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The aim is to gain "The Legend" on your main lords after a while.Īlso, don't do "bad deeds". The buffs he gets from that last one are very very nice, and top of adding a lot of flavour to your lord. You'll be basically progressing in name and notoriety with said lord as long as he keeps hiw winning rate above 90%. There's 3 of them IIRC, all of them have a minimum number of battle fought + minimum of 90% battle won overall with the lord. Another is "the pious" gained by staying regularly in settlements with chapels (in reverse, don't stay in settlements wit brothels, and in general without chapel building chain, bad idea).īut the best ones are the ones gained from having over 90% victory. The first you'll probably see is "The Saviour" that is gained by reinforcing several times allies (since you'll be walking around with 3 lords following your armies, the yusually get that pretty fast). The blessing is permanent for an army as long as you don't lose and don't retreatįor "names", Bretonnian lords will get specific names for specific action. Transfering or recruiting troops to whoever lord has received a blessing is a good idea if he doesn't have an army yet. Gachi already covered blessing of the lady, very important, and whoever gets the blessing should influence who is getting troops and who is just following around a full army without troops himself. If you do farms + mill in lots of place Bretonnia's economy can be very strong, so take advantage of this.Īh right, I forgot to talk about blessing of the Lady and about Names too. They should be your run of the mill "defensive line" in your armies. Your most cost effective unit from mid game onward are the "questing knights". Embeding in an army counts as a succsful hero action so take hero actions for the paladin's first vows, you'll finish their first vows in 5 turns if you just move the paladin out and in the army at the end of each turn 5 times.įor the lord and heroe's second vow, the battle at sea is almost always the easiest except when playing Repanse, by doing treasures at seas with armies having lords and heroes needing that. Make sure to have paladins take their vows too. They don't have supply line debuff, so basically, every full army should be followed by 3 lords that are supporting the fight and took a vow (which one you take is up to the situation). If you don't like cavalry, not sure you'll like that one.īretonnia needs to do vows so you want lords out several turns before starting to build their army. Late game your army are pretty much only cavalry yes. Students arranged at least 8 of their cut organic shapes on a sheet of 12×18″ white 80# paper, moving them around on the paper, considering the composition first before gluing, and overlapping at least 5 shapes, before gluing into place. Students learned that composition in art, means where things (or images) DAY 3 – Creating the collageįocuses on mainly lines, shapes and colors) and what composition meant in artwork. These shapes were then all paper clipped together and students wrote their name on the back of the last one and were saved in their class folder for the next class. So all in all, students had up to 13-14 shapes total. In addition, students chose 5-6 pieces of colored construction paper to cut organic shapes from as well, to add to their collection of cut shapes for their collage. Then they cut out various free-flowing, organic shapes from each section, -1 large shape per section- cutting straight into their papers, without drawing first, just like Matisse did! Students first cut out each painted rectangle from their painted paper. Sometimes the colors of liquid watercolors can be hard to see, since they are so saturated and appear very similar to one another in color within the ice cube trays. Students tested colors out on a paper towel before applying paint to their paper. With warm colors, I asked them to think about what the first 3 colors in the rainbow were, plus pink, and with cool colors I suggested think about the last 3 colors of the rainbow. I also said, “If you start with the first color in the rainbow, red- (that’s your 1st primary color) then skip the next color, then you’ve got what? (Yellow- that’s the 2nd primary color) then skip the next color to ? blue (that’s your 3rd primary color). For instance, for primary colors, I said – they consist of 3 colors, and when mixed they make the secondary colors. Some students were having a hard time recalling what those specific sets of colors were, so I gave them clues to jog their memory a little. I kept this up on the board for students as they painted (see pic below). The bottom row students could paint each section with any colors they wanted and could mix colors. In the top row, students could use those specific colors, painting any way they wanted –BUT– without mixing colors on their papers. Students were instructed to paint the top row with specific colors ( Left to Right) using only primary colors, using only secondary colors, using only warm colors, and using only cool colors. They began by folding a 12×18″ piece of paper 3 times, in order to create (8) rectangles, folding and pressing firmly each time to make sure they have visible creases to separate the 8 sections within their papers.Īfter unfolding the paper, students painted each rectangular section using liquid watercolors. DAY 1 – Creating the painted papersįor this Matisse inspired lesson, students created their own painted papers first, just like Matisse did! As opposed to geometric shapes (shapes that have straight lines and are usually symmetrical). We talked about how organic shapes have curving, free flowing lines and can be found in nature, like in clouds, puddles, leaves, and flowers. We also reviewed the word collage and students noticed how many of his cut paper shapes in his collages, resembled leaves and plant life, and learned how they were organic shapes. Painted papers with many different colors that were then used for his cut paper collages.Īlso learned how Matisse would cut right into the painted papers withoutĭrawing first, and called this technique “ painting “wild beast”) and how later in his career, he would paint his own personal One of a few painters in his day who started a new style of painting Talked about how Henri Matisse used a lot of bright, bold colors, simplified shapes, and was Showed them a Powerpoint slideshow of his artwork throughout the years, from Students in 3rd grade learned about the life and artwork of French artist Henri Matisse. geometric), COLOR (primary, secondary, warm and cool as well as color mixing), as well as a review on overlapping, abstract art and composition. I think this is a great end of the year art lesson because it only takes 3 classes (maybe even 2 if your art classes are longer than 40 minutes) and it’s fun! But more importantly, it’s a nice way to review and assess students understanding on the basic elements of art LINE (curving, wavy), SHAPE (organic vs. (Unfortunately, Common Rider just broke up.) Joined by ex-members of Screeching Weasel and Squirtgun, Michaels was poised to set the youth of the world straight with more songs of dissatisfaction and promises of a better tomorrow.Įmphatically ending any debates of who put the ska into Operation Ivy’s sound, Common Rider are closer in sound to the Wailers or the Skatalites than Minor Threat or Sham 69. Unlike Big Rig, Common Rider was going to be a real band, which would do more than just release an EP and disappear. In 1999, Lookout announced the release of an album called Last Wave Rockers by Common Rider, who were fronted, by one, Jesse Michaels. Big Rig, flew under the radar of fans happily imbibing Rancid, while still enjoying Op Ivy hits like “Sounds System” and “Knowledge”. In 1994, he formed the band Big Rig, who would release the EP Expansive Heart on Lookout. Always on the prowl for a re-union or band featuring ex-members of, Op Ivy devotees were constantly searching for word of Mr. The spotlight shining on Rancid was blotting out his legacy, as well as Operation Ivy’s.įortunately for Operation Ivy (and Lookout), despite all of their rebellious leaning, punks tend to be more nostalgic about their music than most. While Rancid were playing to stadiums, nary a word was heard from Jesse Michaels. Despite the harsher name, and somewhat harsher music, the East Village as well as the mall crowds embraced Rancid, and they became one of most well known punk bands. On Rancid’s second album, Armstrong announced his love for the Clash to the world, by attempting to pick up where the English sound rebels left off. Similarly, he left behind Michael’s utopian lyrics for a harsher look at the world, often the view of someone without a home, money or a job. With Rancid, Armstrong stripped Op Ivy of their ska leaning and replaced it with oi-tinged, street punk. Guitarist Tim Armstrong and bassist Matt Freemen went on to form Rancid, drummer Dave Mello joined Schlong, and vocalist Jesse Michaels became a myth (rumor has it that he became a Buddhist monk or a missionary). Their legacy would be any band that added Jamaican skank to Berkeley punk skronk. After receiving an offer to leave indie label Lookout Records for EMI, they broke up, refusing to compromise their morals for a larger stage. Of course, by the time we came to know Operation Ivy, they were long gone. More importantly, we had music for hours of couch moshing and basement skanking. Instead of being bored with nowhere to go, we could sing of revolution in the streets. Operation Ivy’s frenetic marriage of hardcore punk and ska provided an instantaneous escape from our immediate surroundings. While there were bands like Jawbreaker and Green Day who captured our attention, none held us as completely as Operation Ivy did. Freed from the bonds of the classroom, we could spend up to forty-five minutes sitting in someone’s car smoking cigarettes and listening to punk rock. This policy became our teenage Emancipation Proclamation. However, your senior year you were allowed to take off, which meant you leaving campus to go smoke cigarettes. For the first three years ,this mostly meant you got to eat pizza instead of cafeteria food unless you were cool enough to know someone in a higher grade who could drive, something I never had to worry about. What this meant was that you were allowed to leave campus during your lunch period, and, after you freshman year, anytime you had a free period. One of the perks of going to high school in an affluent (aka: safe, white and wealthy) Long Island suburb was the “Open School” policy. The setting is pretty new so I haven't figured out all of the largest cities, but the largest probably range at a couple hundred thousand, with perhaps one city in my version of the far East being significantly larger. I find that gives the setting a wilderness vibe, but also makes larger centers of population just close enough to be accessible, but not too easily. What is your preferred "homebase" size? Does it vary by level? In other words, do the PCs start in a village or small town and then graduate to a larger city or metropolis? Do your settlements range in population similarly to the D&D norms? While we're at it, what is the largest settlement in your world? Do you break the historical rules and have a city well over a million (remember Calimport in the old 2E days, with a population, I think, of 2 or 3 million?)įor my campaign, the starting settlement is a sizable village, with a small town about 10-20 miles away, a large city about 100 miles away, and a metropolis a few hundred miles away. But populations didn't go significantly above one million until after the Industrial Revolution of the early 19th century, with London over 6 million by 1900 (for those interested, this Wikipedia page is also very useful). In Medieval and Renaissance Europe, the largest cities ranged in the lower hundreds of thousands, although some cities in China and the Islamic world were larger. Carthage, Rome, Babylon), with Rome and Alexandria being the first cities to reach the million mark around two thousand years ago (according to this page). Historically speaking, the ancient cities of Mesopotamia and Egypt ranged in the tens of thousands, with cities reaching into the hundreds of thousands by classical antiquity (e.g. The metropolis ranges widely, but each setting has its own - from Greyhawk (69,500) to Waterdeep (132,661) in the Realms, to Absalom (303,900) and Katepesh (212,300) in Golarion. The large city is also a common setting, with Korvosa (18,486) and Magnimar (16,428) fitting that category in Golarion, and Neverwinter (23,192) in the Forgotten Realms. It seems that most classic D&D campaigns start off in some kind of small town - whetherFallcrest (1,350) in Nentir Vale, Sandpoint (1,240) in Golarion, or Shadowdale (1,402) in the Forgotten Realms. For the sake of simplicity, I like 4e's breakdowns with villages being up to about 1,000, towns up to about 10,000, cities up to about 25,000 and metropolises over 25,000, with small and large variations within those ranges. To refresh everyone's memories, D&D 3e breaks it down into thorp, hamlet, village, small and large town, small and large city, and metropolis. What population size is best for different usages? Do levels matter? Etc. Obviously this is a vague question, or rather series of questions, and a lot depends upon what role said settlement will have in one's campaign, but I wanted to open up a discussion about city and town population and design and how you use settlements in your campaign. In terms of fishkeeping, oscar fish are just another type of South American fish from blackwater conditions. Oscars can be found living solitary lives or in small groups. They prefer slow-moving rivers and tributaries with various structures, like tree limbs, where they can hide and claim territory. These ecosystems are heavily forested with a silt substrate. They have been documented in most countries throughout South America, but have known established populations in the United States as well as Singapore. Instead, these gentle giants scour the basin of the Amazon River basin in South America for whatever can fit in their mouths. They are a type of cichlid though they’re not as aggressive as some of their closest relatives. Oscar fish are scientifically known as Astronotus ocellatus. However, if you’re willing to give a very large tank to one single fish, then the oscar fish might be the best choice. The truth is that Oscars are monster fish that not many hobbyists have the ability to care for. Unfortunately, these fish are commonly sold as juveniles when they’re only a couple of inches big, tricking unknowing hobbyists about their true care requirements. They require long-term planning in regards to tank size, tank mates, and diet. The most popular type of oscar fish is the traditional orange and brown combination of the tiger oscar, but there are many varieties available for the more adventurous hobbyist. If given the right care, these fish can fill a larger tank all on their own. Many first-time oscar owners are not aware of their true size and just how quickly they will outgrow a tank. Like other popular freshwater fish, the oscar fish has been subjected to improper care by beginner and inexperienced hobbyists. So much so that they have been nicknamed the aquarium puppy or river dog by some due to their extremely playful behavior. These fish are big, colorful, and full of personality. Oscar fish are a longtime favorite in the aquarium hobby and one of the most popular freshwater fish period. So without further ado, let’s dive into our list! Introduction to Oscar Fish We’ll also include pictures of each type so you can identify them easily. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at eight common Oscar varieties. 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The first airline flight in America was a 23-minute jaunt across Tampa Bay in 1914, on which a single passenger joined the pilot in a noisy, windy open-cockpit Benoist flying boat.īy the 1920s, the Ford Trimotor reliably carried 13 passengers coast to coast, but its limited range (570 mi), slow cruising speed (100 mph), and modest instruments meant that the trip took 48 hours (though not all of it was aboard the Trimotor). ✈ The Most Fun RC Planes for Aviation Enthusiasts In comparison to these early flights, the DC-3 was a quantum leap forward. The interior of a fully restored C-47, one of the planes used to drop paratroopers on D-Day. Charly Triballeau/AFPīut really, the basic DC-3/C-47 configuration was so good, it needed little improvement. Its two Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp 14-cylinder radial engines produce 1200 hp each, providing thrust enough to lift 20-plus passengers and baggage or a 6,000-plus pound cargo load. Cruising at 160 to 180 mph, the DC-3 can fly about 1,600 miles, land in less than 3,000 feet, and take off again in less than 1,000 feet. Its low-speed handling and toughness made it the go-to airplane for a myriad of jobs including military special operations. In response to increased attacks by Viet Cong on rural South Vietnamese outposts in Vietnam in 1963, American Air Commandos began assisting the defense of small villages at night by using their C-47 transport aircraft to fly in circles and drop illumination flares, exposing attackers to the defending troops. The practice inspired the idea of fitting the C-47s with firepower and ultimately an Air Force effort called Project Gunship I. C-47 engages in psychological warfare by dropping leaflets in South Vietnam, 1969. The Air Force modified several C-47s by mounting three 7.62 mm General Electric miniguns to fire through two rear window openings and the side cargo door, all on the left side of the aircraft. 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As the publishing venture of Tom Doherty Associates, LLC, this company from New York City, New York, has also expanded to genres such as speculative fiction, mysteries, thrillers, and novels that expand various TV and video game properties. Whether you’re a fan of sci-fi and fantasy or spine-tingling horror, you’ll enjoy the acclaimed and huge fiction portfolio of Tor Books. Below we’ve featured 19 Top publishers of magical realism. (Hint: he is.) Josephine realizes that Mariss isn’t a human and that in order to save her father, she must risk everything.Have you written a magical realism novel? Are you now looking for a publisher? We’re here to help. Mariss moves in with them, and Josephine’s dad acts like he’s under a spell. But this girlfriend, Mariss, won’t leave. Anytime Josephine’s daddy brings home a girlfriend, Josephine gets rid of them quickly. Josephine A gainst the Sea by Shakirah BourneĪ mythological adventure story about growing up and family set in the Caribbean. While Zara navigates this new world, she learns the importance of feeling her emotions and expressing her thoughts–especially to her parents. Plus, no one remembers that life used to be different. Zara can’t explain why one day, everyone has their own soundtrack, and it’s normal to break out in song and dance! It’s embarrassing when she can’t control her own expressive dance numbers– they just come out unexpectedly. That Thing About Bollywood by Supriya Kelkar I predict that young readers will fall in love with the fascinating narratives within this sub-genre! Middle Grade Magical Realism Books Try one of these middle-grade choices on this magical realism list. You might also check out Beloved by American author Toni Morrison, or the short stories of Jorge Luis Borges.) Maybe you’ve read these, too? (Latin American literature is filled with magical realistic novels such as Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel. Allende’s books and award-winning books by Gabriel García Márquez like One Hundred Years of Solitude are classic examples of magical realism in adult literature. I fell in love with magical realism in college when I read Isabel Allende’s House of Spirits. For example, you could read the story of a girl on a farm with magical powers or artwork in a gallery that comes to life. Instead, you’ll find realistic stories containing fantastic elements, blurring between fantasy and reality. Unlike fantasy, there are no magicians or magical creatures. These are my recommendations, carefully chosen to share with you. The reviews below are my honest opinions from reading all these books –and more. Who am I to recommend you these children’s books? I’m a former teacher, a mom, and a writer. Since magical realism is one of my favorite genres, I’m excited to share my favorite magical realism books for middle grade readers ages 9 to 12. And it’s not just for Latin American literature, either. Do your kids love magical realism middle grade books? Magical realism books for tweens are realistic (ish) stories with magical elements. |