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Gutenberg free books7/31/2023 ![]() ![]() Recordings use different encoding settings such as 128 kbps. Supported formats may include mp3 audio, Apple iTunes audiobook format, the free Ogg Vorbis Audio format, and others. Most audiobooks are offered in different formats and are usually divided into chapters. Lots of famous classic novels that are worth the download if you ask me. Lett me name a few authors and books that caught my attention in first place: Hans Christian Andersen, Jane Austen, Balzac, Joseph Conrad, Descartes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Goethe, Kafka, Jack London, Nietzsche, Shakespeare, Edgar Allan Poe, Bram Stoker and Mark Twain. You find mostly classic literature on the site. While English is the dominant language on Project Gutenberg, you will find a good assortment of books for languages such as German, Chinese, French, Spanish, or Portuguese on the site as well. What follows are links to languages for which audiobooks are available the list is divided into languages with more than 50 audiobooks and those with less than 50 books. Each category page starts with quick jumps to authors or titles based on the first letter of the alphabet. The two main entry points are the human-read and computer-generated audiobook listings on the site. Human-read audio books are usually of higher quality than computer-generated ones but if you had to choose between no audiobook or one generated by a computer, you might pick the computer-generated one. Project Gutenberg offers human-read and computer-generated audiobooks on its site. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us via email We will highly appreciate your contributions and comments.The audiobook section of Project Gutenberg offers a great list of free audiobooks in various languages but with a strong emphasize on English audiobooks. Get started reading the Gutenberg Ebook Reader today! Go ahead, take a break with the Gutenberg Ebook Reader. Download immediately to emerge yourself in timeless classic world-famous literary works and incredible fairy tales. Create your own library and clean out the downloaded books easilyĪll of the greatest works of world literature is in one reading app.Customize your background color, screen brightness.Adjust font size, change reading speed and reading mode (moon or day).Clean, modern, user-friendly design that makes reading more comfortable for your eyes. ![]()
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Lethal enforcers snes requires gun7/31/2023 ![]() ![]() Game play revolves around you shooting enemies and projectiles that appear on the screen while not shooting the hostages and police that show up. Going through the whole game does not take long any can be done in one sitting, but being this is a port of an arcade game, the short game length is understandable. There is also a training stage that lets you try out your shooting ability. The game is broken into 5 missions that vary in length and end with a boss at the end. And by stop I mean shooting every bad guy you see on screen. Lethal Enforcers is puts you in the role of a police officer that is sent to a variety of locations around the city to stop criminals. Not realizing at the time that they made a port of the game for the SNES, I picked up to see how the game holds up to its arcade counterpart. Fast forward a few years and I found Lethal Enforcers used for the Super Nintendo system. One game I remember trying was Lethal Enforcer and while it wasn't the best game in the genre, I still had fun with it. When I did I would usually go for light gun games since it was something different and very few console games I owned where like them. ![]() Growing up I didn't get a chance to go to many arcades. So folks, anyone got a solution to this? Would be nice to have the information posted openly on the interwebs for all to see and use.REVIEW NOTE: This was reviewed without using the light gun. L14G1 and it's sub flavors of phototransistors do not work I'm not sure about that nor do I know the right part to make such a circuit with. I believe the LM741 being only 1Mhz could be an issue and it was metntioend to me that it could need an op amp upwards of 10mhz. LM741 op amp ciruit with a tept5600 series sensor, 1meg resistor in parallel with a 22pf cap & 2k variable resistor does not work. To me and I also built one amp circuit as well so I can list what DOES NOT work from my experience so far: I'm sure that bit of trivia will prove very valuable to you all in the future :Pĭoes anyone here know of a proper solution to replace the light sensor in these Justifier guns? I've been told it could very wellīe a custom part that is actually a phototransistor with a built in amp? I have tried many different phototransitors that have been suggested So, with special made homebrew, it'd be possible to craft a game that uses four light gun players, but the processing would be limited to about ~20% of the SNES' already anemic CPU power. With the second controller, they take turns each frame sending just one gun's data. ![]() This is why the Justifier setup uses daisy chaining on controller port 2. You could write software to probe PIO constantly to see when that controller's IObit changes, and manually latch the counters, but that would eat up all of your CPU time for the entire frame, so no software does it. So if you plug the controller into port 1, it functions fine, but it won't latch the counters, because that's just how the system was designed. ![]() Along with an "adjust your aim" screen to offset for the latency, this is how the light guns (including the Super Scope and MACS), work. Light guns watch for the CRT beam cannon, and flip that bit when they see it. The IObit line, when changed, latches the H/V counters which copies the current raster position of the PPU (the x,y coordinate of the current pixel being output). ![]()
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Ibiz vs meguiars7/31/2023 ![]() ![]() Waxes on the other hand, will sit nicely on top of sealants. Sealants need to bond to bare paint to have the most durability. Never put the wax underneath the sealant. If you’re using a sealant underneath, then always wait at least 12-24 hours before applying a wax on top. Just remember to wait enough time between applying the layers. Most sealants and waxes are compatible with each other though, so it’s not an issue if you want to try this out. So if you use a sealant that’s super hydrophobic and dirt repelling, and then top it with a natural wax, you’ll lose all the properties of the sealant until the wax wears away over time. This is because you only get the properties of whatever is on the top layer. I get the reason behind this, but it’s something I very rarely do. ![]() But there’s no pressure to do it very often because your paint will be protected by the sealant when the wax wears away. You can then top it with a natural wax to add that nice warm shine, whenever you feel like it. Turtle Wax 1 & Done versus Meguiars Ultimate Compound Detailing and the Beast 11K subscribers Subscribe 1.2K Share 81K views 2 years ago meguiars turtlewax turtlewax meguiars Turtle Wax. So if you put it underneath, your paint will stay protected for longer. The idea behind this, is that the sealant or synthetic wax is more durable than natural wax. Sometimes car owners will apply a more durable synthetic paste wax, or sealant to the paint, and then top it with a natural carnauba wax to enhance the shine. Is there any point in this? Will it even work? Can You Layer Different Waxes or Sealants?įinal question, what about laying different brands of waxes and sealants. ![]()
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Ssj3 powerup7/31/2023 ![]() The energy drain issues are exacerbated even further when Goku is turned back into a child in Dragon Ball GT, where he can only hold the transformation for a couple of seconds and struggles to utilize the power against Baby Vegeta. Using the form in this way does not appear to have the same exhaustive effect on the user that it does have when used for prolonged periods of time. during his sparring bout with Future Trunks). In Dragon Ball Super, these energy-sapping issues appear to be circumvented by Goku, through the utilization of Super Saiyan 3 in an extremely sporadic fashion for quick power boosts to overwhelm enemies (E.g. In the case of older Saiyans such as Nappa, usage of the form can even prove to be lethal to the user due to the stress imposed as a result of the massive power gain, compounded with any battle damage received by that time. The fused Gotenks was not able to maintain the transformation for very long either, reverting to his base form after substantially less than thirty minutes transformed. Performing it twice in a short time brought him to his knees and expended all of his remaining energy (in the manga, he does not revert to his original form until after Vegeta intervenes to buy him the minute that he needed, however). Goku acknowledged that he had little experience with the transformation, with his fight with Kid Buu being the first time he used it in a full fight with a living body. Satan distracted Kid Buu, he was unable to do so, draining his power completely and leaving him in a weakened, normal state where he could not even control the Super Spirit Bomb. Likewise, when the now fully living Super Saiyan 3 Goku attempted to regain energy while Vegeta and Mr. Kid Goku is able to transform into Super Saiyan 3 It was stated by Piccolo, however, that Dende's healing ability would've made Goku's revival energy return to normal. When the temporally revived Goku showed Babidi and Majin Buu the form, he cut his remaining temporal revival energy in half, and in the anime, when he shows his power to the excited Trunks and Goten, his energy was completely dissipated, forcing him to return to the Other World. However, with the enormous power, there are some very serious setbacks stemming from the rapid use of ki energy. In addition, this power could be sensed even as far as the distance between Earth and Sacred World of the Kai, something that not only shocked Shin, Kibito, and Gohan, but worried them as well. During subsequent transformations, Goku seemingly controlled it enough to prevent such dangerous side effects. Its power caused massive tidal waves and hurricane forces, and nearly shook the planet apart. The first time that Goku used this form on Earth, the tremendous force of the transformation caused the clouds to gravitate towards him. Goku awakening Super Saiyan 3 with a colossal roar ![]() A Super Saiyan 3 can easily beat opponents that a Super Saiyan 2 couldn't handle. The sudden awakening of Super Saiyan 3 is such a violent explosion of power that the user could potentially obliterate themselves. The difference between Super Saiyan 3 and Super Saiyan 2, its predecessor, is immediately noticeable as speed, strength, and endurance are all pushed far beyond the normal limits. If the user has died and is not encumbered by a living body, this strain is reduced somewhat, and additional energy depletion is minimized (such as in Goku's case during his first fight with Majin Buu). This notably leads to extended levels of fatigue, even long after powering down. Where the fourth stage of Super Saiyan's purpose was 100% utilization of physical stamina, the purpose of the Super Saiyan 3 transformation is to increase the utilization of ki, and as a result, the transformation consumes far more energy than even Super Saiyan 2. Notably, it appears that this form can only be achieved under out-of-the-norm circumstances, as Goku achieved the form while dead, and while Goten and Trunks could not attain the form, their fusion Gotenks was able to. This form of Super Saiyan is achievable by a Saiyan who has already obtained the Super Saiyan 2 form and then trains intensely. Goku as a Super Saiyan 3 watches Vegeta fight Kid BuuĪkira Toriyama stated in the Saikyō Jump's June 2014 interview that Super Saiyan 2 and 3 are nothing more than powered up variants of Super Saiyan and that mastering Super Saiyan could increase its power beyond that of Super Saiyan 2 and 3 while draining less energy. ![]()
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Iridient developer fuji settings7/31/2023 ![]() ![]() The SOOC JPEG is IMO the least attractive of these (apart from being too dark).Affinity Photo delivers a similar balanced result to Capture One but clearly lacks contrast, sharpness and detail rendering in the fine details of the background text.Also here IMO too aggressive rendering of the grass & foliage Iridient (my previous favourite, before trying the newest version of Capture One) disappointed me on this image: I couldn't get sufficient contrast in the text and finest details in that text do not seem to be resolved well enough (lines in the letters break up).Lightroom CC delivers reasonable results, albeit with subdued sharpness in the text (with optimal settings for Fuji X-Trans) and a hint of detail smearing artefacts in the foliage. ![]() Unfortunately Photo Ninja doesn't´t offer lens correction based on embedded EXIF data and delivers somewhat strange colours (for those into colour imaging) The image also seems to be overlaid by a visible grain structure. Photo Ninja brings out more contrast in the text but IMO renders the tree, grass and hedge too aggressively.max. field of view while still getting reasonably straight lines So I reduce the auto-correction to around 60% allowing me to retain around 28mm FF equ. However, left at 100% this correction effectively reduces the FF equ. widest angle of view of the XF 18-135 from 27mm to 28.5mm. Capture One now automatically corrects distortion (often prevalent on zooms) by straightening & cropping. Overall Capture One Pro 10 delivers IMO the most balanced result, with good contrast and sharpness in the background billboard text and not too aggressive rendering of the grass and the hedge.I further tried to prevent over sharpening (to which Fuji X-Trans files do not agree too well). Below you can see 200% crops of results achieved with each RAW converter (arranged in order of my personal preference): So, in case you don´t agree to my conclusions you´re most welcome to leave me a comment and/or suggestions below !īasically I aimed for maximum highlight recovery and dynamic range, covering all zones from pure black to white with balanced gradations of grey in between. ) from this comparison as these either were not available to me, or not compatible with Mac OS Sierra, or having an IMO too complex user interface (eg. However I excluded some RAW developers (Raw Therapee, Silkypix, ACDSee, Aperture. Adobe´s Photoshop Lightroom CC v2015.7 (with ACR 9.7)ĭisclaimer: I am not affiliated with any of the above software providers, nor a "fan-boy" of any one of them - I just choose the best solution for my type of images and workflow.Phase One´s Capture One Pro v10.0.0.193.I compared following RAW converters (in order of preference): ![]()
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Free action music clips for imovie7/31/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() It’s a fitting, deeply haunting track with which to open a film like “Apocalypse Now.” This dreamlike song from The Doors, featuring Jim Morrison’s hypnotic voice, ponders a somber journey towards death. The money keeps rolling in and his lavish lifestyle reaches the point of absurdity before his downfall begins.ġ0. Push It To the Limit – Paul Engemann – “Scarface”Ī somewhat cheesy sequence by today’s standards, this montage from “Scarface” does a great job of showing Tony Montana’s meteoric success. “Free Bird” is an iconic, long beast of a song and this sequence put it to surprisingly good use.ĩ. ![]() Its soundtrack has two good moments- the opening scene using “Money for Nothing” by Dire Straits, and this strikingly well-done killing spree scene in which Colin Firth bloodily wipes out a horde of zombified churchgoers. While a largely forgettable film, this action comedy features some sharp editing and quick-witted chase scenes. ![]() “Free Bird” by Lynyrd Skynyrd – “Kingsman: The Secret Service” This was a great song for signifying the new era of Bond and it’s packed with style.Ĩ. “Casino Royale” revitalized the franchise with Daniel Craig stepping into the role for the first time. James Bond movies have always had great intro themes. You Know My Name – Chris Cornell “Casino Royale” It’s hard to argue with the genius pairing of such an offbeat song with this scene.ħ. This scene has perhaps the most clever use of a pop track in both films, with an entire crew of the enemy ship downed by a single arrow propelled by a whistle. With all of the songs used in both “Guardians” films, it’s hard to pick a scene that uses a classic song most fittingly. “Come a Little Bit Closer” by Jay & The Americans – “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. Not that there aren’t many classic scenes in this film, but admit it, this is the one you think of when you hear this song.Ħ. Of course, the song that’s from THAT scene in “Reservoir Dogs” must be included on this list. Stuck In The Middle With You- Stealer’s Wheel – “Reservoir Dogs” This scene was topped off with Pesci’s funny yet haunting line,”I didn’t wanna get blood on your floor.”ĥ. What better way to follow an on-screen tantrum thrown by Joe Pesci in “Goodfellas” than some Donovan? A seemingly strange choice to play while Pesci and Robert De Niro murder a man in a brutal fashion, but it ends up working. The song is used to great comedic effect in the scene and it also manages to retain its fun and upbeat tone as the main characters whack zombies in the head while it plays. “Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen – “Shaun of the Dead”Ĭombining zombies with Queen takes some skill, but director Edgar Wright pulled it off in “Shaun of the Dead”. The grim realities of war have already begun to settle in these young men as this song about duty plays. The song takes on a more sullen tone as it plays over Joker and company getting their heads shaved before heading off to boot camp. “Hello Vietnam” usually doesn’t come to mind when people think of classic songs from that era, but it’s used superbly in “Full Metal Jacket”. “Hello Vietnam” – Johnny Wright – “Full Metal Jacket” Anyone who had an attachment to the Wolverine character in the past 20 years felt the same pit in their stomach and lump in their throat by the time this played over the credits.Ģ. There aren’t any songs more fitting to be put at the end of “Logan” than this, a perfect sendoff that encapsulates his life as a hero who never had it easy. “The Man Comes Around”- Johnny Cash – “Logan” Whether by pure skill or a keen sense of sound with scene, there’s a reason why some songs are difficult to separate from their iconic use in films like “Kill Bill,” “Pulp Fiction” and “The Godfather.” Here are our top picks for the best uses of songs in action movies.ġ. The right song, combined with the right scene in an action movie, can turn any moment into a classic. The song by Queen “Don’t Stop Me Now” is used to high effect in this fight scene in “Shaun of the Dead.” Image from IMDB. ![]()
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Memo ochoa7/31/2023 ![]() As the goalkeeper, if you go too early, you risk Lewandowski just slotting the ball to the opposite side of the goal, wait too long and you usually don’t have enough in your dive to catch up to the accuracy and power of his strike. He waits for the goalkeeper to move before he picks a side and hides his decision until the last possible moment. He’s gained a reputation as a penalty specialist because his approach is so effective. Nearly all of them will say the latter.īefore Lewandowski’s miss he had a penalty success rate of roughly 90 per cent. It often leads to the goalkeeper setting late, or not at all, and losing their balance as the taker speeds up their approach to the ball.Īsk any taker what is more intimidating in penalty-kick situations: a goalkeeper who is flapping about or one who calmly stands as big and focused as they can before the shot. It rarely has any impact and more often than not ends up being a distraction for the goalkeeper. You are using those movements as an attempt to visually distract the taker and create a moment of hesitation or doubt during their run-up. In theory, big and dramatic movements - arm-waving, jumping around - before the strike makes sense from the goalkeeper. In both cases, this often leads to awkward, sometimes even dramatic movements during the approach to the ball, throwing off the timing, and the accuracy of the strike or save. Just as a taker can overthink their penalty, so can a keeper with their attempt to make the save. “Usually (Lewandowski) watches the movement of the goalkeeper. “He didn’t watch the goalkeeper,” he continued. I congratulate him because he made an unbelievable save.”Īsked if Lewandowski had chosen his preferred side when he fired a low shot to Ochoa’s left, Szczęsny laughed and said “I’m not going to tell you his favorite side.” He has a history of being unbelievable at the World Cup, so unfortunately for us, he kept that going. “He made a great save from a penalty kick. “Their goalkeeper definitely was,” Szezesny said. ![]() Asked if the goalkeepers had been the heroes on the night, Szezesny removed himself from the equation. Szczęsny made four saves on the night and, like Ochoa, helped his team earn a valuable point. “You watch 15-20 penalties, you never know which side to choose. “It’s always difficult, when you watch video of Lewandowski’s penalties,” Ochoa said. Ochoa told reporters that he and fellow goalkeepers Alfredo Talavera and Rodolfo Cota had studied Lewandowski’s penalty kicks and rehearsed their methods. “He shows up in the biggest moments as a captain should.” “Wow, it was incredible, wasn’t it,” Mexico winger Uriel Antuna said when asked to describe the moment after Ochoa’s save. He’s a goalkeeper who gives us a lot of confidence.” “It’s easy to say that he’s been to five World Cups, but behind all of that is a lot of discipline and hard work. “Memo is a top goalkeeper,” forward Alexis Vega said. Him saving that penalty was so important for us to be able to rescue a point.” “I don’t know what he said,” said Sanchez. We know how great a leader he is and he showed it again.” “(The save) gave us a boost,” said midfielder Carlos Rodriguez. After the match Ochoa’s team-mates paid tribute to their veteran goalkeeper. Lewandowski did notpause as he typically does during his run up, which allowed Ochoa to make a reflex save to his left. He stood a short distance from the ball as the screeching sound of thousands of whistling Mexican fans filled the desert air.įour minutes had passed since the foul. ![]() Lewandowski would have a golden opportunity to score his first goal at a World Cup. The Poland fans who had been massively outnumbered and silenced erupted in cheer. Play continued for nearly two minutes before Australian Chris Beath was summoned to the VAR screen.īeath ruled that Moreno had pulled Lewandowski down with a shirt tug visible. It came in the 54th minute, when Mexico defender Hector Moreno tussled with Lewandowski inside the penalty area. Ochoa was hardly tested but one moment can thrust a player into tournament folklore. I hope he has to pick out many more balls than I do.” “I’ve seen many of his performances at the World Cup and he was always a genius,” Szczesny said. On the eve of the Group C match, Poland’s goalkeeper, Juventus’ Wojciech Szczesny praised Ochoa for his past tournament exploits. He was instrumental in Mexico’s upset win over Germany four years ago in Russia, and on Tuesday night, Ochoa’s superstar performance proved just how valuable he still is for El Tri at 37. His heroics at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, where he faced 14 shots from the host country in the group stage and made six saves, first established Ochoa as a popular tournament figure. Ochoa has a history of big performances on the biggest stage. ![]()
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Free nozbe alternative7/31/2023 ![]() ![]() Productivity Reports, Support, Integration, and more – Nozbe has Ratio and productivity reports that help track, measure, and gamify both personal and team productivity.They can also invite people without an account to work with them. Push notifications alert people about delegated tasks, and due dates. It supports cooperation and collaboration, allowing users to share projects and communicate through tasks with comments and attachments. It has native applications for iPhone and iPad, as well as for Android devices. ![]() It runs with a web browser, and it has desktop applications for Windows, Mac, and Linux.
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Eliza doolittle7/31/2023 ![]() ![]() I’m basically a massive hippie!Īt the same time, I think there’s a certain strength in and changing things - not just talk about it all but also act on it. I just wish that we can all get along really (laughs). They all entail things like connection, love, openness, care, and kindness for each other and also for the world we’re living in. A Sky Without Stars is more focused on confronting the issues and observing some things I haven’t noticed before, things I think are important. LUNA: Could you tell us the meaning behind the title, A Sky Without Stars?ĮLIZA: The album’s title is a thinly veiled reference to pollution and how climate change prevents us from seeing the stars - preventing us from enjoying what’s in front of us as we navigate a time where we’re inundated with an onslaught of overstimulation and misinformation.ĮLIZA: As a whole, the album is more of a confrontational album rather than what my previous album was, which was an escapist album, trying to get away from all the problems. I would say about six months or so in 2019. But then, I have just gotten in my stride with it. LUNA: How long have you been working on the album for?ĮLIZA: Well… Before COVID kicked off, I was writing a lot. I’m really gagging to share it with everyone! I really took my time with it because I really wanted to make sure that we worked on something cool for the release of it, including the videos. It’s been finished for a while, maybe a year and a half ago, but I kept tweaking it and working on the mixes. LUNA: It has been four years since your last album - how are you feeling about the new album release?ĮLIZA: I’m kind of ready to go. ![]() Read on below to find out more about ELIZA’s new album, performing live again post-lockdown, and her much-needed musical transformation. It features the minimalist yet edgy “Straight Talker,” the bass-heavy “Heat of the Moon,” and the hypnotically mellow “Everywhere I’ll Ever Be.” And if it's anything like what we've heard so far, ELIZA’s new album will be a sonically stunning mix of neo-soul, indie, and hip-hop. 16, ELIZA’s upcoming sophomore album, A Sky Without Stars marks a continuation of the second phase in her musical reinvention. Our first taste of ELIZA came with the critically acclaimed album A Real Romantic¸, featuring singles such as “Alone & Unafraid,” “All Night,” and “Wasn’t Looking,” which spawned a COLORS rendition with almost 25 million YouTube views to date. After all, they say the best musicians tend to be masters of reinvention. With various genres stretching beyond previously drawn boundaries and flirting with new territories, musicians are constantly itching to explore such areas while finding themselves and their true sound. Her transition from fresh-faced pop darling to R&B star isn't something new. ![]() Now, it’s just ELIZA, and a confrontational yet sensuous collection of groovy basslines layered with silky-smooth harmonies. ![]() Gone are the discography of Eliza Doolittle’s chirpy, pop songs. Doolittle decided to take a break away from the spotlight to focus on herself after releasing her second studio album In Your Hands in 2013.įast forward to 2017 when the singer-songwriter ditched her George Bernard Shaw–inspired moniker and re-emerged with a whole new direction and an entirely different sound. Dubbed the next Lily Allen, she had everything in the bag: chart-topping hits, performances at SXSW and Coachella, and a successful collaboration with Disclosure for one of the duo’s biggest selling singles, “You & Me,” which Doolittle was the brains and vocals behind.īut despite making waves in the mainstream pop realm, something wasn’t sitting right with the rising popstar. NO STRANGER TO POP - British singer-songwriter Eliza Doolittle first catapulted onto pop’s main stage when she released “Pack Up” in 2010. ![]()
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Mercenary risk of rain 27/31/2023 ![]() ![]() Rising Thunder can be used to knock smaller enemies into ceilings for extra damage.Rising Thunder can slash enemies that are still a bit underneath the Mercenary.To unlock Rising Thunder, you cannot touch the ground for 30 seconds.This applies to ALL flying enemies, including airborne bosses. If Blinding Assault is used in combination with a lot of movement speed items, the player can slam flying enemies into walls, dealing heavy damage.Care should be taken to not take fall damage on landing. This can be used to scout for items or chests, or can be paired with H3AD-5T v2, using the height gained to deal substantial damage to enemies. Using Whirlwind on a steep slope can send Mercenary flying upwards. ![]() By managing all his abilities carefully, the Mercenary can be almost untouchable even when surrounded by swarms of enemies. ![]()
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