![]() ![]() Most of the characters are exclusive to Mother 3, but several characters were taken from EarthBound, including Porky Minch, Dr. Most of the characters in the Game Boy Advance version were originally created for the cancelled Nintendo 64 game, Earthbound 64. While the playable casts of previous titles in the series consisted primarily of children, Mother 3 has only two playable children, who are joined by playable adult and animal characters. Lucas and his twin brother, Claus, are based on twin characters from the Agota Kristof novel The Notebook, who have similar names to the twins from Mother 3. The Nintendo 64 version was going to span a period of ten years, with Lucas aging over that span of time. There were originally going to be approximately ten main characters across the game's plot, with Lucas as the primary focus. Ultimately, the game features six main characters, still focusing on the adventures of Lucas. During Nintendo 64 development, Lucas was going to have a voice actor. Rumors began to circulate early on that Flint was an adult version of Ness from EarthBound. Itoi anticipated that people would spread rumors like this, and he decided to neither confirm nor deny the rumors, but allow the player to use their imagination. In a preview of EarthBound 64, IGN described him as "Clint Eastwood-like". ![]() Shigesato Itoi created the character of Duster as a thief with a bad limp and bad breath, stating that "because there are handicapped people in our world, it would also be a part of the world of MOTHER 3". He also added that the Mother 3 world is all about having friends like him, and that they could perhaps be symbols of not rejecting such people. Itoi stated that he had to become upset with people who gave the characters meaningless names, such as "AAAAAA" he emphasized the importance of giving their characters their own names. The impressions of Hinawa's death that stood out to Itoi the most are those that named Hinawa after their mothers. These people stated that afterwards, they really appreciated their mothers. Some mothers who named Hinawa after themselves, in their impressions of her death, accepted her death with a feeling of warmth. Itoi stated that one of the underlying themes in Mother 3 is that there are two feelings - "C'mon, it's just a game" and "C'mon, be serious, this is a game here." He put the scene of Hinawa's death right in the beginning as a testament to the interesting developments to come. He stated that making the first chapter was tough, because it felt like he did such major things with it. Yokuba is shown to have a deep hatred for Salsa. Itoi says that it shows that there are people in the world of Mother 3 who hurt others for enjoyment. He also stated that Yokuba doesn't understand the pain of others, but uses their pain for his benefit, and that no characters are ever really that bad. However, he commented that Yokuba also acts as a reliable ally for Salsa during battle, invoking complex emotions - the person who hurts you the most is the one helping you fight other enemies. ![]() He also commented that this is a trait that makes games interesting, and stated that you cannot transfer these emotions to a novel. Itoi commented that perhaps Yokuba was once kind, going from playing around to dirty tricks, from dirty tricks to unforgivable deeds, and finally from unforgivable deeds to evil sin. Shigesato Itoi states in an interview that the Magypsies, a group of "non-men yet non-women people", exist amid a world where both good and bad guys are strong and fight, going so far as to accept their fate of death. He comments that he respects the Magypsy, saying that he has "Magypsy friends of his own", and that if these characters really existed, that players of Mother 3 should not be hostile towards them, but instead have fun with them. #DESPERADOS 3 CHARACTER CREATION SERIES#. ![]()
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![]() This feels like an arbitrary method of difficulty management, where instead of enemies using more advanced techniques, they deal more damage while you dish out less. Not to mention that some techniques are told via text boxes after completing one tutorial, I was greeted by a text box which boiled down to “Great job! Here’s another complicated technique, but there’s no need to practise that, haha!” Fortunately, the combat otherwise feels great, with plenty of basic moves giving enough depth to counter most of what opponents will throw at you.įeaturing a levelling system, LoS incorporates some basic RPG elements, where your character receives experience after battles, and you can purchase weapons and items for extra combat bonuses. Was it supposed to be the moment I hit the ground? What specific moment of the animation is considered to be “hitting the ground”? I had no idea. Additionally, the tutorial provides no feedback based on your button inputs and timing – I was trying to perform an Ukemi for recovering after being forced to the ground, but I fumbled around for ages not knowing the exact timing of such a precise maneuver. This learning load for new players would be lessened if each training segment was woven into the story, with a handful of fights in between, requiring the preceding techniques to be used for victory. The basics are easy enough to follow, but more complex moves are a bit of a jump to remember. On this map, you begin at a training dojo where the battle tutorial takes place. It’s all very silly melodramatic stuff, but the lore is entertaining enough to carry things along. Taking place on an overworld map, the story of LoS is told predominantly through static cutscenes, with text and voice acting producing the passable exposition. What follows is an adventure of fighting alongside and against classic SoulCalibur characters in pursuit of the powerful sword, Soul Edge. By sealing and absorbing cosmic rips called “Astral Fissures”, your fighter is able to fight off the evil simmering within. Thankfully, they avoided being consumed by this evil presence and becoming a possessed demonic entity known as the “Malfested”, but the situation remains dire. Once you’ve created your fighter extraordinaire, LoS sees your character wake from a searingly painful nightmare to discover they have been affected by the Evil Seed – a great evil that suddenly burst out of Western Europe. I created a fabulous fighter who looks like he just walked off stage from his 80s hair metal tribute act – ain’t he great? No, that’s not a crude reference to that well-endowed lizardman we’ve all seen on the internet – I can’t believe you think I would erect such flaccid innuendo in my review! Getting back to the point, SoulCalibur VI ’s character creation offers many different options, ranging from race, physical attributes, clothing, and fighting style. This single-player adventure sees you create your own character to explore the events of the first SoulCalibur game set in late 16th century Europe.Ĭreating a character is a surprisingly deep venture. However, despite my natural aversion to fighting games, SoulCalibur VI is an enjoyable time, featuring plenty of mostly good single-player content for those who are most likely to have their arses kicked online (me).įor new players, or anyone else seeking the best starting point in SoulCalibur VI, the Libra of Souls (LoS) mode is the way to go. To me, the various button inputs for devastating combos requires contortion of a higher degree of difficulty than the maneuvers in the Kama Sutra. Not that I can’t appreciate the fighting genre’s mechanical intricacies and deep strategies – especially from the world’s top esports players – I’ve just never been any good at them, nor had much interest in rectifying the fact. Reviewing SoulCalibur VI was quite the challenge, considering I generally have a distaste for fighting games. Soul Calibur VI – Slicing and Dicing Through Time PC, PS4, Xbox One MA15+ ![]() ![]() ![]() Then the software is released about a month before the new MacOS update is released. This software is perpetually outdated! Once you buy, you will be required to pay for every tier or risk your investment becoming obsolete. TRASH!!! This is coming from a longtime customer who has purchased every single upgrade for nearly a decade. Note: to read all the features that are available in this app visit this page. Ensure the reilability of your internet and intranet connections by testing your Mac's network interfaces. It not only tests ethernet and wifi, but also any other supported internet connection, ethernet over USB, VPN connections, even a FireWire network conneciton. The new Network Interfaces test can test any connected network interface for errors. If the ethernet or wifi adapters in your Mac aren't working, the valuable connection to the internet can fail. ![]() Network Interfaces - Most Macs spend the majority of their lives connected to the internet.Make sure that not only your input devices, but also your audio and fitness devices can connect to your Mac by checking the Bluetooth hardware on your Mac. Verify the proper operation of your Mac's Bluetooth hardware. Bluetooth problems can result in dropped connections with those devices, which can be very frustrating. Bluetooth - Most Macs depend on Bluetooth to connect to the tools we use to interact with our computers: the keyboard and mouse.Avoids the confusion of comparison using Megahertz. Using this tool, you can get metrics that can be used to compare processor speeds apples-to-apples. The Processor Benchmark too uses industry-standard measurement algorithms to test processor performance. Processor Benchmark - Get an objective measurement of your Mac's processor performance.Now, memory is 'cleaned' before testing, reclaimed from macOS, maximizing the amount of RAM that can be tested. In TechTool Pro 10, we've taken some of the additional advancements used by ATOMIC, our dedicated Memory Tester, and integrated them into TechTool Pro. Memory Test - TechTool Pro 7 took a revolutionary step in testing memory, making TechTool Pro's memory testing suite the most comprehensive test available for the Mac.TechTool Pro now knows which attributes contribute to drive failure, and will report a failing result before the drive fails completely. Previous versions of TechTool Pro reported the overall status of each attribute, but some attributes don't contribute to the failure of a drive. In the failed state, often there is little or no time to back up data before the drive fails entirely. In most utilities, just the overall results - passed or failed - are reported to the user. SMART Check - Hard drives include a technology called SMART (Self Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) which can inform a computer about the health of its hard drives.The Partition Repair tool does just what it says, repairing the partition maps or drives where needed. This includes hidden partitions which keep track of your Mac's startup process. Partition Repair - Along with Volume Rebuild, which repairs Mac file systems, the Partition Repair tool repairs the remaining portions of the drive which keeps track of the volumes on your hard drive.If errors are found, they can be repaired usin the Partition Repair tool. Partition map errors can cause entire volumes to go missing, or prevent a Mac from booting. ![]() The new Partition Map test checks the partition map of a given drive for errors. It is important also to test the data structures that contain the Mac's file system: the Partition Map. Partition Map - TechTool Pro has long been known for testing your Mac's file system.Using the new configuration panel, you have total control of the Check Computer suite. Sometimes, though, it's nice to be able to leave tests out, or to skip certain drives. Check Computer - Check Computer is a handy way to tell TechTool Pro to run the entire suite of tests to give you the best possible snapshot of your Mac's health.All of that, wrapped in an entirely new interface. It also includes the same improvements to the SMART check in TechTool Pro. New features include check for I/O errors, Power On Self-Test errors, Mac notebook internal battery condition, and RAID status (if applicable). TechTool Protection - TechTool Pro includes the option of installing a system preference pane to keep watch over your Mac.With the release of this version, it has become more proficient than ever. TechTool Pro has long been one of the foremost utilities for keeping your Mac running smoothly and efficiently. ![]() ![]() ![]() The advanced version of either edition will run you $5, and features no splash screen, 42 new animations, and completely revised visuals. The free versions also offer dual monitor support, which, if you're into that sorta thing, looks extra sweet. The free versions have a splash screen on startup, which is only displayed for a few seconds, and the design fits in well enough with the other graphical content, that you'd think it might even be part of the display. I'm using the free version of the console edition, the advanced version of the fullscreen edition, and have zero complaints. 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Hal 9000 Screensaver - CNET Download Showing 1-7 of 7 Results for 'hal 9000 screensaver' HAL 9000 Free HAL 9000 for the Mac OS X Dashboard Mac HAL 90 Free Good. ![]() ![]() Its Intel quad-core 2.0 GHz processor is capable if 4K H.265 an H.264 to 1080p transcoding.Īdditionally, the multi-purpose Synology DS920+ features two camera licenses installed, and you can purchase more. There are dual M.2 2280 NVMe SSD slots for cache acceleration without using a storage drive bay. Moreover, it’s scalable to 9 drives with the Synology DX517 which costs almost as much as the DS920+ itself. A 4-bay NAS, it comes outfitted with 4GB of DDR4 RAM, upgradeable to 8GB. The Synology DS920+ is one of the best Emby server setup options for 2020. Alternatively, you can snag the TerraMaster F2-221 2-bay NAS or F4-421 4-bay network-attached storage device. Nevertheless, the TerraMaster F5-421 is a good budget-priced NAS. And unfortunately, its limited to DDR3 RAM. Although many users wish to run their NAS headless, or not hooked up to a display device like a monitor, some prefer to use a monitor. Unfortunately, you won’t find an HDMI output. Additionally, dual USB 3.0 ports further round out its solid connectivity. On its rear, you’ll find multiple Gigabit LAN ports. ![]() There’s AES hardware encryption plus blisteringly-fast 405MB/s read and 396MB/s write speeds. Sporting compatibility with both 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drives, the TerraMaster F5-421 is a versatile network-attached storage device. By default, you get up to 4GB of DDR3 RAM, but that’s expandable to 8GB. With its four drive bays and Intel quad-core 1.5GHz processor, it’s capable of 4K transcoding. The TerraMaster F5-421 NAS has a lot to offer. Intel Core i7-8700 3.2GHz CPU (13K PassMark rating).If you need to stream in 4K, the Dell Precision 3630 is a fantastic choice that offers tons of internal harddrive space, upgradability, and a top-notch CPU. The Dell PowerEdge T30 is a great pick that clocks in at about $400 which, while not as capable for 4K transcoding, is perfect for 1080p transcodes. That’s not enormous, but its footprint is far from small. Moreover, it’s larger than the average NAS device at about the same size as a standard desktop. And that doesn’t even include much storage space. Unfortunately, the Dell Precision 3630 is pretty expensive clocking in at over $1,000 USD. And its 300W power supply makes the Precision 3630 energy efficient. ![]() You’ll find four harddrive bays capable of accommodating 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch drives. You can upgrade virtually every component including harddrives, RAM, and the CPU. Because the Dell Precision 3630 is a tower PC, there’s excellent expandability. A such, it’s the best 4K Emby server hardware on the market. Its Intel Core i7-8700 hexa-core processor has an over 13K PassMark rating. ![]() If you’re a serious homelabber and demand tons of storage space along with a beefy CPU that’s capable of streaming in 4K, the Dell Precision 3630 workstation is a beast, and offers the best CPU for an Emby server. ![]() ![]() ![]() These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'hypnotize.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. 2023 On a busy night, there might be 40 people hanging out in the main lounge, hypnotized by the timbre and complexity of the tunes. Alejandro Chacoff, The New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2023 These pictures evade the visual clichés of authoritarianism-masses hypnotized by the charismatic leader, for instance, or soldiers performing martial movements in synch. Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 25 Mar. We have all voted to start this petition in the hopes that the band sees this and releases the unreleased songs from Mezmerize and Hypnotize. 2023 Look for shells and sea snails, get hypnotized by the powerful Atlantic waves, or pitch a tent right on the sand. 2023 This pair particularly spoke to my soul thanks to the dramatically beautiful ankle-hugging straps, the smooth suede finish, and the hypnotizing silver cap toe. System of a Downs fifth album is incisively nuanced, with chunky overdriven hooks and groovy percussion breakdowns. 2023 Police and prosecutors accused Watson of brutally murdering a cab driver in 1984, but Rollins, while Suffolk district attorney, ordered his release in 2020 after discovering that prosecutors withheld evidence and hypnotized the witness who identified Watson. ![]() Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, Its hypnotizing swirl establishes the album’s ominous yet inviting tone. Hypnosis usually is done with the guidance of a health care provider using verbal repetition and mental images. Eleanor Cummins, The New Republic, Several times in recent weeks, the pitcher has followed this new routine, slipping into a mind-numbing trance as mental skills coach Brent Walker hypnotizes him - literally - while seated by his side. The stacked setlist truly spanned the group’s whole career as they played the early era demo track “DAM” along with their two 2020 comeback tracks, “Genocidal Humanoidz” and “Protect the Land.” Watch fan-captured footage of System of a Down’s Sick New World set below.Recent Examples on the Web There, the nineteenth-century neurologist Jean-Martin Charcot would hypnotize her for audiences, which included the psychiatrist Sigmund Freud and the painter Edgar Degas, so Augustine could demonstrate the dramatic poses that typified her disease. The band also revived several rarities from their 1998 self-titled debut like “Soil,” “Darts,” “Suite-Pee,” and “Peephole,” the last receiving its first live rendition in 10 years. The Grammy-winning rock quartet, who have only made sporadic on-stage appearances since their contentious hiatus in 2006, closed the main stage for the single-day event and unleashed one blistering hit after another, including the trio of breakout singles, “Chop Suey!” (which still scares singer Serj Tankian to this day), “Toxicity,” and “Aerials,” from 2001’s Toxicity. ![]() to influence, control, or direct completely, as by personal charm, words, or domination The speaker hypnotized the audience with his powerful personality 3. System of a Down hosted their only scheduled performance of 2023 at Las Vegas’ inaugural Sick New World festival on Saturday, and the top-billed heavy metal outfit did not hold back for their first live set in over a year. hypnotize in American English (hpntaiz) (verb -tized, -tizing) transitive verb 1. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Special thanks to the contributors of the open-source code that was used in this project: Elastic Search, WordNet, and note that Reverse Dictionary uses third party scripts (such as Google Analytics and advertisements) which use cookies. The definitions are sourced from the famous and open-source WordNet database, so a huge thanks to the many contributors for creating such an awesome free resource. In case you didn't notice, you can click on words in the search results and you'll be presented with the definition of that word (if available). For those interested, I also developed Describing Words which helps you find adjectives and interesting descriptors for things (e.g. So this project, Reverse Dictionary, is meant to go hand-in-hand with Related Words to act as a word-finding and brainstorming toolset. That project is closer to a thesaurus in the sense that it returns synonyms for a word (or short phrase) query, but it also returns many broadly related words that aren't included in thesauri. I made this tool after working on Related Words which is a very similar tool, except it uses a bunch of algorithms and multiple databases to find similar words to a search query. So in a sense, this tool is a "search engine for words", or a sentence to word converter. It acts a lot like a thesaurus except that it allows you to search with a definition, rather than a single word. The engine has indexed several million definitions so far, and at this stage it's starting to give consistently good results (though it may return weird results sometimes). For example, if you type something like "longing for a time in the past", then the engine will return "nostalgia". It simply looks through tonnes of dictionary definitions and grabs the ones that most closely match your search query. And, if that fact wasn’t interesting enough for the internet, you’ll know about it immediately when people say IDC or IDGAF.The way Reverse Dictionary works is pretty simple. You’ll be able to warn people that something is NSFW or tell them a cool fact beginning TIL. Now you know some of the most common acronyms and slang used on the internet, you can feel more confident writing posts and comments on your favorite forums and YouTube channels. Do you even lift?ĭo you use these funny acronyms and slang terms? Meaning: I don’t think you know anything about fitness, or you look like you don’t work out.ĭo you even lift, bro? is a condescending question that is often asked in fitness forums and the bodybuilding world.Įxample: Your arms are so skinny. This slang phrase is heavy on sarcasm and is often used when a story has gone on for too long or is way off-topic.Įxample: Cool story, bro. Meaning: That was not a good story, mate. This is often used when someone tells an interesting, and often slightly unbelievable story, and a picture or photo is needed as proof.Įxample: I saw Kylie Jenner pumping her own gas today. It’s often used on places like Reddit when someone posts about something interesting they learned that day.Įxample: TIL that it’s impossible to hum and hold your nose at the same time. “Today I learned” is pretty self-explanatory. We use GOAT to say that someone is the best in a certain area or field.Įxample: Mohammed Ali is the GOAT. This acronym is pretty self-explanatory and it’s pronounced ‘goat’, like the animal. IDGAF is a more extreme way of saying IDC.Įxample: Stop talking about your cat’s diet! IDGAF. You don’t really need an explanation for this one, right?Įxample: Where do you want to eat tonight?į*ck is obviously NSFW so you can use this funny abbreviation to avoid saying it. This is kind of internet slang for saying ‘in summary’.Įxample: TL DR: this restaurant is terrible. People use tl dr when they’ve given a really long explanation about something and want to sum it up in one short sentence. In other words, nothing exciting is happening. It simply means that everything is the same as it was the day before and the day before that. The NSFW version of this is “same sh*t, different day”, which is a quote from Stephen King’s novel, Dreamcatcher. It doesn’t mean the small kind of baby that wears diapers, but rather the boyfriend/girlfriend/BFFL (best friend for life) kind, who you love more than anyone else.Įxample: I’m busy tonight with BAE. You Know, Sex: Bodies, Gender, Puberty, and Other Things. Or, BAE is just short for ‘baby’ and it’s pronounced like ‘bay’. Sex Is a Funny Word: A Book about Bodies, Feelings, and YOU Silverberg, Cory, Smyth, Fiona on. This is usually paired with a GIF, image, or video that shows how you feel.Įxample: HIFW I finally understand the future perfect tense. Book a class today Emotions and opinions 3. ![]() ![]() From the dropdown at the bottom, choose 'Use icon size from the theme' or 'Custom icon size' (and in the latter case, choose your icon size with the slider below that). In the Preferences dialog, go to 'Interface Icon Theme'. Thus - if you definitely want Gimp 2.8 - look to installing 12.04 + one of its many desktop environments. A simple solution for GIMP 2.10 (both under Linux and Windows): Go to 'Edit Preferences'. Until then, UbuntuForums has an interesting thread on how to compile from source. Will it ever be available in a PPA for versions below 12.04? Its probably safe to say unlikely unless there is an enterprising developer out there who wishes to port this to this. Looking at the dependency lists for 12.04 version of Gimp, these are also not available in 11.10. Both of these will not install on gnome-2 environments (below 11.10). The further away you get from 12.04, the larger the change required.Ī maintainer of the Gimp package (ppa:matthaeus123/mrw-gimp-svn) mentions in the description that it needs the latest Gnome-3 PPA as well as some other testing libraries. On the settings options select: Override high DPI scaling behaviour. Thus, you will need to recompile and rewrite portions of the code to get it to compile. I have gimp 2.8 on Windows 10 and this is what solved the small tool icons problem for me: open This PC > Local Disc (C:) > Program Files > GIMP 2 > bin, right click on gimp-2.8, open Properties, click on Compatibility. The dependencies of the latest versions of Gimp require a-lot of the latest underlying libraries that you will not find by default in any version below 12.04. ![]() Removable-media gimp:removable-media :removable-media manualĬurrently there is no method to install Gimp 2.8 on any version below 12.04. If you need GIMP to have full access to external media (such as USB flash drive, SD/MicroSD card, additional mounted hard drive and so on), run the following command: sudo snap connect gimp:removable-mediaīrowser-support gimp:browser-support :browser-support -Ĭontent gimp:gnome-3-38-2004 gnome-3-38-2004:gnome-3-38-2004 -Ĭontent gimp:gtk-2-engines gtk2-common-themes:gtk-2-engines -Ĭontent gimp:gtk-3-themes gtk-common-themes:gtk-3-themes -Ĭontent gimp:icon-themes gtk-common-themes:icon-themes -Ĭontent gimp:sound-themes gtk-common-themes:sound-themes -ĭesktop-legacy gimp:desktop-legacy :desktop-legacy. GIMP 2.10.2 instead of GIMP 2.10.0) install it from edge channel. If you need an incrementally newer version than the latest stable version (e.g. It's available for download for GNU/Linux, macOS, and Microsoft Windows operating systems right now.To install the latest stable version of GIMP as a snap package in all currently supported versions of Ubuntu open the terminal and type: sudo snap install gimp Last but not least, GIMP 2.8.22 updates the Spanish, Catalan, Norwegian, Finnish, Swedish, Greek, Italian, Polish, Slovenian, Kazakh, Basque, Hungarian, Brazilian Portuguese, and Chinese (PRC) language translations. The full changelog is attached below for more technical details or if you're curious what exactly was changed. ![]() ![]() Various improvements were also made to the DMG image for macOS users in GIMP 2.8.22, which now includes a couple of patches to prevent some crashes that could occur during clipboard or drag and drop operations. Our attempts to reproduce the bug failed with 2.8 and thus the impact had likely been minimal for years, but now it is gone for good," reads today's announcement. Due to this bug, the ICO file import plug-in could be crashed by specially crafted image files. ![]() "This version fixes an ancient CVE bug, CVE-2007-3126. GIMP, the open-source, free and multi-platform image editor software, was updated today to version 2.8.22, which appears to be a bugfix release in the stable 2.8 series of the project.Įven if it arrives more than three months after the release of the GIMP 2.8.20 update, GIMP 2.8.22 is a small maintenance update attempting to improve the drawing/painting performance in single window mode, especially when some themes based on the GTK+ Pixmap engine are used, affecting all platforms.Īdditionally, it patches a nasty bug in the ICO plugin (see below for details), addresses a crash in the PDF plugin, which could occur when images or their resolutions were too large, no longer parses invalid PCX files to prevent a segmentation fault, and improves the build system. Double-check that the image size in pixels still matches the measurements you made of the template file: select Image / Scale Image as you did when you. ![]() ![]() ![]() Starting off, things are pretty easy for you as a low level catventurer to slay any baddies in your way, but as you progress, you’ll need to level up to make it through some trickier areas. Cat Quest starts out pretty simple, but contains great depth. Some of your stats will regenerate during battle if you can avoid being attacked and you can always take a cat nap in a nearby town to boost your health back to it’s full capacity.ĭon’t be fooled by the cuteness, though. Players will need to manage their Health, Armor, Attack, and Magic stats. The controls are pretty easy to pick up and are very responsive, giving players a pretty seamless experience. Each area of the game is filled with adorable art, hilarious cat puns, and intense music that really hypes you up for battle. These spells can be upgraded using coins, making your attacks even stronger, which is extremely useful against the stronger enemies you’ll find as you make your way through the game.Ĭat Quest provides an easy to understand tutorial to help you get to know your abilities, your map, and all the tools you’ll need along your epic journey. A helpful guardian spirit named Spirry floats by your side (like your own personal Navi), taking you on an interactive adventure through a few parts of the Felingard map to get you acquainted with the game. Adding hats, armor, and weapons to your cat doesn’t just make him look super cute – it also boosts his stats.Īdditionally, you will need to unlock spells by traveling to the different mage towers throughout the game, allowing you to perform powerful magic attacks at a distance. ![]() ![]() You can also find useful gear inside cat-eared treasure chests within the 50+ dungeons you’ll have to master or after completing quests, along with coins and XP. You’ll need to purchase equipment and gear to boost your stats and abilities at Kit Cat’s Shop. There’s a few ways to level up your character to prepare for these battles. In order to do this you’ll need to take to the overworld map, traveling far and wide to defeat enemies, collect loot, and take down the dragons that were sent by Drakoth. It’s soon discovered that you’ve been marked with the symbol of the Dragonblood, and Drakoth agrees to return you sister to safety only if you can defeat all of the dragons that he sends to destroy Felingard. These dragons and warriors were thought to be a thing of the past with no remaining Dragonblood left in Felingard, so it’s a huge surprise to all it’s cat-izens when they see all the action go down. These dragons were only ever able to be defeated by the Dragonblood, cat warriors who are marked with a special symbol. Players control an adorable catventurer on a quest to save his sister from the evil Drakoth, an extremely strong villain with the power to summon dragons. If you love the exploration and combat of games like Legend of Zelda or the overworld of games like Final Fantasy, Cat Quest is definitely up your alley. Meow! Cat Quest is a charming cat-centric action RPG developed by a small team of fellow cat lovers, The Gentlebros. ![]() ![]() It can schedule video recording, automatically record a particular app, and take screenshots during recording. to decorate the recording as per your liking. Its free version can capture your screen and webcam video feeds, record system sounds and mic audio.ĭuring recording, you can add many things from texts, annotations, shapes, highlighter, etc. ApowerRECĪpowerREC is a great Windows screen recorder that comes with a no-frills user interface. If you would like to enjoy advanced editing features and add annotations, you would have to go for the paid version FlashBack Pro. You can export a single video clip or batch export multiple projects.įlashExpress Express seems to be a good software for many low resource videos like demonstrations and tutorials. ![]() Here, the limited set of options allow you to synchronize audio, crop video clip, change mouse highlighter settings, take screenshots, etc. You can also configure this Windows screen recorder to start and stop recording at specified times or automatically when you run a particular program.Īfter you stop the recording, a dialog box asks whether you want to Save or Review the video. With FlashBack Express you can record from your desktop screen and webcam with sounds. This gives it an edge over other free recorder tools that only allow a couple of minutes of video clips. Other than its simple to use interface, what’s great about FlashBack Express is that there is no limit on video recording or a watermark. It comes with a UI that can deliver a great experience even for the first-timers. If OBS Studio feels a bit techy, then FlashBack Express might be the screen capture software you have always wanted. Anyway, there is no paid version of this open source screen recorder. And it might be a turn down for some users they would have to spend some time to get used to its controls. This free screen capture software may not be the easiest you can find. If updating the driver doesn’t fix it, go to File > Settings > Output and change the Encoder (under Recording) to QSV or some other option. When you click Start Recording, OBS fails to use Nvidia’s NVENC hardware encoder for some GPUs. OBS provides many scene transition options to make your screen recording experience great. If you like to deal with multiple video stream for a single recording, you can take the help of the Scenes option. Apart from regular Live Stream, this free screen recorder can also stream pre-recorded video as a live stream. ![]() ![]() The workflow does take a little getting used to because it's not entirely intuitive, but nothing is so complex as to be unusable.You can use the Studio mode to add various like images and text during a live recording. Mixing sources can be intimidating if you're doing it live, so you might want to get used to how things work by recording a few test videos. User experienceĪt first OBS Studio feels a little mysterious there's little guidance or indication about what you need to do first, and you may well find that getting up and running is a matter of trial and error if you're unfamiliar with this type of software. With support for Twitch, YouTube,, DailyMotion,, , Facebook Live and Restream.io, all of the major streaming services are covered. This can take the form of a recorded video – a good option if you would like the opportunity to go back and edit out mistakes, or you just want to be able to give things a check through – or you can live stream and mix at the same time. Using OBS Studio you can not only record directly from your webcam and microphone, you can also incorporate footage from games, add in existing videos and still images, capture a window or portion of your screen, and much more. ![]() |