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captainsspnanon · 1 year

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C2E64 - A Dangerous Chase - rewatch reaction

I think I’m ready for some journey to Bazzoxan tonight! Definitely won’t get it finished, but ready to jump in.

(also I just bought a crap ton of dice. I already have 10 sets. I only play dnd once a month. I am a full goblin at this point. This was honestly one of the reasons that I was scared of getting into dnd, because I KNEW I would go goblin. I tried not to for like, a year, and now I’ve given in.)

….So. I also watch an Australian pokemon go youtuber, ProPlanty. …..I just want to know how he would react to this ad bit from Sam.

THAT’S a shirt that’s never been restocked! Wonder what it looks like up close.

*removes a whole bunch of math in regards to locate object with the realization that the problem is not distance in dnd being bs, the problem is me and my failure to conceptualize any level of ‘higher’ math now that I’ve been out of school for ages. I used to take calculus! Now I use a calculator for everything.* Well, one legit piece of info I did get is that when they sensed Obann at the edge of the 1000 ft spell, it would have taken one of them only just over 1.5 minutes to dash to get there. ….wait. *does more research* World record for a 300 meter dash (which is 984 feet) is 30.81 seconds (Wayde van Niekerk from South Africa on June 28, 2017). ….I am reminded of many posts online talking about how you really shouldn’t try to relate dnd to real life. I am learning that lesson for myself. (Beau with her movement of 45, using dash and step of the wind, would run 1000 feet in 44 seconds, so that’s at least

No I’m not going to continue that thought. I am backing out of that tangent that ended up being useless and getting back into the episode. I’m still only in the Last Time On!

For what it’s worth, I fully recognize that Laura and Taliesin both being in the black and yellow outfits means that I’ve seen clips or gifs from this episode for SOMETHING, but I can’t think of what it could be!

Ah, the discussion about “Orphanmaker”. I still have quibbles with the reasons for the name, because it just plain confuses me. I suppose it’s indicative of the attitudes of the tribe, that they give each other tough sounding names despite not living up to it, but it always ends up muddling how I feel about the name. I also suppose that this is the point of the name though, that it ISN’T some narratively clear cut “Yasha earned the name through her actions with Obann but since she can’t remember it she doesn’t know how she got the name and thus how she would relate to being called it”. Instead it’s “Yasha was given the name by her tribe, basically just considered it a nickname/title, then actually ended up earning it under Obann which she doesn’t remember, which now adds a layer on to how she may feel or relate to the name once she knows about her past again”, which isn’t bad don’t get me wrong! But it doesn’t slot easily into a story beat, which I guess is why I struggle with it at times (which says more about me than anything). To be fair, a reason for it may have been Ashley choosing the name to 1) sound badass and 2) give Matt something to play with during her amnesia times. Does Ashley ever actually clarify out of campaign? (I also wish we knew what Zuala’s tribe name was. As it is, I think we only ever know Orphanmaker and Skyspear?)

I love how Matt will present Option Safe and Option Cool and the group ALWAYS goes for Option Cool. Travis’s delight at going through the Barbed Fields, the “ground zero of the calamity” is so palpable. It also makes me even more happy that Travis was in the Calamity one-shot, he deserves it! LOOK HOW EXCITED HE IS.

(I also love how Matt will sometimes take a joke and play it super straight – Sam asking Maruo if she’s seen Stranger Things and Maruo responding that she’s only seen half of the first season [hey me too], such a well balanced joke that throws everyone off)

Pike spoke Undercommon? I did not know that! Then again, I thought Yasha DID speak Undercommon. No, critrolestats has her with just Common and Celestial.

Aw man, they never do get to Charis. To be fair, I’m not surprised that Caleb doesn’t know what it is on a 26, I’m assuming it’s just a regular place in Xhorhas. *looks at the wiki* Okay, a sweet little place, but not devastating that they didn’t get there. Not worth a one-shot either.

I do love when this group is just all on different pages but all focused towards the same objective. I think this is the most obvious moment of it playing out, with Maruo even referencing the mixed messages several times. I don’t think any other group was this Messy, but it works when it’s the Nein.

I love the moorbounders so much!! I think they’re about to lose them though, yeah? Don’t they leave them in Bazzoxan and never get them back? SAD TIMES.

I’m really glad that Ashley rolled high for Yasha to be able to share information about the Barbed Fields. Because of where she’s from, she’s not really a PC created for infodumping, especially because the areas of Xhorhas that they have gone to are outside of her travels. But being able to give a good chunk of info about the Barbed Fields has to feel good.

Ah, maybe this is the moment why I recognize the outfits? Beau needing a short rest but refusing to ask for one, so Caleb immediately telling the group how weak he is and how much he needs a rest. These two are SUCH a great pairing.

I don’t know if I remembered the joke before it happened, or if I just got it before they did it, but after Jester and Caduceus indicating to use spells at the end of the day, I did the little les mis singalong too XD

Ah no. This is the Canon episode. So far we’ve got “don’t shoot the messenger”, “don’t beat a dead horse”, and golf. Edit from later – and ravioli!

Slight spoilers for campaign 3, but I miss the sense of travel and exploration we have from C2, which doesn’t make SENSE because there IS travel and exploration in C3! But for whatever reason, it doesn’t resonate as much with me like journeying through the Barbed Fields and stuff, and I have no clue why.

WAIT THIS IS WHERE YASHA GETS THE SKINGORGER??? I 100% forgot and thought Obann gave it to her!! Maybe he only gives her the breastplate.

Fun fact! I have no clue if this is just me or not, but I haven’t felt like any of Yasha’s swords actually FIT her, you know? The Magician’s Judge, Skingorger, the Holy Avenger, Scaldsaber, they all SOUND cool AF, and apparently cleaver-style swords are her thing, but I dunno. Maybe it’s because the fact that she did use so many swords that it ended up feeling like there wasn’t one that fit her well. Unlike Fjord, where he has the falchion which just absorbs different characteristics, and then gains …. gains…. Hold on…. wiki help me….the Star Razor. And both of those swords feel so strongly like they FIT, and the changeover has strong significance and character impact. Whereas Yasha is just a little more like a videogame, swapping out one weapon for another when it’s better suited for it. I suppose not everyone needs an Iconic Weapon though. How many weapons did Grog end up using? Wiki shows EIGHT different weapons! Plus just whatever normal axe he used at the beginning of the campaign which doesn’t even look like it’s on his wiki page so NINE?

For what it’s worth, cool combat! Just not much to say.

Have I mentioned that I’m super mixed on the nickname Jessie for Jester? Like, it’s a completely legit nickname that fully makes sense in context, and it’s cute that they all start having a nickname for her, so I do love that. On the other hand, it’s just kind of a regular name? Fjord, Yasha, Caduceus, Nott – all insanely unique names. Beau/Beauregard? Uncommon and rarely a female name. Caleb is a normal enough name, but I feel like that 1) works with this concept, and 2) I mean, Bren Aldric Ermendrud is so not a normal typical name, and I feel like adding Widogast helps make it more unique. And then “Jessie”. *shrugs* It’s a pretty stupid whine on my part, but it’s the bit of mixed feelings for the nickname.

Fjord giving Jester a kiss on the cheek, causing her ALL sorts of confusion!! Honestly? I’d love to know the out of game conversations that Laura and Travis had in regards to in game romance. We know the bits said on Talks, but I’m assuming that those are exaggerated for humorous effect. If I had to come up with and submit a question for the tower on 4SD, it would probably be ‘what is an example of some out of game conversations you have had with the other players or DM that you would feel comfortable sharing?’

Caleb uses Magic Missile more than I remember him doing so. Then again, I think I underestimate this spell. I remember being, not annoyed, but feeling like Matt wasn’t have Essek be super efficient during the Lucien fight when Essek just kept using Magic Missile. Probably just my own biases against the spell. It IS automatic damage, no roll to hit or saving throw, so that is beneficial. Critrolestats says cast a total of 20 times, so it’s not like it was one of Caleb’s high use spells. I think I think of it like Chromatic Orb – good for very early campaign and that’s all. Can you tell I don’t play too much dnd yet? (to be fair, also just played a druid, messing around a bit with a rogue now)

(looking at critrolestats, I’m sad that they didn’t track the spells that Essek did, but it makes sense because they don’t track NPC spells. Essek is a PC in my heart, okay???)

I don’t know if this is the first time that Nott gets a nat 20 immediately followed by a nat 1 on the auto-firing, but I know it’s not the last! I feel like this happens at LEAST three times.

Ooo, nice! Obann name drop AND the Angel of Irons in the same questioning of the head! Smart plays, good deception checks, and well picked questions.

I do wonder if this plot thread of the cult was always meant to be a sort of open closed plot revolving around Yasha, or if Matt has/had further ideas for Tharizdun. It honestly could go either way.

I forgot that we got a canon reference to Marion’s agoraphobia before it actually came up for the party. I like that! I’d misremembered and thought that the party was the first time. Probably just the first time we clearly see it from her.

It’s very interesting seeing Caleb pushing so hard to stop Luc from being brought to the Chateau, because he’s so sure that Marion is now under suspicion. Liam pushes it in many episodes, and while it’s discussed, it’s also discarded and Luc is still brought there. In reality, it’s only in episode 128 that Marion is ever in danger, and it’s because of the break in at the sanatorium that the party do, nothing to do with the letter.

I love the games where they don’t want to stop playing and beg for more time. This time it was an option! But Laura needed to stop for health/baby reasons, and that takes priority.

#critical role #the mighty nein #cr c2 rewatch

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lore-watch-passion · 5 months

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Gli orologi Richard Mille - Tecnologia e design di lusso

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Curiosità sulla Maison Richard Mille

Il mondo di Richard Mille è ricco di aneddoti e curiosità.

Ad esempio, è noto il fatto che l'atleta olimpico Wayde van Niekerk ha infranto il record mondiale dei 400 metri durante le Olimpiadi di Rio del 2016 indossando un Richard Mille RM 67-02. Questo sottolinea l'incredibile leggerezza e resistenza di questi orologi, in grado di resistere alle condizioni più estreme senza perdere in precisione.

Un’altra curiosità riguarda l'attore Jackie Chan, noto collezionista di orologi Richard Mille. Chan non solo possiede diversi modelli del marchio, ma ha anche collaborato con Richard Mille per creare un orologio a edizione limitata che porta il suo nome, l'RM 057 Jackie Chan Tourbillon Dragon. Un vero e proprio mix di artigianato e design che come da tradizione della maison non passa di certo inosservato.

Richard Mille ha realizzato anche il primo orologio con tourbillon progettato per resistere agli urti di una partita di tennis. L'RM 027, indossato dal campione Rafael Nadal, pesa solo 20 grammi, cinturino incluso, ed è resistente abbastanza da sopportare le accelerazioni e gli urti di un match di tennis ad alto livello. È stato un grande successo per Richard Mille, dimostrando che l'alta orologeria e lo sport possono andare di pari passo.

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atletasudando · 8 months

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Exitosa jornada para el atletismo de Jamaica en el Mundial

El atletismo de Jamaica tuvo una gran jornada este jueves 24 de agosto en el Campeonato Mundial de Budapest, con presencia en el medallero de casi todas las finales. La sorpresa fue el triunfo de Antonio Watson en los 400 metros llanos con 44.22, una prueba en la que dos de los más experimentados participantes –ex campeones olímpicos- se quedaron al margen de la lucha principal: el sudafricano Wayde van Niekerk, recordman del mundo, y Kirani James, de Grenada. Este había terminado 5°, pero fue descalificado, en tanto Van Niekerk fue 7° con 45.11. La medalla de plata correspondió al británico Matthew Hudson-Smith con 44.31 y el bronce al estadounidense Quincy Hall con 44.37. Watson había sido campeón mundial u18 en 2017, pero su tránsito a mayores fue progresivo. El campeón olímpico Steve Gardiner, de Bahamas, se lesionó en semifinales. Otra victoria para Jamaica se dio en los 100 metros con vallas, de damas, donde Danielle Williams ganó con 12.43, una centésima por delante de la puertorriqueña y campeona olímpica Jasmine Camacho-Quinn. La medalla de bronce fue para la estadounidense Kendra Harrison con 12.46. En salto en largo, los tres representantes de Jamaica también tuvieron una brillante performances y sólo fueron desbordados –con su último salto- por el griego y campeón olímpico Miltiadis Tentoglu, quien venció con 8.52 metros. El jamaiquino Wayne Pinnock, quien había liderado hasta allí, se llevó la medalla de plata con 8.50 y su compatriota Tajay Gayle, el bronce con 8.27, la misma marca que el cuarto, Calet McLeod, también jamaiquino. Canadá completó un inédito doblete en lanzamiento del martillo ya que, tras la victoria en el sector masculino, ahora fue el turno de Camryn Rodgers en damas con 77.22, delante de las estadounidenses Janee’Kassanvoid con 76.36 y DeAnna Price con 75.41. Rodgers ya había sido subcampeona el año pasado en Oregón, detrás de la estadounidense Brooke Anderson, quien ahora no alcanzó la final, como tampoco la polaca y recordwoman mundial Anita Wlodarczyk. La otra final del día fue para una de las grandes figuras del atletismo actual, la neerlandesa Femke Bol. Esta se repuso de su caída en la definición del 4x400 mixto, y se impuso en su especialidad de los 400 metros vallas con 51.70, seguida por la estadounidense Shamier Little con 52.80 y la jamaiquina Rushell Clayton con 52.81. Bol había logrado la medalla de bronce en los Juegos Olímpicos 2021 y la de plata en el Mundial del año pasado en Oregón, donde la estadounidense Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone impuso un asombroso récord de 50.68. Pero en esta temporada McLaughlin se concentó en los 400 llanos, aunque una lesión le impidió participar en Budapest. Bol venía de fijar el récord europeo de 51.45 en Londres, el 23 de julio, durante una etapa de la Diamond League. Read the full article

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gonzalo-obes · 9 months

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IMAGENES Y DATOS INTERESANTES DEL DIA 14 DE AGOSTO DE 2023

Día Mundial del Lagarto, Año Internacional del Mijo y Año Internacional del Diálogo como Garantía de Paz.

San Alán y Santa Anastasia.

Tal día como hoy en el año 1227: El rey Fernando III el Santo y el arzobispo de Toledo, Rodrigo Jiménez de Rada, colocan la primera piedra para la reedificación de la catedral de Toledo.

En 1881: El médico Carlos Finlay consigue demostrar en Cuba que el transmisor de la fiebre amarilla es el mosquito Aedes aegypti.

En 1913: Se inaugura en Los Ángeles (Estados Unidos) la conducción de agua más larga del mundo, de más de 400 km de longitud.

En 1914: Japón se alía con Reino Unido y declara la guerra a Alemania.

En 1920: Inauguración de los VII Juegos Olímpicos en Amberes, tras un paréntesis de ocho años impuesto por la Primera Guerra Mundial.

En 1961: Se produce un accidente en el metro de Madrid, al chocar dos trenes, provocando 134 heridos.

En el 2000: Las autoridades británicas y francesas suspenden todos los vuelos del Concorde tras la catástrofe que costó la vida a 113 personas y que se produjo tres semanas antes.

En 2001: Un avión experimental de la NASA, con energía solar fotovoltaica, bate el récord mundial de altura de vuelo.

En 2003: El gobierno francés admite que la ola de calor se ha cobrado 3.000 víctimas, aunque en los centros sanitarios se manejan cifras muy superiores.

En 2016: El atleta sudafricano Wayde van Niekerk establece un nuevo récord mundial de los 400 metros lisos con 43'03, superando el de Michael Johnson. Fue en Río de Janeiro, Brasil.

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hurdleherorics · 9 months

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Hold onto your hats, because the Budapest World Championships are gearing up for an explosive showdown! The men's 400m event is highly anticipated, with a gripping storyline that's sending shockwaves through the track and field world. From defending champs sidelined by injuries to the world record holder and the Olympic victor making awe-inspiring comebacks, and even the third fastest contender facing an unexpected setback – this event is a fierce battle of resilience, determination, and raw athleticism. It's not just a race; it's a heart-pounding saga of human spirit and unyielding willpower. Get ready to witness history at the Budapest World Championships! Let's dive into the predictions for this exhilarating showdown.

Steven Gardiner: The Olympic Champion. Steven Gardiner stands as a true athletic powerhouse, dominating the 400 meters with electrifying speed and unwavering relaxation. His track prowess, crowned with an Olympic Games gold, cements him as an inspirational force and a beacon of excellence in the world of sprinting. With a PB only bettered by a few and a resumé to dream of, Gardiner comes into the World Champs with a chip on his shoulder as injuries prevented him from defending his 2019 world gold medal. However, he comes into Budapest with a 43.74 season's best, being his fastest time heading into a global championship, putting him as the world number one and the fastest athlete this year. Steven Gardiner is known for his incredibly relaxed and smooth running style and for always bringing his A game when it matters. Determined to prove that he's still the world's best expect Gardiner to come to Budapest with a point to prove.

Wayde Van Niekerk: The World Record Holder. Wayde van Niekerk shines as a track and field legend, renowned for his breathtaking world record-breaking performance in the 400 meters at the 2016 Olympics. His remarkable speed, resilience, and dedication make him an icon of athletic achievement, inspiring generations with his unparalleled achievements on the track. After capturing 2 world titles, 1 Olympic title and a world record he would suffer a career-changing knee injury that impact him for years to come. After years of being unable to find back his former form, 2023 seems to be a comeback year for him, his season's best of 44.08 being his fastest time since 2017 and placing as the number 4 athlete in the world. Similarly to Gardiner, Van Niekerk also wants to regain his place on top of the podium and given his years of championship experience, it would be foolish the count him out.

Muzala Samukonga: The African Star. Muzala Samukonga, the pride of Zambia's athletic prowess, blazes a trail of excellence with his astonishing Commonwealth Games victory and his unmatched dedication. His rough and raw running style leaves his competition stunned and his nation in awe. The young 20 year old has served as the frontrunner for the up and coming next generation of 400m runners with his astonishing 43.91 seconds season best and national record sent shockwaves around the world announcing his presence as a real contender to challenge for the 400m throne yet his medal chances might be in jeopardy as in his last race before the World Championships he was forced to pull up injured. But if he can get to Budapest fit and healthy fully expect him to be up there near the final 3.

Bryce Deadmon: The American Frontrunner. Bryce Deadmon emerges as a true track and field sensation, setting the stage ablaze with his extraordinary speed and unwavering determination. With each stride, he epitomizes athletic brilliance, promising a future of unparalleled achievements in the world of sprinting. Bryce Deadmon emerged as the American number one as he won the American Championships with a personal best of 44.22 seconds continuing his consistent and steady path to Budapest seeming to peak at exactly the right time.

Sean Bailey: The Jamaican Hope. Sean Bailey radiates as a dynamic up and coming force in track and field, captivating audiences with his explosive speed and unyielding spirit to put Jamaica on the map in terms of the men's 400. His relentless pursuit of excellence and remarkable accomplishments paint him as a beacon of inspiration following in the footsteps of his older sister Veronica Campbell-Brown. Sean Bailey cemented his place as Jamaica's biggest contender at the world champs in the absence of Rusheen McDonald by decisively winning his maiden Jamaican title over the distance. He proved to not be a one hit wonder with a string of sub 45 second clocking including a personal best of 44.43 seconds. If he can replicate and even improve on those performances expect him to be challenging for a medal come Budapest.

Michael Norman: The Fallen Hero. Michael Norman would ignite the track with his electrifying presence, boasting unmatched speed and a relentless drive for greatness. As a true athletic phenomenon, his records and performances etch his name among the elite, solidifying his legacy as a sprinting sensation. However, this season has not been a successful one for him as his decision to initially focus on the 100m this season seems to have not worked out as he has succumbed to multiple injuries. Luckily for him, since winning the World Champs last year on home soil in Oregan, he therefore, has the bye into the World Champs meaning his seat to Budapest is secured, however, not running a single 400 this year could seem to be a difficult obstacle in his path come Budapest.

Final Verdict And Prediction: As the countdown to the Men's 400m draws closer, the excitement is palpable. Steven Gardiner, Wayde Van Niekerk, Muzala Samukonga, Bryce Deadmon, Sean Bailey and Michael Norman are set to captivate the world with their speed, finesse, and determination. For my prediction, it goes as follows: 1. Steven Gardiner - 43.54 (SB) (WL) 2. Wayde Van Niekerk - 43.72 (SB) 3. Bryce Deadmon - 44.14 (PB) (SB) 4. Sean Bailey - 44.26 (PB) (SB) 5. Muzala Samukonga - 44.32 6. Vernon Norwood - 44.34 (PB) (SB) 7. Quincy Hall - 44.38 (PB) (SB)

8. Antonio Watson - 44.46 (PB) (SB)

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