Theres something about Bitcoin that attracts eccentric millionaires. First we had McAfee, which i would go ahead and say is less of an eccentric and more of a nut hehe, and now Elon is dropping in giving some more legitimacy to crypto.
Lets be honest, regulation is great and it is an important step towards mainstream adoption but without hype and respectable individuals talking about crypto in a positive way cryptocurrencies will never take off. Sure, Elon might be a slightly odd alien like person but there is no denying he is brilliant and respected.
Listening to what he said it seems that he really greatly values Bitcoin. I cant really see him saying anything more potent then this outside literally saying: “Down with fiat!”.
“It [cryptocurrency] bypasses currency controls. … Paper money is going away. And crypto is a far better way to transfer values than a piece of paper, that’s for sure.”
Of course he pointed out a few flaws, one of them being that POW is so energy intensive meaning that a company like Tesla, that is all for sustainable energy, would not want to adopt something like BTC.
I always then ask: “Why not DPOS?”
It boggles my mind that crypto enthusiasts dont realize the limitations such energy consumption creates for crypto.
Anyways… As i said, its good to see this kind of validation coming from folks in the mainstream. This is a guy that made millions from selling damn flamethrowers so when he speaks, people listen.
Getting Elon on our side was easy… When Warren Buffet green-lights Bitcoin, thats when you will know we are going to the moon. hahaha
They seem to be everywhere, watching our backs, waiting.. At the beach, at the park, outside your home when you return from work… What is their agenda?
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In this episode our guest Conrad Freeman, Representative of Spain, discusses:
1) How he went from an email applicant, to hosting President Jedlicka at his flat and becoming the official Representative of Spain 2) Multiple ways to get involved and excited for Liberland in 2019 3) The EP he is working on for the Conrad Freeman Band
For the last couple years i haven’t really played much games. From time to time i would boot up my PC and play a game of League of Legends or do a Europa Universalis 4 run, but that was hardly a regular thing. That was the case even more so this last year, finding STEEM and crypto. Just didn’t have the will or the time.
I have a somewhat specific taste in games which is why i never really jumped from one to the next. Lets say i stay loyal to a small number of them. How strategic is the game? Does it have a good story? Will i feel stupid playing it?… My favorite game being the one i put in hundreds of hours of gameplay over the last 6 years. A game i go back to when ever i feel like relaxing a bit. And that game is almost pure strategy that takes hours to master. EU4…
Since i played that game almost to death with every imaginable nation, i decided to install something different that is similar to the games i played when i was kid. Those over 25 will remember Baldurs gate, Neverwinter nights, Fallout, Icewind dale…
So i picked Tyranny.
Game starting screen
Tyranny:
As i said in the title, the game is a CRPG which basically means it has a isometric view, you control more then one character, the game mechanics resemble that of “classic” (table top) RPGs, and you have a ton of reading to do. (And i do mean a ton).
PLOT: When i was picking a CRPG to try out, there were a few newer games i was choosing between but ultimately went for Tyranny because it had a unique storyline that offered numerous options as to how you will play your character. While many games throw you into the story as some kind of promised savior, Tyranny makes you a villain off the bat.
Area specific loading screen (Spire)
And when i say villain, i mean that youve done some pretty awful things. You are essentially a puppet for the “big bad overlord dude/gal” (no one knows if its a man or a woman which is often a point of discussion in-game) that conquered most of the know world. You have a special job of a “Fatebinder” which means that the overlord “Kyros” sends you around the world to activate some super special magic spells called “Edicts”. When they are activated it more or less destroys the whole region in one way or another.
So you start of as a baddie and you are given numerous options through dialog as to how you will act moving forward in the game. Out of the options i know of:
you can choose to remain a faithful servant of Kyros and continue being a bad guy, doing the overlords will by joining either “Scarlet Chorus” or “Disfavored” factions. You can join the rebels and try being good or you can say screw everything and rule everyone yourself.
I of course picked the best path. (Not saying which one) :p.
The story itself is serviceable and there are some quests that are more impressive then others. Im not going to go into depth about the story since spoiling the storyline in games like this, really takes away from the enjoyment of learning about the world. Another reason is because you are actually the one that makes the decision as to how the story will unfold. Picking one path over the other makes for a completely different outcome.
On top of the Spire, my group
Companions:
The game allows for you to take 3 companions with you and each of them can be developed to your liking.
The interactions with your companions are varied and you clearly see the distinctions in personality which makes each companion unique.
There is no romance option although you can have sexual intercourse with some of the companions during a few triggered events. For you horndogs. hehe.
GRAPHICS: There isnt really much to say about the graphics since the background uses drawn elements for most part. The aesthetics and the look of the game is as expected for a game going for the 90s CRPG feel. I personally would like a more modern look (maybe something similar to Divinity original sin) but i can appreciate the artistic choices here. The game is a throwback and is not trying to amaze you with the graphics.
Inventory screen
COMBAT:
Reviewing combat is a bit tough. For someone that is more into Diablo type action rpgs the combat will feel slow and awkward. But in the context of the CRPG genre i can say its ok, but not amazing. It gets a bit repetitive and boring when dealing with world mobs, the encounters being a bit too easy. Only the occasional boss fights that happen every 2-3 hours of gameplay require strategy and even a few retries. The skills themselves are varied and for most part interesting. There are a few really nice skill animations, some that can actually drop your frame rate a bit when activated. (Something that surprised me)
A nice in-game spell (not my screenshot)
CONCLUSION:
PROS:
Atmosphere
Detail
World-building
Writing for most part
CONS:
Slightly boring combat
Long loading screens
A number of unimpressive quests
I would definitely recommend this game to folks that arent really what you call “gamers”, nowadays. If you are one of those that like to just click “next” during dialog you will miss a large part of the game and this isnt for you… Completing this game feels as if you have read a book. The question is if you find that enjoyable. It does well to immerse you into the world and there are more then a few satisfactory moments that make it worth the price. Just remember that you can easily put in 30-40 hours into the game and not finish it.
Hope you enjoy this little review and ill see you guys around.. 😉
Seems like there is a bit of excitement again in the crypto market. Bitcoin is showing signs of life and with BTC many of the top10 cryptocurrencies are following in suite.
Unfortunately STEEM is again one of the weakest gaining cryptos. Maybe the Koreans are waiting to see what happens.
Out of the best performing coins EOS, ETH and BCH stand out with between 10-30% gains. It seems this gain was fueled by 10 month highs in trading volume of BTC. Sometimes volume fluctuations precede price change.
I was following a few of the crypto traders i trust and i think i share their sentiment that the time for FOMO is not here yet.
Still, the news are positive and this is definitely something we should be looking for. Bitcoin coming close to its all time transactions per day of 400k and permabears taking a step back.
But… Whatever i do i cant stop the meme below get to me. 😀
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In this episode our guest Gregor Kočar, Director of Communications for Liberland Slovenia, discusses:
1) His adventure to Liberland in May 2015 2) What it was like camping in the forests of Liberland 3) One of his many contributions to Liberland, liberlandjobs.com
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Malta is arguably one of the most crypto-friendly countries in the European Union… But that doesn’t necessarily mean all is well within the small island-nation as lawmakers and lawyers still have many opposing views on rules when discussing these with the tech industry. With Dr Justine Scerri Herrera, Dr Beverly Tonna and President of Liberland Vit Jedlicka
The President of the Free Republic of Liberland, Vit Jedlicka, congratulated Serbians on Sretenje, Serbia’s national statehood day. President Jedlicka called to mind Serbia’s history and the ultimate recognition of its statehood. In the name of the good neighborly relations between us, congratulated the country on its national holiday, hoping that the good character of our relations in the future would be bilateral at the state level.
