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Arcane Saga
UPDATE: This game has been shutdown and is no longer available
Arcane Saga, formerly known as Prius Online is a 3D fantasy themed anime style MMORPG that features a unique three character system. Players become heroes accompanied by a young girl known as Anima on a cursed planet. Complete challenging quests, fight hordes of monsters, and battle other players while on a mission to unlock the mystery behind Anima's origin. As warriors level up so do their companions. Take up your sword and put an end to the evil forces haunting the land.
Publisher: NetMarble
Playerbase: Medium
Graphics: High Quality
Type: MMORPG
EXP Rate: Medium
PvP: Open/Duels
Filesize: 2.66 GB
Pros: +Great Graphics. +3C system. +Unique anima companion feature. +Plenty of quests. +7 character types to choose from. +Ability to display emotions. +Nice skill animations. +Cool vehicle transportation option. +Sleek interface.
Cons: -Weapon selection is too small. –Character customization options limited. –Mini- maps could be better. –Shop items are generic. – Gender and Race specific classes. – Rigid Movement.
Arcane Saga Overview
Arcane Saga, formerly known as Prius Online is a 3D fantasy themed anime style MMORPG that features a unique three character system. Players become heroes accompanied by a young girl known as Anima on a cursed planet. Complete challenging quests, fight hordes of monsters, and battle other players while on a mission to unlock the mystery behind Anima's origin. As warriors level up so do their companions. Take up your sword and put an end to the evil forces haunting the land. The most interesting feature in Prius Online is the Anima companion system. All players will encounter a girl named Anima during their adventure. This woman has lost her memory and it is up to the player to help her on the path the recovery. The Anime system sounds a bit like the Pran system from Aika Online.
Races – Hume, Lon, Ayin, and Beriah
Gunslinger – A force to be reckoned with at close and long distances. This class has an arsenal of pistols to fire away at unsuspecting foes.
Occultists – Harnesses ice and fire elements for impressive yet deadly attacks. They can immobilize through freezing or engulf their enemy in flames.
Huntress – Equipped with the bow these female warriors can tap into the Spiritual World to heal themselves when injured.
Berserker – They rely on brute force and tackle enemies head on. Berserkers are notorious for their high damage yielding attacks.
Legionnaire – Legionnaires are feared desert warriors that execute continuous blows until their enemy is no more. Using their intelligence they hone in on opponents weaknesses and strike.
Shadow Templar – Physically not as strong as other classes they make up for it with their ingenuity. Armed with a rapier and shield they possess the ability to reverse incoming attacks to take out fierce opponents.
Minstrel – This class is part of the female only race known as Beriah. They use lutes infused with mystical powers. Their tunes are beautiful and deadly.
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Arcane Saga Review
* This review was done when the game was still under the name Prius Online*
By Ange Perdu
Prius Online is a 3D fantasy anime themed MMORPG where players enter a tormented world cursed by a vengeful God. As a reliable warrior suffering from amnesia users must embark on a dangerous mission to reclaim their memory and reputation as a hero. A young girl called Anima joins the journey. Forming a strong bond with her and a giant named Gigas players create a powerful team. Complete challenging quests aiding the destruction of evil in the land and unlock the mystery behind recent unexplainable events. Battle other players in the Coliseum to earn respect or participate in guild championships. The game features an in-depth storyline reminiscent of today's popular anime series with an integrated three character development system.
Journey of a Warrior, the Gameplay
Players start out as warrior with a slight case of amnesia. Various cinematic cut scenes starring a user's character plays on cue while progressing through the storyline. Most of the gameplay involves completing quests. There are three core types consisting of mission, story, and Anima tasks. A hero may have to deliver a package to a Battalion Officer stationed at a Desert Post or investigate an area. Many of the objectives require Adventors to slay creatures. Eradicate Ghost Owls, conquer the Greysnake Shamans, and eliminate the gigantic Muscle Rabbits. Lifs the in-game currency, rare items, and experience are usually awarded for completing missions. Although there are hundreds of monsters to slay grinding provide only small amounts of XP. Questing which often involves fighting is crucial for leveling. Similar to Divine Souls there's a lot of different skills that can be mastered. The sleek interface allows users to quickly invest points into skill trees. Perform the Black Tear, Blood Pull, Seeing Red, Carnage, Infectious Presence, Grizzly Retort, Aketer's Hand, or Dark Unification. The animations for each move are impressive. Most of the combat is automated turn based. Players click on the combative or magical skill they wish to execute during a battle. The tiny mini- map displayed in the corner of the screen notifies players of potential threats, their current location, and mission destination. The never-ending mountainous areas, deserts, woodlands, and swamps make for an arduous expedition. Some quests require players to find hidden realms or NPCs surrounded by fierce beasts. The gameplay is very challenging. Players have to perfect their navigation, fighting skills, and a bit of strategy to advance.
The Mysterious Anima & Her Giant
At level 10 players will receive a quest that introduces Anima. Once completed the mysterious girl joins the adventure as a companion. She can level up and earn skill points as well. Players must bond with her emotionally through communication. The selected characteristics of your Anima determine her personality. Whether active or dependent it's up to you. The constant chatter of Anima was a bit annoying especially during difficult quests. They serve as supportive characters similar to the pet Pran system in Aika Online. Skills like the Dazzle stuns targets for 3 seconds and the Expose reduces an enemy's defense by 10%. Giga is the third character in the game. Gigas are giant beasts devoted to Anima. They can be summoned to assist in battle against challenging bosses. Giga is also controlled by players. When heroes reach level 54 they can enter the Coliseum for PvP combat. Although, throughout the world of Prius players are able to initiate a duel with another random player there is a penalty for PK if performed too often. There's a bounty system that allows users to list annoying players for a hit. In the Coliseum 4 or more players can wage war. Guild battles can also take place with 10 to 40 warriors per team. Most of the PvP features are designed for veteran players. There's also a cool emotion display feature that allows a player's character to perform an action like flirting, smiling, clapping, crying, or blowing a kiss. It adds a Sims-like appeal to the game.
Crystal Cave to Swamp of Death
Traveling can be a nuisance in the game. Players usually have to trek across vast terrains in search of special realms or dungeon entrances. It can take forever to get from point A to B and back. Fortunately for heroes with enough lif or coins they can travel in a mechanical vehicle called the Celero. These units allow players automatic teleportation to certain locations. Once activated the device drives itself to your desired destination. The only thing a player has to do is relax and enjoy the scenery. This feature makes moving fast and comfortable. Celero Stations are scattered throughout different territories. When a player stumbles upon one they can simply click and pick their route via a map displaying various locations available. The process is not very expensive. Each trip is only 10 lifs. Riding the Celero is a fun option that definitely beats walking which is often a hassle. Many of the missions require players to find distant NPC or caves. It's easy to get lost or killed while traveling. There are dozens of massive dungeons like the Crystal Cave, Vicious Mansion, Tomb of Hero, and treacherous Venom Ground. Prius also features an ingenious donation program. At the Donation Manager NPC a warrior can donate their lifs or coins to those in need. They are delivered to other Adventors in the continent with the donator's name on it. All generous donators are given a reward for their good deed. Random players automatically receive the donation when they've reached an achievement in their journal. It's an excellent feature for maintaining an even playing field in terms of items and weaponry.
In the Merchant Shops
Depending on hero's class or level a variety of armor and accessories can be purchased using lifs in one of the merchant shops. The shop selection is relatively small. Many of the items are somewhat generic making it difficult to customize a character to stand out. Buy breast armor, pants, gauntlet, shirts, trousers, boots, belts, fans, shoulder straps, tights, and wrist protectors. Items are made out of snake skin, luxurious sheep skin, or leather. In the Accessory Boutique jade pendants, bronze necklaces, pearl studs, gold rings, and silver earrings that boost stats in battle are available. Special Coliseum items that possess the ability to increase attack and defense stats during battles are sold in shops too. Warriors can prepare for combat with Heroic grade clothing and armor. Invest in the Aus Raven's Battle Knuckles, Dark Raven Suit, or Dual Sword. Weapons much like the rest of the items in Prius could be better. The lack of variety is disappointing. Each class has a set of standard weapons. Equip character's with the Legionnaire's Sword, Knight's Rapier, Wind Raven's Lute, Occultist's Staff, Wanderer's Dagger, Cheap
Traveler's Bow, Gunslinger's Pistol, or Veteran's Rifle. There's also an Auction House where players can sell unwanted items to others. Bid on Noble Tuner's Clothes, Unusual juggernauts Pants, Ranger's Ankle band, Torturer's Bloodstone, various potions, and cooking ingredients.
Final Verdict: Great
The three character system, anime style graphics, and engrossing storyline give gamers on a one-of-a-kind adventure. In Prius Online players become a hero on a mission to save the world from evil. Enter a unique enchanted land filled with mysterious secrets and creatures. Tackle challenging quests accompanied by mysterious Anima and her giant Gigas. Explore various realms and dungeons. Battle other warriors in the Coliseum or duel rivals on your own turf. Players who enjoy games like Aika Online or Divine Souls will enjoy this polished fantasy themed MMORPG as well. This game is addictive and loads of fun.
Arcane Saga Videos
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Arcane Saga – First Look
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Arcane Saga System Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
OS: Windows XP / Vista / 2000
CPU: Intel Pentium 4 2 Ghz or AMD 2000+
HDD: 450 MB Free
Graphics Card: Geforce2 Mx440 or ATI Radeon 7500
Recommended Specifications:
OS: Windows XP / Vista / 2000
CPU: Intel Pentium 4 2.4 Ghz
RAM: 1024 MB (1 GB) Free
HDD: 1000 MB Free
Graphics Card: Geforce 6600GT or ATI Radeon 9800XT
Arcane Saga Articles
- Summer Promotions Come to All Netmarble Games - Posted on June 28, 2013
Netmarble.com, a leading worldwide online game portal, celebrates summer in style with a series of promotions for all of its free-to-play online PC games: Uncharted Waters Online, District 187, Arcane Saga and Dice Venture.
- Netmarble Unleashes First Content Update for Arcane Saga - Posted on June 20, 2013
Netmarble.com, a leading worldwide online game portal, introduces the first content update - much of which driven by player feedback - for its free-to-play fantasy massively multi-player online role-playing game (MMORPG), Arcane Saga.
- Arcane Saga Launches on Netmarble and Steam - Posted on June 6, 2013
Netmarble.com, a leading worldwide online game portal, is sending out a call to all adventure-seeking heroes as the free-to-play fantasy massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), Arcane Saga, launches today on Netmarble.com and Steam.
- Beta Testing Begins For Arcane Saga - Posted on May 8, 2013
Netmarble.com, a leading worldwide online game portal, kicks off the beta test today for the highly anticipated massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) Arcane Saga in North America, South America and Europe.
- Arcane Saga Marches Toward Beta Test On May 7 - Posted on April 5, 2013
Beta testing for Arcane Saga - previously Prius Online - will be starting in May 2013.


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DOVER — Governor Maggie Hassan will speak Tuesday evening at the 100 Best Communities for Young People award celebration.
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I'll be needing (ok, wanting) a solar charger for jamboree. I expect to be charging phones, cameras and my I-pad. Anybody have experience with a good, durable, scout proof model?
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Sorry, I don't have an answer for you. I'm actually thinking along the same lines, mostly to charge a cell phone on a long backpack trip. So I'm also interested in seeing the responses. What I'd like to see is a flexible membrane system that covers the exposed top of my backpack or something along those lines. Thanks for starting this topic.(This message has been edited by packsaddle)
Myself I have not gotten any yet so no first hand experience.
Your best bet will be one of the Low Light systems because I highly doubt you will have optimum light conditions..
Ever Becoming More popular I believe more systems are becoming more available..some even offer rechargeable battery packs so you can have an immediate power supply handy in case of emergencies or poor planning.
Up, I have a spare boost battery for my Blackberry. On a busy day in the field, that BB battery lasts about 6 hours. I can get two full and one partial charge from that spare. That won't work on an extended trek or event. Good idea on the low light option.
Solar battery chargers are a waste for the most part...... I use solar to charge my cpap machine battery at summer resident camp. I have 4 large panels that generate 2 amps at 12 volts....
The one from REI does not have an integrated battery Pack to charge, so you will need to leave your phone or device under charge in your tent or where ever the solar panel is to get charged. it is only 1/2 an amp hour max rating which means because of sun angles and air temp you will get 1/2 to 2/3 of that.....Best situation you would need to leave your phone in camp hooked up to it for 4 hours during peak sun. if it delivers half the advertised current you would need to leave it in camp 8 hours.
I have a number of brunton panels and they never ever deliver the advertised current.
my son is using this at Jambo. I found it cheaper elsewhere, I paid $32.....
It is a 10,000 mah battery pack.
I use one on our backpacking trips to keep mine and my ASM's phones charged works great, I use google tracks on the trips to record our routes. It will charge a droid maxx 3 times. I have one and will buy a second for him.....I am going to bet that he can probably recharge it at one of those at&t kiosks if need be......
If you would rather use regular old batterys here is another option.
http://www.adafruit.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=14&ze nid=0e15cf000b195d580b43197911a08e19
I have made a couple of these.....The work for what they are......
I have the Goal Zero model that was referenced on the REI link. I can report good success charging multiple phones during sunny weather during the day. However, I do leave home with the battery pack fully charged so I am ahead of the game.
It is bulky, but fairly light. The batterys are heavier than the unit.


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The focus of Command and Conquer: Tiberium Wars is to build a base and expand while protecting yourself from the hostile parties around you. When you choose your faction you are asked to pick a sector of the map where your first base will be (it doesn't really make a difference where you go, but the choice is nice).
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You might be overwhelmed coming into a screen like this but the game does a good job of assimilating you into everything through its innovative tutorial. You're taught the in-game mechanics and basics through a series of quests while simultaneously building your base up. Before you know it you're ready for your first conflict.
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You are tasked to destroy a nearby Forsaken (an NPC enemy) camp with your newly developed army. It's an easy job and they're soon done with. New Forsaken camps pop up around your area periodically and you are encouraged to go out and exterminate them when you have the resources available to do so. Through fighting the Forsaken you are given an insight to how the PvP system of the game works. Every player has offensive and defensive capabilities. To attack another player you must first destroy whatever defensive set-up he has going on. It is very much a case of rock-paper-scissors. Infantry defence are hard countered by vehicle offense, which in turn can be countered by certain units. This keeps the PvP dynamic, there's no one unit that is the answer to everything. In order to succeed at the higher levels one must scout his or her target and build the right unit to exploit the weaknesses in their defence. A target whose defence primarily consists of MG Nests (anti-infantry cannons that are also good against air) can be countered effectively by massing ground infantry units.
The Calm Before The Storm – Rally The Troops
The incentives to attacking other people, apart from showing your superiority, are the spoils of the battle. You can plunder Tiberium from your enemies, the driving force of the C&C world that is used to make everything and anything. However, there are also three other almost redundant resources, Crystal, Energy and Credits. The primary way you get these resources is harvesting them from your home base. Harvesters can be placed on Tiberium and Crystal fields to collect the respective resources. Power Plants are placed next to resource fields to collect Energy. Credits are farmed from Refineries. The Silo determines how much Tiberium and Crystal you can stock up before you have to use it. The game keeps you coming back to regularly collect your resources because each Harvester or Power Plant can only stockpile a certain amount of Tiberium or Energy before you have to manually collect them to continue production.
So… What Now?
After you're all set up the game loses a lot of its pace. There is only so much you can do in one sitting before you have to return another time to collect more resources and utilise them in building more of the same thing. Some people appreciate a slower paced game, others not so much. After a while I found myself wondering, "What now?" I realised all I would be doing is more of the same stuff. Collect more resources, get more army units, attack more people. After completing one quest which tasked ten skirmishes against The Forgotten I was excited to see what my next quest would be.
This Again?
There is no sense of progression when you are only doing more of the same. This would be alright if the PvP was competitive and there was actually some kind of strife between players. However, there isn't. It's one extreme or the other. Either you're on your own without an Alliance (guild) and you cannot get out of the rut that other players leave you in through constant harassment or you join the largest Alliance in your region and you as a collective dominate completely. Smaller Alliances have no chance of getting a one up over the bigger, already established ones because of how the system works. The end result is you find servers where there is one Alliance reigning supreme over everything else and there is no competition between the players. The only people left are the ones in the Alliance or those who get frustrated and leave eventually.
Final Verdict: Fair
While the interface is very user friendly and the tutorial does a good job of getting you into the game, once you actually get there you come to realize there isn't all that much to do. The gameplay focuses on you doing more of the same thing indefinitely. Due to the way the guild system in the game is, there is more competition between the player and the third NPC party (The Forgotten) than there is between other players. The game becomes akin to Farmville with Command and Conquer skins. If you're a casual gamer not looking for much more than something to keep you occupied, then C&C: Tiberium Alliances won't disappoint.
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PoxNora: Battlefield of the Immortals is a 2D fantasy game that plays similarly to a tabletop miniature games like Mage Knight. Players summon champions and cast powerful spells by using decks of magical runes. Gameplay is turn based and involves two participants, play against other players or complete single player missions.
Publisher: Desert Owl Games
Playerbase: Medium
Graphics: Low Quality
Type: MMO
EXP Rate: Slow
PvP: Open
Filesize: 120 MB
Pros: +Classic, tabletop feel. +Optional tutorial. +Single player missions. +Fast download and install. +Original concept.
Cons: -Slow paced gameplay. -Limited free decks & campaigns. -Must organize runes / decks on website. -Steep learning curve.
Free Trial Restrictions: Unlimited free trial. Restricted to 8 free decks. 7 free campaigns included.
PoxNora Overview
PoxNora is a strategic fantasy game where players use decks of magical runes to battle it out on gridded maps. Champions are the basic units of the game and are summoned to protect your citadel and destroy your opponent's. These champions appear as miniatures on the map and posses varying movement speeds, attacks, and abilities. Players can assist their champions with an array of spells which may deal damage to their opponent's forces, heal their own, or have some other effect on the battlefield. Gameplay in PoxNora can best be described as a virtual mix between a trading card game like Magic: The Gathering and a tabletop miniature game like Mage Knight.
Starter Decks/Factions:
Forglar Swamp - Water and Poison Savage Tundra - Ice and Wind
Forsaken Wastes - Death and Resurrection Shattered Peaks - Earth, Lightning, Sonic
Ironfist Stronghold - Dwarves, Constructs, Weapons Sundered Lands - Dragons, Sand, Acid
K'thir Forest - Elves, Wood, Plants The Underdepths - Fire and Demons
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PoxNora Review
By, Erhan Altay
Originally released in 2006, PoxNora an interesting blend of the turn-based RPG and collectible card game genres. The game runs using Java and can be played on Windows, Mac OSX, and even Linux based computers. Recently, Sony Online Entertainment (SOE) purchased PoxNora thus putting it in the same family as EverQuest, and Free Realms. But PoxNora doesn't play anything like other MMO titles; instead it takes the tabletop miniature game concept and brings it into the virtual realm.
MTG Meets Mage Knight
PoxNora isn't a very graphically intensive game and this shows in the relatively small client size. At about 120 mb, it shouldn't take long for players to get started. But gamers should be well aware of what they're getting into. Gameplay in PoxNora relies on strategy and takes place as a series of rounds between two players. A single match can take anywhere from 20 to 40 minutes with very little action in between. For fans of traditional gaming, especially miniature games, PoxNora makes an excellent virtual alternative. As I played the game for the first time, Mage Knight came to mind repeatedly. Players start with access to eight starter decks, each of which represents a different faction. These decks can be used to play against computer controlled opponents or other gamers in 1v1 matches. An optional tutorial is available to teach beginners the basic concepts of the game. I highly recommend running through the entire tutorial at least once, PoxNora is a difficult game to pick up as you go.
Learn to Command
The tutorial is broken down into five parts and should take players about 10 minutes to complete. The first step explains the concept of revealing runes. Runes are the cards of PoxNora and make up a player's deck. Each turn players can 'reveal' a certain number of runes and use them. Revealed runes remain available to play throughout the game with the entire rune deck eventually becoming revealed as a match progresses. Runes come in several types with the most important being 'champions' which serve as the miniatures that actually do battle on the gridded map. Other rune types include spells , relics, and equipment which act as equipment for champions. All runes have a 'nora' cost which is PoxNora's term for mana. Players can increase their nora replenishment rate by capturing small wells scattered across the map. Capturing wells is a simple process, simply move a champion near one and keep it there for one turn. If an enemy unit approaches the well, it will become contested again. The ultimate goal in a PoxNora match is to destroy your opponent's shrine which is the only structure in the game that can be attacked.
Runes, At a Price
After the tutorial, players find themselves in the lobby of one of the game's five channels. The five channels are: Training Grounds, Single Player, Ranked Play, Casual Play, and The Bazaar. New players will spend much of their time in the first two of these channels fighting against AI controlled opponents. Oddly, players do not actually start with access to the eight beginner decks; each one must be manually activated by visiting the official website. Fortunately, there is a button on the lobby screen that takes players directly to the appropriate page. Each of the eight decks corresponds to a different faction but the free decks are severely limited in their scope. All of these decks are 'locked' which means no runes can be added or removed from them – they must be played as provided. Additionally, each individual rune in the start decks can only rank up one forth as much as a regular, store bought runes. These are severe restrictions and make PoxNora much more restrictive than similar titles such as Battleforge or even Urban Rivals. For those who wish to make their own decks using the game's 500+ unique runes, booster packs are available for purchase. In addition to purchasing runes, players can buy additional single player campaigns but there are seven free ones to sample first.
Two Ways to Play
The first two single player campaigns are labeled as 'beginner battles' and each contains four missions. There really isn't any story or lore involved in these battles, nor are there unique objectives. These matches play out much like player vs player matches except for the fact that the AI starts with a champion already near one of the nora wells. This does give the computer an advantage but generally the AI plays so ineptly that even beginners shouldn't have much difficulty quickly cornering the remaining wells and overwhelming it. Luckily, the game saves a bit of time and automatically declares the player as the winner if all enemy units are defeated, there is no need to actually send forces against the enemy shrine and knock it down over the course of several turns. When players are ready to try their luck against other flesh and blood opponents, they can either join a game hosted by someone else or open a room themselves. There are currently 19 maps with varying numbers of nora wells. As a rule of thumb, the bigger the map the more wells it will have and the longer the match will take.
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PoxNora only supports 1v1 battles, which is a shame since 2v2 team battles would add so much more strategy to the game. The turn based nature makes this impractical but it does make players pine for more appealing alternatives like BattleForge which is graphically superior, has much faster gameplay and even beats PoxNora's customization features. Of course those looking for something slower paced and with lower system requirements should still give PoxNora a try.
Final Verdict: Good
PoxNora is great for what it is. Players looking for a strategy game that plays like a virtual collectible miniature game will find everything they want in PoxNora. Unfortunately, the slow paced gameplay and dated graphics do little to draw in anyone outside this small niche.
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CPU: 500 MHz
HDD: 80 mB
Graphics Card: Nvidia or ATi Video Card with 64mb
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I'd like to believe I have some small insight into the emotional needs of people with Alzheimer's, but I'm certain I can't fully understand. Only people with dementia can speak to their emotional needs. But I can share the voices of a few individuals I've met (or read) through the years who courageously share their journey.
Mike Donohue is one such gentleman who openly speaks about his experience. Mike writes (in "Taking Action"): "Nearly three years ago I was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. I was shocked and very upset. Why me? This can't be true! After giving it some time to set in, I told myself: OK, I have it. I am not going to change it, so what am I going to do about it? ... What works for me is (choosing) my attitude ... and I find I can by remaining in contact with folks, finding new friendships among those with the same disease and getting active about sharing my experience with living with this disease."
Lisa Snyder, MSW, LCSW, director, Quality of Life Programs at the University of California-San Diego, writes a newsletter called "Perspectives." This publication is one of a growing number of resources that attempts to address the needs and experiences of persons living with dementia.
In a recent newsletter, Phil shared his thoughts on living with Alzheimer's: "I do not live beyond today; I do not live in yesterday, or expect anything from tomorrow except what it brings, and I will deal with it then."
At an Alzheimer's Association Early Stage Town Hall meeting several years ago, individuals with early stage dementia gathered to candidly share their views, experiences and feelings about living with the disease. Here is a small sample of what they wanted others to know:
"Give us an opportunity to grieve ... and the right to be angry."
"I encountered family and friends who were reluctant at first to accept my diagnosis, and it meant dealing with their denial. It would be helpful for them to accept it rather than pretend it doesn't exist."
"I am scared. I don't know how long I will be able to work, care for myself, stay at home, and the like. My husband and sons tell me not to worry; they will take care of me — but what a burden will I be?"
"I am Sylvia. I was Sylvia before I was diagnosed, and I am still Sylvia after being diagnosed. I'm still the same person — treat me the same way. Talk to me the same way. Include me in the conversation as you would before."
Here are 2 comments from persons with Alzheimer's, from the booklet "What Happens Next?"
"This disease is a major attack on your confidence."
"I'm still me, with kinks."
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What Happens Next?
(NIH Publication no: 07-6199. Reprinted October 2008)
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I was 55 when I was diagnosed with early on-set Alzheimers. Already taking Donepezil 10mg. (Aricept). I have been married to the boy next store for 36 years and have three boys. All the kids are now married and out of the house. I went in for testing due to mistakes at work. The Doctor put me on medical leave that day. I never went back to work. I put in for retiremaent, I will let you know how that goes. All of this happened on April 1, 2012. If all goes as planned my last working day will be June 4, 2012 and that will be the last day I will have medical insurance as well. Have no clue how this is all going to work out. Glad I found others in the same condishion.
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My husband has just been told he is in the beginning stages of Alzeihmers. He will be 72 in August. Where do I begin as his caregiver? What legal steps do we need for now and the future? Where do I go for information about what is offered in our community for both of us?
Our mom has moderate Alzeihmers. Her husband of 67 years passed away in November. She says we her children don't want her around and that's why she is in memory care. It's true we can not care for her as Aegis does, but we care about her very much. She says she just wants to die. Trying to figure out the best way to help her with her grief when she can't remember why she's griefing is difficult.
Anyone out there with similar situation and can share positive results...share away. Thanks
My husband is 83, has been on aricept and namenda for 6 years. In addition to Alzeimers, he had had a stroke and a fall caused brain bleed and rehab. Scans show brain shrinkage. He always has said he is just getting old. He has remained pleasant and loving and thanks us for our care... but requires "line of sight" and constant care and continues to fail. He seldom knows where he is. We have a 6 hour daily care-giver, which is a gift for me as well as him. I am 80. My greatest fear was realized when I was laid low for 5 weeks last fall with severe flu.. Family, at great inconvenience came from states away and took turns taking care of us both. They also got a better idea of the care my husband requires. I grieved more when he was first diagnosed but the depression lessoned as I came to grips with what the end will be. He is so lucky to have great and loving care and that is all we can do. I know the worst is yet to come. (We used to laugh that we were buying Long Term Care instead of joining the golf club. So glad we did) We have more care than most people and I am back to good health and can cope. God bless us all and all the stressed caregivers.
Denial. Anger. Dred. Electrifying emotions rattled through me 4 months ago, when at age 64 I was told: "Alzheimers. You have Alzheimers". "Oh", I tried to reason, "so that's why I'm forgetting things". Then Denial returned, & Limbo. It's like I'm floating above everyone as they discussed: "So thats what's wrong with Mom"? "No", I cry. "There's nothing wrong with Mom!" I still can not come to terms that I have been given this incurable titled "thing" that no one wants part of. Especially not me. So I'm trying to educate myself, to understand the whys of it & to find peace within my self because of it, even though I can not accept the fate of it. I'm still in denial of it, I'm still angry about it, & I'm still in dred of it - "it", the unknown of what there is to come, the unknown of who I'll be. Yet apparently, I will, eventially, not know when "it" becomes me...& "I", at the end, become "it".
Alzheimers is a devastating disease. People usually forget that its almost as hard for the patient than it is for the patients family and friends. Alzheimer patients are affected socially more often than not. They THINK they are a burden and usually don't speak as much because of it. Please, I'am begging you, don't think your a burden. Your family and friends love you more than anything in the entire world. You are not a burden. Your presence alone is brightening your family's life. The best thing to do is consistently talk. Contact is the best way to help alzheimer patients. Playing games...scrabble...or simply talking. I have also recently found a website called www.alztea.com. They claim to be selling Alzheimer's tea. It may not be true, but anything is worth a try. Hopefully this helps.
I was diagnosed with Alzheimers disease nearly two years ago. After the initial shock, I made a decision: I will not become a victim. I will take each day as it comes then move on. My book on the first year of my experience with Alzheimers may be of help to some people who want to hear from others with the disease: Essays on Living with Alzheimers Disease: The First Twelve Months. It is available from Amazon.com or from www.firesidepubs.com.
My mom has had dementia for about 4 years - we spent one year trying to get her to go a doctor - she doesnt remember that - I thank god I have my mom - she will be 83 in march. I cant imagine what it must feel like to her knowing whats happening to her - how long before she doesnt know us? My heart is broken - I am so very close to both of my parents and am lucky to have them both - my Mom can sill drive anywhere that she wants to go - she just cant tell you the name of the store or the streets that she took to get there. She no longer can read or paint, or write for that matter. My brother and I and her only grandchildren all live within one mile of her house. She said that if she didnt have her family close she doesnt believe that she would so as well as shedoes. She and I talk about old time and she will remember them for a moment and then its gone - always a new conversation. So sad for all of us but it must be more heartbreaking for her.
I love my mom and help her however I can
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My husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer's at 57 -fours years ago. It seem that he moved very quickly through the mild stage to the moderate stage. He is no longer able to do much of anything - he gets angry aand frustrated when he cannot do something. The biggest change I have to deal with is he gets angry about everything. He does understand when I try to explain things to him. He listens to all my conversations with our children and grandchildren and hits on one word or sentence and goes on and on about it. For example he hears something about money and right off he assumes they are asking for money. The only conversations we have any more is about what is upsetting him.The man I married is no longer - his whole personality has changed.
Two weeks ago my oldest daughter and her 16 year old son moved in with us to help me care for him. I work and am not able to quit just yet and have some medical limitations myself. I really was stressed about him being alone all day long, My daughter had just lost her job as a medical assistant ( cut backs) and her moving it made sense.He had a hard time with this even through I discussed it with him several times. He wants it to be just him and me all the time.
Every day is a trial by fire - I never know what is coming- he gets more restless every day and something new is bothering him - or the same old thing about why our daughter needs to be with us. So I know what you are going through,no answers, just prayers.
My husband was told five years ago that he was in the early stage of Alzheimers. now in 2010 he was told that he has ,Parkinsons disease. i is this possiable? I don`t know , he has systoms of both???
My daughter and wife think I may have the beginning of alzheimer, due to my forgetfulness, forgetting what I asked for or was asked, and my vocabulary seems lost sometimes, I can't remember the right word or say incomplete sentences, and becoming less social.
What do think? should I talk to my family doctor about this. Evidently this has been going on for some months.
My dad had Alzheimer for nearly 10 years, my wife's dad now has it. If I was told I had it I would set a date while I still could and take my own life. I am 74 years old and would not subject my wife to the torture of wasting her time caring for the walking dead.
I'm 53 and have an aunt with Alzheimers. In recent months, my memory has decreased significantly. Examples include forgetting peoples' names, words, and actually losing a set of keys in 2 hrs in my condo, as well as a bite plate. I know memory can get worse just with age, but I'm a 'young' 53 and my progress feels too fast & extreme. Should I (and what do you do?) get tested or am I over-reacting?
Here are the words of a friend with a diagnosis of early Alxheimer's:
It means that when I forget something it is not my fault.
Mia, thanks for your comment. For information about early signs, please refer to this earlier blog posting by Angela: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/warning-signs-of-alzheimers/MY01036.
As for your husband's appointment, it's unfortunate but not unusual that it would take months. Any of the following professionals could make an evaluation: primarily care physician or internist, neurologist, psychiatrist or geriatrician. No matter who the appointment is with, be prepared. This document can help you: http://www.alz.org/national/documents/ED_doc_checklist-030609.pdf Again, thanks for your comment and please return.
My husband is not diagnosed. He will have a neuropsyche test in 4 months!!!! They are that backlogged. Then we must wait another month for results! We live in Southern California. Are there places he can be tested here? What are the "early" signs? All our kids are asking we get him tested. He's 65.
Health Professions Press published a revised edition of Lisa Snyer's book,Speaking Our Minds: What it's Like to Have ALzheimer's, Revised Edition, as Allan referenced in a previous comment. If you would like to learn more about this book, you can visit the publisher's website at http://www.healthpropress.com/store/snyder-29500/index.htm.
I just found out from the doctor that my Mother has Dementia/Alzheimer's. I noticed 3 month ago she had forgotten that she was in the hospital for four week with CHF, once in June and then in July. August my sister came to visit her. She did not remember the visit. She can remember big events up to the Obama election. She had a small stroke in the left side of her brain August 2009 but seems to recover from it but then started having short term memory loss. We have two caregivers that stay with her while I work. I dread the day she does not remember me.
My wife showed AD symptoms at age 60 but wasn't diagnosed until 18 months ago, when she was 63. A good site to check out for answers to questions spouses/caregivers may have is an online support group for those diagnosed with EOAD, as well as those diagnosed at much later ages. Those who have posted here should check out this site ... www.thealzheimerspouse.com ... the only site that I go to regularly other than this one. Some people who have commented to posts at this mayoclinic.com site may find some comfort there. I know I do!
I'm new to reading these posts and find them comforting in the fact that there are so many others, like me, coping with this disease. My husband is in early stage Alzheimer's now and can't remember more than one thing, if that, and is losing the ability to speak. He is physically quite fit and walks the dog twice a day, going to a woodsy trail, which I would hate to deprive him of doing. He is almost always cheerful and loving He reads the newspaper each morning and seems to enjoy it, though cannot follow most TV programs, though also seems that he does follow them if he wants too. I find pleasure in keeping him happy, though sometimes get so frustrated and let it out on him. Is it really helpful to have people with this dementia talk with others who have it?
I just read your comment after I wrote my own. I will be praying for you.
I understand the fear of it all,good thing God is bigger!
My husband was diagnosed in 2003 with Frontal Lobe Dementia. I placed him in a Care Facility in 2006, he was only 51 at the time. Can anyone relate?
We are now in the second year of early onset AD diagnosis. What a transition! My husband must retire as unable to keep on with agency due to poor short term memory. I'm doing almost everything for finances, decisions, whatnot. I'm scared! His affect is so flat, my guy isn't here very often anymore. And at 55 and 51.. I'm too young to feel so alone! I'm very worried about finances, and how to pay the things for girls off that were to be taken care of in the next five years and care for him as well. Prayers are all I have.
My mother is so forgetful and is blind and having a problem walking more than to the bathroom .I work in a nursing home and then try to do my best to help my parents out . it make a long day for me at times. I understand the problems with my mon but its my dad that concerns me more. Hes up early trying to keep house cooking and everything that need to be done done. its like every thing has to be done now. If I suggest packing something up that he wont be using (he might have used it when all us children were at home) He gets upset I dont know how to make his day any easier without making him feel Im trying to control them. He needs a Break!!```````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````
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As a caregiver, this early stage of my husband's Alzheimer's is a bag of mixed actions. He was diagnosed at least 2 yrs ago, but has not reacted to the diagnosis any more than a common cold. His progression has been very slow (I guess); I often feel he is kidding around with me and finding ways to get out of doing things. One day I feel concerned and the next day I feel there is no difference. His md acts like what is happening to him is no big deal - "see ya next year"????? I don't know what to feel and I don't know what to do. I do know that I am taking responsibility for 99% of our daily lives. What is going on?
I have commented before . My spouses dementia gets worse. her personality changes . I am not on medicaid , and I am only caregiver, but nursing homes etc. charge more then I can afford. Where do I turn. I have never been a ward of state , county, or ovrenment. I played by the rules and cannot afford $150 aday for care. Suggest somethin to me
Just read an interesting article on emotional memory and Alzheimer's. http://long-term-care.advanceweb.com/Archives/Article-Archives/Emotional-Memory.aspx
My wife in AD year 4 memory almost gone but keeps her spirits up hard but possible reminices alout chilhood years. I have had threes falls and a small Heart attack
remidied with stents so we a re also coping. Eat out alot. we have alway s worked as a team wht stop now in self pity
my wife has alzheimers and does not know it, if we expj\lained it to her she wold denight it. her short memory is gone. She will ask me a question I will answere and within 5 minutes she will ask the sams question plu her legs are almost gone if we go any where I need ti put her in a wheel chair.
She does go to the toilet on her own. She will not get dressed to go out of the house, I can't get her to go to the Dr. she just wont dres.
My wife has moderate Alzhiemers, she's afraid, sad a lot, everyone thinks they can talk about her right in front of her. She requires my help in almost all phases of life. Its more difficult for me to care for her than normal folks would have, I'm afflicted with residual physical handicaps from three major strokes, partially paralyzed left side, speech impairment, and weekness of the limbs. I feel helpless and am saddened watching such a beautiful person go through this, however we're coping.
Lisa Snyder's book, Speaking Our Minds, is an excellent read because the author quotes directly from seven patients with AD. This book was recently revised since it was first published in 1999, so I would suggest to readers that they purchase the revised edition. Even more to the point is that Lisa Snyder has written a new book that just came out a few months ago ... Living Your Best With Early-Stage Alzheimers ... that would probably be even more helpful for readers of this blog. This book is filled with numerous practical suggestions and strategies to help someone in the early stages of AD to better cope with the changes that are happening to them. However, not only is this an outstanding resouce for the person actually dealing with early-stage AD, but it is also very helpful and worthwhile reading for their spouses/caregivers or significant others. I know firsthand since my wife was diagnosed with AD last year at age 63 but she had been already been showing many symptoms of AD at age 60. I have recommended both of Lisa Snyder's books to those in my weekly support group and members of that group have told me they found them both extremely helpful. I also receive the free quarterly newsletter, Perspectives.
Thank you so much for sharing these stories! For the family members caring for persons with early stage dementia, I wanted to share two blogs written by family caregivers:
Thanks to all who share their stories!
Hi Mike and possibly Phil.
There are many of us Early Stagers who give each other support on the Alz. Boards: http://alzheimers.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/frm/f/375102261
Come join us. For those diagnosed with Alzheimers and also other related disorders.
Another good read: I'm Still Alice by Lisa Genova. Fiction, but you'll have to keep telling yourself that as you read. I needed a good supply of tissues.
Bravo to these individuals for speaking up and speaking out. How frustrating to both have a diagnosis and early stage AD, then have to deal with the pathology of the very ones around you that you need to understand and rely upon. I suppose it's just as much their right to be ignorant and in denial as it is the right of the individual diagnosed to be angry, yet somehow the scales should be inherently weighted differently.
Thank you for quoting me in your blog. Although I can give a million reasons why I would prefer not having it, but, I got it. Accepting it has given me the mission to share my experience with others. It give me the sense of service and the hope of helping.
Mike Donohue
The most insightful account I've read so far from a person with Alzheimer's is Richard Taylor's "Alzheimer's from the Inside Out"--it's simply amazing.
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No. We don't need any more races.
No. I'd rather have new races.
I don't care.
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They would be the only race that has a biological counterpart on an opposite faction summed to an unwavering hate for each other. Pandaren seemed to flirt with this, but we haven't seen it play out. The animosity between high elves and blood elves has been a theme since their separation, and it has been touched upon BC and later expanded further in WotLK with the Sunreavers and the Silver Covenant, and now is incredibly high after the events in Dalaran. They have finally reached open hostility.
That is a plot with a lot of interesting possibilities (the return of Alleria, control of the sunwell, amani invasion) That I would love to be explored.
Possible....but theres already been a bit of a backlash about the way factions go neutral. The Orcs tried to wipe them out. The BElfs under KT tried to finish the job.Or Draenei are always a viable option. Have it so both Blood Elves and Draenei go neutral next expansion (but Alliance Elves have a choice to pick blue eyes or green.)
You could probbaly come up with some story for any Alliance race to be present within the Horde...Gnomish slaves, human spies and so on. Overall...the Highborne seeking out their kin in Silvermoon seems to be the least contrived.
If, at the same time, you gave the Horde Ogres, what would the player reaction be? They'd love it. And then they'd point out, rather forcefully, that the High Elf uses the same model as the Blood Elf. The same animations. That it had been in the game for years. That it wasn't fair that the Horde got a shiny sparkly brand new model and the Alliance got a hand-me-down.
For something like this, balance is required. What happenes to one, happens to both. Just look at how mnay Alliance players disliked the disparity in class/role combos. Or the way the Horde reacted to the difference in mounts. An the Alliance as well.
You may want to think of this as a logical fallacy. But it would happen. More to the point, it would be justified. And it would require next to no work on Blizzrads part to fix it.
A new character selection screen? Already being done. Charcater models and animations? Already done. Start zone? Drop them in an existing zone. Lore to justify it? Blizzard can make something up.
And yes...it would make the BElfs less "unique" - or rather, less associated with the Horde.
If the race becomes playable, however, there will hopefully be some sort of logical conclusion as to why high elves are joining x race and why the race has become playable considering how few high elves are left in Azeroth.
Gameplay wise...I'm just hoping that there will be a unique race model and not simply nelfs/belfs with blue eyes...also, while I wouldn't mind a high elf race, there are a few other races I'd rather see implemented in game before high elves (Ogres, Dryads, Naga, Murloc, etc).
That is balance, regardless of QQ from any would be whiners.
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Do not agree with the second. High elves should share models with blood elves a la pandaren, The biological differences are just too negligible. I find it more believable.
But if high elves happen to be added and with a brand new model and anims and all, I will not pout, not a bit. I just think it would be far more practical and sensible to use the blood elven model for them as well.
I just can't understand this point of view. Nothing is being taken from the Horde at all. High Elves aren't in the Horde. Why would the Horde deserve to crap all over logic and lore in the current game to take an Alliance race? I don't get it.
Shen'dralar has allied with Darnassus. Dark Iron Dwarves, being ruled now by Moira have joined with their Dwarven brethren.
I heard the same whining about Horde getting Blood Elves in BC. "Horde get a rehashed... blah blah blah" but that all worked out fine didn't it?
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High Elves should NOT get a different models or animations than Blood Elves, and Dryads (and any other 4-legged races) are a big NO-NO, end of discussion.
Correct me if I'm wrong but didnt metzen or someone else from blizz state that most high elves became blood elves after the atrocities happened to their race and that their are not enough high elves to constitute a new race for players?
Yes, because I like the model but dislike Horde.
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No. This isn't world of Elfcraft. This game needs more diversity. I want new races to be as unique as possible, with little in common with other races including their appearance.
Because a fractured race that is a tiny amount of the ACTUAL population of their species is totally cause for them to be a playable race.
We already have enough elves, High Elves are basically boring versions of Blood Elves anyway and serve next to no purpose as a race.
"What do you seek within the mountain?"
Leggings/footgear would look weird, though, and so I'd imagine that those wouldn't be exposed (much like footwear on a female troll doesn't show up when worn).


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