![]() Possibly the greatest overall similarities, though, can be drawn to Army of Two: The 40th Day, particularly in the mix of taking cover, flanking and big action set pieces. ![]() The cover-based system, first made famous by Epic's Gears of War, is present in the game, along with elements of the Ghost Recon games. Whilst Specs Ops: The Line excels in its storytelling, it simply ticks the boxes at best with the third-person shooter gameplay. Play icon The triangle icon that indicates to play Should a soldier blindly follow orders? Or, as Lugo aptly puts it, is there "always a choice"? Differing from the brutish bravado of Call of Duty, Spec Ops really explores the consequences of war on the human mind. Possibly most affecting is the phosphorous mortar sequence, in which you are genuinely left feeling uneasy and shaken. The tale sees the typical role of military superhero turned on its head, as the gung-ho US bid to save Dubai actually wreaks even more havoc and suffering. ![]() While the narrative is a little clumsy in parts and the ending not particularly convincing, the overall story in Spec Ops is impressive. Walker has been sent into Dubai with fellow Delta soldiers Lugo and Adams to track down John Konrad (a literal reference if ever there was one), a decorated US military general who has gone seriously coco-loco in post-apocalypse Dubai, aided by his entire US 33rd company. "I did what was necessary," says a breathless Captain Martin Walker, Delta Force squad leader and main character in Spec Ops: The Line.
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![]() The SX trim goes sporty and upscale with: Front parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of the vehicle when parking).Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane).Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Kia and the car in front and adjusts speed based on navigation system data).The Carnival EX also has more safety systems as standard equipment: Interior intercom system (allows driver to communicate to rear passengers through stereo speakers).Interior camera (shows second- and third-row seats).Quiet mode (turns off rear stereo speakers when passengers are sleeping).12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system.Manual second- and third-row side window sunshades.Our recommended EX trim level adds the contents of the LX Seat package plus: Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob.Eight-way power-adjustable driver's seat.Eight-passenger capacity with middle second-row seat.Rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible behind the vehicle when parking)Īn LX Seat package adds a few more standard features including:.Safe exit assist (can prevent a rear passenger from opening a door into traffic approaching from behind).Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position). ![]() Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse).Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios).Rear seat reminder (alerts you to check the rear seat before exiting the vehicle). ![]() Driver attention warning (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued).Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android AutoĪdditionally, the Carnival LX includes several driver assist and collision avoidance systems:.Sliding and removable second-row captain's chairs. ![]() The climate control system heats and cools the cabin effectively, but the system's touch-sensitive controls offer no haptic feedback, which makes them cumbersome to interact with on the move. This minivan just doesn't feel quite as smooth or car-like as some other rivals. Our test Carnival managed to smooth out most bumps, but a few bad sections of freeway made our van shudder significantly more than any other we've driven through the same stretch. The third row isn't quite as spacious as in other minivans, but kids won't mind. Even then, adults will not be able to fully extend the legrests without having their feet touch the front-row seats. You can only fully recline and extend the legrests if you slide the seats fully toward the center and rear of the van. The optional second-row lounge-style seats have some flashy features, but try them before buying because we think they're a bit gimmicky. They are well suited for long drives, and the heating and cooling functions worked just as expected. How comfortable is the Carnival? The Carnival may well have the most comfortable front seats in the minivan segment. Is this the best pick for your minivan needs? Be sure to read our test team's Expert Rating of the Carnival to help you decide. The SX Prestige, meanwhile, now comes standard with a sliding bench-style second-row seat the formerly standard lounge seats are now optional. The SX trim now offers a standard blind-spot camera view and a 12.3-inch digital gauge display, previously available only on the higher SX Prestige trim. Introduced for the 2022 model year, when it replaced the previous Sedona minivan, the Carnival only reflects minor changes for 2023. The Carnival also isn't as good to drive as the Odyssey, though Kia's infotainment and driver assistance technologies are more advanced than what Honda provides. For now, electrified versions and all-wheel drive are unavailable, so the Carnival cannot match the Pacifica or Sienna on either front. Otherwise, this Kia uses a classic minivan recipe backed up by an excellent warranty. The styling and interior layout are what sets the Carnival apart from rivals such as the Chrysler Pacifica, Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna. X Expert Source Hovig ManouchekianĪuto Repair & Design Specialist Expert Interview. Wiggle it around a while and it should come off eventually. Wiggling the shock off the bolts can be surprisingly difficult, especially if the shocks are mounted on studs with a retaining bracket and everything's rusty. Remove the shock absorber from the bottom and top bolts. As the shock absorbs bounce, the fluid contacts the gas, causing resistance and dampening the spring action. Reservoir shocks are filled with fluid, and either pressurized air or nitrogen. ![]() It runs cool and is a popular performance choice for trucks.
And because there is support for 72 cameras coverage can be comprehensive. SmartViewer also lets you play and search the data according to the kind of event which occurred. You can view favorites and there is built in support for sequence function. With its log search you can look up the backup log, record or system user. Setting up the access and permission are easy and you can export videos and there’s a viewing app to boot. With Internet access the app automatically updates to the latest version. ![]() You can run up to 72 cameras on the system and use up to two monitors. SmartViewer is compatible with NVR and DVR cameras and devices. Running over a network you can keep an eye on recorded videos and live feeds via the intuitive interface. SmartViewer (Software for Both nvr or dvr)ĭeveloped by Samsung, SmartViewer is a management application that simplifies Wisenet device control. The surveillance feed is also accessible from the official website. Ivideon is available for the Android, iOS, Mac, Linux and Windows (This software is a good ip camera viewer windows 10). The sophisticated algorithms detects movements, flickers in fixtures and other changes that ordinary surveillance software cannot see. What Ivideon does is can the surroundings using the camera’s FOV. Its notifications have been enhanced so you don’t need to be constantly in front of the monitor. Whether it is from a smartphone or your computer the performance is the same. What’s even better is you can access all the cameras linked to the software. Once you’ve set it up the software runs automatically so if something happens you’ll be aware of it. The Ivideon works like a baby monitor except it is more efficient. If there’s a sound or a sudden occurrence you’ll be notified right away. The device sends notifications whether it is in the cloud or stored in your HDD. With this you can keep tabs on what’s going on even if you’re nowhere near the device. Ivideon comes in two editions, for home and business, and in terms of performance it is better than most free IP camera recording software. Ivideon Server (Best Free IP Camera Software) You can also get more details from our detailed Blue Iris software review post here. A mobile version for Android and the iOS is also available for download ( read real user reviews here). While there are differences between the desktop and mobile versions, they’re both intuitive and easy to use even if you are not an expert on surveillance.īlue Iris is available for Windows 8.1 and higher. The notifications are sent via email, loudspeaker and your mobile phone.īoth the desktop and mobile versions are easy to use so it belongs on this list of the best IP camera DVR software. The multiple view options allow you to keep an eye on every part of your home, and you get notifications and alerts in case motion is detected. You can also push on the Windows media server. There is a web server built in and there’s an option to post on the Blue Iris website. Blue Iris also captures JPG images and movies in AVI, MP4, Windows Media and other DVR formats. You can use up to 64 cameras including IP, the one on your PC, analog cards, networks, camcorders and webcams. Blue Iris (Security and Webcam Software)īlue Iris is a CCTV video security program that gives you full DVR security control using your PC. ![]() Deciding what to use can confusing, but no need to worry as we have rounded up the best camera DVR software. While CCTV DVR programs have the same purpose, the features, functionality and ease of use varies greatly. The efficiency of your home security system depends a lot on the video management software (VMS) you use.
![]() The wing and interfemoral membranes are nearly hairless and dark brown or black. Albino individuals have also been observed. lucifugus is glossy, and varies in color from dark brown, golden brown, reddish, to olive brown. ( Barbour and Davis, 1969 Fenton and Barclay, 1980 Tuttle, 1991 Wilson and Ruff, 1999) Little brown bats live over a wide latitudinal and elevational range. In those habitats, drinking water is provided by moisture on cave walls or condensation on the fur. Myotis lucifugus inhabits forested lands near water, but some subspecies can be found in dry climates where water is not readily available. ( Wilson and Ruff, 1999 Fenton and Barclay, 1980 Koopman and Gudmundsson, 1966 Nowak, 1994 Wilson and Ruff, 1999) Myotis lucifugus does not make tremendously long migrations during the change of seasons. Northern populations of bats enter hibernation in early September and end in mid-May southern populations enter in November and end their hibernation in mid-March. These sites usually include abandoned mines or caves where the temperature is continuously above freezing and humidity is high. Hibernaculum sites may be shared with Myotis yumanensis. Females use the same nursery colony every year. They are usually occupied only by females and their offspring. ![]() Nursery roosts are similar to day roosts but are warmer than ambient temperature. Day and night roosts are inhabited during spring, summer, and fall months, whereas during the winter, hibernacula sites are used. Night roosts are usually away from day roosts this may diminish the accumulation of feces at day roosts and avoid signaling predators. These roosts are primarily occupied when temperatures are below 15☌. Night roosts are selected for their confined spaces where large concentrations of bats can cluster together to increase the temperature in the roost. Day roosts have very little or no light, provide good shelter, and typically have southwestern exposures to provide heat for arousal from daily torpor. Day and night roosts are used by active bats and include, but are not limited to, buildings, trees, under rocks, and in piles of wood. Locations of roosts are chosen based upon the presence of stable ambient temperatures. ![]() Myotis lucifugus occupies three types of roosts: day, night, and hibernation roosts. ( Barbour and Davis, 1969 Fenton and Barclay, 1980 Nowak, 1994) Little brown bats are also absent from much of Florida, the southern Great Plains regions of the U.S., southern California, and parts of coast Virginia and the Carolinas. Those outlying records are presumed to have been the result of accidental ship transportation by humans. Although little brown bats are not found in northern Canada, individuals have been observed in Iceland and Kamchatka. Little brown bats, Myotis lucifugus, are abundant in southern Alaska, Canada, across the United States from the Pacific to Atlantic coasts, and the higher elevation forested regions of Mexico.
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![]() ![]() They simply play fighters that can heal, and make use of the mechanical nature of the Paladin without really embracing its lore. I have also seen players fall into the trap of “ignoring their oaths”, which is to say, taking the “Yes, and…” strategy so far they forget the “and” half of it. It should be a paladin who strives to make sacrifices so that their companions can succeed, because that is what a good character who holds his honor in high regard would do. As harsh as they should be in their treatment of evil, they should show respect and deference to those who follow the path of good. Make it clear that paladins should strive to be kind, not condescending. ![]() They delight in refusing to cooperate with others, and use the excuse, “I’m just playing my character!” to justify their stubbornness. They act arrogant, seeing themselves as moral superiors to others, and haughtily refusing to do quests that are beneath their dignity. All too often, I have seen players who are playing lawful good characters be jerks. Often, it is both easier and faster to reach a compromise that to sit there arguing – both in and out of game – with your party members. At other times, it would be better to agree to the quest, but simply ask that exceptions or small concessions be made so that your oath is not violated. Saying “No, my character will not do that.” is an answer best saved for times when the quest is obviously in strict violation of your oaths. For example, the situation might come up where a quest needs to be undertaken, but the paladin finds something objectionable about the quest.
![]() Marc Laidlaw's brainstorm note from Raising the Bar. Such technologies could have possibly been early designs of the Aperture Science Handheld Portal Device (noting the similarities on the muzzles and glowing barrels) However, Aperture Science remained mostly unharmed, due to the fact that their base was mostly deep underground, and apparently continued on testing protocols an unknown amount of time into the future.Ĭave Johnson claimed that Black Mesa had stolen technology from Aperture to be put on the market, a factor that contributed to Aperture Science's bankruptcy. The effect that the Xen invasion had on Aperture Science or any of Black Mesa's unnamed competitors is unknown as of now, although judging by the condition of the world after the Combine invasion, it is likely that any exposed infrastructure they could have has been similarly devastated. In addition, according to potentially biased information from Aperture Science, Black Mesa received a much larger percentage of contracts than average. As the same announcement states, Black Mesa is an equal opportunity employer with ethnic minority such as Eli Vance and female scientists such as Gina Cross respectively.Īperture Science was competing with Black Mesa on various government contracts, including the development of portal technology. It is also said that jobs in low-clearance security and materials handling are available. During the tram ride into the Black Mesa Facility that opens Half-Life, an announcement on the public address system states that the facility is seeking employees with backgrounds in theoretical physics, biotechnology, and various other high-tech scientific disciplines. A large amount of classified research is carried out, including the development of high-tech weapons and defense systems, research into extra-dimensional travel, teleportation, and the study of Xen. In addition to this legitimate research, several secret projects are also carried out at Black Mesa, which are deliberately left vague. The research is mostly conducted in the Black Mesa Research Facility and includes both pure research and applied science. Black Mesa undertakes research in various fields from standard scientific research to radiation, rocketry, theoretical physics, lasers, experimental propulsion, hydraulics, robotics, hydroelectricity, genetics, zoology, applied mathematics, and a very wide spectrum of research into chemistry and all manner of physics research. ![]() Whereas the other actions in Lizard Wizard are pretty much within the player’s control, the dungeon exploration aspect is very random and… arguably… not very rewarding, but I’ll come to that later. ![]() Both games work in very similar ways up until this point (albeit with an entirely different skin) and if that were it, this review would focus a lot more on the aesthetic differences between the two.Īs it stands though, Lizard Wizard differentiates itself by layering in a couple of additional mechanics, the most significant of which is the inclusion of a dungeon exploration mechanic. In Lizard Wizard the players collect magical ingredients like roots or mushrooms, and then use them to cast spells, summon familiars and wizards (who might be lizards) and buy towers (after conversion of the resources). In Raccoon Tycoon, these resources were relatively terrestrial - like wood, or stone - and the players built buildings. In both games (bearing in mind I will switch focus entirely to Lizard Wizard as soon as I can) players basically use cards to obtain resources and drive the value of resources in an open stock market - then dump those resources for another resource in order to build a more efficient engine (by investing in cards). ![]() Not so where Lizard Wizard is concerned though, because this particular game is a remake of 2018’s Raccoon Tycoon - which was also released by publisher Forbidden Games. Whether we’re talking about board or video games, remakes, remasters and reskins are increasingly common, however in most cases, the original version of any game targeted for such treatment will be at least four or five years old. |
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