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talesofedo · 1 year

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I posted 249 times in 2022

229 posts created (92%) 20 posts reblogged (8%)

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I tagged 244 of my posts in 2022

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#original art - 141 posts

#original characters - 89 posts

#shinsengumi - 48 posts

#okita soji - 39 posts

My Top Posts in 2022:

This is a very famous photo, which has been featured online in many lists of "handsome samurai" and has also been used in advertising. It was taken in 1880 (Meiji period) and shows 20-year-old Oda Nobuyoshi, who was a dentist, having just finished his studies in Edo.

There's a lesser known photo of Nobuyoshi in the collection of his great-grandson, Oda Hidemasa, who carries on the family business of dentistry at Oda Dental Clinic in Kochi City, which was founded in 1925 and is still going strong with a new building next to the original one.

Nobuyoshi certainly knew how to pose for a picture. 😅

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Speaking of photos, there are a disproportionately large number of known photos of Dr. Matsumoto Ryojun still in existence. Here are a few I've been able to find, with descriptions where available.

Dr. Matsumoto, sitting front left, with Dr. Johannes Pompe van Meerdervoort, seated front right, and fellow doctors in Nagasaki.

Matsumoto went to Nagasaki in summer of 1857 as a student of Western studies at the Nagasaki Naval Training Center, where, among other things, he studied medicine under Pompe, a Dutch army surgeon.

While at first a group of 12 medical students met at the home of Takashima Shuan for lectures on biology, chemistry, anatomy, and pathology, by November of that year Pompe established a separate school of Western medicine.

Although the Nagasaki Naval Training Center closed in 1860 and the Dutch staff left, Pompe remained and opened Japan's first western-style hospital, Nagasaki Yojosho, in 1861. (The location is now Nagasaki University's medical school.)

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Details on the scabbard of Hijikata Toshizo's sword. (via Hijikata Toshizo Museum on Twitter) 41 notes - Posted June 4, 2022

A little “Today I Learned” write-up of notes regarding textiles in the Edo period:

+ The Kansai region, which is the area surrounding the imperial capital of Kyoto and the port of Osaka, was important in both the silk textile industry (mostly around Kyoto) and, after the 16th Century, the cotton industry (mostly around Osaka).

+ Cotton was introduced to Japan from Korea in the 1400s.

+ By the beginning of the Edo period (the early 1600s), cotton had become the primary material used in commoners’ clothing in most of Japan, replacing materials made from other types of plant fibers.

That’s not to say things weren’t still commonly made from asa (hemp or ramie) or from other plant fibers such as mulberry or wisteria - they were, especially in rural areas - but the more expensive cotton quickly became the most common choice.

On a side note: in some translations, you might see the English word linen as a translation for asa, which isn’t technically correct as linen is made from flax, which was not cultivated in Edo period Japan. The first flax in Japan is grown in Hokkaido in 1871.

+ Aside from the large amounts of cotton planted for the cotton textile trade, it was often grown in small quantities sufficient just for household consumption.

+ The Edo period and its bureaucracies placed a great deal of emphasis on laws and regulations that reinforced class structure, such as Aizu’s rules specifying which color haori-himo could be worn by which class of samurai, or Tosa’s rules forbidding low-ranking samurai from wearing certain footwear.

One sumptuary law passed by the Tokugawa shogunate limited purple outer garments to nobility and high-ranking samurai. Another banned the wearing of red outer garments, which were dyed with expensive saffron dye.

However, because those restrictions didn’t apply to inner linings or undergarments, wealthy commoners and low-ranking samurai families still found creative ways to incorporate these colors into their clothing.

On a side note: This is a good article on how silly sumptuary regulations got during the Edo period. Things like roof beam length, gold leaf decoration on household goods, and clothing materials could get you arrested.

+ On the other end of the spectrum, garments dyed blue using indigo were always a safe choice for the masses, from the lower ranks of samurai to the very bottom rungs of Edo society.

Indigo was inexpensive and could be used to produce a large variety of blue shades which, combined with the right materials and patterns, decorations, or embroideries could make up garments from the cheapest everyday kimono of a farmer to the fine silks of a wealthy merchant’s wife.

But, your choice of textiles could also easily oust you as a country bumpkin in the big city. Reportedly, even Edo’s teahouse girls laughed at samurai whose haori were lined in the cheap blue fabrics. (If I find the source again, there was an insult along the line of “blue sleeves”, but I don’t want to misquote it.)

+ There are no powered looms to produce textiles until after the Meiji restoration. The first powered looms are introduced to Japan in the 1870s but do not come into widespread use until the 1910s.

+ There is no domestic wool production during the Edo period: wool fabrics had to be imported, which made them expensive and rarely used. However, there is some wool use during the Edo period, specifically in samurai’s fire costumes (火事装束, kaji shozuku), obviously for practical reasons since wool is not as flammable as cotton or silk, and in travel cloaks. Wool becomes more common with the Meiji restoration, first to make Western-style uniforms and later to produce general Western-style clothing for those who could afford it.

(How did you stay warm and dry? Padded kimono (not unlike its modern cousin, the hanten jacket) and kamiko (paper fabrics). Here’s a neat article on kamiko. 44 notes - Posted May 26, 2022

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ladytabletop · 9 months

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Game Roundup 2023 - Part 1

So I made it a mission to read through the games I've gotten in various bundles in the past. And it's uh... an undertaking.

But! I've read a lot of cool games and encountered a lot of new concepts.

For reasons (namely that I have a few thousand games) I am not going to mention every game in these posts, just ones that caught my attention for one reason or another. And in keeping with my reflection on ratings earlier this year, I'm going to refrain from critiquing the stuff I mention here - I may say "this one isn't one I'd personally play" or "there was some unpolished stuff in here", but I'm going to focus mainly on the positives and why the game grabbed me.

So, here we go!

Blades in the Dark by John Harper

Yeah, yeah, I know, this game is talked about a lot! But consider me a recent student of TTRPG history outside of d20 systems. I got the chance to play this game for several sessions and read the rulebook cover to cover. The stuff that works, really works. The stuff that doesn't? Bogs the whole thing down. But I find clocks to be such an intuitive mechanic, and downtimes is really a delight to me. There's a whole ton of Forged in the Dark stuff that toggles a bunch of the game's switches on and off to make things more streamlined. Was very glad to read this one.

Lumen by Spencer Campbell (GilaRPGs)

I made it a mission to read SRDs this year. I want to understand the how and why of the games I've been reading: why are they built the way they are, what is accomplished in building them this way, and can I build games this way myself? Spencer has a really solid handle on what he wants his games to do. They're power fantasies with little if any chance for failure. It's not about whether you do the thing, it's about how. I ended up having the chance to meet Spencer at GenCon, and I'm really excited to see Lumen 2.0, which is going to be completely diceless. Power fantasy games aren't my thing typically, but I really appreciate the intentionality of this system's design.

Are My Wings Even? by Sadia Bies

What a lovely, simple game that lets you play dress-up! This one isn't necessarily as polished as some of the others but you can tell it was designed with so much care and personal meaning. I love a tactile game. I love dressing up. This one has so much potential to be really tender. It won't be for everyone and that's okay, but I really adore it.

Sprouts by Julie-Anne "Jam" Munoz

This game came to me in a bundle for Trans Rights in FL, but I actually dug into it when I was looking for RPGs to play with kids. You draw your character on a post-it, and it's just a silly little guy! It has a pretty simple roll mechanic and advises a "get from point A to point B" adventure style, which takes place in actual 3D space in your home, because didn't you know? Sprouts live in your home, like dust bunnies! It's got really great language for children and emphasizes cooperation, and that you can't mess up your drawing - sprouts are sprouts.

The Wildsea by Felix Isaacs

I know, I know, I talk about this game too much! But really, it's been the gateway into other games for me. I think technically I probably read this last year, but I had to brush up for GenCon this year, so I'm counting it. Lots of folks have compared the tracks in this game to Blades' clocks, but they sprang up parallel, funnily enough! It has some definitely shared DNA in its design, and it rewards you for things out of combat more than things in combat, if that's how you want to play. The setting is lovely, the community is lovely, and really it was a joy to read, even as long as it is.

I'll do another of these soon, I imagine.

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karla-the-elemental-dreamer · 1 year

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Terra Week 2023 - Day 3 Package

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Prompts Addressed: Deception + last-minute-bonus!

Pieces: 1. Last minute Chrysanthemum photos and 'decode' 2. Conversation with Terra re. Deception

To be acknowledged/shared: FRI 24 MAR or SAT 25 MAR

Requires mod/re-share on Twitter (written pieces)?: No - published via Twitlonger.

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SUDDEN BONUS:

I was at my grandma’s house today and I ran into these chrysanthemums. The flowers were more of a burnt orange colour IRL, but some of them were this deep red too.

I kid you not; these flowers immediately caught my eye and energetically screamed Terra (I channel and pay attention a lot to ‘energies’ these days).

Not only do the flowers have an oriental colour scheme to them, but I found out that they’re native to China and JAPAN. To me, when I looked at the flowers, the colours screamed passion and desire (for his friends and to ‘set things right’, as well as strength and perseverance). And pretty much the colour of fire that burns within the heart. Now to some synchronicities.

I happened to catch these on Day 3 of Terra Week.

When I opened the phone to take the photos, the lock-screen clock said 3:33.

: 3+3+3 = 9, the divine and most powerful number of the universe (Nikola Tesla’s number and frequency theories); going back to power and passion.

24/3 or 3/24 (today’s date). 2+4+3 also = 9.

333 is the angel number for ‘Optimism’, ‘Creativity’ and ‘Intuition’; the latter two are signs for me, but the first one may be a signal or encouragement for Terra?.

3 also represents ‘Trinity’. We can look at this this way: Terra came back in KH3, and he was reunited to be a trio again; him, Aqua and Ventus.

Terra was the 3rd out of the trio to be brought back.

Out of the current group of 3, Terra is the 3rd and final dream guide to awaken his unobstructed mentorship and full authority over me. This change flourished this month (M3).

Are you sick of the number 3 by now? 😂

Lastly, I don’t normally have my phone when out with mum, but I brought my phone this time… Was I being universally guided to this moment and post?

Now for the chrysanthemums themselves:

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THE CONVERSATION

What has already been set up for Day 3 is a conversation with Terra re. the prompt of ‘Deception’.

Please excuse us for 2 reasons: 1. First task and tough prompt means Terra went into emotional shock. 2. I had a heavy subconscious blockage during production.

But without further ado, please enjoy TW23’s first insight from Terra!:

- START CONVERSATION -

Me: “You recall that I said after I got my drink, you’d have to start talking”.

Terra: “I know… After spending almost three years in your world, completely carefree, and having the time of my life… Just as I’ve forgotten all the horrible things about my past. And now I’m being subjected to going into total PTSD mode. Who’s asking for this stuff?

Me: “The Terra-Week community. I mean what the heck Terra? You said you were going to help me, and you were even excited about it, being the whole event. You even said not to put too much pressure on myself and to approach you and utilise you as much as I needed to”.

Terra: “I know… I just didn’t think it was going to be this difficult. Like can’t I just share all the fun stuff I’ve been doing lately and the good things I’ve learned? Aqua and Ven have been a part of this too”.

Me: “It may not suit the wider audience as it’s not a part of everyone’s, the central, collective timeline. You have to be just a bit more structured for this, which I’m guessing you would have remembered from 2022? Think about it this way; you have to give them a history lesson with a bit of philosophy involved.

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Terra: “Oh, alright. You’ve been very patient with me… I guess I owe you. So what it is that you want to know regarding the prompt of Deception? You wrote down a few questions before speaking to me?”.

Me: “I wrote down two main parts, but who knows how many sub-categories or additions will come out of that”.

Terra: “Okay. So what’s your first question?”.

Me: “I guess ever since you heard you failed your Mark of Mastery exam, did you ever suspect that Xehanort had this entire plan, centred around you, to mould you into a suitable vessel for his darkness?”.

Terra: “Well, no; because if I did, I would have done something about it a lot sooner and stopped him. I wouldn’t be under someone else’s control while terrorizing a little girl [Kairi] in the meantime. And Ven’s heart wouldn’t have to sleep, nor Aqua be trapped in the realm of darkness for ten years trying to save my behind. There’s a good reason I didn’t wanna come back to this… Because I’ve always believed that I’m responsible for the things that happened. Do you remember that line I spoke in the keyblade graveyard?”.

Me: “I was stupid and helped Xehanort do it?”.

Terra: “Yeah… That one. Sorry, I’m getting a bit emotional. Go brush your teeth and hopefully I’ll have myself sorted by the time you get back”.

— 10 Minutes later —

Me: “I’m back”.

Terra: “Hey. I’ve got Ven here and he reminded me that everything’s alright, and that all my friends are back”.

Me: “Are you going to be okay to answer the rest of the questions?”.

Terra: “Yeah, I’ll be alright. I don’t wanna ruin that week and create more work for you. Ven’s gonna sit in with us”.

Me: “We left off with the keyblade quote; I mean the location of it”.

Terra: “Right. So as I was saying; the reason for that quote. If I was saying I was stupid, that means I was tricked. I just went along with anything, without looking into it too much and questioning people’s motives. Any questions I did have, they’d just give me a convincing answer and I thought that was it”.

Me: “Do you think that anyone else besides Xehanort was using you, or I guess throwing you under the bus?”.

Terra: “Nah. Not outside some of the Disney villains maybe. Ever since you revealed it to me, I still find it hard to believe that Master Eraqus was sucked in by a letter from a childhood friend. But then I guess I’ve been told the sad truth. That means that Master Eraqus was deceived too. Like me, he wanted to see the good in people and give them a second chance”.

Me: “But then how many chances do you give someone before enough is enough?”.

Terra: “That’s a hard question, especially if you don’t know what a person is really like. Like is it selfish to not give someone enough chances? That’s where I was coming from. I can see you’re getting sleepy, so I’ll sum up some ideas for you and try to finish it. Xehanort obviously knew what he was doing from start to finish. With Master Eraqus allowing him to remain in the room during our exam, how come I didn’t rule out that it was Xehanort who caused the balls to go dark and radiate me? How come they didn’t radiate Aqua or Ven when they also hit them? And then the plot to isolate me and have me journey without my friends. People are easier to manipulate when they’re by themselves and there isn’t, I guess, a Jiminy to the Pinocchio. But the thing I never suspected was that the stage had been set for me to kill my own master, with Ven being the subject. Like if I care for my friends so much, would I do anything it took to save them, even if it meant taking someone else’s life? Or at least contributing to that. It had to go that far for me to finally see what Xehanort was all about. And then you’d think it’d be safer for me if I didn’t go to the Keyblade Graveyard, and I just tried to restore things from my broken homeland. But because I was tricked, I became very angry, and I wanted revenge. The guy who I thought was all for me, took everything away from me. So, that’s what I’ve got for your Deception prompt”.

Me: “Thanks Terra”.

- END CONVERSATION -

Production note: The time gap is real. Energetically, Terra broke down, so I went and washed up to let him recover.

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Thank you and see you on Day 4! 25/26 MAR (TZ dependent).

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dylan38sanders · 5 years

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The Future of 5G at Events – Event Tech Podcast

5G is the next mobile leap in technology. It will reshape how we use our mobile devices and 5G at events is going to be a huge deal. Do you remember when we all had flip phones with green and black screens? If you downloaded anything (and there wasn’t much to download!) it would take forever. With great improvements in tech, we moved on to smartphones and 4g allowing us to be connected to pretty much anything we desired in the palm of our hands. And now comes the announcement of 5G at Mobile World Congress. So what does 5G have to do with events? More than you might imagine.

In today’s episode, Will Curran and Brandt Krueger have a very interesting conversation about mobile advancements and 5G at events. They will discuss how 5G could revolutionize the industry. Will and Brandt will also debate about the ways it will change WiFi at events, virtual attendance, and more. They will also discuss folding phones and their uses at events. If you are curious how 5G at events will change the game listen below! And if you want to make sure you never miss an episode, subscribe to Event Tech Podcast

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Short on Time? We discuss the highlights from the episode below!

A Brief History of Mobile Speeds

The Beginnings

In 1983 the cell phone was introduced to the public. The first generation of technology allowed for communication to be possible without any landline by using a cellular network. While it was an amazing leap the phones left a lot to be desired. They had a battery life of 30 minutes, were the size of a brick, and coverage was spotty at best.

The 2nd Generation

2G came out in the early 1990s. This technology allowed for text messaging, and clearer digitally encrypted conversations. You were also now able to download a picture but at these speeds, it took forever, WhistleOut reports “when 2G came out, the speed was about 9.6kbit/s. If you wanted to download a nice picture, it would take about 3 minutes.”

Beginnings of a Smart World

3G took the world by storm in 2003 with speeds up to 4 times faster than 2G. 2G paved the way for the smartphone era. People could now download photos, songs, and information instantly. In this episode, Will tells the story fondly of when 3G launched “I remember this was when I first bought the iPhone which was when it came out in 3G, which was a big jump up from .3 megabits per second to 7.2 megabits per second. Like, that is a humongous jump in terms of speed. And I remember for the first time I ever, this is when I knew the future was here, as I tune into it in a radio station while driving down the freeway, and was pulling music from the air. I mean, just like absolutely mind-blowing to me.”

4G Changes Everything

4G is the current standard in mobile and was launched in 2010 by Sprint. Speeds went from 7.2 megabits per second to about 150 megabits per second. This changed everything! 4G allowed gaming, video calls, the ability to download a song in seconds, video streaming, event apps and so much more.

The Future of Mobile

5G was announced at the Mobile World Congress in late February 2019. 5G promises dramatically faster connections, which are likely to replace your home internet. As with all past mobile advancements, 5G will also usher in new technologies. According to The Week “The dramatically faster connectivity they promise with 5G could unlock an array of technologies, from autonomous cars that share traffic data to immersive virtual reality games. It’s not just a phone technology: It could replace wired broadband in the home and allow for billions of other connected devices.” To say the least, this technology will be a game changer and revolutionize the world in more ways than we can currently comprehend.

What is the impact of 5G at Events?

Now that we’ve covered a brief history of mobile speed and technology, what will be the impact of 5G at events?

Impacts on Transportation

Brandt Krueger believes it could impact event transportation “some of the things that are being bandied around about what this 10 fold jump in speed is going to do for us is things like car to car communication. So, being able to very, very quickly- ’cause it’s the speed, right? It’s being able to get information from vehicle to vehicle very quickly as they’re driving down the road saying, “Whoa, there’s an accident up there, we’re all gonna need to slow down.” And then the things that are gonna more directly impact- So that could potentially impact the transportation side of things.”

Advancements in Video

Will Curran sees a place for advancement in video “with a huge increase in bandwidth when it comes to video content, too. Like 4K, you can do 4K pretty decently on a 4G connection, but now it’s you know, you’re gonna watch videos instantaneously on your phone all day long, and with everyone moving more towards video, I mean we’re just gonna see it where high-quality cameras on your phone plus 5G plus all this means that people are gonna scream for great quality video, now.”

Could Replace WiFi at Events

This technology is supposed to have speeds 10x as faster than 4G. This means 5G at events will likely replace WiFi at events, though not likely to happen anytime soon. There would need to be infrastructure in place to support 5G and these rollouts take time. There is also the questions of if venues will welcome 5G or try to avoid it as charging for WiFi brings in a great deal of revenue.

Enhances Virtual Experiences

Virtual Reality could also be on the rise.

Brandt Krueger excitedly explained “virtual and augmented reality is gonna be so fast, and such high quality that you’ll be able to stream it, almost instantly. So as we start to think about our virtual audiences, and not just being able to sit in front of a desktop and watch a little window into the live event world. Really being able to pop on a full VR rig and be there as part of the event. And really have that feeling in real time. I mean, God knows, we’re still struggling when it comes to our virtual audiences with the lag that comes between what people are saying in the room and trying to get audience response questions and things like that. We’re still at a solid 30 second lag on a lot of that stuff. And that can be just brutal if you’re trying to actually engage that audience.”

When Will These Changes Take Place?

While 5G will start rolling out this year it will take years before we truly see the full effects and changes of this tech. “Some experts don’t see strong 5G in the U.S. until 2023 — and say paying an extra $200 to $300 for a 5G-enabled phone will be wasted money until then.” The Week.

Brandt believes it will be years and years until we see the innovation fully roll out, “I’m really fascinated by what’s gonna come down. And it’s not gonna be you and I that are coming up with this stuff. It’ll be the next generation of coders and kids that are coming up and figuring out ways to take advantage of it. It’s always the ones that are the second generation when it comes to internet and technology. It’s gonna be the ones that are steeped in it, that are the ones that come up with something new and exciting. So, that’s what I’m looking forward to. And that’s gonna be 15 years down the road. It’s not gonna be now.”

This is because with 5G comes a new type of technology needed to use it. The transmitters will need to be placed closer together at a higher volume. The current infrastructure of mobile technology does not support it. So, in short, we don’t know when 5G at events will start rolling out, but the future looks promising. There is no doubt that 5G will revolutionize the events industry from streaming to transportation we can only imagine what the future holds.

Conclusion

While it’s unclear what the future holds for 5G at events, it looks bright. With advances in technology, we are sure to see even better events. What are you looking forward to most with 5G at events? Comment below and let us know.

Resources

Google News

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The Verge

Android Authority

Mobile World Congress

Pocket

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junker-town · 6 years

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4 reasons why the Genesis Open should be the best PGA Tour event in years

Tiger Woods makes his first visit in 12 years to the historic Los Angeles PGA Tour event. But there’s much more to go all in on at Riviera this week.

The 2018 Masters is still 50 days away but that’s just fine because the first major championship of the men’s season begins this week.

We’re having a bit of cheeky fun, but the Genesis Open in Los Angeles is set up to be one of the most exciting PGA Tour events in years. From a hype standpoint, it has to the best on the “regular season” schedule this year. The shots still need to be hit and the stars still need to align — it could turn into a runaway bore with some name the wider sports world has never heard of winning. That happens in golf. We’re not arguing this has the stakes or importance or intensity of a major. But sitting here at the start of the week, it’s hard not to be fired up for this tournament in a way that almost approximates that of a major week.

The PGA Tour doesn’t actually run any of those major championships (if you’re a close, or even semi-close follower of golf, you know this). This is not an intuitive thing a casual sports fan would really think about often. But the majors, the events that rate the highest and are the most coveted, are actually run by four different ruling bodies. They reap all the benefits of owning and operating them, while the Tour labors week to week on events that might not get as much run (but still make plenty of cash).

Tthe PGA Tour gets its fair share of loaded weeks between The Players, the WGCs, and the FedExCup Playoffs. But after that, it can be hit-or-miss on a schedule with 49 (sure seems like a lot!) official events. You’ve got tourneys that succeed because of the market. You’ve got some that succeed because of the course. Others elbow out their competitors because of the date they fall on the calendar.

But rarely does it come together so beautifully like it has this week. Mike Antolini, the tournament director this week, knows they’ve struck gold. “When you have Riviera, you have the west coast swing, and you have the history, and you have LA and you have California in February, the stars really align.” Antolini is the VP of Championships for Tiger Woods’ foundation and his TGR Live events business, which runs and operates multiple tournaments both on and off the PGA Tour. Some of those tourneys may have to hustle and grind for a field or a venue. This is not one of those tourneys but even by Riv standards, 2018 is exceptional.

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The first tee at Riv, with the fans crowding on every balcony and terrace around the elevated box, is as good as it gets.

I am here being my usual cynical self wanting to find a weakness or a reason to be critical!. The stakes are lower and the majors are still off in the distance. But I also think in a way that’s what amplifies the hype — it’s mid February, the Masters is 50 days away, and the anticipation for a golf event just should not be this high. It’s come together this week, however, and here are a few reasons why.

1. Tiger

For almost two decades now, the easiest way to categorize PGA Tour events is by the very manichean designation of a “Tiger tourney” and “non-Tiger tourney.” The ones Tiger patronized were immediately elevated in stature. The fields became stronger. The cash flowed. The ratings soared. And Tiger often won.

Tiger’s schedule became mostly predictable and it created two classes over the years. You knew he’d be at Torrey Pines, Doral, Bay Hill, Memorial, Firestone etc. You knew where he wouldn’t be, too.

Riviera became one of those spots that was cast aside. Tiger has not played here since 2006. That hiatus hurt — this is arguably the best course on the schedule and it’s his “hometown event,” the place where he made his first PGA Tour start as a teen in 1992. Antolini said getting back here and serving as host “means a lot in his career legacy.”

A 16-year-old Tiger making his PGA Tour debut at Riviera in 1992.

Whether it was the date, an underwhelming track record, or a course layout and conditioning that Tiger just got uncomfortable with over the years, the Riv got dropped. But now Tiger is back after more than a decade away. His presence also deepens the field around him. Dustin Johnson, the world No. 1 and defending champ, described as only he can, how Tiger “definitely brings an aura to an event that makes it a little more special.”

Tiger is not just back at Riv, he’s back on Tour after another yearlong injury layoff. He’s made just one start so far and it resulted in a made cut and top 25 finish. The event this week could be at dirt patch against the weakest field of the year and the circumstances of this being just his second PGA Tour start in the comeback would turn the hype all the way up. But it’s not at a dirt patch, it’s at ...

2. Riviera

I am not a golf architecture expert and I certainly won’t try to fake it here. I leave that to Fried Egg Andy, Geoff Shackelford, and several other voices that are really impacting and hopefully molding the game in a positive way we may not fully appreciate right now.

But what I do know is that Riviera is a fun ass golf course. It’s fun to play if you suck. It’s fun to play if you’re good. And it’s fun to watch the absolute best take it on.

“We’re in a very fortunate position when we look at the field,” Antolini said. “Riviera is such a beloved course with the world’s best players. I mean, they love it.”

The interesting holes come one after another from a viewing perspective. There’s the coolest opening tee box view on Tour. There’s a beast of a redan par-3. There’s a donut green with a bunker in the middle of it.

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Rory McIlroy hits out sideways from the famous bunker in the middle of the 6th green.

There’s a short drivable par-4 with a crazy green the size of a fingernail. It’s arguably one of the four or five best par-4s in the world. There’s an awesome 18th hole amphitheater as the course marches out of a canyon and back up to the clubhouse perched above it all. The crowd there gets wild.

Even if you know nothing about architecture, you can still see the intrigue and excitement in these holes.

On the PGA Tour, we rarely get to see golden age designs with bones like this George Thomas classic. It’s got the history that most of other regular PGA Tour stops wish they had. It’s hosted majors and NCAA championships and the most prestigious amateur titles. It’s as good as it gets on the PGA Tour schedule.

3. Los Angeles

Los Angeles should be one of the most important markets in professional golf. But we just don’t come here often enough. There’s this annual stop early in the first quarter of the season, when the rest of the country is frozen, and that’s it. The two US rotating major championships have skipped out on LA, too. Riviera hosted the 1948 U.S. Open and the 1983 and 1995 PGA Championships. That’s it. The drought will come to an end in 2023, when Los Angeles Country Club opens its gates for what should be a delectable U.S. Open.

With this being the one chance LA has for men’s pro golf, every year the gallery has a little extra juice. “Outside the ropes, a lot of celebrities come and watch,” said Antolini. This week, the event overlaps with NBA All-Star weekend. It’s not going to compete with that, but it certainly adds to the circus in a town that’s already a circus. Expect to see a few of those famous NBA faces join the crowds at Riv.

This may be superfluous stuff that the golf diehards don’t care about, but anything that can add to the entertainment value and hype is a welcome addition for one week a year. It’s LA. Tiger is in town. And so are the most famous pro athletes in the country. Whatever the PGA Tour can draft off of to make this more of a show is good.

4. The Field

The field is always the ultimate draw for an event. We can talk about markets and architecture and history, but it’s the field that matters most. This is about as good a field as you could ask for in a non-major or non-WGC event. It’s got everything — the young stars, veterans, the top Americans, a distinctly beefed-up Euro and international crowd. Some names just so the point is driven home:

Tiger

Phil Mickelson

Dustin Johnson

Jordan Spieth

Rory McIlroy

Justin Thomas

Antolini hailed the LA destination as a draw for International and Euro stars to use as a starting point for stateside play and perhaps a drive toward a PGA Tour card. A crop of elite Euros that you may come to hate at the Ryder Cup in September are here:

Tommy Fleetwood

Thomas Pieters

Rafa Cabrea-Bello

Alex Noren

Martin Kaymer

This is still a small sampling of how loaded it is. Adam Scott is beginning his PGA Tour season here. Haotong Li, the first real phenom from China and one of the most important players in the game, was given an exemption just a day after he beat Rory to win in Dubai. There are up-and-coming Americans like Patrick Cantlay and reigning rookie of the year Xander Schauffele, Daniel Berger, Kevin Kisner, Matt Kuchar, and on and on.

There are the headliners for casual fans and people who usually don’t care about golf. There are the hipster talents that the diehards crave. There is something for everyone. US Ryder Cup captain Jim Furyk got an exemption and will start his year here, and it’s conceivable that 10 (or if you want to get crazy, maybe even 11) of his team members are in the field this week.

I am not some grizzled veteran golf writer, but I have been doing this for several years and it takes a lot to get me this hyped for a regular PGA Tour stop. It can go sideways and we may get little-to-no drama on the actual course. But starting out the week, we have the perfect confluence of venue, field, and Tiger that should make this Genesis Open one of the best PGA Tour events in years.

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