Download or read book Dual Wield written by Jon Stone and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2022-02-21 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years, poetry and video games have begun talking to – and taking from – one another in earnest. Poets, ever in pursuit of meaning, now draw inspiration from digital-interactive fantasy worlds, while video game developers aim to enrich their creations by imbuing them with poetic depth. This book investigates the phenomena of poem-game hybrids and other forms of poetic-ludic interplay, making use of both a multidisciplinary critical approach and the author’s own experiments in building and testing hybrid artefacts. What emerges is the suggestion of a future where reading and playing are no longer seen as separate endeavours, where the quests for sensory pleasure and philosophic insight are one and the same.
Download or read book Dual Wield written by Jon Stone and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2022-02-21 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years, poetry and video games have begun talking to – and taking from – one another in earnest. Poets, ever in pursuit of meaning, now draw inspiration from digital-interactive fantasy worlds, while video game developers aim to enrich their creations by imbuing them with poetic depth. This book investigates the phenomena of poem-game hybrids and other forms of poetic-ludic interplay, making use of both a multidisciplinary critical approach and the author’s own experiments in building and testing hybrid artefacts. What emerges is the suggestion of a future where reading and playing are no longer seen as separate endeavours, where the quests for sensory pleasure and philosophic insight are one and the same.
Download or read book Dual Wield Fly Conquer written by Michael Lummis and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This expanded edition features updated content and all-new chapters, including an art gallery, a history of Minecraft, and bigger & better projects. --Amazon.com.
Download or read book The Use of Medieval Weaponry written by Eric Lowe and published by Aeon Books. This book was released on 2020-11-30 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From fantasy novels and cosplay to Renaissance festivals and roleplaying games, the love for medieval weapons runs deep. But how were they actually used? In The Use of Medieval Weaponry, historical fencing instructor and competitive fighter, Eric Lowe brings together the words of over a dozen medieval masters, as well as the practical experience of contemporary historical European martial artists, to answer this deceptively simple question. For the first time, learn to see weapons from the perspective, not of ancient generals or modern museum curators, but the people holding the sword. Compare weapons in combat, consider the pros and cons of different types and styles, and discover how medieval warriors adapted their art to their favorite tools. Whether you are an armchair enthusiast or a fighter ready to step up your game, Lowe takes you inside the world of medieval martial arts as no one else can.
Download or read book The Medieval Crossbow written by ELLIS-GORMAN STUART and published by Pen & Sword Military. This book was released on 2022-05-30 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The crossbow is an iconic weapon of the Middle Ages and, alongside the longbow, one of the most effective ranged weapons of the pre-gunpowder era. Unfortunately, despite its general fame it has been decades since an in-depth history of the medieval crossbow has been published, which is why Stuart Ellis-Gorman's detailed, accessible, and highly illustrated study is so valuable. The Medieval Crossbow approaches the history of the crossbow from two directions. The first is a technical study of the design and construction of the medieval crossbow, the many different kinds of crossbows used during the Middle Ages, and finally a consideration of the relationship between crossbows and art. The second half of the book explores the history of the crossbow, from its origins in ancient China to its decline in sixteenth-century Europe. Along the way it explores the challenges in deciphering the crossbow's early medieval history as well as its prominence in warfare and sport shooting in the High and Later Middle Ages. This fascinating book brings together the work of a wide range of accomplished crossbow scholars and incorporates the author's own original research to create an account of the medieval crossbow that will appeal to anyone looking to gain an insight into one of the most important weapons of the Middle Ages.
Download or read book Arcanum written by Joseph Barresi and published by midnightrise. This book was released on 2011-03-30 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At long last the core rule book for the World of Arator is here! Included within these pages are the full current rules and all information needed in order to play games within the Arcanum: World of Arator universe. Also detailed within this book are: A complete, comphensive listing of all 20+ character classes a player can be. Classes in the Arcanum universe become even more powerful after level 50, by being "promoted" to an even more powerful version of the original class. All character classes have access to 10 powerful special talents at the start of level 1 and these abilities only get stronger as a player levels. After level 50 all player classes will receive 5 new talents that are even deadlier. Character classes can learn many different special abiltiies such as wrestling, duel wielding, acrobatics, blacksmithing, leatherworking, enchanting, and many more. All classes come stock with their own special abilties but it doesn't stop there, any player class can learn any special ability they want in addition to the ones they have as a class. Choose between dozens of different races including sun elves, dark elves, dwarves, halflings, orcs, hobgoblins, goblins, trolls, kobolds and many more. Learn all about the game and how armor ratings work, health points, energy points, magic, and combat. The only limitations within the Arcanum universe is what your imagination can summon into being.
Download or read book Saint s Row Strategy Guide written by GamerGuides.com and published by Gamer Guides. This book was released on 2022-09-24 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set in the fictional city of Santo Ileso, you'll need to guide a small group of puckish rogues as they attempt to reverse their fortunes, exact revenge, and found their own lucrative criminal empire. Seize control of Santo Ileso from Marshall, the Idols, and Los Panteros and establish your own street gang - the Saints - by completing various missions, side hustles, ventures and other activities. This guide will provide details on how to conquer each region in Santo Ileso and contains information about perks, skills, weapons and challenges, among other relevant gameplay tips and tricks.. - A Walkthrough for the game's Missions - Tips for completing Challenges and earning Perks - Information about unlocking Skills and the best Skills to use in various combat scenarios - How to conquer regions by completing Ventures, Side Hustles, Threats and Discoveries - The locations of the game's various Collectibles - Details about Weapons and their Signature Abilities
Download or read book Lineage II written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finding Order in the Chaotic Chronicle Player-tested tips to help you survive, advance and get the most out of your playing time Level-based skill descriptions and hard stats for all fighting, spellcasting and crafting Effective tactics for parties, PvP action, clan warfare and castle sieges Complete quest descriptionswho, what, when and where Stats on all weapons, armor, and enemy drops Traveler's guide and maps for the entire world, including cities, dungeons, ships and gatekeepers
Download or read book Pathfinder Rise of the Runelords Part 2 written by Richard Pett and published by Paizo Pub Llc. This book was released on 2007-10-01 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rise of the Runelords Adventure Path continues with the second adventure: "The Skinsaw Murders." A sudden string of brutal killings terrorizes Sandpoint, and the killer's mark bears a distrubing similarity to the strange rune the goblins in the previous adventure had taken as their tribal totem. Investigation leads the heroes to confront a sinister murderer who has claimed a notorious haunted mansion as his lair. Yet this murderer is one of many, a member of a group of killers who call themselves the Skinsaw Men and have adopted an ancient magic involving the seven deadly sins. The PCs must travel to the bustling city of Magnimar to unravel the truth behind the rune, but in so doing may become prime suspects in the killings themselves! This volume of Pathfinder includes a detailed description of the city of Magnimar, several new monsters, and rules for new types of wizardly specialists who focus their studies on sin magic.
Download or read book Halo 2 written by Prima Games (Firm) and published by Prima Games. This book was released on 2004 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Official Halo 2 Guide: Strategy Evolved Developed on-site at Bungie studios and written by the elite Piggyback team, this guide includes an encyclopedic appraisal of Halo 2's multiplayer mode; a full, highly accessible walkthrough for the epic Campaign mode; and everything on basic play, all in one book. The product of over four months of writing, research, and design, this guide includes: ·Detailed annotated maps: outwit multiplayer opponents with your intimate knowledge of level architecture ·Study all features of multiplayer maps, from power-up locations to "secret" areas, attack routes, and more ·Includes and exhaustive rundown of preset and custom game types—design your own multiplayer match and attract the best crowd ·Features hundreds of digital screenshots to illustrate key points ·Packed with tips, tactics, and techniques from the Bungie team ·Learn about every adversary, vehicle, and weapon—their strengths and shortcomings and how you can exploit these ·Confidently negotiate the huge Campaign mode with our exclusive maps and step-by-step walkthrough ·Designed to enhance the Halo 2 experience for newcomers and Halo: Combat Evolved veterans alike
Download or read book Patrolling the Homeland written by John R. Parsons and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-12-30 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Patrolling the Homeland explores the tension surrounding the militarization of national borders through the perspective of US militia volunteers. Amidst a humanitarian crisis in which more than 7,800 people have lost their lives attempting to cross the border, US militias patrol the deserts along the Mexican border in camouflage, armed with assault rifles and night-vision goggles to "protect" the US. How and why US border militias conduct their activities is paramount to understanding similar movements, ideologies, and rhetoric around the world that oppose the movement of refugees and support the closing or restriction of international and regional borders. Based on extensive and engaging ethnography, Patrolling the Homeland explores not how people strive to be moral but how they maintain their self-perception as already and always moral individuals in spite of evidence to the contrary. This book signifies a creative and unique addition to morality and ethics through an honest and critical examination of a unique social movement indicative of contemporary society. A valuable read for anthropologists, sociologists, criminologists, and individuals interested in morality and ethics, militias, border studies, and policing.
Download or read book The Use of Medieval Weaponry written by Eric Lowe and published by Aeon Books. This book was released on 2020-11-30 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From fantasy novels and cosplay to Renaissance festivals and roleplaying games, the love for medieval weapons runs deep. But how were they actually used? In The Use of Medieval Weaponry, historical fencing instructor and competitive fighter, Eric Lowe brings together the words of over a dozen medieval masters, as well as the practical experience of contemporary historical European martial artists, to answer this deceptively simple question. For the first time, learn to see weapons from the perspective, not of ancient generals or modern museum curators, but the people holding the sword. Compare weapons in combat, consider the pros and cons of different types and styles, and discover how medieval warriors adapted their art to their favorite tools. Whether you are an armchair enthusiast or a fighter ready to step up your game, Lowe takes you inside the world of medieval martial arts as no one else can.
Download or read book Girl Squads written by Sam Maggs and published by Quirk Books. This book was released on 2018-10-02 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fun and feisty tour of famous girl BFFs from history who stuck together and changed the world. Spanning art, science, politics, activism, and sports, these 20 diverse profiles show just how essential female friendship have been across history and around the world. In this engaging and well-researched book, Sam Maggs takes you on a tour of some of history's most fascinating and bravest BFFs, including: • Anne Bonny and Mary Read, the infamous lady pirates who sailed the seven seas and plundered with the best of the men • Jeanne Manon Roland and Sophie Grandchamp, Parisian socialites who landed front-row seats (from prison) to the French Revolution • Sharon and Shirley Firth, the Indigenous twin sisters who went on to become Olympic skiers and barrier breakers in the sport • The Edinburgh Seven, the band of gal pals who became the first women admitted to medical school in the United Kingdom • The Zohra Orchestra, the ensemble from Afghanistan who defied laws, danger, and threats to become the nation's first all-female musical group Fun, informative, and delightful to read—with fresh illustrations by Jenn Woodall—it's perfect for you and every member of your own girl gang.
Download or read book The Complete Renaissance Swordsman written by and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dating from the 1520's, Bolognese swordsmaster's Antonio Manciolino's Opera Nova is the earliest surviving printed book on Italian martial arts. This seminal and eclectic Renaissance work contains clear and systematic instruction on the use of the sword and small buckler, sword and large buckler, sword and targa, sword and dagger, sword and cape, two swords, sword alone, and sword and rotella, plus a fascinating compendium on the use of polearms. Clearly and elegantly written, Manciolino's text is one of the best and clearest presentations of the martial skills required of the ideal Renaissance man. For the first time since its original publishing, this book has been translated into English by experienced historical fencing instructor Tom Leoni. Also included is a valuable and extensive technical introduction, complete with illustrations from both original sources and modern photographs, making it easy to follow Manciolino's instructions, sword-in-hand, even by beginners, while providing years of training for veteran martial artists.
Download or read book The Last Mortal Bond written by Brian Staveley and published by Tor Books. This book was released on 2016-03-15 with total page 653 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The trilogy that began with The Emperor's Blades and continued in The Providence of Fire reaches its epic conclusion, as war engulfs the Annurian Empire in Brian Staveley's The Last Mortal Bond The ancient csestriim are back to finish their purge of humanity; armies march against the capital; leaches, solitary beings who draw power from the natural world to fuel their extraordinary abilities, maneuver on all sides to affect the outcome of the war; and capricious gods walk the earth in human guise with agendas of their own. But the three imperial siblings at the heart of it all--Valyn, Adare, and Kaden--come to understand that even if they survive the holocaust unleashed on their world, there may be no reconciling their conflicting visions of the future. Chronicle of the Unhewn Throne The Emperor's Blades The Providence of Fire The Last Mortal Bond Other books in the world of the Unhewn Throne Skullsworn At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Download or read book Lion s Quest written by Michael-Scott Earle and published by . This book was released on 2021-07-31 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leo "The Lion" Lennox is the 10-year world champion of Astafar Unlimited, the best virtual reality game of all time. However, Leo has become bored with his success, and wonders where his next challenge will lie.Then he meets the mysterious Zarra, and she tempts the champ to try her cutting-edge game. Leo soon discovers a virtual world that is beyond fantastic. Can he resist the lure of this amazing game and the beautiful woman that has asked him to quest on her behalf?
Download or read book SCIFI Double Series 1 written by Adam Drake and published by Adam Drake. This book was released on 2021-12-08 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here are the starting installments for two exciting Science Fiction series by genre author, Adam Drake. The First Day (Total Collapse Book 1) And the end begins. In one fell swoop, civilization is changed forever. No one is unaffected, few are prepared. Some become survivors, others - easy prey. Only the strong, and crazy, will survive. Through the blood and chaos, civilization will be permanently transformed. And it all begins with one terrifying moment, when the lights go out and never come back on. Total Collapse! Escape to the Fringe (Fringe Outlaws Book 1) A pair of outlaws searching for riches. A stolen ship with a secret cargo. A strange alien with bizarre abilities. When Ash and Femke Quinly decide to steal a transport ship from the local criminal syndicate, their troubles have just begun. With enemies in relentless pursuit, and their options dwindling, an already dangerous situation becomes more futile. But when the universe is gunning for you, there is one insane option only the truly desperate can take: They must escape to the fringe of the galaxy!
