Friday, March 30, 2012
Unknown
Author: Barbara Taylor Bradford
Genre: Fiction
Publisher: St Martin's Press
Released: 2012
Pages: 448 pages
Source: Publishers Weekly Magazine, Edition Feb'12*)
Friday, March 30, 2012
LETTER FROM A STRANGER
Author: Barbara Taylor Bradford
Genre: Fiction
Publisher: St Martin's Press
Released: 2012
Pages: 448 pages
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
YOU-CUBEZ.COM
You-Cubez.com is an advertising site that allows members to advertise their links in the form of a "cube". There are 3 ways of making money at You-Cubez.com. Either by clicking on "Cash Cubes", commissions from referrals, or selling cubes. How Does This Work? When you first sign up it might be a little confusing as to what you have to do. Most likely you will see this on your home page:
In a given day you can click at least 500 standard cubes. (not required). Standard cubes are those who do not have any icon next to them . When you click on these standard cubes you will earn what they call "cube funds". Do not get this confused with your standard balance or earnings.
Cube funds are basically your advertising funds. Kind of like what you see on traffic exchanges. Where you earn credits for viewing other sites. The same thing, except they are calling it "cube funds". Every 100 standard cubes clicked equals £1.00.
You will notice when you are clicking you will see some cubes are for sell. You can buy and sell cubes. Basically a advertising spot. Also a green check mark will appear next to the cube you have already viewed, so you will not forget which ones you have already viewed.
Depending on where a cube is located, it could be worth a lot of money. If you take your cursor and hover over the cubes you will see their stats and what the cube is worth.Earning cube funds by participating in the program will increase the value of your cubes, thus position on the pages, which means more traffic. Here are ways to increase the value of your cube:
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* A visitor does not have to sign up to be counted.
Cubes costs from just £1.00 for a minimum of 1 year and act as a direct "backlink". Cubes are arranged on the pages in order of value. The higher the value of your cube, the higher it's position on the pages. Your position should grow over time by your daily clicks and participation.
Cash cubes, these are the ones that you actually earn real cash from. The amount of cash cubes might vary daily depending on the rate of advertisers and your membership level. You will see at the top of the cube page how many are currently available. In order to see the available cash cubes click on the radio button "cash cubes" at the top of the page where it says:
Arrange Cubes By: Value (default)
Cash Cubes will be marked with a gold "coins" icon to the right of a cube.
These are the basics. If you need more help or have any questions about this site they have a excellent FAQ section with video tutorials on how to use the site. On your user page just look to your right underneath their logo and click " help".http://www.you-cubez.com/help.php
PROS:
1. All Countries Accepted - So far there are no restrictions and all can join and earn from this site. Will update if this changes.
2. Unlimited Direct Referrals - There are no limits on how many referrals you can have. Great for promoters and those who can refer a lot of people.
3. Paying - They are paying and payment proofs can be found on the forum and throughout the web. Here are a few places where you can view these proofs:
4. Forum - This site does have a forum. Forums are great for communication between members and staff. Members can post payment proofs, get support, and stay up to date on changes made to the site. You can find their forum here:
http://www.you-cubez.com/forum.php or LiveSupport: http://www.you-cubez.com/chat.php
5. Fixed Minimum Cashout - £6.00 is the set minimum cashout. From what we can see the minimum cashout will not increase after your first cashout.
6. Earn an advertising spot - You can purchase a cube for as little as £1.00 or you can earn it. One ways is by completing offers. For example, completing a offer that requires you to follow YouCubez on twitter. Days later you are credited with your own cube. You can find these offers in your account under my offers: http://you-cubez.com/my_offers.php You can also take your Earning Balance that you receive from clicking cash cubes and transfer it to your A/C balance to purchase a cube.
7. Established - Site has been online and paying since 2007. A great achievement for any site.
CONS:
1. Payment Wait Time Variations - Payment wait times used to be 72hrs, however due to the site's growth payment wait times have increased to 10 days. At times it can vary and lead to some left wondering if they will be paid. We are keeping track how long it takes to get paid with our cashouts.
More Info About This Site... Referral Earnings
· Earn up to £0.006 when level 1 referrals click cash cubes.
· Earn up to £0.003 when level 2 referrals click cash cubes.
· Earn up to 20% [ Items purchased by level 1 referrals ]
· Earn up to 10% [ Items purchased by level 2 referrals ]
· There are 3 different types of earnings. Cube Funds, Account Funds, and Earnings.
o Cube funds may only be added to cubes that you own or purchase in the future to increase the cube's value. Cube funds cannot be added to your A/c balance or cashed out.
o Account Funds can Only be used for purchasing items such as Cubes, Membership upgrades etc...Account funds cannot be cashed out or added to cube's to increase their value - They are strictly for purchasing item.
o Earnings can be cashout or you may transfer your earnings to your a/c balance.
· You can also earn cube funds (or a free cube!) from completing offers, and in some cases... earnings (with-drawable). Go to "my account" and click on "offers" on the left hand side of the page. Make sure you don't try to cheat the system or your account will be suspended!
· Manual approval offers (offers that require you to submit the offer for approval) are usually approved between 24 - 72 hours assuming your offer has converted. Automatic offers tend to convert immediately after you have completed the offer in full with valid information. There may be occasions where tracking is delayed and therefore this process could be longer.
· Members must have logged in at least 14 times before requesting their payment.
So what are you waiting? Let's Joining is Free! Click here to join!
Source: Ptc-Investigation.com*)
Saturday, March 24, 2012
BLOGGING OFFLINE SOFTWARE
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[New] Now Twitter users can set custom message source for new tweets,
which is ideal for microblog marketing.
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[New] Added watermark effect to photo plugin.
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[New] Added Select All menu item when right clicking at the Blog
Editor or HTML Source Editor.
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[New] Added the option to remember default username and password for
blog account setup.
Source: Cnet.com*)
Monday, March 19, 2012
LIVING IN MARS
1. The first spacecraft will be launched into orbit
around Mars. The craft will be used for the return to Earth and wIll be loaded
with fuel and food supplies for the astronaust return journey.
2. Spacecraft No.2; called Cargo- 1, will deliver
materials such as exploration vehicles, plants and foodstuff, it will also
contain the surface power system, most likely a small nuclear reactor.
3. The third. spacecraft will be residential module
laden with plenty of supplies and a scientific lab. This spacecraft will be the
astronauts primary base once they arrive. The craft will land near Cargo-1 and
will also hold an additional nuclear reactor.
4.Two years after the second and third crafts are
sent, a fourth piloted craft, containing six astronauts and a second surface
habitat, will follow. After 500 days on Mars, the astronauts will get in the
return spacecraft and head home.
In 1951, the now famous author Arthur C. Clarke wrote
a slim novel entitled The Sands of Mars. lt was one of the first attempts to
describe the colonization of our neighboring planet, and there is little doubt
that the novel inspired many of the scientists who have subsequently devoted
time to researching Mars. Clarke's science fiction, imagining domed cities in
which people could walk about freely, just as on Earth, made the idea of
colonizing Mars very appealing. There were red deserts and plants. The
temperature was so high and the air so dense that it was possible to go outside
wearing only Mars appropriate clothing and an oxygen mask. Real Mars explorers
will almost certainty never have such an experience. Even though research
indicates that Mars is much less similar to Earth than we once thought, that
has not curbed interest in building bases and colonies. Recent research has
also revealed both good and bad news when it comes to the chance of
establishing a permanent settlement. Promisingly, there appear to be large
quantities of ice right beneath the surface in many places on Mars. Easy access
to water would certainly make it less complicated to establish a base.
Unfortunately, the atmosphere is very thin, with a pressure similar to that
found 18.6 miles above the Earth. And there is no ozone layer protecting
against ultraviolet radiation from the sun, which means that it would always be
necessary to wear a space suit when going outside. Another issue hindering Mars
exploration is the difficulty of landing. The thin, erratic atmosphere is able
to slow dolwn probes weighing up to a couple of tons, and those can descend by
parachute. But this would be impossible with a 30 to 60 ton spacecraft, which
is the expected weight of payloads carrying all the necessary survival supplies
for a manned mission on the planet. The last phase of the landing would have to
be facilitated by braking rockets, which would require fuel to be carried
millions of miles from Earth. This presents such a problem that it's forcing
scientists to consider the possibility of producing fuel on Mars for the return
trip. The barren polar desert landscape of Devon Island in northern Canada is a
lot like Mars. Consequently, a small trial base has been established here.
COSMIC CAMPING
The residential module will be compact and will only
contain what is absolutely necessary for exploring and living on Mars.
ESTABLISHING A BASE
Most manned missions plan for 500 days spent on the
planet, but it's possible that astronauts would begin establishing a permanent
base in connection with the first landing. Because of the enormous distance and
long travel time, it would be necessary to consider staying on Mars for many
months, perhaps even for several years. The first base will most likely be
modest, and will encounter obstacles large and small from dust invading everything to cosmic radiation. The
first base would also most likely be prefabricated It would be built on Earth
and sent to Mars on board an unmanned spacecraft, which would limit its size. A
good estimate is a cylinder with a 26 foot diameter and a height of 36 feet, as
envisioned by the Mars Society, which is led by engineer Robert Zubrin. For
years, the organization has tried to prepare for man's trip to Mars, including
by building models of bases in Arctic Canada.
THIRD TIMES A CHARM
The society is now designing its third and most
sophisticated model, the three story Euro-MARS, meant to house six astronauts
for almost two years. On the ground floor will be scientific labs for the
anatysis of most samples on the spot, which will be necessary since it will not
be possible to bring much back to Earth. Scientists will rely heavily on an
electron microscope, which can look for microorganisms, and an X-ray spectrometer,
which can be used to determine the mineral makeup. A gas chromatograph can be
utilized to examine the samples' organic substance content.From the ground
floor, the astronauts will he able to access the surface by passing through two
air locks; between the two locks will be a repair shop. On the first floor will
be the living room, kitchen, bathroom, a storm cell and an exercise room.
Exercise wilt be crucial, because the gravity of Mars is roughly one-third of
the Earth's. In order to keep their bones and muscles fit, astronauts will have
to exercise for one to two hours a day. The storm cell will be necessary in
case of solar eruptions, which entail dangerously high radiation levels and
occur because Mars has a very thin atmosphere and no magnetic field whatsoever.
Though the base will of course be designed to be as comfortable as possible,
astronauts will spend quite a lot of time outside the base doing research. A
large part of their job will consist of driving around in large "tractors,"
complete with
pressure cabins and air locks, allowing them to leave
the vehicle and do fieldwork. Some of these expeditions may last several weeks
and take them up to 310 miles away from the base.
PLANTS AND FUEL
The two main tasks of the first base will be the production
of food and rocket fuel. Plants will be grown in greenhouses, which presents
the unique challenge of maintaining a terrestrial environment and climate on
Mars. One idea has been to create genetically modified plants, which could be
altered to cope with ultraviolet radiation and low temperatures and survive on
very lithe water. The second vital task for the astronauts will be the
production of fuel. They will use the Sabatier process, which involves a simple
reaction between hydrogen imported from Earth and CO2, from Mars atmosphere. In
the process, hydrogen and CO2 are converted into methane and water. The water
produced can then be separated into oxygen and hydrogen by electrolysis; the
hydrogen can be reused in the process, while the oxygen can be utilized to burn
methane in the rocket engine. The operation will require a lot of energy, so a
small nuclear power station will have to be built rather quickly close to the
base, likely being carried to the planet aboard one of the early spacecraft.
THE DREAM OF COLONIZATION
In the short term, man's presence on Mars will most
likely resemble the Amundsen Scott South Pole Station. But the dream of
colonizing Mars remains strong, and as space operations gradually become less
expensive, the emergence of a real colony is not impossible. It would mean
establishing something possibly like the domed cities described by Clarke in
his 1951 novel, and it would present an entirely new set of challenges. A
modest green house and small plants would no longer be enough; a closed
biosphere would be necessary, including both plants and animals, so as not to
have to import food from Earth. Another issue would be the transportation costs
of building materials, though it's not impossible that most could be created on
the planet. In the 1980s, scientists realized that it would actually be quite
easy to manufacture bricks on Mars. According to engineer Bruce MacKenzie of
the Mars Homestead Project, the best material for building the first city on
Mars is brick, which can be made by simply taking some surface dust, adding
water, and then squeezing, drying and baking it. It is also possible to produce
mortar and cement, so the first buildings on Mars could very be neat redbrick houses.
However, the low temperatures and the radiation from
space present special challenges. One solution could be to build the houses in
ditches and subsequently cover them with cement. Or, builders could construct a
dome over the entire settlement, which could be built in the shape of a square.
Under the dome, there could be green plants and perhaps an artificial lake as
well. Living beneath such a dome would, however, come at a price. The gravity
on Mars is only 38 percent as strong as the gravity on Earth, and children born
and raised on the planet might not be able to travel to Earth, because of their
muscles and bones adaptation to the weak gravity. Even settlers who had gone to
Mars as adults would probably face great difficulties if they wanted to visit
Earth again.
TERRAFORMING MARS
In the foreseeable future, a Mars colony could at most
support a few thousand people, but if it were possible to terraform the planet,
it could, in theory, support a much larger population. Terra forming changing
the temperature and atmosphere of a planet enough to enable humans to live
unconstrained on its surface is possible in theory. Scientists know that Mars
was once very similar to the Earth. According to geologists, there may have
been a large ocean in the Northern Hemisphere some 3 billion years ago, just as
there were rivers and active volcanoes. At that time, Mars was both warmer and
more humid, But recreating thisscenario would be a project that would demand
patience ever the course of many generations. Even in the most favorable
conditions, it would take several thousand years to convert the red planet to a
blue and green globe resembling the Earth. Nevertheless, scientists have
already begun to consider how to undertake such a spectacular project. The
first person to present the idea was Carl Sagan, who suggested terraforming
Venus in 1961.1n the following years, Sagan came to play a central role in the
exploration of the solar system, and in 1973 he described how it would be
possible to terraform Mars. Since then, the idea has been taken up by several
other scientists, the most well know of
whom is James Lovelock, a scientist and environ mentalist who first
proposed the Gaia hypothesis
about the Earth as a self-regulating superorganism. In
1984, he and Michael Ailaby wrote The Greening of Mars, in which they first
described the possibility of using chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) gases to create an
extensive global varming effect. Raising the planers temperature would be the
first step in successfully terraforming it. There are three possibilities first, as Lovelock suggested, by enriching
the atmosphere with powerful CFC gases that are much more efficient all warming
than the CO2 that is already present. The second possibility would be to
increase solar radiation by placing giant mirrors in orbit around the planet. Finally,
fine dust, perhaps from the two small moons Phobos and Deimos, could be spread
over the polar caps,allowing Mars to absorb sunlight more efficiently.
ADDING MELTED ICE TO THE ATMOSPHERE
If the polar caps were melted on purpose, then the
billions of tons of ice and snow found there could contribute to the
atmospheric density and thus to global warming. But if scientists hope to
generate a seriously denser atmosphere, it may also be necessary to include the
ice found below the surface, which melts once it is brought into contact with
the air. Bringing the ice into the open vvould probably
require using powerful explosives or perhaps
bombarding Mars with giant rocks and meteors, which could crack the surface
open. But even after hundreds of years of endeavors, the atmosphere would still
be cold, thin and almost devoid of
oxygen. Consequently, biologists would take over for the next few steps,
introducing a robust fauna. At first it could be customized moss and lichen,
followed by pine trees. The plants would generate fertile topsoil and convert
atmospheric CO2 into oxygen. Later, scientists hypothesize, genetically
modified animals that could survive in the tough climate could follow. The last
step in colonization would be to leave the domed cities and occupy the entire
planet, though this is not on the horizon in the foreseeable future. Only with
the investment of significant time, energy and financial resources might
science one day transform the red planet.
Source: Science Illustrated Magazine, Edition Jan'12*)
Saturday, March 17, 2012
TOTAL WAR: SHOGUN 2: SHOWN FALL OF THE SAMURAI
Naval blazing
Longer cold snaps aren't the only new feature the humble Total War grunt has to worry about. Now the poor fools who do all the heavy trigger-pulling and sword-slashing can be slain between battles by naval bombardment. Select a friendly fleet on the campaign map and range circle appears. Any army within this zone o'-death may be pummeled without risk. You won't devastate targets, but hounding an invasion force as it trudges down a long coastal road could become the difference between victory and defeat in a later battle. Mark this moment. In Fall of the Samurai, Total War navies finally go from being mere amusing distractions to indispensable strategic tools. That bombardment ability can also he used to clobber cities, neutralize coastal batteries (a new budable structure) and turn the tide in normal ground battles.
Longer cold snaps aren't the only new feature the humble Total War grunt has to worry about. Now the poor fools who do all the heavy trigger-pulling and sword-slashing can be slain between battles by naval bombardment. Select a friendly fleet on the campaign map and range circle appears. Any army within this zone o'-death may be pummeled without risk. You won't devastate targets, but hounding an invasion force as it trudges down a long coastal road could become the difference between victory and defeat in a later battle. Mark this moment. In Fall of the Samurai, Total War navies finally go from being mere amusing distractions to indispensable strategic tools. That bombardment ability can also he used to clobber cities, neutralize coastal batteries (a new budable structure) and turn the tide in normal ground battles.
Secret servants
Unsurprisingly, given the 300 year period hift, most of the cast of spies and rabblerousers don't come direct from Shogun 2. Working alongside familiar Shinobi (ninjas) and Geisha are two faction-specific secret policemen the Ishen Shishi (Imperialist) and Shinsengumi (Shogunate) and the massively useful Foreign Veteran. Remember the nasty Colonel Bagley in The Last Samurai? That's the kind of calculating, conscience-free mere you get when you employ a foreign veteran. With one of these embedded in an army, your troops will move, reload and gain experience faster. With only a day to play the surprisingly polished alpha build, I didn't have time to hoof through the full quarter-century long campaign, but I did via an existing save file get a tantalizing sneak peek at late game politics and a riny compositions. Rather than gleefully dissolving all your carefully cultivated alliances and forcing you into a grueling multifront struggle for survival, Realm Divide in Fall of the Samurai involves making a difficult choice. If you fancy it, you can leave the Shogunate and Imperialist factions to fight amongst themselves and go it alone as an independent republic. Alternatively you can accept the responsibilities and regalia of Shogtmate or Imperial "Vanguard" (the choice will depend on your current allegiance). By the time of Realm Divide, your troops will be doing most of their slaying with Western designed rifles and artillery pieces. rather than cold steel and arrows.
Unsurprisingly, given the 300 year period hift, most of the cast of spies and rabblerousers don't come direct from Shogun 2. Working alongside familiar Shinobi (ninjas) and Geisha are two faction-specific secret policemen the Ishen Shishi (Imperialist) and Shinsengumi (Shogunate) and the massively useful Foreign Veteran. Remember the nasty Colonel Bagley in The Last Samurai? That's the kind of calculating, conscience-free mere you get when you employ a foreign veteran. With one of these embedded in an army, your troops will move, reload and gain experience faster. With only a day to play the surprisingly polished alpha build, I didn't have time to hoof through the full quarter-century long campaign, but I did via an existing save file get a tantalizing sneak peek at late game politics and a riny compositions. Rather than gleefully dissolving all your carefully cultivated alliances and forcing you into a grueling multifront struggle for survival, Realm Divide in Fall of the Samurai involves making a difficult choice. If you fancy it, you can leave the Shogunate and Imperialist factions to fight amongst themselves and go it alone as an independent republic. Alternatively you can accept the responsibilities and regalia of Shogtmate or Imperial "Vanguard" (the choice will depend on your current allegiance). By the time of Realm Divide, your troops will be doing most of their slaying with Western designed rifles and artillery pieces. rather than cold steel and arrows.
Shipping forecast
Improvements in naval leadership sound even more substantial. Lead Campaign Designer Janos Gaspar described how computer controlled admirals now have a much more sophisticated understanding of geography and, thanks to a new taskforce system, are much better at setting up fleets and dealing with several tasks simultaneously. Expect to see enemy ships sagely switching from blockades to bombardments, and dashing off to help with troop transportation when the need arises. Away from battlefields and brine, Creative Assembly has actually been lobotomizing their AI. Apparently, in the current build, silicon powers are far too efficient at managing their economies and will routinely outproduce most players by 30 to 35 percent. In the unlikely event Fall of Samurai's reworked AT fails to stretch you, then a couple of series additions will allow for some self imposed challenge stiffening. Winning every engagement with a mix of inspired tactics and encyclopedic knowledge of unit stats? Try Battle Realism Mode's restricted camera, absent min imap, and limited enemy intel. Alternatively, make life hard for yourself by handing over a few units to the AI. Not only is it now possible to participate in 40 vs. 40 unit scraps thanks to an altered approach to reinforcements, but packets of troops can be passed to the Al together with simple "attack" or "defend" instructions. Is this the first step on the road to multitier Take Command style armies and plausible battlefield subordinates? Probably not, but it's an intriguing development. Oh, and if you want to know why Fall of the Samurai looks, feels and plays the way it does, a good place to start is the book list on www.stephenturnbull.com. An evening with Japanese film When The Last Sword Is Dream should also prove illuminating.
Improvements in naval leadership sound even more substantial. Lead Campaign Designer Janos Gaspar described how computer controlled admirals now have a much more sophisticated understanding of geography and, thanks to a new taskforce system, are much better at setting up fleets and dealing with several tasks simultaneously. Expect to see enemy ships sagely switching from blockades to bombardments, and dashing off to help with troop transportation when the need arises. Away from battlefields and brine, Creative Assembly has actually been lobotomizing their AI. Apparently, in the current build, silicon powers are far too efficient at managing their economies and will routinely outproduce most players by 30 to 35 percent. In the unlikely event Fall of Samurai's reworked AT fails to stretch you, then a couple of series additions will allow for some self imposed challenge stiffening. Winning every engagement with a mix of inspired tactics and encyclopedic knowledge of unit stats? Try Battle Realism Mode's restricted camera, absent min imap, and limited enemy intel. Alternatively, make life hard for yourself by handing over a few units to the AI. Not only is it now possible to participate in 40 vs. 40 unit scraps thanks to an altered approach to reinforcements, but packets of troops can be passed to the Al together with simple "attack" or "defend" instructions. Is this the first step on the road to multitier Take Command style armies and plausible battlefield subordinates? Probably not, but it's an intriguing development. Oh, and if you want to know why Fall of the Samurai looks, feels and plays the way it does, a good place to start is the book list on www.stephenturnbull.com. An evening with Japanese film When The Last Sword Is Dream should also prove illuminating.
Stabbing westward
While the game's relationship to The Last Samurai isn't nearly as close as it might first appear, the devs have still taken inspiration over its action sequences. Satsuma Rebellion style revolts will happen now and again, meaning players will find themselves leading expeditions into the back country to suppress armies of disgru tided nobles. The samurai sprinting stirringly through storms of machinegun and rifle fire are far more likely to be foes than friends. As your lands lurch into modernity, so too will the interface, the campaign map and the background music. The sounds of traditional Japan will slowly and subtly give ground to Western instruments and motifs. Screen furniture will assume a more mechanized look. A completely reorganized campaign map, graced by new loftier peaks, will acquire smokestacks and smoggy blemishes. Total War is knocking on the door of the 20th century, and that door is sootcaked and strarme. As historical themes go, it's hard to think of one fresher or more alluring than Boshin War-era Japan. Cynics may point out that the real conflict "only" claimed the lives of 4,000 people, and that it featured more nervous scuffles than full-scale pitched battles, but this would be a tad unfair to the game. As Lead Battle Designer Jamie Ferguson observes: "With all Total War games we start with a factual startpoint then allow for counter-factual history to take place... There's nothing to say that, if either side had decided to get really serious, it couldn't have ended up in a conflict far more bloody than the American Civil War." A conflict far more bloody than the American Civil War? With Total War's unit counts that could be a tall order, but then again, with Gading guns, naval barrages and repeating rifles in our armories for the first time, anything's possible.
While the game's relationship to The Last Samurai isn't nearly as close as it might first appear, the devs have still taken inspiration over its action sequences. Satsuma Rebellion style revolts will happen now and again, meaning players will find themselves leading expeditions into the back country to suppress armies of disgru tided nobles. The samurai sprinting stirringly through storms of machinegun and rifle fire are far more likely to be foes than friends. As your lands lurch into modernity, so too will the interface, the campaign map and the background music. The sounds of traditional Japan will slowly and subtly give ground to Western instruments and motifs. Screen furniture will assume a more mechanized look. A completely reorganized campaign map, graced by new loftier peaks, will acquire smokestacks and smoggy blemishes. Total War is knocking on the door of the 20th century, and that door is sootcaked and strarme. As historical themes go, it's hard to think of one fresher or more alluring than Boshin War-era Japan. Cynics may point out that the real conflict "only" claimed the lives of 4,000 people, and that it featured more nervous scuffles than full-scale pitched battles, but this would be a tad unfair to the game. As Lead Battle Designer Jamie Ferguson observes: "With all Total War games we start with a factual startpoint then allow for counter-factual history to take place... There's nothing to say that, if either side had decided to get really serious, it couldn't have ended up in a conflict far more bloody than the American Civil War." A conflict far more bloody than the American Civil War? With Total War's unit counts that could be a tall order, but then again, with Gading guns, naval barrages and repeating rifles in our armories for the first time, anything's possible.
Genre: Turn-Based Strategy
Publisher: SEGA Europe
Developer: Creative Assembly
Released: 2012
Source: PC Gamer Magazine, Edition Mar'12*)
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
MIGRATING AWAY FROM CLOVIS
Source: Archaeology Magazine, Edition Jan'12*)
