![]() ![]() I have considered attaching two of these belts together and cinching up sides to have one on my front waist and one on my back. The entire belt can be quickly adjusted with the elastic loops on either side. The outside pockets can hold several gels, salt tablets, or small food items. The larger inside pocket will hold a cell phone, granola bar and a couple gels (or other similar size items). There are two elastic pockets on the outside. The newer version (pictured above) is a much-improved larger pocket with a 3-pocket divider inside. ![]() It held my iPhone, a granola bar, and a couple gels. The older version of this belt was simply a zipper pocket just a bit wider than a typical cell phone. For all these reasons, the Amphipod Air-Flow Endurance belt is one of my top picks for lightweight storage of gels, bars, and electrolytes. It is always easy to reach down to my waist while walking or running. In races, I seek to move through aid stations filling bottles with water and continue down the trail while I mix the electrolyte powder or quickly replace food items in my pockets. I believe this pack is designed to be worn in back but I strongly prefer to have front-access with it located up front. My preference is front-access with running gear because during races I want to avoid removing a pack or fumbling through complicated pockets. It’s lightweight, functional, and provides quick access to items I need when training or racing. The Amphipod Air-Flow Endurance is a simple piece of gear that I use on almost every trail run. I want to share one of my favorite pieces of gear with you.
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![]() In order to succeed in Pikmin, it didn’t require good reflexes. I never played a game quite like Pikmin, and it went against everything I knew about the company. Keep in mind, I was no more than 10 and used to fast-paced platformers like Sonic Adventure 2: Battle and Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus. I played it, but I found myself bored of the more laid-back and somewhat aimless pace yet also overwhelmed by the pressure the game had with its numerous ticking clocks - one for how long you could spend in a level and one for how many days you could stay on the planet. That was probably one of the reasons why I never gelled with Pikmin growing up. Yet it’s that lack of traditional Nintendo elements that made the original Pikmin stand out from every other Nintendo franchise and even its later installments. Even the trailer shown in Luigi’s Mansion had a lot of flat plains without much life to them. Pikmin had a relatively mundane world at first glance. Advertising showed off the whimsy and wonder of Mario, Pokémon, and The Legend of Zelda, but Pikmin didn’t really have that. You could identify a Nintendo-developed game in the ‘90s just from how bright and colorful they were. Most Nintendo games were very personable with distinguishable leads and worlds. The trailer showed off some early in-game footage alongside levels that would appear in the game, but the trailer gave off a distinct impression that Pikmin wouldn’t be like your average Nintendo game. It stated that you were stranded on a mysterious planet and needed to use the local wildlife, the Pikmin, to find a way home. Tucked away in the options menu was a trailer for the game that showed off what to expect from this new Nintendo IP. Could be useful in seeing what changed in the Paks.Like most people in 2001, my first exposure to Pikmin wasn’t through magazine advertising in Nintendo Power or a demo kiosk at my local Toys “R” Us, but through Luigi’s Mansion. I am planning on trying to locate an older build of the demo, apparently they changed the map from the old one to Valley at some point. The SDK source contains a preprocessor "SD_DEMO_BUILD." Unfortunately, per the license on the SDK, you are not supposed to use the code to build anything in conjunction with the demo game. I will have to look at the mapping/other tools to see if I can reverse the compression. Unfortunately, the D3 version does not use compressed textures. There is code in the D3 Engine for this, and luckily we have the glsl shaders for Megatexturing within the demo. However, BFG uses GLSL and there are some ports that use the shaders.ĮTQW uses Megatexturing. The ETQW renderer uses GLSL unlike the ARB shaders of the original D3. There was quite abit of code in the SDK, but also a good bit missing that would need to come in from the other 2 sources. I took a look at the formats and what not and did a cross comparison between the Doom3 2004 Game (D3), Doom 3 BFG (BFG), and Enemy Territory: Quake Wars (ETQW). I doubt there would be that many differences between the engine on the Demo and the stock game. I looked abit into this yesterday, so I will add what I have found below: I havn't played the game in years, I will need to locate a copy to try and find the files for the main game. Share with us any of results what u can find. I really would need to look more into it. ![]() One additional thing is that the SDK is released and it includes some checks to see if demo files are being loaded. Originally posted by Fugitive:Downloading the Demo files and stuff to take a look into this. Only we, the remaining game community can revive this wonderful game. I do not possess such skills, so I decided to share this idea with you. Games and try to make a work demo version with files from the full version of the game. And by itself got an error, about checksum, and game refused to run.Īctually the idea: what if we take and decompile both exe files from the demo and the full version Then I tried to drop files from the full version of the game to base folder of demo version. I found that if you put custom maps in base folder, game starts and map is displayed in the map list. ![]() Recently, when nostalgia surged on me, I decided to experiment with files of the demo version. People hope that the game will return the GOG, but apparently that will never happens, our comrades have been trying to do this since 2013. Let's be frank that Bethesda and Zenimax never return to games that are not related to the Fallout or Elder Scrools series. ![]() I guess you know that you can easily create servers on Demo 2.0 and still play. I came to you to discuss some interesting ideas that came to me ![]() Let’s delve into how these factors impact the experience on the field. There are three mechanics that combine into generating this new experience: Gameday Atmosphere, Momentum and Star-Driven AI. This comes via a new feature called Dynamic Gameday which adds in new factors to give each game its own unique feel. The biggest changes this season didn’t just come by way of visuals, EA Tiburon has built a smarter Madden experience. You’ll notice these right away with players like Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady, their throwing motions and small quirks in movement have been accurately captured. Player animations have also been reworked to more closely mimic real-life movement, especially those of quarterbacks. The long-awaited player facial scans and hair details have also been implemented bringing more personality to the game. There is more activity on the sidelines with more reactions to the action on the field. All these new additions help to add more realism and an authentic experience to Madden 22. The pregame start up now features quarterback showdowns and not just the starting lineups. If you’ve played Madden 21 you might hear a few redundant lines from commentators, but overall, it’s a more detailed, high energy broadcast package. In terms of menus, broadcast packages and the game’s overall aesthetic it’s all bathed in sleek black and neon green theme throughout. As each team’s warm-up starts, you’ll have their current performance presented on-screen in greater detail than last year’s stat lines. These stats have been given more of a spotlight at the start of each game. ![]() In terms of overall presentation, Next Gen Stats have returned from Madden 21 and are a real focal point. Stunning lighting reflections bounce off player helmets and more subtle additions have been made that really dial up the authenticity. EA’s Frostbite graphics engine is really paying dividends as it further taps into the power of next-gen consoles. One of the first things you’ll notice booting up Madden 22 is the stunning visuals, especially on the PS5 and Xbox Series X. Platform: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5,ĮSRB Rating: E (Everyone) The next-gen Madden experience Did the gamble payoff and provide a better Madden football experience? Let’s hit the field and find out! Madden NFL 22 Details After putting many hours into EA Tiburon’s latest entry of franchise it’s clear strategy this year is all about doubling down and improving on pre-existing modes. EA listened to fans and introduced big updates to the Franchise Mode providing a more engaging and in-depth experience. Madden NFL 22 brings a host of gameplay, graphical and core gameplay changes that dial-up the realism. It’s that time of the year where a new NFL season is just around the corner and the Madden franchise is hitting the virtual gridiron. Different Types and Functionality of Outdoor Patio Sofas On PatioLiving, you can also customize cushions and seat material for your sofa. A luxury outdoor sofa made from these sturdy materials won’t blow away in windier areas, and can weather the seasons. An outdoor patio sofa is usually the type of furniture that doesn't need to be as portable, so you may want to consider purchasing a sofa that’s made from durable and perhaps even heavy materials, such as wrought iron or steel. To give you a variety of options, PatioLiving carries a wide array of materials such as: aluminum, wrought iron patio sofas, wicker, wrought iron patio ottomans, teak, and recycled plastic. Positioned adjacent to a coffee table and a lounge chair or two, a luxury outdoor sofa will have your space looking stylish and complete. The sleek lines and bold shapes of a modern outdoor sofa will blend in seamlessly to your already established contemporary aesthetic. If your patio has a modern feel to it, a curved outdoor sofa would look best. If your patio is cozy, traditional, and refined, a casual style sectional sofa will work wonderfully in your space. To ensure that you’ll find the perfect sofa, PatioLiving carries endless options to fit everyone’s personal style. Different Styles of Outdoor Patio SofasĬhoosing a sofa for your patio can be hard, because it’s such as large piece of the puzzle when it comes to decorating your outdoor space. These sofas are a great versatile piece for anyone’s outdoor oasis. ![]() A sofa on your patio can also be great for enjoying some quiet alone time, and is the perfect place to lounge and relax. ![]() For entertaining, a luxury outdoor sofa provides more seating options for groups or a place for two to lounge and enjoy an intimate conversation. It is the focal point of any patio set, making it a great investment. ![]() An outdoor patio sofa is an essential part of a great, well designed outdoor area. Two of these classes are unlocked in the post-game, which provides an even more difficult set of encounters and bosses. Speaking of jobs, the original Miitopia featured 14 selectable jobs that are gradually unlocked as the player progresses. There is a new area called Bubbliane a island near the mainland. It doesn’t reveal anything really new, so for more details, make sure to check out this post In Miitopia, it all begins when the Demon Lord appears and starts stealing the face of the villagers. ![]() ![]() These can be freely assigned to characters as long as they fit the Mii's class, or job. Miitopia 2 the Disparadise takes place in the future 10 years after the events of Miitopia. a new trailer Here’s some screenshots: Source: Nintendo Miitopia: overview trailer Today, Nintendo uploaded the usual overview trailer for Miitopia. Miitopia has a huge selection of weapons and armor for each class. As for the party, these Miis were selected by the player and could be customized. The more significant roles in the game, such as the Dark Lord and a King, were all manually assigned by the player. It was still possible to see and select the most popular Miis for each major role, just as was possible to change the auto-selected townspeople. RELATED: Super Mario 3D World: Bowser's Fury - Every Compatible Amiibo (& What They Do) There was also a system where townspeople would be auto-populated by Miis that other players had selected and voted on. Players could set any Mii that they or other players had created to fill these roles. The game takes place in Miitopia with the return of a new Dark Lord Contents 1 Gameplay 2 Job classes 2.1 Prexisting 2.2 New 2.2. released for the Nintendo 3DS, (insert the new nintendo handheld here), DS, and the smartphones. Everyone from the Dark Lord (the main antagonist of the game) to a small child in a town were played by Miis. Miitopia 2: Postcard From The Future better known as Mii2 is an RPG based on the events of Miitopia 2. ![]() The world of Miitopia was populated with a huge set of characters, whose names and faces could be selected by the player. Drow’s Dark Fire power should now properly increase damage against critters when proc’d.Horrific Visage – The ghost instills fear in all nearby enemies, dealing damage and holding targets for 4 seconds.Possession – This power has been replaced by Horrific Visage.For players who frequently heal for less than 10% of a target’s health, the Master Boons “Blessed Advantage” and “Blessed Resilience” should now activate more frequently when the player heals over the required threshold.Master Boons no longer show pop-up messages when they trigger.Characters are no longer provided increased Item Level from Collars that are inactive.The vendor for Coins of Waukeen no longer hangs out in the Moonstone Mask even while the event is inactive.As the campaigns have been removed, Double Underdark and Double Maze Engine currency events have been removed from the calendar.Spellplague Caverns and Fangbreaker Island still require campaign unlocks, but the rest now have a minimum level of 5 to queue. The rest of the previously-Epic Dungeons are now in the normal Dungeon queue, and now scale players up to minimum item level.All but Vault of Stars are in the Random Advanced Dungeon queue. The Epic Dungeon category has been renamed to Advanced Dungeon, and now contains Infernal Citadel, Castle Ravenloft, Tomb of the Nine Gods, Lair of the Mad Mage, and Vault of Stars.It now leads directly to the Well of Dragons zone. The portions of this campaign that required contact with the factions in Protector’s Enclave have been removed, and the campaign has grown shorter as a result.The Maze Engine is now an Adventure, and awards the boon points formerly given by the Maze Engine campaign.The Dwarven King quest line is now an Adventure, and awards the boon points formerly given by the Underdark campaign.Acquisitions Incorporated is now an Adventure, and awards the boon points formerly given by the Acquisitions Incorporated campaign.Vault of Stars now unlocks account-wide when unlocked.Various minor typos have been addressed.Various quest flows and NPC behavior within leveling zones have been improved.Various environments and encounters within leveling zones have been improved.Protector’s Enclave: The Tarmalune Trade House has been adjusted to allow further construction in its area.Lore: The Adventurer’s Guild now has a place to purchase lore from zones that have been vaulted.Bryn Shander: Merchant Woes: Cecil is now consistently visible for all quest steps that require interaction with him.Read more about updates to professions here: Drop by the workshop and check out the changes! Item Levels on gear were also increased in order to better match other rewards. With the changes to the level cap, adjustments have been made to the levels of your profession and artisans. Give it a look in the Journal, in the Sword Coast Chronicles section! ![]() The goal of Adventures is to guide you to the content that’s right for you. The Adventure System allows for a new and intuitive way to play through content, track your progress, and get some great rewards. For details on which zones have been vaulted, reasoning, and future plans please check out the Dev Blog. Some zones have been removed from the original leveling flow. This hub contains vendors, services, and access to the new Training Room where adventurers can learn their class mechanics or practice new techniques. The Trade of Blades has been remodeled into the Adventurer’s Guild to serve the needs of new and veteran players. ![]() All active characters have been set to level 20 with this update, but the game should play much the same as it did before this module. With the new leveling flow, levels are now achieved at key milestones in the stories of each zone to ensure a proper pace and challenge. In alignment with Dungeons & Dragons, there is now a new adjusted level cap of 20. Read more about the Bard Class Mechanics and Abilities: Roll up a new bard, smite with sword, and soothe with song! Their unique Perform mechanic allows the bard to play a variety of songs that can enhance, heal, or hurt their targets. The Bard class is now playable with this release! A versatile adventurer, the bard commands the power of song to be a powerful healer or a stylish combatant. Head on for the trailer, and patch notes. Cryptic Studios has released the Neverwinter update 9.51 patch this August 24, and this brings the Bard class alongside other stuff in the “Jewel of the North” title update. Fox Sports’ Nick Wright has never tried to hide the fact that he love the Chiefs. So while Durant has the longer history of being a dominant player in the NBA, recent history suggests that Antetokounmpo may very well be clear of his peers when it comes to the most productive and dominant player in the NBA. Screengrab of Buffalo Bills Twitter video. ![]() Antetokounmpo has also won a Defensive Player of the Year Award and an NBA championship, while also eliminating Durant's Nets from the postseason last year. Durant has scored only 4,452 points in that same span, missing the entire 2019-2020 season while recovering from a torn Achilles.Īntetokounmpo has won two MVP awards in the last four seasons, while Durant hasn't won the award since the 2013-14 season. nick wright getnickwright Source: The Buss family & Rob Pelinka signed off on hiring Ty Lue last week. Wright ranks everything he’s heard from the world of sports, from debatable. Hes owed 95M over the next 3 years, starting next year. ![]() Since the start of the 2018-19 season, when Antetokounmpo won his first MVP award, he is second in the NBA in points scored with 7,465, trailing only James Harden (7,589). What’s Wright With Nick Wright (that’s a mouthful) will drop new episodes every Tuesday and is described thusly. FOX Sports FOXSports 'Andrew Wiggins is a bad basketball player. Exact quote from Tony Romo after the egregious overthrow by Brady on 3rd down: This one’s on Mike Evans. The numbers and recent accolades paint a picture that backs Wright's claims. ![]() Watch as Wright doubles down on his Antetokounmpo praise, and hear what Chris Broussard thinks of Nick and Durant's Twitter exchange.īut while Wright is admitting the tweet could be seen as rude, was their some validity to his claims that Antetokounmpo has surpassed Durant in the NBA's hierarchy? nick wright getnickwright News: There has been legitimate movement on the Harden front. ![]() So why are we so mad at Marie Kondo for doing just that? Maybe it’s a “vibe shift”, but judging from the popularity of “depression rooms” and “doom piles” on TikTok, perhaps there’s a newfound appreciation of others who are honest enough to show how messy their lives really are. There is a luxuriousness in having a tidy home, in having the time and mental headspace to keep your shit in order. So were we Kon-ed? On that, I don’t know. On page one of Spark Joy, Kondo writes: “Life only begins when you have put your house in order.” She built an empire on this, following her two worldwide bestsellers with a Netflix series and a line of storage goods. I went back to my notes from the time of my interview with Kondo, and while I agree that she should not be held responsible for the fragile mental state of parents around the world, there are some tidbits that make this new reveal more glaring. I suppose the question is: Can I find joy in my new roommates, despite their immense amount of stuff, which I would happily stuff in a contractor bag, never to be seen again? And can I appreciate the joy these things bring them? I even recently secreted it into a giveaway pile, but he delightedly unearthed it – “this dino hiding!” – and great joy was sparked for him all over again. Sure, it would spark deep joy to get rid of the soul-crushingly loud three-foot-tall roaring T-Rex that my mother thought it wise to gift my son. It seemed they were less than pleased that, after years of proselytizing a rigorously decluttered home, the now mother of three has rejected her own mantra.īut besides the lack of time, here’s the biggest Kon-flict for me. The betrayal parents appeared to feel was acute, the anger springing through Twitter like a hurtling asteroid. The mom-o-sphere, meanwhile, reacted as if Greta Thunberg had admitted to travelling exclusively by private jet. Where is the official apology to those of us who she influenced to make our clothes into little envelopes while we HAD three kids!” Polley later deleted the tweet and offered her own apology, lamenting that humour does not always translate on Twitter. Filmmaker Sarah Polley tweeted: “She admits she has ‘kind of given up’ on tidying after three kids. The next morning, however, I discovered that Kondo had gotten women talking. She’s dealing with the operatic wail of a meltdown because someone’s beloved Dino isn’t exactly where he left it, meaning the entire world will crumble. As a mom of a two-and-a-half-year-old and a 10-month-old, it seemed perfectly obvious that the poor woman no longer has time to fold her underwear into neat rosette-studded envelopes. Not quite a Disney villain cackle of glee, but more a smug, adrenalin rush of vindication.Īt first, I didn’t bother to click and read the actual article. I will admit that when I read the New York Post headline: “Queen of spring-cleaning has given up on being tidy: ‘My home is messy’” over a photo of Marie Kondo, it sparked joy. ![]() A Humerus Weapon – Kill 10 Ridden with Bob's arm.Down, But Not Out – Kill 15 enemies while downed.Smörgåsbord – Kill at least one of each non-boss Mutation. ![]()
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