1/18/2024 0 Comments Rimworld steam news![]() In that dullness, you can't help but begin to see the gears and cogs in the machine. Things become more complex and varied the longer a colony survives, but even still, so much waiting around occurs. You'll have the game on fast forward as much as you can just to get through the tedium of each day. Waiting for your colonists to build or explore is what the vast majority of your time with the game amounts to, especially in the early hours. While obviously you'll want to start on the milder end of the spectrum, it won't be long before you'll want a scenario where events happen at a much more rapid rate because in RimWorld, there is a lot of busy work. This ranges from a completely laid back experience where dangerous events scarcely occur, all the way up to a whirlwind of terror that never ends. There are three storytellers to choose from with varying difficulty levels, so you can tailor the game to the kind of story you want to have. To manage all this potential chaos though is an AI storyteller, similar to the Director in Left 4 Dead, that analyses your game and, based on how things are proceeding, it conjures up suitable events. RimWorld thrives when it's at its most unpredictable, never letting you get too comfortable. Mind-controlling drones and mythical beasts all show up, to steer your little colony in radical new directions. The longer you survive, the more bizarre the events become. External factors like a random faction sending a hunter to my colony with apparently the sole purpose of murdering my dog (naturally, we had him shot on sight). Rivalries develop, in-fighting can happen and that's all before you take into account all the external factors. The real fun stuff happens once you've got a competent colony running and can begin to watch your colonists deal with all manner of scenarios, building relationships with each other and then falling out. Going through an entire field of potato plants to order each of them to be harvested is the kind of busy work that feels needless. It's fine after enough time but far from intuitive and full of irksome inconsistencies like being being able to mass select some objects but not others. You don't get to take control so must instead lay down blueprints and zones, stack up tasks for them to complete. Once you're down on the ground it's all a matter of laying out tasks for your colonists. As long as you're able to look past that and just enjoy the odd behaviour of these robotic colonists, there's fun to be had with RimWorld's unique sandbox. It's not unreasonable that a game of this scale needs to have a simple system to generate its characters, and the end result is that while you have AI that behaves in interesting ways, they never quite feel like real people. It points to the main issue with the game's approach to character, which is to treat people as the sum of a few parts. RimWorld thrives when it's at its most unpredictable, never letting you get too comfortable It’s hardly stirring stuff and does nothing to make your colonists feel like much more than worker drones. They don’t speak, in text or otherwise, and so the facets of their identity are declared in a character sheet that's fed to you through a drip feed of tiny updates. While the system gives you vivid images of characters like the ruthless bounty hunter who’s lazy and a vegetarian, in the end, they all interact in slight variations of the same way. These things are not alike but are placed in the character generator with equal importance. "Misogyny" next to "ugly", "hard working" next to "psychopath". It feels odd to have some traits sat alongside each other. ![]() All of which leaves a bit of a bad taste in the mouth. Other aspects of queerness are included but in equally reductive ways, like a character's backstory discussing that they're transgender, proof of which being their “dressing up in their mother's clothes as a child”. One of the modifiers is "gay" but "straight" isn't-that's just the default, which is painfully heteronormative and outdated for a game about the far flung future. Each character gets three traits, things like obsessive, lazy or misogynist. There are some peculiar aspects to this approach to character generation, though. RimWorld pitches itself as a story generator and these weird relationships are exactly the thing that fires up the imagination. His daughter, her granddaughter, was now 31. The son she'd left behind was now approaching his fifties. In my first game, I had a colonist who, chronologically, was 114 years old, but, thanks to the weird complications of space travel, was really only 24. ![]() There's a lot of promise in the ideas these characters bring to the table.
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![]() None of the above tools port these settings and you’ll have to make them manually. If you want to change such settings you have to alter a drop-down box or toggle a switch. For example, some onscreen displays only show during combat. But due to the foibles of ESO there are still a few settings that have to be dealt with manually. Hence hours of tweaking await you if you’re unprepared.įollowing the above steps will save you time and a lot of bother. Furthermore, assuming you want to use the same addons on your new alt, all those settings have not by default been carried over. All changes made to the key mapping of your other character are not present. New alts enter the game world with defaults settings. ![]() However, things are not so simple in ESO. You can now focus on the game rather than fine tuning your HUD etc. You bags, hotbars and other onscreen paraphernalia is all where you expect it to be. Hence when you create a new alt, once you finished the important task of tweaking their appearance you can start the game and load all your customary settings. In older games such as The Lord of the Rings Online and Star Trek Online, you can customise you UI and key mapping easily and when complete save all relevant settings to a file. If, like me you were not aware of them, then it can be frustrating attempting to trouble shoot them on the fly. If you know about them in advance, they are a lot easier to manage. Because unlike other MMOs, creating a new alt in ESO causes some additional problems to arise. If I can spare someone the hassle that I’ve had over the past 48 hours trying to figure this shit out, then I consider that a valuable social service. However I have written this article for the benefit of those relatively new to ESO as well as the occasional or casual player who are not au fait with all the subtleties and nuances of the MMORPG. If you are a veteran player of The Elder Scrolls Online, this post will simply be a statement of the “bleedin’ obvious”. 1/18/2024 0 Comments Simplisafe ifttt![]() That said I don’t believe that you need to be as constrained by size or ease of installation. The Installation guide states that this is an “advanced DIY” project. Utilizing an external transformer for power with a larger internal backup battery. It could be improved by adding the following features:Īn option to power motion and glass break sensors.Īdding power (or at least a contact that could be used with external power) to drive existing external sireins. It is more of a wired contact sensor adapter kit. It is to expensive and doesn’t have enough features to be considered a true retrofit kit. Currently it is just an adapter for wired contact sensors. I think that you could improve the Retrofit Alarm Kit. Hopefully since they are Amazon owned now, they will have some decent engineers around to tweak the system, but that may be a pipedream… Overall, I am very impressed with the system and its compatibility but there are some things that need ironing. Whether this is the battery or shotty programming, IDK… I have read many negative reviews that spoke of battery usage. I have heard complaints on the batteries that are provided, I am new to the system so I can not attest to their longevity.īeing a hardware engineer, I wonder why they need such big batteries…the new Z-Waze chips are designed to draw virtually nothing until there is an event in which they wake and send the command and then they go back to sleep. Every time you open a door the sensor wakes up and sends its status back to the base station. I took the SimpliSafe back and purchased a Ring.īack to the sensors, the main reason they are so big is that they use a much larger battery than other systems…potentially meaning few battery replacements through the years on “heavy use” doors. It’s possible SS will one day open up their platform with IFTTT capabilities or directly with ST and make my solution obsolete, but for now, it works great.Īnd BTW, I’m using the latest SS hardware, and ST Hub 2nd Gen.Agreed! They are downright absurd! SimpliSafe’s sensors are tiny and I actually purchased a system over the Ring for the size of the sensors and realized that you don’t receive any remote capabilities if you don’t pay them $25/month. This shouldn’t be so hard, but it was nagging me so much I ended up building this solution over time and through trial and errors. I can now run scripts like automatically setting SS to Home after a certain time, or when I lock my door at night, etc. It’s a bit of a pandora’s box, but it all works. Finally, I use FastMail’s ability to execute scripts when receiving status emails from SS to handle the SS alert logic and call IFTTT when SS state changes. ![]() Next, I used a combination of Virtual Devices, Routines, SmartApps, IFTTT and a WebCore piston to manage all that. In a nutshell, I hacked a SS keyfob remote, and used MIMO (2+ and Lite), by soldering wires onto the remote circuit board to simulate physical pushes on the Off/Home/Away buttons, this works great but again, not for the beginners. ![]() If there’s interest in how I achieved this, I’ll see to spend a bit of time and document, however, this integration is both hardware and software and not for the faint of heart. IFTTT can control SimpliSafe as a result, since it’s just a virtual device in ST now.SimpliSafe state (Off/Home/Away) can be controlled from ST, each state is mapped to a virtual momentary button and works as expected. ![]() When SHM state changes, SimpliSafe gets armed/disarmed to match SHM state.When SimpliSafe state changes (home/away/off), STM and Mode change to match, any ST actions can be triggered as a result. To learn more about Obvious Filter, check out the video below, and to get it for free - or to subscribe to the FKFX Patreon - follow the link at the bottom of the page. Morphing, randomising and stuttering effects add to its mangling potential, and it comes with a massive 128 presets to get you started. Voice Recall.Airtag Dog Collar Holder for Apple Airtag. There's a choice of 10 filters on offer, including two- and four-pole high-pass, low-pass, band-pass, and band-reject types, these being modulatable by one of the plug-in's 39 LFOs. 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It's capable, say FKFX, of turning any input into a rhythmical sequence, using a morphing filter. ![]() Their debut plug-in is called Obvious Filter, a multi-mode filter plug-in with powerful modulation abilities. FKFX are a new software venture, with some serious pedigree in the audio plug-ins market and an interesting business model. FKFX is a two-man show, comprising Nicolas Lacoumette (formerly of Devine Machine) and Laurent De Soras (ex-Ohm Force developer). 1/17/2024 0 Comments Beta alpha psi templeThe petitioning process to have a chapter of Beta Alpha Psi can begin once a business school is in the candidacy process for accreditation. Section 4. Chapters of Beta Alpha Psi shall be established only at institutions with Business Schools that are accredited members of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) or EFMD/EQUIS. Section 3. 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![]() It wasn’t me though – it happened before I showed up. That’s what I’ve learned, within the opening hour of Pillars. You can’t kill a god without consequences. But trust me, I’m good at my job, and I won’t actually spoil anything. If you want to know why it’s good, then read on, but it’s crucial to accept that to do so, I’ll have to allude to aspects of the game that aren’t revealed in the first half hour. Let me summarise: “Should I buy Pillars Of Eternity?” Yes. Because all you need to know is in the introduction above. If you want to go in completely blank, as I did, then stop reading at the end of this paragraph. Let’s be clear about how this review’s going to go. ![]() It’s a vast, deep and wonderfully written game, malleable to how you want to approach the genre, replete with companions, side-quests, an enormously involved combat system, and lasts a solid 60 hours. This is the RPG I’ve been craving since Planescape: Torment, the first to win my absolute love since Dragon Age: Origin. After 77,000 backers, $4 million raised and nearly three years in development, Obsidian’s Pillars Of Eternity is here, and it’s just stunning. Your decisions might transform you into a celestial Angel, a raging Demon, a powerful Lich, a cunning Trickster, an otherworldly Aeon, a rebellious Azata, a wise Gold Dragon, an insatiable Swarm That Walks - or remain mortal and walk the arduous fantasy path toward becoming a living Legend.Oh thank goodness. ![]() Take command of the crusaders and lead them to victory – both as a strategist, controlling the battle from above, and as a field commander, in a new tactical combat mode.ĬHOOSE YOUR PATHExplore nine unique Mythic Paths: obtain extraordinary abilities and shape everything that comes next. LEAD THE CRUSADEYou will need much more than a party of adventurers to cleanse the land of its demonic scourge. And if you get on their bad side, well… Maybe it’s time to part ways. Earn their trust and respect, and they will have your back no matter what dangers lie ahead. GATHER YOUR PARTYA cast of more than 10 unique companions is ready to join your cause. The unique Pathfinder ruleset also allows you to perform advanced combat maneuvers, like mounted combat. Switch between them on the fly, so you can always take things as slowly - or as quickly - as you like. ![]() Who will die, and who will live? Who will stay, and who will go? Make your choices, and watch the world around you change.Ī NEW WAY TO FIGHTEnjoy two combat modes as you slay your enemies – real-time with pause or turn-based. Your goal is clear, but you must forge your own path to it. Choose from 25 classes, 12 character races, and more than a thousand spells, feats, and abilities to suit your personal playstyle.įOR EVERY CHOICE, A CONSEQUENCEYour decisions have more weight than ever before. PLAY YOUR HERO, YOUR WAYCreate any character imaginable with the flexibility, richness, and depth of the Pathfinder First Edition ruleset. Your crusade will set in motion a chain of events that will leave you - and the world itself - forever changed. Will you become a shining angel, backed by noble paladins? Or a powerful necromancer with hordes of immortal undead in your thrall? Or something else entirely? Lead your army and challenge mighty demon lords. Now, you have the chance to put an end to this conflict, but the path to salvation is far from clear-cut. For over a century, the neighboring nations have fought fearlessly, trying to drive the enemy back - but to little avail. About This Game Discover the StoryYour path will lead you to the Worldwound, where the opening of a rift to the Abyss has unleashed all-consuming terror across the land. 1/17/2024 0 Comments Mini orbiterOnly wing mainplanes are used in the aircraft's design (the aircraft lacks traditional tail surfaces) and these are swept back with upturned tips. Automatic waypoint hunting is supported and a mission endurance window up to 4 hours is reported. Payload types include a stabilized Electro-Optical (EO) camera arrangement for daytime operation, a FLIR setup for low-light/night time level flights, "dual day and night" configuration (stabilized EO camera), and High-Definition (HD) receiving capabilities for terrain mapping and modeling.įlight operation of the aircraft are conducted through an electric drive powering a two-bladed propeller at the rear of the slim fuselage in "pusher" configuration, the system reaching speeds of 70 kts while range (by Line-of-Sight datalink) is up to 100 km. This aircraft has a wingspan of 3 meters with an MTOW nearing 10.3kg while a mission payload of up to 1.5kg is supported). ![]() It can operate over both land or over-water (maritime) covering requirements related to general patrol, territorial/law enforcement, target observation, target designation, local ship defense, and general surveillance. The Orbiter 2 is a compact, highly-portable "mini-UAS" marketed towards various industries including border surveillance, convoy support, special forces operations, and artillery-spotting. Its marquee product is the "Orbiter" which has seen extensive adoption around the globe with operators ranging from Azerbaijan and Finland to the United Kingdom and the United States. ![]() The company produces a complete line up of UAS types to cover a myriad of military, security, and peacetime roles. The Unmanned Air System (UAS) industry continues its explosive growth in the defense sector led by such concerns as Aeronautics Systems of Israel. 1/17/2024 0 Comments Best 24 hour restaurants near me![]() If you’re craving a hot bowl of late-night pho, stop into Pho Pasteur in Chinatown. LOCATION:5117 Sheppard Ave E, Scarborough, ON They also now have a location in Richmond Hill, and it’s also open 24 hours. If you’re craving something heartier, go for one of their burgers, steaks, or pastas! Markham Station serves up all-day breakfast and diner staples at their light-filled restaurant in Scarborough.Įnjoy all the classic Canadian breakfast staples from pancakes, to eggs bennies, to omelettes. ![]() In the mood for some good ol’ diner food? Their locations by Yonge & Dundas, on the Danforth, and in Scarborough are open 24 hours. Prices start at $4.49 for their mains, so it’s quite an affordable spot to eat at! 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Kettleman’s is a popular 24-hour Ottawa bakery that’s been serving up Montreal-style bagels since the 90’s, and they now have locations in Toronto! You can find them by Eglinton West and in North York, and both locations are open 24 hours.īe sure to have some cash on-hand, as they only take cash! ![]() If you’re in the mood for something lighter, they also have a deli where you can build your perfect sandwich. Their Veal Sandwich is definitely a must-try, and you’ve gotta grab one of their cannolis for dessert. This long-standing Italian bakery has been open since 1957, and they’re well-known for their hot table filled with fresh pasta, pizza, and other authentic Italian eats. Searching for drink spots? Visit the best cocktail bars or craft breweries in Toronto.If you’re looking for even more of the best Toronto restaurants, you might enjoy these posts: Whether you’re a night owl or looking for somewhere to eat after a night out with your friends, here are some of the best 24 hour restaurants to visit in Toronto.īe sure to also follow me on Instagram and TikTok – I share a lot more content on those platforms that don’t make it to the blog! There are plenty of great 24 hour spots in Toronto, and most of them are actually open 7 days a week, which is nice! 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