![]() For less expensive, WD makes similar models like My Cloud, My Book Pro, etc. Synology, QNAP or Drobo are the leading solutions to look for. These systems have multiple drives, and if one fails the other continues, and prevents loss of data as a result. Seagate offers the Enterprise Performance line.īut really, if MTBF is the biggest issue, then getting a multiple disk RAID solution is your best bet. ![]() WD offered their 'Black' drives for this, now they are called Re or Xe. If MTBF is the key issue, you should consider purchasing a server drive, which are much more expensive, but offer better MTBF numbers. If you are looking for disks that have best mean time between failures (MTBF), note that brand really isn't a factor, they all fail about the same. I don't think Photography has any special need regarding hard drives, though my photography is the most use my hard drives get. But I am indifferent to whether its is a WD, Seagate, Toshiba, etc. Note, I won't purchase a store brand, like Razorfish etc. I buy whatever branded disk drive I can find on sale. Some people use NAS and others use external drives via a hard drive dock.Īgree. If you are in the Windows OS world, you should have at least Win7 installed for the most effective and reliable use of an SSD.īacking up all this data is also a concern. My next PC, which I hope to build within 6 months, will have at least a 256GB SSD for the primary drive to hold the OS and then in all likelihood two additional traditional spinning platter drives of 2TB each. What you should also be looking into is the use of SSD's (solid state drives) to enhance the performance of your PC. Western Digital has their Red line for NAS and Black line for PC's. You will find some differences between drives intended for use in NAS (Network Attached Storage) RAID devices as versus a PC drive. I don't believe there is a whole lot of difference in using a spinning platter drive for manipulating and storing photos as versus documents, database, or music files. ![]() The Backblaze report is probably the most accurate picture you will get. So you get 80% of the responses coming from less than 10% of users and these are mostly negative. It is said that most people that respond to such inquiries in forums are the ones that have been through a recent bad experience and are emotionally driven to share the event. HGST (formerly Hitachi) are said to be substantially superior to either Seagate or Western Digital.Īs to hoping to get advice from people that actually use them for photography, I think that is the wrong approach.
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![]() The beast form is tall and heavy, such that it can make only mild jumps, but in some places its size allows it to step across gaps that the other two forms would have to jump over. It can run faster and cast spells more easily than other forms. The lizard form is small, allowing it to enter tunnels inaccessible to other forms, but preventing it from crossing even shallow streams of water without drowning. Later in the game the player acquires spells which can be used to change form at will if in human or lizard form once in beast form Luther must wait to change randomly back to human form, since the beast cannot cast spells. The player character, Luther, has a curse which causes him to randomly change between three forms: human, lizard, and beast. Navigating through the environment also often involves platforming challenges, some of which can be undertaken only in one specific form. ![]() ![]() However, some puzzles also require the player to cast spells, use their melee attack, or drag objects and even enemy corpses into specific locations. Like in most adventure games, the player can interact with objects and people by clicking on them, collect items into an inventory, and use items from their inventory on environmental objects. Similar to its contemporary Realms of the Haunting, Guardians of Destiny is a first-person adventure game which, while featuring occasional combat, revolves around the solving of puzzles. He promptly begins to transform into a spider-like monster. Given his luck, his timing is off and the bug infects him. ![]() He devises a distraction to evacuate the building and then faces the deadly bug head on. When Peter realizes the last of the hive survived and everyone in the building is in danger, he falls naturally into selfless heroism. Hyperion saves him and flies off to the next threat. Always in the wrong place at the wrong time, his "Parker Luck" finds him when at random the Hive of Annihilation heads straight for him. He's asked to take pictures one last time and heads to the roof. He floats aimlessly through life until a pep talk from Uncle Ben leads him to the decision to quit his job at the Bugle. His job is to take pictures of the very superhumans he despises. To support Uncle Ben, Peter drops out of college and gets a job at the Daily Bugle. In an unchallenging battle against a G-list villain, Hyperion throws a billboard and unintentionally kills May in a nearby building. She dies from a careless act of excessive force by Marvel's Superman analogue Hyperion. Worse yet, Peter witnesses her death firsthand and is powerless to stop it. Uncle Ben survives but Aunt May does not. ![]() This can be seen in both Heroes Reborn #2 by Jason Aaron, Dale Keown, Carlos Magno and Ed McGuinness and Heroes Reborn: Peter Parker, The Amazing Shutterbug by Marc Bernadin and Rafael De Latorre. He's bullied relentlessly and never finds his way to a relationship with Mary Jane. Yet the Peter of the Heroes Reborn universe seems to suffer from "Parker Luck" even worse. You'd think skipping becoming a superhero would improve Peter's general luck. Related: Gwen Stacy Becomes Marvel's Batman's Batgirl (Yes, Really) It spans from the mundane like bullying to the outrageous like clone drama and having his body taken over by Doc Ock. Making matters even more tragic, Gwen Stacy's death was a direct result of Spider-Man's attempt to save her. In his teenage years, his uncle Ben was shot and killed. When he was six, his parents died in a plane crash. All in all, an okay read, but nothing amazing.For the original Spider-Man (before history was rewritten in Heroes Reborn), bad luck started early. The art style is actually quite enjoyable, and probably my favorite aspect of this particular issue. The story is fine, although I was dissatisfied with the ending. Heroes Reborn is all about letting Marvel’s parody of DC have a moment to shine, and this story centers on a normal Peter Parker and Hyperion, a Superman-esque hero. All told, I’m not sure Heroes Reborn: Peter Parker the Amazing Shutterbug really makes good use of the setting. In my opinion alternate universe stories can be some of the most impactful and insightful tales because they fall outside of the boundaries of continuity, meaning they can go whatever direction best suits the story. Heroes Reborn is all about letting Marvel’s parody of DC have a moment to shine, and this story centers on a n I am a huge fan of alternate universe storytelling in comics. I am a huge fan of alternate universe storytelling in comics. Even without great powers, we can still choose to do great things for the little guy in your friendly or not-so-friendly neighborhood.more But first, you have to want to." A great play upon the classic line that bears a resemblance to its writer's love for the thematic crux of one of his favorite Spider-Man stories, "Into the Spider-Verse." Anyone can wear the mask, anyone. Lastly, I love the line given by Ben to Peter amidst their argument in the park, "You don't have to have great power to do great things. ![]() I would most definitely recommend listening to John Paesano's score for Marvel's Spider-Man Game to capture that hopeful array of wonder and dewy undertones. Ron Lim and Rafael De Latorre's artwork captures that rooted in urban New York style with the classic Marvel treatment. A welcomed bit of "what-if?" storytelling that hymns with the rhythm of a busy city. ![]() Lost Song supports online co-op play as well as a variety of PvP modes, and gamers can share save data between PS4s and Vitas. Players can use a variety of weapons and spells to attack foes and join forces with squad mates to produce powerful combo attacks, while the aerial combat gives them 360 degrees of motion to target an opponent's weaknesses. New details on Sword Art Online: Lost Song, due out for PlayStation 3 and PS. ![]() The game will skip past the Fairy Dance arc. All Discussions Screenshots Artwork Broadcasts Videos News Guides Reviews. In the anime, FAP CEO: The Kinky Dating Sim Game With Cam Girls (Review). ![]() Lost Song features a more action-heavy approach than previous SAO titles, with three-member parties unleashing physical and magical attacks on the ground or in the air.Gamers can walk or fly through various environments in Svart Alfheim, though dungeon exploration is done solely on foot. Sword Art Online: Lost Song (English Sub)Lost Song will include a completely original story which will primarily involve the exploration of 'Svart Alfheim', a new area of ALfheim Online comprised of a series of floating continents close to the World Tree. Gamers can choose to play as Kirito and more than a dozen other characters from the series, or they can create a custom avatar. ![]() The action is once again set in the virtual world of Alfheim Online, and more specifically the floating islands of Svart Alfheim. Bandai Namco's series about gamers living in an MMORPG continues with new locations, customizable characters, and aerial battles in Sword Art Online: Lost Song. Either way, the community will still be at war with itself. Somebody is going to "win" and someone is going to "lose". Probably, my addiction to the Pagosa drama has a lot to do with all the ways that I see in myself this drama of "going to war" play out with myself and others. I kind of can't help but watch the war that the community of Pagosa is in with itself over every possible move to articulate and move towards a future. Having participated in a few of the Pagosa Springs "battles" myself and having made some people "wrong" and made myself "right", I can tell you this. On those infrequent occasions that I can get out of my "thinking" of right and wrong and get away from blame - only then do I have the slightest chance of having an enjoyable, effective relationship with my wife. But what have you "won", really? If you can't talk and you don't have an agreed upon common plan then you've only guaranteed yourself, with your "win", that you are going to have another battle. I mean, sure, "your side" might "win" this time. "I am right" and "you are to blame" are part of a very popular style of "thinking".Ĭonsider that "being right" doesn't get you what you want. Of course, this leads to "good people" and "bad people". I suggest to y'all, that what I find doesn't work in my marriage, doesn't work on a community level either.īeing sure that you are "right" and that those other people are "wrong" gets you locked into positions and beliefs. But again, that approach doesn't work too well. You are to blame." I mean, it seems obviously so to me. Sometimes that feels pretty good but it sure doesn't work out well. More recently, I've tried showing up in my marriage with a style of "thinking" called "I am right and she is wrong". "You didn't see what he did!" My dad would just stick with his theory that there ain't no fight unless two parties show up to get it on. When I was a boy getting into a fight with my brother, my dad would always say "it takes two to tango". To my eyes, all moves and plans to create something new in Pagosa are met with outright hostility, venom and an inability to really talk. Please don't bring "at-risk" dogs here, it's not good for anyone.Wishing you an effective public meeting of the minds.Īs an outsider now looking in, it is sometimes painful to watch the ongoing war that the community seems to find itself in while attempting to define itself and its future. We have horses and cows that freely cross the river, please be mindful to not allow pets to roam unattended. Please do not keep your dog leashed outside without you being present. No charges will be applied unless there is damage to the property!!! !!!We may ask for a credit card to hold for damages. This is our smallest cabin, which can sleep up to 4. Cabins include T.V, WIFI amenities all while being surrounded by 120 acres, including access to a mile of the beautiful San Juan River. Relax and feel at home in this fully furnished modern cabin. There are three cabins on the property, each one giving you your own space, fire pit, and outdoor mountain escape Find yourself with San Juan River access and a stocked fishing pond, plus we're called Sunset Ranch for a reason! Tall pines and the San Juan River allow you to feel your miles away with only being a 5min drive to downtown Pagosa Springs and the hot springs. Quite, Beautiful, and Perfect location! We are 20 miles from Wolf Creek and a 5min drive to downtown Pagosa Springs. ![]() For example, selecting the Strahd patron means players are restricted to only using champions with a high intelligence score. The "Patron" system allows for these challenges to be replayed with even more limitations imposed on the player. These challenge modes present the player with new obstacles to overcome, for example through limiting the champions available to choose from. Unlock more Champions and gear to add to your party in limited-time events. ![]() Renowned Champions Collect renowned Champions from the world of Dungeons & Dragons, including fan-favourites from the Force Grey series. Most adventures also have additional challenge modes, unlocked after meeting various criteria. Summary: Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms is an official Dungeons & Dragons strategy management game. All the campaigns are further divided into "adventures", which are narrative frames for the core gameplay, for example recounting how the player's champions help a farmer rescue a farmer's daughter who has been kidnapped by werewolves. These event campaigns often reward unique champions that are only available to unlock during their respective events. Some of the campaigns are permanent, while others are event-based and only available for a short time. ![]() Each campaign has a unique formation pattern, forcing players to rethink how to arrange their champions. The game is segmented into several "campaigns", each with its own unique Favor, ensuring progress does not carry over between campaigns. The game can be automated to a degree using the "Modron Automation" system which allows the game to handle all necessary input to repeatedly play itself for a period of up to 7 days. Furthermore, players can collect items that permanently boost their champions further, either as random drops, or through purchasing "chests" filled with random items. As players complete objectives, or reset their current adventure, they accumulate "Favor" with a specific deity, which increases the amount of gold they find in subsequent sessions. The player needs to figure out a "formation" to place these champions in to ensure progress can be made against higher-level waves of monsters. The individual champions have both strengths and weaknesses, often improving other champions that meet various criteria. This gold is used to upgrade the player's champions, or unlock new ones. Assemble a party of champions and master the art of Formation Strategy. The core gameplay of Idle Champions revolves around the player selecting "champions" (such as Bruenor, Minsc, and Celeste, among others) to fight waves of increasingly difficult monsters, thereby accumulating gold. The official subreddit for discussing Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms, a Dungeons & Dragons strategy video game that brings together D&D characters from novels, adventures, and multiple live streams into a single grand adventure. ![]() Here’s how to use Safari on iPhone to convert HEIC to JPG or other formats:ġ) Visit. If not, use the other methods mentioned in this tutorial. Only proceed if you’re comfortable having your photos temporarily being on some outside server. Please note: In this method, you’re uploading your image to a website’s server. Tip: If you have several HEIC images to convert, put them into an album so that it’s easier to select them. Convert HEIC to JPG, PNG, etc., using CloudConvert Feel free to search for “ HEIC to JPG” and use one with good ratings. Below each image, it’ll show its format.Ĥ) Tap JPEG, JPG, PNG, or one of the formats and then tap Convert.ĥ) Once the conversion completes, tap Save (or Share) to add the JPG images to the Photos app (or other apps). Here’s how to convert HEIC to JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP, PSD, WEBP, WBMP, PS, TIFF, PDF, and more on iPhone:ġ) Download Image Converter from the App Store.ģ) Tap Allow Access to All Photos or Select Photos and choose the images. The process is usually faster than manually copying and pasting. Using dedicated HEIC converter apps from the App Store, you can turn HEIC images into JPEG or PNG one at a time or in bulk. Head over to our guide to see the steps to take a screenshot and even a trick to save them in JPG format. So, if you have to quickly use the non-HEIC version of an image, this method works. Take a screenshot of the HEIC image to convert itīefore moving on to the remaining methods, it’s essential to let you know that iPhone screenshots aren’t saved as HEIC. You can also tap Save Image to have the JPEG version in the Photos app. From here, you can open the image and tap the Share icon to send it via AirDrop, email, or other apps. You can confirm by pressing the image thumbnail and choosing Get Info. You’ll see that the image file name says JPEG image. This will instantly convert the HEIC photo to JPG. Convert HEIC to JPG using the iPhone Files appġ) Open the image in the Photos app and tap the share icon.ģ) Open the Files app and go to any location/folder in the On My iPhone section.Ĥ) Long-press in an empty area and tap Paste. Now that you have the basics cleared and need to change HEIC to JPG, here are multiple ways to do that straight from your iPhone and Mac. If you are on an older version of iOS, use an app like Exif Metadata to see the image format. If not, it will show JPEG, PNG, GIF, etc. ![]() Here, it’ll show the picture format or kind as HEIF. Simply open the image in full screen and swipe up or tap the (i) button. Starting with iOS 15, you can see the image details inside the official Photos app. Most certainly, almost every other image you have received in iMessage, WhatsApp, saved from Safari, email, Slack, etc., will be non-HEIC. Only the pictures you click using your iPhone will be HEIC. How to know if an iPhone image is HEIC or not However, if you drag a JPG image, Chrome will open it in a tab. The browser won’t open the file but simply download it again. If you want to test this, open Chrome on Mac or PC and drag a HEIC image on it. To date, modern browsers, including Chrome and Firefox, don’t support HEIC natively. Similarly, if you have a phone or computer with earlier versions of Android (older than Oreo), Windows (older than Windows 10 version 1803), or macOS (older than High Sierra), these won’t support HEIC. Most government, bank, and exam websites only allow you to upload images in JPG or PNG formats. Starting with iOS 11, the iPhone camera saves the pictures in HEIC by default.īut as mentioned, not every platform supports HEIC or has limited support. As a result, the image size is considerably smaller while the quality is excellent. HEIC offers better compression without compromising the picture quality. In simpler terms, consider HEIF as “smartphone” and HEIC as “iPhone”. HEIC is a variant of the High-Efficiency Image Format that Apple uses on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. And HEIC is High-Efficiency Image Container. HEIF, developed by Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG), stands for High-Efficiency Image Format. How to change HEIC to JPG using Mac’s Photos app About HEIC on iPhone ![]() Manage your resources and invest them carefully. Build your base and upgrade it constantly. Push your army through the borders of the continent and conquer nations. At your disposal are a vast number of vehicles and tanks, as well as ground troops and the ability to call in air. As commander in chief, you lead your own nation in Wargame1942. WORLD WAR II: PANZER CLAWS aka Frontline Attack: War over Europe pushes back the boundaries of real-time strategy gaming Take control of the Allied, German, or the Russian in the harsh reality of the battlefields of World War II. Filled with strategic decisions, military leadership and secret operations trying to avoid open combat, it changed the course of history forever, and will be remember for our entire existence. Order of Battle: World War II is a classic turn-based strategy set during WWII, and a debut game by a studio from Luxemburg, called The Aristocrats. Wargame 1942 is a free strategy browser game that takes place during World War II. World War II was the hugest confrontation between nations of our world. ![]() Seneca, the Roman Stoic philosopher, wrote, “People are frugal in guarding their personal property but as soon as it comes to squandering time, they are most wasteful of the one thing in which it is right to be stingy.” Although Seneca’s words are more than two thousand years old, they are just as applicable today.
![]() With the launch, Riot is also resetting the ranked season. On the final day, players can pick up a new deck and two Ashe champion cards. The rewards range from powerful cards to Expedition tokens. New Legends of Runeterra players - including those that participated in the beta - get a reward for the first seven days they log into the game. To incentivize players to log in daily, Riot will give cards away. Riot warns that the mobile app may not be available in all regions for up to 48 hours. According to Riot, it will start pushing the mobile apps to their stores after the 1.0 patch hits PC servers on Tuesday. The mobile version of Legends of Runeterra comes to both Android and iOS devices sometime this week. Riot has partnered with several sites, like mobalytics, to reveal the full list of cards prior to release. ![]() All the new features in Rising Tides Image: Riot Games Cards with Plunder abilities activate if you attack the enemy Nexus, and Toss abilities obliterate non-champion cards from the bottom of your deck. Attune cards refill a single mana when you summon them. Enemies can force cards with the Vulnerable keyword to block their attack. When attacking with only Scout keyword cards, you can attack again that turn. Deep is a new keyword that buffs your card when your deck has fewer than 15 cards left. The new region and keywords promise to shake up the Legends of Runeterra meta. The expansion adds 11 Champions, six keywords, one new cosmetic board, two new cosmetic guardians, one new region, updated region roads for existing regions, new card backs, new emotes, and over 120 new cards. The new card set, labeled Rising Tides, adds new cards to existing regions as well as adding Bilgewater as its own region. Mobile versions of the card game launch sometime between Tuesday and Thursday. ![]() A new patch on Tuesday, April 28, brings with it a new set of cards and Bilgewater, a pirate-themed region. Riot Games’ strategy card game based on League of Legends will leave beta on Thursday, April 30. After three months in open beta, Legends of Runeterra officially launches later this week. |
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