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Rusch's stories do not fall into a single sub-genre of science fiction.
She shows that she is equally comfortable in writing in an historical setting, as demonstrated by
"The Gallery of His Dreams," about Civil War photographer Matthew Brady, or adoption in a futuristic dystopia in the
Hugo- and Nebula-nominated "Echea." It is impossible to pigeon-hole Rusch, because no two stories have the same feel,
even when they deal with the same issues.
Another strength in Rusch's stories is that the specific characters are very important for the story to be
successful. Brooke Delacroix from "Millennium Babes" would react completely differently than Steffie in "Coolhunting"
in just about any specific situation. All too often, SF authors focus on the ideas to the exclusion of strong and
independent characterizations. Rather than allow herself to use cliché characters, Rusch tailors her characters for
the stories in which they appear.
One of the things which Rusch is short on in her stories is action.
This is issue- and thought-based speculative fiction rather than adventure stories. In some cases, Rusch doesn't put
quite enough activity in the stories and the reader becomes acutely aware of the slow pace. In most cases, however,
Rusch's tales move at an appropriate speed for the story and ideas she wishes to present.
Because of the range of the stories and the period of time over which they were published, Rusch's growth as an author
is eminently noticeable in Stories for an Enchanted Afternoon. Although the stories are not presented in
chronological order, it is easy to tell which tales are early examples of her work and which came later when she has
become more able to handle a multitude of complex themes. This is not to say that the earlier stories are less
enjoyable, just that the later ones are more adroitly handled.
The title of the collection, Stories for an Enchanted Afternoon, conjures images of a
lazy day with a cup of tea in a pastoral setting.
The stories, themselves, do not support this image. They are realistic, without falling into the realm of grittiness. The
ideas Rusch includes are more complex than those which might be appropriate for a lazy afternoon when escapism is more
sought than challenge.
Stories for an Enchanted Afternoon is a strong collection of stories by an author who has written fiction of all
lengths, but whose reputation is primarily as a short fiction author and editor. For those who are primarily acquainted
with Rusch through her editing of The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, this collection will demonstrate the
writing ability which initially got her noticed within the genre.
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Right from the get go an impossible standard has been set for fighters like Roy a standard they can never hope to match, as much as their desire and ego drives them. Before touching gloves with a fighter who has pursued him doggedly since their amateur days referee Jay Nady asked the two boxers if they had any questions. With a bravado that must have either annoyed or stunned Jones, Antonio Tarver responded, What excuse will you have this time, Roy? He was alluding to their first fight, a close, disputed decision win for Jones in which he brushed aside its competitiveness due to having to lose so much weight in coming down from the heavyweight ranks. Less than five minutes later, Roy would be flat on his back. The victim of one perfect left hook. I beat him to the punch, said an elated Tarver. I would have knocked anybody out with that punch. I felt it to the bottom of my toes. The way he hit [the canvass], I knew I caught him sweet. Jones would say later that, It can happen to anybody. And that he was Probably bored with Tarver and just got caught with a good shot. Excuses? Well, any fighter who has never been knocked out before, much less beaten, must be at a complete loss for an explanation as to what the hell just happened to him. It would have been nice though had Roy simply tipped his cap and attended the post fight press conference instead of slinking away into the night. It was a classless move on his part. One which gives even more fodder for his detractors. After years of gloating, making opponents wait in the ring, not showing up for pre-fight press conferences and generally anointing himself above it all, Roy Jones Jr. could have made converts out of many boxing fans and writers had he humbled himself just a bit. He didnt do that and it distances himself even further from their embrace. Perhaps he doesnt really care. Theres always been an almost inexplicable reluctance about Roy Jones Jr. the fighter. Oftentimes he came across as more businessman than pugilist. A man willing to fight no-hopers rather than some of the elite fighters that he should have fought; fighters like Nigel Benn, Chris Eubank or Darius Michalczewski. He probably would have beat them all, but he never fought them. Instead he fought Glenn Kelly, Richard Hall and Richard Frazier. Those fights provided the ammunition for his enemies and led to the invention of the term, Roycott. Roy may have been a star and a mainstay on the boxing scene but he never achieved the popularity of an Oscar De La Hoya or Sugar Ray Leonard. He simply played by his own rules and those rules involved the most money for the least amount of risk. Is it any wonder that he challenged the least challenging heavyweight in John Ruiz in his sojourn into the ranks of the big men? So in light of his knockout loss against Tarver what does all this mean? Where does Jones now belong in terms of historical significance? Making that determination now is probably just as bad as it was when some reasoned he was as good as or better than Robinson when he seemed unbeatable. Tarver may be that one fighter that will drive Jones to distraction no matter how many times they meet. Muhammad Ali had Ken Norton, Thomas Hearns had Iran Barkley and Sugar Shane Mosley had Vernon Forrest. Or maybe Jones just got caught and a third match would be completely different. The fact remains that in spite of the blemishes on his record and the questions surrounding the level of his opposition Roy Jones Jr. is a great fighter, arguably the preeminent fighter of the last 12 years, and is a lock for the International Boxing Hall Of Fame in Canastota. Hes earned that consideration all ready. At his best, in his lightning quick prime, he would be competitive with anyone from middleweight to light heavyweight. But Jones, despite what his adoring fans pontificated year in and year out, was not Superman. 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Micro mixer with fast diffusion
Miyake, Ryo and Lammerink, Theo S.J. and Elwenspoek, Miko and Fluitman, Jan H.J (1993) Micro mixer with fast diffusion. In: Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS '93: 'An Investigation of Micro Structures, Sensors, Actuators, Machines and Systems', Februari 7-10, 1993, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA (pp. pp. 248-253).
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Abstract: | A concept for micromixing of liquid is introduced, and its feasibility is demonstrated. The mixer allows fast mixing of small amounts of two liquids and is applicable to microliquid handling systems. The mixer has a channel for the liquid, an inlet port for the reagent, a 2.2-mm×2-mm×330-μm mixing area, and 400 micronozzles (15 μm×15 μm) through with a reagent is injected into the sample liquid. The resulting microplumes greatly increase the contact surface between the two liquids and hasten the speed of the mixing by diffusion. The fabrication process is extremely simple. The mixing is complete within a few seconds; a homogeneous state of mixing is reached in 1.2 s when the total volume injected is 0.5 μl and the injection flow rate is 0.75 μl/s |
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The twins and I will be attending IMATS in Los Angeles this next weekend {Jan 19-20} and would love to meet any fans who may also be attending. For anyone who does not know. You can learn more information about it here.
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For this weeks' tutorial, we essentially show you two tutorials in one! First, how to create a Feather Braid, and secondly, how to use that braid to create a cute Ladder Braid into a side ponytail.
{We have used this braiding technique for awhile, although we are just now filming a tutorial… and some of my hair-blogging friends have great tutorials as well, such as Princess Hairstyles, Girly Do Hairstyles, and Babes in Hairland!}
My twins are learning how to recreate this fun braid in their own hair, which is why we show you how to use it in a cute side braid… because it is easier to do on yourself that way!
The girls love this because the braid seems much more grown up than the simple ponytail version.
You will also note that this braid has a similar fun look as a few of our other ponytail combos, such as the Braided-Over Ponytail and the Side Fishtail Combo.
Items Needed: Brush, rat-tail comb, spray bottle, 3 small hair elastics, hairspray and accessory {if desired}.
Time Requirement: 3-5 minutes
Skill Level: Hard
Step-by-Step Instructions:
If you liked this hairstyle, please feel free to share!
Happy Hairdoing!
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Last week I showed you how to create a Dutch Waterfall Braid on my daughter…
Because it is a tricky braid to learn, and because so many fans are asking for it, this week's tutorial will show you how to create a DIY Dutch Waterfall Braid in on your own hair!
You can see that it is the exact exact same technique, but they key to mastering the braid is learning how to "feel" for the stranding in your own hands, and without being able to see the back of your head.
Trust me, this is a braid that everyone is going to comment on! Please do not get discouraged and give up if the braid does not turn out perfect the first time! ☺ {Practice always makes perfect!}
In last week's tutorial, I ended my daughters Dutch Waterfall Braid with a simple braid and elastic band. In this tutorial, for a more mature look, I chose to end the braid behind my left ear using two bobby pins in a crossed pattern. Once you master the braid, you can pretty much end it in any creative way you wish!
If you are looking to use this hairstyle to attend a wedding or school dance, you may choose to curl the falling strands with a wand!
Items Needed: Brush, rat-tail comb, 2 bobby pins, 1 alligator clip, hairspray {if desired}.
Time Requirement: 5 minutes
Skill Level: Hard
Happy Hairdoing!
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Comment on this post »We were contacted the other day by Intermountain Moms {mommy network on Facebook} to thank us for shouting out their page to our fans in a recent video. As part of that "Thank You" they are offering an exclusive giveaway to our US and International fans where you have a chance to win 1 of 5 Sephora $100 gift cards! Simply click the link, like their page, and let them know what you would use the gift card to buy! The giveaway ends on Dec 9th, 2012, at midnight, so be sure to enter!
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Many of you know how popular our Waterfall Braid has become! It has become the most searched, modern braid on the Internet. In fact, our Self Waterfall Braid tutorial is by far the most popular hairstyle tutorial on YouTube {at over 18,000,000 views}!
Since our first Waterfall Braid posting back in 2009, we promised to bring you beautiful variations of this braid and today's promises to be another beautiful one!
Here we show you how to create the Waterfall Braid using the Dutch Braid instead of a French Braid. Yes, it can be done… and next week we will upload how to DIY {Do-It-Yourself} this braid!
What I particularly love about the Dutch version is that the braid really pops out, creating the perfect accent for the falling strands!
The stranding {or stitching, as we call it} for the Dutch Waterfall Braid can be quite difficult. I will explain the steps the best way I can, but please be sure to view the video to gain a complete understanding:
You can see our other Waterfall Braid variations here:
I am sure that this Dutch Waterfall Braid will be just as viral as the original Waterfall Braid, since everyone is wanting to learn the latter! You can be the first to master this, and be the envy of all the other girls wearing just the Waterfall Braid!
If you LOVE this hairstyle, please be feel free to blog about it, share it on Facebook, tweet it on Twitter, pin it on Pinterest, and add it on Instagram. For the first time ever, we will accept all video responses of you showing the Dutch Waterfall Braid on YouTube {just be sure you tag us as CuteGirlsHairstyles in the video title}!
Items Needed: Brush, rat-tail comb, spray bottle, 1 large hair elastic, bow and hairspray {if desired}.
Time Requirement: 5 minutes
Skill Level: Hard
Happy Hairdoing!
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Comment on this post »The hairstyle for this week is sure to be a popular one, since so many women are reluctant to use too much heat in their hair. The golden question with using no heat is… how do you obtain gorgeous curls without it???
First, I want to give a huge shout-out to Intermountain Moms on Facebook! They have a program similar to Dial-a-Nurse, only they use pure social media to help us moms!
Nurse Dani at IntermountainMoms was able to help me this last week know when we should take CGH#1 to the doctor after she fractured her wrist during gymnastics… she saved me approx $150 for an x-ray that would have been too early to tell! {It is fractured, BTW. *sad*} They also have daily giveaways there, so be sure to enter! {My friend won a 1-month supply of diapers in August!}
Well, we have already shown you how to create No-Heat Headband Curls, and we have shown you how to make No-Heat Sock Curls.
How about another cute no-heat curling technique???
This version uses a technique we call Cocooning, yes, cocooning as in a caterpillar turning into a butterfly!
Since it uses a knot to, they style only provides curl on the bottom 2/3 of the hair, so I find that a headband or hat is the perfect accessory for this hairstyle! {You might also pull the hair up into a hair-wrapped ponytail, which will wonderfully show off those gorgeous curls!}
These cocoon curls also last for a few days, so you can combine these curls as a 2nd or 3rd day 'do using any of our accent braids, twists, etc!
Rather than try an explain the steps here, it is better for you to watch the video tutorial below… it will be much easier to follow that way…
Items Needed: Brush, rat-tail comb, spray bottle, bandana, hairspray {if desired}.
Time Requirement: 15-20 minutes
Skill Level: Hard
Happy Hairdoing!
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We are so happy to introduce two special guests for this video with Michelle Money (from ABC's "The Bachelor" and runner up on "Bachelor Pad") and her best friend/YouTube partner Laura Armstrong.
Many of you will recognize Michelle as a reality star, but did you also know that Michelle is a licensed cosmetologist? She has even offered to do a new cut and color on me soon! Laura is also a professional esthetician, and has a great knowledge of all things skin and beauty!
Some of you may be wondering how I came to know these two lovely ladies, so I will tell you the story…
I was sitting in my car waiting for gymnastics to end with CGH#4 and looked over to see Michelle waiting in the car next to me. I mustered up enough courage to go over and strike up a conversation with her. {She was so nice and did not seem as stand off-ish as many reality stars do!} In the process of our conversation, Michelle mentioned that she has a YouTube channel called the MMandLShow. I mentioned that my daughters and I also have a Youtube channel, and from there… the idea to do a collaboration video was born!
Of course I had to go home that night and check out their channel and quickly found myself watching many of their videos. I was intrigued by many of their hair-curling techniques {especially for more adult looking curls} and have been using some their techniques for months now on my own hair! I also loved many of their beauty secrets and one video in particular caught my eye {which I will detail in the next section}.
So I decided to meld the two together and film for you a beauty tip from the girls AND Michelle's secret to her gorgeous curls for which she is widely known!
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Beauty Tip: The PMD (Mersonal Microdermabrasion)
I'll just be honest here… Michelle is as beautiful in real life as she is on TV, probably even more! When I saw her in person, I immediately was curious how she obtained such fabulous skin! So, of course my attention was peaked when I stumbled onto a video by both Laura and Michelle talking about their "magic skin secret"… the PMD Personal Microdermabrasion tool!
I was curious enough that I ended up finding one myself and trying it out!
I'm happy to report that I've now been using it for about 3 months and I absolutely LOVE it!!! I simply incorporated it into my skin care regiment for once a week. It really does leave my skin feeling sooooo smooth, soft, and less wrinkly!
For those of you not familiar with the PMD, it essentially buffs the top layer of dead skin away which then gives your skin a more soft, younger looking, and fresh look. You will find that it helps control fine lines, wrinkles, big pores, and even some acne scarring.
Once I had tried it, and decided I loved it on my skin, I thought I would try it on my daughter's skin. She is almost 13, and doesn't have fine lines or wrinkles yet… but she is getting some of that normal teenage acne on her forehead and nose. I thought I would just test it out on her as well to see if the PMD would help with the acne. I was enthusiastically surprised when it did! Not that it cleared up her acne 100%, but I can tell that it removed some of the worst dead skin and pore-clogging oils from the surface and allowed her acne cream to absorb better.
When using the PMD, make sure you view the accompanying instructional DVD first, to avoid damaging the skin.
I'm sure you will love this little secret! After I started telling people about how much I liked it, I was surprised to learn how many other people I know are already using it! Hahahaha… I guess I am on the "slow boat " with this one! Other YouTubers like AndreasChoice, MissGlamorazzi, Elle Fowler's AllThatGlitters21, etc, have all been talking about it already!
If you decide you want to try the PMD, as I have done, you can do so by visiting the PMD Website here. If you enter the coupon code CuteGirlsHairstyles, then you can receive 25% off of your order! Thank you, PMD!
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Hair Technique: Michelle Money Curls
Items Needed: Brush, rat-tail comb, flat iron, 1 inch or 1 ¼ inch curling iron {we used Hot Tools brand}, hairspray, dry shampoo, and pomade
Time Requirement: Approximately 30 minutes {depending on amount of hair}
Skill Level: Hard
Step-by-Step Instructions:
This hairstyle may take a little more time, depending on your length of hair, but it will create an amazing look that will last for several days! Believe it or not, the curls will actually get better looking as the days go on. In this video, Michelle's were already three days old, and I wore this style for 4 days before washing again and it looked great!
Enjoy, and Happy Hairdoing!
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FTC Disclaimer: The PMD was provided to me free of charge for review purposes, and the opinions are strictly our own. I am not affiliated with PMD nor am I receiving commissions on any sales based upon my recommendation.
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The Pacifica Center for the Arts is a multi-use complex made up of visual and performing arts organizations as well as individual artist studios.
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The mission of the Sanchez Art Center is to create community through art.
The art center provides exhibitions by emerging and established California artists; education and outreach programs designed to make art accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds; and affordable studio space for up to 30 Bay Area artists.
The art center has three exhibition spaces:
Opening receptions are generally held from 7 to 9 p.m. on the first Friday of each exhibition. Galleries are staffed by volunteers and, during exhibitions, are open to the public on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m (except opening Fridays). Admission is free. Office hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 1 to 5 p.m.
In 1996, a group of artists, volunteers, and local residents, in cooperation with the City of Pacifica, leased an abandoned elementary school building that they subsequently converted into the Sanchez Art Center.
In 1998, with a neighborhood grant from the Peninsula Community Foundation, a team of local artists, youth, and family members completed Pacifica's only large-scale mural, containing images that celebrate community spirit and commitment to diversity.
In 2000, the Mary Harris Arts Education Room was established for art classes and summer art camps. In 2007, with support from the First National Bank at Linda Mar, our Ceramics Lab opened for classes and ceramics firing.
The Art Center is home to the Art Guild of Pacifica, whose 200 members volunteer for exhibitions, events, and gallery sitting, as well as serving on the center's committees and board.
The Sanchez Art Center is a non-profit organization. Funding comes from grants, donations, art classes, art sales, and art studio rentals. We rely on the volunteer efforts of our studio artists, members of the Art Guild of Pacifica, and the community to help carry out our programs for the community.
BOARD OF DIRECTORSArthur Takayama, President
Maryann Dresner, Secretary
Cindy Abbott, Treasurer
Kathy Miller, Interim Art Guild President
DeWitt Cheng
Gale Frances
Jan Hanway
Peter Loeb
Bonnie Miller
Linda Salter
ADVISORY BOARD Alida Bray, President/CEO History San José Susan Hillhouse Leask, Acting Senior Curator San Jose Museum of Art Philip Linhares, Chief Curator (ret.) Oakland Museum of California Marian Parmenter, Co-Founder San Francisco Museum of Modern Art Artists Gallery Jacquelin Pilar Former Curator, Fresno Art Museum Larry Rinder Dean of Graduate Studies, California College of the Arts Adjunct Curator, Whitney Museum San Francisco Art Commissioner Peter Selz UC Berkeley Professor Emeritus Founding Director of Berkeley Art Museum
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Jerry Barrish, Artistic Director
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Like 2000-1998ish stale. So fucking stale that you could break your teeth on it and it crumbles in your mouth with a bland aftertaste. The recent games, like GW2, TSW and friends have combat that is bland and boring if you've been playing MMOs since EQ/UO, or even before (NWN). The latter games sort of mask that fact by making quests a lot more interesting, adding platforming elements, but ... at the end of the day the activity you engage in most in those games is COMBAT. It's almost a paradox: Why is the combat, the activity you do the most, the weakest? I know it's not easy to implement something really nifty like Chivalry without putting a lot client-side and leaving it vulnerable to hacks. To keep using that as an excuse and adding all of the bells and whistles that TSW and GW2 boast just doesn't seem to make any sense.. to me at least. Is it really that much cheaper to just add more things/tools to spice things up than actually innovate, and/or do people simply not care that much about combat? That is the question on my mind that I wish to discuss. So what is your take on the issue, or is there even an issue in your book? |
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Most game combat is "stale" if you've been playing games your entire life. But in regards to MMO combat, minor changes can change the way people perceive combat. Personally I think DCUO still has the best MMO combat even after all this time, and even with the sometimes faulty targeting and animation cancelling. |
I don't disagree. But there are a couple of ways to improve upon combat: - go the FPS route .. there are quite a few MMOFPS now. - go the action RPG route. NWO is trying to do that a bit. Obviously it can be done better. Marvel Heroes goes the full Diablo combat route (but not as polished as D3, or Incredible Adventure of Van Helsing), and you can argue it is not a "real" MMO. - STO has interesting ship combat. It is still tab targeting, but you have to deal with facing and turning rate ... it is interesting and different compared to other MMO toon based combat (although the ground combat is nothing to write home about). |
Originally posted by Piechunks You are jaded, you should stop playing games altogether. You will never find another MMO that you enjoy long term EVER. Just like the sandbox nutjobs you will roam these forums for a decade flaming the current market and holding up some fantastical belief that a new game will BLOW YOU AWAY with its awesome combat features. People who enjoy games play them for the entire package not one particular THEORY on a feature which only encompasses part of the experience. Those of us that are real gamers have played countless games that did not have 100% ideal systems as if we had designed them ourselves, and yet we still had great fun and memorable experiences playing them. I feel sorry for people like you and many others on this forum. Your standards make it impossible for you to enjoy gaming now or ever, and you are kind of a bore to be around and listen to frankly. http://xivpads.com/?1595680 |
I don't play MMORPGs for their combat. There are much better genres that do this so much better. I've never really understood why players look to MMORPGs for their combat fixes... |
Originally posted by AlBQuirky Because combat is 90% of MMO gameplay .. raids, dungeon runs, arena, battleground, and even quests in the world are about combat. All the non-combat MMOs (tales in the dessert, SIMS online ..) are either very niche or crash-n-burn. What else can you play MMORPG for? I doubt many play MMORPGs for housing, or slow travel. |
Originally posted by Piechunks Do yourself a favor. Replay the games like GW2, NWN, Tera, etc. (TSW's combat is actually quite bad in a lot of ways). Then go back and actually play an MMO from 2000/1998. If you can't see the difference you need to turn off the computer and go outside. I've also been playing MMOs since UO, and there has been quite a big jump between the MMOs today and the ones back then. Combat has gotten MUCH more active (good luck trying to dodge in UO), it's also gotten more complex in many ways. There's been a pretty huge shift away from passives-oriented combat. Furthermore quite a few games nowadays feature more combo-oriented combat. A trend that was start in FFXI with the renkei system. I had a lot of fun with the games from 2000, but when it comes to MMOs especially I realize that many of those games are just archaic by today's standards. Not only would the combat not hold up at all, but many of the mechanics would just feel bland compared to today's games. It's the nostalgia telling you differently. |
Oddly enough I do agree. GW2 and TSW combat is by far the weakest part in either game, going for action based combat but feeling like a slippery mess. Still, Tera works as a good example of doing action combat right, or at the very least pushing it in the right direction. While I feel it could be improved for sure, it did the core element of combat right, even if other areas are a bit lack luster unfortunately. In the end though, I think Tera shows also that combat can't be the only factor in the game. Combat IS a huge part yes, but it needs other elements as well. Unfortunately as well... people will even protest against systems that might involve more innovation in how its handled. I remember cries and cries about being rooted in Tera which to me is just insane that 'rooting' is a killer, considering it not only makes combat feel more responsive, but it adds an element of skill that when done right can really make combat vastly better. Look at GW2 and how its auto attacks and moving around makes it extremely floating and weakens the combat greatly. I feel that there are plenty of stale combat mechanics, but there still are some attempting to push the envelop. Neverwinter might of found a good balance to try and lure some more into a different style of combat mixing the two better then GW2 did, but its still has work to go and there needs to be more steps to get casual players into more skill based combat that is more advanced. |
I realize that letters and genre mean nothing to you, as long as it is "fun!" (as if there is 1 player of games that does not seek fun), but MMORPG (look at the thread title) is NOT a generic MMOXXX. MMO gameplay perhaps, not MMORPG gameplay. MMOFPS gameplay, for sure, not MMORPG. What you say is true, though. 80-90% of MMORPG gameplay is all about combat. I have listed many, many times before why *I* play MMORPGs (I need a stinkin' world!"). They do not coincide with *your* reasons (I don't need no stinkin' world!"). What you find boring, I find fun and interesting. What *you* seek out (combat, combat, combat) *I* try to avoid as much as possible. You're in the majority. Gratz. |
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Originally posted by Murugan +1 Cool Crowfall info and speculation - http://www.thewulfden.com/search/label/Crowfall |
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RPG's come from table-top, dice-rolling games. Your character's success depends largely on dice-rolls, not on how well you handle the mouse/keyboard/controller. I loved EQ combat, and had fun mashing buttons, watching results in the text window; and also had time to talk to the group, guild, or even in the chat channel. If you find these activities boring, don't blame the genre. Luckily, i don't need you to like me to enjoy video games. -nariusseldon. |
Originally posted by Murugan Don't take this the wrong way, but by your own reasoning, you should stop reading the forums. No offense, but I'll continue to do what I want independent of the opinions and desires of people on the internet who I frankly don't care about. |
TSW was quite bad, I don't disagree with that. GW2 had something going on but was ultimately rather "meh". it is fairly hard to find a game you really, really enjoy these days (although MMO combat has always sucked). There are few nuggets of gold here and there tho. Don't lose hope. You're not alone. I skate to where the puck is going to be, not where it has been -Wayne Gretzky |
I don't find the combat stale, and enjoy the action combat mmos. What I find gets stale is the reason you're fighting at all.
Originally posted by Piechunks Well ditto and yet here you are with your thread, in your authoritative voice, talking about how "stagnant" the industry is. You then ask what others think the issue is, I responded. You are jaded. Of course you can continue posting here for the next decade about how much everything is SH*T ARRRGH WHY WON"T THEY LISTEN TO ME!!!! I don't happen to see the point of all that, but you'll get people agreeing with you that life is a black empty void with nothing but disappointment and sorrow, and that is what you likely wanted anyways. I'll leave you to it, have "fun". http://xivpads.com/?1595680 |
Originally posted by Murugan Thank you for your contribution to the discussion. Have a nice day. |
Originally posted by AlBQuirky +1, If I want a FPS, I will play it, I do not want my mmo to be more FPS, than mmorpg. IF people have their way, mmorpgs will be gone, for the sake of bam bam boom boom. |
Originally posted by Xthos Well OK, but what exactly do you want from an MMO then in the combat department? |
What's funny is for every post about stale combat in MMORPGs we get here there's a dozen more that complaining about any change no matter how small.
Wack a mole 3 button console combat isn't what an RPG is about, I cannot wait for generation ADHD to stop having so much influence on games.


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After the show was over, we didn't want Brad to leave, so we kept the camera's rolling and asked him out favorite questions-Which are your favorite things in life. And this is the part of our chat that you didn't get to see last week. Take a look, Brad Pitt's favorite things:
OPRAH: Favortie age or time in your life?
BRAD: Twizzlers. [Audience laughing and Brad laughs, looks at them with a big smile and says:] She asked!
OPRAH: I never met a person who named Twizzlers as their favorite candy.
OPRAH: Favorite time of year?
BRAD: Fall
OPRAH: Holiday... favorite holiday?
BRAD: Christmas....Thanksgiving.....christmas....Thanksgiving...[smiles and sticks out his tongue]
OPRAH: Favorite TV couple?
BRAD: Ahh...[Smiles] favorite TV couple....favorite TV coule...let me see....Oh geez, Ross and Rachel! [Smiles]
OPRAH: Oh geez!
OPRAH: Favorite sport?
BRAD: Rock climbing
OPRAH: Okay....to do or watch?
BRAD: Right now! To do. Yeah, I'm not much of a watcher.
OPRAH: Ok. Now that's a little known fact about Brad. Favorite vacation-thing to do-place.
BRAD: Europe - in the winter.
OPRAH: Is it true that you have bikes all over the country?
BRAD: That is true. All over the world actually. No, just a few. I lock them up and sometimes they're there when I get back.
OPRAH: So you buy a bike...
BRAD: Yeah, if I'm there three months, four months, five months. I like to get around on bike. It's just enough time for someone to go "Hey, isn't that..."[pointing his finger as if someone is riding by].
OPRAH: Then you store the bike...
BRAD: Yeah. Lock it up.
OPRAH: So you've got bikes.
BRAD: In a few places.
OPRAH: Any thing, material thing, you can't live without?
BRAD: Clothes.
OPRAH: Okay. Favorite Snack?
BRAD: Pizza
OPRAH: Favorite Cereal?
BRAD: Frosted Flakes
OPRAH: Alright!
BRAD: [Roars like Tony The Tiger]
OPRAH: Favortie book or Author?
BRAD: Cormac McCarthy
OPRAH: Favorite movie. Could you possibly have a favorite movie?
BRAD: Ah.....favorite movie....Cuckoo's Nest
OPRAH: I'm torn between Cuckoo's Nest and...um...I can't think of the name of the movie.
BRAD: You are torn !
OPRAH: Favorite TV show? Of all time
BRAD: All In The Family.
OPRAH: Favorite album?
BRAD: I'll give you a few, Neil Young... Bob Marley...Clapton
OPRAH: Favorite gift to give?
BRAD: Love
OPRAH: Love that Brad!
OPRAH: Favorite gift you've ever got?
BRAD: [Whispers in a high pitched voice "Love"]
OPRAH: Same thing?
BRAD: Yeah, that's a gift.
Oprah: Favorite Everyone has one of these...
BRAD: [Still answering the gift question] ah geez - my dad bought me a car.
OPRAH: Favorite teacher?
BRAD: I had this teacher in college who I absolutely hated. He pushed me and pushed me and pushed me, but he's my favorite. Can't remember his name.
OPRAH: Cause he's right now saying say it, say it Brad. I've told all the students for the past twelve years.
BRAD: You know, every now and then you get that kind of Dead Poets Society thing. That guy who goes completely against the norm, about how classes are supposed to be run, supposed to be taught by the book. This was that guy.......and my third grade teacher who was nice looking.
OPRAH: Okay. Favorite time of day?
BRAD: [Thinks hard on that one] It's really not that tough is it? Late at night.
OPRAH: Okay. Late at night. So you like to stay up late at night?
BRAD: Sometimes.
OPRAH: What time do you usually go to bed?
BRAD: Late.
OPRAH: Does that mean into the morning?
OPRAH: Like two?
BRAD: Sometimes. I like that one-three slot.
OPRAH: You do? then do you get up early?
BRAD: Sometimes. I like to stay up very very late and sleep late and sometimes I like to go to bed very very early and get up early. I like one or the other.
OPRAH: Favorite thing to sleep in?
BRAD: Oh come on! [embarrassed..laughs] the sheets!
OPRAH: (Back in the studio) Yeah Brad!
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Former Lebanon Prime Minister Saad Hariri with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Syria's Finance Ministry has frozen the assets of former Lebanon Prime Minister Saad Hariri and Future Movement MP Oqab Saqr, Syrian media reported this week.
Quoting a statement issued by the ministry, the media said the state "has frozen liquid and non-liquid assets for Saadeddine Hariri, Lebanon's former prime minister ... and Oqab Saqr."
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" I wish there was a simple "press up and shoot directly up" mechanic. I think it's dumb that it's like, "oh, shoot these meatslabs, but oh, you have to shoot them angled to hit them, good luck figuring out how to do that while this guy kills you over and over. "That was the easiest f-in boss battle of the game. I got hit maybe once that entire fight. =\ It's okay to suck at games dude (lord knows I get my ass handed to me at SSF4 all the damn time), but you don't need to blame it on something else.
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The strongly correlated metals U2Pt2In and U3Ni3Sn4 show pronounced non-Fermi liquid (NFL) phenomena at ambient pressure. Here we review single-crystal electrical resistivity measurements under pressure (p less than or equal to 1.8 GPa) conducted to investigate the stability of the NFL phase. For tetragonal U2Pt2In (l parallel to a) we observe a rapid recovery of the Fermi-liquid T-2-term with pressure. The Fermi-liquid temperature varies as T-FL similar to p-p(c), where p(c)= 0 is a critical pressure. The analysis within the magnetotransport theory of Rosch provides evidence for the location of U2Pt2In at a p= 0 antiferromagnetic quantum critical point (QCP). In the case of cubic U3Ni3Sn4 we find T-FL similar to (p-p(c))(1/2). The analysis provides evidence for an antiferromagnetic QCP in U3Ni3Sn4 at a negative pressure p(c)= -0.04+/-0.04 GPa.
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I've seen posts in here noting that cruise control on long trips helps with gas mileage. I have the base model Prius, which I love. I haven't wanted for the things with which it was not equiped, except for that cruise control and the cargo cover in the back, which I already got off of Ebay (honestly, I was a real dough-head when I bought the car because I thought it had cruise control on it - didn't realize it until I got home). Anyway, I would like to add it at some point in the future. Has anyone else done this? Would it be ridiculously expensive to do so?
The ECU on the Prius has cruise control built in, just as all Prius have the EV feature, but in the U.S. we don't get the EV button to use it. Your cruise control is there, but you have no way to turn it on or control it. You need the wiring harness and the control stalk. I don't imagine they are installed on the basic model, otherwise it would have cruise control. It might be possible to add, but it doesn't sound easy. Tom
I suggest you ask your dealer whether a cruise control kit is available. Basically, the cruise control kit would include the switch that mounts to the steering wheel, the brake light switch, maybe a new steering wheel, and maybe a new wiring harness. The hybrid vehicle ECU has a pin that controls the cruise control function. The cruise control switch applies various resistances across the pin to provide instructions to the HV ECU regarding OFF, ON, SET, RESUME, and CANCEL. In the "old days", owners of Classic Prius that were not factory-equipped with cruise control could retrofit this to their vehicles. Good luck.
I find myself using the CC less and less as I drive my Prius, I want to 'control' the vehicle, do pulse-and-glide, use mileage maximizing techniques which I happen (probably erroneously, but I have my ego to consider!) to think I am better at than some computer-chip. I did use the CC on a long trip, primarily to reduce fatigue, but don't consider myself a CC driver at all. None of the three Toyota pickups I've owned over the years, including my current base-model Tacoma, have had CC and I've never felt that it was a major handicap.
I believe that 2008 was the first year where cruise control was made optional on the non-Touring Prius, to help keep the base price down. You have to buy option pkg #1 or better to get CC. Touring comes with option pkg #1 at minimum, hence CC is a standard feature of that model.
It can be done. I have retrofitted CC in my Classic. The Italian '04 Prius also do not have CC. Some owners bought the CC kit from France. Here is the Part List for your reference.
I note in other threads, some have been able to get parts to add OEM Cruise Control in Japan and Europe, but I have come to a suspician that the Cruise Control might be tied in with the Vehicle Stability Control System for US Prius. Refernce attached Cruise Control Schematic for connections to: Throttle Control Motor, see page 261 Engine Control Module, see page 261, 262 Hybrid Vehicle Control ECU, page 263 thru 269 Multi Function Display a.k.a Combination Meter, page 263 Body ECU, page 264 Skid Control ECU, Power Source ECU, Gateway ECU page 265 Stop Light Swith (on brake pedal), page 266 Shift Lever Position Sensor, page 267 Cruise Control Switch, page 268 Motor Generator 1, page 268 Motor Generator 2, page 269 View attachment CruiseControlCircuits.pdf I assume the majority of the components above are already in place besides the Cruise Control Switch and Skid Control ECU, but the software could also be different. Also, the lamp for the Cruise On dash indicator might not be populated. I can hardly believe they would leave off cruise control if it was only a matter of the switch. Note that the Cruise Control Switch uses short cicuit and three different resistances to send signals for On/Off, Resume, Set and Cancel functions with two wires Connector C12 under the steering column. If someone without Cruise Control wants to conduct an experiment to determine if all components are in place, remove lower cover from steering column and find connector C12 with two wires Red and Green not connected to anything, see attached drawing. View attachment Dash Harness.pdf This would go to the Cruise Control Switch if you had one. The system would be turned on by a direct short (no resistance in the Cruise Control Switch) applied between these two wires with HSD on. If the Cruise Dash Light comes on, I would run out to a dealer and buy the Cruise Control Switch. Another option might be to buy a universal after market cruise control and rig the mechanical solenoid to the accelerator pedal under the dash. Due to cramped space, probably would need to devise some sort of pully arrangement with no chance of binding.
Thanks for providing the .pdf wiring diagram. I believe that the brake light switch also has to be added. So, to augment the experiment that you suggest above, the switch has to be simulated by providing 12VDC to terminal ST1- when cruise control is desired, and then simultaneously opening the connection to ST1- and providing 12VDC to terminal STP to simulate pressing on the brake pedal and disengaging cruise control. The universal alternative seems dangerous and cumbersome to attempt.
Are you talking about SW 16 Stop Light Switch on page 266? That is one component I would be shocked if it is not already in place on all Prius. Even the most basic models have Brake Lights on the rear, and this is the switch that operates them. I'll retract my suggestion that a solenoid from an aftermarket Cruse Control might be fit uder the dash to operate the pedal. I looked it over and you are right, there is realy no place to rig anything like that.
You may be right... It depends upon whether the Prius w/o CC has a SW 16 that contains two switches or not. If that model has a SW 16 that only has one switch, then a new switch would have to be installed. The reason I am thinking this might be possible is because on the early Classic Prius that did not have cruise control, it was necessary to install a brake light switch as part of the retrofit. Since my documentation is for the earlier 2G models, I don't know how the 2008 w/o CC is wired...
The Spanish MSN Prius user group has a long discussion about adding cruise control to a 2004 Prius. Apparently their cars came equipped with the single brake light switch. Cars with cruise control have a double brake light switch. Anyway, several of them succeeded in adding cruise control by adding the cc switch, a new cover panel, a new cable, and the changed brake light switch. Finding a dealer who could do the work covered most of the 8 pages of comments. One guy used the rather colorful phrase "when frogs grow hair" to describe his dealer's service. So the parts are easy, the knowledgeable installation has something to do with frogs growing hair... Maybe it was just Google's machine translation, but the context seemed very similar to "snowball's chance in hell"...
The Stop Light Switch S16 is different on a CC-equipped Prius. As RobH has pointed out, it is a double switch instead of single. The white color switch on the left has 4 contacts whereas the black color switch on the right has only 2. S16 1-2 is normally open and 3-4 is normally short. When the brake pedal is pressed, 1-2 will be shorted and 3-4 will be opened at the same time. When HV Control ECU sense the absent of 12V at ST1-, it will cancel CC. I retrofitted my Classic from the instructions found here: Cruise As for the Stop Light Switch, I used a normally closed Relay to connect S16 3-4. When the brake pedal is pressed, 1-2 will be shorted and this would trigger the Relay to open 3-4. It works like a charm. I've been using this for 4 yrs without problem.


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It seems everyone wants to claim the crown of world's highest mountain. While Mt. Everest is widely recognized as the winner of the title, this is actually only true when the measurement is taken from sea level. The highest mountain as measured from the Earth's core is Mt. Chimborazo in Ecuador, while the highest mountain measured from the ocean's bottom is Mt. Kea in Hawaii [source: CIA World Factbook].
While at first glance this landlocked country between China and India may seem out of place on a list of places with perfect climates, its altitude variation creates such a range of weather conditions that at least one of them is sure to satisfy. To find one that suits you, all you have to do is start at sea level and work your way up. Considering that Nepal is home to eight of the world's 10 highest peaks, though, that may take you a while [source: CIA World Factbook].
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This product is much better than I expected. It is not informed above but it features a back light. Testing results are accurate. This is one of the rare multimeters that can handle 20 amps of current. It also tests and is... Read more
Big digits, analog bar, backlight, auto power off (also beeps after some time before turning off), nice leads (CAT III 1000V CAT IV 600V 20A), good plastic, buttons are rubber and so is the blue shell (can be taken off), 3... Read more
This is the best multimeter you can get for this price. It have all the functions that a good multimeter should have. Comes with good the... Read more
Great big screen, easy to read, has back-light, auto range select feature, the dial is not too congested, easy enough to use once you get... Read more
Very good device. High quality of assembly is a lot of functions, an automatic choice of ranges, high precision of measurements, display... Read more
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