![]() ![]() Yeah, it’s not necessary most of the time, but it can clear the way for certain missions very well.). Cannon ships are a niche tower, but they fill it oh so well, and can demolish moabs and BFBs) and mortar (x/3. ![]() There’s a quest and it’s pretty mandatory for moab/bfb/zomg management.), Buccaneer (x/3. Very cheap in-mission.), Bomb shooter (x/3. Then, I’d start working on the t3s/filling out the others. Progressing, add in Ice (2/2) and Buccaneer (2/2). Things to buy early: Ninja (2/2), Spike Factory (1/1), Mortar (0/2), Apprentice (2/2). Spike factory and apprentices added in clear everything including most ceramic levels, at which point adding in mortar/ice becomes important as you wait for the t3s to come in. Boomerangs are extremely inefficient until you get the t3 upgrade, at which point they’re bordering on obsolete, since it takes 48 hours to complete-ninjas on the other hand are cutting edge at 2/2 and can clear any level until leads show. I personally favor ninjas by far over boomerang as an early unit. > Cant say I would agree with the guide’s advice. (Remember, you only fight this when you’re very experienced with the game.> *Originally posted by **(/forums/3765/topics/452437?page=1#posts-8708458):*** > Yes, I just noticed that and how the bloon would be way too OP, so they’re as fast as a red bloon. (Remember, you only fight this when you’re very experienced with the game. Yes, I just noticed that and how the bloon would be way too OP, so they’re as fast as a red bloon. If you know something that I forgot, or you don’t fully understand something, please tell me ) a ZOMG is over 5x slower then a red bloon ![]() Umm… a zomg is mostly black, so if it was black on black would it not look bad? maybe red would be better If you know something that I forgot, or you don’t fully understand something, please tell me ) > upgraded for 30 seconds, but when the 30 seconds is over, then their attack ![]() (Also, if any tower was in the explosions range, it can’t move or be 1,000 pops: An explosion appears where the ZOBT was, and the 2 DDTs > 900 pops: ZOMG has same apperance as before, except it’s black skull changed 800 pops: ZOMG is shredded and now has smoke coming out of it. > 400 pops: (SAME THING!) 500 pops: ZOMG is ripped a bit. > with 250 pops, except with another BFB.) 350 pops:(Same with 250 pops. 250 pops: One BFB is shredded and has a bandage. > Health indicators: 50 pops: One BFB is a bit ripped. > come out of it, which makes it as slow as a red bloon, which leaves you with a > splits into one MOAB) and then the 4 MOABs unattach to the ZOMG, and the > Split order: When it gets 400 pops, All of the BFB’s turn into MOABs,(One BFB > Appearance: A ZOMG with a black skull instead of white, and has 4 BFBs > I have a bloon idea for Bloons Tower Defence 6. (Also, if any tower was in the explosions range, it can’t move or be upgraded for 30 seconds, but when the 30 seconds is over, then their attack speed goes down by 10% for a minute.Īnd thats my bloon. 1,000 pops: An explosion appears where the ZOBT was, and the 2 DDTs come out. 900 pops: ZOMG has same apperance as before, except it’s black skull changed to red. 700 pops: ZOMG has 2 bandages and is shredded. 600 pops: ZOMG is more ripped, and has a bandage. ~~\_~~ ) 400 pops: (SAME THING!) 500 pops: ZOMG is ripped a bit. 300 pops:(Same with 250 pops, except with another BFB.) 350 pops:(Same with 250 pops. After it has received 1000 pops, 2 DDTs come out of it, which makes it as slow as a red bloon, which leaves you with aZOMG, as fast as a red bloon Health indicators: 50 pops: One BFB is a bit ripped. Name: Zeppelin Of Brutal Titans (ZOBT) Appearance: A ZOMG with a black skull instead of white, and has 4 BFBs surrounding the 4 corners of the ZOMGSpeed: As fast as the yellow bloon Split order: When it gets 400 pops, All of the BFB’s turn into MOABs,(One BFBsplits into one MOAB) and then the 4 MOABs unattach to the ZOMG, and theZOBT is now as slow as a green bloon. I have a bloon idea for Bloons Tower Defence 6. ![]()
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![]() ![]() ![]() This is item number 1172087 and is found in Costco’s freezer section. I bought the two pound bag of chicken nuggets at Costco for $13.79 which comes out to a price of $6.89 per pound. Price of Gluten Free Chicken Nuggets at Costco Actually 3 meals, I took several of the big-ish nuggets and put them on Pillsbury frozen biscuits for a copycat Chick-fil-a chicken biscuit for breakfast on Sunday. The packaging indicates that the nuggets are Gluten Free, Organic and Non GMO. Ate two different meals with them, one with fries and one with mashed potatoes. If you are looking for some tasty chicken bites, and aren’t worried about gluten, then I suggest you go with the Just Bare Chicken Nuggets if your Costco still carries them.įive nuggets are a single serving and have the following nutritional information: If you have a child that is gluten sensitive then go ahead and try these out as I am pretty sure your kid will like the nuggets. My wife tried a nugget dipped in some Primal Kitchen Buffalo Sauce and thought it was decent but I noticed she only ate one. The label says that the meat is chicken breast and I will give the folks at Golden Platter the benefit of the doubt. It looked and tasted ultra processed and I could not eat more than two of the nuggets. Costco Just Bare Spicy Chicken Strips Calories and Nutrition One serving of. The meat inside the nugget was something that I just couldn’t handle. The Just Bare Chicken Nuggets Are a Costco Value I bought the four pound bag. For me, the breading was the best part of the chicken nugget. The breading, made from a combination of corn and rice flour, had a nice flavor and was decently crunchy. I believe that most kids would love these nuggets but I found them to be nearly inedible. Flip the nuggets over and bake for another 6 minutes.Īlthough the instructions do not mention it, the nuggets would also be great when cooked in an air fryer.Place baking sheet with nuggets on center rack of oven.Place nuggets in a single layer on a baking sheet.The preferred heating method is in the oven since that will make the nuggets more crispy than using the microwave. The packaging provides two sets of heating instruction, Oven and Microwave. The frozen chicken nuggets are already fully cooked and only need to be heated through. 4 Price of Gluten Free Chicken Nuggets at Costco Cooking Instructions ![]() ![]() See where your favorite weapons and utilities were first unveiled and play your way through an extensive single-player campaign. Read what our users had to say about Worms Reloaded for PC at.The aim is to ensure that you are the last team standing. Give them weaponry, tools and an eye for their enemy. To download files you need to register it is totally free. 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Worms™ is the ideal way for friends to enjoy a few hours. ![]() Not only that, but with an almost infinite range of playing possibilities, no two games are ever the same! Worms™ requires great thought, strategy and elements of sheer outrageous fortune. Experience for yourself where it all started on the PC. Winner of many industry awards, find out what all the fuss was about. ![]() Throw a grenade down memory lane with the original and classic turn-based strategy game Worms™! Up to 4 teams of worms do battle over an ever-changing battlefield with falling weapon crates, crazed exploding sheep and more besides. 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In fact, I got so frustrated that I went to the bathroom, took off my underwear and packer, and worked out commando. I was wearing my STP Freely and while the head bounced against my left leg, the cup bounced against my right one. Soon enough, I was also pulling a wedgie out every couple of minutes too.īy the time I got to the gym, my packer was swinging around in the pouch in a way that was truly irritating. Perhaps once the fabric was warm and stretched out a bit, it began creeping into my booty crack. Strike two happened while walking to the gym a half-hour later. Every five minutes or so I felt the need to reach down my pants and pull the legs back down. The first mild annoyance happened when they started riding up my legs. Unfortunately, everything was downhill after that. I absolutely loved these packer boxers for the first half-hour wearing them. My main complaint is that a lot of packing underwear leaves WAY too room for your packer to move around in.įor example, I recently bought a pair of underwear from a company that will remain nameless. Sad to say, however, that there are also still a lot of duds out there. You can also decide if you want to go with a classic, basic look, or something more sporty and fun. ![]() You can choose between boxer briefs, jockstraps, harnesses, and more. This variety also means that FTMs have the privilege of choice when it comes to cut and style. Today there are many underwear companies making great FTM underwear options. That is to say, prayers that your packer wouldn't fall out in the bathroom.įortunately, that has all changed in recent years. At the time, if you didn't want to wear something super ugly or make your own, your only other option was prayer. There was one brand you could buy ready-made, but it looked like some kind of hospital underwear. Please make sure you have double-checked the size guides, and have selected the correct item.There was a time in the not so distant past when the best packing underwear available was DIY. Due to the sensitive nature of this product, all sales are final. There is no guarantee this item will work for you since every individual's body is different. This item is not a medical device, and no medical use for this item is stated or implied. PLEASE NOTE: Buyers agree to use this item at their own risk. Generally, the groin area skin is darker because of the friction and hormones. Tip to help you choose your prosthetic shade: lf you want it to be more realistic, you can try a shade a bit darker than your forearm. Made of 100% Platinum Liquid Silicone, no packer dust is needed. ![]() It comes in a cut design, and in all our current 7 colors. Its special downward shaft design makes a great packer as well as a gravity flow STP that empties itself quickly without overflow or leaks. Despite his smaller overall size, the Prince creates a decent natural-sized bulge. The Prince is the perfect age-appropriate size for young adults, teens, or those who have requested a smaller STP. It has a soft texture, detailed veins, and a shaft that fits well into your palm of your hand. Like our other FTM STP, the Prince stand-to-pee comes with a no-spill, firm-edged lip. This is a cut version of the Prince Compact STP Packer, we added a bit more silicone on the balls to make it firmer. ![]() ![]() ![]() Combining thread seal tape with a pipe dope compound can also overload threads. Excess application of tape can prevent mating threads from fully engaging, reducing the shear point of the threads. Overuse or misapplication of thread seal tape may be a hazard. ( August 2023) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources. The wearer wraps a layer of tape around a plug and uses the jewelry, adding another layer every few days, thus gradually stretching the piercing. Thread seal tape is also commonly used in the stretching of body piercings, through a process known as taping, because it is inert and safe for this use. Thread seal tape is almost always applied by hand, although at least one machine is available for production wrapping of fittings. Parallel threads may not seal effectively with or without tape, as they are intended to be sealed by a gasket. Thread seal tape is appropriate for use on tapered threads, where the sealing force is a wedge action. Uses PTFE tape applied on an NPT fitting, in the direction of the threads. In Europe, the BSI standard BS-7786:2006 specifies various grades and quality standards of PTFE thread sealing tape. Copper: contains copper granules and is certified as a thread lubricant but not a sealer.Gray: contains nickel, anti-seizing, anti-galling, and anti-corrosion, used for stainless pipes.Green: oil-free PTFE used on oxygen lines and some specific medical gasses.Pink: used on NPT threads 1⁄ 2 inch to 2 inch, safe for potable water. ![]() Yellow: used on NPT threads 1⁄ 2 inch to 2 inch, often labeled "gas tape".White: used on NPT threads up to 3⁄ 8 inch.yellow reels for gas, and green for oxygen. In the UK, the tape is used from coloured reels, e.g. These color-codes for thread sealing tape were introduced by Bill Bentley of Unasco Pty Ltd in the 1970s. It is often used to correspond to color coded pipelines (US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand: yellow for natural gas, green for oxygen, etc.). Thread seal tape used in plumbing applications is most commonly white, but it is also available in various colors. Although PTFE itself is suitable for use with high-pressure oxygen, the grade of tape must also be known to be free from grease. Relevant standards may vary between industries tape for gas fittings (to UK gas regulations) is required to be thicker than that for water. The second standard, A-A-58092, is a commercial grade which maintains the thickness requirement of MIL-T-27730A and adds a minimum density of 1.2 g/cm 3. MIL-T-27730A (an obsolete military specification still commonly used in industry in the US) requires a minimum thickness of 3.5 mils and a minimum PTFE purity of 99%. There are two US standards for determining the quality of any thread seal tape. Types PTFE tape used for different sized fittings PTFE tape for natural gas Typically the tape is wrapped in the same direction the male threads go for tightening and is commonly used commercially in applications including pressurized water systems, central heating systems, and air compression equipment. It also protects the threads of both pieces from direct contact with each other and physical wear and helps seal and prevent leaks from the connection. The tape also works as a deformable filler and thread lubricant, helping to seal the joint without hardening or making it more difficult to tighten, and instead making it easier to tighten. Thread seal tape lubricates allowing for a deeper seating of the threads, and it helps prevent the threads from seizing when being unscrewed. ![]() The tape is sold cut to specific widths and wound on a spool, making it easy to wind around pipe threads. Thread seal tape (also known as PTFE tape, Teflon tape, or plumber's tape) is a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) film tape commonly used in plumbing for sealing pipe threads. Tape commonly used in plumbing Thread seal tape is wrapped around the threads, lubricating the connection and allowing the two pieces to be screwed deeper together. ![]() ![]() ![]() He dreams of obtaining one or two servants by freeing some prisoners when a prisoner escapes, Crusoe helps him, naming his new companion " Friday" after the day of the week he appeared. He plans to kill them for committing an abomination, but later realizes he has no right to do so, as the cannibals do not knowingly commit a crime. More years pass and Crusoe discovers cannibals, who occasionally visit the island to kill and eat prisoners. ![]() He reads the Bible and becomes religious, thanking God for his fate in which nothing is missing but human society. By using tools salvaged from the ship, and some which he makes himself, he hunts, grows barley and rice, dries grapes to make raisins, learns to make pottery and raises goats. By making marks in a wooden cross, he creates a calendar. ![]() He builds a fenced-in habitat near a cave which he excavates. Overcoming his despair, he fetches arms, tools and other supplies from the ship before it breaks apart and sinks. Only he, the captain's dog, and two cats survive the shipwreck. He sees penguins and seals on this island. : Chapter 23 He observes the latitude as 9 degrees and 22 minutes north. Years later, Crusoe joins an expedition to purchase slaves from Africa but is shipwrecked in a storm about forty miles out to sea on an island off the Venezuelan coast (which he calls the Island of Despair) near the mouth of the Orinoco River on 30 September 1659. With the captain's help, Crusoe procures a plantation in Brazil. Two years later, he escapes in a boat with a boy named Xury a captain of a Portuguese ship off the west coast of Africa rescues him. This journey, too, ends in disaster, as the ship is taken over by Salé pirates (the Salé Rovers) and Crusoe is enslaved by a Moor. After a tumultuous journey where his ship is wrecked in a storm, his desire for the sea remains so strong that he sets out to sea again. Robinson Crusoe (the family name corrupted from the German name "Kreutznaer") sets sail from Kingston upon Hull on a sea voyage in August 1651, against the wishes of his parents, who wanted him to pursue a career in law. Plot summary Pictorial map of Crusoe's island, the "Island of Despair", showing incidents from the book Before the end of 1719, the book had already run through four editions, and it has gone on to become one of the most widely published books in history, spawning so many imitations, not only in literature but also in film, television, and radio, that its name is used to define a genre, the Robinsonade. It is generally seen as a contender for the first English novel. : 23–24ĭespite its simple narrative style, Robinson Crusoe was well received in the literary world and is often credited as marking the beginning of realistic fiction as a literary genre. The story has been thought to be based on the life of Alexander Selkirk, a Scottish castaway who lived for four years on a Pacific island called "Más a Tierra" (now part of Chile) which was renamed Robinson Crusoe Island in 1966. Įpistolary, confessional, and didactic in form, the book is presented as an autobiography of the title character (whose birth name is Robinson Kreutznaer) – a castaway who spends 28 years on a remote tropical desert island near the coasts of Venezuela and Trinidad, encountering cannibals, captives, and mutineers before being rescued. The first edition credited the work's protagonist Robinson Crusoe as its author, leading many readers to believe he was a real person and the book a travelogue of true incidents. Robinson Crusoe ( / ˈ k r uː s oʊ/) is a novel by Daniel Defoe, first published on 25 April 1719. The Farther Adventures of Robinson Crusoe ![]() ![]() “The lack of demand has put downward pressure on prices, which could make them more appealing to price-sensitive consumers,” said Göransson. Thomas Cook has begun selling holidays there again, with trips starting from February 2018.Īccording to Euromonitor, tourists would be expected to drift back to north Africa and the eastern Mediterranean if they become more stable. In July, the Foreign Office revised its travel advice for the country, meaning tour companies can resume trips there. This could also be the case with Tunisia. “This will mean that the Spanish hoteliers may have to revise their pricing to compete with the value that Turkey will undoubtedly offer.” ![]() “Turkey has had a stronger summer than expected and predictions are that 2018 will see it rise to previous levels of popularity if there are no further issues,” he said. Wayne Perks, managing director of Teletext Holidays, said that although capacity issues in mainland Spain and the Balearics are causing prices in peak season to rise, travel to Turkey is also looking more buoyant. This increase in capacity and thus falling prices allows tour operators to offset part of the increased accommodation costs.” “According to our industry sources, airlines are shifting capacity from the eastern Mediterranean to the Iberian peninsula. “Aircraft have the advantage over hotels in that they can be diverted to where current demand is,” he said. Göransson added that although demand for accommodation will be high in 2018, putting upward pressure on prices, increased demand for travel to Spain could mean flight prices drop as airlines compete to lure passengers, helping keep overall package prices down. “The current increased demand has given them the confidence to do this.” Turkey's had a stronger summer than expected and predictions are 2018 will see it rise to previous levels of popularity Wayne Perks, Teletext Holidays “There are indications that hoteliers in Spain are moving away from block bookings with tour operators, preferring to sell rooms directly to independent travellers, who they can charge more,” he said. Photograph: David Ramos/Getty ImagesĪlexander Göransson, lead analyst at Euromonitor International said that it would expect accommodation prices in Spain to continue to increase in 2018, as a result of the Spanish economy improving, leading to an increase in demand from domestic visitors. Tourists watch the sunset in front of Cafe del Mar in Sant Antoni, Ibiza, in the Balearics. If the demand comes early, the hoteliers will be happy to hold their line as we get closer to next summer.” “What we’re seeing now is a huge interest in summer 2018, and that’s one of the first influencers of price. “Spain was very busy this year, so a lot of tourists would have missed out on the best hotels, best rooms or their first-choice properties,” he said. ![]() John Lucas, e-commerce director at, said demand for summer 2018 was already higher than this time last year, with a growing number of people taking advantage of early-booking deals. On Tuesday, Thomas Cook chief executive Peter Fankhauser told the BBC that in Spain “we have not enough beds for all the demand”, adding that he expected the price of a Spanish holiday to rise by up to 10% next year, as a result of the destination’s surge in popularity, combined with the weak pound. What we’re seeing now is a huge interest in summer 2018, and that’s one of the first influencers of price John Lucas, ![]() At the time, early bookings for summer 2017 were already up 16%. ![]() In February, travel market analysts GfK reported a record number of British tourists had visited Spain in 2016, rising by 12% to 17.8 million people. ![]() ![]() Atrio: The Dark Wild puts us in the role of an android exploring the wilds and capturing wildlife to use it in production lines in its base. Although it features the default farming, gathering, and harvesting mechanics, it also includes real-time combat, amazing graphics, and a co-op mode. Car … By Erickson Melchor on July 6, 2022. Each one has a unique level of depth and sophistication. Logistics center, mechanic’s garage, veterinary center and much more! Star 2. In other words, I have extremely high hopes for Tears of the Kingdom. 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The game, previously released on PC in Early Access in May of 2022, will this time hit both Sony consoles, with a release on both PlayStation 4 and 5.Īfter a while in Early Access, the game will be released with a whole lot of new features already tested by many players, so you can be sure you will have a good time. A bit later than what we initially thought, but definitely closer to the original “summer 2023” time frame whiech was announced. The initial release version of My Time at Sandrock is going to be released on September 26 2023. ![]() So if you’re excited to go back to the world of Portia, read on and we’ll tell you all you need to know about My Time at Sandrock release date, gameplay trailer and more. ![]() There is nothing more satisfying than seeing a ruined place, go back to be nice to live in in oreder to make everyone happy! But that’s not all… We will get busy building up the city to its former glory, much like we did in the predecessor. So, if you have all you need and are ready to go, then it might be time to check out My Time at Sandrock release date. But in the role of a builder, we are gearing up for the sequel to the cult classic My Time at Portia. ![]() Are you ready to go back to Portia? Well, not exactly. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Roman and Greek doctors were very wise about many things but they were also known to prescribe donkey dung and boiled cockroaches.įind out more at Book 5 in my tour of the life of Ruso and Tilla. Absolutely none of the medical advice in the Ruso books should be followed. She is not the same person as the RS Downie who writes real medical textbooks. Ruth lives in North Devon with a husband, a fine view and too many cats. IN 2019 she was a contributor to 'RUBICON', the Historical Novel Society's collection of Roman-era short stories. 2017 saw the publication of 'THE BEAR AND THE WOLF', a short story of love and danger on Rome's northern border, written with SJA Turney. In 2015 Ruth helped to put together 'A YEAR OF RAVENS: a novel of Boudica's rebellion' with co-conspirators Stephanie Drey, E Knight, Kate Quinn, Vicky Alvear Shecter, SJA Turney and Russell Whitfield. SEMPER FIDELIS (at last, only one title!) PERSONA NON GRATA ('Ruso and the Root of All Evils')ĬAVEAT EMPTOR ('Ruso and the River of Darkness') TERRA INCOGNITA ('Ruso and the Demented Doctor') ![]() MEDICUS (the first story, AKA 'Medicus/Ruso and the Disappearing Dancing Girls') The latest book is a novella, PRIMA FACIE, published in July 2019. In the meantime she is also the New York Times bestselling author of a mystery series featuring Roman legionary doctor Gaius Petreius Ruso and his British partner, Tilla. Ruth (RS) Downie left university with an English degree and a plan to get married and live happily ever after. With Hadrian's visit looming large, the fates of the legion, Tilla, and Ruso himself hang in the balance. ![]() Meanwhile his barbarian wife, Tilla, starts to find out some of the answers-and is marked as a security risk by the very officers Ruso is interrogating. Can the men really be under a curse? And what has this to do with the much-decorated Centurion Geminus? Bound by his sense of duty and compelled by his ill-advised curiosity, Ruso begins to ask questions nobody wants to hear. Why? Mysterious injuries, and even deaths, begin to pile up in Ruso's medical ledgers, and it soon becomes clear that this suicide is not an isolated incident. A young soldier has jumped off a roof, killing himself. As they keep a suspicious eye on the barbarians to the north, the legionaries appear to have found trouble even closer to home-among the native recruits to Britannia's imperial army. It’s a very different sort of book from the Medicus series and clearly not a mystery, but I’ve been fascinated to see how the story’s come alive as my colleagues have pitched in with their own imaginative take on events.When Ruso rejoins his unit in the remote outpost of the Roman Empire known as Britannia, he finds that all is not well with the Twentieth Legion. Although several of the characters appear all the way through, each of us handles the story from a different viewpoint and we all have very different styles, so for example while I’m seeing events through the eyes of a slave girl in Boudica’s household, the tales involving battles are written by people who are far more skilled at that sort of thing than I am (two of them are re-enactors who’ve actually worn the kit, done the marching and handled the weaponry). It’s somewhere between 140,000 and 160,000 words long – I forget exactly, sorry – and about 20,000 of them are mine. Hi Kathryn! “A Year of Ravens” is a collection of supposedly stand-alone tales by 7 authors that actually fit together to tell the story of the Boudican rebellion. ![]() ![]() And Hollywood is a bit different category than an indie vidya game stewdio. Oh no, watch Christian Bale look frumpy in this movie or that movie. Over and over and they are usually terrible in the first place. One reason I don't get invested in Hollywood films and "A-List" actors is I'm sick of them. If every enemy was the same enemy minus a different colored hat, yeah I'd have to find some way to let somebody involved in that game making process know that's just a little extreme. If somebody wants to gripe about an indie dev using palette swaps, occasionally, I think you shouldn't worry too much. You don't plan to sell your game for sixty bucks, right? make the other versions stronger, maybe give them some new abilities/immunities but give them all some common attack patterns/weaknesses as well so that the player can actually benefit from the familiarity with a little thought, then reusing sprites isn't necessarily a bad thing.Īlso, don't hold yourself to the same standard as professional companies with a big $$$ budget for artists. This meant that whatever behaviour the player had learned and adapted to would apply to the stronger forms as well. However, some things remained the same throughout each incarnation, namely attack patterns and side triggers (for instance, explosion of the corpse on death). Ever heard of this small game called "Diablo"? Well, they have been doing this in all parts of the franchise, using the exact same sprite, just recoloured, for monsters with different stats and abilities. You don't have to go that far back in history. Yet, I've seen contempt for the use of swaps coming from players, professional and "professional" gaming publications.Īpologies if this has been asked before. ("Oh, it's just a harmless little bunny, isn't it?") All this without having to spend time and money to make a different sprite for each, akin to how there are varieties of plants and animals within species in nature. So, is it wrong of small developers like us to use palette swaps to depict stronger enemies? My current project is influenced by Phantasy Star (PSIII being the first RPG I ever played), and that one used palette swaps for stronger versions of enemies within the same "family".Īs a designer, I wouldn't just make the swaps stronger in terms of HP and strength, but also abilities: Using the same graphic of a vampire bunny, I can make one that steals HP, an upgraded version that steals HP and flees afterwards (robbing the player from XP and goodies if they don't eliminate it first), and one that steals MP, uses those MP to cast high-level magic, steal HP, then petrify or KO the player, indicating the difference with colors. Decided to ask this here since it can affect enemy behavior.įinal Fantasy, Phantasy Star and Breath of Fire have done it. ![]() |
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