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As for Grey Alien vs Dante, if that Grey Alien cannot even handle ONE Dante, how can it handle 100 human players? That's all I am saying. World event bosses should be superior to one-on-one bosses. I do agree that we cannot expect the same thing. But is it really too much to ask for that Grey Alien to be superior to Vergil?
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05-02-2012, 02:09 #1371
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05-02-2012, 02:13 #1372
As for speed, these bosses would be world event bosses involving 100+ players. Sure he/she might move so fast that you cannot always attack it. But someone somewhere else would be able to hit it. You have your turn/chance to attack, and so does someone else. It is a community effort. You will not be THE hero, and you shouldn't be.
Anet would disagree with you second point. They allow dodging the GW2 for this very purpose. The player would be REQUIRED to manually dodge the attacks of these world bosses, or take massive damage. As for the lag, it sounds like GW2 is very well written so don't worry about that.
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05-02-2012, 09:34 #1373
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05-02-2012, 09:44 #1374
I agree but the point is more wether the vids taken from youtube are fair towards the game as a whole. Sure that boss is clearly under par (even in non-action MMO's) but then again, uninspired fights can be found in nearly every game. The vid is also out of context, what did the boss do before the 'taping' started and what did he do after, cannot be sure about that. I am not overly enthousiastic about the the general progression in combat SWTOR brought, but these vids should be taken as entertainment not as a sample of the game imo.
05-02-2012, 10:26 #1375
the bounty hunter for instance has heat, you can fend heat but i still is some kind of limit.
i agree that "some" skills have a really long recharge time but it's the same thing within GW1, compare breath of fire with ravage and you have the exact same recharge time, ravage on the other hand does not have any charge time where breath of fire has a 2 seconds charge time.
i don't know if you have played SWToR at all but if you do, you should know there is more then just senselessly spam skills in this game.
you really need tactics, if you don't even try to use tactics you're toast.
As for Grey Alien vs Dante, if that Grey Alien cannot even handle ONE Dante, how can it handle 100 human players? That's all I am saying. World event bosses should be superior to one-on-one bosses. I do agree that we cannot expect the same thing. But is it really too much to ask for that Grey Alien to be superior to Vergil?
if i would see an enemy with such power i would report that as being overkill, it's way to overpowered even if you take GW2 in the picture.
i could understand if you said GW2-like bosses but DMC is a whole different level of action, you can't even begin to use that a an example without getting the full load against you.
05-02-2012, 14:19 #1376
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While most of you here are top notch top players and love a great challenge. You have to understand that many of the players who play this game will a) not have great eye-hand skills(me) b) not be skillful enough c) not want to face bosses that wipe them and many of their friends out in mere seconds. I would dare to say that this will be the vast majority of the gamers. That is why when I go to the forums of games I play I constantly see things like they are dumbing the game down, making it too easy.
This is why single player games have instituted difficulty levels, and why GW had a hard mode. Now if those are not challenging enough, then yes you do have some room to complain, however you have to remember that the majority of your customers for your game are not going to be hard core gamers with tons of skill and such. I know when I play a game and wipe out time after time, just because I can't complete a task due to my not so good eye hand coordination, I will get extremely frustrated and will in anger sometimes bad mouth a game. You hard core skilled gamers want games that are only geared towards you, problem is there isn't a big enough market for the game companies to cater to you. You will have to find other methods to keep you happy. Single player games like Skyrim have a modding community that can help you out. For MMO games, you just have to hope that the instanced settings will have a hard mode, and of course rely on competitive PvP to sate your desires. Sorry, but this is the world we live in. In order for a game company to be able to spend the money to develop a new game they have to make it marketable and enjoyable to the masses.
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05-02-2012, 20:29 #1377
06-02-2012, 13:11 #1378
Now, I'm not saying that the Shatterer will always attack exactly in a certain way at a certain moment, etc., but there will be a form of predictability in his attacks no doubt, and this will be exacerbated by his lack of movement.
You are, of course, erroneous when you say that the boss need to be unpredictable to break players' patterns. The Glint battle is a perfect example. In fact, in some cases, too much unpredictability lowers the skill cap because, well, if everything is random there's not enough to learn.
Glint is a she. And moving was a very important part! The skills messed you up, yes, but they would not have mattered if all you needed to do was to spread out and heal the guy that was currently taking damage. In fact, you could set up a multiline, GvG-style structure that even PvE players could handle since it wasn't moving around, where you'd have the healers permanently outside of damage range.
06-02-2012, 13:44 #1379
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My most memorable epic boss fights were in the Freespace series where you were caught between capital ships that were shooting huge laser beams at each other, and you had to dogfight in the middle of that and try to land bombs at the enemy capital ships. Also, the endgame boss of Freespace 1 was absolutely awesome, it was essentially motionless gameplay-wise but it was a fun fight.
The randomness breaks the pattern, and the pattern makes it fun for you to learn how to fight. A good boss has a good mix of random and pattern. The best way to mix them is to have each attack being a pattern in and of itself, so once an attack starts, you know how to respond to it... but you never know what the next attack will be.
I also remember some epic fights in RPGs against hydras and dragons where the beast itself was immobile and you were fighting the head. What was important wasn't how you aimed (in those games, there was auto-aiming anyway) but rather how well you dodged attacks. Dodging is a big part of epic.
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06-02-2012, 15:04 #1380
I don't really know how you can compare Freespace with this. But let's run with it. In that capital ship fight, what would happen if you just flew in behind "your" cap ship (the one on your side, which hopefully would not shoot at you) and stayed there for... well, until something happened? Was there a timer or something?
And yes, but the lack of movement still sets a pattern. When he's motionless, you can hide behind a rock and you know that none of his attacks will hit there. Maybe you can't reach him from there, but you can at least rest up or whatever. Or maybe he can reach there, but since he's (for some inane reason) so big, he has to telegraph that very clearly. Meaning that the pattern starts way too soon.
And how did that make the battle feel? Did it feel less epic than when she runs around like a pissed off dragon on steroids?
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~Chapter 5~ EXTENDED CUT
"The light of glory will go on and make a story"
at first light they set out across the rocky desert, headed south to meet up with This jessep character Blue Draft was talking about. The sun blazing brightly on their backs as they marched across the hardpan dirt and sand.
an eagle circles overhead, happily calling out to them when they stop for lunch a few hours later. they snack lightly on Hardtack and water. travel light, eat light. that is how Kovik grew up in New Pegasus, located directly BENEATH Las Pegasus, where the Unicorns and Earth ponies live beneath the Pegasi. Homeless after abandoning the orphanage, he ran from back alley to back alley, finding food whenever he could. sleeping in whatever shelter he could find. Many nights he spent hungry, wet, cold, alone, and too tired and sore to even cry himself to sleep at night.
hours seemed to drag on and on. the terrain rarely seemed to change. the occasional rock formation, or cactus the only change from the dull, drab, ever-present tan.
slowly, the sun set. just when it reached the horizon in an eye-blurring red blob, they smelled the smoke of a campfire. within moments, they had marched into the a small makeshift camp. a small brown unicorn sat on the dirt, facing the fire, prodding the logs with a stick, humming to himself softly. the fire died out with a sputter. suddenly, with a WHOOSH-POP! the logs burst into flames. Kovik nearly dumped the wagon over in surprise. at the sound of his amazement, The unicorn turned around, and noticed the duo.
"You must be this quiggley i have heard about" kovik says
"yes, i am Quiggley Jessep. and lets just say i… can use my magic to make fire".
"I noticed. quite impressive. have you been told anything about us and out mission?"
"yes, a courier blasted through here a day ago with a message from Blue Draft. something about rescuing a friend. and lets just say," he turns and knods to the cannon, "i am the only one who knows how to operate that gun of yours."
Jessep checks his watch, and looks up, "it's getting late, how about we have some dinner before we settle down for the night, you must be hungry. you can park your wagon anywhere."
"so where are you from Quiggley? thats an unusual name youve got."
"im from New Zebraland, across the western ocean."
"ive never ehard of that, must be far away." vera adds
"yeah, started out as a penal colony for equestria after the fall of nightmare moon. lot of dissenters wound up there, including my great grandfather."
they spent the rest of the night chatting, enjoying each others company, and when night fell, and Luna raised the moon, they gazed in awe at the star-filled sky.
a few hours later, the fire had died down to mere embers. Eyelids heavy, they looked to each other and smiled, having exhausted their stories to tell for the night.
Vera turns to the two males, "Well guys, i don't know about you, but i'm gonna turn in for the night."
Quiggley nods in agreement, "Lets just say that its a good idea if we all did."
they climb into the wagon, curl up on the benches inside the cabin, and fall asleep. it doesn't take long for them to all be dreaming and snoring, But unlike Quiggley and Vera, (who dreamed only those insipid dreams that one forgets soon as one wakes up in the morning) Kovik dreamed only of the past.of memories long forgotten, and a childhood long lost. of a family, long lost to the sands of time.
{the sun has set, a mother sits in her living room, glancing into the fireplace as a small colt sits shivering next to her…}
~Chapter 4~
"Get a gun and let it guide you"
The time for action had come. Kovik and Vera were a blur as they ran around town, gathering materials, supplies, weapons, anything they could get a hold of. Soon it dawned on them, they had NOTHING in which to store any of it. so after a few seconds of panicked prancing, Kovik remembers with a facehoof, that the wagon is at Blue Draft's shop being repaired still. so while Vera set about cleaning up what was left of the saloon, Kovik took off down the street to Blue Draft's shop.
Blue Draft is the Local tinkerer. One of Equestria's more Adventurous and innovative inventors, he had invented a set of pegasus-inspired wings for non-pegasus ponies to use, which had been met with varying degrees of success. he had been rumored to have invented some sort of "gateway device" which was claimed to "open doorways between realms".
Kovik arrived just as the giant front door slammed up and open, to see Blue Draft rolling out the newly finished wagon. the newly finished… seriously upgraded wagon. 'with a… no. he can't be serious. thats a frigging cannon. a BIG. FRIGGING. CANNON. HOW in the name of Celestia am i supposed to use that thing? It's barking MASSIVE!'
with a bounce, Blue Draft jumped onto the roof of the wagon, and excitedly greeted Kovik. "hey man! i had just added the finishing touches to this bad boy when the bandits busted up town. luckily, they didnt crash my party, or my store for that matter, so they dont know about my latest creation! how do you like her? i was about half finished with the repairs when they attacked, and i had this old cannon from a M808E Main Battle Tank lying around out back, and i thought you might need something with a little extra oomph! yeah, sure, shes as heavy as a piss-cutting fornicator, but she'll blast the hairs off a parasprite at damn near 700 meters! I named her "Spitfire's Roar", because, well, she sounds like her. i, uh, nevermind. anyway, she's armored, fixed, loaded, and ready to go!"
overall, the wagon was the same as when it had entered the shop a couple days ago. the same except for extra armored plating, lockers, a huge mother-humping gun, and extra thick windows. yeah, it's got all the modern necessities.
"there is just one, teensy, tiny problem," Blue Draft looks down, as if embarrassed.
"and what would that be?"
"i dont have anything to secure you to the cart with. i thought of everything else. i even adapted my Wing system to use airflow beneath the cart to lighten the load, you know, so someone could actually PULL the damn girl around. but i forgot about securing you to it. so, technically, it cant go anywhere, seeing as how i have no way of attaching you."
suddenly, from behind, a silky feminine voice, "oh, well, If you'll excuse me for barging in, but i can help you out there!"
Startled by the additional voice from seemingly nowhere, Kovik spins around to see her; the most gorgeous mare he had ever seen. her coat of alabaster white, her long hair, falling in two graceful waves of dark jade. her exquisite green eyes. he can't help but stare. Blue Draft snickers as she closes his jaw, hanging agape in bewilderment.
"You do know it is rude to stare at a lady, right?"
embarrassed, as his brain had finally caught up, he blushes a little, "Oh, uh, yes ma'am. im sorry."
she laughs, like the sighing of small, soft bamboo wind chimes (and with a faint oriental accent), "oh, it's quite alright. i am Shibari Stitch, and i have just the thing to help you out! after those horrible ruffians attacked our peaceful little town, i knew that Mr. Draft here would be up to something. so i rushed over as fast as i could, with some of my best quality rope. and as it turns out, that is exactly what you need!"
"wow. thank you, Miss Shibari. this is perfect! what do i owe you?"
"just go get our beloved Dancer back from those horrible vagabonds, and we'll call it even."
with a serrated grin (which had not been seen in a long while), "you bet, We have a deal Miss Shibari."
Now finally attached to the behemoth, Kovik starts to head back to the saloon when Blue Draft pops up in front of Kovik again.
"OH! i almost forgot! you need a gunner to fire the gun! and it turns out i just happen to know the only guy within 50 ri of this place that knows how to actually fire it! his name is Quigley Jessep, and i've arranged for him to meet you. he is camped at about a days ride due south of here. he'll join you there, and he will be your gunner. you can trust him. you won't find another barve as ballsy as him anywhere! he's a little shy at first, but daaaamn can he fight! anyway, i gotta get back to my shop now! you take care Mr Kovik Sir!" and with a salute, he turns and runs back into the shop, slamming the door down behind him.
back at the saloon, Vera is ready to go with a pile of supplies. they spend a few minutes packing, head inside for dinner, and retire for the night. yes, they wanted to head out right away, but they knew if they wren't properly rested, they wouldn't last out in the harsh desert.
And tomorrow marked a start to a long, hot, hard journey.
~End Chapter 4~
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Chapter 3
~What's Mined is Ores~
Daybreak. the Sun princess's golden work streamed through the windows in his room. 'goddess this bed is soft. im so comfy i don't even want to MOVE, let alone get up. oh yeah. i could get used to this.'
Kovik finally rolls out of bed, ties his wig on, and greets the sun on the front deck. the warm sun filtering down from the blue sky feels incredible. Biiiiiig stretch. ahhhh. then he steps through the saloon back door, into the main lobby. vera is there to greet him.
"Mornin kovik! how was your sleep?"
"i haven't slept that nicely in…. well longer than i can remember."
"its gonna be a slow day today. i can tell." she says, "i was hoping to give you a tour of the ol Ruby Gulch Gem Mine, just outside town. whadya say? you up for it?"
"sure," he grins, "sounds lovely!"
a few minutes later, with Dancer watching the saloon, they head out to the reason the town first got started. similar to how Appleoosa is a rail town, built with the railroad at the epicenter, Ruby Gulch was built originally as housing for the miners of the huge Gem mine. eventually, with so many folk coming to work, the families set up shops in the area that eventually would become the town. soon, business was really booming, and the demand for better housing was rising. not long after, the town of Ruby Gulch was officially formed.
the mine was built into the side of a hill, with the cart tracks riding out of the dark mouth of the entrance, around and up a ramp past the gem inspection station, to waiting gem transport vehicles behind the hill. with Vera leading the way, they stepped into the dark maw of the entrance. like a gaping mouth, it swallowed them. it took a few moments for their eyes to adjust to the low light, but soon, they wouldn't even need a torch or lantern to light the way. little gems by the dozens lined the walls, enchanted with some arcane magic to supply light. they followed the cart tracks, which looped in and round itself, until they reached a viewing area. essentially a hole in the tunnel wall, with a railing for safety, the two of them were able to look down into the end of the mine. hundreds and hundreds of gems grew from the walls. they were everywhere. and they were so bright! Kovik had never seen anything like it. the tour took all day, and night found Vera and Kovik sitting at the top of the hill, watching the fireflies in the night sky. like living stars, just inches away from you. he was fascinated. he had never seen such beauty. it was if the stars themselves had descended from the inky heavens. as if Luna herself was visiting him. they sat there all night, watching the sky.
the next morning, they headed back into town. but something was wrong. buildings were broken, there were screams in the distant, and the sound of glass shattering. they rush to the saloon to find out what was happenning, just in time to see Dancer, knocked unconscious, and tied to the front of some form of train. a trackless train, with a monstrous flaming engine. dazed at the sight of this, that was when they noticed the Bandit hoarde escaping from the saloon, one kicking open the gateway in the entrance, another jumping off the balcony, countless others running off into the distance, all laughing and jeering at the two of them, and the trackless train roaring away faster than a dragon can fly.
Kovik looked like he had seen a ghost. he had noticed the driver. recognized him, even. Vera was furious. screaming and yelling at kovik. smacking him to wake him from his stunned gaze. slowly, he returned to the world of the living. "Aces. it's been a while."
reassuring Vera, he runs to the local tinkerer. the time for action had come.
~End Chapter 3~
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pictures taken by me of the Brittania Mine in BC, Canada
last panel quick sketch by me
~Chapter 2~
"Friendship is found on both sides of the fence"
"… and that is when i found Miss Dancer here, staring at me right when i had opened my eyes. damn near made me jump out of my skin!"
the telling had taken all day and night, all the way into the morning, with only a few breaks for snacks, or when customers sauntered in from the street.
"Well i guess i should thank you then. if it wasn't for you, who knows what would have happened to my little Dancer here!" Vera says as she snuggles into Dancer for the thousandth time since the story began. She just blushes and giggles that little laugh, like the breeze rushing through a field of bluebells. Dancer looks up, with the look of having had a revelation spread across her face.
"wait a moment, if you're trained to be a guardsman, how come you never got into the service?"
Kovik stares at the floor, averting his gaze. "well, on account of my… history. They wouldn't let me in."
Vera perked up at that,inquiring "well, why not? what happened?"
almost a whisper now, "I don't want to talk about it."
Vera squints at him, looking as if she suspects something, but before she can say anything, Dancer perks up and jumps in with "Well that's OK! we all have our own secrets. we wont bother you about what happened. I'm just thankful you were there to help me get out from under that cart. it woulda been a really cold night. i mighta caught something and gotten really sick!" she gets up and excuses herself, climbing up the stairs, disappearing down a hall.
"well, i better clean this up, and get back to work." Vera stands up.
"please, let me help, on account of your kindness and hospitality." he gathers up the mugs and follows Vera into the kitchen. they start cleaning up, when they hear a loud high pitched squealing from upstairs, followed by rapid fire hoofsteps down the stairs. they step out into the lobby to see Hyper Dancer prancing in place at the bottom of the stairs in a beautiful light purple summer dress.
"OH Ver! THANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOU!"
Vera Starcharmer just shakes her head and laughs, "i picked it out special for you on the way back from my lunch break on the night of the storm. I'm glad you like it!"
Dancer, still squeeing over her new dress, "like it? I LOVE IT! it's so beautiful! and it fits perfectly!"
Vera laughs, gives her a hug, and smiles, "anything for my little Dancer!"
amazed at the love pouring out of these two, Kovik can't help but smile. for the first time in a long while, he feels… alive. he feels like.. he almost belongs here.
he spends the rest of the day helping them wherever he can. including hauling the broken cart back to behind the saloon, and beginning repairs with the local Tinkerer. Dancer and Vera offer him a place to stay; a room in the little cabin behind the Saloon, next to the room they sleep in. he accepts, feeling at home for the first time in a while. the three of them sit on the front upper porch, and watch Celestia's sun set, and Luna's moon rise. he vows to himself, then and there, that he would find a way to make amends, and earn a place in one of the Guard Squads of Canterlot.
"Alright Gang!" he sneers, "I heard an old friend is in town. You remember him, our old Boss. the one who betrayed us! Left us to rot all tied up on that train, and headed to that Military base! What say you we go pay him an visit?" they cheer as he slips on his custom battle saddle. with malice, he shouts "LETS GET SOME GOOD OLD FASHIONED PAYBACK!" the hoard roars in agreement.
——End Chapter 2—-
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Friend asked me to write a short story of a P.I. in a Noir story in the First person perspective (specifically, MY perspective) so this is what i came up with
Started out as an A.G. Trio remix that i reworked into a song for my friend Spacetacular's character Feebs on Tumblr. art by http://spacetacular.tumblr.com
sorry it took so long.
feebs is practicing
~Chapter 1~
"Come High water, or Hell"
The two of them wandered through the town, watching the community slowly come back to life. windows were unfastened, doors opened, planter boxes placed on window sills, Folk started going outside. Soon, the whole town seemed to be swarming like an anthill with everyone cleaning up after the storm.
the new friends chatted to pass the time, to better get acquainted with each other. the sun shone and glistened from the occasional puddle in the street. however, it soon became clear that one of the party was clearly lost.
"aw shit." Kovik moaned
"What's wrong?" She asked
"it didnt occur to me until just now that i have no idea where i am going.i've been wandering along all this time."
she giggles again, "i was beginning to wonder where we were going. lucky for you, i'm a regular around here." she giggles again, then gives him a silly look, "just follow me Mr adventure." His stomach gurrgles loudly, sparking another laugh from her as she leans over, "and dont worry, i know just the place to go for a bite to eat. you cant stop panicking, Mr adventure's stomach"
she laughs and almost snorts at the befuddled look he gives her. rather than question it, he shakes his head and asks,
"So what in Blue Blaze's Glory were you doing out in that storm miss?"
"i was headed back from the old gem mines, and i thought i could get back home before the worst of it hit. i was wrong. thankfully, you showed up just in the nick of time. if it wasnt for you, id've been seriously injured. i was pinned when i lost control of that old cart, and it crashed into me from all the wind."
"oh," he shrugs, "well at least you had a good reason."
she laughs, "well it's as good as any i suppose. and yourself mr adventure?"
"i'm just… passing through."
"uh huh. you gonna tell me the rest of it Mr Mysterious Adventure man?"
"maybe. i've gotta get something to eat first. and definitely a cup of coffee…"
she beams, "Soon as we arrive, your coffee is on the house! all you want! FOREVER!"
"sounds like you own the place"
"yeah, well, that's kinda because… i do."
"Well you sure are right miss, your little town here sure is quaint." he agreed
"Oh just wait till you see my pride and joy," she pauses in the street, turns to face him, and sweeps her leg over with a grandiose "TADA! here we are! you're gonna love it!" she smiles, a sparkle in her eye as she catches his glance, "as well as the lil gem we have there too!"
he finds himself smiling, even though he knows she is being mischievous as they walk up to the Saloon.
"Well here she is, my Pride and Joy," with great pride in her voice, "The Dust Jacket. nicest Watering hole you'll find north of new appaloosa." she ushers him in through the double gates with a smile. upon entering he gazes around, enjoying the warm feeling the room gives him, instantly at home. as his gaze wanders over to the bar, he sees her, and his jaw hits the floor so hard his teeth rattle. "I see you've noticed our lil crown jewel." she smiles and turns, " Oh Miss Mimie! do please come say hello to my friend here!" Dancer turns and whispers in his ear with a grin "just wait till you see her kick up her legs and dance, always the belle of the ball. and do close your mouth Mr Kovik, it's mighty rude to stare."
Mimie practically floats around the counter with delight. he is so stunned by her grace and beauty that all he can manage to think is " dont panic. dont panic dont panic. FOR THE LOVE OF GAWD DONT PANIC." Hell on Hooves with legs to match.
"Why hello there stranger. i dont reckon we've met." 'OH CRAP. PANICKING.' his mind completely scrambled
"Why Hello Miss Mimie," he manages to choke out, "You are more beautiful then a Summer Sun Sunset."
"Oh," she practically purrs, "Handsome, AND Charming. Why Miss Dancer, Wherever did you find this fine Gentleman?" as all of the blood in his body rushes to his face, making her giggle.
He looks up, she is showing off. with a smile, she leads him inside. "Good Morning, and welcome to the Dust Jacket Saloon!" moments later a voice bellows at them from the back.
Dancer. winces. "Now calm down Vera. This here is my new friend Kovik. he rescued me last night from the storm. i'll give you the details later, but first, i owe him a cup of coffee." she motions to the light blue Mare in the back, "That's Vera. my marefriend. She and I run this saloon. she runs the kitchen, and i play piano and sometimes even sing. now if you'll excuse me, im gonna go make you that coffee."
Kovik walks up to the counter and introduces himself to the light blue mare. "Good morning miss. My name is Ivan Kovik Du Na'Has, and i am…"
"an assassin?" she interrupts, getting quite a startled look from him
"oh goddess no, i was going to say i am delighted to meet you."
she laughs, a hearty laugh that comes barreling out of her chest.
"Hahaha i was just foolin with ya. Name's Vera Starcharmer. Vera for short. Dancer and i have been running this place for coming on 5 years now. and Lil Miss Mimie here just kinda waltzed in one day and never did leave. im glad she's here though. so, Mr Ivan, what brings you to our little town of Ruby Gulch?"
he immediately takes a liking to her and her boisterous ways.
"It's just Kovik Miss Vera. and i was just passing through when…"
he begins to tell her the tale of how he met Hyper Dancer the night before. halfway through it Mimie and Dancer appears with a tray of drinks, and the group of them spend the rest of the morning and afternoon just chatting away, enjoying each others company.
~End Chapter 1~
NOTICE: final Panel not included (mimie in the bar). to be added in a later chapter.
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well im back from the hospital.
the er doc said that i had an "acute migraine"
sure didnt feel cute
my bosses are giving me the day off tomorrow, so that means i can finally update my art blog.
thank you everyone for your words of support.
I hear you're not feeling well, so I did a little doodle for you! I hope you feel better soon~!
oh my god youre the best i love you so much
occurred today, Aug 07 at 10:45 AM
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Summer is practically here, and I have to admit: I'm feeling a bit wistful as the schedules of kids and educators I know begin to ease up. They'll soon have more time for the restorative getaways, weekend projects and hobbies I've been putting off — and daydreaming about — for too long.
While I can't join a summer day camp (like the "Glee"-esque Chandler Young Actors Group at Chandler Center for the Arts or the steampunky, Victorian technology-focused "Discovery & Invention Summer Camp" at ASU Polytechnic in Mesa), summer is as good a time as any to nurture parts of myself not satisfied by the usual work-sleep-repeat routine.
One outlet I'm eyeing: the BYOB "Bottles 'n' Paint" class at SunDust Gallery in Mesa. You bring your own adult beverage and a fun-loving attitude, and the gallery takes care of the rest.
"Spend two hours smearing color and passion into a take-home 16 inch-by-20 inch masterpiece," reads the class flyer. "Classes are taught by a professional artist in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step format. SunDust Gallery provides all art materials, as well as corkscrews, cups and assorted snacks. After participants are finished painting and partying, they'll have a handcrafted piece of art suitable for hanging above the fireplace."
Instructor and gallery owner Ron Floyd says the classes have filled up so far with mostly 28- to 45-year-olds, and they're popular with girls-night-out groups.
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As assistant chief of operations at the Sarasota County Fire Department, Paul Dezzi had more than 500 employees under his command. Now, Dezzi works with a considerably smaller staff of 33 as deputy chief of Longboat Key Fire Rescue.
"There's more camaraderie," Dezzi said.
Dezzi assumed the position of deputy chief July 20. The position had been vacant since May 2008, when Dep. Chief Pat Carden left the department.
Dezzi brings an emergency-medical- services specialty to the department. He began his career in 1984 with the Sarasota County Fire Department and moved up the ranks from firefighter to lieutenant, captain and, most recently, to assistant chief of operations. Dezzi was also in charge of the Advanced Life Technologies Support transport department.
"Longboat Key Fire Rescue is very fortunate to have a deputy chief with this much experience," said Longboat Key Fire Rescue Chief Richard Dickerson, in a prepared statement.
The town considered 17 candidates for the position. Dezzi's salary with the town is $84,389.76.
As deputy chief, Dezzi hopes to streamline communications between Fire Rescue shifts and incorporate new technologies into the department, which he says already uses advanced equipment.
"One unique thing about Longboat Key is every apparatus is equipped with medication," he said, noting that this allows fire-rescue personnel to treat patients even when an ambulance is not immediately available.
Dezzi hopes to promote educational programs, including those that educate civilians about topics such as CPR. But some of the topics he wants people to know about are even more basic, such as the importance of calling 911 in an emergency. Already, he has encountered residents who call the department's seven-digit office number instead of 911, thinking that will generate a faster response.
When Dezzi isn't working 24-hour shifts at the department, he enjoys spending time with his family. He and his wife, Deanna, have four sons: Adam, 18, Stephen, 16, and 10-year-old twins, Nick and Ryan, all of whom play baseball and keep him busy with practices and games.
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Oklahoma State head coach John Smith has been named Big 12 Wrestling Coach of the Year for the eighth time in the Big 12.
Smith's team placed third in the NCAA Championships this month and were the Big 12 champions this season for the 15th time under Smith's watch. In the 23 years he has headed the wrestling program at Oklahoma State, he has produced 28 individual national champions, 107 All-Americans and 88 conference champions. His teams have won five NCAA championships.
This year was the second year in a row that the Cowboys have finished in the top three in the team standings in the national championship, Smith's overall record at Oklahoma State in team competition is 357-62-6.
Oklahoma State was 11-5 in 2013-14 and was a perfect 3-0 against Big 12 teams. Only four schools in the Big 12 participate in collegiate wrestling: Oklahoma State, Oklahoma, Iowa State and West Virginia. All four schools were represented in the NCAA Championships this year. Two Cowboys were crowned national champions in their weight class: Alex Dieringer (157 pounds), Chris Perry (174 pounds).
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RPG.net reviewers have been kind to PARANOIA. In eight reviews to date, they have awarded the game an average Style rating of 4.25 and average Substance rating of 5.00 (on a scale of 5). At this writing, the PARANOIA rulebook holds a high position in the increasingly comprehensive RPG.net Game Index, with a rank of #23 out of 10,766 products. Among core rulebooks, PARANOIA right now ranks #11 out of 1,176 games, the highest it has yet reached and by far the highest of all Mongoose Publishing products.
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Former New Hanover Wildcat Cari Blalock snared an individual title on Friday night in the 400 women's individual medley at the ACC Swimming & Diving Championships. On Saturday night Blalock topped that off by winning the 200 women's butterfly. It's Blalock's second ACC title in as many nights. Full story...»
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Two recent transactions have shown how tremendous value can be unlocked through intangible asset sales. This week, Microsoft's purchase of an 18 percent stake in Barnes & Nobles' Nook unit valued Nook at $1.7 billion. This figure far exceeds the Barnes & Noble's entire market capitalization. And not only did Microsoft take a position; it also committed to paying $60 million a year over three years as an advance on revenue sharing. Barnes & Noble stock responded to the news with gains of 50 percent on the day of the announcement in a big win for shareholders. Similarly, when Microsoft paid AOL $1.1 billion in early April for hundreds of patents, the underlying value of the parent was illuminated as an important asset was monetized, causing the stock to gain more than 20 percent this year. Microsoft then turned around and sold another portfolio of patents to Facebook, including 650 of the 925 AOL patents and patent applications that Microsoft had just bought. Microsoft also licensed Facebook to use the rest of the AOL patents. In turn, Facebook will grant Microsoft a license to use the patents that Facebook is buying. Following these deals, investors are looking at what the patents of other undervalued companies, such as RIM, could be worth – and for good reason. Owning and licensing valuable patents increases the overall value of a technology-dependent company. It also helps them avoid lawsuits by building a larger – and more valuable – intellectual property portfolio that is more difficult for competitors to challenge. The concept of breaking up a company's assets or selling off particularly valuable ones is not new. Conglomerates often have been measured on a sum-of-the-parts analysis, particularly when their operations span several industries, which can make them hard to value. The break-up value is calculated on what would happen if the company was split up and shareholders were given a proportionate interest in the newly-split off companies. The same analysis can envision selling each part of the company and returning the cash to shareholders. The break-up value of a company often serves as a floor for the stock price and a call to shareholder action when the stock price falls below the break-up value for prolonged periods. Of course, intangible asset valuation isn't always so cut and dry. "The challenge with patent valuation is that comparative cost or market factors used to value traditional assets may not apply to patents, which by their very existence are novel and non-obvious over other properties," says Susan Pan, attorney at Sughrue Mion, PLLC. "This makes it more difficult for companies and investors to accurately assess the value of IP assets for trading purposes." What does all this mean? It seems that technology companies may be the new conglomerates, with portfolios of intellectual property than can be bought, sold, or traded like the divisions of yesteryear. For that reason, public companies need to highlight the strength of intellectual property portfolios so that market value does not underperform the underlying assets. When presenting technology companies to the market, such intangible assets should play a key role in the overall valuation message – and managements should be prepared to discuss not only the potential of these assets; but how the company – and its shareholders – can benefit from them. Kathleen Wailes is a Senior Vice President at Levick Strategic Communication, the nation's top crisis firm. She is also a contributing author to Bulletproof Blog™.
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This Alien, ya'll. You know how I do. I be out and about in New York, seeing things, doing things, and getting cultural. Know what I'm saying? Them things that interest me is pure art and pure cinema. So I'm gone talk about them things, if that be alright with ya'll.
First off, let me tell you about Escape from Tomorrow. It is out in theaters and On Demand, but I bought the shit when I was getting my hair braided at the bootysalon on a bootleg DVD along with a pair of mismatched socks, a handful of Raisinets, and two sticks of incense. The movie's all about Disneyland. It was shot there without the Mouse's permission. But for some reason, Disney has NOT shut the movie down. It features a mean old daddy who is having one of them "emotional breakdowns."
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Redwood Floor under old lino
I want to take up some old, pre-80s, lino in a small room. I know there is a redwood floor underneath and want to sand/finish it.
What is the danger of asbestos? Assuming it is there, can I do it myself? Will there be any additional risk when I sand the floor boards underneath?
Thanks! :)
Wheres asbestos
Pre- 80's there is a slim possibility there may be asbestos...someone may have still had a can of glue or some old tiles around.
If you are curious remove a small piece and have it tested at your local health dept, or a private lab in the yellowbook.
Get ready for some hard work, let us know how it comes out.
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Ask at the rental place for a vinyl stripping machine, it could save you a lot of grief.
Thanks for the suggestions. Looked at the lino - no white backing and has been put down with black glue. Not redwood underneath, but douglas fir.
Still planning it out!
Thanks again.
Before you sand
After you scrape all the lino off, and your looking at the old adhesive, try to mop it. Chances are that some mopping with warm water, no soap, will remove glue with little to no fuss. This will save you much sanding;) Maybe you already knew that, But anyway, good luck....
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Tuesday, 22 September 2009
Thornback & Peel
Thornback & Peel have a new website! They individually hand print their fabric designs which are made into deckchairs, cushions, wallpapers, napkins, bags and tea-towels. It is British quirkiness at its best with Victorian illustrations in delicious ice cream colours.
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Aww the first pillow is so cute, pigeons >.> =)ReplyDelete
Oh I love these!!! My local garden shop sells deckchairs in similar prints - I didn't know it was Thornback & Peel but I recognise them. My favourite is the jelly and pigeons....fantastic!ReplyDelete
I must, must, must have that rabbit cushion!ReplyDelete
oh wow, adorable!ReplyDelete
These are wonderful! I love the rabbits.ReplyDelete
Totally in love with the jelly and pigeons print, very British and quirky! Your blog is looking fabulous as always...ReplyDelete
Oh they are all so cute :)ReplyDelete
Wow. These are blissfully gorgeous!ReplyDelete
what fun combinations, pigeons and jello molds, mmmm, but really beautifulReplyDelete
Those are amazing...I really could not pick a favourite because I love them all...off to check them out!ReplyDelete
These are great, aren't they? I love the third one with all the old fashioned jellies and blamanches and desserts.ReplyDelete
wow! gorgeous, beautiful prints!ReplyDelete
Oh yum! I love this soft shade. So so pretty!ReplyDelete
Have a lovely day Darling TJ:)
Oh Torie, I have always had a print fetish being a stylist but these prints are out of this world.Thank-you for sharing such delights! Sharon xx http://www.mypassporttostyle.blogspot.comReplyDelete
The rabbits rock!ReplyDelete
I'm such a fan of these lobster napkins! http://www.thornbackandpeel.co.uk/table%20linen/nap03.htmlReplyDelete
cool finds, as always!ReplyDelete
i have a cool find, too. come see!
Thanks for the info, I will check it out!ReplyDelete
If I am looking for a new and fascinating web site to visit, all I have to do is stop by your blog! You continue to find the most WONDERFUL places. Thanks again!ReplyDelete
what a really pretty blog you have here! :)ReplyDelete
oh torie, whenever i'm wisiting your blog i'm astonished by the beauty of objects and pictures that you are publishing... i love these cusions!ReplyDelete
thank you so much for this lovely post!
wish you a great day..
Ah such fabulous products, will head over to explore now! xReplyDelete
Oh! Torie what a beautiful products.ReplyDelete
Drink a warm cup of tea while I browse your lovely blog is delicious.
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Hi Torrie, thanks for your loovely comments! Sharon xx http://www.mypassporttostyle.blogspot.comReplyDelete
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ah so cute! love the pink fish!ReplyDelete
I adore that bunny pillow, so very cute!!!ReplyDelete
Beautiful prints, thanks for sharing!! Have a great day!ReplyDelete
Oh my gosh, these are gorgeous! I love this style!ReplyDelete
Gorgoeus x 1000000.ReplyDelete
I love the jelly and pigeon cushion.
I adore the one with the cake/desserts! :)ReplyDelete
Hi Torie! Popping in to say "hi!" Your blog is just lovely!!!ReplyDelete
fabulous blog. thanks so much for visiting osh! can't believe I've never been to your site!! love it.ReplyDelete
Thanks for visiting my blog as it brought me to yours...you have a great blog. I look forward to getting to know you, so don't be a stranger!ReplyDelete
cute and quirky! Love it!!ReplyDelete
pigeons and jello?! I love it.ReplyDelete
Just fab pieces Torie! I'm off to take a long look right now - I'm keeping fngers crossed they ship to Australia.ReplyDelete
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Niagara Falls, N.Y. (WKBW) - People are already lining the streets to see the Great Wallenda practice at the Seneca Niagara Casino for his June 15th trek across the gorge.
Mayor Paul Dyster said there are many things to consider for the city and the Niagara Falls Parks Department.
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Dyster said it's up to the parks department as to whether they will charge for this event and that hasn't been decided. Both the city and the park police are working together to keep things safe as tens of thousand of people crowd in for this historic event.
"The public safety and police agencies have been meeting weekly for awhile now. Chief Chella said at a council meeting that if the event was scheduled tomorrow, they would be ready," Dyster said.
Officials said they are also concerned about keeping roads open and clear for emergency vehicles but they said parking should not be an issue.
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Today's headlines include a report about President Barack Obama's plan to rally support for his deficit reduction plan and to block GOP changes to Medicare and other social programs.
Kaiser Health News Column: Governors' Letter Shows Why Medicaid Block Grants Are NecessaryIn his latest Kaiser Health News column, Michael Cannon writes that seventeen governors sent a letter to congressional leaders in opposition to a plan by House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan, R-Wis., to convert Medicaid into a block grant program. But their criticisms fall flat (4/18).
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The lovely Daphne Ashbrook live on stage on Doctor Who: Podshock (episode 141) at Gallifrey 20 on February 15, 2009. Photo by Rachel McCauley
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Laughter ensues during the live recording on stage of Doctor Who: Podshock - Episode 141 at Gallifrey 20 in Los Angeles, CA on February 15, 2009. Left to right: Doctor Who Producer Phil Collinson, Toby Hadoke (Moths Ate My Doctor Who Scarf), and Ken Deep. Photo by Rachel McCauley
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It's summer in New York. You managed to find a sublet without selling your first-born, you have a list of all the free outdoor concerts and shows you're going to see, and you're ready to start your internship on Monday. The only problem: food is so damn expensive.
It seems the saying "You don't appreciate something until it's gone" applies to Columbia's dining hall food.
But foraging for sustenance that doesn't break the bank just got a little bit easier thanks to Dig Inn Seasonal Market.
In an apparent attempt to cement its place as a neighborhood favorite, Dig Inn announced its Summer in the City Meal Plan for Columbia students today.
Students need only go to Dig Inn's Columbia location—2884 Broadway, between 112th and 113th streets—to purchase up front one of the three meal plans:
- $100 meal plan card for the price of $90
- $250 meal plan card for the price of $220
- $500 meal plan card for the price of $400
While the name would suggest this is just a summer special, the card never expires (more than can be said for Columbia meal swipes) and can be used at any of Dig Inn's seven—soon-to-be eight—locations.
Based on the flyer sent to Spectator, pictured below, Dig Inn seems to be trying to market the Summer in the City Meal Plan as being like a traditional meal plan—a given dollar amount for a certain number of "meals." But the fine print says that the number of meals is based on a $10-meal average.
So think of this offer more like a discounted gift card, redeemable for any of Dig Inn's delicious offerings. And if you tend to buy Dig Inn meals that are less than $10 (small vegetarian market plate, anyone?), then buying this deal is an investment that will go a really long way.
This move is only the latest sign of Dig Inn's support for affordable food options. In March, Dig Inn founder Adam Eskin wrote an op-ed in Spectator supporting the proposed sandwich ambassador.
"But sandwiches are only part of the bigger issue here," Eskin wrote. "This is about more than just meat between two pieces of bread. ... We know being a student is tough, and it's even tougher with the added financial burdens you face now and will continue to face when you're done with college. The options for cheap, good food are few and far between."
Now, it seems the options for the summer have expanded a little bit.
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GlusterCloud : Running OwnCloud with a GlusterFS Backend
As I tweeted earlier this week I've managed to :
Since then I've been converting the 'InstallNotes.odt' into a more 'doclike' 'ZDO13-9701 HOWTO GLUSTERCLOUD.pdf'. This finally resulted in a document that van be used as some sort of MINIHOWTO regarding this setup. For one, this way I will be able to read (and understand!) the documentation in the years to come. And secondly it gives me the opportunity to 'share' this information for anyone interested in doing the same kind of thing.
The awesome thing to do would be to share this document via the ownCloud infrastructure it describes. However, as I am already hinting to 'glusterception' in the document I was afraid this would totally collapse the universe :)
Hence the document is made available (for free) via scribd.com via http://www.scribd.com/doc/149329452/ZDO13-9701-01
Looking forward to your feedback….


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