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Fake IRS agents target more than 366K in huge tax scam
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David Hetz and Jon Osgood are forming a new venture capital fund in 2001 to invest in health care start-ups. Describes their fundraising activities at a time when venture capital investing has reached an all-time high. Although their background skills and experiences fall outside venture capital, they have identified a large investor and a number of smaller investors to back their small fund. They believe their fund's strategy uniquely addresses the strategic needs of large, corporate acquirers. At the same time, their approach addresses venture capital's reliance on public markets for liquidity events--which all but evaporated with the dot-com collapse of March 2000. Hetz and Osgood face challenging negotiations to close the fund. Raises the question of whether there is a need for a fund like this at the time of the case. Supports discussion of specialized versus generalized venture capital funds.
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Not everyone using this Manual will have enough experience to feel comfortable doing this. You need to know a little about computing, for example:-
Experienced developers and people with programming experience will be fine. If in doubt - follow the instructions and try it!
There are three basic stages in doing this:-
To run Joomla! on a Windows desktop or laptop you need to download and install some software needed by Joomla!. This includes a web server called Apache, a database called mySQL and a scripting language called PHP. The point of this to to configure your own machine to behave as if it were a server with the difference being that the result is not visible over the internet and is thus confined to your own computer. This is very useful for learning new things and even developing a new web site.
Download sites for using a Mac or Linux with documentation.
Warning: If you are not familiar with downloading software - don't be put off by unfamiliar vocabulary on the download Web site!
Make sure you have a separate folder for downloads.
The site for Windows download. This is a page with links to downloads as well as instructions for installation.
This is what you do:-
A file with the XAMPP logo is saved to the Download folder. In Windows Explorer Details view, the file type will be Application.
Extract the software and install the files.
The next window gives on-screen instructions.
Installation Progress is indicated on the screen. When the files are extracted, a Windows command screen asks a few questions to configure the installation.
The files are placed in the correct locations and you are then prompted to press <Return> to continue and to confirm the timezone.
Finally the screen presents 7 choices.
You should see a XAMPP Control Panel on the desktop. To open it is it is not already open:-
This is the Control panel with the services running.
Apache and MySQL need to run as services (indicated by a tick against Svc in the Control Panel). Make sure the following are set:-
Now test it
If it has not been successful - you will get a message saying 'Unable to Connect'. The most likely cause is that Apache or mySQL are not running.
If it has been successful - there will be a splash page with a choice of languages.
You now see a Welcome page which says 'You have successfully installed XAMPP on this system!'. There are also various links to documentation and other things to the left.
You can move on to downloading and installing Joomla! itself.
Under the XAMPP folder (for example C:\XAMPP\) there is a folder called htdoc (C:\XAMPP\htdoc ). This is the folder under which all content that will be seen on the localhost Web site is located. (There are already files there - such as index.html which displays the logo for XAMPP)
Quick and painless. (It will be called a Compressed(zipped) Folder in the Details list in Windows Explorer)
The Extraction Wizard prompts for where you want the files to be located. This is in the folder created above - for example C:\xampp\htdoc\Joomla15
Progress is indicated by the blue bar. When completed an Extraction Complete screen displays.
The files are in the right place and you are ready to set Joomla! up for use.
If you called the folder for the Joomla! files 'joomla15 - then the go to http://localhost//joomla15 . If you called the file something else - then use the name of that file instead of 'joomla15'.
The screen is the start of Joomla! Installation which steps through seven choices.
Why install the sample data? It is a useful resource and is helpful in showing how a Joomla! site hangs together. You can edit articles and observe different ways of doing things.
There is separate documentation about using this data.
If you want both a site with sample data and a site with no data - you can install another instance of Joomla! on the same computer as explained in the last part of this document.
Note: Sometimes there is a message that the database won't connect. The fix - Click Previous and remove the password. Check that the other settings are the same as those above and then continue.
The Finish screen has helpful advice.
You need to do one more thing -
If you try to go on to use the site - you will be prompted to do this. You are then allowed to continue.
Assuming the site is 'Joomla15':-
If you have used a different name - put that in instead of 'Joomla15'
You can install and configure another instance of Joomla! using a different name. You do not need to download it again as it is already in your download folder.
Configuring Joomla!
This time:-
If you have used a different name - put that in instead of 'development'
The set up stages are the same - except that the database will need the name of the site. And do not enter a password for mySQL root if there is a database error.
And - of course - do not install the sample data.
You may want to uninstall Joomla! and XAMPP. If you do this - make sure you have copies of anything you may need, such as configuration files.
There are two possibilities.
The easy way - you can use the uninstall script.
This opens a command window and asks if you want the htdocs directory deleted.
The services are then stopped and the control panel removed from the desktop. The next message is that it will delete the files. Your response should be y for uninstalling the package.
The installation can be uninstalled by deleting all the files under the \XAMPP\ folder, but there may be errors if you do not stop the services and check that nothing is running first.
There is also documentation on the XAMPP site about uninstalling.
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They visited military and civilian patients and their families on the mixed trauma ward, and the screen star was only to happy to give up his time.
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Beckham adds, "To come here today and see the work... of the nurses, the work of the doctors, I think it's a pretty amazing place. It's very uplifting because you're meeting the guys, you're meeting some of the troops. They are very positive about life and their future so it really has been an inspiring visit."
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Thursday, May 2, 2013
ROCHESTER — New Hampshire Employment Security released its unemployment rates for counties, cities and towns at the end of last week, and while the picture is generally one of slow improvement since the start of the year, the unadjusted rates are still running higher than a year ago.
County, town and city rates
Every three months the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases New Hampshire's U-6 unemployment rate, bureaucratically called the U-6 "alternative measure of labor underutilization." It is an average of the last four quarters, and in the latest instance, this runs from April 1, 2012 through March 31, 2013. While the official NH average jobless rate (the U-3 rate) for this 12-month period was 5.8 percent, the U-6 rate was 11.5 percent. The U-6 rate takes into account so called discouraged workers (who have looked for a job in the past year, but not in the past month) and the thousands of people who are only working part-time "for economic reasons," but want to find a full-time job.


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Splash Fighters
Splash Fighters Overview
Splash Fighters is a simple, "beat-em-up" action game that manages to cram a lot of content into a small package. Gameplay involves arena style fights where up to eight players battle it out either as part of a team or solo. While Splash Fighters manages to include many more classes, weapons, and game options than most MMOs, it falls short in its presentation. The game's graphics are blocky and the lobby area is poorly designed. Even with these faults, Splash Fighters is one of the few games of its genre and worth checking out for fans of classic brawler titles.
Fighter - Balanced in both speed and power. Special attack: Deadly Dance.
Soldier - Skilled in the use of weapons. Special attack: DD Dorian.
Spy - Fast and agile class with high technical expertise. Special attack: Rolling Shot.
Juggernaut - Strongest character that relies on brute force over weapons. Special attack: Juggerbreath.
Knight - Knights have the highest defense. Special attack: Flame Strike.
Telepather - Weak basic attacks but powerful psionic skills. Special attack: Psycho Garden.
Space Agent - Strong, fast, and feminine! Special attack: ZZ Beam Blade
Sumo Wrestler - Though they have low defense, their attack power is very high. Special attack: Limbo Drop.
Android - Consumes energy to perform powerful attacks. Special attack: Recharge.
Ninja - Quick and cunning, the Ninja uses stealth to his advantage. Special attack: Blade Palm.
Imp - Small and mischievous class with powerful jumping attacks. Special attack: Sprite Dance
Werebeast - High defense and the Werebeast's ability to transform himself make him a dreaded foe. Special attack: Sprite Dance / Wake Up.
+Many more
*There are currently 25+ classes in Splash Fighters!
Game Modes:
Amped Dog Fight – Players compete for the most amount of enemies defeated within the time limit. Currently 20 maps available.
Team Dog Fight - Two teams compete for the most amount of enemies defeated within the time limit. Currently 20 maps available.
Amped Death Match - Players fight it out free-for-all style, last man standing winds the round. Currently 23 maps available.
Team Death Match - Two teams battle it out, defeat all opposing players to win. Currently 23 maps available.
Amped Sports Match - Complete a variety of objectives such as return the flag, break the ball, and basketball. Currently 5 maps available.
Team Sports Match - Work with your team to complete objectives (a la Amped Sports Match). Currently 5 maps available.
1 on 1 Death Match - A duel between two players, 1 on 1 results won't count towards your battle score. Currently 8 maps available.
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Splash Fighters Review
By Erhan Altay
Splash Fighters is an Asian brawler game that recently found its way to our shores. Originally picked up by Gamers First, the game was eventually published by CyberStep on its own site. Today, the game is also accessible through another large free mmo portal know as ijji. Whichever method of entry you prefer, it's important to know what you're getting into. Splash Fighters is a game that's simple to learn but difficult to master. This is usually a recipe for a good game, but the crude graphics and interface in Splash Fighters are a massive deal breaker. Fortunately for SF, the free mmo action/fighting genre is barren of competition, the only other game of its type being Rumble Fighter. So if you're looking for an action-oriented fighting game, keep reading.
Learn The Basics
Oddly, players must use their email address to login rather than a username. It won't take long after logging in to notice just how poorly the game's interface and lobby are designed. It literally looks like you're playing a game from the early 1980s. Even the sounds the game makes when you click 'enter lobby' or 'login' are hilariously old school. New players will be prompted to either go through the tutorial or create their character. The tutorial doesn't offer any rewards, but is worth going through to familiarize yourself with the controls. It took me around fifteen minutes to complete the tutorial, the only part that gave me trouble was counter-attacks. Splash Fighters is a remarkably simple game, besides the arrow keys (for movement) there are four buttons; Z (target), X (strong attack), C (weak attack), and V (jump.) The number of combinations and skills available in this game based on just these controls is very impressive. The tutorial only covers the basics; things like dash attacks (double tap a direction key than X or C), blocking (hold X&C simultaneously), counter attacks (hit X or C immediately after a block) and power attacks (hold Z than hit X or C.) The final step in the tutorial pits you against an AI opponent to test all the newly learned moves, after which you'll be ready to create your very own character.
Chose Your Fighter
Remarkable for such an ancient looking game, there are a total of eight classes new players can play as. Each has a male and female avatar and covers a wide spectrum — there's a knight, a spy, a sumo wrestler and other original classes. Even more surprising is the level of appearance customization available. There are literally dozens of face, nose, mouth, head, and clothing options to chose from. If Splash Fighters can provide such detailed character creation features, new games really have no excuses. Even after character creation, players are free to alter their character models into totally original designs. I saw a guy who rendered himself as a pink bunny in one game! For more info on the classes take a look at the overview, but don't think too long on your initial class choice, players can purchase additional classes and switch between in-game.
Get Ready to Brawl
I mentioned the large variety of game modes available in the overview, but like all games of this nature, the deathmatch and team deathmatch are by far the most played and likely to be the only ones easy to join. It's rarely impossible to find a game to play, but Splash Fighters still suffers from a small population, making it difficult at non-peak hours to find any rooms to join. When you do join a game, you'll notice that Splash Fighters accommodates up to eight players per room with each match consisting of three rounds. A different map can be set for each round, which helps spice things up. Each game mode has a different number of maps available, with some as high as twenty-three and others as low as five. The Western version of the game is still several patches behind the Asian servers, so new maps will, hopefully, continue to be added. Gameplay is straightforward: punch or kick the other guy into submission. Combat can get frustrating since getting hit even once stuns you temporarily, leaving you open to continued punishment until you're knocked and recover. Playing cautiously is also important, especially in free for all (aka Amped Dog Fight) matches to avoid getting boxed in and beaten on from multiple angles.
Weapons Everywhere!
The game host can opt to disable items, but from my experience almost all games leave items enabled, and why not? Having random weapons spawn all over the place adds a great deal of variety to the game. I've never seen a game with so many different weapons. There are a wide range of melee weapons including swords, daggers, axes, staves, and maces. Ranged weapons such as pistols, bazookas, flame throwers and assault rifles also make an appearance. There are also more interesting items like lightsabers and ray guns. While players are generally better off with an item, certain classes actually perform better with their bare knuckles. Getting hit usually causes a player to drop their item, which helps balance things out. Players can also purchase accessories at the item shop. Accessories act as items that players start a match with. The game shop has a large selection and enables players to purchase different classes so they can experience all the playstyles. Additionally, players can purchase different head, lip, nose, and hair styles from the shop. There are two currencies in Splash Fighters: GM (game money) and CyberBux (acquired with real cash.) Most items are priced in both currencies, but it takes a long time to earn a decent sum of GM.
Does it Have Legs?
Splash Fighter has the standard clan features and plenty of in-game events to keep things interesting, but I have a sneaking suspicion that the game's presentation will keep it from attracting a broader audience. Graphics can be simple and cartoony and still succeed (we've seen that with games like MapleStory), but the visuals in Splash Fighters are just downright ugly. With this game and Rumble Fighter currently the only games in the genre, MMO Brawler fans don't have many options. Grand Chase is vaguely similar but takes the 2D approach and is more a cooperative than competitive game.
Final Verdict: Fair
If you're in the market for an action packed game that's easy to pick up and play (and you don't mind terrible graphics), give Splash Fighters a try. There is a lot of content hidden in this game, but it takes some effort to look past the blemishes.
Splash Fighters Videos
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Splash Fighters Cinematic Trailer
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Splash Fighters Tutorial Video
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Splash Fighters System Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
OS: Windows XP / Windows 2000
CPU: Pentium3 500MHz
Graphics Card: 64MB of video memory
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Join trained volunteer Beach Naturalists at Lincoln Park and South Alki/Constellation Park on the following dates this year for a free guided exploration at very low tide (please note the specific times for each day.) No reservations necessary; just look for signs at the beaches listed on the dates and hours below. Please note: low tide usually falls in the middle of the hours listed.:
August 10, 10:30 am-1:30 pm
August 11, 10:30 am-1:30 pm
Not only will you witness the Puget Sound's multitude of marine plants and animals, but you'll also see advocates for these living wonders sharing their knowledge with beach goers – Beach Naturalists.
Beach Naturalists are local citizens who care about Puget Sound beaches and want to help protect them. More than 100 have volunteered to help people learn and enjoy area beaches this summer. Be sure to visit a local beach this summer and meet the Beach Naturalists. They know their beaches. They can help you enjoy the beach without harming it. They can tell you what sea stars eat, why barnacles stand on their heads and how moon snails lay their eggs. "The enthusiasm and excitement of our Beach Naturalists transfers directly to the public-it's a wonderful infectious thing!" beams Janice Mathisen, Community Outreach at the Seattle Aquarium. "To be able to meet a family and educate them on what a treasure we have here in Puget Sound is amazing."
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My colleagues explained that stress reflects the "perfect storm" of three factors:
In his lecture, my colleague also shared some advice for dealing with stress. He emphasized the importance of taking charge. In other words, get rid of the victim mentality and put yourself in the driver's seat. This might be something as simple as watching your diet or getting a good night's sleep. Or it might be something far more complex, such as dealing with legal and financial matters, or dissolving a relationship that's become toxic.
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You're right that often there are very simple things we can do to lower our stress levels. There are others that take more time and effort, like dealing with the internal stress we have, such as unrealistic expectations, hurts from the past and negative attitudes. I give lots of ways to manage stress in my latest book, "All Stressed Up and Everywhere to Go: Solutions to De-Stressing Your Life and Recovering Your Sanity." I enjoyed reading all the other comments on here as well.
The advice to get rid of the victim mentality is right on point. If we perceive all of our problems/challenges as arising externally, we may be prone to seek external solutions--but doing so frequently amounts to giving away our own internal power. If you put yourself in the driver's seat, you can chart your own course. The external is, by definition, simply beyond direct control. Giving up excuses and rationizations for inaction can be a helpful first step on the road toward using own's own power--not dissipating or giving it away.
I use a variety of stress techniques, from taking vacations, yoga and laughter, to meditation and completion, all featured in my new book Stress Express. Reading is also one of my favorites and it is said to reduce stress by 40%.
For me, What I prefer to do is walk along the beach (which is nearby). I mentally take all of my problems and toss them on the water. I picture my problems going out with the tide. Even just walking and enjoying the sheer beauty of nature can be so relaxing and peaceful. Learn to appreciate what you have and treasure the moments with family or a friend. Most of all learn to smile and laugh. Life is too short to be wasted on negative thoughts.
Hi, Thanks for sharing on such an important subject that can help so many people out there.
Being involved in customer service for the last ten years, I figured out that there some space or lets say a split of a second between the action happening outside and the reaction generated from inside your mind. That space/time in between the two is key to determine how you will react to a specific event.
The more you practice being aware of that space/time factor, the better you get at preventing the situation from controlling you and your feeling.
Besides the usual deep breathing, exercising etc. I would add the following to the list: Develop a mindset where you concentrate on living in the present - the past has already happened and you can do nothing to change it, and the future is as they say "up in the air" - who knows the twist and turns your life will take and it won't make a bit of difference to stress over it. Another addition to the list would be to learn to accept your limitations - don't stress over what you can't control - what will happen will happen, and the best you can hope for is to work at dealing with what comes your way in whatever way you can - we only have so many gifts, use what you have and don't fret over what you don't have.
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Age of Wushu Overview
Age of Wushu is a MMORPG centered on a Wuxia-focused historical China. Heavily inspired by period dramas, it puts players in the shoes of a martial artist from one of 8 major schools, and gives them a large sandbox world to do as they wish, whether that is spying on rival schools, or working as a craftsman. Naturally, most people come for the martial arts, and this is where the game also shines, boasting a non-linear progression system, unabashedly vibrant combat and more than enough techniques to make your own mishmash of a fighting style. Age of Wushu is a brightly appealing title rife with sometimes excessive complexity, which will however manage to lure you in with martial arts, and keep you through its addictive freeform progression system. If you've ever thought Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon would make a good game, then this is the title for you.
Key Features
No Levels, No Classes: Learn your opponents' true strength by fighting them. Proceed with caution! That beggar on the street may be a traveling Grand Master.
Random NPC Encounter System: Every encounter and event is determined by how NPCs and the game world perceive you. No online guide can tell you what each encounter and quest will entail.
8 Martial Arts Schools: Choose a school to build your craft. Seeking insight not offered at your current alma mater? Invade another to steal their secrets, or befriend a Wushu master for help.
Counter Combat System: Modeled after the traditional martial art, combat rewards those with the greatest skill, anticipation and execution. Never let your guard down!
Solid Kung-fu Action: Fight your enemy on the ground, while leaping through the air, and on water, using a variety of moves and weaponry, ranging from simple fists, to chains and sabers.
Freeform Progression: With three different set of skills for each school, there is a lot of skill potential. Even better, you can acquire all of them if you so desire, allowing you to make exactly the fighting style you wish for.
8 Iconic Martial Arts Schools: From the virtuous Wudang to the cruel and ruthless Royal Guards, each school has its own vibe, theme and set of moves to offer.
Life Skills System: In Age of Wushu, you can embody a variety of professions, from blacksmith to beggar, all the way to chess player.
Open-world PvP: Compete through many venues, from school warfare and espionage, to crafting duels through a mini-game version of Bejeweled. Be warned, PvP can happen anywhere!
Aerial Combat: You know, like Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon!
32 Guild Sites: Upgrade each guild site to mobilize and defend what you worked so hard to build.
5000 Equipment Types: Unique Wushu ways to enhance your ever-growing ancient skills.
17 Professions: Learn a trade to complement your fighting prowess.
30 Offline Activities: Not online to train? Keep your character progressing as an NPC. A true master never sleeps!
6 Unique Story Lines: Become the protagonist of your own story, not some insignificant bystander.
Key Dates
Second Closed Beta – December 20th, 2012
North American Release Date – February 1st, 2013
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Age of Wushu Review
Full Review by Gui
At last comes Age of Wushu (Age of Wulin originally) to the North American & European markets after receiving much praise during its original Asian release for its history-inspired Wuxia universe, its complex but fulfilling gameplay, and its lack of levels. There is little question that Age of Wushu is a title to be taken seriously. However, there have been some very serious differences in game making philosophy and preferences between developers in America and Asia. The question to ask is; can Age of Wushu cross this divide in order to conquer the hearts of occidental gamers?
First Impressions
For a start, and before we touch anything else, let's address the mammoth in the room; Age of Wushu is free to play, but it relies on a time limit system rather than a content restriction. Specifically, you have 10 hours of play time in a single block, then you get 1 hour a day. If that sounds very limiting, that's because it is. Unlimited access is on a subscription basis, at 10$/month, but we'll touch more on this towards the end of this review. So with that said, let's get on to the thick of it. Age of Wushu gets you started creating your character, and while it all looks really good, there's not all that much to choose from as far as customization goes. There are a few starting areas and storylines to pick from, however, which does in a way make up for it, considering the sheer amount of content per starting area. Choose carefully however, as you're allowed only one character per account! Once you start playing, two things come to mind; for one, this game doesn't look all that bad! The vivid, simple graphics and the soundtrack come together nicely to complement the experience in order to create a living, fantastical yet historically-focused and believable world. The in-game universe is even more interesting when you realize that characters never really disappear. When you log off, your character simply picks an occupation, and continues their life in-game. The second thing is, inevitably, the sheer and sometimes needless complexity of some of these systems.
Kung-fu, Drama, Oh My!
Age of Wushu has a lot of content – with many different systems, from fighting, to progression, to crafting. But one thing that ties them all together is needless complexity. Even with the few tutorials in place, it'll take you a bit to figure out some of the finer aspects, and most likely a bit of Google searching. The upside to this is that this is a very large and complete game. While it's at the core a kung-fu fighting game, it's actually a sort of big sandbox where just about everything you do gives you experience points. While you'll most likely always do fighting in one form or another, the rest is entirely up to you, whether that is crafting, PvP, or questing. In essence, fighting works on a rock-paper-scissor model, with overt attacks beating feints, feints beating parries, and parries beating overt attacks. This requires not only timing, but also a bit of intuition. The way it's put into application is a bit odd however, and while fighting should feel fluid, it's actually quite stiff, as moves will stop you from moving for a moment while you perform them. Some powerful overt moves will even hide your interface while being performed! There is however a lot of variety in moves and styles, with special group moves, buffs, and movement skills (flying uncluded), which is definitely one of the game's high points. You can match those as you want, potentially creating some very interesting combinations.
Cultivation & Internal Techniques
Once you've got a few quests under your belt, you're introduced to the progression system. In short, as you play, you earn experience. At a pace (depending on whether you're a free-to-play player or a VIP), your experience gets "cultivated" into cultivation points, which can then be used to train your skills. Experience is cultivated at different speeds depending on the activity you're doing, with five different levels of conversion. In addition, if you're not a VIP player, a part of your experience instead gets converted into "potential", cultivation points that can only be unlocked by subscribing. Similarly to EVE Online, leveling your skills is on a timer and takes a long, long time, thankfully continueing even as you're offline, unless you're willing to dish out in-game money to save time. Yes, it's complicated, "grindy", and we were often left wondering; why don't they just convert experience to skill levels at varying rates? Skill levels? That's right, Age of Wushu has no "levels"; your power is measured mostly by the level of your skills, and the level of your internal skill. In a way, the level of your chosen internal skill is actually your level, as it controls your stats. This also lets you prioritize skills at your discretion, and rewards a bit of research. Of course, this might be easier of the game had been properly translated, and though the translations can lead to some hilarity at times, some sections of the game are almost entirely unintelligible, story quests being one of them.
World War Wuxia
Among things to do are questing, which can net you some interesting items and techniques, crafting, and PvP. A bit of questing is definitely required, and essentially consists of your regular go-there-do-that routine, with a lot of badly translated dialogue added. Crafting, on the other hand, consists of straightforward crafting, and individual mini-games that reward you with a chance for greater rewards. As an example, you might be trying to outmatch an opponent in a board game, or simply trying to improve one of your creations through a game of Bejeweled. This is actually pretty fun, rewarding, and addictive! And even better, it's also entirely optional, though some crafting skills can be required to join some specific schools. PvP, on the other hand, bring in the school system. Each player eventually joins a martial arts school, some good, some neutral, and others evil, which will enable them to learn new techniques in exchange for working for the school. This has you doing a variety of missions, from spying on the enemy schools, fighting them in raids or outright kidnapping an opponent! And be warned, PvP is entirely open world, which means that once you make enemies, it's open season. Players can also be elected to have specific roles in the school system, in theory allowing a top player to declare war on other schools.
Goodies & Time Limits
That's not to say that all is good and well however. There are some severe balance issues, mistranslations, and bugs. In addition, the 10$/month subscription gives the subscriber some very solid progression advantages. What really cripples the free-to-play player is the time limit(10 hours in a block, then 1 hour a day), which can almost entirely negate the aspirations of serious, yet non-paying players. One hour a day is very little in the very time-consuming world of Age of Wushu, and for the most you'll be funneled into paying, or leaving, unless you're willing to keep your playing sessions brief. And there's definitely nothing worse than being kicked out in the middle of something you were enjoying. That's not to say that this doesn't have its advantages; free to play players have access to the entire game… As long as they're willing to hurry up about it! The in-game store, thankfully, consists mostly of aesthetics, ranging from clothes to weapon skins, paid through a special gold currency. Nothing out of the ordinary or unfairly advantageous there, but the subscription benefits are already quite a head start for subscribers anyway.
Final Verdict: Good
While Age of Wushu has some persistent issues, they are very small compared to the sheer fun of martial arts combat, mini-game driven crafting, and the expanses of an ever living universe in which history and myth join up. There's no denying it, this is not a title for those new to the genre, or unwilling to do a bit of research beforehand. But if you're determined, enjoy traditional Chinese-style wuxia dramas, or craving to play a good kung-fu MMO, then you should not skip Age of Wushu. Even better; you've got access to all of it for free for as long as you're willing to respect some time restrictions. In any case, this is a game that is bound to make some ripples in the free-to-play market, and that will be around for years to come.
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- AoW: Transcendence Releasing Soon w/ New 5th Internal Skills - Posted on January 8, 2015
Snail revealed details today about the new abilities available in the latest expansion to martial arts MMO from Snail Games, Age of Wushu: Transcendence, which will officially launch on Wednesday, January 14th, 2015.
- Age of Wushu: Transcendence Update Coming Jan. 14th 2015 - Posted on December 30, 2014
The latest expansion to martial arts MMO from Snail Games, Age of Wushu: Transcendence, will officially launch on Wednesday, January 14th, 2015.
- King of Wushu revealed at NGF 2014 - Posted on October 28, 2014
At the Nvidia Game Festival last week, Snail Games revealed its latest trailer for the upcoming martial arts-themed MOBA, King of Wushu. The video showcased the technical and graphical achievements of the game, including dynamic clothing and hair, fluid character movements, and diverse weather systems with realistic lighting, as well as a sneak peek into the game play.
- Age of Wushu: Winds of Destiny Now Available - Posted on October 15, 2014
The latest expansion to martial arts MMO from Snail Games, Age of Wushu: Winds of Destiny, officially launched Wednesday, October 15th.
- Age of Wushu: Winds of Destiny release date announced - Posted on October 8, 2014
The snail team is happy to announce the release date for the upcoming expansion to Age of Wushu. The next expansion, called Winds of Destiny will go live on October 15th.


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Thread: Reading in October 2012
October 3rd, 2012, 01:09 PM #16
Fire Season arrived today - was surprised at how much thinner it is than A Beautiful Friendship actually - and I've started it.
Enjoying it, definitely, and it still feels like it's Weber despite (I suspect) Jane Lindskold taking over the writing duties, which is good. It seems like part of the plot (a part I think suicil didn't approve of much) is being started oh-so-subtly where I am now, in that it's basically written as YOU WILL DO X TO GET RESULT Y - and no, I'm not joking - but as I can see it coming it might not be an issue.
October 4th, 2012, 09:28 AM #17
After disappointingly giving up on the last two fantasies I started, I'm reading Leviathan Wakes and really enjoying it so far.
October 4th, 2012, 03:32 PM #18
Not technically a "read", but I've just listened to Judge Dredd: Crime Chronicles - Double Zero from Big Finish, written by James Swallow. Picked it up for about £4 in the recent Big Finish sale. It's got Louise Jameson (from Doctor Who, no less!) as Anderson and Toby Longworth (who was in the Ciaphas Cain audio drama I reviewed for this site) as Dredd.
I do struggle with audio a bit, I tend to get distracted and blank out, and trying to keep focus for an hour is pretty hard, but I found this easier to focus on than the other Swallow-penned audio I've listened to (Red & Black, a Warhammer 40k drama) but the diversity in the voices (largely two characters - Judge Dredd and Judge Anderson) helped. What's also nice is a short interview/discussion with the voice actors at the end.
Fun little story, even if I didn't quite buy Jameson as Anderson - but at the end she says she didn't get chance to do the research the role deserved, so I can kinda let it slide.
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October 5th, 2012, 12:45 PM #20
Not too long ago I finished Robert E. Heinlein's "Stranger In A Srange Land," and while it was good, it didn't live up to all the hype I heard about it. In fact, I found it kind of strange, I mean, I know it was written at the dawn of the sexual revolution, but some it just seemed really bizarre. Unlike others say, it just doesn't hold up as a classic of SF like say "2001: A Space Odyssey" or "A Princess of Mars" or "Dune."
I'm now reading this rather independent science fiction/horror e-book from one of my good writer friends, Paul DeThroe, entitled "The Devil's Prophet Part I: Revelations, and it's quite riveting. It's like an agnostic version of "Left Behind" blended with "Independence Day."
October 6th, 2012, 10:03 AM #21
Finished Revelation Space and I can now see why Reynolds is so respected. I was filled with wonder and awe, although other parts could be a bit boring at times. Overall, I'm definitely glad I picked it up.
October 7th, 2012, 10:59 AM #22
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Finished Shadow of freedom by David Weber (earc, book tbp Feb 2013) I read it in a go and need a reread at leisure but a few points:
- length, yes very short; I discount DW's books to about 2/3 size due to repetitions and the info dumps (here there is a Detweiler chapter and other stuff that I think is just c/p from earlier work), so the book at about 420 pages felt like an under 300 page one, but those ~300 pages were really, really good, better than 4-500 pages from almost anyone else
- lots of new beginnings and new characters which I actually like; gives one the idea of both how big the SL and its "protectorates" are and why the series will last another 10 novels or more and this is again a positive
- lots of great moments both funny and sad; the desperate resistance movements and the "now we have stopped trying to get you to see reason and it's five minutes to abandon your ships or die" were highlights, but the most I enjoyed the last part with the two "rats" and their escape attempt(s) and the "Of course, at the moment I havent found anything that wasnt your fault, but Im sure if we keep looking long enough well find someone else who screwed up almost as egregiously as you guys" which is another Weberian quote for the ages
Another great quote was when they were asking Helen about the Mesan allegation that her father blew up Green Pines with a nuke (the book starts after the Crandall hammering, goes through Yawata, the revelations, Filareta and Beowulf and ends at a great TBC point somewhere around the end of ART) and after giving the usual reasons why she does not believe it, she ends with the "if he was in a city-killing mode..., trust me, the hole wouldve been a hell of a lot deeper!
Overall an excellent good series installment that will become even better when the next few books are released
October 7th, 2012, 03:20 PM #23
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I did it! It took ten months but I finally completed Peter F. Hamilton's massive Night's Dawn Trilogy completing The Naked God today. I absolutely loved the series which to me is the very definition of what a great space opera (or space fantasy for those of us who like to split hairs) should be. A futuristic tale told on an epic scale I loved all of it right along with the multiple and sometimes confusing plot threads, myriads of characters to keep track of as Hamilton wove a magnificent tale of edge-of-your-seat story-telling! I admit that at the start I wasn't sure of where this was heading but it was just Hamilton setting up a huge canvas for me to immerse myself in.
Having lived so vicariously through these characters for so long it will be hard to let them go. I'll miss them all; even the most evil character I've ever read in any genre, Quinn Dexter! I would have never known of these books were it not for this forum and for that, my eternal gratitude to all those who pushed it forward. This alone has made all the time I spent hanging out here worthwhile.
Well enough gushing, on to Leviathan Wakes!
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October 8th, 2012, 12:32 AM #24
Time Travellers Strictly Cash by Spider Robinson is the second collection set in Callahan's Crosstime Saloon. I liked it almost as much as the first one, but only half the stories are about the bar, the drinking and the tall tales with aliens, time travel and parallel dimensions. The lack of original material is filled with several essays and speeches at conventions, showing that the author, like Jo Walton, is not only a writer, but a great fan and critic of the genre.
October 8th, 2012, 12:54 PM #25
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October 8th, 2012, 07:35 PM #26
Finished Flood, now into ARK by Stephen Baxter. Great reads. Ark is really getting interesting, they are discussing the best way to leave earth. Where to go, how to go? They settled on FTL! lol!
October 8th, 2012, 09:51 PM #27
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October 10th, 2012, 04:37 AM #28
Finished War of Honor by David Weber, the 10th Honor Harrington novel. I enjoyed it very much, perhaps more than the previous few because of how the situation has changed. Definitely going to be reading the next one, At All Costs, soon, and hopefully catch up with some of the side-series too.
October 10th, 2012, 07:35 AM #29
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I loved War of Honor at the time too - I read a considerable part of it as snippets first and participated in the discussion with others that were doing so and it really was suspenseful to see three times a week a new chapter and what is next, though I agree it's the untidiest of the series books - as DW admitted, the book was rushed a lot and he had no time to edit it properly; in the Polish interview of June which is extremely comprehensive though I would not listen to it until after reading SoS and AAC as those two are the books that pivot the series to the next level and maybe not coincidentally are the best and most complete in themselves imho, DW explains how that came to be and how War of Honor contains all that he wanted to but maybe not in the final form he wanted...
Back on topic - still rereading Honorverse another day or two and maybe after that some more adventure sf, the Weberian indie Alarm of War by Kenendy Hudner and JL Doty's Choice of Treasons another space opera indie adventure
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