![]() ![]() It is by no means light, but new battery packaging and materials make it thousands of pounds lighter than the long-range EQS on sale today. It is a true streamliner, an aggressive kammback sedan that moves on from the bubbly shape of the EQS and EQE production cars while significantly improving their market-leading drag coefficient anyway. ![]() This is not a production car yet, and unlike the XL1 it is more likely to be a showcase for many individual future production car traits than it is to be produced as a halo car itself, but the spirit of Volkswagen's strangest moonshot lives on. But this is what makes the Vision EQXX, the development-project-slash-concept that the Mercedes EQ electric imprint unveiled today, so special. With the Plaid line, Tesla took their performance benchmarks from "unbeatably quick in a straight line one time" to "fast everywhere." Even the Hummer badge came back, now as a monument to the appeal of big batteries, big power and big curb weights.Ĭontinued battery and powertrain advancements meant cars were consistently getting more efficient over a greater range anyway, but market conditions had left efficiency behind as a goal to build a car around. With the EQS, Mercedes brought S-Class luxury into the 2020s in a glow of infotainment screens and white vegan leather. With the Taycan, Porsche bettered the original Model S with an all-electric sport sedan that could compete with any gas-powered option. Luxury, performance, and technological advancement became the way forward for the electric halo car, and the inherent efficiency of an electric car was enough for these companies to build toward those goals without creating cars dedicated to the concept like the XL1. The series hybrid had already been rendered irrelevant anyway, and the post-Tesla era led just about every OEM in the world to redefine what they were hoping to create with their battery electric cars. The efficiency miracle, the hypermiling hypercar, was noxious to the company that desperately needed its status as an earth-conscious halo car.Īnd so, it seemed, the hypermiling dream had died. The car that meant to show how powerful efficiency-first engineering could be was carrying a variant of the family of engines that produced Dieselgate, all while being attached at the hip to the name of the man that established the culture that created it. Its range-extending motor was a two cylinder Volkswagen diesel championed by Ferdinand Piëch himself, which placed it firmly in the crosshairs of the biggest automotive scandal of the decade. Performance, luxury, and complication were all in style at the same time, leaving very little room for Volkswagen's little hypermiler and its vision of a future of ultra-efficient series hybrids.īut that was not the worst thing to happen to the XL1. Eventually, that same Model S also became a beacon of software-forward car development that made technology features an increasingly important element of the electric car world. Through the Tesla Model S and other big all-electric cars like it, battery-powered cars without range extenders came into vogue as performance and luxury solutions of their own right. ![]() The debate between range-extended series hybrids like the Chevrolet Volt and low-use all-electric cars like the Nissan Leaf became obsolete, making cars that toed the line between the two like the BMW i3 irrelevant with them. As batteries got better at storing power and charging stations got better at delivering it, range anxiety became a smaller and smaller concern by the year. It was also becoming outdated very quickly. It was the second engineering masterpiece of the Ferdinand Piëch era of the Volkswagen auto group, to efficiency what his Bugatti Veyron was to outright performance. Sure, Volkswagen had had a range-topper of its own before in the luxurious Phaeton, but the XL1 served to redefine the Volkswagen brand as the forefront of an economical and efficient future by maximizing the potential of the series hybrid in a case study available for purchase. In American terms, that translates to 235 miles per gallon.īy the time it reached production as an ultra-limited run road car, it had become the first ever hypermiling halo car. The name of the first concept, L1, was meant to indicate that it was a "1 liter" car, one that would travel 100 kilometers on one single liter of fuel. A world still fearing range anxiety saw EVs as a distant future in need of a bridge, so Volkswagen imagined an electric car that could charge itself and still use available technology to deliver unparalleled power efficiency. When Volkswagen introduced the first XL1 concept, the series hybrid looked like the future. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Synfig Studio is the nice option for anyone looking for a free professional 2D animation software or you can always try SharpAnimator which is much better compared to Synfig Studio.Hi, i'm very interested in software for making animations, unfortunately, sometimes FOSS solutions aren't enough/good, other times commercial solution are good, but not supported for Linux and working them via Wine may prove to be a nightmare, i want to know if some of you know a good program for the making of animations, 2D preferably, saving you some effort to mention some programs, i'll list here the ones i have tested/used: I took me quite some time before I could get used to. Synfig Studio is not what you can call easy to use but this is best left to professionals familiar with animation software. ![]() While tutorials and FAQs were available, you had to be online to access them. I was quite relieved to find tooltips as none of the icons looked familiar. Using a single window could have made the program a bit tidy and I found the many small windows quite annoying. The program would have done much better with a parent window and the rest of the windows could have been added as toolbars. Lack of a main window meant that the typical menu bar at the top wasn’t there. The launching of the program from the windows command prompt leaves a lot to be desired-once you closed the command prompt window the application crashed instantly. The Linux version of Synfig Studio offers more features than its windows counterparts- they opted to do two different software to run on different platforms instead of a single software that is similar on both platforms. Tooltips are well used all round the application. Finding your way among this maze of widows is almost impossible and it will take time before you get up to speed. If you are a first time user like I was, it does not get any better. On launching the program you are bombarded by a clutter of windows which is not very pleasant. Surprisingly, Synfig Studio launches from the windows command prompt. ![]() This is done via gradient paths which run along shapes. The Path-based Gradients feature which is only available in professional animation software helps to add soft shading to the animation and save you the trouble of painting every frame.This allows canvases to get the right pixel luminance resulting in better image lighting and colour composition High Dynamic-Range Imaging uses floating point mathematics to perform calculations.Temporal resolution independence automatically blends animation key frames to produce smooth motion.Also it allows for a degree of flexibility in that if the resolution of a project is to change, in built components are not affected and only imported raster images are pixelated. The spatial resolution feature allows for most elements to be vector based and layers to be generated using a set of parameters.Synfig Studio supports various types of layers including geometric, gradients, filters, distortions, transformation and fractal.Animations are represented in a custom file type, “.sifz”. Synfig Studio does has its vectors done in a powerful industry standard application that you don’t have to pay for. Synfig Studio is a multiplatform software available in Windows, Linux and MacOS. It breaks from the norm of frame by frame animation allowing you to create high quality animations with less resources. It uses vector and bitmap artwork to create high quality animations. Synfig Studio is a free open source 2D animation software. ![]() ![]() You can also change the light of the space by the paint color you choose a room with little natural lighting will benefit from a light and airy color, while one with plenty of sunlight may have more leniency in color choice. In your living room design, position lighting in accordance with any art you want to illuminate, and remember to have a well lit spot for reading-related activities. Do you have the ability to do overhead lighting, or will you need to use table and floor lamps? Either one can be design features in themselves, as well as putting the spotlight on other decor you want to showcase. Lighting is also an important feature to consider when decorating a living room. Likewise, if you want your sofa to be a statement piece then scale back the decor so they don’t fight for attention. If you go with neutrals for the big items, like sofas, armchairs and ottomans, then go a bit bold with decorative accessories-that way, you can easily swap out the small things when a new color scheme is in order. When thinking about room colors, most people have a tendency to go super neutral or boldly colorful in living rooms, but be careful of going overboard with either. ![]() When considering different design ideas for a living area, you’ll want it to be a space that makes your family and guests feel comfortable, but is also functional for day-to-day living. Read on for more handy living room ideas to maximize your new space: How do I decorate my living room? When it comes to living room design, there are really no hard-and-fast rules. As you start browsing living room decorating ideas for your home, think about the space's desired purpose and focus on a few staple items, such as a comfortable sofa and a coffee table, then choose the rest of the accent furniture and decor accordingly. A living room can serve many different functions, from a formal sitting area to a casual living space. ![]() ![]() ![]() Although each playthrough will vary, the result remains consistent, keeping the storyline linear. In a departure from previous Blizzard games, the campaign is non-linear, with Raynor taking jobs for money and using that money to buy additional units and upgrades. In the Terran campaign, the original StarCraft briefing room is replaced with an interactive version of the battlecruiser Hyperion, with Jim Raynor, a bitter and hard-drinking mercenary captain, as the central character. StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty features the return of the three species from the original game: Protoss, Terran, and Zerg. The new Terran briefing system allows the player to explore the inside of the battlecruiser Hyperion. At the time of its release, StarCraft II became the fastest-selling real-time strategy game, with over three million copies sold worldwide in the first month. The game was criticized for lacking features that existed in the original StarCraft game including LAN play and the ability to switch between multiplayer regions. Similar to its predecessor, StarCraft II was praised for its engaging gameplay, as well as its introduction of new features and improved storytelling. The game was met with critical acclaim, receiving an aggregated score of 93% from Metacritic, and it has been cited as one of the greatest video games ever made. The game includes new and returning characters and locations from the original game. The game is set four years after the events of 1998's Brood War, and follows the exploits of Jim Raynor as he leads an insurgent group against the autocratic Terran Dominion. Wings of Liberty focuses on the Terrans, while the expansions, Heart of the Swarm and Legacy of the Void, would focus on the Zerg and Protoss, respectively. Like its predecessor, the game revolves around three species: the Terrans (humans), the Zerg (a super-species of assimilated life forms), and the Protoss (a technologically advanced species with vast psionic powers). Wings of Liberty has been free-to-play since November 2017. A sequel to the 1998 video game StarCraft and the Brood War expansion pack, the game is best known as the original installment of StarCraft II which was later followed by a number of expansion packs. It was released worldwide in July 2010 for Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X. StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty is a science fiction real-time strategy video game developed and published by Blizzard Entertainment. StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty cover artwork, depicting protagonist Jim Raynor ![]() ![]() Its leader version, the Guardmaster, has a slightly better melee and ranged attack as well as twice the wounds, but isn’t otherwise a recommended Leader choice. It has an average ranged attack and a very weak melee attack, so there are better options. The Darkshard is a fighter type with the Scout runemark, which means it can use the ability Volley of Shots. The Dreadspear is a version of the Bleaksword, also with the Bulwark runemark, with a 2″ range melee attack with better damage. The Leader version (of the Bleaksword and the Dreadspear), the Lordling, is mostly an improved version of the standard Bleaksword. It already has 4 Toughness before that ability improves it, but few wounds and a weak 1 inch range melee weapon. ![]() ![]() The Bleaksword is a fighter with the Bulwark runemark, which makes it benefit from the Form Shieldwall Leader ability shared by all 7 cities. She has a good medium ranged attack and 2″ range melee attack, but she has low Toughness and Wounds (which is common to most Cities of Sigmar Leaders on foot). The Sorceress is a Leader with the Mystic runemark, which lets her cast the Quad Leader ability of any of the 7 cities. The Darkling Covens and Order Serpentis represent the Aelves that don’t work under one of the major Aelven Gods (part of the old Dark Elves range). Sorceress Darkling Covens/Order Serpentis As there are many fighter types and many abilities for each city, we recommend our guide that goes into detail. While there has been several expansions to other cities, only the original 7 are available in Warcry, representing the most famous cities in the realm of Fire and Life (Aqshy and Ghiran). You can play almost all miniatures from that range. Cities of Sigmar is one of the legacy warbands from the Order Grand Alliance, one of the bigger and most varied as well. ![]() ![]() It's still got some "issues" so please be sure to read the caveats posted there before you download it. ScreenRecycler is currently in pre-release Alpha but can be downloaded for free. To access remote computers simply enable ‘ScreenSharing’ on remote Macs, a vnc server like ‘UltraVNC’ on Windows machines or the inbuilt ones in the various Linuxes. ![]() TaoofMac actually thinks it already has reached this goal. Its aim is to be the best and most secure VNC client on the Mac. I used to use ScreenRecycler but unfortunately it doesnt work on anything later than OSX 10.10 (and thats. JollysFastVNC is a secure ARD and VNC client. It's not exactly pretty and it's not exactly speedy, but it is really pretty cool, if you ask me. You could also use any remote desktop app and connect from your iMac to your Mac Pro. What's cool about this and really sets it apart from your basic VNC setup, is that ScreenRecycler makes your Mac actually recognize the connected machine as another display, so it can be configured through System Prefs just like any other external monitor. To accomplish this bit of wizardry, ScreenRecycler uses VNC (a cross-platform app for remotely controlling another computer - I personally like Chicken of the VNC, but there are other clients you can try) to connect to the old machine. So far, I have looked into multiple apps, such as AirDisplay, Splashtop, WIDisplay, Synergy, and ScreenRecycler as mentioned by bwall's answer. ![]() ![]() This may have limited usefulness for many of you, but I like it as another example of things we do just because we can. The goal is this: just like you could extend the display of a Mac to a monitor using Thunderbolt, I would like to extend it to a Windows 10 screen using some software. Cleaner Nox App Player DAEMON Tools for Mac Pro Tools. If gaining the extra screen increases your productivity or adds value to your work, then spending money for a new monitor would be the waste, and the electricity spent is actually a worthwhile use of that resource. Alternatives to ScreenRecycler Audacity FileZilla iTools for Mac JollysFastVNC Trend Micro Dr. I came across this post on MacCast about ScreenRecycler, which enables you to use your old Mac (or PC) with a built-in monitor - like an old Powerbook or iMac, for example - purely as a secondary display, provided you can get it on your network. ScreenRecycler - Extra desktop space from another Mac Waste is defined as spending something purposelessly. ![]() ![]() ![]() “Our investments feature the standard hallmarks of being in growing submarkets with substantial drivers of commercial real estate demand. “Since our original founding 14 years ago, we have made 24 hotel investments utilizing four investment vehicles totaling $477 million in assets under management, and we look forward to improving upon our successful track record in the coming years,” said Rakesh Chauhan, co-founder and managing partner, Satori. 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![]() ![]() Releases after 6-22-2010 and before 10-12-2010 are likely ideal. On many addons, TotemBars can easily be added by editing the Addons files to change any reference of a SHAMAN class to that of a DRUID. Totem Bars may not appear, range indicators may not work, pet happiness may not display, Rage and Energy may not display, while Rage and Energy can be added through Ascension's custom UI Resources addon, the others may require editing by the user to have them work properly. The Hero class on Ascension is based on the Druid class of normal WoW, and as such, all Addons will see Heroes as Druids, and may disable certain features to that class. There may be some issues with Addons related to Project Ascension's custom features, specifically the Classless feature in relation to previously class specific/limited abilities. Troubleshooting Addon Issues on Project Ascension These sites host Addons for all versions of World of Warcraft, when finding an Addon, make sure to browse the repository for that Addon to see if it has a Wrath of the Lich King 3.3.5 or slightly earlier version.Ī site specifically catering to older Addons is:Īnd there is also the #addons channel of the Ascension Discord which hosts a few commonly used Addons. There are many sites and resources for finding Addons for this version of the game. Once an addon has been installed, the player can then view and enable/disable addons from the Character Selection screen in-game from the bottom left-hand corner of the screen. Inside each AddOn folder there should be a file that is "addon-name".toc. If you extract an AddOn to the folder and it does not show up in-game, double check that it has been installed correctly. ![]() Once the game is installed, all AddOns should be extracted/placed in your Ascension Install\Interface\AddOnsĪddOns may have only 1 folder for the AddOn or may have multiple modules for the same AddOn. Installing Addons is very easy, requiring the player to only copy a few files. Project Ascension uses a Wrath of the Lich King 3.3.5a core as it's base, and as such it is compatible with any addon that was made for the 3.3.5 version of the game, or is otherwise compatible (if made for a prior version of World of Warcraft.) Installing Addons on Project Ascension. Project Ascension uses a Wrath of the Lich King 3.3.5a core as it's base, and as such it is compatible with any addon that was made for the 3.3.5 version of the game, or is otherwise compatible (if made for a prior version of World of Warcraft.) ![]() |