u/FearlessJDK

Hello Access Experts!

I wanting to see if Access is the tool for the job I have.

The short version is I need to keep data and also track it as part of a project. 

We manage subsides. We receive applications from students, and employers. Once we have the application form both, we then vet the parties and request further documents. 

So typically Jane Smith and her potential employer both send in a form. We enter the data and then request a contract and a few other documents from the employer. And then as the placement goes on, we'll request paystubs and pay out a certain amount. So what I need my database to do is the following.

1, Intake & and match information. Once Jane and her employer fill out the forms, I want Access to know it's the same application so I don't need to manually enter in the information on whatever form comes in second.

2, Be able to easily track stages. I'm going to have situations where I have Jane's form but not the employer, of vice-versa. Or I have yet to request the required documents. Or, I am waiting to receive them.

I need a quick at-a-glance way to see where things stand.

3, All of this needs to be easily saveable as an Excel sheet as uploads to various systems are required.

4, I need to be able to use the same structure for each quarter with fresh data. 

Is what I'm describing do-able and relatively easy to create, AND make user friendly for less technically inclined humans?

Oh one other thing. The data we're receiving doesn't have to be saved in Access. I just need to be able to record that it *was* saved.

So, for context I played Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes (SWGOH) for a long time. Part of the reason I stayed so long was I'd play it in the morning while I watch some news and have coffee.

They did some stuff and it irritated me so I left.

But I miss that morning ritual. I have played Marvel Strike Force, didn't like it. And I played Warhammer Tacticus. It's ok. But the lack of an 'auto' function annoyed me.

So, if there's anything along those lines you've played and enjoyed, let me know, please.

Really what the title says. I am strongly considering my first tattoo. It's a geeky thing. And it'll be a tribute to some family members who have passed away.

So, if you can recommend someone that would fit that description, I'd appreciate it.

Edited to add. Wow! Thanks you lovely people so many suggestions! Ya'll rock!

I imagine this being a Persona subreddit ya'll will lean towards P5.

I've beaten P5 Royal, and it's one of my favourite gaming experiences. The impression I get from Strikers is that it's combat is real-time but Persona-esque. And all our favourites come back. So I'm into more of it.

But I've never played an SMT game, and 5 Vengeance looks like fun.

So, if you were me debating one over the other, which would you pick?

Also, if you've played P5 Strikers on PC, how was your performance? The Steam Discussion page is littered with people talking about crashes.

I recently picked up Dispatch and loved it. It really put me in the mood for a game with a strong personal story. Some examples of games that fit that are:

Hades 1&2

Baldur's gate 3

Expedition 33

(2018) God of War & Ragnarok

Persona 5 Royal & Persona 3 reload

Metaphor ReFantazio

Ghost of Tsushima.

If you've played any or all of these and can suggest something along those lines, I'd be grateful.

I'd ask you not to recommend TellTale games or that style. I think Dispatch was unique in that the superhero story with the team is what made it resonate with me.

Edited to add: Yes, the Mass Effect games are excellent. I've finished that series too!

Basically the title. I am just not a fan of Graham McNeill. The only book by him that I enjoyed was "False Gods." I'm about a third of the way through "A Thousand Sons."

Will I miss anything if I drop it? Can I still read "Prospero Burns?"

I'm still way early in the game. But I kinda dig Yuko. But I know she doesn't have a Pesona or anything.

I'm wondering what it's like romancing people not in the party. It kind of feels like Superman dating Lois Lane but she doesn't know he's Superman. And isn't part of the group.

Does that make sense?