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(21 August 2013) - readings relating statistical (etc math / signal processing / pattern recognition / machine learning) methods for EEG data interpretation. A lot of stuff, a bit of nonsense ... and ... statistics! | (21 August 2013) - readings relating statistical (etc math / signal processing / pattern recognition / machine learning) methods for EEG data interpretation. A lot of stuff, a bit of nonsense ... and ... statistics! |
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(note wiki contains some useful clues re previous neuro research at Noisebridge ... For example, the Analog_EEG_Amp page describes some project ideas and work done by others here in 2012)
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(21 August 2013) - readings relating statistical (etc math / signal processing / pattern recognition / machine learning) methods for EEG data interpretation. A lot of stuff, a bit of nonsense ... and ... statistics!
Would be good to identify any papers suitable for more in-depth study. Currently have a wide field to graze for selections:
File:DWTandFFTforEEG.pdf "EEG Classifier using Fourier Transform and Wavelet Transform" -- Maan Shaker, 2007
File:Schak99InstantaneousCoherenceStroopTask.pdf -- "Instantaneous EEG Coherence Analysis During the Stroop Task" -- Schack et al 1999
File:KulaichevCoherence.pdf -- "The Informativeness of Coherence Analysis in EEG Studies" -- A. P. Kulaichev 2009 note: interesting critical perspective re limitations, discussion of alternative analytics
File:ContinuousAndDiscreteWaveletTransforms.pdf -- review of (pre-1990) wavelet literature -- Christopher Heil and David Walnut, 1989
File:EEGGammaMeditation.pdf -- "Brain sources of EEG gamma frequency during volitionally meditation-induced, altered states of consciousness, and experience of the self" -- Dietrich Lehman et al 2001
http://neuro.hut.fi/~pavan/home/Hyvarinen2010_FourierICA_Neuroimage.pdf - "Independent component analysis of short-time Fourier transforms for spontaneous EEG/MEG analysis" -- Aapo Hyvarinen, Pavan Ramkumar, Lauri Parkkonen, Riitta Hari - paper published in Neuroimage vol 49 (2010)
OpenSource Machine Learning Algs from NG @MIT
Consumer grade EEG used to see "P300" reponse and for thoes with a short attention span tldr
(discussed at meetup Wednesday 31 July 2013)
"Coherent EEG Indicators of Cognitive Binding During Ambiguous Figure Tasks" Klemm, Li, and Hernandez 2000
"We tested the hypothesis that perception of an alternative image in ambiguous figures would be manifest as high-frequency (gamma) components that become synchronized over multiple scalp sites as a "cognitive binding" process occurs."
mind v brain, hobson v solms
"Hobson and McCarley originally proposed in the 1970s that the differences in the waking-NREM-REM sleep cycle was the result of interactions between aminergic REM-off cells and cholinergic REM-on cells.[4] This was perceived as the activation-synthesis model, stating that brain activation during REM sleep results in synthesis of dream creation.[1][1] Hobson's five cardinal characteristics include: intense emotions, illogical content, apparent sensory impressions, uncritical acceptance of dream events, and difficulty in being remembered."
Berkeley Labs
Gallant Group
Walker Group
Palmer Group
Sleep Research
Comment on the AASM Manual for the Scoring of Sleep and Associated Events
random tangents
(following previous discussion) - we might select a few to study in more depth (... or not! Plenty more to explore - suggestions (random or otherwise) are welcome.
stereoscopic perception:
some (maybe) interesting background on Information Theory (cool title...)
Claude Shannon: "Communication in the Presence of Noise" File:Shannon noise.pdf "We will call a system that transmits without errors at the rate C an ideal system. Such a system cannot be achieved with any finite encoding process but can be approximated as closely as desired."
wikipedia etc quick reads:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eeg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neural_synchronization https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Event-related_potentials http://www.scholarpedia.org/article/Spike-and-wave_oscillations http://www.scholarpedia.org/article/Thalamocortical_oscillations
Masahiro's EEG Device/IBVA Software
and ... open source hardware design and kits on instructables.com
Puzzlebox - Opensource BCI Developers
Morgan from GazzLab @ MissionBay/UCSF
Let's ease into a lightweight "journal club" discussion with this technical report from NeuroSky.
Name: A user-friendly SSVEP-based brain-computer interface using a time-domain classifier, Luo A and Sullivan TJ 2010
URL: File:NeuroSkyVEP.pdf
Please add your comments & questions here.
Background Reading
http://nanosouffle.net/ (view into Arxiv.org)
Name: Hunting for Meaning after Midnight, Miller 2007
URL: <http://www.noisebridge.net/pipermail/neuro/attachments/20130501/4b992eb6/attachment-0002.pdf>
Name: Broken mirrors, Ram, VS, & Oberman, LM, 2006, Nov
URL: <http://www.noisebridge.net/pipermail/neuro/attachments/20130501/4b992eb6/attachment-0003.pdf>
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Date Added: 03/06/2014 10:01:50
A strange and rather disturbing story game that covers a conversation between a person trapped in a coma and an 'angel' that has come to visit, for good or for ill.
The person playing the Angel chooses whether they are good or evil, leading the comatose individual to salvation or damnation. Through three stages 'scenes' where the Angel describes a situation and the comatose person can ask questions, the comatose one has to decide if they wish, in the final scene, to follow the Angel. Only then does the Angel reveal where they are going.
The mechanics are neat and easy to understand, and feel less contrived than many story games. The game is played in a darkened room, with the Angel using a torch to signal scene changes. The comatose individual can demand a truthful answer of the Angel just once, by playing some music. Otherwise the Angel decides, within certain boundaries, which scenes will be handled truthfully and in which ones they will lie. It's translated from Italian, and occasionally the English is a bit clunky, but nothing that renders it unintelligible.
The disturbing element is that this explores the feelings and fears of someone trapped in a comatose state. Those who know someone in this situation may find this traumatic... or even theraputic if they are struggling to articulate how they feel. Hence if you do know a coma patient, think carefully before deciding to play this game (whichever role you are going to play).
Thought-provoking, and intended to be, if you enjoy pyschological story games this is worth a look.
[4 of 5 Stars!]
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Perilous Journey #15: Mission Alpha
Mystical Throne Entertainment
Megan R.
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Date Added: 03/04/2014 11:54:03
The title of Perilous Journey #15 is a little misleading, this is the opening adventure in a new campaign set in the Hastilion Expanse, and expected to last for some 14 episodes... so don't get confused. The introduction attempts to reduce the confusion, explaining how the campaign is constructed to use the Savage Worlds ruleset, and Mystical Throne Entertainment's Mercenary Breed setting.
The basic premise of the campaign is telling the stories of an expansion into a new area of space, the Hastilion Expanse. Naturally, many corporations are eyeing up the opportunities, and there's the potential for many a fortune to be made. The characters will be hired - as mercenaries - to facilitate the plans of one such corporation, Drake Mining and Manufacturing... and the adventures begin.
Mission Alpha actually comprises three missions, which may be run in any order. They involve the party in various activities on behalf of Drake M&M - anything from diplomacy to more 'traditional' mercenary activities - as well as introducing them to some of the major players in the corporation and the murky world of corporation politics! This ensures plenty of activity that should keep the players entertained whether they prefer brawling or intrigue, or a bit of both.
Both the introductory sequence and the actual mission locations are well described with plenty of atmospheric detail that makes them come alive in the shared alternate reality that is your game. The neat thing is each of the missions would rate as a full adventure in most people's books - there really is a lot going on, and a vast amount to do. Although the adventures are quite open in structure, suiting the GM who likes to run with an outline of what's to take place, there is plenty and enough detail so that you are not left wondering how to respond to character actions.
As well as the actual missions, there are 'travelling encounters' that may be run when the party is in transit - interplanetary travel is quite slow and whilst it is OK for the characters to be bored, it is a good idea to keep the players entertained. There is also a Bestiary which covers any alien creatures mentioned in the adventure text, but which of course are available for use anywhere appropriate as well, and background notes on the Hastilion Expanse (it is suggested that you allow players to read these notes, most of this is general knowledge as far as the characters are concerned). For those interested in new character options, some are presented - you might want to make these available during character creation as there are three new xeno templates that would fit in quite well with this campaign. One is of a native species that will be encountered, you may prefer to hold that back against needing a replacement character when on their world, however. Notes are also provided about the corporate benefits available to loyal employees of Drake; and finally there's a bit of scene-setting fiction. Again, you may share this with the players, it doesn't give away any plot.
Whilst the material refers to the characters as 'mercenaries' I think they are more like 'corporate troubleshooters' in the nature of the work they are being asked to do. This has all the potential to develop into a truly epic campaign that will live on in a group's memory for years...
All I need now is some players!
[5 of 5 Stars!]
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Mutant Chronicles 3rd Edition FREE Open Beta
Megan R.
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Date Added: 03/03/2014 09:12:20
Wondering what the much-vaunted Mutant Chronicles 3rd Edition will be like? Never heard of Mutant Chronciles before? Pick this up and your questions will be answered and your appetite whetted for more.
Starting with an excellent thumb-nail sketch of what a 'dieselpunk techno-fantasy game is in the first place, there is a whistle-stop tour of the overall concept - a dystopian future in which Earth is well-nigh abandoned, humanity has colonised most of the rest of the solar system and are slowly realising that squabbling amongst themselves is not a good idea when you've got the awful power of the Dark Symmetry breathing down your neck - the timelines that will be explored in the new game and a primer detailing the major factions, mostly corporate nation states and a few other organisations. Then there is the setting itself: the main location being Luna City, that sprawls over a good half of Earth's Moon, along with the inner and outer portions of the solar system.
Scene set, it's time to dive right into a summary of the ruleset sufficient to let you have a go at the scenario that forms the bulk of this document. Basically each character has eight attributes, used to provide a target to roll under to accomplish a task. If the character has an appropriate skill, the number of ranks in that skill are added to the relevant attribute to form the target number. The roll, by the way, is made on 2d20, but each die counts separately giving an indication of how well he has done at his attempt. A natural 20 introduces a complication, even if the character has managed to do whatever he was trying to do; but if the result is a failure including a natural 20, that failure becomes critical! There's a bit more to it, of course, but this is the gist of it.
Initiative, turn order, combat actions, damage, wounds and healing are all dealt with before we come to a section on Weapons, Equipment and Gear. Oh, and due to the nature of the threats characters face, there's a piece on Mental Strain and Madness. There is then some information for budding GMs on how this game works, and then we get to the adventure, Straffar Gatan 39, in which the characters are cast as detectives in the Luna City PD answering an emergency call. Four suitable pre-generated characters are provided, and the scenario links in to an adventure that is in the pipeline, as well as beeing well-seeded with potential threads you can explore in your own adventures.
This is a game in which dark foreboding, tension and paranoia form a backdrop against which characters fight dark forces and (hopefully) save the day.... at least, until the next time. If this sort of weirdness appeals, dark near futures with things crawling out of the woodwork, madness lurking around the corner and a mish-mash of technolgocial advances and ancient knowledge, come try this out... and start getting excited about the release of the game in August 2014.
[5 of 5 Stars!]
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The Many Deaths of Edward Bigsby
Megan R.
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Date Added: 03/01/2014 10:45:06
A most remarkable and strange adventure. Now, someone turning up on the investigators' doorstep and asking for help is quite normal. Even the poor fellow dropping dead before he manages to explain his problem is not completely out of the ordinary... but when what appear to be duplicate corpses start turning up all over town, then you KNOW something weird is going on!
Oh. All of the corpses have the party's address in their pocket. Just the thing to send nosy police officers round to visit.
This is a fast-moving rapidly escalating adventure that should keep the party on their toes. The book opens by revealing what is actually happening, and how it could so easily lead to Things That Should Not Be did the characters fail to deal with the problem. All the notes are laid out well, with clear indications of which skills might reveal the clues if the right questions are asked and the characters look in the right places: good use of the GUMSHOE rules mechanics that underpin Trail of Cthulhu. There's plenty of advice on how to deal with potential character actions too, as well as some gloriously atmospheric notes on the seedier parts of Soho in London, where the adventure is located.
The characters will have the opportunity to explore much of the underbelly of London as they chase down the plethora of clues provided. There's plenty for them to do - and plenty of potential contacts for them to make, should they ever be here again. It creates a good alternate reality, with lots going on apart from the matter the characters are investigating, yet keeping the current investigation firmly in centre stage. There is an end-note linking locations and other material in this adventure to the Trail of Cthulhu product Bookhounds of London, although you don't need to have it to make the most of this work.
This is an exciting and potentially deadly adventure that should keep the characters on their toes throughout.
[5 of 5 Stars!]
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Lost Spells of Canthar - 10 Necromancies
Lost Spheres Publishing
Megan R.
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Date Added: 02/28/2014 09:59:09
This is a neat selection of ten new spells from the School of Necromancy. The underlying story is of a lost ancient realn, Canthar, that was noted for the talents of its sorcerers... apparently in real life, this is a feature of the author's own campaign world, and it is a place where the brave and curious can discover new magicks. Now we too can share in them!
As befits necromantic spells, most of these are quite nasty. Some may even do harm to your alignment if you have aspirations to be good! Depending on the campaign, the GM may prefer to limit these - at least until a spellbook is found - to NPC necromancers.
One really nasty spell is Enfeeble - this reduces the target's strength and dexterity to such an extent that they can barely carry anything or even move, and requires significant healing magic to restore their abilities. Some of the spells enable the caster to either take over the body of an undead creature or to utilise its senses; while others create fear effects in their targets.
After reading this, you'll likely conclude that necromancers aren't very nice people... but you will also realise how potent they can be. A nice collection for your ever-growing spellbook.
[5 of 5 Stars!]
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Modern Ruins 4
Megan R.
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Date Added: 02/28/2014 08:55:55
If poking around long-ruined urban buildings is part of your story, this mapset provides a derelict city block to root around in. Don't be fooled by the quite complex-looking ruin on the front cover, the actual building is quite simple.
A nice point is that the roof has fallen in, so you have a clear view of the internal layout, as well as some stairways leading down into cellars or other depths below. There's also what appears to be a lift shaft and stairs that once led upwards.
The roads around show evidence of long-term neglect, overgrown and cracked.
A somewhat strange suggestion involving subterranean ants is provided as an adventure seed; but an investigation of a long-ago incident or some post-apocalyptic scavenging seems a more likely use for this map.
As always, there's an A4 overview map and a series of maps with hex, square and no grids for miniatures use. There's also a huge JPEG image for those who have access to professional print facilities or who use a virtual table top for their gaming.
[4 of 5 Stars!]
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Poprock - AoV Solo (M&M3e)
Xion Studios
Megan R.
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Date Added: 02/27/2014 12:25:02
Most people regard vengeance as a dish best tasted cold... not Poprock, born of an angry young girl burning to avenge her father's murder. Her main power is the ability to unleash the energy contained in items when she throws them - she carries a whole bunch of ballbearings for the purpose - backed up with an extreme talent at the martial art of capoiera. Her general athleticism also makes her good at parkour. Quite a heady mix for a budding super-powered character!
The backstory gives involvement with known supervillains, who helped her identify and harness her powers, but given other associates she could as easily be a superhero instead. As a teenager, she'd also fit well into any game involving young superpowered individuals.
This is a well-constructed character with plenty of potential however you decide to use her.
[5 of 5 Stars!]
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Libram of the First Language: Truename Magic Reborn
Interjection Games
Megan R.
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Date Added: 02/25/2014 07:06:12
In the beginning was the Word - and a truename studies that word, and all the others that came after, using the power inherent in such words to manipulate reality. Most outsiders think he's just another wizard, but he knows he's not: his power is derived in a completely different manner. A truenamer's source of power is his encyclopedic, or rather dictionarylike, knowledge of the First Language, also known as Truespeech, or so we are told here.
So what is this Truespeech? Basically it describes everything that is, was, and shall be - items and concepts alike. If you knew it all, you'd have complete control over, well, everything. It is impossible for any sentient mind to manage that, of course, but even limited knowledge confers great power. Philosophy aside, the game mechanics create a spell-like mode of operation, with the truenamer using 'recitations' to cause desired effects by articulating the change he wants to take place.
As the truenamer rises in level, he understands more and more and has access to a wider range of recitations, and the ability to cause more complex effects. To increase the range of effects, there's a sort of meta-recitation called inflexion - it's all in the way you say it, as well as what you say... however the universe itself is more resistant to some things than others, so some of these variants are harder to cause.
As well as the core character class, several archetypes are given: the orator, the truescribe and the verminspeaker. These explore different aspects of truespeech, and introduce greater variety as to what you can do with it. Feats that enhance your use of truespeech and (of course) a whole bunch of recitations themselves are also provided. Finally, there are some prestige classes for those that progress that far.
It's a whole new area of study, opening up new horizons, and yet working mechanically within established patterns so it is not so hard or unbalancing to introduce it into your game. A nice concept to add to the wealth of magical theory.
[5 of 5 Stars!]
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The Genius Guide to More Barbarian Talents
Rogue Genius Games
Megan R.
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Date Added: 02/24/2014 10:30:53
Piling option upon option, this work provides a whole host of 'talents' for barbarian characters. These talents are swapped in for the standard barbarian class features, on a one-for-one basis, with some being better suited for reserving until the barbarian gets up a few levels.
The introduction explains that they come in different categories: edges, talents, advanced talents and grand talents.
Then we move on to a closer look. Edges are fundamental to the barbarian's worldview and can be almost spiritual in nature. Talents are a bit more practical, and often reflect a closeness to nature or the innate talent for combat that most barbarians seem to have. Greater talents (presumably the same as 'advanced' ones, which seem to have disappeared by now!) and grand talents kick in at higher levels, but serve the same purpose as regular talents. In all cases, whenever the barbarian would qualify for a new class feature, he can take one of these instead. There are also some rage powers for those barbarians wishing to capitalise on that feature of their class.
While the main listings come under what category of ability they are, there's a very useful section which groups them all by theme: battle expertise (offensive or defensive), combat manoeuvres, craft and cunning, durability and resistance, mounts and animal companions, movement, perception, primitive and primal, rage and intimidation, shapeshifting, and spells and mysticism. This makes it easy to look for an appropriate one suited to your needs when working out your build path.
The various options are interesting and give plenty of scope for you to tailor a barbarian character to precisely what you want. If you enjoy optimising and configuring unique characters and play a barbarian, this is well worth a look.
[5 of 5 Stars!]
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[PFRPG] Player's Options: The Ayutthayan Monk
Purple Duck Games
Megan R.
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Date Added: 02/23/2014 11:19:16
At first glance you might think, so what? This is just a re-write of the standard fantasy monk. Perhaps it is, but where it scores is that the entire underlying philosophy and history of the Ayutthayan monks is wound through the game mechanics rather than being bolted on as an afterthought to explain what that monk is doing in your fantasy campaign world where there might not really be any of the sort of traditions that underpin a classic oriental unarmed fighting style. (I remember way back in the 1980s playing a D&D Monk as a Chinese person perpetually confused with the standard 'cod-European' fantasy world in which he found himself...)
Here the opening text paints the scene of a single adventurer who retired to a life of contemplation, but was pestered by visitors... some of whom stuck around to become his first disciples, and who - being themselves proponents of different fighting styles - created what became several different strands of the same core martial philosophy. These strands are reflected in the options available as class features as the monk rises in level - the ones you choose chart your progress in your preferred style. Some are acquired by means of mystical tattoos, a beautiful and traditional touch.
The combat styles are based on Thai martial arts and are described well, enabling each monk to develop a coherent - and potentially devastating - combat style. There is also a selection of feats and an array of new weapons appropriate for ayutthayan monks, a new tactical manoeuvre called a Bone Break and a sample character to let you try out this class or just give you some ideas to get you going.
If you want to play a monk, this is a good way to go because of the coherent background philosophy that underpins the mechanics of the styles available. Pick it up, mix it in to your campaign world's history and you do not need to explain how you came to be.
[5 of 5 Stars!]
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One Knight Games, Vol 1, Issue 3
Avalon Game Company
Megan R.
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Date Added: 02/22/2014 12:24:57
A neat idea, and one that will have you on the edge of your seats for an evening: a game of racing motorcycles. Rules and character generation are simple by design, as you ought to be able to get this game up, running and completed within a single session with minimal preparation - indeed, it can almost be played without a referee (if the players don't squabble too much!).
The aim is that every player will be one of the racers, but there are other people around so those who want to take this concept and make more of it might take on such roles as support staff, race officials and so on. Played as written, however, there are a series of programmed events that will happen at certain points during the proceedings which make it a whole lot more exciting that just motorbikes racing around a track (and that can be exciting enough...).
The action takes place in two parts. There is a race, in which one player-character WILL be killed. That may sound tough, but it's at the heart of the adventure as a whole, because the second part involves another race several years later when the dead racer's child has grown up and comes to participate in their first race (played, of course, by the player of the dead cyclist).
Specific rules associated with bike racing are included, but the main rules are in a separate document: the core One Knight ruleset (it's included with your download) which is consistent across all One Knight Games.
This is a nice way to fill out a single gaming session, but future One Knight Games based on the cycle racing theme are planned, so even if using this model of gaming you will have the option of returning to the track. There is also the potential to take it all a bit further. The game is cyberpunk in style so if you are playing anything of that genre, cycle racing at the Cylon track might be a popular spectator sport and you could use this ruleset to moderate races. If characters in your 'main' game want to get involved in racing, well, you might choose to use the plotline as well, and either adapting your regular ruleset or using this one for specific race-related matters as you see fit.
[4 of 5 Stars!]
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Enhanced Racial Guide: Bhriota
Fat Goblin Games
Megan R.
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Date Added: 02/22/2014 09:53:14
Deeply embedded in the lore of the Shadows over Vathak setting, the bhriota are beastial and savage hominids, most of whom are irredeemably evil... not promising stock at all. They are tribal, with shamans who lead them in worship of the Old Ones and most view weakness of any kind as shameful. Those few who show any shreds of compassion generally find it politic to leave their tribal homes and seek their fortune elsewhere... becoming the small number of bhriota adventurers.
Full rules mechanical details are given for those who wish to play a bhriota. Large (often over 7' tall), with bonuses to strength and constitution and to Intimidate - due to their racial reputation - they present an interesting alternative to a pure barbarian character, and one which is embedded into the Shadows of Vathak setting. Those who do seek the adventuring lifestyle can follow most careers, often flavouring the chosen class with aspects of their tribal background - for example bhriota bards generally drum and recount tales from bhriota dark oral history. Many racial traits are available, mirroring different aspects of tribal custom and nature.
Next comes a collection of racial archetypes. The insane assailant is a barbarian archetype, whilst the savage huntsman is a ranger one. An esoteric binder is a strange summoner archetype and there is a witch doctor one based on the witch.... one with a penchant for pain and suffering. Other racial feats and campaign racial traits follow.
Bhriota also practise rune magic, and this is explained in detail. There are eight known rules than can be mastered, and although their effects are magical, runic lore may be studied by any class of character. Once a rune is mastered, a process that involves study and often a quest, it may be inscribed on an object permanently or 'improvised' on the fly to access the inherent powers associated with it. As well as the runes themselves, there are several associated feats.
Next comes a prestige class, the bhriota shaman, who employs curses, shamanistic dances, and herbal medicine and remedies to accomplish his ends. Their method of cursing is interesting. To gain the effect of a bestow curse spell, the shaman enacts a ritual naming the target and drives a nail into a special 'curse board' - and unlike the spell, this can target anyone known to the shaman who is on the same plane of existance... never mind having to touch them! Some other shamanistic powers are accessed by dancing, thus making it a quite unusual and spectacular class.
Bhriota equipment, weapons and magic items follow, and then there is a discussion of known tribes and their identifying characteristics... and their own specific tribal traits which may be taken by members of that tribe alone.
If you are using the Shadows of Vathak setting, this is a well-integrated race that will enhance your game. If you do not, but would like a savage and strange race to populate some dark corner of your world, this is a well-considered one that could prove an interesting challenge.
[4 of 5 Stars!]
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- Greek: diabolos, slanderer, accuser, or traducer
The word is used as a name for a fallen angel or evil spirit, especially for the chief of the rebellious angels, Lucifer or Satan (Matthew 25). In both the Old and the New Testament he is represented as a personal being cast off by God and hostile to men, going about like "a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour" (1 Peter 5). Adorned at his creation with sanctifying grace, he sinned by pride, and with many other heavenly spirits was denied the' beatific vision. His abode is hell, and he cannot enjoy the benefits of the Redemption. Yet he remains a rational spirit, possessed of the knowledge he had before the fall, and in the administration of the universe is permitted, for God's own purposes, to exercise some influence upon animate and inanimate creatures. Cases of diabolic obsession, possession, and infestation are numerous. Christ drove out devils, and empowered the Apostles to do so. In the Church the institution of the order of exorcists testifies to belief in a personal devil.
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Anthony Davis became the second University of Kentucky freshman in three years to be the NBA's No. 1 overall draft choice as the New Orleans Hornets took Davis with the first pick of the NBA Draft on Thursday.
Kentucky's John Wall was the first pick of the 2010 draft, by Washington, and now the Hornets have made Davis, a 6-foot-11-inch rebounding and shot-blocking demon, the centerpiece of a franchise that's under new ownership. Tom Benson, who also owns the NFL's New Orleans Saints, purchased the team in April from the NBA, which had assumed ownership of the Hornets in December 2010.
Ever since the Hornets won the draft lottery on May 30, it's been assumed they would select Davis with the first pick.
Davis was only the second freshman to be named college player of the year (Kevin Durant was the other), and Davis has been compared to Bill Russell because of his size, body type and ability to change games with his rebounding and shot-blocking. The Hornets will expect him to have an immediate impact defensively and on the boards, although he might not put up big offensive numbers immediately.
Earlier this week, the Hornets traded away center Emeka Okafor, and power forward Chris Kaman is a free agent the Hornets reportedly do not expect to re-sign, so the Hornets need big men.
Davis averaged just 14.2 points per game in his only college season, but he was still the top scorer for a Kentucky team that won a national championship. He averaged 10.4 rebounds and led the nation in blocked shots at 4.65 a game, yet fouled out of just one game.
Davis was named the Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four even though he scored just six points on 1-for-10 shooting in the title-game victory over Kansas.
He handles the ball well for his size, primarily because he played guard for much of his life before a late growth spurt.
Davis needs to add muscle to bang against NBA big men on a nightly basis. But he is just 19 years old and figures to mature physically.
Although he played center in college, Davis is expected to play the power forward spot in the NBA.
The Hornets also have the No. 10 pick in the first round of this draft to add a piece around Davis. They'd also like to re-sign free agent guard Eric Gordon.
This is the third straight year and the fifth time in the past six years that a college freshman was the No. 1 overall pick, following the selection of Wall two years ago and Kyrie Irving by Cleveland last year.


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Is there any Gi or No Gi comps coming up any time soon in Scotland??
Is there any Gi or No Gi comps coming up any time soon in Scotland??
Check our calendar for events. One on the 14th of sep in Edinburgh
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I thought that one got cancelled?? cheers
Been cancelled for a few weeks now, no-one entered before the deadline. TBH it's getting more and more difficult to put events on, there are no longer any suitable venues in Glasgow with the Kelvin Hall shutting and Meadowbank is a lot of hassle for us to run since we are all based in Glasgow, especially given the comps their aren't the busiest.
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Is Kelvin Hall closing for good?? it was a good venue!!
Granite City Grappling are hosting a no-gi submission grappling tournament at Banks o' Dee Sports Centre in Aberdeen on Saturday, November 2. Sign-ups will take place on the day. The competition will start at 1pm. Weigh-ins will take place in the morning, with the start time for that to be confirmed. Weight classes and rules will be as standard in most Scottish competitions, but full details will be posted in due course. Just put the date in your diaries for now.
Aberdeen is a trek for most people I would imagine, hopefully it's busy but I don't know.
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It's going to be shut for at least 2 years, during which time they are totally revamping it (it was badly needing it tbh). Problem is I doubt it will have the equipment we need to run a tournament as all the mates etc got moved to the Emirates, and BJJ is too small a sport to have there (exact quote from when we enquired)
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ah that's shit mate, you would think they would at least of given you a go at running a comp there!!
Last year's comp was well attended, so fingers crossed. Plus, there's a fair few clubs in the North-east and most of the comps that run are a trek for us lot to get to! Nice to have it up here for a change.


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Could we "head it off at the pass" by going to stronger states, and weaker federal government, and allow citizens to move to states that appeal more to them?
Just crazy, 100 years down the road thinking here.....
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The Mississippi's and Alabama's and South Carolina's of the world would fold like a cheap tent.
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I for one am a big fan of southern success.
I can't believe it took 4 posts....
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Most of the South would never really go with that, as it would be economic suicide.
Why would the North not go for it?
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Why would the North not go for it?
I'm not sure why they would, but economically it would actually be viable.
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You mean like if States had the power bring about laws that are against Federal laws?
No, more like taking much of the responsibilities from the federal government and give it to the states.
Flipping the tax burden around. Let the federal gov be in charge of interstate travel, and defense, and the state for the rest.
Instead of 5% to the state, and 25% to the federal, have it turned around.
If Mississippi wants bad schools and low income taxes....so be it.
If New Jersey wants awesome schools and high income taxes....so be it.
Give people options.
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This falls in line with one of my theories about the structure of the country and the way its developed in respect to its land mass, resource hot spots, and population centers
The two big ideological sects in this country fall all the way back to the rural based production areas for either farming or resource extraction and then you have the highly populated zones of highly interactive more shared lifestyle in the city with factory based production. Now that we've gone through the rise and evolution of the American suburbs to a more new urbanist/edge city philosophy where a bulk of the country likes to live, it has blurred the lines between the two ideological ends that have evolved in this country. The founders of this country could not have envisioned the way we have morphed into this technological online office based globally connected lifestyle.
The sides that act as the basis for division just do not match up with our post-modern culture from a physical and societal infrastructure perspective. Without modernization/overhaul, the actual population will continue to evolve and the guys in DC will continue to be stuck in post-war policies and arguments, manipulating from the top, not knowing how to actually serve the evolved lifestyles rather just knowing how to make them feel socially comfortable.
Its not about giving a certain level of government more power but becoming sustainable at the most local level possible in all aspects.
I honestly think in order to do so, we don't need to give more power to the "states" but rather expand and modify the physical boundaries of states. Given how our economy has evolved relative to our technologies and regional make-up, the "state" in many regards has become irrelevant. I think we need more regionally defined states with less representative layers. A total rethink of our in-house borders and government.


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As the Josiah Bartlett Center's Grant Bosse first pointed out, Rep. Gary Coulomb, D-Berlin, has filed House Bill 514, which would let legislators accept free Cannon Mountain ski passes from the state parks and recreation director. Cannon is the state-operated ski slope located in Franconia Notch.
Legislative ethics rules bar lawmakers from receiving gifts worth more than $25. Cannon Mountain charges $47 for a half-day lift ticket and $70 for a full day. HB 514 would get around this obstacle by some rather obvious sleight of hand. The bill "exempts the receipt of ski passes for Cannon Mountain ski area by members of the general court from the definition of a gift."
If a ski resort owner gave legislators on key regulatory committees, such as Senate Commerce or House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, free lift tickets, it would be an obvious violation of the ethics rules. Under HB 514, the state parks and recreation director could give members of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees free ski passes, and that would be OK - even though those committee members play powerful roles in deciding how much state money Cannon Mountain receives from the taxpayers.
Some legislators say they need to visit Cannon to better understand how it operates. Fine, then arrange with the management for a tour. No legislator needs to ski the mountain for free to understand how it is run any more than a legislator needs to go on food stamps to understand how public assistance works. As Cannon receives direct state appropriations, any offer of free ski passes carries with it a potentially corrupting influence. The gift ban clearly should apply.


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