I feel like that's the, a lot of the message that I'm seeing on TikTok, not all of it, but it's a lot of it. But when I change my body at the end of 2023, then it will be acceptable. It's disgusting, it's gross, it's shameful. I have just been absolutely bombarded with weight loss content on TikTok, and a lot of it is not empowered or empowering and, and what I mean is like approaching weight loss like the body that I'm in right now is unacceptable. Rather it's, I'm going to change in this direction of my desired future self because I am worthy of that.Īnd, I know that that's not always the message that we receive around this time of year. So we're, we're always being given opportunities to start a new, to see things through fresh eyes to again generate new, new patterns, new habits of thinking, feeling, behaving, acting.Īnd I want you to use that in a way that is supportive of you, not in a way that is harmful to you or that you know is under this assumption that to become acceptable, I need to change. So that could be the start of the year, the first of the month, even just the beginning, the end of the week. So research shows that people are better at attempting their goals when they start on a, what is called a temporal landmark. I hope that you can generate that feeling ongoingly.īecause, you know, there's actually a thing called the Fresh start effect. So I hope you've enjoyed the way that you're feeling in this fresh start moment. ![]() And again, I don't know that there's anything wrong with that. Like I said, what I love about this fresh start is the feeling of a fresh start. And you know, I, there's probably been times where I've had similar sentiments, but I've been thinking more this year and I've been really, frankly, relishing in the feeling of a fresh start.Īnd I'm not so sure that there's really a problem with it. There's a lot of discourse online about the new year and did y'all see the whole, like, Equinox, you can't join this gym on January 1st thing? And it was a big like boohoo thumbs down to like New Year's resolution-ers. And I hope you're getting to experience that too. I'm liking who I am in 2023, and you know, that's like one of my big intentions is just to like the person that I am and the person that I'm becoming. Welcome back to the Flourish podcast, y'all! First episode of 2023. New episode transcripts are typically available within 24 hours of the episode release. ![]() -Ĭoming soon! We are in the process of adding transcripts to our entire back catalogue. So head to the show notes and download Flourish for iOS or Android today. From there, you'll continue your journey with personalized accountability and support so that once you graduate from Flourish, you'll never need another nutrition program again. Your first live session with one of our credentialed nutrition and psychology experts is totally free, no credit card required. If you recognize that diets don't work, but "just not dieting" isn't helping you feel your best either, download Flourish today. That's why I created Flourish, the nutrition and body image support app made for women. And it's also the story of the thousands of women I've personally coached. If it sounds like I'm reading your diary, well, that was my diary for a while too. When it comes to nutrition, does it feel like you know what to do, you're just not doing it? Or maybe you find yourself stuck in this annoying all or nothing cycle. ![]() Join me each week for a new episode that'll help you sustain healthy habits and nourish your body so you can Flourish in life. We're on a mission to help women get healthy for good. I'm your host, Claire Siegel, founder of Flourish. Claire Siegel: You're listening to the Flourish podcast.
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![]() Many operating systems will run on virtual machines. It's also available as a downloadable, standalone server product, Microsoft Hyper-V Server. On Windows, it's available as feature in some 64-bit versions of Windows. For server instructions, see Install the Hyper-V role on Windows Server. Hyper-V is available in Windows Server and Windows, as a server role available for 圆4 versions of Windows Server. For details, see Plan for Hyper-V scalability in Windows Server 2016. Some features or parts have a limit to how many can be configured. Security - Secure boot and shielded virtual machines help protect against malware and other unauthorized access to a virtual machine and its data.įor a summary of the features introduced in this version, see What's new in Hyper-V on Windows Server. Unlike Remote Desktop, this tool gives you console access, so you can see what's happening in the guest even when the operating system isn't booted yet. Remote connectivity - Hyper-V includes Virtual Machine Connection, a remote connection tool for use with both Windows and Linux. Portability - Features such as live migration, storage migration, and import/export make it easier to move or distribute a virtual machine. Optimization - Each supported guest operating system has a customized set of services and drivers, called integration services, that make it easier to use the operating system in a Hyper-V virtual machine. ![]() One uses saved states and the other uses Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) so you can make application-consistent backups for programs that support VSS. Storage and networking can each be considered categories of their own, because of the many ways you can configure them.ĭisaster recovery and backup - For disaster recovery, Hyper-V Replica creates copies of virtual machines, intended to be stored in another physical location, so you can restore the virtual machine from the copy. All these parts have features and options that you can configure different ways to meet different needs. This is an overview, grouped by what the features provide or help you do.Ĭomputing environment - A Hyper-V virtual machine includes the same basic parts as a physical computer, such as memory, processor, storage, and networking. For details, see Virtualization applications do not work together with Hyper-V, Device Guard, and Credential Guard. That's because the processor features, known as hardware virtualization extensions, are designed to not be shared. Hyper-V and most third-party virtualization applications that require the same processor features aren't compatible. Hyper-V offers networking, performance, storage and security features not available in these older products. Hyper-V in Windows and Windows Server replaces older hardware virtualization products, such as Microsoft Virtual PC, Microsoft Virtual Server, and Windows Virtual PC. Hyper-V and other virtualization products Reproduce different computing environments without having to buy or maintain all the hardware you'd need if you only used physical systems. Make development and test more efficient. Deploy Hyper-V and Remote Desktop Virtualization Host (RD Virtualization Host) on the same server to make personal virtual desktops or virtual desktop pools available to your users. Use a centralized desktop strategy with VDI can help you increase business agility and data security, as well as simplify regulatory compliance and manage desktop operating systems and applications. Minimize the impact of both scheduled and unscheduled downtime of your workloads.Įstablish or expand a virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI). Consolidate servers and workloads onto fewer, more powerful physical computers to use less power and physical space. Provide more flexible, on-demand IT services by moving to or expanding your use of shared resources and adjust utilization as demand changes. Some ways Hyper-V can help youĮstablish or expand a private cloud environment. You might want to do this to avoid problems such as a crash affecting the other workloads, or to give different people, groups or services access to different systems. Hyper-V runs each virtual machine in its own isolated space, which means you can run more than one virtual machine on the same hardware at the same time. ![]() When you need computing resources, virtual machines give you more flexibility, help save time and money, and are a more efficient way to use hardware than just running one operating system on physical hardware. Each virtual machine acts like a complete computer, running an operating system and programs. ![]() It lets you create and run a software version of a computer, called a virtual machine. Hyper-V is Microsoft's hardware virtualization product. Applies to: Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2019 ![]() But in most cases, you would likely need to cancel the fare (for a full refund) and rebook the ticket. ![]() In those cases, contact your airline to see what type of flexibility they might be able to offer you. Airlines aren’t required under the regulation to make those types of changes for free. If you’re looking to make other gratis changes to your ticket-like changing the date of the ticket or correcting a misspelling in your name-you might be out of luck. ![]() So if you already held your fare for one day without payment, and you decide to purchase that ticket, you won’t be eligible for a refund under the DOT regulation should you decide to cancel. (American Airlines, for example, has an option to put the fare on hold instead of refunding payments.) They do not have to do both. But if you make a reservation less than seven days before the flight’s departure date, the 24-hour rule does not cover your booking-meaning you have no grace period to cancel and receive a full refund.Īdditionally, airlines have the choice to either allow customers to hold their fare without payment for 24 hours or issue a refund if the reservation is canceled within 24 hours of purchase. The refund policy only applies to bookings made at least seven days or more before departure. It’s important to note that the DOT rule does not apply in a handful of cases. However, there are some cases that are exempt from the refund guidelines. The 24-hour refund rule is applicable to all fares, even those restrictive basic economy tickets or other typically non-refundable bookings. ![]() Before the smoke arrived in the Northeast, it was quite chilly.Just over in Salt Lake City, 1.07 inches of rain in the same period is their second-driest.Denver had 8.05 inches of rain in the past two months between April 4 and June 4 is their wettest on record.Welcome to the club, OKC! The city finally reached 90 on Friday. Meanwhile usually cooler spots in the North such as Forks, Washington, Fargo, North Dakota, Marquette, Michigan and Caribou, Maine had already hit 90. Usually, Oklahoma City reaches its first 90-degree day on May 8, but had yet to reach the mark by June 8. ![]() The National Weather Service in Pocatello, Idaho said a strong thunderstorm not only dropped 2 to 4 inches of hail, but the temperature plummeted from 81 to 45 in 10 minutes By average temperature, that's like going from June 23 weather to Nov. No, that wasn't snow turning Idaho's Highway 20 white Thursday, it was hail, and a lot of it. Only the second May where the SPC didn't issue a Level 4 or 5 severe weather risk zone forecast.The 13 Tornado Watches were the third-fewest in May since 1970.The combined 66 Severe Thunderstorm and Tornado Watches was the second-fewest since 1979 (44).11 states had zero severe weather reports, including Pennsylvania, which was their first time since 1959.had 2,360 preliminary severe weather spotter reports in May, which sounds like a lot but is actually the fewest on record since such stats were tracked in 2004. ![]()
I had these two dancing and twirling as they celebrated their first evening as husband and wife!Ĭongratulations to Mr. Shortly after their first dance, we headed out for some sunset pictures in the orchard. The reception in the barn gorgeous! All the lights and the chandeliers brought and ambiance that’s to be rivaled! It felt so cozy and comfortable! Such a great memento from their wedding day! I love that I get to witness so many beautiful wedding ceremonies! These two decided to plant a tree together, using dirt from both of the childhood homes. Photos with their wedding party were so fun! The ceremony, with the barn as a backdrop, was personal and meaningful. Can I say the word “sweet” any more times about this day? Because that moment was SO SWEET! It was such a sweet moment and he LOVED her dress! After a few portraits together, they read letters to each other. Both were so incredibly sweet!īefore long, it was time for her first look with Draper! We headed over to the barn where he was anxious to see her for the first time. It was definitely emotional as her mom helped put her only daughter in her wedding dress! Raychel decided to have a first look with her bridesmaids, and then with her dad. I arrived just as Raychel was finishing getting ready, and before long, she was getting into her dress. Draper and the guys spent their morning golfing while the ladies were having their hair and makeup done. Raychel and Draper both started off their days at the Lied Lodge. The lake and bridge and all of the 25 acres.ġ1.Lied Lodge Wedding at Arbor Day Farms > Raychel and Draper’s wedding day was a perfect dream! Arbor Day Farms was a great setting for these two to say their vows and promise forever! and Xbox and separate room for dressing.ġ0. Gorgeous spacious bride's room with 2 bathrooms and 3 separate rooms for dressing/hair/makeupĦ. If you have a weekday wedding - the price is much less than a wedding on the weekend.ĥ. Extra Perks: Several amenities come with our facility and are included with the price. Avalon Legacy Ranch is beautiful inside and outside. Not only is it much more enjoyable for your guest to not be stuck in a "box room", you don't have to pay thousands of dollars to decorate to make the place look beautiful. No one is going to get tired of sitting at the same table all evening. Ones we believe make your wedding unforgettable are the many places your guests can enjoy on the property - the pergolas, the fabulous rooms in the ranch house, the deck for dancing, the authentic bar, the lake - the possibilities are endless. There are several "best" things with our venue. To say things are beautiful would be a tremendous understatement. We have been featured on several blogs including Style Me Pretty and we were rewarded Best of The Knot last year which was thrilling. Our landscaping was done by an internationally awarded landscape architect. to 12 a.m. so you will have more than ample time to decorate, get ready, have a beautiful ceremony, and then the time of your life celebrating afterwards. There is a place for everyone! Standout Venue Features: We realize the day is all about you and we WANT the day to be all about you. If you need a calm setting to relax, enjoy a warm fire at one of our three fire pits or take a calm walk by the water. 1.03K subscribers Subscribe 1.8K views 4 years ago Welcome to Black Forest by Wedgewood Weddings This gorgeous estate-like wedding venue features an incredible outdoor ceremony, a grand. The outdoor chapel allows for guests to celebrate sacred moments in the beauty of nature with over 160 of their closest friends and family. The kitchen allows for an unparalleled space for top caterers to serve guests with the finest foods during their celebrations. Design: With a 600 square foot bridal suite on the second floor of a gorgeous ranch house, brides can enjoy sweet moments with their families and bridal parties throughout the day without feeling claustrophobic or lacking mirror space for last minute touch ups. With gorgeous backdrops that include a 160-seat outdoor chapel with stained glass or a stunning rose garden designed specifically for you and your guests to take the most perfect photo-ops, there is no other choice but to book your celebration at Avalon today! Enjoy a warm fire at one of our three fire pits or take a calm walk by the lake. Venue Features The Scene: Nestled in the midst of 25 wooded acres that border a stunning reservoir, Avalon Legacy Ranch is unimaginably unique and magnificently beautiful. ![]() ![]() Copy (Cmd + C) the marble texture over to an existing document then paste (Cmd + V), or work with the newly opened document. This command will open up a file in Illustrator with your selected vector background. Right-click, or control-click on Mac, then select Open With > Adobe Illustrator. Once you’ve downloaded the freebie, head to the EPS folder to open the flat vector marble backgrounds. How to Use Your Marble Textures in Illustrator Want to see how these backgrounds can be used on a design? Follow along with our step-by-step instructions in both Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.īy downloading this free texture pack, you agree not to resell or redistribute these assets. Getting your free marble texture backgrounds is simple just click on the button below to initiate the download. With 13 backgrounds in 4 variations, you can utilize these backgrounds in multiple ways to best suit your needs. This free pack contains 13 different textures, and each texture comes in four formats: Each background is one-of-a-kind, made by mixing various nail polishes together on top of water. 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These versatile marble textures are easy to use in any design program – each texture comes as a full color and black and white JPEG, a vector EPS, and a transparent PNG to be used in a variety of designs. Each background is truly one-of-a-kind and handmade, created in-house using a nail polish marbling technique. We created this pack of free marble textures in four convenient formats to elevate your design projects. Now you can with this completely free pack of marble textures, featuring dramatic swirls of color and black and white. Since natural luxury was announced as one of the big design trends of 2018, you might be looking to add a touch of this popular style to your designs. ![]() Add the natural luxury design trend to backgrounds, package designs, vector shapes, typography, and much more. Revamp your designs with these handmade and FREE marble textures. ![]() The meaning often stays the same–death and its inevitability. However, there are also some people who get a tattoo of a Grim Reaper who didn’t have any traumatic pasts. It has become a sign that they were able to “cheat” death. Those who often get these Grim Reaper tattoos are people who have been through horrific accidents that could have ended their life. It may even change its meaning if there are other elements included in your design. But Grim Reaper tattoos can have varying meaning depending on the wearer. But today, they are very common among tattoo enthusiasts around the world.įor many, the Grim Reaper is merely a symbol of death. It’s still unsure where or when the first Grim Reaper tattoos were created. After all, death was a common concept when it came to art, and Grim Reapers were the face of Death. It’s not surprising when tattooing and body modifications got popular that Grim Reapers were a common choice as a design. The robe or the hooded cloak, meanwhile, is more associated with the robes that religious figures wore at the time whenever they conduct funeral services.Īfter the Black Death, art depicted Death as the Grim Reaper – a skeletal figure in a black hooded robe. The sharp blades of the scythe can cut out our lifeline when it’s time. We’re basically plucked from earth when we die. In a way, it should be a symbol of life, right? But, it’s also a great symbol of dying. Scythes are used to reap and harvest crops when they are ready to be eaten or produced. That’s why it was chosen as the symbol of death. The skeleton is what’s left of us when we die and our body decays. It was not surprising that people created an imagery of death and they chose the Grim Reaper. Known as the Black Death, millions of people died due to the plague which wiped out one-third of the continent’s population.ĭeath was all around. During this time, Europe was under the biggest and worst pandemic yet. Grim Reaper, also known as Death, was mainly believed to have appeared in Europe around the 14th century. That said, his association with time and harvest are believed to have conceived the symbolism of the Reaper’s hourglass and scythe.īut while many argue where the Reaper was really based off, the most popular origin story of Grim Reaper was during the worst time in humanity’s existence. He carried a powerful scythe and was known as Father Time. However, some believed that Grim Reaper was more like the Greek god Chronos. Just like the Grim Reaper, he was also depicted as a skeletal figure wearing a black hooded cloak. He ushered souls of the death across the three mystical rivers of the Underworld in exchange for a golden coin or drachma. In Greek mythology, Charon was the ferryman in the Underworld. The Grim Reaper was believed to have been based off of Charon. Do All Tattoos Need to Have some Meaning?.Should you require customization, please inform us using our Contact page and specify the Image ID #. Reselling or sharing these files is strictly prohibited, in any format. Please see our License Terms for more information. Please choose the appropriate type of license you require before purchasing. The files are available for Personal or Commercial Royalty Free non-exclusive license. Therefore, please make sure that you check the type of file you need before making your purchase. PNG format with minimum dimension of 5000 pixels on longest side.ĭue to the nature of instant downloads, we do not offer refunds.JPG format with minimum dimension of 5000 pixels on longest side.This is a digital download of several files in a single zip archive, where you will find the following file types/formats: Drawing sketch style illustration of the Grim Reaper with a scythe throwing rolling the dice on isolated white background done in black and white. Ventilation tubes can't prevent ear barotrauma caused by diving. They then help even out pressure differences. A surgeon places these tubes in the eardrum. These may help you if you need high pressure oxygen therapy for wound healing. Using a ventilation tube is a choice for some people whose eustachian tubes don’t work well or for those who need to fly often. The eustachian tube links the middle ear to the throat to equalize pressure and drain fluid as needed. Pinching your nose, closing your mouth, and then acting as if you were going to breathe out through your nose You can do some things to open the eustachian tube during pressure changes, such as: These may help your ears equalize more easily and prevent ear barotrauma. Or you can take medicines such as a decongestant or antihistamine. If you are congested from a cold or allergies, you may want to delay flying, driving in the mountains, or scuba diving. Express any pain you have when making an appointment or explain that it is just a regular hearing exam to maintain your hearing health.You can take steps to help prevent ear barotrauma. Be sure to make an appointment at an Orlando ENT doctor at our Orlando ENT Hearing Center. Next time you stop by, we are sharing about the role of the eardrum and the treatment for a ruptured eardrum. In extreme cases, a severe injury to the skull may cause a dislocation or damage to the middle or inner ear structures. Shooting guns, fireworks, or any other overpowering sound wave poses a threat to your hearing.Ī hair pin or cotton swab can puncture a hole in the eardrum which makes it extremely important to visit a doctor if you feel you have dirty ears or something inside the ear canal. On some occasions, a blast or loud sound can cause a tear in the eardrum. A deployed air bag can also cause a blow to the ear and result in a ruptured eardrum.Īcoustic trauma is yet another cause. ![]() Scuba diving is another scenario when the difference in pressure can cause issues. Severe barotrauma may cause the eardrum to look similar to an ear infection. If the condition is severe, there may be blood or bruising behind the eardrum. This specific cause of a ruptured eardrum, barotrauma, is most often associated with air travel. Exams and Tests During an exam of the ear, the health care provider may see a slight outward bulge or inward pull of the eardrum. Blast injury of the ears: the experience from Yala Hospital, Southern Thailand. When the pressure is intense, the eardrum can rupture. Ear barotrauma occurs when the tympanic membrane (TM) is distorted due to pressure differences between the middle ear and the outside environment, leading to discomfort, hearing loss, and injury. We have spoken about barotrauma before, but if you do not remember what it is, here is a quick recap.īarotrauma is when stress is exerted on your eardrum as the air pressure in your middle ear and the pressure of the air in your surrounding environment are out of balance. The buildup and back up of fluids in the middle ear can actually rupture the eardrum. People that fail to get treated for middle ear infections are at risk for a ruptured eardrum. The first cause of a ruptured eardrum shows you exactly why. We cannot stress enough how important it truly is to seek medical attention from a Orlando ENT doctor. Delayed Diagnosis of Pharyngeal Perforation following Exploding Tyre Blast Barotrauma. Let’s start to discuss the various causes of ruptured eardrums. The middle and inner ears are delicate making them sensitive to injury or disease. More on ruptured eardrums:Īs previously stated, do not hesitate to visit the doctor if you show any signs of a ruptured eardrum. Pop in for a quick visit to reveal if you have an ear infection, age related hearing loss, or ruptured eardrum. A direct blow to the ear or a severe head injury from something like a car. Neglecting the necessary healthcare for your ears can drastically effect your hearing as time passes. Loud noise also can cause temporary or permanent damage to the cochlea. ![]() Even if there are signs and symptoms visible form the outside of the ear, there is not telling what exactly is wrong and what treatment is required.īe sure to treat you ears with plenty of care. Start off your journey with a hearing test and regular examination.Īfter reading our last blog post, make sure to read today’s post, especially if you think you may have a ruptured ear drum. However, trust an ENT doctor that can give you ongoing care. ![]() You may find more than one hearing center that looks sufficient. In this case, speak with an experienced Orlando ear doctor at Orlando ENT Hearing Center. Similar to any other pain, ear pain should be mentioned to a doctor. ![]() That said, Samsung has to make sure that they are offering high-capacity RAM and a clean UI so that their offering can stand a chance against other alternatives in the market. Talking about the competition, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 FE will be competing with the likes of Xiaomi Pad 5, Realme Pad 5, etc. Expectations are that Samsung will launch the tablet with multiple storage variants, and 4GB can not be said to be able to handle multi-tasking and other stuff. Apart from that, the Geekbench appearance of the tablet has also suggested that it will have 4GB RAM. The processor offers Mali-G68 graphics processing unit (GPU) in the graphics department. The MediaTek processor was made official last year, and it is built on fabricated on the TSMC’s 6nm process. It carries the model number SM-X506B, and the MediaTek processor carries the model number MT8971V/ZA. Not only this, but the device could also run on the Android 13 operating system at the time of its launch. The tablet scored around 773 in single-core tests and 2318 in dual-core tests. ![]() The listing suggests that the tablet will house a MediaTek Kompanio 900T chipset along with 4GB RAM capacity. ![]() The device has also made its appearance on the Geekbench listing website recently. Most probably, the Fan Edition of the Galaxy Tab S8 FE will launch around the end of 2022. Samsung is possibly working on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 FE, and it will reach the market in the upcoming months. ![]() Most will take multiple attempts as you learn their patterns and find their weaknesses, but in one particular battle the camera adds an extra layer of challenge that just isn’t very fun. That said, a couple of the bosses do seem overly harsh at times. It’s a good job Thora is as gloriously strong as she is, otherwise you’d be squished in seconds. Some may find this unfair, but these beings are the size of buildings, of course they’re going to hurt you a lot. Every battle is a challenge, as your attacks knock millimeters off their health bar, while a single hit from them can take half your life or more. Much like Dark Souls, each boss starts out relatively slowly, using a few set attacks before reaching a second and third phase as you whittle down their health. It’s a great way to convey scale and to unnerve you before you’ve even reached the boss. You may have already spied the giant during your travels, as they are often seen in the distant background, their sheer size evident even from such a huge distance. These range from Thor’s hammer or Frigg’s healing warmth, all the way to Loki’s ability to create illusions of yourself in order to confuse and damage the few enemies you encounter.Īfter discovering the two runes within an area, you return to Ginnungagap to unlock the magical door to whichever Jotun you’re currently hunting. There are other bonuses to be discovered as well, in the form of statues of various gods that bestow their powers upon Thora. Within these levels are various collectibles, but they aren’t just meaningless statistics here, they are golden apples from the goddess Ithunn that increase your maximum health. ![]() Most of these levels offer little to no combat, instead focusing on environmental perils such as Niflheim’s deadly, freezing blasts of wind others are even puzzle-based, tasking you with finding the correct route through the area. In order to gain access to an area’s Jotun, you must first journey through two levels in order to find their runes and unlock the door to the boss arena. Viewed from a top-down(ish) perspective, Jotun is a game mostly about exploration, and can essentially be billed as a cross between Bastion and Shadow of the Colossus. It perfectly compliments the setting, alongside the Icelandic dialogue that further immerses you in this Norse tale.īut how does the game play? Incredibly fluidly, it has to be said. ![]() With a score that wouldn’t be out of place in a multi-million dollar epic, Jotun’s music adds extra weight and atmosphere to every part of the game, and is genuinely a delight to hear. The high quality of presentation isn’t restricted to visuals either, as the sound design is just as dazzling. Each area has its own look, representing each elemental being, from the beautiful Yggdrasil to the frozen realm of Niflheim, and every one looks absolutely gorgeous. The animation is just as fantastic too, feeling almost like you’re taking control of a high quality movie as you explore the various levels. The art direction is beyond stunning its hand-drawn style evokes memories of both Bastion and Samurai Jack, and gives every area and creature a real personality. This is probably the best way to direct the player, especially in a game as artistic as this. A pair of crows will rest at the entrance to the currently suggested level, offering a subtle clue instead of flat out telling you where to go next. ![]() You can actually play the levels in any order, but that’s only for those seeking an even tougher challenge than is already provided. Ginnungagap serves as the main hub for the game, leading out into the five areas you’ll need to visit in order to find and kill the Jotun. Wielding her mighty battleaxe, you will aid the warrior as she tracks down the elemental Jotun – giant godlike beings that must be slain so Thora can earn her place among her ancestors. Before those, there is Jotun, finding its way to consoles nearly a year after its PC release.Īfter an inglorious death at sea, Thora finds herself in Norse Purgatory, given a second chance to fight for her place in Valhalla. It’s a setting not often explored in mainstream media, unlike the overabundance of films and games based on Greek mythology, but may soon be thrust into the gaming limelight thanks to Sony’s new God of War game and the re-release of Skyrim. Let’s face it, for the majority of people, knowledge of Norse mythology is likely limited to Marvel’s Thor films. |
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