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After its international launch, Netflix is turning the screws on customers using virtual private networks and geo-blockers to sign up for US Netflix accounts.
The move followed continual pressure on the US$64 billion ($91.4 billion) video streaming giant from Hollywood studios that had not licensed their content to it for those territories.
Some VPN providers have moved quickly to find a way around the block with some claiming they can continue to obstruct Netflix's attempts to stop Australians viewing its US library of movies and TV series (which is larger than the Australian library).
The Australian Subscription Television and Radio Association (ASTRA), which represents Netflix's rival Foxtel as well as 25 independently owned content studios including Disney, the BBC, Viacom and Universal, told Fairfax Media that Netflix had a responsibility to keep up the fight in the face of technical resistance.
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Netflix was the best performing major US stock in 2015 (up 134 per cent) but is under pressure to grow even faster overseas as its US growth has slowed.
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What do I know---I'm just an old man I kind of like the egg sucking one except I think the body has more black in it. But the tail looks good. Hint: Tie it with black dubbing with silver wire for the body. The segments that you have are too wide. And the body should be about 3/16ths of a inch wide at the top. Wouldn't you say that the total length is about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 inches long. And since I can't tie worth a damn. These dimentions(sp) might help someone who can. Jim
Rabbit fur leech with segments? Look up "big black" on the "fly shoppe" web page out of Welches Oregon. Best solution yet for segmented bunny. As for getting down... Try a rubber core sinker ahead of the on the leader where it's legal EVIL
I can't really tell from your photos, but is that actually a leech? It appears to have legs and it resembles a parasite I've found infesting summer run steelhead on occasion.
When you get old the first thing that goes is your memory. I forgot what the second thing was. Well he didn't pick it up and play with it. I wouldn't either. I would have to say it's a leech as I have never really seen one in person. Don't or aren't leeches tapered at both ends. This one wasn't but it swam by undulating back and forth. Jim
Philster, I would really like to see that Ribbed bunny pattern. Can you provide me with an exact domain name for the "fly Shoppe" in welches OR? I can't seem to find it anywhere. Thanks! MacRowdy
Leeches look for all the world like a worm, which is, of course what they are, with a sucker at one end. They swim by undulating vertically, not horizontally; lots of movement but not much forward motion. The photo just doesn't look much like a leech, did it have a definite head? Unfortunately, I don't know the name of the parasite I referred to in my last post. I ran into a WDFW biologist one day on the Stilly and asked him, but without one to show him he wouldn't venture a guess. They were black, strongly segmented, had short legs, were about an inch, or a little less, in length and were clustered behind the fins, apparently where they could get out of the current. I caught a couple of steelhead that day and both of them were carrying substantial numbers of them. Any entomologists out there who might have a clue?
The picture in the "catalog" doesn't do it justice... The story on the fly is here: http://www.flyfishusa.com/steelheadquarters/stories/big-black/bigblack.html Basically, using a nickel hook, and very narrow strips rabbit that has a very THIN hide (it can take some time to find some... believe me!) you tie the rabbit in at the back of the hook, leaving a small tail, and then wrap it forward tightly leaving space between each wrap at least as wide as the bunny strip, if not wider. You can of course use any hook you like, and lay down any color of tinsel or diamond braid first. Heck, I've wrapped seal... I mean seal subsitute... to have spikey contrasting color between the bunny wraps. You can also use from one to three silver, gold, or hot beads by putting them on the hook, superglue them so they are spaced out, and then wrapping your bunny forward and then between the beads. The bunny is so sparse a three bead fly drops like ROCK! It's a pain finding good Wabbit for it... but it's worth it. Leaves the average spey fly in the dust for deep fishing... I know I'll hear from folks on that one! EVIL
Of course not, I just made it up. Jim and I were up on the Skagit last week and while walking around I saw this little black leech swiming in the water. It must have been attatched to one of the many dead chum and when I moved it aside, it fell off. Anyway, Jim said, "Hey, that looks like a grizzly tip." He said it first even though I was thinking the same thing. I tried to tie a few Skagit leeches. Ribbing is too small on the egg sucker, running Spey hackle between the ribs makes it stand up too high and when I used the really fat ribbing, it made the head to large. Are there any patterns out there with the stripes or segmented bodies? How would you tie the rabbit fur leeches with segments? Even with 14 wraps of .025 wire and type III sink tip, I'm still not hitting bottom. One last question, does using an Alec Jackson hook with Spey hackle make it a Spey fly? Matt "Little dick, big click, some say." BOBLAWLESS
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He's read these threads. And for the most part, it's unfair to him and his S/O to have my raw , irrational thoughts on display. As I said to him, when clearer heads prevail, those irrational thoughts dissipate. But the damage is done once its put on paper.
I don't think it's unfair to him or anyone that you sought out support and feedback. You wanted to hear from others with poly experience. Hopefully, getting out of your head and seeing some other perspectives made you feel less isolated even if it changes nothing.
I read multiple instances of you defending both he and his wife when you thought the responses were missing information. I hope he saw that, too.
To back up what NYCindie said, we all do understand that we're only getting one side and you have no need to feel embarassed about telling your story. Everyone's story is their own and we're a few people you, he, and his wife are never going to meet. No harm has been done.
I'm glad he read the thread so he could learn more about your feelings, crazy or irrational, and as valid as they are. It's better than keeping unorganized emotions bottled up for the next meltdown, no? Given you only see each other once a week, I know how slowly conversations can go. This probably sped communication up a bit.
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Carrie Williams is a character in Monsters University. She is the fearless leader of the Python Nu Kappa sorority, who goes against the Roar Omega Roar fraternity in the Scare Games. She is exactly the same as her sorority sisters physically, and differs only in her coloration. She is the reddest of the PNKs, and the only one who has bright red hair combined with pink skin.
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"Fearless leader of the Python Nu Kappa sorority, Carrie Williams commands the respect and attention of the house with a simple flash of her burning red eyes. The youngest of eight siblings and the only girl, Carrie relishes being in a sorority and the relationships with her PNK sisters."[1]
- "Hey! You guys going to the party?"
- During the final credits, scaring cards of graduating or promoting students are shown and Carrie was one of them. Although, it shows that it was actually Britney Davis' picture on the card instead of Carrie's.
- It's possible that Carrie's name could be a reference to the Stephen King horror novel of the same name, as with its 1976 film adaptation starring John Travolta and its 2002 and 2013 remake.
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After the script for the director's upcoming flick was leaked, the film's fate was unclear. He confirmed at Comic-Con that the movie was going forward, and now we know when to expect it, according to this poster that appeared in Empire Magazine. You can check out the poster on their website.
The poster teases a "Special Roadshow Engagement" in 70mm Super CinemaScope, which is what big (literally big) movies like Ben-Hur and Lawrence of Arabia were shot in before IMAX was a thing. Regular movies are shot in 35mm. Also there are horses and a lot of blood. But Tarantino is directing this movie, so what else did you expect?
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Andy derives utility from two goods: kitchen sinks and swimsuits. His utility function is:
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Publication number | US4025143 A |
Publication type | Grant |
Application number | US 05/692,226 |
Publication date | May 24, 1977 |
Filing date | Jun 2, 1976 |
Priority date | Jun 10, 1975 |
Publication number | 05692226, 692226, US 4025143 A, US 4025143A, US-A-4025143, US4025143 A, US4025143A |
Inventors | John J. Rozmus |
Original Assignee | Rozmus John J |
Export Citation | BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan |
Patent Citations (5), Referenced by (14), Classifications (8) | |
External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet | |
This application is a continuation of my co-pending application Ser. No. 585,616 filed June 10, 1975, now U.S. Pat. No. 3,990,864.
This invention relates in general to electrical contacts and methods for making the same.
More specifically, the invention relates to spring contacts having precious metal contact surfacing which are especially adapted for use in multi-contact type connectors, relays and the like.
Contacts and connectors of the kind mentioned are used in high technology equipment such as communications gear and computers where mechanical and electrical reliability are mandatory.
A single piece of such equipment may employ several hundred and more often several thousand of such contacts and overall billions of such contacts are required by industry each year.
There is a compelling need for techniques which will economically mass produce highly reliable contacts of the kind in question.
The primary object of the present invention is to provide methods which will fill that need.
The invention contemplates using a base strip (from which the contact spring is made) together with a precious metal strip (from which the precious metal surfacing is made) and feeding these strips into a progressive die which will uniquely work and join the strips and discharge fully formed contacts at a very rapid rate, for example, ten thousand per hour.
The two most important advantages of the invention are reliability and economy.
With respect to reliability, the spring contact and the precious metal surfacing are mechanically joined together so that physical and electrical integrity are maintained irrespective of large fluctuations in temperature which is normally associated with equipment heretofore mentioned and even with repeated use in edge-board connector applications.
With respect to economy, the strips-in/contacts-out operation is fully automatic and eliminates separate multiple operations, handling and inspection. Thus tooling, assembly labor and overhead are held to a minimum. Moreover, the precious metal surfacing can be precisely tailored to the application so that the amount of such metal needed is simply that which is essential and no more.
The invention will be described below in connection with the following drawings wherein:
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a progressive die adapted for practicing the invention;
FIG. 2 is a diagrammatic view of a spring contact made in accordance with the invention and employed in an edge-board connector;
FIG. 3 is a cross sectional view of a typical surface strip;
FIG. 4 is an exploded view diagrammatically illustrating various steps performed in practicing the invention;
FIG. 5 is an enlarged fragmentary view illustrating the mechanism for aligning the surface strip with the body strip;
FIG. 6 is an enlarged fragmentary view diagrammatically illustrating a slot in the body strip for capturing the surface strip;
FIG. 7 is an enlarged fragmentry view of the surface strip inserted into the capture slot;
FIG. 8 is an enlarged fragmentary view illustrating how the surface strip is first trapped in the slot;
FIG. 9 is an enlarged fragmentary view showing how a section of the surface strip is locked in the slot; and
FIGS. 10 and 11 are elevational views illustrating an additional technique for locking a section of the surface strip in the slot.
In FIG. 1 I have illustrated a portion of a press 1 incorporating a progressive die 2 arranged to receive and work the body strip 3 and the surface strip 4.
Various of the areas of the body strip 3 and surface strip 4 are shown as being worked by the die as the strips progress thru the die along the axis A. The die works the strips into a finished contact.
A typical spring contact for use with edge-board connectors will be used for purposes describing the invention. A pair of such identical contacts 5 mounted in the insulator 6 are shown in FIG. 2. Each has a gold surfaced contact element 7 (made from surface strip 4) for establishing an electrical connection with the conductors 8 of the edge-board connector 9. While the contacts 5 are contoured it will be understood that the invention is equally applicable to non-contoured contacts.
The die 2 includes the die bolster 10 mounted on the press and carrying the die pad 11. The guide pins 12 are mounted in the die bolster 10 and carry the punch pad bolster 13 which mounts the punch pad 14. The punch pad bolster 13 is adapted to be reciprocated by the press drive means indicated at 15.
The punch pad 14 carries a plurality of punches 16 and the die pad 11 carries the corresponding dies (not shown). The respective mating punches and dies are spaced at stations along an axis A which extends left to right thru the die. Stripper plate mechanism needed in dies of this kind has been omitted for purposes of clarity. It will be understood that the stripper plate guides the strip along the axis A and maintains the strip against lateral movement.
The body strip 3 is mounted on a roll 17 and is pulled off the roll and intermittently fed between the punches and dies by the feed 18 operated by the motor-eccentric mechanism 19. The intermittent motion of the feed 18 is co-ordinated with the reciprocating motion of the press drive 15 so that the punches 16 operate during the dwell of the strip.
The surface strip 4 is mounted on roll 20 and is conducted into position by the guide tube 21 which directs the strip into a funnel mechanism 22 mounted over the strip 3. The surface strip 4 is intermittently pulled thru the die by the body strip 3 as will be explained later.
It will be understood that the punches hit the strips during a dwell period and that the feed of the strips takes place after the punches leave the stripper plate on the return stroke and before the next working stroke.
With respect to the punches 16 and their corresponding dies, the actual physical structure of these is not shown as the same will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art particularly upon being appraised of the type of operations and the results desired in performing the various steps of the invention.
A typical body strip employed in forming the spring contacts of the invention has a rectangular cross section with a thickness of approximately 0.028" and a width of approximately 1 5/32" and is formed of a copper alloy.
A typical surface strip employed for making spring contacts of the invention has a cross section as indicated in FIG. 3. The base 23 has a flat bottom 24 and a top contact surface 25 which is contoured in shape. The width of the strip is approximately 0.035" and the maximum height is approximately 0.007"
The base provides mechanical strength for the surface strip particularly as needed for the working operations as described hereafter. The base is preferably made of the same copper alloy as the body strip. The surface 25 has an integral film of precious metal which is preferably gold. The gold is inlayed on the base and has a thickness of not less than approximately 0.00005". The gold surface is used for establishing an electrical connection with a mating electrical conductor.
With the above in mind I will now explain the feeding of the body strip and the surface strip into the progressive die and how the same are worked to form the finished contact 5.
Referring to FIG. 4 I have diagrammatically shown in parts (a) thru (h) the results of various successive operations as performed on single areas of the body and surface strips. In FIG. 4 the single area of the body strip is indicated at 3'. A single area is used simply for the sake of clarity. It will be understood that adjacent areas all along the strips are simultanously being worked as the strips pass thru the die. This is indicated in FIG. 1. In each of the parts (b) thru (h) I have shown the condition of the strips both for the operation performed and the operation just previously performed.
Referring to FIG. 4 part (a) area 3' is in a dwell state under punch 16 a of FIG. 1. The punch hits the strip to form an elongated cut-out 30. After movement of the strip the same punch hits again the strip to form parallel cut-out 31. This forms the elongated section 32 which will be hereinafter referred to as the contact body. In FIG. 1 several of these contact bodies are shown as formed in the strip 3.
In FIG. 4 part (c) the contact body 32 is coined to form the capture slot 33. This operation is performed by the punch 16 b shown in FIG. 1. In the spring contact formation being described, the contact is of the type which requires contouring and for this purpose a portion of the body 32 is reduced in thickness as illustrated at 34 in part C-1.
An enlarged view of the capture slot 33 is shown in FIG. 6. The slot runs transverse to the contact body and the bottom of the slot has serrations 35 which extend lengthwise to the body or transverse to the slot. Along the respective edges of the slot are formed projections 36 and 37. As will be noted later, the serrations and projections are used to lock a section of the surface strip 4 in the slot to form the contact element 7 (FIG. 2).
While I have illustrated the coining operations as including the formation of slot 33 and reduced section 34 as being performed by a single punch 16 b it will be understood that more than one punch may be used for this operation depending upon the work hardening and flow characteristics of the metal.
Note that in part (c) adjacent the coined body 32, I have shown contact body 40 which is the same as the body 32.
It will be noted that reducing the thickness of the contact body 32 causes the same to widen. This is trimmed off to form the finished contact with the desired width as will be noted later.
After the capture slot 33 has been coined the surface strip 4 is fed over the strip 3 in alignment with the slot.
With reference to FIG. 1 all of the elongated bodies 32 in the space between the punch 16 b and funnel mechanism 22 have been coined with a slot as above mentioned. These elongated bodies are stepped along under the funnel 22 in condition to receive the surface strip 4 in the respective slots. The alignment operation will be described following particularly in connection with FIG. 5.
The funnel 22 is screwed down on the pad 7 and has an extension 41 which projects out over the strip 3. The extension has a bore 42 which has the same cross sectional shape as the surface strip 4 and is dimensioned so that the strip will slide thru the bore without binding. The end 43 of the guide tube 21 is positioned closely adjacent the entrance of the bore 42 (left hand end) so that the strip 4 exits from the tube directly into the bore. The strip exits on the right hand end of the bore. The tube 21 is held on the funnel as by the weld or solder 44. With reference to FIG. 1 the opposite end of the tube 21 is secured on the die bolster as by the clamp 45.
The axis of the bore 42 is parallel the axis A. The funnel is positioned with respect to the axis A so that with each step of the body strip 3 a contact body appears closely adjacent the bore exit for example see the body 40 in FIG. 5. Thus as the surface strip 4 exits from the bore it is directly over in vertical alignment with the capture slots in the body strip.
With proper alignment, the next operation involves inserting small sections of the surface strip in the capture slots. This is done by the punch 16 c in FIG. 1. In FIGS. 5, 7 and in FIG. 4 part (d) the small section 46 has been inserted. It is this section 46 that will eventually form the contact element 7.
The punch 16 c hits the contact surface 25 of the section 46 and drives the section down into the slot so that the serrations 35 tightly intermesh with the bottom 24. Ideally, the serrations detent into the bottom as will be the case when the serrations are harder than the material of the surface strip because of work hardening in the coining operation.
Note in FIG. 7 that the top portion of the contact surface 25 is spaced outwardly of the contact body and is located above the projections 36 and 37. This is to ensure that a desired portion of the contact surface is available for establishing an electrical connection.
With reference to FIG. 4 part (d) note that contact body 40 having a capture slot the same as slot 33 is below the surface strip 4 in ready condition to receive a section of the surface strip after the next feed step of the body strip 3.
The next operation involves trapping and locking the section 46 of the surface strip in the capture slot. The result of the operation is diagrammatically illustrated in FIG. 4 part (e) and in FIGS. 8 and 9.
With reference to FIG. 8 the first operation involves deforming the projections 36 and 37 so that they are pushed sidewise or rolled over toward and onto the contact surface 25 of the section 46. The engagement of the deformed projections and the surface 25 pushes the strip tightly into the slot and captures the same in position. The effect of this is that when the body strip 3 is moved or stepped along it pulls the surface strip along with it. Thus the body strip and the surface strip move in synchronism for the remaining operations. Note with reference to FIG. 8 that the exposure of the top portion of the contact surface 25 is maintained by the operation.
The rollover operation is performed by the punch 16 d shown in the FIG. 1. The punch is configured to strike the projections 36 and 37 simultaneously.
The projections are then further deformed to spread the metal of the projections over a wider area of the contact surface 25 while still maintaining the exposure. This is done by the punch 16 e and is further illustrated in FIG. 9. The effect of further deforming the projections is to fix the section 46 firm in the slot and to positively establish an electrical connection between the section and the slot.
Note in FIG. 4 part (e) that the capture slot in the contact body 40 has received a section of the strip (as in part (d)) and is in ready condition for the locking operation.
The next operation involves separating the section 46 from the strip. This is done by the trimming punch 16 f and the result is diagrammatically illustrated in FIG. 4 part (f).
The spring contact being described is designed to have a narrower width than the resulting from the coining operation and therefore the trimming operation of part (f) also involves trimming off the sides of the contact body. Thus, in part (f) it will be noted that the width of the contact body 32 is less than the width as shown in part (e). The punch 16 f operates by first hitting the leading edge of the contact body 32 to trim off the excess of the body 32 and of the section 46. On the second hit, the punch trims the trailing edge. This separates the section 46 from the strip 4.
The material trimmed from contact body 32 and section 46 are pushed down thru cavities in the die to a scrap collector.
Note in part (f) the capture slot of the contact body 40 has trapped a section of the strip 4 and the body and section are ready for the trimming operation. Note also in part (f) that the trimming operation severs the leading edge of the section locked in the capture slot of body 40.
After the trimming and separating operation, the contact body is contoured to form the general shape as noted in FIG. 2. The contouring is preferably accomplished in two stages as by the punches 16 g.
In the event the contouring operation has a tendency to lessen the degree of locking achieved by the punches 16 d and 16 e it is preferable, after the contouring operation, to hit the projections 36 and 37 and the section 46 with the punch 16 h so as to insure the locking condition.
With the body contact having the correct width and contour the next step is to sever the contact from the strip 3. This is indicated in FIG. 4 part (h) wherein the punch 16 (i) cuts the strip 3 along the line 47 and pushes the contact down thru a cavity not shown to a collector.
After the contact is released from the strip the unused portion 48 of strip 3 continues to exit from the machine to a scrap collector not shown. An additional punch may be provided after the punch 16 i which functions to sever the unused portion and push down thru a cavity to a collector.
The method of locking the surface strip section 46 in the capture slot as described above is preferred. However, an acceptable alternative is illustrated in FIGS. 10 and 11. The contact body 50 has a capture slot 51 formed without projections such as 36 and 37. Also, the slot is deeper than the slot 33. After the surface strip section 52 is inserted in the slot the opposite edges 53 and 54 of the contact body are deformed as noted in FIG. 11 so that the material flows over in engagement with the contact surface 55 of the section 52.
With respect to locking the surface strip section in the capture slot in the embodiments described above it is pointed out that the serrations operate to hold the section from moving in either direction along the slot axis and that the deformed projections 36 and 37 operate to hold the section from moving out of the mouth of the slot. The use of serrations is preferred. However, the serrations are omitted particularly in contacts where a judicious amount of projection metal is available for deforming over and into tight engagement with the surface strip section.
In the formation of the contact described above the contact surface 25 has a shape as shown in FIGS. 7-9. Thus in mating with the conductors 8 of the edge-board connector 9 a line contact is established.
It is contemplated that for connections requiring a point or small area contact, the contact surface is formed with a generally semi-spherical contour. In such instances additional punches are provided after the contouring operation which operate on both the projections and on the opposite edges of the section to deform the same so that the central part of the section is raised and rounded and each projection is spread over the contact surface.
In connection with the formation of the contact surface 25 as shown in FIGS. 7-9, I contemplate shaping the punches 16 g and 16 h (or provide additional punches) to work the outer edges of the section 46 to slightly round off the same. This is advantageous for contacts used in edge-board connector applications to avoid damage where the board is incorrectly inserted at an angle.
In connection with setting up the strips 3 and 4 to run thru the progressive die, the preferred manner of initially joining the strips 3 and 4 is noted following.
First, the strip 3 is run thru the die without the strip 4 until several finished contacts have been discharged. The press is stopped. The strip 4 is threaded thru the tube 21 and thru the funnel 22 and then inserted by hand in the capture slot under the insert punch 16 c. The strip extends beyond the slots into the next several contact bodies. Then the press is started up and the operations as previously described then take place.
As mentioned earlier the stripper plate has not been shown but it will be understood that the plate is configured to accommodate the tube 21 and the funnel 22. Also it is pointed out that in the trim/contour section of the die the stripper plate preferably is a spring-type mechanism.
Note also that with reference to FIG. 1 that I provide a punch (not shown) to form the pilot holes 56 for setting the strip advance.
It is vitally important that the contact element 7 be permanently locked on the contact body. By permanent it is meant that the element will not come loose under conditions of the intended use.
The collective effect of the operation of locking punches 16 d, 16 e and 16 h is to mechanically capture the element 7 in the slot for purpose of achieving the permanent condition. In the formation of contacts where fewer than three locking punches (say even one punch) are used it is necessary that the operation mechanically capture the contact element for the purposes stated.
In connection with achieving permanency, it is necessary that the metal selected for the body and surface strips have substantially the same coefficient of expansion. Thus it is preferred that the strips be made of the same metal. I contemplate compatible expansion and contraction behavior of the metal of the contact body and the contact element whether the temperature is due to ambient conditions or due to IR drops. The foregoing is to avoid degrees of expansion or contraction which are so different that the contact element becomes loose.
From the foregoing description it will be apparent that the contacts are formed consecutively, that is to say, the contacts are formed and discharged one following the other in uninterrupted succession. The various steps for the consecutive formation of the contacts are performed at dwells successively on a given area as that area is stepped thru the die but not necessarily at consecutive dwells since the punches are physically separated. Also, as mentioned previously, the several steps for the consecutive formation of the contacts are performed simultaneously on the body and surface strips, i.e., while a cut-out is being formed on one area, another area is being coined, in another area a section is being inserted etc. etc.
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Recently I have discovered the glory that is the AWESOME Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG system. Sadly I have yet to run a game of it (soon my pet, soon), but I loved reading the rule book (so much so I read it in two afternoons). I love its philosophy on mechanics, magic, monsters, magic items, etc.
When reading it I realized that this system seems like it would be a perfect fit for my Hubris world (we'll see once I've ran it a couple times, but I don't see it not becoming my system for Hubris).
So I've started the long haul of converting my notes and stuff over to DCC- which means Race as Class. I've drafted notes for each of the races of Hubris: Mutant, Kenku, Lizardfolk, and Half-Demon.
Today I took a stab at Kenku.
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Kenku is race of humanoid crows and ravens. They range in height from 4'5" to 5'5". The culture of the kenku seems bizarre to outsiders. Kenku tend to be secretive and exhibit a magpie mentality for hording items and mementos- even if they may seem like junk to others. Other cultures tend to distrust the kenku as they like to use their natural ability to cast illusion magic to put one over on an easy mark, or operate as spies or assassins.
Kenku like to travel in packs and enjoy experiencing different cultures and customs, but rarely give information about their own. They love items and will often take on dangerous jobs if they believe it will get them rare and precious (to them) trinkets.
The homeland of the kenku lies in the Realm of the Echo Forest, which is in a strange and perpetual twilight shroud. Weird telepathic creatures that can fire mind bullets lurk in the forest, with slathering maws and jagged teeth, seeking to rend meat from bone; feather from flesh. The kenku have established a peaceful relation with the monks at the Temple of the Lucid Dreamers.
The kenku government is that of the Avian Court, currently lead by the ancient and bitter Lord Vivar who wears the Feathered Crown, and shall be called Lord until the Final Molting and the crown is bare.
The Raven Clutch is the mysterious and enigmatic recorders of kenku secrets, prophecy, and lore. It is of the highest honor to become a member of this ancient group that serve the Avian Court and the Lord.
Weapon Training: A kenku is trained in the use of blackjack, crossbow, dagger, dart, shortbow, and short sword. Kenku tend to wear light or no armor as it impedes their ability to cast spells and fly.
Alignment: The kenku race is split with a strange duality. Those that seek to preserve the traditions of their culture and bring the reputation of the kenku to a better light are Lawful, while those who seek constant gain, trinkets, or are shisters tend to be Chaotic. It is extremely rare to find a kenku who is neutral.
Flight: The arms of a kenku are also his wings. A kenku can fly at a rate of 60ft per round. A kenku cannot fly if they are wearing any armor other than Padded, or having an abundance of items and weapons. Use common sense.
Luck: Kenku are able to use their luck in ways normal mortals cannot. They are able to use Luck in the following ways:
- A kenku can burn their luck as per normal and gain a modifier on their rolls equal to the amount burned.
- A kenku can also burn a point of luck to make another target unlucky. The target gets a Will save (DC equal to the kenku's Wisdom score), if successful the target cannot be affected by this again for 24 hours. If the Will check fails the target has been jinxed and must roll their next attack, save, skill check twice and take the lower of the two.
A kenku recovers luck quicker than the other races. With a full night of rest a kenku recovers 1d3 Luck Points back. They cannot go above their maximum score.
Low-Light Vision: A kenku can see in near dark conditions normally up to 30'.
Transformation: Once a day a kenku is able to transform themselves into a human form (this human form shows all scars, corruption, and deformities that the kenku has gotten through their rough and tumble journey). This transformation is truly horrible to witness as bones jut out and pus and strange clear liquids and blood spew forth from the body. Any target that witnesses this transformation must make a Fort save DC 12 or become nauseated, suffering -2 to all rolls for 1d6 rounds. This lasts until dispelled, even going into the next day(s).
Illusionist: Kenku have the ability to manipulate arcane magic and cast a limited number of spells that deal with illusions or compulsions (see available list below). A kenku uses the normal rules of casting arcane spells (including spellburn), and can suffer any and all of the negative effects associated with dabbling in magic. When a kenku gains the ability to cast a new spell they roll randomly (see below).
Roguish: A kenku selects four Thieves skills at level one and levels them up as a rogue of same alignment.
Kenku |
Level | Attack | Crit Die/Table | Action Die | Known Spells | Max Spell Level | Ref | Fort | Will |
1 | +0 | 1d10/II | 1d20 | 1 | 1 | +1 | +0 | +1 |
2 | +1 | 1d12/II | 1d20 | 1 | 1 | +1 | +0 | +1 |
3 | +2 | 1d14/II | 1d20 | 1 | 1 | +1 | +1 | +2 |
4 | +2 | 1d16/II | 1d20 | 2 | 1 | +2 | +1 | +2 |
5 | +3 | 1d20/II | 1d20 | 2 | 2 | +2 | +1 | +3 |
6 | +4 | 1d24/II | 1d20+1d14 | 2 | 2 | +3 | +2 | +3 |
7 | +4 | 1d30/II | 1d20+1d16 | 3 | 2 | +3 | +2 | +4 |
8 | +5 | 1d30+2/II | 1d20+1d20 | 3 | 2 | +3 | +2 | +5 |
9 | +5 | 1d30+4/II | 1d20+1d20 | 3 | 2 | +3 | +3 | +5 |
10 | +6 | 1d30+6/II | 1d20+1d20 | 4 | 2 | +4 | +3 | +6 |
Kenku Titles |
Level |
Title by Alignment |
Lawful | Chaotic | |
1 | Hatchling | Vagabond |
2 | Recorder | Entertainer |
3 | Sage | Gypsy |
4 | Historian | Shister |
5 | Raven Clutch | Con Man |
Illusion type Spells
Level 1–
1) Cantrip (130)
2) Charm Person (131)
3) Color Spray (134)
4) Darkness* (258)
5) Sleep (155)
6) Ventriloquism (158)
Level 2–
1) Arcane Affinity (Illusionist only) (162)
2) Invisibility (172)
3) Mirror Image (182)
4) Phantasm (187)
5) Scare (191)
* As per cleric spell of same name. Because the wizard version of the spell is a different spell level, the wizard receives a -2 penalty to spell checks when casting it. For example, binding is a level 2 cleric spell but a level 3 wizard spell; therefore, when rolling on the spell table, the wizard applies a -2 penalty to spell checks. On a result of natural 1, the wizard suffers a 50% chance of major corruption or misfire, rolling on the generic tables as appropriate (Taken from DCC, pg 127).


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NEH - AAU FY13 Funding Request
On behalf of the Association of American Universities (AAU), an organization of 61 leading U.S. public and private research universities, I appreciate the opportunity to express strong support for the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). AAU urges Congress to continue funding the NEH at the FY10 final funding level of $167.5 million. In particular, we remain committed to maintaining existing funding levels for the core competitive programs within the endowment..
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12-31-2009, 12:28 PM | #1 (permalink) |
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Credit to BC.
Lord knows I've been on his ass since Day 1 so I have to "man up" and give credit where credit is due....
If it were left to all of us on this board the coaching staff would have been fired by now and the entire team would have been dismantled in a firesale of epic proportions lol.... ... but BC has stuck to his guns and weathered the early storm... and it looks like things are moving in a good direction now. Make no mistake... I'm still wavering a bit on his ability to make BIG deals (Hedo, Bargs) and I question the way that he gives away draft picks constantly... but he's definitely proved that he can find value in minor trades and he's made a lot of GMs look stupid in doing so. Belli for George.... Amir & Weems for Ukic & Delfino... even getting Banks in the Marion trade is looking like a decent deal in spite of his contract. It's definitely been the "little things" that have made all the difference in this team and when you consider the fact that a lot of these players are very young (24 or under) it gives me hope moving forward. Now if he can just convince Bosh to stay..... |
12-31-2009, 12:32 PM | #3 (permalink) |
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I've always liked BC, although at the start of this year I got mad that things weren't working out. He has done a good job with this team though and I know we can better. Of we do.....
12-31-2009, 01:31 PM | #5 (permalink) |
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I've always liked Bryan Colangelo. And this thing about him giving away picks is way blow out of proportion as far as i'm concerned. Since coming here 3.5 years ago, he has picked Derozan/Bargnani, and has aquired some young talented 1st round picks that have some experience (ie: Amir (22), Beli(23), Jack (25)- all 1st round picks) so imo he's done just fine. I still question keeping Triano though.
His smaller moves have impressed me the most: Hump for Arujo Evans for Kapono Delfino for 2 second rounders Beli for George Last edited by jeffb; 12-31-2009 at 01:33 PM. |
12-31-2009, 01:35 PM | #6 (permalink) | |
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Not to mention he's elevated his game since last season and his ceiling right now has no limit if he's willing to continue his offseason work. |
12-31-2009, 01:40 PM | #7 (permalink) |
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a 5 game win streak and people are starting "Give credit" and "appreciation" threads when about 3 weeks ago people were starting "Fire BC or BC fucked this team up" ... "trade this guy" and shit threads You people make me sick! and its not directed at the people posted above me but everyone else whos going to read this post and has created or added to the FIRE/TRADE/SO AND SO SUCKS/THIS TEAM SUCKS threads |
12-31-2009, 01:57 PM | #8 (permalink) |
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well.. I always felt that BC is one of the best General Managers in the NBA
he is so active... he won Executive of the year twice.. so he is well respected, when he calls other GM's to discuss deals or trades, I am pretty sure they pick up that phone.. even if he makes moves and it doesn't work out... It's still good that he is even able to make moves and be as active.. other GM's don't do anything at all.. they just wait and wait.... when he got Jermaine O'Neil, every one thought that it was a good deal.. but it didn't work out, but BC was still able to make up for it |
12-31-2009, 02:58 PM | #9 (permalink) |
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Meh, I'm still not a fan of this teams structure in the overall scheme of things. We're a poorly built offensive team who has improved defensively off the bench now with Weems joining Johnson as defensive threats, but we have no chance as of right now to do anything in the playoffs.
We're tied up financially to 3 ONE WAY players in Bargs Hedo and Jose, with only one of those players having the potential to improve on defence especially (Bargs) but also offensively if he really puts the work into it. None of them are really tradeable at this point without taking something far worse back(unless a miracle happens) so we're stuck on a treadmill at this moment in time. BCs too fucking stubborn for his own good trying to create an offensive juggernaut without looking at what wins in the league, DEFENCE AND REBOUNDING. He tried to build a PHX type team without the top 5 PG. Hes failed in his time here to build a contending team around Bosh. We're in the same position now that we were in yr 1 with him. He came in with cap space and a number one pick and we're still a 1st rd team, but with longterm deals and no flexibility. BC has failed the city of Toronto at this point. We're going to bow out in the 1st rd again, and what can he really do in the offseason to make us a contender with 2 guys(starters) who we cant trade and hamper our chances of winning in the playoffs in Bargs and Hedo, and another guy who doesnt fit in the starting lineup in Jose who cant play a lick of defence either? We're screwed for the next 2-3 years barring a miracle. We're 15 yrs into this shitty franchise and we still havent had a 5 yr run where we knew we had a chance of winning a couple of rounds and knew we had a very solid 'contending' team. Last edited by Ball Don't Lie; 12-31-2009 at 03:03 PM. |
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To Thriller: harsh, but mostly accurate. I too feel that this team is not getting past the top four barring a miracle. However, I do believe that with a different coach and different defensive philosophy, these same players could be performing much better on defence. So, really, at this point I'd mostly complain about BC retaining Triano to coach this team.
12-31-2009, 05:25 PM | #13 (permalink) | |
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I get the feeling that if Jeff Van Gundy had been hired and coached the last 5 games everyone would be ROARING with pleasure and giving him all the credit.... Let's be real here... if Triano took the brunt of the blame for our bad losses then he DEFINITELY deserves his share of the credit for these wins (and our improved defensive play). IF he ends up coaching this squad to 45 wins and a playoff berth I don't see how ANYONE can have a problem with him TBH. |
12-31-2009, 06:08 PM | #17 (permalink) |
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It's like that season when the Vince-less Raps won 12 of their last 13 to get into the playoffs and give Detroit a run for their money, except I doubt this group is capable of the latter against the elite four - the last 5 games were against weaker teams (aside from Charlotte, perhaps). It's easier to "improve defensively" against a weaker opponent, wouldn't you agree?
12-31-2009, 09:22 PM | #18 (permalink) | |
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Still.... beating a weak team by 3 pts is one thing... lambasting them by 20 or 30 is another. I know you still have a hard-on for Messina Mike, but there's absolutely no guarantee that a new coach like him would be any better with a brand new roster. I just hope that people won't start screaming if/when we lose a game that we're "supposed to lose" (i.e. SA or ORL). |
12-31-2009, 10:03 PM | #19 (permalink) |
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No GM is perfect and BC is tied up being under the salary cap every year by the board.
As has been said we have 10 new players with most outshining the old ones realistcally are Ukie, Parker, Moon, Kapono, Graham and Hump better than Belinni, Weems, DD, Jack, Amir,Wright,Evans and Rasho? Turk & Marian a wash different skill sets but about equal in value....but if the had resigned Marian most of the other moves couldn't have been made. Traded POPS got him back. We will be a slight plus on the 500 side by year end with 5th seed but the group is basically young and talanted. If we lose Bosh we can get Boozer, Amare, Lee to replace him not quite as good but close and at less than what Bosh is currently making. Yes Wright isn't the best but then even the Lakers have deadwood. Cam |
12-31-2009, 10:40 PM | #20 (permalink) | |
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You're saying last years bench which included Ukic/Kapono/Graham/Moon/Hump is better then what we have now? |
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