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As more and more developers shift their attention over to the mobile market, there seems to be a lot of unrealistic expectations on creating successful apps. Part of this comes from the nature of the market. Part of this comes from the people jumping into the market. In the end, even companies staffed by experienced veterans who try to transition over directly to mobile development have a hard time divorcing the lofty expectations of the platforms and their underlying realities. In deciding to go from Lackey to Leader with Bonozo, I did what anyone who's spent years studying law and history would do, I did a lot of research.
What I found revealed a dark side to app development that many, myself included, turn a blind eye to in our excitement and passion for making games. I put this together, originally, as part of a business plan, but around the water cooler, we figured this would be a good thing to just get out there. This first post discusses some of the general challenges, or bad, aspects of the App Market. The next post will discuss some of the general strengths, or good, aspects of the App Market.
Guess what? Apple's App Store best selling games tend to be just as hit-driven as normal video game sales. According to a recent survey by Appolicious and published by TechCrunch, "Approximately 10% of all games sold on the App store sell more than 100,000 units". This tends to skew the sales data for all games, making the market seem more lucrative than it really is. Additionally, also via the survey, "90% of all apps sell less than 100,000 units, and 56% of those sell less than 10,000 units."
I call this the Nintendo Wii effect. The Wii sold like hotcakes in terms of hardware. Everyone, or at least, it seemed like everyone, either had a Wii or was waiting to pick it up. In its lifetime, to date, the Wii has moved approx. 90 Million units.
As the console life matured, the Wii software catalogue became more and more stratified. The Nintendo first party products had a solid hold on the top sellers - of the top 14 sellers on the Wii, 12 are developed directly by Nintendo and are Nintendo Properties (the 13th was developed by Sega, but uses Nintendo IP). One title, ONE, sold more than 5 million units for the Nintendo Wii that was a 3rd Party IP and Developer - Just Dance 2. The sheer volume of Wii hardware sold made the platform enticing, but the reality was that the only titles to really take advantage of the massive hardware sell through was Nintendo with 3rd Party developers - in their most successful title - capturing a little over 5% of all hardware sales.
Tremendous potential, and huge hardware installation base, does not guarantee success. Yet, a great many developers look at the mobile market with the same naive excitement with the tremendous install base of iOS based devices that are available worldwide.
So, back to the App Store. Over half of games released on the App Store sell less than 10,000 units. This means that games come and go quickly on the App store, with the vast majority of Apps selling for $0.99 to get as many sales as possible in the hopes of making it onto the top sales lists. In reviewing blogs of other developers disillusioned by their first forays into Mobile Development, many developers who stick a price on the App and be done with it find that they have a hard time recouping their initial investments, particularly when the cost to develop soars past the $5000 to $7500 price range. Because Apple takes 1/3rd of the sales cost for every game sold on the App store, a $0.99 game actually makes the developer $0.66. If a game costs $5000 to make, it's going to need to sell 10,000 units to ensure a marginal profit and rate of return on the investment to the title. With the vast majority of games selling less than 10,000 units, even creating a game for $5,000 can be a marginal investment. Is it possible, absolutely, but it isn't probable that a game that costs more than, say, $10,000 to make will recoup its investment.
Game developers and Indies who are coming over from the traditional game development industry and trying to break into the App Store and Mobile Markets tend to view the massive hits as their goals - attempting to catch lightning in a bottle, and emulating the worst aspects of the mainstream game development industry.
Further, there is a tendency to see that the gold rush days of the AppStore and mobile development may be over. Since its launch and establishing the popularity of the mobile app market, the bigger developers and publishers have dominated the premium, paid-app market. The web is rife with former mainstream developers sinking a lot of money and time into a traditional, well-developed and designed game and seeing marginal returns due to poor marketing and excessive development time. The paradigm of creating and marketing mobile games, given the tremendous influx of new apps that are released daily, is very different than the standard development and release model.
Bonozo has joined forces with Zingo Maps to bring the awesome, hand-illustrated maps to the digital space.
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TULSA, OKLAHOMA, April 30, 2012
Bonozo LLC, a developer for Mobile and Online Software and Game Development Studio, and Thinkpierce.com have joined forces. Working with Jonathan Pierce, the writer, director and musician behind Thinkpierce.com, Bonozo is committed to bringing Jonathan's unique vision to handheld devices everywhere.
"Few people in Tulsa have the breadth of interests and unique vision as Jonathan Pierce," Bonozo head Matt Harmon beamed, "we're honored and excited to be working with him to bring his talents to mobile devices."
About Bonozo
Founded in 2011, Bonozo is an independent developer of video games and software focused on creating cutting edge interactive entertainment products. They are focused in bringing the fun to software development by focusing on compelling software development across any platform that suits their clients fancy. When not coding, the team strives to perpetuate adolescence beyond all reasonable limits, eating the recommended servings of cookies as explained on the packaging and fixing cars whether they need fixing or not.
You can check out their digital home at: http://www.bonozo.com.
TULSA, OKLAHOMA, February 13, 2012
Bonozo LLC, a developer for Mobile and Online Software and Game Development Studio, has joined forces to bring the awesome art of Zingo Maps to the digital space. Working with Comic Book Industry Veteran Terry Tidwell, Bonozo is committed to bringing Terry's artwork and vision for fun and accessible local maps to the internet and handheld devices and tablets.
"Terry is a local legend in the Tulsa area," Bonozo GM Steve Mallory explained, "He's been the creative force behind hit indie comics, fantastic and unique local artwork as well as having worked with Marvel and DC. He is the big time, and we're excited to be working with and for him!"
Bonozo is working closely with Zingo Maps to bring their products to the digital space - whether online or via mobile devices powered by Android or iOS.
"Terry has identified a real awesome niche that we are helping fill," elaborated Studio Founder Matt Harmon, "Working with someone who has such clear and creative vision is always great for all parties involved."
About BonozoFounded in 2011, Bonozo is an independent developer of video games and software focused on creating cutting edge interactive entertainment products. The Company is comprised of industry veterans and was formed to develop high quality video games for the mass market. When not coding, the team enjoys sampling the finest scotch, consuming more media than recommended and leaving bottles of magic shell in the supermarket freezers. You can check out their digital home at: http://www.bonozo.com.
TULSA, OKLAHOMA, December 1, 2011
Bonozo LLC, a developer for Mobile and Online Software and Game Development Studio, has opened for business. Founded by Industry Veteran Matt Harmon, Bonozo has been quietly assembling a network of top-notch artists, programmers and designers since September. With that complete, the time had come to peel back the curtain on the new studio.
"We have put together a network of developers that are hungry to make outstanding apps and games," explained Harmon, "Our development network is moving forward rapidly with multiple projects, and we're eager to bring them out
Bonozo has brought together developers from across the globe, embracing the power of the internet to connect programmers, artists and designers to focus their energy on each project.
Bonozo is a mass-market focused studio that is dedicated to creating new and exciting intellectual property for mobile, tablet and downloadable markets. It harnesses the skills and expertise of industry veterans whose skills run the gamut from AAA titles to smaller, mobile and handheld projects. By bringing together interested and dedicated talent on a per-project basis, Bonozo is already anticipating the release of its first mobile title in the next few weeks, and more coming by the end of Q1 of 2012.
"This feels like the early 1990s with the explosion of the internet," says Studio General Manager Steve Mallory, "I'm incredibly fortunate to be here when I am, and to see such vast potential for great games. This is such an exciting time to be a developer - there is such a fun, 'gold rush' mentality that we are embracing, it is truly exciting to experience first hand. The die has been cast!"
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After The Citadel scored runs in the top of the second and third innings, the Cougars exploded for four runs in the bottom of the third and never trailed for the rest of the game.
The win extended the Cougars' winning streak to three games, as College of Charleston (27-12, 15-7) has won six of the last seven contests. The Citadel snapped its four-game winning streak and has now lost two in a row to the Cougars at Patriots Point, dating back to last season.
Josh Renfro (6-3) picked up the win after he settled down after the third inning. Renfro pitched 6.0 innings, allowing just four hits, two runs, one earned and striking out four while walking one. Nick Osterman and Dre Watts each allowed one run in relief appearances.
The Cougar offense was sparked by leadoff-hitting senior Marty Gantt. The center-fielder went 3-for-5 with two doubles and three runners batted in to give the Cougars their 11th game of double digit hits.
Rob Harding hit 3-for-4 with a run and an RBI, and Gunnar Heidt tallied a double, two runs and an RBI. Catcher Jimmy Holton hit a sacrifice fly and doubled and scored.
For the Bulldogs, Hughston Armstrong notched two hits, including a triple, while scoring a run, and Justin Mackert went yard for a solo home run. Starter Austin Pritcher (4-3) was tagged with the loss after giving up 11 hits and six earned runs in just 4.2 innings of work.
The Citadel scored first in the second inning after a Cougar error allowed Drew DeKerlegand to reach first with one out. After a double by Calvin Orth, DeKerlegand came home to score on an RBI groundout from Johnathan Stokes.
The Bulldogs added to the lead in the next inning when Justin Mackert hit a two-out solo home run over the left field fence to put The Citadel up, 2-0.
College of Charleston quickly recovered in the bottom of the third inning, scoring four runs on five hits and taking advantage of a Citadel error. Holton, Gantt, Bradley Goodson and Brandon Murray all notched RBIs in the inning that saw all nine Cougars come to the plate.
The Cougars scored two more runs in the fourth inning as Holton hit a double and advanced Heidt to third and Gantt was able to drive both runners in with a double, extending the CofC lead to 6-2.
Renfro was forced to work out of a major jam in the fifth inning as The Citadel loaded the bases with just one out and the heart of the lineup coming up. However, the senior southpaw struck out Mackert on a full count and had Joe Jackson rung up on a checked swing to get out of the inning.
The Cougars added more runs in the fifth and sixth innings off of two-out RBI hits from Heidt and Harding, pushing the margin to 8-2.
The Citadel struck for runs in the eighth and ninth innings with leadoff triples from Jackson and Armstrong, but the Bulldogs were unable to build big innings and the CofC bullpen held off the rally to preserve the 8-4 win.
Both teams will be back in action tomorrow for a 3 p.m. contest at Patriots Point. Before the game, former players Chris Campbell and Nick Chigges will be inducted into the College of Charleston Baseball Wall of Fame.


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2015 Knitter's Review Retreat
November 12-15
Inn on the Lake
Canandaigua, NY
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Please join us in the bucolic lakeside town of Canandaigua, New York, at the Inn on the Lake, for our 14th year of friendship, relaxation, and inspiration.
Begun in 2002, the Knitter's Review Retreat is a special kind of gathering that mixes inspiration, learning, play, and a good dose of low-stress downtime with your peers. I take great care in stitching together the right blend of people, vendors, and activities to create a weekend that leaves you feeling relaxed, inspired, nourished, and welcomed as part of a community.
This year's workshops provide a mix of essential and exciting techniques, garment fundamentals, and design brainstorming. You'll also find our usual healthy dose of storytelling and silliness. Our esteemed guests include Lorilee Beltman, Amy Herzog, Bristol Ivy, and Nancy Marchant, who is joining us all the way from Amsterdam.
How It Works
The heart of the event is the Weekend Retreat, which runs from November 13-15 and includes a workshop, evening programs, unfettered access to the stash lounge, equally unfettered access to the Saturday afternoon marketplace, participation in our Sunday morning program, plus copious freshly prepared meals, a steady flow of tea and coffee, and a comfortable bed on which to rest your head every night.
For those who wish to arrive early and enjoy a full extra day of activities, including an additional workshop, we also offer the Thursday Extension that begins November 12th.
Please note that no part of the event, from Thursday to Sunday afternoon, is open to the public.
What We'll Do
A choice of four Saturday morning workshops:
Thursday Extension
For those who wish to make a long weekend out of it, our Thursday Extension fits the bill. This smaller gathering begins with a reception on Thursday afternoon, followed by dinner and a special presentation on Thursday night, followed by in-depth workshops running Friday morning and into the early afternoon.
Choose from one of four classes:
How Much Does it Cost?
Weekend Retreat:
$650 single
$540 double (per person)
$490 per person *triple/three people
$470 per person *quad/four people
*These options are most suitable for friends only, as the rooms have two double beds.
I'm happy to match you with a roommate, or you can specify a roommate on your registration form. Please make sure your intended roommate sends in his/her form at the same time as yours—I am unable to hold rooms for missing roommates.
This rate covers everything: all classes and activities, two nights' lodging, all your meals from Friday dinner through Sunday lunch, plus snacks and beverages throughout the weekend, and all taxes and gratuities.
Thursday Extension:
An additional $320 single
An additional $240 double
An additional $220 triple/three people
An additional $200 quad/four people
If sharing a room, both roommates will need to be registered for the extension. The fee covers everything—meals and snacks, lodging, and all programming.
Rooms feature complementary high-speed wireless Internet, a coffee maker, hair dryer, iron and ironing board (for last-minute blocking, perhaps?), and an in-room safe if you want to hide your cashmere from me. The inn also offers a limited number of lakeview rooms for an additional $40 per night, including tax.
Bringing Family
Non-knitting partners, spouses, friends, or children are welcome as long as they promise not to interfere with your fun—and are willing to entertain themselves except at mealtime. Knitting partners, spouses, friends, and children are also quite welcome as attendees.
We regret we are not able to accommodate children under 12 without a non-participating adult caregiver, as childcare is not available at the inn. Well-behaved nursing babies are always welcome, but once the child is a toddler, it will need a non-participating caregiver.
The cost for adult non-knitting companions sharing a room with a participant is $400 for the weekend, or $580 with the Thursday extension. This includes lodging, meals, snacks, all taxes and gratuities, and the distinct pleasure of staying in a hotel that's packed with knitters. (However, it does not include the pleasure of participating in the evening activities, marketplace, Sunday morning program, or the stash lounge.)
How to Register
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Download the above registration form (it's a PDF) and you can fax (888-653-5558) or email it (firstname.lastname@example.com) back to us. If emailing, you must choose PayPal as your payment option, as credit card information is not secure.
Space is limited and fills in a matter of minutes. If you know you'd like to come, take a moment now to familiarize yourself with the class offerings. We're almost always able to accommodate your first or second class choice, but it's helpful if you mark the workshops in order of preference (1 highest, 4 lowest). If you mark only one choice and that class is full, I'll move on to the next registration form.
Getting the Form to Us
You can scan and email your form to email@example.com or FAX your form to us at 888-653-5558. Note: If emailing your registration, choose "Paypal" as your payment option and do not email any credit card information to us. It will not be secure.
What Happens Next?
When I receive your fax or email, I'll send you a quick email. Please note that this is not a confirmation of attendance, only a confirmation that your form was received. This is your cue to sit tight and think good thoughts.
Space is assigned based not only on when your registration form was received but which workshop(s) you requested, and, in the case of shared rooms with a specified roommate, whether or not I am able to accommodate your roommate as well. To keep the group well-balanced, I also apply a quota for returning attendees and newcomers and make the final selection by lottery, if necessary.
By August 28 you will receive a confirmation of your registration status. If you secured a spot at the retreat, your confirmation email will also indicate which class you'll be taking. If you're on the waiting list, do not despair. Cancellations have happened and will likely happen again.
Once your space has been confirmed, your credit card will be charged for the full registration fee. If you're on the waiting list, your credit card will not be charged, or Paypal account invoiced, until your space has been confirmed.
Cancellations are fully refundable until September 15, 2015, at which point they will be subject to a $100 cancellation fee. After October 1, 2015, we regret that all cancellations are non-refundable.
Getting There
The nearest airport is the Greater Rochester International Airport, served by all major airlines including Jet Blue. From Rochester, our inn is a very easy 40-minute drive to the hotel. Albany is three-and-a-half hours away, New York City just a little over five-and-a-half hours—or 27 minutes by plane.
What to Do Nearby
Canandaigua is in the heart of the Finger Lakes Wine Region. In fact, right next to the inn is the New York Wine and Culinary Center, with a Tasting Room that offers samplings of New York's top wines. And for those who like to get out and stretch their legs each day, there's a paved walking trail that runs along a good length of the lake.
Thanks so much for reading. I hope to see you this fall!
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Top Five Dresses for an Oval Shape!
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New Rochelle diners celebrated the grand opening of Zabidury Cuisine Restaurant on Thursday, May 8, with Latin food, specialty drinks, music and rides on the restaurant's mechanical bull.
Located at 8 South Division St. in downtown New Rochelle, Zabidury hosted the event and ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the Latin American restaurant's official opening.
Mayor Noam Bramson cut the ceremonial ribbon along with members of the New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce and Zabidury owners.
Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce and former WVOX radio personality Bob Marrone, who replaced Eli Gordon as the chamber's executive director on May 5, welcomed Zabidury to the downtown scene and took a ride on the restaurant's mechanical bull.
After coming under new management earlier this year, the restaurant, owned by Julio Landaez, was redesigned and reopened in March to include new lighting, a new sound system and a mechanical bull—Westchester's only restaurant and lounge with a mechanical bull.
With the remodel, Zabidury also added live music on Friday and Saturday nights from different DJs playing tropical music and Top 40 dance hits. DJ El Padrino, a broadcast DJ from the Spanish language radio station X96.3 FM, frequently spins at the New Rochelle restaurant.
Zabidury also revamped its menu, adding a selection of tapas prepared by Executive Chef Frank Maldonado. Maldonado, who has been featured on CBS television and was the executive chef at Sofrito Restaurant in White Plains and Sazon Restaurant NYC, created a tapas menu with Puerto Rican flare. The new menu offers dishes like a quesadilla with bacon, manchengo cheese, dates and Spanish ricotta dip, and the Puerto Rican nachos—anacho chips with green plantains, cheese sauce, picadillo and pico de gallo.
Besides updating the food and drinks, Zabidury also installed the mechanical bull, nicknamed Manchita the Bull by restaurant patrons, which adds nightly entertainment to the restaurant.
Zabidury Cuisine is open Wednesday and Thursday 5 p.m. to 12 a.m., Friday and Saturday 5 p.m. to 4 a.m., and Sunday 4 p.m. to 12 a.m.
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March Action Camps
Feb 6th, 2013
At least 4 Action Camps are coming up in March:
1 and 2- From It's Getting Hot in Here about Mountain Justice Spring Break:
Mountain Justice Spring Break is a chance to learn more about how extractive industries like coal, hydro-fracking for natural gas and nuclear energy have sucked billions of dollars in resources from the land, while leaving behind environmental and social problems and a ravaged land.
From March 2-10 in Virginia, and March 10-17 in West Virginia, MJSB will be in the historic old mining town of Appalachia, Virginia, in the far western corner of the state of Virginia, in an area that is being heavily impacted by mountaintop removal mining.
Registration for MJSB is now live! Cost includes all food for the week, lodging and the programs. MJSB is suitable for student budgets!
3- Earth First! Climbers Guild Camp spring 2013 – March 24-30, New York: Workshops include: Basic Climbing and Anchoring, Traverses, Tree to Tree Transfers, Basic Structure Rigging and Haul Systems, Tripods, Bipods, and Monopods, Advanced Structure Rigging, Large Scale Banner Hanging, and Basic Rescue and Training Set Ups.
To attend the camp contact: efclimbers [at] gmail.com
4- Tar Sands Blockade Oklahoma Action Camp:
A coalition of Great Plains residents against the Tar Sands is excited to announce a training camp in March, this time in Oklahoma. Long a stronghold of the oil empire, we must ignite a fire of resistance in the belly of the beast. See you there!
Please, begin to make your travel arrangements today for the Ponca City, Oklahoma area and we'll be contacting you with more details soon.
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Hi, I am 20 years old and have noticed a problem with my eyes in photographs. I am not sure what is wrong with them. At the beginning of the year I started wearing glasses and contacts. (-1.00). I went back to my photos and it seems in my school photographs my left eye has been slightly smaller since grade 7. I am not sure what is wrong but I have done a bit of research on droopy eyelids.
Do I Have Ptosis? One Eye Seems More Closed Than the Other. (photo)
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20 y.o. with uneven, (droopy?) eyelid
Web reference: http://www.jjrothmd.com/procedures/blepharoplasty-eyelift
If one eye is more closed or droopy than the other, you have ptosis.
Thanks for sharing the photos, they are very helpful. Some are born with weak eyelids that are droopy ( ptosis) . Others notice the increasing droop as they get older. There are many causes and a thorough evaluation by a Plastic Surgeon would be a reasonable first step. Surgery is effective in fixing the problem.
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Jennifer Yuh Nelson made her feature film directorial debut with Kung Fu Panda 2, the sequel to the Academy Award-nominated original film from 2008. When the film surpassed $645 million at the worldwide box-office, she became the highest-grossing female director at the global box office. Ms. Nelson has lent her talents to a variety of DreamWorks Animation motion pictures including: 2008's Kung Fu Panda (head of story), 2005's Madagascar (story artist), 2003's Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas (head of story) and 2002's Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (story artist). projects and short series. She has worn many hats, serving as director, story artist and character development.
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The Author to Her Book
by Anne Bradstreet
Lines 13-18 Summary
Get out the microscope, because we're going through this poem line-by-line.
Lines 13-14
I washed thy face, but more defects I saw,
And rubbing off a spot, still made a flaw.
- Whoops, looks like we spoke too soon. The speaker washed her child's face, but all that did was reveal more "defects."
- Then she tried "rubbing off a spot," and that just made another "flaw"—it made things worse.
- We've told you at least three times, but that doesn't mean we can't tell you again: the speaker is talking about a book, which means she isn't literally doing this. The washing and the rubbing are metaphors for various forms of editing and rewriting. The book is personified as a child that is dirty and gross.
- Unfortunately, there's no cleaning up or fixing this child, at least not according to the speaker.
- Wait now, isn't it just a matter of washing the dirt off a kid's face? Eh, it's more complicated than that.
- Have you ever tried to revise or rewrite an essay only to end up with something that looks worse? Or have you started editing your paper only to discover that there are way more problems than you thought?
- Yeah, that's kind of how the speaker feels about her little book. Next time your teacher asks you to do a revision, just say you're worried you'll make it worse.
- (P.S. Don't actually do that; you might get in trouble.)
Lines 15-16
I stretcht thy joints to make thee even feet,
Yet still thou run'st more hobbling than is meet.
- The speaker continues to describe a metaphorical cleaning up or fixing of her book. This time, she says she "stretcht" the book's "joints" in order to give it "even feet."
- Despite her best efforts, however, the book "yet still" runs ("runst") with a really bad hobble that just isn't appropriate or fitting ("meet").
- Okay, these lines need some 'splaining, don't they?
- First, this whole bit about "stretching" the book's joints seems kind of violent. In a way, it kind of is. Something about it just reminds us of the rack, you know that old medieval torture device on which victims were "stretcht"?
- Rest assured, even though Bradstreet wrote this poem in the seventeenth century, she definitely was not talking about this.
- So what was she talking about then? Well, for starters, recall that the word "feet" here undoubtedly refers to poetic feet.
- Oh, so poems have little feet and can walk? Um, no. A "foot" is a term used to refer to a unit, or division, or beat, of a line of poetry. (Check out "Form and Meter" for more.)
- The implication is that the poems in the speaker's book are imperfect, disjointed, not metrically even—perhaps some of the lines had 9 syllables, instead of, say, an even ten.
- The speaker claims to have stretched the lines—added syllables here and there—to make the poems more acceptable, more well-rounded.
- Now, even though the speaker really worked at fixing all the "feet" by stretching the book's metaphorical joints (the book does not have real joints, remember), that wasn't enough.
- For some reason, the poems in the book still seemed to "hobble," which here is a metaphor for the way in which, to the speaker's mind, the poems didn't flow smoothly.
- Instead of nice, smooth, iambic pentameter lines, the speaker thinks the poems in her book just sounded off, hit or miss, stop and go, etc.
- Ironically, folks, these lines are, metrically speaking, pretty darn neat ("even").
- Maybe Bradstreet isn't as bad a poet as she keeps claiming here—just a thought.
Lines 17-18
In better dress to trim thee was my mind,
But nought save home-spun cloth, i' th' house I find.
- We get more metaphorical descriptions of the editing process here. This time, it's not stretching or washing, but dressing and clothing that are the metaphors.
- "Trim" means something like "decorate" or "adorn," so the speaker says it was her "mind" (i.e., her intention) to outfit the poems in "better dress."
- Unfortunately, she couldn't find anything ("nought") in the house except "home-spun cloth."
- So, the speaker wanted to dress her book up in some fine lace and silk, but could only find some basic, homemade cloth. (This recalls the "rags" of line 5, by the way.)
- She wanted to make the poems look a lot nicer, a lot prettier, but she just didn't have the means to do it.
- The "home-spun cloth" here seems to be a metaphor for the speaker's talents or abilities when it comes to writing poetry, the "house" a metaphor for wherever such talents are lodged (in her brain, perhaps?).
- As with much of the rest of this poem, the speaker is beyond negative. She basically flat out says "I'm no good at writing poetry. I can't find the right word. I can't fix all the problems in here," etc., etc.


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Previous: Air Pacific has revealed the new logo which will accompany the airline's rebranding as Fiji Airways – and it's a far cry from what you might have expected.
The tropical colours of Air Pacific have made way for a brown block with a stylised woodcut typeface and a unique 'Masi' symbol designed by Fijian artist Makereta Matemos.
For a quick comparison, here's the current Air Pacific logo:
The new logo will be incorporated into the livery of Air Pacific's three new Airbus A330-200 aircraft due in March, May and November 2013.
These are the first new widebody aircraft ever purchased by the airline and will fly from Fiji to Australia, Auckland, Hong Kong and Los Angeles.
They'll also be equipped with new business class seats.
The full livery will be revealed on October 10th this year in conjunction with Fiji Day, the celebration of Fiji's independence day.
The Fiji Airways name marks a return to the airline's original title from 1958 and 1970, which Air Pacific CEO and Managing Director David Pflieger says will see the airline more closely aligned with its Fijian heritage.
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Her quick wit and barbed tongue shows that growing old doesn't mean slowing down. Betty White is our hero.
Also featured today: Valerie Bertinelli shows off her cleavage at Betty White's birthday bash; Eddie Murphy - will he ever make us laugh again; and Sting wants to save the dolphins by talking it out with the Japanese.
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Lem's latest: Magomed Abdusalamov out of coma
Heavyweight Magomed Abdusalamov has been taken out of a coma and out of the intensive care unit, according to his promoter.
Heavyweight Magomed Abdusalamov has been taken out of a coma and out of the intensive care unit, according to his promoter.
Five-time two-division titlewinner Zab Judah has signed a co-promotional deal with Golden Boy Promotions, it was announced on Monday. Judah spoke with RingTV.com about the new partnership and his willingness to return to the 147-pound division.
Zab Judah will attempt to restore his "Super" nickname against RING champion Danny Garcia, a fighter who is 10 years younger. Seventeen boxing insiders give their picks on Saturday's Showtime-televised junior welterweight championship.
Echoing the famous words of Mike Tyson, Danny Garcia says his opponents "think they're going to beat me until we get into that ring. Until they get hit."
Danny Garcia on Zab Judah's perceived advantage in the ring: "When you get hit, it don't matter how much experience you've got. If you can't take the punch, that's the only thing that matters."
Although Brandon Rios became the first man to stop Mike Alvarado in October's bloody Fight-of-The-Year-caliber clash of unbeaten junior welterweights, ex-beltholder Kendall Holt believes that Alvarado can exact revenge on Saturday night.
Golden Boy Promotions has big plans for Adrien Broner's next fight, which could be a 135-pound unificiation bout with Ricky Burns or a jump to welterweight to face Paulie Malignaggi, but the unbeaten WBC lightweight beltholder won't discuss his potential opponents.
Boxing expert Rich Marotta says Lamont Peterson's defense against Kendall Holt "should rank pretty high on the entertainment scale."
IBF beltholder Lamont Peterson on Kendall Holt: "At the end of the day…I don't think that he will be able to bite down like I'm going to be able to."
Kendall Holt's preparation for Lamont Peterson has included sparring sessions with ex-beltholder Shane Mosley.
Former titleholder Kendall Holt is the next in line to face IBF junior welterweight beltholder Lamont Peterson.
Former junior welterweight and welterweight beltholder Zab Judah could face four division titlewinner Juan Manuel Marquez on July 14.
"God has given me my skills back," says Zab Judah, who believes himself ready to challenge the winner of Lamont Peterson vs. Amir Khan, or Danny Garcia, who recently beat Erik Morales for the WBC junior welterweight title.
Fighting in his hometown for the first time in his professional career, Zab Judah believes that his big-fight experience will be too much for young Vernon Paris, and that "Super" will be wearing a belt again after March 24.
The junior welterweight clash between Kendall Holt and Danny Garcia is shaping up as one between an experienced veteran and a talented newcomer.


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SWTOR Gault Rennow Companion Guide
This is my SWTOR Gault Rennow guide, designed to tell you everything you need to know about the ex-smuggling Devaronian.
The Bounty Hunter class focuses on tracking down and, typically, assassinating people for credits. It is one of the classes aligned with the Sith Empire that is not Force-sensitive. Bounty Hunters employ a wide range of tactics, utilizing technology, weaponry, explosives, brute force, and old fashioned hunting skills to track down elusive prey and tip the odds in the bounty hunters favor.
Jetpacks are also a stronghold of a Bounty Hunter's manifest, due to this equipment's ability to get them into places generally inaccessible. As they play on the Imperial side, they tend to have darker conversation options, though you can still choose to have a light side personality. While most Bounty Hunters will prefer use of a tank or healer, Gault Rennow can be useful as he is a ranged DPS. He would probably be more applicable to a Powertech in a tanking role, as he will help knock down your enemies' health in combat.
Gault used to be a Notorious Smuggler, but has now found comfort in a paranoia-free life as a gun-for-hire. You will acquire him at the end of Tattooine, which will be at around level 27. His real name is actually Tyresius Lokai and his cautiousness and duplicity are a constant reminder that the only thing to really change is his name.
Sex: Male
Race: Devaronian
Recruited: Tattooine
Level of recruitment: Approximately level 27.
Gault has a Neutral personality, meaning some light and some dark options will still gain affection with him. When you use a Neutral companion, you need to be really sure about what conversation options they prefer. His favourite options are ones relating to: greed, indulgence, and thinking your way through a problem, while his least favourite are fair fights, pain, charity, and rules. Gault is another character who is relatively hard to please, as he has a neutral personality. Again, like Mako, I find the best way to gain affection with him is by buying him gifts.
As Rennow specializes in being a ranged DPS, he benefits from using a Sniper Rifleand a Vibroknife. Gault will assist you in combat, making sure your enemies are eliminated quickly and efficiently.
Personality: Neutral
Role: Ranged DPS
Likes: Greed, indulgence, thinking your way through a problem
Dislikes: Fair fights, pain, charity, and rules
Primary Weapon: Sniper Rifle
Secondary Weapon: Vibroknife
You will find that while you make your way trhough the SWTOR planets and story, that items will be given as rewards. Sometimes these items will be specifically designed for your companions. You'll know when you find one, as their name is in the title of the item. Gault is proficient in Medium armor like Mako, so if you'd rather buy him unique armor, you can do so by visiting one of the many medium armor vendors found scattered across the galaxy.
Although my SWTOR Gault Rennow Companion Guide is mainly to teach you his favourite gifts and conversation choices, he is also a dab-hand with certain crew skills. The crew skills he is talented in are Slicing and Cybertech. He will achieve a +15 bonus in slicing and a +5 bonus in Cybertech when he's used respectively.
Gault Rennow, unfortunately, is not romance-able, though if you gain enough affection with him he will still share his past experiences and stories with you, and will improve your characters "Presence" attribute. Although you could spend hours of time doing quests to gain affection with Gault, the most efficient way of doing this is by buying him his favourite types of gift. His favourite types of gift are: Weapons, luxury, technology, cultural artifacts, and underworld goods.
Weapon: like
Military Gear: indifferent
Courting: indifferent
Luxury: love
Technology: like
Republic Memorabilia: indifferent
Imperial Memorabilia: indifferent
Cultural Artifact: like
Trophy: indifferent
Underworld Good: favourite
Armor Proficiency: Medium
Primary Stat: Cunning
Secondary Stat: Endurance
Crew Skill Proficiency: +15 Slicing,+5 Cybertech
Romance-able: No
Hopefully this SWTOR Gault Rennows Companion Guide was of some use helping you understand how he works, what he likes, and what armor and weapons he prefers. If you want to know more about the other Companions you can recruit as a Bounty Hunter, read my other personal in-depth articles. Also, maybe you have another character in a different class? Well I am one step ahead of you. Feel free to check out my guides for other classes too! For more information on SWTOR Bounty Hunter Companions, view my other guides for extensive information on what they are like, and how to make them like you.
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The free clinic provided care to 780 patients. There were 1,100 volunteers and $328,000 of dental work was done.Video Transcript
THE AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION AND THE LOUISIANA DENTAL ASSOCIATION HELD A FREE DENTAL CLINIC TODAY AT MARDI GRAS WORLD. THE CLINIC HELPED THOSE LESS FORTUNATE HELP GET THEIR SMILE BACK. "For those we can, we try to do the worst problem they have whether it's an abscess tooth- one of the best things we do for them is say they're missing a front tooth we'll make a small partial for them that allows them to feel better about themselves and make it perhaps easier for them to get a job when they're applying so it looks like they have all of their teeth." THE FREE CLINIC WAS EXPECTED TO PROVIDE CARE TO NEARLY ONE THOUSAND UNDERSERVED PATIENTS. Kent Percy, Mission of Mercy
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Sunday night's storm blew down trees and power lines. And while most people took shelter inside, for linemen working to restore electricity, the storm meant they'd have a long night.
Three crews were called in to restore power to thousands of mid-Michigan homes. And as one crew was working, they reached out to the line and a loud explosion followed. No one was hurt in the incident and BWL is still investigating the cause of the explosion.
Still the incident is just one reminder of the dangers of a lineman's job. Not only do they risk electric shock, but they risk falling from high utility poles and they risk getting hit by a car while working so closely to moving traffic.
Linemen say heavy rain and wind may present an even more dangerous situation.
It used to be one in four linemen were killed, but with new tools, protective equipment and education, that number has dropped. Still linemen know they have to be aware of their environment at all times because one mistake could be their last.


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Hey everyone,
So me and my gf are having a conversation, cause I didn't want to show pics of my ex gf's when she asked (after I was talking about them and she said 'oh can I see a picture?') She said she and most of her ex bfs would always show pics in this situation, one even had a picture of just his ex-girlfriend on a wall.
Is this normal? Do guys usually show photos of ex-gfs?
Go ahead, have some fun
singlesuzanneover a year ago
Answer 1 of 4
I guess if it was a casual conversation and she asked to see the picture, you might as well just show her. By not showing her, you raise her suspicions. I think it's odd for her to ask, though. I have no desire to know what my bf's ex-gf's look like because then I will compare myself to them to see how I rank, which is just silly and irrelevent.
The other peeps are right - if you show 'em, use a non couple-y pic.
You might consider putting all those ex pics in a box (assuming they are not digital) and keeping it in storage so they're not readily accessible. I do think it's rude to have a pic of your ex on the wall or in a frame when you have a new gf.
2sweet4uover a year ago
Answer 2 of 4
Clearly it's your choice not to show her but if you choose not to it's just going to bug her more and more. She'll probably suspect there is some weird reason either with you or your ex that is making you reluctant to show her.
I'm not sure what your reason for being reluctant is although I could imagine several scenarios that would make sense. If your reason has nothing to do with what you're ex looks like (certain race, extremely attractive or not attractive at all, disabled) then I would do what StillFiguringItOut suggests....show her photos of your ex but not the ones of you being all couple-y. The best pictures you could show her are ones that you're not even in. Then she won't have a mental image burned in her mind with the two of you together. I think your best bet is showing her a pic like that rather than nothing at all because it will end the conversation and solve her curiosity.
StillFiguringasdfaItOutover a year ago
Answer 3 of 4
I don't know what's normal, but you were already talking about them so I don't think it's unreasonable for her to want to see a picture? But also take the opportunity to explore why she's curious, and why you are reluctant, great opportunities to learn about each other.
Now fwiw, I had already sorted through my photo's and what I had shown her was my more "friend" photo's of my ex, and not the couple-y photo's. I think it's fair for her to see who I've shared my life with up to this point, but I'm not going to subject her (or myself) to the more loving couple photo's which really are out of context at this point... (I'm assuming you've dealt with your feelings around those ex's right ;-) )
sexpertover a year ago
Answer 4 of 4
My partner is still friends with some of his exes on facebook, so if I ask, he pulls out the facebook photos.
My question is why are you uncomfortable showing the pictures? Is there a reason why you aren't showing them? For example, do you not have any pictures of her and your gf doesn't believe you? Or are you worried she might get jealous? Or are you afraid that she might insult your ex, and you don't think that's appropriate?
I've never had a partner refuse to show me pictures of an ex, but then again, there has never been any reason to refuse to show me. I think the question is more, do you have a good reason?


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Chastened by the disappointments of 2011, Ferrari promised an "aggressive" approach to the design of their new Formula 1 car and they have not disappointed.
The new F2012, unveiled via the internet on Friday because of unusually heavy snow at the team's base in Maranello, is the most radical of the four new cars that have broken cover so far this season.
Many will also regard it as the most unattractive, featuring as it does a pronounced 'step' on the upper nose that even Ferrari themselves have described as "not aesthetically pleasing".
Fernando Alonso, the man on whose shoulders rest Ferrari's huge expectations, paused when asked for his impressions of the car and said, politely, that it "looks very different".
It is a design that will feature, to a greater or lesser extent, on most of the F1 cars this season – with the notable exception of the McLaren which was unveiled on Wednesday.
The McLaren is undoubtedly more beautiful than the Ferrari but it also appeared a little conservative – a charge vigorously denied by the team. In fact, that is a charge Ferrari have levelled at their own recent efforts, and the Italian team's new car is certainly anything but.
There is no doubting Ferrari's ambition. "We want to go back to the top level," said the company's flamboyant president, Luca di Montezemolo. "We want to win. We don't want to lose the world championship at the very last race [as they did in 2010]. We have all the ingredients for a perfect recipe."
That remains to be seen. Certainly this season could not be more critical for the sport's most famous team.
The fact is that since a major set of new regulations were introduced into F1 in 2009, Ferrari have not produced a car that was right on the pace.
The 2009 car was uncompetitive – taking only a single win in Kimi Raikkonen's hands. The 2010 was their best stab yet, but even though Alonso took it to the brink of the world title, he was only able to do so because Red Bull, who had a faster car, made so many errors between the team and drivers.
Last year was not quite as bad as 2009, but still Alonso, a man regarded widely as the most complete racing driver in the world, was able to take only one win, despite producing what he said himself was his best season in F1.
It's not hard to see where Ferrari may have created a problem for themselves.
Having put such emphasis on the need to be competitive this year, on the need to rid their design department of what they described as its conservatism, what happens if this year's car does not live up to their expectations?
They have already dismissed one technical director. Aldo Costa – who was at the team through the glory years with Michael Schumacher – was pushed aside and replaced by ex-McLaren engineer Pat Fry.
Equally, Alonso has effectively committed his career to them. This is, as team boss Stefano Domenicali has said, a huge benefit – he is a gold standard and no failure of pace can be laid at his door. But that is a double-edged sword. If the car is not winning, it is clearly Ferrari's fault, not his.
"Fernando did an incredible, extraordinary season [in 2011]," Domenicali said on Friday. "He has extended his relationship with us for many years and that is a sign of the responsibility we feel – we have to offer you a competitive high-performing car. I'm sure it will be winning from the very beginning."
Ferrari's F2012: Is this the car that will complement the exceptional talents of driver Fernando Alonso?
A lot rests, then, on the performance of the F2012. Whether its stepped nose, pull-rod front suspension and exhaust exits angled low down will make it competitive remains to be seen, but it is at least clear what Ferrari are trying to do.
The ugly step on the nose will undoubtedly cause more airflow disruption on the top of the car than any other seen so far, but it also means that Ferrari can get the much more important bottom part of the chassis higher across its entire width.
In theory, that means more airflow under the car, and therefore increased downforce, the holy grail for all F1 designers.
However, according to BBC F1 technical analyst Gary Anderson – a man with 20 years' experience of designing grand prix cars – the curved chassis underside that will result from the 'eye-let' design on the Force India is actually advantageous in terms of directing the air where it needs to go – under the floor.
The pull-rod front suspension – where the rocker arms run from the top of the wheel to the bottom of the chassis rather than the other way around – has advantages in that it gets the weight of the suspension lower down in the car, and Ferrari claim there is an aerodynamic benefit, too.
And it remains to be seen whether Ferrari's solution on exhaust exits – which look like remaining a key issue this year, despite the ban on exhaust-blown diffusers - is as effective as that of their rivals.
"I really believe in the skills we have here in Ferrari," Alonso said. "We have to be optimistic. We have two months to get ready for the first race in Australia. We have to fight for this title."
Alonso, Ferrari say, works more closely with the team than even Schumacher did. But he is a very demanding man, who expects the absolute best from those around him, just as he delivers it on the track.
If the F2012 does not go better than it looks, things will get very uncomfortable at Maranello.
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Friday, 11th July, 2008, 08:06 AM #1
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Help me with my Adventuring COmpany Charter
So I am playing in a 4E game and one of the players is very, very unreliable in the use of his abilities. He is a paladin who insists on hiding behind wizards and throwing daggers. He deliberately chose daggers because they are the least damaging weapon. He can heal people, for instance, but will just walk right past their unconscious bodies (it is not like it would waste his turn to heal them). He insists on throwing daggers, even though nearly all his class abilities are melee based and his role in the party is supposed to be that of a meat shield, but he hides behind wizards expecting the Warlord to be the front-line. Did I mention he wears plate-mail and has the highest HP in the group?
Since the campaign is that we are a company of mercenary adventurers, I figured the best way to reign him in would be to take his share of treasure away when he does this kind of thing (I refer to this style of gameplay-- intentionally frustrating the other players like that-- as Griefing). I simply don't give XP to griefers in games when I am the GM, but this is something I thought we as fellow players could do to reign him in:
This is a charter for our entire adventure company. Let me know if I should add to it, or take anything out:
Feywild, Fire, & Death Company Charter
We, the undersigned, in the spirit of adventure and fellowship through battle, do hereby affirm the creation of the company Feywild, Fire, and Death, and enter into covenant with our fellows members. The purpose of this company shall be to hire out our wands & swords to defend the weak, aid the just, and bring light to the dark places of this world.
In accordance with these aims of this endeavor, the Company doth hereby adopt the following by-laws for membership:
I. All members of the Company are to be accorded equal treatment regardless of race, occupation, prior rank, or condition of servitude.
II. Just and equal compensation shall be awarded to all members who prove their worth and hath earned reward. One accused of dereliction must be so judged by a majority of his fellows. One so judged shall forfeit all monies and treasures from said mission to the other companions.
III. Enchanted arms, armor, & implements, etc. shall be awarded to the member who hath the greatest use for it, as decided by a majority decision. Accepting such reward forfeits monetary compensation up to the items value. If the majority can reach no consensus, let those who want said item cast lots for it.
IV. No item shall be destroyed, or sold to market without first being offered for sale to another member of the company for a fair cost of half its value, or in trade for another item.
V. The Company shall not accept any contract without the approval of a majority of the fellows. Those who wish no part in a contracted mission may elect to take no part in any responsibility nor any reward.
VI. Any member of the Company may propose a mission of conscience to the fellowship, so long as it does not violate a contract. Said mission must be approved by the majority of fellows, and may also be terminated by a majority. All treasures gained in said mission shall be shared as per normal.
VII. Once the Company hath been contracted by an employer, it shall fulfill its obligation before it accepts a new contract. A member who accepted a contract and falters in this obligation shall earn no reward from it, & shall pay damages to the Company in compensation.
VIII. A Company member shall give his or her best effort in all tasks for the company, above all, defending the lives and property of fellow members. A member ill-suited to a task shall nevertheless aid those who are. One found by majority to be willfully harming, or allowing the Company or its members to come to harm, shall be expelled from the Company, forfeit all reward, & possibly be surrendered to authorities if applicable.
IX. A fellow who falls in the line of duty shall be accorded the following consideration: Immediate aid to injuries if possible, a proper burial & treasure distributed to the members kin if not. If Fate allows, the company shall put forth the coin for a ritual of resurrection.
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Friday, 11th July, 2008, 09:13 AM #2
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This is not a character problem. This is a player problem. It needs to be solved outside the game, not within it.
That said, I think adventuring company charters are a fine idea, and I like yours.
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You have the patience of a Saint. That said, I have to ask: Why do you put up with his idiotic behavior? A player who did that in my group would be risking physical injury (and I don't mean to his character.)
Looking through the Charter (which is well written), I can't think of anything you missed. Depending on how prone to arguing this troublesome Paladin player is, you might want to stress-test some of the codes aimed towards him by placing them up against some of his potential objections to make sure they'll hold up.
My group has never actually sat down and made something like that for our game. You've inspired me to try it out the next time my group gets together. Thanks, and good luck getting the unruly player in line.
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Friday, 11th July, 2008, 07:44 PM #4
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Are your other players happy with his behavior? I would suggest that you talk to him outside of game - TELL him that his behavior is detrimental to the enjoyment of you and the other players, and WHY. ASK him just what it is that he is trying to do with this "Concept" - what IS it that he wants to get out of playing this character. Is there some great, tragic story of a miserable wretch that he is trying to tell - or is he just messing with you all? If he can honestly convince you that he has a valid and reasonable reason behind it - then see if you can work together to find a way to make the game fun for him AND the other players and you.
If he's just in it to jerk you all around - tell him in no uncertain terms that you and the other players do NOT appreciate it - and that he is not welcome to continue playing with you.
I don't know what your relation to this person is - is he a close personal friend, or just a random pick-up player? That can make things harder or easier for this. If the other players are as unhappy with him as you appear to be - perhaps you should include them in the discussion with the guy - BUT that can run the risk of seeming like you're all "ganging up" on him.
But by all means - don't continue to try and treat this "in game/in character" - this is a PLAYER issue and should be confronted outside of game before it ruins any more of your sessions.
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Friday, 11th July, 2008, 08:05 PM #5
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Ye gods. What does the Griefer bring to the table that makes him worth putting up with? I mean that seriously, no sarcasm or snark intended.
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This has got to be one of the funniest threads that I have ever seen.
Seriously, if this guy was a Rogue, would you all complain about him not using his Lay on Hands on his buddies? The fact that his character likes to use thrown daggers and the Paladin class powers are pigeonholed into melee is irrelevant.
Do you all know what my Paladin is like? He uses Divine Challenge, throws a javelin, and then hides behind his buddy. His entire strategy is to make it hard for enemies to get to him, and when his enemies attack his friend they get a -2 to attack and take 3+Cha Damage because they attacked the friend.
Did the designers plan for the type of Paladin that I like to play? Nope. Is there anything wrong with it? Not at all.
You seriously need to separate how you think a CLASS is supposed to be played from how the player wants to play it. Sticking in the back and throwing ranged attacks at the enemy is a valid strategy, Rangers do it all the time and if a Paladin wants to do it, more power to him.
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I think we need to know the context here. It sounds like the OP's group has no defender characters. Let's say the DM asks, "What classes are you guys going to pick?" and people reply, "Warlord," "Paladin for me," "I'll try a Rogue," "Wizard here," and, "I'll be a Ranger." Shouldn't the Paladin's player let everyone know that he will be playing the class in an unusual way that might impact the group's survival in combat? His choice of class is likely to influence other people's choices- maybe that Ranger would be a Fighter if it was clear that there would be no other Defender.
Right- because you're making it work for your group. It sounds like the OP's group is struggling. The player who isn't using his class abilities well is a big part of that. There isn't anything funny here. It's not cool to have someone griefing your game.Do you all know what my Paladin is like? He uses Divine Challenge, throws a javelin, and then hides behind his buddy. His entire strategy is to make it hard for enemies to get to him, and when his enemies attack his friend they get a -2 to attack and take 3+Cha Damage because they attacked the friend.
Did the designers plan for the type of Paladin that I like to play? Nope. Is there anything wrong with it? Not at all.
In the right context, it's great. Does it sound like this paladin is effective? If he is walking past unconscious bodies, my guess is no.You seriously need to separate how you think a CLASS is supposed to be played from how the player wants to play it. Sticking in the back and throwing ranged attacks at the enemy is a valid strategy, Rangers do it all the time and if a Paladin wants to do it, more power to him.
Monday, 14th July, 2008, 11:00 AM #8
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Playing a character "suboptimal" is not automatically good role-playing. In fact, in a class based game, it is often the opposite! If you don't want to play a character that heals, or that fights in melee, you shouldn't play a character that has has abilities to do this best! I mean, how did you even get these abilities if you never used them? Or how do you get better without using them?
But for the real topic. Your adventuring company charter sounds nice! It remeinds me of one of my first D&D games, where we had to get a kind of "adventuring license" to go around adventuring, and needed to have an adventuring company... Nice touch...
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The problem is that it's an ineffective strategy. A rogue can stay in the back and throw daggers because he's got powers and class features that make it an effective tactic. Your paladin can stay in the back and throw javelins because your DM ignores the fine print on divine challenge that specifically forbids that.
OP's dagger-weilding paladin isn't like that. His job, in game, is "be a productive member of the adventuring company". And he's not doing that. That's something that frustrates the OP's group, both in character and out-of-character.
As for the charter itself, I only have a few minor suggestions:
The presence of "his or her" in section VIII suggests that Gender wouldn't be out of place among the protected categories in section I. You might want to include Sexual Orientation and Faith as well, though the latter might make it more difficult to deal with the paladin.
Grammar note: The 'hath' in section II should be 'have'. Hath is the singular form, and is inappropriate when used with the plural noun 'members'.
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One thing I really like in that context is the "condition of servitude" clause, which is particularly well-fitting for Warforged, given their default "former government property military hardware" backstory.
I'm playing a specifically non-gendered Warforged here in a PbP game, if anyone's wondering why I thought of those issues. I can't recall if changelings/dopplegangers have a real gender, so the above might apply to them too if they exist in your campaign.
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Brother: One of the people who got me into Bowie, although I have since exceeded him as a fan (he still listens to other music.) Doesn't generally like much after 1980 (except Outside); finds his more recent albums too emotionless (whereas I think, if anything, they're a bit melodramatic)Sister: Listens to crappy radio country and crappy radio pop. I'm willing to bet she'd like some of the 80s stuff though (China Girl, Modern Love would probably suit her tastes)...Mother: Would probably like a lot of Bowie, though I've never gotten around to trying to play it for her... Might know a few songs (Under Pressure for her, she used to be pretty into Queen), but definitely doesn't know what she's missing.Father: I secretly suspect he had a copy of Space Oddity when he was in college but has since forgotten about it... It seems like half the bands I listen to, he'll overhear and say "oh! I know that from college!", but if you'd asked him about it by name beforehand, he would have just shrugged.The dreams in which I'm dying are the best I've ever had.
I became obsessed with Bowie after I saw the movie Velvet Goldmine. I started with Ziggy Stardust and then went backwards in albums. Then my girlfriend at the time got me into his more current stuff. My mom thinks David is a sellout because "Changes" is on the Fidelity commercial, and doesn't understand why I'm obsessed with him, because she doesn't think he's that good of a singer or songwriter. We all know that she's wrong. My dad likes some of his songs especially "Ashes to Ashes". He loves to do stupid parodies of David's songs. He was cool enough to go to David's concert in L.A. in January. My dad kicks ass. My sister just thinks David has always had bad fashion sense. She doesn't even appreciate his music. All she can talk about when I bring him up is that he is old, his music is boring, and how many face lifts he's had. I've finally given up trying to convert my sister. I think I might try to slowly convert my dad.
I only have one sister, who's... erm, well, I don't know what term I should use so I'll say handicapped and because of that, she can't fully appreciate David's music...My mom likes David Bowie a little, I think. She likes Young Americans and Fame, but I think that's because she listens to old-timey Motown stuff on a Detroit radio station a lot. She also likes Lodger with the exception of Repetition, and I'm dragging her with me to see David twice.My dad listened to Reality for a while and really likes New Killer Star and Bring Me The Disco King. He's only going to see David with me once.My parents aren't that big on Bowie because he came around after they lost interest in music, I think.My uncle and aunt give me Bowie stuff all the time, but I think that's because my aunt trades stuff on eBay for a living and not because they're fans.And my dad's side of the family is pretty bad when it comes to Bowie. I was reading Bowie: An Illustrated Record and my grandpa walked in and he said "So what's this book about?" "Oh, I'm doing a project on David Bowie." "Oh.. yeah, I think I may have... heard... David Bowie... mentioned... a few times... before..." and then there was an uncomfortable silence and he left. But I can't say I blame him, Bowie came about when he was in his 40s, so naturally he'd think he was a pretty weird guy.I'll be appearing LIVE in Toronto April 1st. Sure, it's a David Bowie show but you're all coming to see me. More importantly, you're coming to see me in my awesome new pants.
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Is he actually incapable of identifying a melody or does he just not like music?
Take your pick. It is a bit of both, I believe. He is one of those people who can't understand why anyone would actually buy albums since he sees no need to listen to a song again and again. He certainly had none of his own.Tom Servo: Do not be afraid. I do not hurt innocent people. I have assistants for that.(MST3K...Click Here and Keep Circulating the Tapes!)
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My few friends have heard Bowie's name and approximately know who he is, but don't know much about his music.
Talking about friends... I just made this 80s Bowie collection for a friend of mine, who I know generally likes 80s music. The album included stuff like Ricochet and Magic Dance. Later she said, that it was really good, it was weird, but not too weird! So, I think I made the right choice by sticking to the eighties... I mean, if she thinks Ricochet is weird... Well, need I say more?On lapset tervanneet auringon, nyt kylm� jeesuksen on
I recently emailed my grandpa in France with news that I finally bought my airline tickets to visit them this summer and mentioned the upcoming Bowie concert in KC I�ll be attending in May with my sisters (who are second-hand fans through me). His reply? I won't comment on David Bowie, but I hope you three sisters have a lot of fun together; it should be a great outing. David Bowie has been featured recently in some sort of weird TV ads, but I don't really understand what he was advertising. I do know that he is an excellent businessman - $$$$$!! My parents never really liked him � I think he was a bit too shocking for them at the time (they didn�t even have anything by The Doors in their musical collection ) but they were mostly tolerant of my obsessiveness. I can't be late I got a date
Hey, that's funny. My dad always says Bowie is a great business man - even though he knows nothing else about the man (I left home in my late teens so my folks never got the full assault of my fandom).
i'm not sure what my parents think, but there seems to be a lot less americans who like him than us english!!i've got outside in the car and they dont seem to mind to much, my auntie likes him a lot, she isnt out of touch either, she bought heathen :) "Don't listen to the crowd, they say jump"www.fivedaysofstatic.cjb.net
The majority of my family doesn't like him. But my grandma does and she took me to the concert in chicago for my birthday and my littlest sister whos three likes him. She loves labryrinth but she also likes me to just play him music and sing and dance along with it... she also likes Queen. She can pick up the words pretty fast for a three year old but the other day I got in trouble when we were watching one of my queen dvds and she repeated freddy saying fuck you all or something like that hehe.Thareth


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