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| Just A Reviewer chapter 1 . 1/15/2015
Okay. Yes,this story was published nine years ago,but... Could you please write more? I love the way you write and I find very difficult to find Aragorn and Legolas friendship stories with good grammar,spellings and a plot line I like. The ones I do find though,were published 5-10 years ago... And im sure Fred would like you to write more...! But I understand if you don't want to write more.
| Eltara chapter 19 . 3/29/2013
Such a sweet story! Well once all the glorious angst was solved. Especially love the nod to where Eagle's Strider nickname may have originated.
| rebecca chapter 1 . 1/11/2013
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| cailinbeag chapter 19 . 1/4/2013
I loved this whole story! You are a brilliant writer and I think you really captured each of the characters perfectly. With the exception that before the forming of The Fellowship Legolas had never been to Rivendell, it all could have happened, which I really enjoy. Cailin x
| Always chapter 14 . 7/30/2012
You used all of this valueable space for that one sentence?
| Louiseoblique chapter 19 . 5/28/2011
Really excellent! Sorry this is short, I stayed up to read it and I'm zonked. Anyway a very good read
| Caelhir chapter 19 . 11/26/2010
Wow, this was truly enjoyable and very very satisfying. You had me on the edge of my seat the whole time. Thank you for writing!
| Virodeil chapter 10 . 4/14/2009
Hmm. So Legolas was used to squeeze out information about his father's realm now, eh? That's better... :)
Whoa... Estel was very brave here... LOL I even began to love him very much. But... Arathorn was killed by an orc's arrow, as long as I know, in an orc attack; is this an AU, then?
If Elrond could say that, then it means he knew of something or had a foresight... Was the saying intentional? (about getting worse before bettering)
| Virodeil chapter 9 . 4/13/2009
Hah! So the cliff hanger where Legolas saw the face of an orc meant that he saw it in his mind eye, within his shadowed fea?
Hmm. I don't get the idea why the orcs would make Legolas a ransom for the Elves. Yes, it saved the prince, but what use could he be to the orcs? I thought, when Estel disclosed that particular identity of Legolas, the orcs would just dispose of him, therefore making certain that Thranduil faded from the face of Middle Earth... Orcs are not that dumb, you know, at least from the impression we can extract from the Hobbit. (Well, I suppose orcs and goblins are the same...)
I never saw Legolas' role in the chain you presented here. Once more, you seemed to open the probability I overlooked before. LOL Well done! :D
I still feel unsated from the short chapters, but, if the content continues to be good and intriguing, I think I can handle it. ;)
| Virodeil chapter 8 . 4/13/2009
M. Weird. The last cliff hanger did not have any ties with this chapter... :-\ Or did Legolas just see the orc in his 'dream'?
Aww... Estel in peril... I wonder what the outcome would be... His reactions - and actions - fitted his young mind and body, though, despite how badly I wish it otherwise. You did well here, just like the other chapters. I am on to reading the next. :)
| Virodeil chapter 7 . 4/13/2009
LOL Yeah! Cliff hanger! I never thought you would give one before... Evil... :P
Estel was very clever for his age. I don't know if this is good or not; I mean, I don't know if this is usual for a five-year-old child... :-\ The adventurous point of view of his was refreshing, though, after the desperate one of the Elven-prinnce. Heh... An Elven-bred pony could be stubby, eh? Weird... but amusing. ;D
| Virodeil chapter 6 . 4/13/2009
Wahaha! Estel meant to follow Legolas! :O O_O The plot thickened... LOL I thought the peak of the story had been over... Apparently not. Legolas' rude gesture to Elrond unsettled me, and until now I am torn between justifying his actions or reasoning that a good guest should not shun the host from his lodging. Hmm. I look forward to reading more, anyway.
| Virodeil chapter 5 . 4/13/2009
LOL So soon in reconciling? :D Well, I don't want Legolas - or Estel - to suffer more, but so soon? :-\ *shrug* The transition was well-done, though, and the comparisons were all interesting. I was particularly touched when Legolas overheard Estel's plea to follow the twins to their classes... It must be very painful. It was good that Legolas had a good self-control; if not either his dam would break or his anger would arise. :)
By the way, there is one thing from the last chapter (I think) that I forgot to address: I think old wounds (or were they scars?) should not pain one as much as Legolas did. Perhaps you should elaborate some of the wounds and why they tugged at the Elf's muscles/skin for the pain to be real...
| Virodeil chapter 4 . 4/13/2009
*scratch head* I forgot to say this... It should be "massage" and not "messege" - or the like of it. :) You lacked several punctuation marks too, especially in the end of dialogues, in these four chapters... But everything else was fine - in this chapter. Legolas coldheartedness, once again, made me wince inwardly, yet, if you had done otherwise, I would protest. ;) You did very well with his emotions. The memories were not vivid - somehhow I wish them otherwise - but they sufficed for the aim. Poor Estel to get such a 'grumpy' instructor... Well, I marvelled at Legolas, at his knowledge, teaching, and the experience behind those all, though. :) The experience was so real; but I don't want to be in Estel's shoes then. LOL And the twins' appearance, the huge picknick basket swinging between them, was hilarious - and unexpected in such an atmosphere!
| Virodeil chapter 3 . 4/13/2009
LOL Good ending. Well, more appropriate than good. *wince* I can't say Estel being somehow turned down by Legolas good... Legolas' actions here made the nape of my neck prickle. Heh... Why, though, had the twins not taken notice of the prince's different mood and behaviour before? They had had some time to do so, after all... M.
The little prank was good, by the way. *snicker* Only that, I don't know how a five-year-old boy got such idea. Hmm. Perhaps, because he had lived for about two years with the twins, their prankish nature had rubbed off on him... :P


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Euro-Pro says it intends to appeal to the National Advertising Review Board.
The NAD's decision stemmed from a challenge to Shark's ads brought by Dyson, a rival vacuum manufacturer. Shark boasted that in ads on television and the Web that its vacuums were the "most recommended." But Dyson questioned Euro-Pro's methodology, which hinged on a quarterly survey of reviews on sites operated by Amazon, Target and other companies.
Dyson argued there was no evidence that those reviews were authentic, noting that the reviewers were anonymous and "self-selected." Dyson also said that online review sites often include "fraudulent" posts, citing a frequently-quoted statistic that up to 25% of Yelp reviews are phony.
The NAD found problems with Euro-Pro's use of the reviews -- but the organization stopped short of condemning all use of online reviews in ads.
"In light of the ever-changing landscape of consumer information available online, NAD is not surprised that advertisers are now seeking to use this data as a basis for advertising claims," the group wrote. "While NAD is open to advertisers using new technology and information to support their claims, the standards of truthfulness, reliability and representativeness to which advertiser's substantiation is held remain the same."
The NAD said it was "concerned" that people who post reviews of Shark might not be representative of all U.S. vacuum-cleaner purchasers, noting that Amazon accounts for only 2% of sales, but 42% of reviews. "This disparity indicates that online purchasers are far more likely to submit online reviews than those who purchase vacuums in stores," the group wrote.
The NAD also noted that many of the reviewers didn't state whether they were recommending the product. Shark didn't use those posts to support the contention that it's the most recommended brand; that decision called its methodology into question.
"Because nearly half of the online reviews collected by the advertiser were not used to support its claim, it is not clear whether the advertiser's data is even representative of online purchasers or online reviewers in general," the NAD wrote.
The organization said that the decision isn't aimed at preventing advertisers from ever drawing on crowd-sourced data in ads. "This decision simply restates a fundamental principal of advertising law, that the data set submitted in this proceeding, like any other population sample, must be shown to be representative of the consumers that it purports to represent," the NAD wrote.
Euro-Pro told the NAD that it is updating its ads to state, "most recommended Vacuum brand online." But the company also says it believes it should be able to draw on online reviews to advertise its vacuums as "most recommended." It intends to appeal the NAD's decision to the contrary to the National Advertising Review Board. That group typically decides a case within 90 days of an appeal.
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Best and Worst Foods You can Eat on Your Wedding Day
A wedding is an occasion to remember. Whether you are preparing to walk down the aisle or saying I do, you need to feel your best at all times. The last thing you want is feeling bloated because of the food you ate before the wedding. For more details, see metabolic cooking fat loss review.
Here are the best and the worst foods you can eat during your wedding day
Worst foods to avoid during your wedding day
Beans are known to contain an indigestible type of sugar. When this kind of sugar gets into your large intestine, and the bacteria tries to digest it, your stomach will be filled with gas making you uncomfortable throughout the occasion.
Just like beans, dairy foods are known to cause bloating as well as gas. The worst thing about it is that the effect can last to one week. So, you should avoid it at least one or two weeks before your wedding.
Carbonated beverages
A few days or hours before your wedding, you can be tempted to start celebrating earlier. Most probably, you will go for sodas and other bubble-filled drinks. Such drinks will only release the carbon dioxide into your system filling you with gas and making you feel bloated.
Coffee will without a doubt keep you alert throughout the wedding hours. Unfortunately, it is also one drink that triggers sweat. You don't want to be the one polluting the air when your husband-to-be is still trying to figure out whether to say yes or no.
If you've been drinking, then you must understand that alcohol can make you feel puffy the next morning. Clearly, you know how a hangover feeling can alter your face. Regardless of how happy you are with the wedding, try avoiding it for at least two weeks before the wedding day then you can take it afterward.
Artificial sweetener
Most artificial sweeteners you will find in chewing gums, candies and drinks can be hard to digest. As a result, they will cause bloating as well as indigestion that might lead to stomach upset. Instead of having foods with artificial sweeteners, go for frozen fruits such as blueberries and grapes.
Best foods to eat before your wedding day
During your wedding day, you want yourself looking fresh and bright throughout the occasion, and nothing will serve you best than having some fruit or vegetable salad. Eating salad will get rid of excess liquids in your body making you look fresh throughout the day. You can prepare some salad to have before your wedding.
As mentioned earlier, it is wise to do away with excess liquids during your wedding day, but you still need to keep your body hydrated. Since you won't be drinking a lot of water, you will have to find something that will prevent hunger and keep you hydrated, and this is where tropical fruits come in. Fruits have vitamins that will balance the minerals and fluids in your body. You can have some mangos, papaya or something close before you wedding.
During your wedding day, you must try to avoid overeating, but you also don't want to get hungry in the middle of the occasion. Instead of junk foods, have a nicely prepared oatmeal before your wedding. One great thing about oatmeal is that it is rich in fiber that will slow down glucose absorption in your stomach. As a result, it will fill you up and maintain the sugar in your body at correct levels.
Chia seeds
Throughout your entire wedding, you want to look your best. Chia seed is one of the best foods that is known to make a skin glow. They contain high amounts of omega-3 acids that are also healthy for your body. They will also keep your cells nourished causing your skin to glow. For better results, add some chia seeds to your oatmeal or salad and have it as one meal before your wedding.
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Most probably, you will take months to prepare for a wedding. The last thing you want is, spoiling it the last minute with food. Regardless of how high your appetite is, trying controlling it at least a week before your wedding day. Keep it light, less sugary and less fatty.
Why Women Over 40 Have a Hard Time Finding Love
I get it. It isn't easy to find someone after you've seemingly passed your 'prime.' The media we gorge ourselves on spends countless hours drilling into our heads that if you're not pretty enough, not smart enough, not funny enough, and not young enough, then you're simply not good enough.
But that's not true.
Here are some lies that women over 40 tell themselves, and how you can work to overcome them.
1. My Standards Are Too High
There is nothing wrong with knowing what you want in a person, but there's a difference between having standards that are too high and standards that are just plain wrong.
Let me explain.
How many times have you gone into a date, sat down at a table, and judged the person in front of you solely on something superficial like wearing the wrong kinds of clothing?
"That shirt with those shorts?"
If you answered, "Never!" with absolute certainty and truth, then congrats! Skip to the next one.
If you answered, "Well…maybe a few times…" with an embarrassed set to your shoulders, Y'all gotta do some rethinking.
Bad fashion sense is not a reason to automatically reject a potential date. Nor is a bad haircut. Some people just legitimately do not know what they look right in, or what hairstyle would suit them. Those things can be experimented with and corrected.
However, bear in mind that some superficial things might hint at deeper issues. If they show up with dirty or unbrushed hair, then they didn't care enough about the date to make themselves look good, which is obviously a red flag.
The trick is to know which things are harmless and which things…are not.
2. All the Good Ones Are Taken
This is just utterly ridiculous. That's like saying that there's no more good fish in the ocean since they've all been fished up!
Well. Not the same, but you get what I mean.
Consider that some potential significant others are just getting over a bad relationship they had in the past. Consider that some possible s/o's are divorcing their partners because of one reason or another. Consider that there's somebody in the same position as you, yearning for love but not looking for it because they think all the good ones are taken.
Are you a good one? The answer is yes.
Are you taken? The answer is no.
Go out and find that person with the same line of thinking as you recently had and showed them the light!
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This is a common thought had by widows and other people that have had their hearts broken by the one they once loved leaving their lives for one reason or another. They think that since they found and lost the love of their lives that nobody else could compete.
Loving somebody isn't an instant thing. You learn to love someone. I can guarantee you that nobody you meet will instantly spark that same sense of rightness as the person you left, but they might if you let them try to.
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Guestlist and Table Bookings
Once voted Best New Club at the London Club and Bar Awards, The Cuckoo Club is the sleek and stylish watering hole to London's late night high-end members. With its perfectly central location of London's Mayfair, Cuckoo is considered the Godfather of the West End totting up a spectacular celebrity guest list. Needless to say, this place operates a strict 'Dress to impress' rule. It is generally a 'members only' kind of place but special guest-lists allow us (the civilians) to witness the inner workings of the elite.
Going to Cuckoo club Guestlist in London could not be further from its name Cuckoo club is one of the craziest party destinations in London!
Cuckoo club which can be found on the heart of Swallow Street. Right in the heart of Mayfair a short walk from Picadilly which shouldn't prove too difficult walk for the most glamorous ladies with the highest of heels.
Cuckoo club is one of the most exclusive clubs in London and one of the longest serving clubs around today. Cuckoo club has recently been under a major refurb from the world renowned interior designer Barbarba Hulanicki this sets Cuckoo apart from other mayfair clubs immediately giving Cuckoo a sense of individuality. The decor and ambience has been carefully crafted to ensure that it maintains a sophisticated feel throughout.
Cuckoo Club features two exclusive areas of partying over 2 floors. The ground floor features a renowned restaurant celebrated by some of London top critics. The food is overseen by world class chef Chris Cooper who continues to push the boundaries of continental cuisine each year. The emphasis on the food at Cuckoo Club Guestlist is simple , fresh ingredients cooked to perfection.
The ground floor in Cuckoo club is really where the "magic happens" as they say. The first thing you will notice is a mesmerising LED ceiling that works seamlessly with the music from one of the many top DJ's that play on rotation each week at cuckoo club.
As to be expected, the venue is flawlessly sleek and stylish- P Diddy isn't exactly likely to get down and dirty at an Oceana. Cuckoo is adorned lavishly with silk upholstery, red velvet seating and a sumptuous purple and gold theme run throughout. There is a chic upstairs and downstairs segregation depending on your party vibe for the evening, so chilled drink after work? Okay. Mad night with the girls? No problem. Also with a beautiful mirror-backed bar, Cuckoo invites you to sit back and view the whole place from the comfort of your seat.
Cuckoo's upscale environment makes it a sure-fire celeb hotspot and magnet to swanky media types and internationals. It's advised that you dress up to the nines for guaranteed entry - you've been warned, trainers are a no-no! The whole place oozes glamour, evocative of that golden age of Hollywood. Prestigious publications such as The Telegraph and Esquire give The Cuckoo Club two huge thumbs up, it's been labelled a 'superclub' by GQ and Vogue has said it houses 'fashion and music royalty'. Eeesh, now that's celebrity endorsement! If you're looking for the West End's hot ticket - this is undeniably it.
Every spirit and liquor under the sun displayed grandly on glass shelves across the back wall of the bar. The Cuckoo club offers some of the most elaborate and unusual cocktails in town, (Think organic elderflower and imported Indonesian beetroot.) For us mere earthlings, the cheapest cocktail is a steep £13 but undoubtedly worth the fair and sort of goes with the territory. You are provided with complimentary peanuts though, which is a nice touch (organic too no doubt.) The DJ at Cuckoo spins mostly house, but also entertains clubbers with live music from a selection of bands and singers both new and established every Thursday.
The music at Cuckoo is strictly electro house and trance and has built up a reputation as being a "music destination" and has not slipped down the road of becoming too commercial with its music policy.
Cuckoo Club has earned its place as becoming one of the most (if not the most) desirable clubbing hotspot in London. Unless you know somebody on "the inside" or are a member the chances of you being able to get in (unless you look the part!) are slim to none.
Cuckoo club is one of the longest serving exclusive nightclubs in London today Regularly filling its doors on a weekly basis with the best crowd in London can deliver.
LED lights hanging from the ceiling throughout Cuckoo club Guestlist which gives the venue a sophisticated centrepiece for the a list Proud that have been lucky enough to make it has to Velvet Rope
Cuckoo club Guestlist is a member's club however Friday nights are open to guestlist However we strongly advise booking a table to ensure entry
Tables at Cuckoo club Guestlist start from £1000 minimum spend And is not for the faint hearted if you're planning a night out to the club don't expect to leave any time before 3 AM. This club is only for People who like to party hard As the name suggests!
The drinks at Cuckoo club don't come cheap so be prepared to splash the cash however an exclusive cocktail list which cannot be found at any other clubs in London Will make you feel less guilty for splashing out At Cuckoo club Guestlist
Provided you're not a little intimidated by London's high-flyers, The Cuckoo Club will make you feel a million dollars even if it is just for the night. Just for god's sake, don't wear the dress you've 'been meaning to sew the missing button back onto', or you'll be sorry you did. Oh, and try not to get too excited over the complimentary peanuts, or you may as well be wearing a T-shirt branded 'I don't belong here'... Another cosmopolitan, Darling?
Cuckoo Address : Cuckoo, Swallow street, W1B 4EZ
What are Cuckoos Opening and Closing Times: Wednesday - Saturday 10:30pm- 3:30am
Cuckoo Dress Code: Smart casual
Guestlist details /Standard Entry: £20
Tables: Available to book / start from a £1000 spend
Cuckoo policy: Guestlist only, get on the guestlist above
Membership: Everybody
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2017 QRIS National Meeting
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1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley Public Affairs (Fort Riley, Kansas)
Public Affairs officers fulfill the Army's obligation to keep the American people and the Army informed. They help establish the conditions that lead to confidence in America's Army and its readiness to conduct operations in peacetime, conflict and war. Army Public Affairs personnel conduct fast-paced, high-pressure news media, community relations and internal information programs around the world.
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Through a full spectrum of services and support, provide a superior quality of life to Soldiers, Families, Civilians, and Retirees; enable Warfighters; and collaborate effectively with community partners.
An integrated, learning organization that optimizes capabilities, resources, and partnerships – An Installation of Excellence.
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- Public information: The overall goal of PI is to keep external audiences – Central Flint Hills Region community members and leaders, media members and key national audiences – informed. This is done primarily through media relations, community relations and online presence.
a.Media relations: MR requires interns to engage local and national media in order to help tell the Army story. They arrange interviews, write press releases, pitch story ideas and provide escorts for the media.
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Ice Hockey Skates & Flat FeetPosted by Drake Martin on Feb 27, 2017
Shopping for your first pair of hockey skates can be challenging, especially when purchasing them online. It can be even more difficult for players with flat feet because skate boots are stiff, have a snug fit, and are mostly designed with regular foot widths and arch heights in mind. So what should a player with flat feet keep in mind when buying skates?
Manufacturers, Lines, & Models
Let's start with the basics. Currently, Bauer and CCM are the two biggest manufacturers in hockey skates. They each offer three lines of skates with three entirely different fits - one for narrower feet, one for regular feet, and one for wider feet. Players with flat or wide feet should look at skates from the Bauer Nexus line because they have the roomiest fit. For CCM, they should look at Tacks skates.
Bauer Nexus skates have a high-volume boot that allows the skate to comfortably wrap around the foot and give a natural-feeling glide.
CCM Tacks skates will also give players with flat feet a very snug fit while providing a nice forward pitch for improved speed and acceleration.
Skate Width
After finding the right model skate, players should then find out what boot width they need. Skates are offered in Narrow (C), Regular (D), and Wide (EE) widths. When shopping for Nexus, Tacks, or any other skates with a wide fit type, consider a D width to be similar to an EE width on a narrower skate. Players with extremely flat or wide feet should then consider an EE fit.
Inserts & Footbeds
If your skates still hurt your feet despite being the correct width, the footbed may be to blame. Often the generic footbeds that come with skates are made of low-quality materials and should be replaced with a high-quality insert. CCM makes custom inserts for low, medium, and high arch types that fit in any skate, including non-CCM models. Flat-footed players should choose the low arch option. The CCM Custom Insoles sell for $49.99
Bauer offers players Speed Plates, which are custom, heat-molded inserts. Speed Plates are rigid and give the most support out of all other hockey skate footbeds on the market. They can be heated at home in the oven and will form to players' feet inside the skate. The Bauer Speed Plates sell for $49.99.
Another insert option is Superfeet. They have hundreds of different inserts for every foot shape and type of discomfort. For hockey, the Superfeet Yellow and Carbon Pro Hockey inserts are recommended for flat feet. They provide players with the necessary forward pitch and take up very little room in already snug-fitting skates and sell for $44.95 and $54.95, respectively.
To ensure a proper fit, players should start by choosing a Superfeet letter-size based on their shoe size, not their skate size. However, if the difference between their shoe size and skate size is two sizes or more, players should consider going down a Superfeet letter-size to better match the size and fit of their skate.
Flat-footed players can experience pain and discomfort caused by several different factors. Thankfully, wearing properly fitting skates and using custom skate inserts can relieve these problems. If you need help finding your next pair of skates, please come visit our Superstore in Los Angeles and one of our skate experts will help get you into the perfect fit.


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NAR reports that 40% of Realtors have been involved in the sale of a distressed property over the past year. With over a million transactions per year, inevitably a few will go bad, regardless of the type. But when a third party is brought into the transaction, and the deal is no longer just between a buyer and a seller, this tends to introduce several new ways for the deal to go awry.
We're hearing from all over the Commonwealth, but particularly in Northern Virginia, that short sales are causing all kinds of issues. Everyone seems to have gotten past the fact that it takes the banks a looooooooooong time to consent to these transactions. Realtors also seem to understand very well that there's a possibility that a bank will refuse to act on an offer, even if the offer seems to be a strong one.
Knowing this, some Realtors have been skirting, exploiting gray areas of, or outright defying certain sections of the Code of Ethics and MLS rules in order to hedge their bets and keep their clients' options open in the unpredictable realm of "subject to third party approval." Because the banks are held to a different ethical standard, sometimes the banks' actions (or in many cases, inaction) can cause the Realtor to violate NAR's Code.
So when it comes to distressed transactions, how can you make sure you're on the right side of your obligations to the Realtor Code of Ethics and Virginia laws?
- For starters, watch this 30 minute video with VAR's Special Counsel Lem Marshall called "Ethical Considerations in Short Sales."
- Also, check out VAR's Legal Resources Center, where you'll find over 100 articles about legal and ethical issues especially for Realtors.
- Finally, agents should be talking with their brokers about these dilemmas. And brokers: If you don't know how certain situations should be handled, call VAR's Legal Hotline. Authoritative legal information is just a phone call away.


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Pixelscopic Creator on March 14
Hi, Darewind. We are sorry to hear that you are unhappy with the state of the project - we definitely wish it was done as well. We will be in touch shortly via private message to see if we can answer any of your concerns and restore your confidence in the project. Thank you!
Darewind on March 14
I want a refund on this. It is three years past the original listed release date.
Pixelscopic Creator on February 20
Thank you for the info! After all of the required ports are complete, and if the game is successful, we may consider additional ports. It's hard to say which system(s) we might support, since it's so theoretical, and we've had backers request ports to several different systems. But it's great that development kits keep going down in price. Unfortunately, the largest expense is the programming time required to port our engine to each additional system. So we would have to weigh whether that cost would be worth it, based on the potential sales. And depending on the system architecture, some ports may be easier than others... for example a PS4 port is easier than an XBox One port. Being an artist, I'm not as familiar with the architecture of the Switch, but I believe it's much easier to develop than the WiiU or 3DS, so that is good news for devs like us!
Jeritza Goris on February 19
There was a recent article with NintendoEverything that the Nintendo Switch development console will only cost 50,000 japanese yen ($500). I felt a port for that device would be more apt than other big video game consoles. The control flexibility of the Nintendo Switch seems perfect for this game. Give a look if you're interested. Cheers.
Pixelscopic Creator on February 19
Hi, Jeritza. We have discussed the platforms previously, but it's buried somewhere in the comments, so I will simply restate it here. I'll also post this information in a future update, since I'm sure many others are wondering too!
We are still committed to PC/Mac/Linux for the initial release, as promised. After that, iOS and Android will obviously be the next release goals. After the Android port is complete, Ouya would have been the next port (since it was Android-based). But since it seems that Ouya is no longer viable, we will consider other options. At that time, our goal will be to swap the dead-on-arrival Ouya port for support of one or more Android-based or Android-like devices or platforms.
After we begin porting to Android, we will likely allow backers to vote on a short list of these Android-based devices that are still relevant at that time — such as Amazon FireTV, NVidia Shield, or Razer Forge TV (which might be the successor to Ouya?). We only will make these porting decisions when the port development process is ready to begin, so that we do not pick another platform which may be phased out, bought out, DOA, or generally a bad fit for our backers / fanbase / market.
But the good news is that Android devices are plentiful (and should continue to be for years), and we may be able to support more than one after that initial port has been completed.
I hope that helps! Feel free to let us know if you have any other questions!
Jeritza Goris on February 17
Have there been any updates on platform release information?
The Ouya seems to have vaporized.
Pixelscopic Creator on February 7
...we address all of your concerns. I don't know how the end of that sentence got cut off!
Pixelscopic Creator on February 7
Hi, Brianna. There is a bit more information about reward shipping in the previous update (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pixelscopic/delvers-drop/posts/1778468). But in short, we will be letting you know before the rewards ship. So I think the best option would be for you to move worry-free, and we will make sure we get updated addresses from everyone before any shipments go out. Hopefully that works! (I'll also message you by PM to make sure we
Brianna Allen on February 7
Is there any update on when things should be shipped? I will be moving a few times this year and don't want to keep bothering you with updates.
Pixelscopic Creator on February 7
Hi, Daniel and Tim.
@Daniel - We have released early versions of the game for backers to play via Humble. I'll be in touch via private message to see if you received your key. And yes, there was a reward survey, so I will look into that for you as well. We'll make sure you get your rewards!
@Tim - I also responded to your comment in our Updates section, so I hope you don't mind if I paste the same response here: We understand your frustrations, and we are sorry that you feel that the updates are not up to the standard you would prefer. We are truly doing our best to give you relevant news and keep you up-to-date on what we are doing, while keeping updates to a manageable length for us. But due to your frustrations, we will be in touch via private message to see if there are any concerns that we can address directly. Thank you!
Tim Stainton-James on February 7
So... how do we get a refund?
Daniel on February 6
I'm going to be honest and say that I funded this so long ago that I don't actually remember what this project is or if anything was ever released. Is it still in progress? Was I ever asked to fill out any form to receive any reward or to fill out a survey to determine what system I wanted it on? I'm concerned I missed out on getting my backer reward somewhere as the years passed. Actually, now that I'm thinking about it, it seems to have been about a fifth of my life.
Pixelscopic Creator on January 6
Hi sudoshred. We totally understand wanting more information on the Linux version and where we stand on that; sorry we've never really put all of this info out there before but hopefully this will provide you with the important stuff now :) So yeah, we are still 100% committed to the Linux version. Now to be sure, Linux has always been platform #3 for us -- partially because we started with Windows and OSX support, but also because we had a relative lack of experience there as well. Despite that, Linux has always been part of the original "Triad" for our release platforms. To be honest, there are a lot of questions marks beyond those 3 platforms, but there are not with Linux. Now a bit more into the weeds... Way back in the first year of development the original plan was to outsource the Linux version - in fact, we talked to a couple of developers and got a rough bid from one. But of course, we ended up being really dissatisfied with the game as it stood and realized we were way off course and yeah, we began this really long convoluted dev cycle. At that point, the immediate Linux plans were put on the back burner - we were struggling mightily with just the game's development so additional platforms were shelved for the time being. Fast forward to the present: we've been doing a lot of engine and general tech related work and all of that has been done with Linux support in mind - including testing a few specific things (filesystem stuff, etc.) We still have to port the renderer and windowing code which is a substantial amount of work, but we also did some experiments this past year, including perhaps using SDL2 as the underlying system for the Linux version. Anyway, Linux has been on the backburner for sure but it hasn't been absent in our minds at all and in general there is a very strong desire to start getting Linux builds out sooner than later but there is no real timeline on when we can do that. Anyway, hopefully that sort of clarifies both where we are coming from and where we are going regarding Linux. By all means, if you have other/more questions please let us know and we will do our best to answer them! Thanks for your support :)
sudoshred on January 6
Good day. I'm happy to hear that the game is still chugging along. I have watched your livestreams and I must say the art is very beautiful. So I understand that a game does take a while to build, and life things happen, so four years happens and I hope we're coming to the end of that. And I appreciate the updates and more is better. However, my biggest problem is once again from a developer it seems that Linux is an after thought. We've never had a build of the game and now we're not even being mentioned in the updates or being considered in the engine rebuild. I've seen this too many times before with other developers where they say they're going to build for Linux and then don't think about it until the end and by that time it's too late and the game is too broken on Linux that it's not possible. I supported this game, 1 because it looks amazing, but 2 because you were supporting Linux. Where do we stand with that? Are we just another after thought or a "it'll happen eventually"? Because being an afterthought after major rewrite to your engine, and after four years of indie development isn't really showing Linux users respect. Yes I understand we're a small portion, but we supported you, and we at least deserve an update on what our support has done to bring the game closer to supporting Linux. I hope this comment doesn't come off too snarky, but Linux gamers have been burned a LOT since this game has gone into development. Please don't burn us again.
Pixelscopic Creator on January 6
And the update is live! Thank you again for all of your patience, everyone. Please hit us up via private message with any major questions, comments, or complaints, and we'll be happy to respond!
Pixelscopic Creator on January 5
Hi, Aaron. We are finalizing our edits for the year-end update on our progress and status, and should be sending it later tonight. Thanks for checking in!
Aaron Gunderson on January 4
So what's the update as the end of the year has passed? Going on 4 years now since I pledged. Some progress or a refund would be welcome at this point.
Pixelscopic Creator on December 10
Hi, Michael. We are currently working on a big end-of-the-year update that should get everyone up to speed. More on that soon! I'll also reach out via private message to see if you have any other specific questions we can answer for you. Thanks!
Michael Compton on December 9
Is there any news on this?
Pixelscopic Creator on November 24
Hi, HaikenEdge. We will be in touch shortly through the private messaging system, so that we can address your concerns with the project. Thank you!
HaikenEdge on November 24
I want a refund on this. It's three years past the original listed release date, and still no game. It's ridiculous.
Pixelscopic Creator on November 22
Hi, Gomisan.
Thank you for your feedback, and perspective on sharing our progress better. We were really wanting to share more experimental updates with backers earlier this year, but the current issue is that with Humble as our only build distribution platform, we can only have one build available. This means that we typically want this build to be as stable as possible... and unfortunately, that stable build is very (veeeery) old at this point. As we mentioned in some previous updates, we were working on a way to distribute builds through our website, but the friend of the team who was helping us out with the website update (and build distribution system) had some life changes and was no longer able to help complete that project. However, we now do have a new part-time developer who may be able to pick up where he left off. If and when we are able to work out build distribution, we would post much more regular updates, even if those updates are buggy or limited in features. We know not everyone would want to play such a build, but some of you do - which is why we are hoping to do this on our own site, giving us the ability to explain what people are getting into.
I know that's a lot of information, much of which will be coming in our next update. I apologize again for dropping out of communication. We are truly trying to get back on a regular schedule, with structured communication, and have made some changes within our team's workload and schedule in an effort to make this viable. We do want to re-instill our backers' ownership and pride in the project, and I'm glad there are backers like you who are still interested in participating in our process of development. Thank you!
Gomisan on November 22
In the mood to play something like Delver's Drop and it occured to me it's been quiet a long time. So while I'm happy to see that there is communication here on the Kickstarter comments I'm not so happy to see that it's been almost 10 months since a KS update, and all the improvements that have been talked about havent even been released for any of us backers to play with. We understand incomplete, but as backers we want to be a part of that. open up a bit, let us play builds, give the community back some ownershp and pride in this game.
Honestly, this has gone on too long. It would feel a lot more honest if the game's website wasn't still trying to sell pre-orders, with no news to offer would be buyers since a Feb 2014 blog post!!!
It's unfortunate, but this, and a few other smaller titles which have totally stopped any releases or communications have soured me and stopped me backing a lot of projects.
Pixelscopic Creator on November 18
Hi, Craig. I'm sorry that you have lost interest - I hope that we might be able to re-instill some of your lost confidence, and we will also be in contact with you shortly to see if we can address your concerns. Thank you for your patience!
Craig M on November 18
I would also like a refund. This is ridiculous. I get that we were backing knowing that the game may not be made, but man 3 years is ridiculous for what this game is. I've lost 100% of my interest.
Pixelscopic Creator on November 17
Hi, Sergio. I will be in contact with you via private message shortly, to see if we can address any of your concerns about the game. Thank you!
Sergio on November 17
Can i ask for a refund? 3 years man...
Pixelscopic Creator on November 9
Just to clarify, there are more than 25 of them to be shipped - otherwise it would be fairly inexpensive. But we could not afford to ship every item individually (and it would be hard to decide which items to ship individually, since that would show favoritism to higher tiers), so the plan was to bundle them into groups.
Pixelscopic Creator on November 9
Hi, Michael. Based on our shipment plan, the figurines are scheduled to go out after the game is finished, since everyone at that tier will also be receiving several other items in a larger box, including the boxed copy of the game. There is a chance we may consider revising our shipment plan so that people can get items sooner, but we will have to see what we can manage with the allocated budget. The figurines themselves are done, but it would just be a large additional expense to ship them by themselves, if that makes sense.
I hope that helps!
Michael on November 8
when can the 25 people who backed the level for the Sculpted 3" Clay Rogue Figurine by Leah Williams expect to get it?
Pixelscopic Creator on November 5
@peterS — haha, is that a suggestion? :) Just kidding, our plan to is stay in the ancient lands of C++11 regardless of any cool newness that may come out.
@Aaron Warkworth — The game is very much still under development, albeit painfully slow development. All of the humble builds released were pre-beta, so still very early. We have made a lot of progress since then (fully randomized rooms/levels, improved combat, new art, etc), but we're still trying to stitch that progress into a more cohesive, release-able alpha build for all of you.
Aaron Markworth on November 5
What's the status of this game? There's a download via my humble store but is it beta?
peterS on November 4
If this takes any longer I fear another engine rework using C++17! SCNR!
Pixelscopic Creator on September 16, 2016
Hi, Michael.
We definitely understand all of your concerns. We have indeed over-promised and under-delivered, especially with respect to the schedule. However, it is our hope that the added development time will ultimately allow us to over-deliver in terms of quality -- and it is our belief that the promise of quality is what ultimately led the majority of our backers to support the project. But we understand that others may have pledged based more on our delivery timeline, and many pledged due to an interest in our genre, though some tastes may have changed over the course of time. We do apologize for any degree to which our under-delivery or delayed delivery may have led you to regret your support.
But please know that the game is still in development. All of you, our backers, are not going to see your pledges evaporate. We are a team that (while not necessary timely) does fulfill our promises and obligations. You and all other backers will eventually receive all promised rewards, the most important of which is the best game we can possibly make.
Michael Compton on September 15, 2016
I feel like I have to say something here - I'm sorry that the "negativity" on Kickstarter is bothering you guys, but this game was due out in October of '13. I get set backs and delays; I work in software and web dev myself, but if my company put a deadline for three years previous and we still hadn't delivered, customers would be screaming for our heads and we'd have lawyers kicking down our doors. You don't post regular updates (last update was from February for god's sake), you've vastly overpromised and have underdelivered, and while you seem to be okay communicating here under the comments, we still don't have any firm dates or release windows. People gave you guys $150k because of what you guys promised.
So when is this game coming out? Is this game coming out? Or are all your backers out their money? At least be honest if that's the case, because this is ridiculous.
Pixelscopic Creator on August 23, 2016
@Glenn - thank you for the kind words. We are very grateful to know that backers like you are still supporting us. We know it can be discouraging for everyone, and we understand the lack of patience that many feel. But it always improves our week to hear encouraging feedback like yours.
Glenn McMath on August 20, 2016
@Pixelscopic - Thanks for your reply. I can see how posting updates could start to feel like a negative process when you've hit a series of setbacks and delays. Try to keep in mind that while there is a fair bit of negativity on kickstarter, the vast majority of your backers (myself included) want to see you succeed. I hope the team is able to figure out an update schedule that works for you and also keeps us backers in the loop. Best of luck to you all! :)
Pixelscopic Creator on August 18, 2016
@Glenn - Thank you. You're very right. I think we begin to feel like releasing an update is an admission of our failures rather than a celebration of our accomplishments. You make a good point about showing artwork and other forms of progress. We were hoping that the livestreams would provide the steady source of information and art progress, but that hasn't been the case. Thank you for the encouragement and suggestions. We're going to be discussing as a team, to talk about some ways to provide shorter, but interesting updates, and will keep you all posted soon.
Glenn McMath on August 18, 2016
Hey guys,
I realize you've been waiting for a big breakthrough in your engine before posting an update, but it's getting a bit ridiculous. I mean the last update is one day away from literally being half a year ago. I'm not posting this to make you feel bad, and I'm really glad you're still working on the game. I'm still eager to play it. I'd just like to be kept in the loop a bit more, ya know? :)
Generally speaking a lot of KS projects I've backed have an easier time communicating with their audience if they change to short updates rather than long ones. Even just sending out an update that literally says "Hey, we're still working on a big physics update to the engine. It's taking longer than we'd hoped, but here's what our artists have been working on." followed by a couple pictures would be better than radio silence. Short updates reassure people that the project is still alive, and they're way easier for you to make so they aren't as much of a distraction to development. Just some food for thought.
Keep up the good work. The game still looks amazing! :D
Pixelscopic Creator on August 15, 2016
Hi, ddbelyea. Thanks for getting in touch!
I'm very sorry that we've gone so long without an update, both on Kickstarter and our website. We have been in the process of updating the website, but we want to make sure we don't take time away from development..
On the game itself, we've been working toward a major engine revision which (now nearly finished) makes physics checks literally several thousand times more efficient. This means that the game will run MUCH better on some low-end devices. We also eliminated a huge amount of physics bugs in the process, which were causing the gameplay to be broken in certain situations.
However, this large revisions has unfortunately meant that we've had very little to show or talk about for some time. Due to this, and honestly just being a bit discouraged that we've been working so hard yet are still behind, is why we've been waiting until we are able to announce the completion of the engine revision before we post another big update. We should have been sending smaller updates in the meantime, and we're sorry that we dropped off the radar again.
But all of that to say that the game is definitely not dead. We just wish that we had better news to share more often. But the good news I can share with you is that we're over the hump in terms of engine work, and will be able to start showing gameplay improvements and feature completions again soon. This will be the focus of our next update.
In the meantime, we still stream twice per month on twitch.tv/pixelscopic, every first and third Thursday at 6:30pm CST. We usually on on concept art and characters / enemies / weapons, etc. while on the stream. We tweet out a reminder on our streaming days, if you want to follow us on Twitter @delversdrop and/or @pixelscopic.
Thank you for checking in on us, and definitely message us if you have any other questions or feedback, and I'll be happy to respond.
— The Pixelscopic Team
ddbelyea on August 14, 2016
Is there another location to get information on this project? From the comments it seems like you guys are still active so I was wondering if there is some other portal for information outside of kickstarter. If not it isn't a big deal; things happen. I've figured that about 10 - 20% of kickstarter games I've backed turn into ghost towns for one reason or another. I was just going through my list of "dead kickstarter games" and was surprised to see that you guys don't seem totally dead.
Pixelscopic Creator on July 29, 2016
Hi, Jeritza.
Thanks for asking! We are currently focused on the PC/Mac/Linux versions, and will be porting to iOS/Android after that, so that we make sure we fulfill all of the Kickstarter objectives. Since we had promised an Ouya port, but that is no longer as viable, we will also target one or more Android or iOS-based variants next, such as Amazon FireTV or Apple TV, etc.
After those goals are achieved and all of our Kickstarter rewards are fulfilled, we may begin to consider ports to additional platforms. This largely depends upon how well the game sells, since we would want to fund the port out of revenue generated by the game itself. If additional ports seem like a wise decision, we will begin the process of deciding which platforms have the best benefit-to-cost ratio — in other words, which ports are the most cost-effective for us in terms of development time, which also have high demand from our backers, and high potential sales? This question may be easier to answer after Nintendo/Sony/Microsoft all fully unveil the final versions of their newest hardware in the coming months. But ultimately, all of this depends upon how Delver's Drop sells upon its final release. If additional ports become a reality, we will likely turn to you all (our backers) for opinions on which platforms you would prefer for a port. It will definitely be an exciting day if and when we can consider it!
Thanks as always for your comment!
Jeritza Goris on July 29, 2016
Will this come out for 3DS, Wii U or NX? (or rather, are there any plans to release this game on actual gaming devices) Nintendo has recently overhauled the development process and is available to anyone now. (would maybe need a second Kickstarter due to devkit prices, though)
Pixelscopic Creator on June 29, 2016
Hi, Peter. Thank you for the encouraging words — we really appreciate it. And you are right, we have been taking a long time to finish the next update. We were very close to a nice breakthrough on the engine, but hit a few more setbacks, so we have had less to report while we are finishing that fix. But we will have an update ready soon, and are continuing the art livestreams every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, at twitch.tv/pixelscopic. More info coming soon!
Peter Walkowiak on June 29, 2016
Came here expecting to see a lot of disappointed posts from backers but am pleasantly surprised that you are still responding. Thanks a lot for your effort to do this. I hope to see some form of an update maybe just a basic hello we are still alive! thanks!
Pixelscopic Creator on June 28, 2016
Hi, Tom. I'm sorry that you did not receive your postcard! We will get another one sent out to you right away. I'll send you a private message to confirm your address in just a moment. Thank you!
Tom Dagan on June 28, 2016
Just wondering what addess you guys have for me since you're sending physical rewards soon. I sent an email a while ago but didn't receive the postcard you said you would send me.
Pixelscopic Creator on June 23, 2016
Hi, @Kaedryl. Yes, we are still on track to deliver all physical (and non-physical) rewards, though obviously everything is running very late. We are trying to wrap up one more item for the first round of physical rewards, and when that is done we will start mailing them. But many of the higher-tier rewards (such as the boxed copy of the game) are dependent on finishing the game first, so those may take a bit longer. I'll send you a direct message to discuss your "likeness" reward, and see if you have any other questions. Thanks for your generosity and support!
Aaron Gunderson on June 23, 2016
Holy cow, forgot about this. I went in big ($300 level.) Are we still going to be getting all the listed physical rewards (art, collector's box, clay figure, etc...). Also don't remember if I ever submitted my "likeness" or item information. Thanks!
Pixelscopic Creator on June 13, 2016
Hi, Kristel. We did send out postcards (I hope you received yours?) but we are still working on completing the remaining rewards. We have some of them ready, but are still working toward completing some of them (depending on your reward tier). I'll get in touch with you via private message to see if we have your current address, or if you have any other questions. Thanks!


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