![]() The memory still burned in her mind, the furious glaring eye of a star's death cutting into her mind's eye. The self-repair mechanism has gone wrong, hurt by what happened at Lysaidon." Lysaidon. The matter bound to the void bubble inside is held in place by a self-repairing nanoscale structure, it helps to dissipate heat and absorb shocks and, somehow, integrate with the ship's control systems. "It's only gotten worse since you last asked. Better metaphor?" Finally his eyes, impossibly ancient, opened a crack. "Fine, I'm an ant trying to fix the supports holding the engine in place. "You're saying you haven't made any progress on fixing the housing?" "It's not the drive itself that's broken, that's what you told me," Carina replied, pinching the bridge of her nose. We'd better just hope that the Anesidora can limp on a few dozen more lightyears." We're out in the Periphery, lightyears from any kind of civilised system. We may as well be ants trying to troubleshoot an internal combustion engine. "There's nothing much new to talk about," he said, eyes still shut. "Saeltza? We need to talk about the drive, again." Then, the pastel blue walls of the engineering room whispered into existence, Saeltza hanging from one of the reaction mass pipes which circumnavigated the cramped space, his small, simian face lost in what could almost be meditation. She opened a link to the engineering deck, watching as the telepresence fog shifted and danced through a dozen colours and patterns and forms as the connection stabilised. Despite how small the vibration felt, Carina knew it was the product of titanic energies, forces well beyond human comprehension, struggling against one another deep inside the Anesidora as the ship's systems manipulated the fine structure of spacetime. ![]() The drive stuttered, again, a shiver so small it may as well have been subliminal passing through Anesidora 's hull. Vignette - 'Decisions, Decisions' by Lily Harper ![]() While each ship is largely self-supporting and self-maintaining, the exigencies of their missions may occasionally require the activation of a Fleet Advance Support Base or even direct assistance from a sufficiently advanced system. Ship missions may range from brokering social and diplomatic agreements between conflicting parties to rescue, repair, and remediation efforts after a large scale infrastructure malfunction, natural disaster, or failed ascension attempt. Fleet vessels are able to deploy a large and diverse array of vessels, devices, and infrastructure in support of exploration, system development, and rendering assistance to worlds and systems in need. The Andian Mission Outer Volumes Assistance Fleet consists of tens of thousands of vessels rendering aid to thousands of Outer Volumes star systems each year. The core Mission eventually developed into an archival data storage concern, while the Andian Mission Assistance Fleet remains a highly regarded support organization in the Carina-Vela Outer Volumes and beyond the Aquila Rift. While the core organization soon ossified and lost sight of the original goals, the active arm remained much the same as when it was started due to the amount of interstellar travel. This idealistic organization managed to contact hundreds of lost worlds, doing much good in the following millennia. The Mission was based on a mixture of tolerant and pragmatic NoCoZo philosophies and managed to get support both from the Sophic League and the Mutual Progress Association. In the wake of the Version War and in the spirit of the ComEmp, the Andian Mission was instituted in 4744 by some groups in the NoCoZo to help the badly damaged, isolated, or poor systems of the Outer Volumes as well as try to contact the remaining fleets that were unaware of the end of the war. ![]() The Andian Mission Assistance Ship (AMAS) - Anesidora arriving at Nirauthi after the biosystem chaos collapse of 8259. ![]()
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![]() ![]() We will move the experience bar, the bag bar, the micro-menu and the vehicle bar (the buttons to dismount). For this example we are only going to configure 6 bars with 12 buttons each. Now we are going to get in the sauce with Bartender. In this example we are going to leave the chat in the lower left corner: You have to move the corners to place it where we want and with the size we want by dragging them.Īs I know that this explanation for some may be excess and for others a Chinese hieroglyph, here is a video of how it is done. We click on Background, in the pop-up window we raise the bar to about 100, with this we make the background of the chat window more opaque. To achieve this we place the cursor on the General tab of the chat, right click and in the pop-up menu we unlock and also taking advantage of the fact that we are out there we will give the chat a color. The first thing we are going to do is move the chat. You will probably see an interface like this: Well… you just installed it and… God !! what happened? Where are my bars?ĭon't worry, they are there, they just aren't visible. The images are a simple example of how it can be, do not take them as a reference to follow. The purpose of this guide is to explain how to configure Bartender 4 and position the bars to your liking. NOTE: In the images you will see a special minimap, later we will comment on that addon. In turn, it allows us to configure its size (by means of scaling), number of buttons per bar, number of columns per bar and what may be more important and interesting: your position. Specifically, Bartender 4, offers us the possibility of having 10 action bars with up to 12 buttons each. For cases like this there are addons like Bartender 4. Even using all the bars of the game's native interface, it is common to run out of space. Please provide as many information as possible, including your client language, the exact version you are running, how to reproduce any errors, and a stack trace, if applicable.Many times I hear (read) people comment: I have no more room for my skills in my action bars. Please submit Bugs and/or Feature Requests using the Ticket System on the WoWAce Project page or in the Bartender4 Forum Thread. Q: How do i disable the snapping of the bars?Ī: Currently, you can temporarily override the snapping by holding down the Shift Key while moving your bars, or uncheck the option in the popup when your bars are unlocked. Q: Can I skin the buttons beyond the built-in options?Ī: Bartender4 allows skinning through Masque! After installing both Bartender4 and Masque, you can customize the BT4 appearance in the Masque options. You can access KeyBound by its slash command ( /kb) or through the button in the BT4 config. Q: Where are my keybindings? And how do i bind new keys?Ī: Bartender4 buttons do not automatically inherit keybindings from the Blizzard bars (except for Bar 1), you have to use the new KeyBound to re-bind your keys. Options to control the hiding of the default blizzard artwork (you might still want that to be displayed.)Ī: You can open the configuration with the Slash Commands ( /bt or /bartender) or through the Bartender4 LDB plugin.Options to hide specific elements of the buttons (Macro Text, HotKey, more could be added on demand).Custom State driver support with Macro Conditions Page all bars based on Stance or Modifier ![]() Additional Layout and Paging settings for Action Bars.Very flexible and customizable Show/Hide driver based on Macro Conditions.All Bars are fully customizable (Scale, Alpha, Fade-Out settings.Support for all Action Bars and all related bars.The latest version of Bartender (4.8.0) is fully compatible with WoW 8.0 and Battle for Azeroth! It provides you with all the features needed to fully customization most aspects of your action and related bars. Bartender4 is a full ActionBar replacement mod. ![]() ![]() ![]() The cavernous HR-V, which held four more carry-ons with the seats folded, is the pick of the subcompact-crossover litter for those who frequently carry large items.The reliability charts are based on responses on hundreds of thousands of vehicles from our latest Annual Auto Survey. Still, we managed to fit 18 carry-on suitcases with the rear seats stowed. The Trax's cargo area is on the small side for its segment, and rear seats aren't as easy to fold as they are in several competitors. Rivals including the Honda HR-V, the Jeep Renegade, and the CX-30 all offer more features and options. Venture further down the center stack, though, and you'll find cheap-feeling climate controls and cut-rate plastics around the shifter and center console. There are also some stitched dashboard inserts that help cultivate a more upscale look. The Trax comes standard with a well-integrated, easy-to-use touchscreen mounted at the top of the dashboard. ![]() Interior, Comfort, and CargoĪ high seating position and expansive headroom make the Trax's cabin feel airy and spacious, but it actually has less rear-seat room and cargo space than several of its competitors. For more information about the Trax's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website. The front-wheel-drive Trax earned EPA ratings of 24 mpg city and 32 mpg highway going with all-wheel drive drops those numbers to 23 mpg city and 30 mpg highway. There's not much variation among the Trax's competitive set in terms of fuel economy, both by the EPA's standards and in our real-world testing. The Trax's brakes are among the strongest in its class, and the pedal feels firm and confidence-inspiring.Ĭhevrolet Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG There's less leaning in corners than you'd expect given the Trax's tall stature, although the handling isn't as responsive and eager as in competitors such as the Mazda CX-30 and the Kia Soul. A firm ride and steady handling give the Trax a feeling of solidity, and quick steering makes it agile in parking lots and urban areas. We haven't had a chance to test the Trax with this powertrain, but it comes standard with a six-speed automatic transmission and your choice of front- or all-wheel drive. ![]() The Trax's sole engine offering is a turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder that makes 155 horsepower. For an additional $450, treat yourself to the aforementioned Convenience package. Those niceties include staples such as cruise control, rear-window tint, heated exterior mirrors, and remote start. Unless you're really budget focused, we'd recommend splurging on the LT as it adds several must-have features that honestly should be standard. Otherwise, the Trax remains an affordable-if basic-small SUV. Last year's anemic 138-hp 1.4-liter four-cylinder has been boosted up to 155 horsepower. The Trax continues into 2022 with only one change, but it's a fairly important one. If you'd prefer something with more features and an up-to-date design, Chevy's Trailblazer SUV has more to offer in a similarly sized package. Touchscreen infotainment is standard and includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, but the little Chevy's limited suite of driver-assistance features costs extra and its interior materials look and feel dated. ![]() A turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine is the sole powertrain choice, and it comes with a six-speed automatic transmission. This mini ute provides essential SUV elements such as a tall driving position, available all-wheel drive, and a practical cargo area, but it lacks modern creature comforts you'll find in more expensive options in this segment. If cheap and cheerful is your thing, then the 2022 Chevrolet Trax might be the SUV for you. ![]() ![]() Administrator) and then enter the user's password twice in the Password and Confirm fields. In the Logon Account field type your username (e.g. You can optionally run your dedicated server as the user you installed it as. If you DON'T want to see your dedicated server running, uncheck the Interact with Desktop check box & select “Hidden” from the “Show Window” dropdown. There are several other options that you can enter as parameters you can learn more about them at the developers' dedicated server guide. -seekfreeloadingserver - this command should not be removed.-dedicated=true - tells the server to run in.Change MAPNAME to the name of the map you wish to use. MAPNAME?steamsockets - tells the server to load a specific map. ![]()
![]() ![]() ![]() The challenge comes then from mastering balance and control of your bike. Land on a crumbling cliff edge with just your back wheel and you’ll crash. RedLynx applies a selective touch to the fantasy-reality divide in Fusion, emphasizing the former’s presentational value while leaning on the latter’s groundedness for game play. You can ride through a gigantic exploding future mall filled with wildly shifting platforms on loan from Tron, then launch into a 500-hundred foot drop that ends with you landing safely in a decorative fountain. Lay on the gas pedal too hard while climbing up a steep ramp on the light-bodied Roach bike, and that rear-wheel drive will flip your vehicle right over, just like in the real world. Motorcycles and all of the many fixtures of these courses feature dynamic physics, which is a fancy way of saying everything has realistic weight and balance. This is a fine effort from RedLynx, one that builds on the tradition of technologically impressive motorcross games (see also: Excitebike, MotorStorm) by injecting some fresh complexity into Trials’ basic challenges.ĭismissing Fusion as a prettier version the same old thing is a mistake.įor Trials neophytes, there’s a good reason why completing Fusion‘s obstacle gauntlets is so dang hard. Strip away Fusion‘s bananas sci-fi motif – the theme song hilariously, repeatedly says, “WELCOME TO THE FUTURE!” – and the casual observer would be forgiven for mistaking this for any other Trials game.ĭismissing Fusion as a prettier version the same old thing is a mistake, though. Do it really fast, and you earn special medals. Do it well, and you open another obstacle course. Most of the time, that’s a really hard thing to pull off. The intrepid Fins at RedLynx have delivered another experience built around pursuing a simple goal: ride a motorcycle through an obstacle course and don’t fall. ![]() Trials Fusion is precisely as simple and addictive and infuriating as each of its recent predecessors. Sci-fi themed levels can be visually overwhelming. ![]() ![]() ![]() Dust with sprinkles and leave to rest for 30 minutes before baking for 30-35 minutes. ![]() Brush with egg wash – avoiding the coloured eggs, as the dye may bleed. Plait the lengths together loosely and then join the ends together to form a circle. Divide the dough in half and roll into two 60cm-long ropes. Cover with an upturned bowl and leave for an hour or so, until doubled in size. Tip on to a floured surface and knead until it comes together into a smooth dough. Use a round-bladed knife to mix the wet with the dry until a rough dough forms. Create a well in the centre of the bowl and pour in the milk. Leave to cool a little, until it’s at blood temperature. Beat on medium-low speed until combined, about 30 seconds. Combine the yeast mixture, milk, sugar, butter, and 2 of the eggs, beaten, in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Let the mixture stand until it is foamy, about 5 minutes. Gently heat the milk and butter in a saucepan until the butter has just melted. 1 Stir together the water and the yeast in a small bowl. Then put the flour, salt, sugar and dried yeast in a large mixing bowl and whisk gently to combine. (You could experiment with natural dyes like turmeric, red cabbage, beetroot, matcha powder and onion skins.) Leave for a few minutes, until each egg is coloured enough. Boil them until they’re cooked to your liking, then, while they’re still warm, put them in a bowl with water, a splash of white vinegar and a dash of food colouring.
![]() ![]() Mom spends the next week or two protecting the eggs, exposing them alternately to water and air, and stroking them with his hind legs. A female may lay 150 eggs in her lifetime, but predation and cannibalism will account for most of them.įor males of the two genera of “Smaller GWBs,” eggs come as “carry-out” – a female will glue as many as 100 of them to his back and then cruise off to find another partner with less “baggage.” Mr. “Giant GWBs” of the genus Lethocerus lay their eggs on vegetation just above the water line and then Dad sticks around to guard them (“ferociously,” says one source), climbing up the plant stem to shield them from predators and bringing water to keep them moist. tells of a GWB that was found struggling on the ground with a woodpecker (!!!), its legs wrapped around the bird’s bill and its beak sunk into the bird’s head (Voshell did not relate the final outcome).ĭucks and herons eat GWBs, and the BugLady saw a program on PBS which showed people in Asia dipping them in batter and deep frying them – a batter-fried bug with six batter-fried legs hanging down (the BugLady can provide a picture if needed). in A Guide to Common Freshwater Invertebrates of North America, J.another captive GWB ate a 3 inch trout, several young frogs, tadpoles, snails and various fish fry in an unspecified period.a captive GWB ate more than 2 dozen tadpoles.They have been known to bite larger prey and then “ride” them until the prey succumbed to the effects of the poison.Stories of their voraciousness are legend: The largest of the GWBs will go after an astonishing range of prey, including other aquatic insects, small frogs, tadpoles, fish, small snakes, and even little fuzzy ducklings. They may grab their prey as it swims past, or they may pursue it actively. Like most other aquatic true bugs, GWBs are classified, niche-wise, as “piercer-predators,” which means that they grab their prey, stab it with a short, sharp beak, inject poisonous enzymes (produced in salivary glands near the beak) to immobilize it and liquefy its innards, and then slurp the softened tissue out. They use their front pair of legs to capture their prey, and the second and third pairs are adapted for swimming – flattened and fringed with hairs that effectively increase their surface area. They use the tubes to pull atmospheric air into their tracheal system, but additional air, for use on longer dives, is stored in a space under their wings. They hang head down on aquatic plants, close enough to the surface to reach it with the short, retractable breathing tubes that protrude from the tip of their abdomen (it’s not a stinger). GWBs are “climber-swimmers” that live in shallow waters, both still and slowly moving, with plenty of vegetation. Another source said that they often smell fishy. Klots reports that a hand-held GWB (more about that “hand-held” idea later) may squeak a little and may smell like apples. In her venerable book The New Field Book of Freshwater Life, Elsie B. GWBs come in several size groups the BugLady originally learned them as the “Smaller GWBs” (genus Abedus), about 1 ½”, and the “Giant GWBs” (genus Lethocerus and Benecus) which, at 2 ½+”, dwarf their smaller cousins – and many other insects. They are large, brownish, flat, oval insects with impressive front legs (yes, there is a superficial resemblance to those other “water bugs” – the cockroaches, but they are not related). It’s not a huge family – about 160 species worldwide, 19 of them in North America. ![]() ![]() Giant Water Bugs are “true bugs” in the Order Hemiptera and the family Belostomatidae. Not long ago, an email correspondent reported seeing a giant water bug in a parking lot, so the BugLady decided to refresh a BOTW episode from 2009 with some new content and lots of cool links. ![]() ![]() ![]() The only negative regarding the game’s visuals is that it suffers a bit from an abundance of noticeable pop-ins, but besides this issue, it’s just beautiful. It feels like you’re playing with toys out there in your backyard, with the sun shining over your miniatures. It’s a visual delight, mixing low-poly car models and environments with some high-quality lighting and post-processing effects in order to create what I can only describe as the most realistic “playing with Micro Machines” simulator out there. You’ll pick the game up and start playing it from the get-go and will naturally improve the more you stick with it.Īrt of Rally‘s gameplay is great, but its presentation is where it really, truly shines. The best thing Art of Rally‘s gameplay is that it’s so simple to learn, yet hard to master, that you don’t need a tutorial in order to figure it out. As previously mentioned, it’s the best of both worlds. ![]() The physics aren’t as realistic as say, WRC, but it doesn’t mean that won’t have to properly brake and drift in order to do a perfect sharp turn. The unique field of view makes it easier for you to assess the road in front of you, making things a bit easier for newcomers to handle. Tthankfully, Art of Rally knocks it out of the park with its unique mixture of top-down perspectives with a “simulation-but-not-really” control scheme. Of course, the most important thing in a racing game is its gameplay. They did it anyway, and I love them for that. The folks at Funselektor definitely didn’t need to add this extra mode and Art of Rally would have already been an excellent game in its own right. These items are usually well-hidden, or can only be accessed by jumping via a specific angle, meaning that there’s also some puzzle solving involved in here. It’s not a lot, but it provides some additional lasting value to an already meaty package. They are huge maps filled with collectables, such as the letters R-A-L-L-Y, and some sightseeing icons. I’ve been using Art of Rally’s photo mode as much as I’ve been using Ghost of Tsushima’s…īesides your standard rally racing, Art of Rally also features a fantastic free roaming mode that actually features things to do. No need to earn in-game currency in order to unlock them: all you need to do is progress through the career mode and your garage will steadily grow. The Lancia Delta, Ford RS200, Renault 5 Turbo, they’re all here. None of them are licensed, but they’re easily recognizable. Keep beating more cups and you’ll eventually acquire cars from other decades and categories. Beat the first cup and you’ll get a classic Alpine A110. Each set of races is meant to resemble a year in racing history, meaning that you will start off playing with the OLDEST cars available in the game, a Mini Cooper and an old Escort. This is almost like an automotive history lesson. It’s not just your typical “select a team, start from the bottom and work your way to the top” kind of mode. This career mode was meant for people like you and me. ![]() It might not have the humongous roster from Forza, but I can’t help but feel happy with how the game’s career mode has been designed. Most importantly, it’s a love letter to car enthusiasts such as myself. It’s a mix of many different racing worlds: top-down, simulation, indie, and arcade. It also fills in a niche left behind by the lack of decent top-down racers released over the years (the less I have to remind myself of that terrible Micro Machines reboot, the better). ![]() Yeah, this just happened from out of nowhere.Īrt of Rally is not only an alternative towards the more simulation-heavy rally racers out there. ![]() ![]() “We are thrilled to sponsor a community collaboration that blends so many healthy things: outdoor play, reading, socialization, and physical activity,” she said. To owner Ally Bowersock, this sponsorship seemed like a no-brainer. This first installment was made possible through a generous sponsorship from RunAbout Sports Roanoke. ![]() She’s partnered with Roanoke Public Libraries for the books to display, recruited staff to make the stands, and searched for sponsors to help fund these exhibits. Immediately sold on the idea, Herndon-Powell has since led the charge to bring them to local parks. They promote early literacy, encourage physical activity, and are free and accessible to all. These displays encourage kids and families to visit their local parks and read a story while outside. While looking for ways to encourage more folks to interact with nature, she came across StoryWalks. Of course things like leading paddling classes and camping trips is a big part of her job, but she also understands that sometimes outdoor recreation is simply being outside. Herndon-Powell has always been passionate about getting folks outside. Our goal is for at least one park in every corner of the city to house a display,” Susan Herndon-Powell, PLAY Roanoke Outdoor Programming Supervisor, said. “We’re so excited for the first permanent StoryWalk display to be unveiled at Belmont Park. This first of five was officially unveiled on this past Monday. StoryWalks are free, interactive exhibits in local parks and trails that encourage early literacy, healthy lifestyles, and family interactions through storytelling. But that’s just what you’ll encounter along the walking paths at Belmont Park. Things you expect to see at parks: playgrounds, greenspace, shelters. Holidays at the Historic Fishburn Mansion.Washington Park Pool (currently closed). ![]() Grandin Court Park and Recreation Center.However, the option of adding-on shirts provides opportunity to order as many shirts as you like up to size 3XL. Registration fee does not include the cost of event shirts. However, if you wish to time yourself with personal GPS devices or fitness trackers, you are welcome to do so. As a memorial and commemorative event, we want everyone to have the opportunity to reflect on the purpose of this event without the pressure of competition. We recommend that you learn about your fallen service member to have a stronger connection to the purpose behind this event. ![]() If participants would like to decorate their bibs before the race, blank ones will be available for pick up at RunAbout Sports Roanoke. Memorial Day - wear blue: run to remember () This registration DOES NOT count for registration for the RunAbout Honors 5K. You can also visit the link and complete the free registration and receive an email with a service member. If participants don’t have a service member, we will have a 26 foot banner with the names of all the service members who have lost their lives since the beginning of the Global War on Terror. ![]() Each participant will receive a reusable water bottle at the end of the race, and we will have water coolers to fill them up.īlank bibs will be provided so that participants can write the name of the fallen service member they are honoring. We encourage participants to carry water if they anticipate needing hydration. To reduce unnecessary waste, we will NOT have a water stop on the course. We hope to grow this event to the extent that we can support several regional and national programs as well. What does your registration fee support? As some may know, May is Mental Health Awareness month, and in honor of our veteran communities and their families, we are donating a portion of proceeds from this inaugural event to supporting local veteran mental health services. Registration for both events is encouraged but not required. By registering for both events, participants will be eligible to receive a commemorative series shirt and be entered to win exclusive prizes from our series sponsors. The second event (registration forthcoming) is the annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb on Saturday, September 9, 2023. First, the RunAbout Honors 5K on Saturday, starting at 8:30am in beautiful and historic Bedford, VA. Join us for the first in a two-part series honoring our fallen service men and women. ![]() |
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