Now with the turn-based mode available for PoE 2 Ive been rather enjoying my time with the game so far, to the point Id like to go back to PoE 1 and build all over from the beginning. ![]() It will have five difficulties - Story, Relaxed, Classic, Veteran and Path of the Damned along with other modifiers for the playthrough. A place to discuss the Obsidian Entertainment’s game Pillars of Eternity and Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire, and all things related to the game. In case Sawyer's disclaimer wasn't clear enough, the turn-based mode will have a sticker with "beta" written on it after the initial release. Battles last WAY longer and certain play-styles and character builds that wouldn't work in real-time can find their niche in turn-based. Proper movement and positioning are vital regardless of your play-style. There is no AI for any character that you control. He added that the new mode that will be deployed in the 4.1 update is actually a beta version of it, as Obsidian are looking forward to feedback from the player base, in order to improve the mode or fix any issues players might run into. Turn-Based This mode is all about micromanaging every character under your control. Each character will act independently, and their turn order will be dictated by Initiative, which is the standard in just about every turn-based game. The mode was initially leaked in December 2018 when some players spotted it in their game, but it was still kept hush hush until recently when Josh Sawyer confirmed it would arrive with the upcoming update.Īccording to Sawyer, the turn-based mode will not only change the pacing, but also the approach and overall feeling of Deadfire's combat system. The fights with Arcane Cleanse/Dampener are all easy enough to never even use Final Stand, especially in turn based you just use siphon for heals and if not possible cast conselhauts missiles on tentacles (siphon is enough for conselhaut. ![]() Abilities are usually class-specific, and players may opt to make a Multiclass character in order to pick. Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire Characters Builds, Strategies & the Unity Engine (Spoiler Warning). ![]() While the latter won initially, it seems like Obsidian now decided to introduce a turn-based mode as well, which is set to premiere on 24 January 2019. turn-based game mode (that is currently in Beta). During Pillars of Eternity's Kickstarter campaign, there was an ongoing debate on whether the game should be turn-based or real-time with pause. Firaxis have probably reintroduced a turn-based tactics craze in 2012 with XCOM: Enemy Unknown, which was followed by successful titles such as Divinity: Original Sin and its sequel, Wasteland 2 and XCOM: Enemy Within.
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Still, the affordability and features offered by Crashplan keep them in contention for an online backup service you should consider. Putting those aside, Crashplan still has some issues to mind - such as improving their customer service and access hours. While their customer reviews are extremely negative, many of these had to do with their transition from personal to backup customers. At Crashplan's low price, it may well be worth it to you just to have a backup for your small business team. Not to mention the significant bad blood earned when Crashplan deleted thousands of users' personal files when they transitioned from a personal-file saving service to a business-only model not that long ago.Ĭrashplan is likely a good choice for small business owners who need simple, intuitive backup services that are only $10 per computer per month. Customers complain of horrendously unhelpful and unresponsive customer service, in addition to slow restoration speeds. 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The state attorney general referred evidence to federal prosecutors and the Internal Revenue Service. ![]() A criminal investigation into possible property crimes, which is linked to the civil fraud case in New York.and Eric Trump's travels to Uruguay, the Dominican Republic, and the United Arab Emirates in 2017 cost the Secret Service $396,000 in total-and they've done plenty of traveling since. The GAO report found that Donald Trump Jr. Beyond the president, there's also Trump's children's jet-setting ways to contend with as well. Federal charge card expenditures revealed the Secret Service also spent at least $250,000 at Trump properties in just the first five months of Trump's term alone, and the agency has paid dearly for golf carts on the president's golf outings, spending $588,000 on golf carts (paid to third-party vendors, not the Trump Organization) since 2017. The GAO found that Trump's first four trips to Mar-a-Lago as president in 2017 cost the Secret Service approximately $1.3 million per trip (and $3.4 million in total government spending), and the Secret Service requested $60 million in additional funding in 2017. There are some hints as to how much the Secret Service is spending on Trump's travel, however-and as expected when protecting a president who spent one out of every five days on a golf course last year, the agency is likely running up a hefty bill. The White House also dodged questions from Congress's Government Accountability Office about the issue for two years, after the GAO sought information on the cost of Trump's travel to Mar-a-Lago based on a question in Congress. According to the Post, though the Secret Service is required to report semiannually the cost of protecting the president's primary non-White House residence, the Trump administration failed to do so in either 2016 or 2017, and has been delayed in submitting subsequent reports. This isn't the first time that the Trump administration has been cagey when it comes to disclosing the Secret Services's spending. The Treasury secretary reportedly hit back against Democrats' proposed requirements in a December 23 letter, in which Mnuchin “strongly opposed” the 120-day requirement and instead pushed for the disclosures to start next year in 2021. “As part of that effort, I proposed that the cost of presidential travel be included for greater transparency, accountability and oversight associated with protection during travel of presidents and their families.” But while Mnuchin has agreed to the financial disclosure provision in general, the Trump ally is not on board with Democrats' insistence that the first disclosure be made within 120 days of the legislation's passage. “Secretary Mnuchin came to me last year with a proposal to move the Secret Service to the Treasury Department,” Senator Dianne Feinstein said in a statement to the Post. ![]() At Democrats' urging, the legislation is set to include a stipulation that the Secret Service disclose on a semiannual basis the amount being spent on presidential travel for the president and his adult children. Per the Post, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is currently sparring with Democratic senators in negotiations over legislation that would move the Secret Service back to the Treasury Department, where it was first housed before moving to the Department of Homeland Security. The Washington Post reports that the Trump administration is currently pushing back against a proposed provision that would require the Secret Service to disclose how much it's spending on presidential travel-at least until after voters go to the polls in November. So it's no surprise that when it comes to revealing how much the government is actually spending on Trump's golf games and Mar-a-Lago stays, the Trump administration is a little afraid to fess up. Among the many (many!) scandals and criticisms that have plagued Donald Trump's presidency, one of the most enduring has been the president's penchant for spending time at Trump Organization-owned properties-as the American taxpayer picks up the tab. ![]() In the United States, CDC guidelines on social distancing and masking have been carefully constructed to encourage public confidence and adherence. Others argue that fear-based messaging can create a sense of widespread fatalism or even societal panic.Įither way, the COVID-19 pandemic provides a distinct historical moment in which concerns over the way scientific issues are publicly conveyed and addressed by the state have become paramount. Some experts claim that fear proves highly motivational and that there is no way to avoid prognostication of a dangerous future. Opinions vary over the impact this kind of messaging has on the success of policies. And as future global climate and health crises loom, academic debates often center on the value of scare tactics-text and images that warn of an impending apocalypse. But then something shifted-safety regulations became politicized.įor scholars and policymakers, the politicization of the disease and its management has underscored many of the difficulties inherent to public health messaging. Schools and businesses shut down, face masks were ubiquitous, and, for a brief moment, it seemed as if public health messaging had prevailed. ![]() In the United States people hunkered down indoors, avoiding gatherings. The war showed this rational to be entirely wrong and rifles and bayonets became much shorter after the war, and after WW2 much shorter again.Is fear a socially unifying emotion? During the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic it certainly seemed that way. They were made that length so that an infantryman or artilleryman could use it to fight a cavalryman who was using a sword from horse back. But not produced as a module attached to the face piece until after the war.įor a great deal of WW1 equipment - its a case of looking at it and asking "why did they make it like that ?" and frequently the answer is, what to us is the obviously better design was simply not identified and introduced until after the war. A very good design - simple, reliable, robust, minimal number of parts and very cheap to make. The valve will give minimal flow resistance as the wearer exhales but will automatically seal closed when the wearer inhales. This round cover will be protect a circular "flutter valve", a soft rubber disk held I place by a stud through the centre of the disk and resting on a seat like a tap seat. Very hard to tell from the photo, but to me the cover of the exhaust valve is stamped, tinplate sheet steel not plastic. To allow the wearer to breathe more easily, the mask was reduced in size to lessen the volume of air within, and the mask's filter plate was therefore noticeably reduced in diameter. Known as the Rahmenmaske, it was introduced sometime around the spring to late summer of 1916 (sources don't agree on this point). The mask shown on the right is the third model Gummimaske. ![]() An example of this mask, shown below left, retains the early 11-11S three layer filter. The second model Gummimaske, known as the Bandmaske, was the first gas mask to have a screw-in filter, which meant it could be replaced during a gas attack. Due the short period of time that they were manufactured and used, and the fact that the early single layer filter proved unsuccessful, they are exceptionally rare. This version was known as the Linienmaske. The very first version of the Gummimaske was introduced sometime between August and September 1915. I'll start a separate thread on the later M17 leather gas masks. I thought I'd start a thread on German rubberized cloth gas masks (Gummimasken) and their carriers, and share some examples that I've found over the past 8 years. Construct infrastructure such as a Ring Road for vehicular traffic, a railroad and train stations for cargo and passenger trains, airports with fleets of airplanes to send flights all over the world, and much more! Megapolis is constantly growing! Create one of the busiest transport hubs ever seen and provide your citizens with all the blessings of modern civilization. There’s always something fresh and exciting to make your town unique! Build a bridge to connect your districts, and place buildings strategically to keep the taxes flowing and your city growing. Build houses, skyscrapers, parks and choose the monuments you'd like to add to your skyline. the sky's the limit in your urban simulation!Įver wanted to see Stonehenge, the Eiffel Tower and the Statue of Liberty - all on the same street? Well, now you can! 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Megapolis is fun for all the family - it doesn't matter how old you are or what type of player you are. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Megapolis - a city building simulator where you can build the world's best metropolis. ![]() Lastly, Techland has provided a new infographic with updated in-game stats for 2023, including just how many (and what) limbs and heads players have lopped off, the number of player deaths (including those who died at night), number of arrows shot, and the most popular skin bundle for Dying Light 2.ĭying Light 2 is available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. Available as a blueprint or from the in-game store for 500 DL Points, the bundle features the Grim Santa Outfit, Paraglider, and the North Polearm weapon.Īnd as an extra treat, Techland is making the Hakon Bundle available for free during the event. Also be on the lookout for the Grim Santa Bundle. ![]() This is all on top of the Event goals, which will net players even more rewards as they complete them. You can also snag the Dead of Winter Bow Blueprint. Those rewards include the Winter Elf gear and outfit, the Gingerbread Infected Charm, and several seasonal-themed cosmetics. Players can take on new enemies, in Uncle Snow and Naughty Infected, which will earn you Sweets that you can exchange at Baka’s Winter Market store by the Bazaar for rewards. Winter Tales 2023 has kicked off with “Gifts from Above”, which translates into Santa air-dropping presents for players, including some new wintry weapons. The event is also bringing with it updates to Dying Light 2, including new enemy variants, new weapons, more finishers, and PlayStation 5 cross-gen save. Techland dropped details last week of their annual Winter Tales event for Dying Light 2, which is starting today for fans looking for some holiday fun. ![]() The event offers players a chance to earn the items found in the Rahim Bundle, which consists of two outfits that hearken back to the runner, the protagonist from the first game.ĭying Light 2 is currently available for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. The DLC also kicks off the Viral Rush event, which will run from today until May 4. The update also includes the new Pilgrim Outpost, which allows players to track community events, activate bounties, and receive Pilgrim tokens. The DLC also adds a a new weapon crafting system and a new transmogrification system, allowing you to customize Aiden’s look in the game liking while keeping your choice of stats.Īvailable today on PC and consoles, Gut Feeling “introduces bloody new ways to dismember the limbs of foes” to Dying Light 2, which as you’ll see from the trailer, results in some spectacular displays of plasma and flying bodies. Read about the different performance and resolution modes in Dying Light 2 once you're done with that.In some odd timing (given Dead Island 2‘s impending release tomorrow), Techland has released the free “Gut Feeling” update to Dying Light 2 that focuses on revamping combat and physics, as well as adding more gory goodness. While waiting for its release, read about how Dying Light 2’s main story will last about 20 hours (although completing every single thing in it will take upwards of 500 hours), and then check out how that 500-hour length compares to other notoriously long games. It will hit Switch later since that version was delayed. ![]() The five-plus years of support include the following, according to Techland:ĭying Light 2 hits PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on February 4. Then in June, you can expect the first paid story DLC. Fast forward to May, and you’re looking at another set of challenges coming to the game. Then, sometime in March, Techland will release its first set of Dying Light 2 challenges, followed by a series of events featuring mutated infected in April. As you can see in the image above, the first bit of DLC will launch in February alongside free Factions-inspired content. “A harrowing journey into the unknown, and cryptic messages for readers to decipher. “While Ember is colorless and dark, the book itself is rich with description.” -VOYA, Starred “An electric debut.” -Publishers Weekly, Starred DuPrau’s book leaves Doon and Lina on the verge of undiscovered country and readers wanting more.” -USA Today But if they fail? The lights will burn out and the darkness will close in forever.Īn American Library Association Notable Children’s BookĪ New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing SelectionĪ William Allen White Children’s Book Award Winner When Lina finds part of an ancient message, shes sure it holds a secret that will save the city. Two hundred years later, the great lamps that light the city are beginning to flicker. If they succeed, they will have to convince everyone to follow them into danger. The city of Ember was built as a last refuge for the human race. Now, she and her friend Doon must race to figure out the clues to keep the lights on. ![]() When Lina finds part of an ancient message, she’s sure it holds a secret that will save the city. Two hundred years later, the great lamps that light the city are beginning to dim. The city of Ember was built as a last refuge for the human race. This highly acclaimed adventure series is a modern-day classic-with over 4 MILLION copies sold! But when its lamps begin to flicker, two friends must race to escape the dark. “A harrowing journey into the unknown, and cryptic messages for readers to decipher.Ember is the only light in a dark world. “While Ember is colorless and dark, the book itself is rich with description.” - VOYA, Starred ![]() “An electric debut.” - Publishers Weekly, Starred Audio Books & Poetry Computers, Technology and Science Music, Arts & Culture. The city of Ember was built as a last refuge for the human race. DuPrau’s book leaves Doon and Lina on the verge of undiscovered country and readers wanting more.” - USA Today But when its lamps begin to flicker, two friends must race to escape the dark. If they succeed, they will have to convince everyone to follow them into danger. Lina and Doon have emerged from the underground city to the exciting new world above, and it isn’t long before they are followed by the other inhabitants of Ember. But when its lamps begin to flicker, two friends must. The People of Sparks picks up where The City of Ember leaves off. When Lina finds part of an ancient message, she’s sure it holds a secret that will save the city. But when its lamps begin to flicker, two friends must race to escape the dark. info 15.00 13.95 Audiobook Play Sample Switch to the ebook About this audiobook arrowforward Ember is the only light in a dark world. ![]() She and her friend Doon must decipher the message before. The City of Ember - The City of Ember audiobook, by Jeanne DuPrau. This highly acclaimed adventure series is a modern-day classic-with over 4 MILLION copies sold! The city of Ember was built as a last refuge for the human race. The city of Ember, 'the only light in the dark world,' began as a survival experiment created by the 'Builders' who wanted their children to 'grow up with no knowledge of a world outside, so that they feel no sorrow for what they have lost. |
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