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How was the paper? Do keep all discussion related to the paper in this thread!
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This is me, back in 2016, accepting a Writers' Guild award, and looking just as surprised as everyone else at the awards ceremony; it was the first time in history a mod had won a national screenwriting award.
The Forgotten City was a big story-driven expansion for a popular RPG I've been asked not to mention. You discover a mysterious underground city in a state of ruin, travel back in time and meet its inhabitants. Then you learn about a terrible curse: If one persons sins here, everyone dies. So you try to figure out who's responsible for the sin that destroys the city, and prevent it - all while caught in a Groundhog Day-style time loop.
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The mod was downloaded more than 1,000,000 times on Xbox One alone and IGN called it "simply amazing," but as popular as it was, I'd made it in my spare time on a budget of $0, and I knew I could do much, much better. So way back in 2017, I decided to develop it into a stand-alone game, bigger and better in every way possible. I just had 3 small problems:
- I had no time
- I had no budget
- I had absolutely no idea how to make an entire game
Lol.
Despite all that, it's about to launch this month on Xbox One and Xbox Series X, and this is a story about how it all came together.
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My first problem - no time - I solved by quitting my job. It was insanely risky, of course, especially as I was in the legal profession where taking a few years out usually means you can't get back in. It felt like jumping out of an airplane, and my plan was to learn to fly by the time I hit the ground.
My second problem - no budget - I solved by dipping into my savings and applying for grants. After making a rough prototype, I managed to land grants from a benevolent arts funding body (Film Victoria), as well as an Unreal Dev Grant from Epic. The mod and its reception really opened a lot of doors.
My third problem - no experience - I solved by hiring a programmer who'd just finished making a VR spacewalk sim in collaboration with NASA - a one-man-army who's done the work of an entire team of programmers over the last four years. We met by chance at a
... keep reading on reddit ➡Ever since I was born, A great oak accompanied me. As a child I played, The tree stood over me.
I grew and I grew, so did the tree. When I married my wife, The tree stood over me.
I got older and older, So did the tree. Everyone I knew left and passed, But the tree stuck with me.
Faces I see, but can't remember, Only the tree I can remember. I sit beside my bestest friend, The only one I remember.
My visions gets darker and darker, I knew my time has come, Death got me and, The tree stood over me.
So I’m a student of Carnatic music and passed my junior and senior exams, I used a english textbook for Junior but not for Senior and so due to my slightly limited Kannada it was very tough for me to pass it. So is there an english textbook for the next stage (Vidvath) of examinations for carnatic classical music?
Just the question above
#FT: Manchester City 1-0 Chelsea
Manchester City scorers: Kevin De Bruyne (70')
Venue: Etihad Stadium
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Manchester City
Ederson, Aymeric Laporte, John Stones, João Cancelo, Kyle Walker, Rodri, Kevin De Bruyne (Ilkay Gündogan), Bernardo Silva, Phil Foden (Gabriel Jesus), Jack Grealish, Raheem Sterling.
Subs: Zack Steffen, Rúben Dias, Fernandinho, Luke Mbete, Josh Wilson-Esbrand, Romeo Lavia, James Mcatee.
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Chelsea
Kepa Arrizabalaga, Thiago Silva, Malang Sarr, Antonio Rüdiger, Mateo Kovacic, N'Golo Kanté, Marcos Alonso (Mason Mount), César Azpilicueta, Romelu Lukaku, Hakim Ziyech (Callum Hudson-Odoi), Christian Pulisic (Timo Werner).
Subs: Marcus Bettinelli, Ross Barkley, Kai Havertz, Saúl Ñíguez, Jorginho, Ruben Loftus-Cheek.
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7' Marcos Alonso (Chelsea) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
32' Mateo Kovacic (Chelsea) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
69' Substitution, Chelsea. Timo Werner replaces Christian Pulisic.
69' Substitution, Chelsea. Callum Hudson-Odoi replaces Hakim Ziyech.
70' Goal! Manchester City 1, Chelsea 0. Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by João Cancelo.
81' Substitution, Chelsea. Mason Mount replaces Marcos Alonso.
85' Substitution, Manchester City. Ilkay Gündogan replaces Kevin De Bruyne.
88' Substitution, Manchester City. Gabriel Jesus replaces Phil Foden.
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I think I managed to bite over more than I can chew in wanting to roleplay a faction which merges 3 themes. Could really need some input here from this community for creative advice if anyone is willing to help. Not sure if it's even doable, am I trying too much with one faction?
I'm playing a game called Rimworld and I want my faction to be:
- Primarily a Paramilitary Raider Warband
- Their main import/export and business being their Slavers Guild. Their main base and city-state also works as a black market trading hub. So despite being raiders they never attack or enslave visitors - because it's bad for business. So their headquarters also works kind of like a merchant state.
- Their city state / HQ is built around a huge ancient Necropolis. A temple city with lots of tombs, mausoleums and catacombs. Sort of a "valley of the dead" kind of place. In addition to being a paramilitary Raider Warband and a Slavers Guild, their leaders are part of a non-theist (only ideological) Death Cult obsessed with death and the dead.
The Rimworld setting has tech level neolithic to Sci-Fi (so clubs, to guns to high tech weapons) if that matters.
The titles for my ideology that I need to fill is the leader, the moral/ideology guide - serving as the representative of their ideology, a combat commander of sorts, and a miner.
The miner I'm currently confident on naming "Tomb Architect" or "Mason". Seems to cover the bases good.
If I name the leader Warlord it fits the raider and slaver theme but not the Death Cult. Would Archon match all three? Ringleader could work? A combination?
The representative could be Herald? Emissary? Slave Overseer?
As you can see - I've made it extremely hard for myself to properly name the faction, name of my City-State, My Leader, my main representative, Combat commander / Officer. Because I'm kinda trying to merge too many thematic concepts into one faction.
I'd really appreciate some advice on naming and titles that could make sense for all three.
Shadow Company is a Syndicate sworn Company on the Aukumea server, West Coast shard. We are comprised of a number of friends that have been gaming together for years, we are always looking for like minded folks to join the ranks and become part of the team. We are looking to the keep the guild medium in size with a focus on quality over quantity, FREE Booze, adventure and good times. SC may be looking for YOU!
While we get started in New World we have purposefully remained small but our roster has already begun to grow. PvP, PvE and all aspects of the game will be within our reach and part of our goals.
SC is specifically looking for the newer player, couples and folks from all walks of life... but again, if you feel you might be a fit, please reply here or seek out Ohkos, Tormennt or Bugbig in game!
A little bit about us!
- Experience - With over two decades of guild leadership across many worlds, SC knows how to operate a smooth sailing ship!
- Veteran Leaders - While we are starting over from the ground up in New World, the core of SC has seen, done and run it all. We promise you fun and laid back leadership as we all explore this NEW WORLD.
- Relaxed Gameplay - There are many awesome Companies out there for Expeditions, PvP, RP, Crafting, Trading etc., many companies focus on those areas exclusively and do so EXTREMELY well. At SC however, we have a very low pressure, low stress environment in mind. Our culture is that of: "Have fun and don't be a dick!" A seemingly simple philosophy that somehow gets lost in MMOs! We are described as "Casually Hardcore"
- Confidence - "Over sensitivity is the fertilizer for drama" A close friend of mine told me that many years ago, and it rings true to this day. At SC we are here to support, to learn from one another and above all...enable each other. A strong sense of humor and wit go a long ways in SC and in keeping the guild free of drama.
- Moderation - If you are looking for hardcore PvP or raids, SC is not it, if you are looking to RP in character 24/7, SC is not it. We are a guild of moderation and enjoy doing a bit of it all while enjoying one another's company even more so!
If you feel we might be a fit for you and you us, then by all means, contact me in game or simply reply here with your in-game name, I check this post daily!
Stay safe, have fun and above all….don’t spill your drink!
Ohkos
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In Swedish ur- can also be used as a prefix to some words in order refer to something ancient and, similarly, in German ur- refers to to first of something.
If there is a connection, how has this connection been preserved in languages? Or is it a coincidence that Sumerians are credited with having innovated the 60 second/60 minute method of timekeeping and the word UR being closely related to time in some form in a handful of modern languages?
(this post was removed from /r/AskHistorians, wondering if it fits here better? Grateful for any answers!)
#FT: Leicester City 2-3 Tottenham Hotspur
Leicester City scorers: Patson Daka (24'), James Maddison (76')
Tottenham Hotspur scorers: Harry Kane (38'), Steven Bergwijn (90'+5', 90'+7')
Venue: King Power Stadium
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Leicester City
Kasper Schmeichel, Caglar Söyüncü, Jannik Vestergaard, Hamza Choudhury, Kieran Dewsbury-Hall (Boubakary Soumaré), James Maddison, Youri Tielemans, Luke Thomas (James Justin), Marc Albrighton, Ademola Lookman, Patson Daka (Harvey Barnes).
Subs: Danny Ward, Kasey Mcateer, Lewis Brunt, Ayoze Pérez, Eldin Jakupovic, Vontae Daley-Campbell.
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Tottenham Hotspur
Hugo Lloris, Davinson Sánchez, Ben Davies, Japhet Tanganga, Sergio Reguilón (Steven Bergwijn), Emerson (Matt Doherty), Harry Winks (Giovani Lo Celso), Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Oliver Skipp, Lucas Moura, Harry Kane.
Subs: Ryan Sessegnon, Bryan Gil, Pierluigi Gollini, Joe Rodon, Dane Scarlett, Dele Alli.
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24' Goal! Leicester City 1, Tottenham Hotspur 0. Patson Daka (Leicester City) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box to the bottom right corner.
38' Goal! Leicester City 1, Tottenham Hotspur 1. Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Harry Winks with a through ball following a fast break.
45' Substitution, Tottenham Hotspur. Matt Doherty replaces Emerson Royal.
53' Substitution, Leicester City. James Justin replaces Luke Thomas.
55' Hamza Choudhury (Leicester City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
59' Davinson Sánchez (Tottenham Hotspur) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
74' Substitution, Tottenham Hotspur. Giovani Lo Celso replaces Harry Winks.
75' Substitution, Leicester City. Harvey Barnes replaces Patson Daka.
76' **Goal! Leicester City 2, Tottenham Hotspur 1. James Maddison (Leicester City) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Harvey
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#FT: Arsenal 1-2 Manchester City
Arsenal scorers: Bukayo Saka (31')
Manchester City scorers: Riyad Mahrez (57' PEN), Rodri (90'+3')
Venue: Emirates Stadium
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Arsenal
Aaron Ramsdale, Gabriel, Ben White, Kieran Tierney, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Martin Ødegaard (Rob Holding), Granit Xhaka, Thomas Partey, Alexandre Lacazette (Emile Smith Rowe), Gabriel Martinelli, Bukayo Saka (Mohamed Elneny).
Subs: Nuno Tavares, Nicolas Pépé, Cédric Soares, Albert Sambi Lokonga, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Bernd Leno.
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Manchester City
Ederson, Aymeric Laporte, Rúben Dias, Nathan Aké, João Cancelo, Rodri, Bernardo Silva, Kevin De Bruyne, Gabriel Jesus (Ilkay Gündogan), Raheem Sterling, Riyad Mahrez.
Subs: Kayky Chagas, James Mcatee, Fernandinho, Kyle Walker, Luke Mbete, Cole Palmer, Zack Steffen, Jack Grealish.
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31' Goal! Arsenal 1, Manchester City 0. Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Kieran Tierney.
55' Granit Xhaka (Arsenal) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
57' Goal! Arsenal 1, Manchester City 1. Riyad Mahrez (Manchester City) converts the penalty with a left footed shot to the bottom right corner.
57' Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal) is shown the yellow card.
59' Second yellow card to Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal) for a bad foul.
63' Substitution, Manchester City. Ilkay Gündogan replaces Gabriel Jesus.
63' Substitution, Arsenal. Rob Holding replaces Martin Ødegaard.
63' Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) is shown the yellow card.
68' Rob Holding (Arsenal) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
71' Substitution, Arsenal. Emile Smith Rowe replaces Alexandre Lacazette.
84' Substitution, Arsenal. Mohamed Elneny replaces Bukayo Saka.
90'+3' Goal! Arsenal 1, Manchester City 2. Rodri (Manchester City) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner.
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Arsenal scorers: Bukayo Saka (31')
Manchester City scorers: Riyad Mahrez (57' PEN), Rodri (90'+3')
Venue: Emirates Stadium
Arsenal
Aaron Ramsdale, Gabriel, Ben White, Kieran Tierney, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Martin Odegaard ( Rob Holding), Granit Xhaka, Thomas Partey, Alexandre Lacazette ( Emile Smith-Rowe), Gabriel Martinelli, Bukayo Saka ( Mohamed Elneny).
Subs: Nuno Tavares, Nicolas Pepe, Cedric Soares, Albert Sambi-Lokonga, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Bernd Leno.
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Manchester City
Ederson, Aymeric Laporte, Ruben Dias, Nathan Ake, Joao Cancelo, Rodri, Kevin De-Bruyne, Bernardo Silva, Gabriel Jesus (Ilkay Gundogan), Raheem Sterling, Riyad Mahrez.
Subs: Kayky Chagas, James Mcatee, Fernandinho, Kyle Walker, Luke Mbete, Cole Palmer, Zack Steffen, Jack Grealish.
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