![]() ![]() ![]() Romi's rtlights file for Quake mission pack 1 (rtlights pack for Scourge of Armagon - by Ritual Entertainment, formerly known as Hipnotic Entertainment)ĭarkPlaces engine is alive and well. Romi's rtlights file for Quake (rtlights pack for Quake - drop this file in your id1 directory to get improved performance in all id1 maps when using Realtime World Lighting in the options menu) Quake Retexture/Remodel Project (maintained by Up2nOgOoD as primarily a QuakeWorld content replacement project, difficult to install on DarkPlaces, formerly known as the QE1M1/QE1 project made famous by Tenebrae). Quake art enhancement projects Rygel's 2.7GB ultra pack (Rygel's 2.7GB ultra quality texture pack, ready to drop into a quake gamedir such as id1, or grab the 900MB high quality version here which loads much faster and is usable on video cards with less than 1GB video ram. Please read the ReadMe for additional information. The realism of shell casings falling to the floor, much improved bullet impacts, 32bit color alpha blended explosions, blood flying everywhere and sticking to the walls.īehind the scenes the code has changed a great deal, I was not content with the original QuakeC code, and I have greatly changed the engine while maintaining compatibility with normal quake modifications. It can not easily be described, as it is simply an improved Quake, not a total conversion (yet, anyway). ![]() ReadMe Download Screenshots Tech Notes Email Matrix Discord AboutĭarkPlaces is a Quake modification I have built over the course of 6 years on and off experimenting, it got somewhat of an overhaul when the Quake engine source code was released, and I began developing a custom OpenGL-only engine for it and other mods, which supports Windows WGL and Linux GLX, and has greatly improved graphics and image quality. LadyHavoc's DarkPlaces Quake Modification ![]()
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![]() This placeholder prevents the audio clip from expanding when dragging the start marker forward. Put the placeholder after the audio clip you want to scroll through.Create a clip of silence or “place holder” by using any audio sample and turning it’s gain down to “-inf dB” in the sample editor.Using a placeholder to scroll through audioĭo you ever have a long audio clip, but only want to audition certain parts of it to find which section sounds best? Here’s a great way to “scroll” through an audio clip by using a clip of silence as a placeholder. You will now have an audio copy while the frozen track remains the same.Ībleton Tip #3. Hold down “ctrl” click drag the clip into an audio track.Highlight the area of the frozen track you want the audio from.What if you want to keep the frozen track with your MIDI clip and effect chain? The only problem with “flattening” is that it overrides your original MIDI track with audio and it also gets rid of all the effects you have on that channel, as they will be baked into the frozen audio file. Transfer frozen tracks to audio without using “Flatten”įreezing a channel in Ableton is a great way to save CPU and is also useful to quickly bounce MIDI channels into audio, by “flattening” a frozen track. Alternatively, use feature #10 to turn the delay off when it’s not being used.Ībleton Tip #2. It’s important to keep the delay time at 1.00 ms when this effect isn’t being used. Note: The entire channel will be delayed by the value of the delay time when it is static. Keep in mind that the pitch change only happens when the delay time is being changed/automated while processing a sound. It’s possible to create a pitch increase when automating the delay time from a high to low value. To create a tape-stop effect, the delay time needs to be automated from a low to high value. The cool thing about this is that when the delay time isn’t being changed/automated, the pitch of the sound will glide back to it’s regular original pitch. When the delay time is static, we won’t hear any difference, but when the delay time is being changed, while a sound is going through the delay, we will hear a pitch increase or decrease. To hear this effect, the “delay time” needs to be automated. ![]() You can get some interesting results when trying this with the other delays too. This works with Ableton’s Filter Delay, Ping Pong Delay and Simple Delay. To change the delay mode, right-click on the delays title-bar and select “Repitch”. The “Repitch” mode can be used to simulate a tape stop effect. ![]() Delay “Repitch” mode for tape stop effectĪbleton’s delays offer 3 different modes which change the delay’s processing behavior. Note: If you’re using Mac, “Ctrl” = “Command” for all keyboard shortcuts.Ībleton Tip #1. Some of these ableton tips are interesting production techniques and others are features which can save you some time and speed up your workflow. Keep in mind that this is an Intermediate guide, so if you are new to Ableton Live, this may be difficult to understand. (Live should keep recognising the VocAlign VST plug-in.These 11 Ableton tips and tricks are often overlooked, yet extremely useful.
![]() ![]() Russ Pease said he was just thinking of the tree being planted as a sapling all those years ago. I'm waiting for that big limb to come down.” “It's amazing to watch, the skill it takes this guy to do that. “I said, a 250-year-old tree is coming down, let's go take a look at it,” Diane Pease said. Among them was a mother with her two boys and a couple from Manchester who had read about the tree and wanted to see what all the hype was about. He hypothesized that perhaps a lot of the were grown around the same time and are now, accordingly, dying off.Īs branches were hauled off and the sounds of a chainsaw filled the air, onlookers were transfixed. “Even in the woods, they are dying and blowing over. “It's disappointing especially when it's national champion, but we do lose them fairly frequently if they are too close to a home,” Martin said. Martin had the chance to size-up the maple a few years back and admits it “was impressive.” Proud owners are constantly calling Martin and his colleagues to come out and check out their tree. The state program now includes over 1,000 county, state and national champions. Among them is Kevin Martin, who has in the past run the state's Big Tree Program and now oversees the county program that is home to the maple. The tree has long been the talk of those who track the largest in the state. It's unsafe and it's not fair to her to let her stand out there and not be as beautiful as she always has been." “She's just at the end of her life,” Buxton said. There was also widespread rot in the tree and Braxton began to hear the tree creaking. Cracks formed in the trunk and it became clear that the tree had become a safety hazard, with the potential for branches to fall onto the house. Squirrels, Buxton said, used the tree to get into the family's attic.īut a bout of recent storms with strong winds proved too much. ![]() The maple being cut down has as survived plenty of storms over the years and provided a place for birds including a whip-poor-will whose calls could be heard many nights and a recent owl family that made a home in the trunk. They are known as wedding trees because they were planted on each side of the home's doorway, a sign that it might have been a gift to newlyweds. “We're all sad to see it go but we have thoroughly enjoyed it for the 67 years we have been here.”ĭavis estimated the tree was at least 240 years old and is one of two on the property planted at the same time. It's been special to the whole family,” Buxton said, sitting at her kitchen table. ![]() ![]() ![]() Pyra and Mythra ( and Rex) were announced as playable Downloadable Content fighters in Super Smash Bros. The game is followed up by Xenoblade Chronicles 3, which connects the futures of this game and the first installment, and chronologically succeeded by Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future Redeemed, which connects and resolves a major plot thread seen in the first two games while creating a more direct connection to 3 itself. In September 2018, a Prequel Expansion Pack titled Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna ~ The Golden Country, which received a digital and physical release. series, caused a huge surge in interest in the previous games, finally bringing the Xeno series to comparative mainstream popularity and cementing Monolith's place among Nintendo's most loved and respected studios in the eyes of fans. This, combined with Shulk's presence in the Super Smash Bros. This game is notable among Monolith Soft's catalogue in that while most of their games tend to suffer from being acclaimed flops limited to Cult Classic success at most, Xenoblade 2 quickly went on to be the most successful title they've ever developed, and one of the most successful RPGs released for the Nintendo Switch outside of the mainline Pokémon games. note : Artists from such works as Final Fantasy XIV, Fire Emblem: Awakening, Martian Successor Nadesico, Final Fantasy VI, Sword Art Online, Xenosaga, Tales Series, Final Fantasy X, Girls und Panzer, Baten Kaitos, Code Geass, Macross Frontier, Kite, and Double Dragon. Yasunori Mitsuda, ACE, Kenji Hiramatsu and Manami Kiyota return as composers, while Masatsugu Saito ( Cyborg 009: Call of Justice, Expelled from Paradise) and Tetsuya Nomura handle the character designs, slew of very famous guest artists handling the designs of the rare blades. Unlike the more Space Opera-oriented Xenoblade Chronicles X, this sequel follows up on the more Science Fantasy-oriented setting of the original Xenoblade Chronicles, though it still features new characters and a setting separate from the original. Despite their team being reduced to around 40 people due to the rest being assigned to work on the next Zelda game and a short time limit of a little over two years, they absolutely did. Reeling after the disastrous failure of the Wii U, Nintendo executives turned to Monolith Soft, having seen what they could do with their previous games, and requested that they make a game that could show off the graphical muscle of their upcoming next gen console. This being a Monolith Soft game, it turns out things are a LOT more complicated than that. Rex ends up becoming bonded to Pyra, and together they embark on a world-spanning quest to reach her place of birth: Elysium, a mythical land of plenty said to exist at the top of the World Tree, with enough livable space for all. ![]() ![]() One day, Rex is hired by a mysterious organisation to help retrieve one of the rarest Blades of them all: an "Aegis"-class Blade named Pyra. One such lost technology are the Blades, which are sentient weapons that bond with their user ("Driver") and fight in tandem. Rex is a young man who works as a salvager, diving into the Cloud Sea to retrieve and sell the various pieces of crap and ancient technology that lie within. However, one after another the Titans are reaching the end of their lifespans, whereupon they sink into the depths of the Cloud Sea and with the increasing scarcity of livable land, the various nations of the Titans are growing uneasy and edging closer to war. In the world of Alrest, the last remnants of civilization live on the backs of colossal beasts called Titans, which swim on the surface of an endless ocean of clouds. It was developed by Monolith Soft and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch on December 1, 2017. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 note simply Xenoblade 2 in Japan is the sequel to Xenoblade Chronicles 1, the second numbered installment in the Xenoblade Chronicles series, and the third Xenoblade Chronicles game overall. ![]() ![]() ![]() If statement and else statement could be nested in bash. If then elif then else fi example: #!/bin/bashįi 4. If expression1 is false, it checks expression2, and if all the expression is false, then it enters into else block and executes the statements in the else block. It checks expression 1, if it is true executes statement 1,2. if, if you want to select one of many blocks of code to execute. Note: This article is part of the ongoing Bash Tutorial series. After the execution of if/else part, execution resume with the consequent statements. If the conditional expression returns zero, it jumps to else part, and executes the statement3 and 4. If the conditional expression is true, it executes the statement1 and 2. If the given expression returns zero, then consequent statement list is executed.įi 2. ![]() If the given conditional expression is true, it enters and executes the statements enclosed between the keywords “then” and “fi”. ![]() This if statement is also called as simple if statement. These are similar to the awk if statements we discussed earlier. In Bash, we have the following conditional statements: The ability to branch makes shell scripts powerful. These statements are used to execute different parts of your shell program depending on whether certain conditions are true. Bash conditional statements perform different computations or actions depending on whether a programmer-specified boolean condition evaluates to true or false. ![]() ![]() I made this recipe in March so could not find Lebkuchen in Bremen. You can also use a slice of my lebkuchen cake.
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![]() ![]() We also checked the rear of the NAS, where you will find the dual system fans. If there is a system error like overheating/degraded volume, you will see a blinking orange LED. Remember, the status indicator blinks green every time the DSM boots and turns solid green when it is ready. The area also features LED activity indicators for the five drives and a USB 3.2 Gen 1 port. ![]() On the front portion, you will find the power button. A good thing is you can even lock the drives for increased security by utilising the two included keys. The NAS has tool-free drive slots that accommodate 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch hard drives or SSDs. So, it is necessary to factor in the cost of five of these once you plan to purchase your NAS. Like most NAS devices we review, the DS1522+ does not have drives included in its package. It also comes with five hot-swappable and front-loading bays. The DS1522+ utilises a sleek black enclosure measuring 6.5 x 9.0 x 6.7-inch (H x W x D). ![]() ![]() Looking at the NAS for our Synology DS1522+ 5 Bay NAS Review, we can say it is well-built. Synology DS1522+ 5 Bay NAS Review – Design and Functionality There is also a 120 AC power adapter, a few screws for the 2.5-inch SSD, and a power cord. The DS1522+ is a massive product made of plastic and metal with five 3.5-inch drive bays in front.Īccessories-wise, you will find a quick installation guide, two RJ45 LAN cables, and hard drive tray keys. Inside, you have all the accessories you need to get started, plus an external power brick. You will also find an image of the NAS in front of the box. You will find information on the product, including its name, company branding, and features. When our package arrived for this Synology DS1522+ 5 Bay NAS Review, it looked like other NAS boxes from Synology. If you cannot provide proof of purchase, the device manufacturing date applies.Įxpress shipping is a paid add-on available in select countries only.6 Synology DS1522+ 5 Bay NAS Review Summary Synology DS1522+ 5 Bay NAS Packaging The starting date of Extended Warranty Plus additional coverage is calculated based on the purchase date of your Synology NAS. A Synology Account is required for purchase. Learn moreĬheck the compatibility list for supported drives.Įxtended Warranty Plus must be purchased within 90 days of the device purchase date or, if none is available, 180 days of the device manufacturing date. Connecting more cameras and devices requires additional licenses. Surveillance Station includes 2 free licenses. A free trial is available for each newly registered device. All devices sold separately.Ĭ2 Storage for Hyper Backup and Hybrid Share requires purchase of an eligible annual or monthly subscription. SSD cache can be enabled using SNV3400/SNV3500 NVMe SSDs along with an M2D20 or E10M20-T1 adapter card, or by using a compatible 2.5" SATA SSD. RS822+/RS822RP+ supports up to 8 drives with the addition of a Synology RX418 expansion unit, sold separately.įor the most up-to-date list of compatible NICs, please check our compatibility list. See performance charts for more information. Actual performance may vary depending on the testing environment, usage, and configuration. Performance figures are obtained through internal testing by Synology. ![]() ![]() ![]() All three tracks are pretty simple, and lack the sort of customization or complexity real slot car tracks allow. Additional tracks are $69.99 each, and include the Bottleneck track with an eponymous narrow section of road and the Crossroads track with an equally eponymous crossover section of road. ![]() The track included with the starter kit is a basic dog-bone track with two curves, a long straightway, and a slightly shorter straightway. The mats are a very heavy material, and come packaged with a thick paper cover with which you can roll to protect them when not in use. The tracks are 3.5-by-8.5-foot vinyl mats with black race courses laid out on top of brightly colored, futuristic designs that look a little like blacklight posters. An eight-minute charge lets each car run for about 20 minutes. Contacts on the bottom of each car charge the internal batteries through the cradle. Additional cars are $49.99 each, and feature unique chassis molds and different attribute balances and unique upgrades.Įach car comes with a charging cradle that connects to the included three-ended micro USB cable. But only the Boson can get the Gravity Beam upgrade that draws cars into the Boson's line of fire, and only the Kourai can get the Beam Disruptor upgrade that can stop enemy tractor beams from slowing it down. They can both use the Tractor Beam support item that can slow down other cars. The Boson and Kourai are both balanced cars, with room for four points each in Combat, Chassis, and Engine attributes, and room for three points in Energy. Each Anki Drive car has different attributes and can use unique items and equipment. They differ not just by their visual designs (and are actually repaints of the same chassis mold), but by their capabilities. The two included cars are the silver-and-red Boson and the yellow-and-black Kourai. ![]() ![]() The Trojans will play host to South Alabama in a three-game series starting Thursday at 6 p.m. Troy heads home for the final regular-season action of the season. Johnson was tabbed with the loss for the Trojans as she was responsible for the first two runs scored in the contest. Jessica Mullins (23-11) earned the victory in all three games of the weekend after giving up just Horne's homer. Blake Gibson smashed a one-out single through the right side but was ultimately left stranded. Texas State capped off a three-run inning by using a pair of ground outs to score Randolph.Īfter the homer from Horne, Baker retired the side in the bottom half of the sixth, but Troy's comeback attempt fell short, needing three runs in the top of the seventh to keep the game alive. However, after a leadoff walk to Sara Vanderford, a triple off the bat of Caitlin Rogers and a single from Piper Randolph saw Texas State take a 4-0 lead. Libby Baker came in in relief of Johnson and allowed a second run to score following a bases-loaded free pass, but Baker evaded any more damage fanning the final batter of the frame.Ī quiet third and fourth frame sent Texas State into the bottom of the fifth with a 2-0 advantage. Leanna Johnson (18-10) worked around trouble in the home half of the opening frame, issuing a trio of walks, to hold the Bobcats scoreless.Īfter the Trojans went down quietly in the top of the second, Texas State utilized a pair of singles and back-to-back walks caused by illegal pitches to plate the first run of the contest. Horne's homer was her 11 th of the season, moving her into sixth in Troy's single-season record. Jade Sinness ripped a one-out double down the right-field line, setting up Kelly Horne for a two-run long ball. The Trojans refused to back down, bringing the contest back within three in the top of the sixth after falling behind 5-0. (CT).SAN MARCOS, Texas – Despite a sixth-inning home run from Kelly Horne, Troy fell in the series finale to Texas State, 5-2, Sunday at Bobcat Stadium. The opening game of the series will begin at 6 p.m. ![]() Texas State will return home on March 24 for the start of a three-game series with South Alabama. UP NEXT: The Bobcats will face in-state foe UTSA on Wednesday, March 22 at 6 p.m. ![]() This call made the seventh inning the final inning able to be played in the allotted time and the Bobcats will return to San Marcos with its first tie since 2003. Due to the travel conditions Texas State was facing, the coaches agreed prior to the game to not start another inning after 2:15 (CT). More of the same continued in the seventh inning with a defensive showcase prohibiting either side from getting a hit in what would be the final inning of the game.Īfter seven innings the game would end in a tie. Both Texas State and Troy were able to get two hits in the 6 th inning but neither side put a run on the board. Headed into the bottom of the 6 th the Bobcats and the Trojans were all level. In the top of the sixth inning back-to-back bunts from Trahan and Earls would load the bases for the Bobcats but the Trojans defense got the two outs with the bases loaded to shut down the Bobcats attempt at taking the lead. Karmyn Bass stepped up to bat in the fifth inning with Vanderford on base and hit a double to right field allowing Vanderford to score and equalize the game. Tori McCann would come in to pitch in the bottom of the fourth with two outs. ![]() It was a two-run home run in Kennedi Gaton that gave the Trojans a 2-1 lead. Despite the Bobcats getting three hits in the two innings, the Trojans took the lead in the fourth. ![]() BYU’s Violet Zavodnik showed against Iowa State why the Big 12 won’t lose all its star hitters when. but star-studded Louisiana is still the team to beat in a league full of standouts. SUBSCRIBE NOW > Troy 33-19-1 (14-9-1 Sun Belt Conference) Schedule. Momentum began to swing the way of the Trojans in the fourth inning. Access premium college softball covereage. Vanderford would single up the middle to allow Trahan to go home and get on the scoresheet. She advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt and stole second on Sara Vanderford's at bat. The Bobcats started off strong with Ciara Trahan getting walked on her first at bat. TROY, AL – The Bobcats series finale against the Troy Trojans would end in a 2-2 draw after seven innings due to Texas State's travel conditionings prohibiting the team from continuing play into extra innings. ![]() |