki's death is one of the peaceful ones he had ever seen. Any man approaching such an age could only wish to die like he did: peaceful with a certain sense of satisfaction in the life he lived and the acceptance that it is to be taken with no hesitation. It was in all sense of the word, natural. 

Right after the death of his wife, Mr. Sasaki turned to him as a new kind of confidante. His children was never aware of any of his last requests or instructions regarding his death. All of these details were entrusted to him. The first thing to do was to make sure that by the time his family comes to the house, all they would do is mourn. As he ran the funeral from the sidelines, he was approached by a man that was rumored to be the last person Mr. Sasaki had spoken to the day before he died. The last man who entered his shop and into his house by sundown. According to neighbors, Mr.Sasaki had greeted the man out around nine in the evening, giving him an embrace a father would give to a son. A man that he guessed was included in the set of instructions that was handed to him.
"Nomiya, isn't it?"
"Yes."
The two men moved their eyes to the scene of the ceremony.
"They say you're the last man who saw him alive."
"From the looks of it, yes."
Shunji figured they're about the same age. From a distance they look like siblings who parted ways later in life. One is a man of the city, the other a familiar face in the local town. Their graying hair suggests they're somewhere about forty. Their stone cold expressions suggest that they are in possession of a common secret. They are nothing but mere spectators but they are needed to answer far more important questions regarding certain matters.
"Have you received instructions from Mr. Sasaki as well?" He asked.
"No. I told him I would be back. Turns out he didn't have a thing for waiting."
A smile came to his face, "The impatience of old men could be really something."

Nomiya Sakutaro was surprised by the news of Mr. Sasaki's passing but was also relieved. After all, the only thing the old man kept talking about that night is how he was finally going to die. He never spoke of how it would come or if he was going to do it by himself. All he said was that the time has come. He was happy and that unlike other men, he was able to do everything that was expected of him and therefore the universe had no use for him anymore. It was rare to hear an old man use the construct of the universe but Mr. Sasaki had been a firm believer. He contended that among all the things in the world that mortals brought themselves to believe in, it was the universe that had been consistent. God listens but he never acts on his promises. If anything God delivers poorly. Meanwhile, the universe is indifferent. It never offers anything but a sense of clarity. It reminds mortals that they are beings who has to suffer circumstances that was out of their undoing. And perhaps the reason why it is easier to believe in God was because mortals can be arrogant enough to never answer for themselves, hence they say that anything unfortunate is just nothing but God's will. 

That night, the old man told him that he will be back. Rather, he should come back. For Sakutaro, Mr. Sasaki was an admirable man. A war veteran who lost everything over a cause he was indifferent with. At every course of tragedy he made an effort to keep on starting again and never complained. He never told anyone he was better than everybody, let alone that he is entitled in life because he had diligently paid his dues.
By the end of the funeral Mr. Sasaki's family thanked the services of Shunji and entrusted everything to him to complete the rest of the old man's instructions. When the house was finally empty, he and Sakutaro finished the rest of the old man's whiskey.
"How did you know, Mr. Sasaki?" Shunji asked.
"My friend knew him when they were young. He was born in Hiroshima. I'm an aging man myself and this remains to be the strangest story I have so far. I don't know if you will get to keep up with me."
To the sound of Nobuo Nishimoto's "Japanese Rumba", Shunji filled their glasses.
"Indulge me."

Part 60
Julie Allard, CEO, Divine Crisis Management Group
Julie straightened up, the lines across her hips from the edge of the desk beginning to itch now that they were free. Bill collapsed back in his chair, opening a desk drawer to produce a box of tissues. He pulled a handful out to clean himself with.
"That was good," Julie purred, her knees shaking as she waited for Bill to finish so she could sit on his lap. Bill crumbled up the tissues and she plopped down. "Mmm, this is good, too," she said, leaning back against him.
"We could stay just like this for a while," Bill suggested.
"I wish," Julie said. "I'm going to start leaking soon... And we need to clean your desk." Bill leaned around her, seeing the mess on his desk. He chuckled. "I have to admit, I like the fact that I never have to worry about you faking it."
Julie snorted, then leaned against him.
"You gave me a funny look earlier," she said. "When the guys from the Army were here."
"Well, in my defense, a naked, beautiful woman stood up from under my desk while I was trying to talk shop with an old buddy of mine."
"Mmmhmm," Julie said. "It didn't have anything to do with the... Details of said naked woman?"
Bill looked at her. He reached forward, wiped a finger through the cooling bodily fluids on the desk and stuck it in his mouth.
"That only proves you're a pervert," Julie said with feigned primness.
"I'll drink it straight from the tap, then," Bill said, seizing her hips and plopping her on the desk. Julie squealed. "Not so soon, you ass!" Bill grinned at her.
"You'll make me giggle like a little girl," Julie tried to pout as she said it, but she couldn't stop grinning back at him.
"That only makes it more appealing," Bill said. Julie crossed her legs. "No! We can do that later. I need to go call in the rest of the guys your friend needed, anyways."
Bill glanced over at the potted plant with a small pile of fabric behind it. "Your clothes are over there," he said.
Julie finally managed to pout. "You're not going to get them for me?"
Bill eyed her legs. "Not as long as you've got that ass, no. I will never pick anything up off the floor for you."
Julie chuckled and stood, walking over to the plant and retrieving her clothes. She quickly dressed and arranged herself so as to minimize the evidence of a desktop tryst.
"How do I look?" she asked, turning for Bill's inspection.
"Harried," he said. "Which tracks with what's been going on. Also amazing, but that's par for the course."
She walked over as he finished buckling his own pants to kiss him. "I'll be back if I can. If not, I'll see you after work."
She turned to leave, but stopped when she heard Bill's voice. "Julie," he said. He sounded concerned. She turned to find him frowning.
"What is it?" His look worried her.
"It's Jerry," he said. "I think you might be too harsh on him."
Julie sighed. She tamped down on the twisting in her guts at his words and reminded herself that she needed to be objective.
"Explain," she said, her voice much colder than she intended.
"Julie," he said. "Haven't you noticed that virtually everyone who knows him has stood up for him? I mean, I know that the stuff Dylan told you sounds bad, and I know that you confirmed it. Hell, I know that him going rogue again looks bad... But there's got to be a reason so many people support him."
"He's nice to everyone he meets," Julie said. She had intended to go on, but she caught herself. She was making excuses. She was about to claim that the most awkward, easily-embarrassed wallflower of a man she'd ever met had simply charmed everyone else. And she damn well knew that wasn't the case. Sure, he could turn on an aura that would make women -and presumably gay men- go wild for him, but she was fairly certain he hadn't done so in years. He was self-conscious about even discussing the last time he had, even though she knew he'd had his memories erased at the time and was acting out of character, thanks to some kind of magical illness.
"I'll think about it, Bill," she said, her voice much softer.
"That's all I'm asking," he said. "And I'll support you, whatever decisions you come to."
She smiled at him. That part, she had no trouble believing.
"I'll see you later," she said.
"L- I mean, later, beautiful," he replied. His face twisted a little, but quickly returned to normal. Julie left, wondering what that look was about.
----
Julie went to the bathroom first. When she was done, she went to her office and sent out the emails to recall the men for the Army. She had just gotten those sent when she sensed a presence and looked up to find a woman sitting in the chair in front of her desk.
"Hello," Julie said, surprised.
"Hi," the woman responded. She wore a nice dress suit, much like Julie's own, except the woman still had her jacket on and buttoned. She had fair features and black hair with a red stripe in it.
"Can I help you?" Julie asked.
"No," the woman said.
They sat there for a moment, Julie edging a finger closer to the alarm rune on the underside of her desk.
"I'm here to help you," the woman said at length. There was something about her voice that seemed familiar, but Julie couldn't place it.
"Okay," Julie responded. "Can you explain how?"
"Yes. Listen to Bill about Jerry," the woman said. She leaned forward and the sense of vague familiarity hit Julie again. She was certain she knew this woman from somewhere.
"What did Bill say about Jerry?" Julie asked, carefully choosing her words to avoid any accidental admissions.
"That you're being too harsh on him," the woman said. She leaned forward some more, putting her elbows on her knees.
"Bill's right. You see, Bill is a very confident man. He's aware that other men might be better in bed, or better fighters, or better at their jobs than him. He doesn't really care. You pushing away Jerry isn't going to make him feel more secure in your relationship. He's not worried about you leaving him to return to the arrangement you had with Jerry and his wife. He knows you well enough to know you wouldn't want that. Being a fifth wheel, I mean."
Julie gasped as the recognition suddenly crystalized. "Jane," she breathed. Jane flashed her a tight smile and a little nod. "more or less," she said cryptically. Julie took that to mean this was an avatar.
"What can you tell me about everything that's happened?" Julie asked.
"Well, General Stanley's fears are justified, so don't hold back aiding him. Some of the gods are dissenting. A few will sit out the upcoming conflict. A few will side with humanity. A few more will side specifically with Jerry. In fact, they already have. Unfortunately, those who've sided with Jerry are probably not going to help us in this fight."
"And why? Why are they turning on us?"
"Because They're afraid of you. You have power now, and Jerry worked out a way to kill a god. They know if he can do it, another human can, as well. Some of the work your wizards are doing is shockingly close to what Jerry did. Most of them have turned against him, though not all. But in doing so, many have turned against humanity as a whole. They don't plan to let you have back the army you've sent to assist them. Most of them think that will be a serious blow to your might. They don't know it's just a small part of one army among many. And when they learn that, well... They're not going to grow any less afraid of you, that's for sure."
"You make out like the gods are a bunch of cowards," Julie said. Jane chuckled and nodded, crossing her arms.
"They are. They're scared of Jerry, scared of Sarisa, scared of you, scared of me and Yarm. Mostly me, but still. They'd be afraid of their own shadow, if they didn't know better. The gods have spent thousands of years being immortal and invincible. Only one god has ever truly died, and that was a massive fluke. They've never been given the chance to develop any courage. They're experiencing a threat for the first time ever, so their reaction is to attack everything until there's nothing left to threaten them."
"Except Yarm," Julie said. Jane nodded. "Except Yarm. And you can guess where he stands."
Yarm would stand with Jerry, no doubt. Julie knew that the two of them were as close as they could be without becoming lovers. "And what about Jerry?" she asked.
"Jerry is doing exactly what he needs to be doing right now. For himself, and for everyone else."
Julie nodded, taking that in. "And you? Where do you sit in this fight?"
Jane shrugged. "I was human until a few years ago. Old loyalties die hard."
Julie leaned back in her chair, relieved.
Jane stood. "I have to go. I have a lot on my plate, lately. There's no certainty, but I want you to know that things are on the right track, so far. As long as Sarisa doesn't have any more tricks up her sleeve, everything's going to work out."
"And if she does?" Julie asked, rising as well.
Jane shrugged again, making a sort of sneer that Julie recognized as a suppressed wince. "Then we'll either adapt or lose."
"And what happens if we lose?"
"The destruction of all the gods and the extinction of humanity. At least in this world."
"So, no pressure," Julie drawled. Jane grinned. "No pressure," she said. She turned to the door and opened it, then paused.
"Oh, one more thing..." She met Julie's eyes.
"Tell Bill that you're in love with him. He's been itching for 'the right time' to tell you, but you know how men are about that kind of stuff."
Julie gaped at the goddess as she left with a wink. A moment later, she returned to her computer and began typing more emails. She had a feeling that pulling out all the stops might be appropriate.
----
Command Sergeant Major Eric Hale, 5th Special Forces Group
"The president will see you now, Sergeant," the marine guard said. Hale stood and walked in. Hale walked into the conference room to find the POTUS and a Navy Admiral shaking hands.
"Thank you, Fred," the President said. The Admiral nodded and walked out as Hale snapped to attention and saluted his Commander in Chief.
"Knock it off," the President told him, pulling out a chair, and then walking around the table to take one opposite. "Take a seat. I've been on my feet all day."
"Thank you, sir," Hale said as he sat down and scooted his chair in.
"I'm told you have a message for me from General Stanley."
Hale nodded. "Yes, sir. I was to give you his message verbatim. It goes as follows: 'Sir, if this shit goes down and we don't throw everything we have at it in one big mass, right off the bat, I do not think we will survive'. End of message."
The President nodded.
"I expected this, you know," he said. "The folks from the DCM -including that guy from the television show and the woman who produces it- were fairly apocalyptic in their description of events."
The President heaved a big sigh. "That was Admiral Strang. He happened to be in the building, so he personally reported to me that the second and third battalion of the Tenth Special Forces just arrived stateside on naval flights. They're preparing to be deployed as we speak."
"Sir, with all due respect, I think we're going to need more than just two more battalions of quiet professionals. We're going to need a complete mobilization. I just came from the DCM, and they promised me a hundred wizards and over four hundred shooters with magic gear. I think we're going to need more, sir. A lot more."
"A total war footing," the President said. "That's what you're talking about. A return to a World-War-Two era economy."
"Sir, I couldn't speak to economic concerns, but I have the upmost faith in the General's judgement."
"You and me both, Sergeant," the President said with a sigh. He sighed again a moment later.
"Okay, Sergeant. My break is over, I need to get moving. You can tell the General I'm doing everything I can. If you want to return to the waiting room, I'll send a Marine to escort you to the helipad and you can take the chopper over to Fort Carson. I'll send instructions for Colonels Macy and Gibbs to follow your lead."
"Thank you, sir," Hale said, standing up. He snapped another salute, but the President stuck out his hand.
"Thank you, Sergeant. You and every single one of the men out there right now, and all of those heading there today and in the future. Your service is an inspiration to all of us. I know you hear empty platitudes from politicians all the time, but I want to personally assure you that I mean it."
"You served yourself, sir," Hale said, shaking the President's hand.
"I did. In Afghanistan. It seems like forever ago."
"Then thank you, Mister President," Hale said. The President laughed.
"Yeah, thank me, too. Go on. I'm a busy man, Sergeant."
Hale hurried out, back to the waiting room. He had barely sat down before a Marine Gunnery Sergeant walked into the room. "Sergeant Hale?" he asked.
Hale stood. "This way, si- Sergeant," the Marine said.
"Do I have to say it, Gunny?" Hale asked.
"Nope," the Marine responded. "I'm kicking myself already."
----
President James Carter
James' staff met him as he left the conference room. "Okay," he asked Marcy, to his left. "Who's next?"
"Director Stillman, sir," she said. James sighed with relief. "Good. Hopefully he's got some good news for us."
He followed Marcy through the halls, to one of the secured meeting rooms. Inside, he found Frank Stillman, Director of Central Intelligence.
"Frank, please tell me you've got good news," James said as he shook his old friend's hand.
"Well, that depends on what you need the news for. Word is that we're going to war. Like World War Three. Is that true?"
"Jesus, you guys work fast," James breathed. "I literally just came from hearing about it."
"Ways and means, sir," Frank said. James chuckled ruefully.
"So yeah, I wanted to know about project Hoplite."
"Hoplite is ahead of schedule. We can field the first cadre, already. The second will be ready in a month."
"Good. What about project, uh..." James snapped his fingers. "Project Merlos, sir?"
"Yes, I could never remember that name. We should have just called it 'Merlin'. Or maybe 'Gandalf'."
"We almost called it Project Dresden, sir, but we've had one of those already."
"I don't even want to know. So how far along is Merlos?"
"We have four cadres ready right now. That's about three hundred and sixty men."
"That'll be a big help. How fast can they get organized?"
"They're prepping now, sir. They'll be ready to go within the hour. I had planned to have them travel ahead."
"Good, good. And you know I have to ask about the last one."
Frank's face split into a grin. "Project Tarragon, sir."
"That's the one."
Frank's grin grew wider. "Six," he said. James' jaw dropped. "Six?!"
"Yes, sir. Ready to go right this instant."
"Shit, the NRF riders must be fast learners."
"There's a sort of bonding that happens. By training the riders first, we can have another two ready two months from the next hatch."
"You look pretty pleased with yourself," James noted. Frank winked. "I am, sir. These projects have been my baby for the past few years. Having them come to fruition right as they're needed, well... I'm eager to see them in action."
"Don't be too eager. I'm told that if we don't win this one, we go extinct."
"Extinction has shades of gray, sir. If things get too bad, well, we've got a plan for that, too."
"Oh?" James quirked an eyebrow at him. "Do tell."
"Well, sir. You see, me and Jerry go way back. I was his boss when he worked for the Agency."
"I'm aware," James said. Frank smiled.
"Well, he and I got on quite well. So well, in fact, that neither of us wanted to end our professional relationship when he left for the private sector. As a result, we've been in touch about important matters. The last thing he contacted me about was a sort of extra dimensional bunker, set up by the gods to preserve humanity in the event of some extinction-level event. Except the gods don't really seem to know about it. Well, except one, and I've been given assurances that she's sympathetic to our cause."
"Well, that does sound useful."
Frank's smile turned into a grin that split his face from ear to ear. "We've also taken the liberty of adding some extra defenses, sir. If we can hold out for two more months, in addition to the two new Tarragon pairs, I can provide you with a bunker from which any continuing war effort can be directed in perfect safety."
"Well, shit, don't let me keep you, then. Have your project's soldiers travel to the other side as quickly as possible, and report their capabilities and needs to General Stanley."
"Right away, sir."
Frank walked out without another word. A very efficient man, that one, James thought. He stepped outside to find Marcy and the others waiting.
"Next?" he said with a sigh.
----
Bill Martin, All in All, Having a Pretty Good Day
Bill finished up the rest of his work and shut down his computer. Eric was as set as he could be. Gear for a thousand DCM security agents was being shipped to the Army camp, and hundreds of wizards and security agents (with their own gear, of course) were heading there as well, some already moving, others heading out in the days to come.
He stretched his back and then angled his desk lamp to be sure he'd cleaned up the mess from earlier. As he nodded to himself in satisfaction, he heard the door opening and looked up. Julie was there, her shirt half-unbuttoned and her hair a bit more of a mess than he remembered leaving it in.
"Everything okay?" he asked.
"Yes, just..." She sighed. "It's been a long day."
"I rather enjoyed lunch," Bill said. "Though I'm still hungry, for some reason..." Julie smiled at him.
"You know, there's probably no-one left in the office who might come knocking..." Bill said, suggestively.
"I know," Julie said, indicating her shirt. "But before we get to that, I need you to do something. In a professional capacity, I mean."
Bill's eager grin faded, replaced by his business expression, which some people tended to find intimidating for some reason. He scratched one heavily cauliflowered ear and idly wondered why as he waited for Julie to go on. For her part, she seemed reluctant to say it.
Finally, she worked up the nerve. "I want you to take a team. Six security, six wizards. The best, even if you have to recall them from the other side. I mean, the best we have. Take them and go find Jerry, and assist him with whatever he needs. Here," she reached into the pocket of the jacket slung over one arm and produced a compass.
"What's this?" Bill asked, accepting the compass.
"It will lead you directly to him. He gave it to me once, in case..."
"In case you needed to get laid?" Bill asked, his expression still all business. "I'm sorry, that sounded bitter. I mean, I don't understand why you'd need to find him."
"In case I needed to have him killed," Julie blurted out. "He made it and gave it to me. I think he made a few and gave them to the people he trusted."
"And he trusted you with one," Bill said. Julie winced.
"I'm not jealous," Bill said.
"What?" Julie asked.
"I'm not jealous, I said. I know you two used to have some kind of a thing going, and I know he's probably some kind of inhuman lover. But I can live with the fact that you were his sidepiece for a while."
Julie winced again.
"Sorry," Bill said. "My mouth is bad at translating what's in my head sometimes. I just mean to say that I've never had a problem with you and him working together, or even being friends. I know there wasn't any... Romance there."
"Are you... Is there romance here?" Julie asked him in a quiet voice.
"I sure as shit hope so, or I'm in for a really bad time," Bill said. He wanted to say something else, but it was hard to just jump to that.
Julie giggled.
"What?" Bill asked.
"Nothing, it was just something someone said to me earlier today."
She stepped forward, her body pressed to his and kissed him.
"I love you, Bill Martin," she whispered.
"I lo- Wow. Uh, I wasn't expecting that..." he muttered, his thick neck turning a bright shade of red.
"Sounds like maybe you were," Julie said.
"Motherfucker," Bill swore. "Julie, I've had a crush on you since the moment we met. At my interview. I saw you sitting there and afterwards, when I went home, I couldn't get that image out of my head. And I... I'm... I've been in love with you since that morning at the diner, when that asshat kept running his mouth."
Julie smiled at him. "So you love me?"
"Yeah," Bill said. Something snapped inside his chest and he seized her face in his hands and kissed her deeply. Her lips felt different, warmer, softer than he remembered. The skin of her cheeks under his calloused thumbs was smoother, fuller. The feeling of her body pressed up against his was...
It felt like coming home, he thought.
They kissed for a long moment before Bill drew back. "I uh..." he stammered.
"You need to get your team together," Julie said.
"Yeah," he responded, looking around as if they were here, waiting for him.
He clutched the compass to his chest. "I saw Michelle's report," he said. "From what she said, he's moving across planes."
"Stacey Compton is probably the most talented plane walker we have," Julie said. "And she's been working on the teleporter improvements. She should still be here."
Bill nodded. "I'll grab her. She got a rave review from one of the security teams when she was doing field work. Cool head under pressure. I still need to figure out the rest."
"You can leave in the morning, you know," Julie said. Bill met her gaze, and saw the twinkle there.
"The door's still open," he said.
"I thought you said there wasn't anyone left to disturb us..." Julie said teasingly. Bill grinned. "In that case, the couch in the lobby is bound to be more comfortable than my desk."
Julie took his hand and led him out of the office.
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Bill woke up and froze, the unfamiliarity of his surroundings speeding up his heart. But only for a second. He recognized Julie's bedroom. His hand brushed her sleeping back as the memories of last night returned. His eyes went to the dresser, where his handgun, wallet, and a small compass were laid out.
They'd had dinner, then come back here and enjoyed their third tryst of the day before falling asleep in each others arms. He remembered the words they'd shared, and tried them out again on her sleeping back.
"I love you," he said. Julie murmured something and pulled the hand he'd placed on her hip down over her belly. He gave her a moment to cuddle, then gently extricated his hand and climbed out of bed. He jumped in the shower and washed quickly. A small pump bottle of brightly colored body wash-slash-shampoo and conditioner, obviously marketed to men, sat unopened to one side, so he cracked that one and used it.
He climbed out and dried himself off, and found Julie still asleep when he emerged. She'd rolled onto her back and lay stretched out on the bed, her hair a chestnut halo around her head, like some kind of angel. He considered snapping a picture, but the blankets were tangled around her knees, and he didn't want to do something that would piss her off, like taking nude photos of her sleeping. But he really wanted to remember this, so he stared for a long moment before getting dressed.
"Mmm, leaving?" Julie murmured as he pulled his boots on.
"Was gonna wake you up, see if you wanted to get breakfast before I go," he said.
"Mmmmmmm," she responded, her eyes still closed. She reached out and seized his forearm gently.
"Mmm, I love you," she said. Bill grinned down at her, barely able to stand how gorgeous and adorable she was.
"I love you, too," he said.
Her eyes snapped open. "I wanna get breakfast," she said.
"Okay, then come on," he replied.
She sat up, rubbing her eyes. "I need a shower," she said.
"Clock's ticking," Bill noted. She swung her legs out of bed, then slumped.
"Fuck the shower, you have to go, soon."
"Yeah," Bill agreed sadly.
"Okay, lemme brush my teeth, at least." She stood and padded into the bathroom, so Bill sat patiently on the bed and waited. She emerged a few minutes later. "Clothes," she said, then turned to the closet as if she'd just remembered that clothes were a thing. She dug out a pair of jeans and a t-shirt and quickly pulled them on.
"I'll wear sandals," she said, grabbing a pair of large-framed sunglasses from her dresser. "Come on."
They went to a diner two blocks away that they'd visited a few times before. Breakfast was ordered, delivered and eaten, coffee was poured, fawned over, and drank quickly. Finally, Julie settled the bill.
"Bill," she said. "When you get there, tell him I'm sorry, okay? I was... Part of it was personal reasons. I kinda wanted to push him away. So you could..."
"So I could get closer?" Bill asked. she nodded.
"I'll tell him."
They stood and walked outside. At Bill's car, he stopped and turned. "Are you sure you don't want a ride home?"
"Yeah, this is a safe neighborhood. And I've still got that handgun in my purse. And it's only two blocks. You need to get moving, as much as I want to draw this out."
Bill nodded. He stroked her hair, then pulled some of it to his face and breathed deeply.
"Yuck," Julie said. "I haven't washed it."
"It smells like you," Bill said. "Best thing I've ever smelled."
"Ahh, that's right. We haven't been out for tacos yet," Julie said. Bill chuckled.
"You don't have any jewelry on," he said, disappointed. Julie cocked her head at him. "Is that a problem?"
"I guess not, I just... I wanted something of you. To bring with me. I'm damn sure I'm riding into a fight."
"Give me your knife," Julie said. Bill's eyebrows rose, but he complied, handing over the razor-sharp Benchmade he kept clipped to his belt. She unfolded it, seized a lock of her hair and chopped it off in a quick motion. Bill gasped.
"Your hair!" he said. Julie handed him the knife back and carefully began to tie the hair into a complex knot.
"I was about to cut it short, anyways. I like to change it up from time to time. Here," she handed him the small ring of braided hair, and he took it. Bill looked at it, then up at Julie.
"I love you," he said again.
Julie beamed at him. "I love you, too. Now let me go get in the shower. I've got to get to the office." She kissed him once on the lips and spun on her heels, striding away quickly. Bill climbed in the driver's seat and looked up to see she'd stopped and was watching him.
He raised the hair and kissed it. She smiled, blushed and turned away.

There are a lot of possibilities for new minigames in GTA 6, given the creativity and variety that the franchise has demonstrated in the past. Here are some ideas:
Arcade games: Perhaps players could visit arcades in the game world and play classic arcade games like Pac-Man, Space Invaders, or Street Fighter. These could be fully playable games within the game, with leaderboards and prizes for high scores.
Casino games: GTA 5 already had a fully-realized casino, but GTA 6 could expand on this with more games like craps, roulette, or baccarat. These games could be played for in-game currency, with high-stakes games available for the most daring players.
Sports: GTA 5 had a few sports minigames like golf and tennis, but GTA 6 could expand on this with more sports like basketball, baseball, or football. These could be played against other players online, with prizes for the winners.
Board games: Players could visit coffee shops or bars in the game world and play board games like chess, checkers, or backgammon. These games could be fully interactive, with the pieces moving around the board in real-time.
Puzzle games: There are plenty of puzzle games that could be integrated into the world of GTA, like Sudoku, crossword puzzles, or jigsaw puzzles. These could be found in newspapers or magazines within the game world, and completed puzzles could unlock rewards like hidden vehicles or weapons.
Virtual reality games: With the recent release of VR headsets like the Oculus Quest, GTA 6 could incorporate virtual reality minigames like shooting galleries, puzzle rooms, or horror experiences. These would be fully immersive and could provide a break from the main game.
These are just a few ideas for new minigames in GTA 6, but the possibilities are endless. The franchise has always been known for its attention to detail and variety, so players can likely expect a wide range of activities to keep them occupied in the game world.

TL;DR at the bottom of this wall of text
I see way too many posts about people who are having trouble with boilers and steam engines, and the answer is actually really simple and it's down to not knowing how boilers work. So, I want to explain how boilers work in a sufficient amount of depth to answer pretty much any question one would have about boilers. This is all stuff that I found out via in-game experimentation, mostly in creative mode but these principles don't seem to change at all in survival mode. If you feel like I've missed an important detail, feel free to say so, and I'll address it.

1: What makes a boiler?

The most important part of the steam engine is the boiler. The boiler is the source of the power for the engine itself, and without a boiler, the engine will not run. The better the boiler, the more steam engine blocks you can attach to it, and the faster those blocks will spin.
A boiler is, simply put, a bunch of fluid tank blocks assembled into a 1x1 tower, a 2x2 tower, or a 3x3 tower. When you build this, all the fluid tanks will form together into one big tank, but at that point, it is still just a tank. What turns that fluid tank into a boiler is when you attach either a steam engine block or a steam whistle block, the big tank turns into a boiler. At this point, you're ready to get started.
Note that once the boiler is assembled, any "what block am I looking at" mods you have will still show it as a "fluid tank" and a certain amount of fluid that it can hold, but it won't actually hold any fluid at that point. Any water piped in will vanish instantly, and any other liquids piped in won't actually go into it. This is normal, and by design; if your boiler doesn't seem to be holding water, don't panic; it's not supposed to.

2: How do I make it go?

Once you've assembled your boiler, your steam engine is ready to start working. A functioning steam engine requires three things: Size (number of fluid tank blocks that make up the boiler), heat (number of heat sources placed below the tank blocks), and water (speed at which water is being pumped into the boiler).
If you wear engineer's goggles, you'll be able to see how well your boiler is doing on these three factors. If any one of those factors is too low for the steam engine to work at all, it will be highlighted in red. If the size is too small, add more tank blocks; you'll need at least four all melded together into one big tank. If the heat is too low, put a hot block underneath it; blaze burners work best, but campfires, magma, fire, and lava all work too. If the water is too low, speed up the mechanical pumps that are pumping water into the boiler; a steam engine requires a constant, FAST flow of water.
The important thing to note is that the power of a steam engine is defined by the LOWEST of the three stats. If you want your steam engine to go faster, figure out which stat is the lowest, and make it better as described in the above paragraph.

3: What do the stats mean?

A steam engine has four stats: Level, Size, heat, and water. These stats are all visible Here are what determines each of those stats and what they do, in detail:
LEVEL: A steam engine's overall level is equal to the LOWEST among its three other stats. If any of the other three stats (size, heat, or water) are too low to reach level one, the steam engine's overall level will be zero, and it won't work at all. (With one important exception that will be explained later.) A steam engine is only as strong as its weakest stat.
For each one level the steam engine has, it can spin one actual steam engine block at maximum speed. Adding more steam engine blocks will slow all the attached engine blocks down, so you want to have exactly one steam engine block per level of the boiler.
SIZE: A steam engine's size level is determined by the number of fluid tank blocks used to build the boiler. For every four fluid tank blocks, the size stat will increase by 1, up to a maximum of 18 size, which is achieved when the boiler is 72 tank blocks big. Note that by default, a fluid tank will only work up to 32 blocks tall, so unless you mess with the configs, you'll need to build a 2x2 base or 3x3 base boiler to reach size 18.
HEAT: A steam engine's heat level is determined by how many blaze burners are active beneath it. Certain blocks, such as inactive blaze burners, campfires, magma blocks, lava, and fire, all technically count as heat sources, but don't actually increase the heat of the boiler; more on that later.
For each single active blaze burner directly beneath the boiler itself, the boiler's heat level will increase by 1. A superheated blaze burner will increase the boiler's heat level by 2. This means that a 1x1 base boiler can only go up to heat level 1, or heat level 2 if using superheated blaze burners. A 2x2 base boiler can have a heat level up to 4, or 8 with superheated burners, and a 3x3 base boiler can have a heat level up to 9, or 18 with superheated burners.
WATER: A steam engine's water level is determined by how quickly water is being pumped in, NOT by how much water you pump in. The easiest way to determine this is by checking the speed at which the mechanical pump being used to move water into the boiler is spinning. From my testing, a single mechanical pipe spinning at a speed of 40 RPM can supply water fast enough to reach 1 water. Adding additional pipes feeding into the boiler that are spinning at the same speed, or speeding up the existing pipes, can both increase the boiler's water further. For example, a pipe spinning at 80 RPM is worth 2 water, while a pipe spinning at 120 RPM is worth 3 water, and so on.
You can also right click a boiler with a bucket of water (in some newer versions of Create) to dump the entire bucket of water in at once. This will raise the boiler's heat to 18, but the heat will only stay there a few seconds. This is usually long enough to start a boiler running, so that it may then feed itself with water.

4: What was that important exception you mentioned?

There is one stat which can SORT OF be level zero, and the steam engine will still run while it is. This stat is heat. As mentioned previously, some blocks count as heat sources, but don't actually increase the heat level at all. These include magma blocks, lava, fire, campfire blocks, and inactive blaze burners. If a boiler is heated ONLY by these blocks, NO MATTER HOW MANY OF THEM ARE USED, it will always have heat level passive, which is lower that heat level 1, but higher than heat level 0.
If a boiler has heat level passive, its overall level can never be higher than passive. At level passive, a steam engine can support one eighth of a steam engine block. That is to say, if you attach one single steam engine to a boiler running at level passive, said steam engine block will operate at 1/8^th speed. This has the advantage that you don't need to feed any actual fuel into the steam engine, aside from water, which is just straight-up infinite.

5: TL;DR

Here's the entire guide again, condensed into as few words as I can manage:
How to make it: make a big fluid tank, stick a steam engine on it, put something hot underneath it, and pump a LOT of water into it. You can right click on the tank with a bucket of water to get it started.
How to make it better: 4 fluid tanks = 1 point in size, 1 active blaze burner = 1 point in heat, 40 RPM pump speed of water = 1 point in water. Take the lowest number of points out of those three things, and put one steam engine block onto your fluid tank for each point that the lowest thing has. To make it better, give the lowest thing more points, then attach more steam engines until you have one steam engine for each point the new lowest thing has.
The exception: using a hot block other than an active blaze burner gives passive heat. Passive heat is the same as having 1/8^th of a point in heat, and you will never have more heat than that unless you specifically use active or superheated blaze burners. Superheated blaze burners are worth 2 points of heat, but usually aren't worth it.