When he's not being sued by Blade Runner, fantasising about using the steel grip of autocracy to gut the government, or admitting his promised self-driving cars may not ever drive themselves at all, Elon Musk is—god help us—a gamer.

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The VR sandbox fighting game’s latest update has come out…sort of. Though the update was originally intended to be published in Q1 2022, it’s been delayed slightly, with only a beta version of the update released so far. The update can be easily installed through Steam by opting into the beta. Though not as polished as a full release, the update still brings reworked features like a more robust magic system, the ability to change the avatar’s clothes, and most exciting of all, a reworked animation system. Together, they revitalize the game as a whole, especially the sorcery part of Blade and Sorcery. Blade and Sorcery U11 Magic Changes The changes to the magic system introduce new, much more compelling reasons to use spells instead of going in for heroic duels. Each of the elements has been reworked to fit a specific niche. Fire spells are all about burning single targets to a crisp. The fireball is the same as always but can be combined just like a Kamehameha into a much larger Meteor that will absolutely obliterate whichever target it hits. Smashing a fire-imbued staff into the ground will trigger a swarm of smaller fireballs to attack a target. Electricity spells, in shocking contrast, are about crowd control. The Sith-like chain lighting is about the same as it was until it’s put on a staff. Holding down the cast button will make a crackling whip shoot out of the end and can be twirled around to shock and even dismember unlucky enemies. Hitting the ground with it will send out a wave of stunning electricity, stopping approaching enemies in their tracks. Gravity is now about mobility and utility. It can still be used to bounce around, just that it’s much easier to use this time. It’s even possible to fly Iron Man-style, using palms to direct gravitational forces to control your descent. Combat changes Combat has been made much more exciting, thanks to the new animations. These feel a lot less canned than the older ones and feel much more dynamic to fight against. Unfortunately, this area is where the patch’s beta state is most obvious. Sometimes, enemies will be content to start a staring contest, looking on at the avatar without swinging first. That is, of course, until you turn your back. Some of those animations are also a little clunky. Still, it’s a lot of fun to play with and against the game. If you got used to the old animations, this patch would spice things up for a while, at the very least. Other New Parts There’s also reworked lighting released in conjunction with improved game performance with the patch, making things look nicer while still running better, which is something that is very welcome considering how nauseating VR can get when the framerate starts tanking. The new armor system is excellent too, just that it doesn’t change gameplay all that much overall. At least, not yet. Final Thoughts on the U11 Beta As always, this is another exciting update that brings new, fresh content mixed in with some very welcome improvements to the game, such as the new optimization. Though the core experience is much the same, the game is a little fresher and much smoother.

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might be the most realistic melee combat simulator you can find in virtual reality. Through battling foes with swords, bows, and other medieval weaponry, players are free to experience physics-based combat no other VR game can match. However, it’s not without its flaws. Blade & Sorcery has stayed in early access since its release in 2018 and still doesn’t have much in the way of story or even alternate game modes. But thanks to a dedicated playerbase and receptive developers, this game is a staple in the VR canon. Blade & Sorcery The greatest achievement of Blade & Sorcery is how deep its modding community is. Currently, players are able to create and add new weapons, maps, and even mechanics into the game. The developers realize how widespread this enjoyment of modding is, and they’ve even stated their intentions to as it gets further updates. As of today, it even holds a spot NexusMods as in terms of both mod count and downloads. add new moddable elements to the game one of the top 15 games If you have a VR headset and you’ve taken a look at , chances are you’re looking into modding Blade & Sorcery for yourself. There are so many choices, though, and there’s plenty of mods that simply don’t work on the latest updates. Some of the best mods have even become integrated into the base game itself. some of the best cheap VR titles out there This makes one wonder not just what the best mods of Blade & Sorcery are but which mods will be continuously updated as the game goes through major changes. Which mods will allow players the most amount of fun while also providing reliability through future game updates? 5 of the Best Blade & Sorcery Mods from the Nexus For the sake of this article, I’ll only be including modifications that can be found on , as that is where most user-made content for the game is collected anyway. This also won’t be a guide on how to mod the game for yourself; check out this video if you want to learn how to do that first. NexusMods 1. The Outer Rim https://www.nexusmods.com/bladeandsorcery/mods/528 Perhaps one of the best mods Blade & Sorcery has ever gotten, if not the best, The Outer Rim allows you to turn the game into a fully-fledged Star Wars title. Not only does it add fully functioning lightsabers, it goes as far as adding blasters, maps, and even extra addons to make the Star Wars experience that much more authentic. It’s no wonder the mod is among the top downloads on the Nexus, even with its size taking up over a gigabyte of storage. As the most popular Blade & Sorcery mod, there are plenty of fanmade addons that rely on it. For example, check out the if you want even more extras and customization! Kyber Crystals Pack 2. Medieval MegaPack https://www.nexusmods.com/bladeandsorcery/mods/1019 Though it might be a runner-up to The Outer Rim, this mod is far from a simple number two. While it might be more attractive to the history buffs out there, the Medieval MegaPack adds over 200 realistic weapons for players to use. The variety is staggering; shields, maces, picks, and even shovels and anvils are among the new weapons players can use! The mod splits these numerous weapons into custom categories, making them easy to sift through if you want to try out one of the more unique tools at your disposal. 3. BetterPerformance https://www.nexusmods.com/bladeandsorcery/mods/4639 While this mod might not be relevant for you lucky folks with top-of-the-line graphics cards, BetterPerformance is nonetheless a fantastic mod to have. It tweaks numerous settings with the game in order to improve performance, helping to alleviate issues such as stuttering and frame drops. You might see items and corpses pop out of existence before your eyes, but I’m sure many VR enthusiasts will agree - a loss of realism is better than a stomach-churning 15 FPS. 4. Bloodborne - Hunter’s Arsenal https://www.nexusmods.com/bladeandsorcery/mods/809 One of the more creative weapon mods, even more so than The Outer Rim, Bloodborne - Hunter’s Arsenal adds numerous pieces of equipment from the beloved PlayStation-exclusive action game. The melee weapons even work just like they do in Bloodborne, featuring their own special ways to transform them and change their attributes. It continues to be updated with new weapons and features, and while it’s not the most expansive mod out there, it’s certainly one of the most unique. 5. Mystic Hands https://www.nexusmods.com/bladeandsorcery/mods/4027 And to round it off, a simple mod with potential for immense fun. Mystic Hands gives the player an extra set of giant magic hands, allowing them to give a remote beatdown to anyone they come across. It even has integration with some of the creator’s other mods, namely . You probably won’t get as many hours of enjoyment out of Mystic Hands, but it shapes up to be a perfectly fine addition to your modlist. Scale Blade & Sorcery Frameworks for Further Nexus Mods Simple content additions and performance increases aren’t the only ways you can enjoy mods, however. If you delve a little deeper into the Nexus, you might find certain frameworks in the mix, with a massive list of mods requiring them. These frameworks act as “on” switches, providing bases for other mods to build off of. By installing them, you enable the ability for those other mods to work in the first place. There are only a handful of frameworks available in the Nexus, but you might be hard-pressed to find good mods that actually work with them. As such, here are the biggest frameworks in the Nexus, as well as a couple of mods you should look out for to make the most of them: Fisher’s Firearms Frameworks The NexusMod user SwordFisherL42 made two frameworks you’ll want to keep an eye on. The first of Fisher’s major frameworks is the , which provides support for utilizing explosives and reloading guns. It’s mainly meant for use by some of Fisher’s other mods, such as and the . There aren’t a vast amount of options to choose from here, but plenty of the mods available thanks to this Framework are very high-quality mods themselves. Modular Firearms Framework Fisher’s Modular Pistols Half Life 1 Pack The second of Fisher’s major frameworks is . This acts more like a mod itself, adding guns that can be infused with magic provided by Blade & Sorcery’s base game. There are a lot more mods that require this framework, including mods that take this Framework to its limits, like the . Fisher’s Elemental Firearms and NPC Gun Waves Gravity Bomb Launcher Custom Avatar Framework https://www.nexusmods.com/bladeandsorcery/mods/3762 The Custom Avatar Framework doesn’t make as many changes to the game itself as Fisher’s frameworks did. However, it allows for custom models and attributes to be applied to NPCs. It’s a somewhat recent Framework, so there isn’t much to it just yet, but it already has plenty of mods that depend on it to function. This includes the unbelievably impressive mod, which pits players against giants that can’t be killed with a simple arrow to the head. A.O.T. Titans Custom NPC Voices Framework https://www.nexusmods.com/bladeandsorcery/mods/1296 Finally, there’s the Custom NPC Voices Framework. This is one of the oldest frameworks out there, and it gives players a little bit of freedom in how they want their fights to sound. It can work best in tandem with the Custom Avatar Framework, with mods such as requiring both to work properly. It’s another one of those simple, not-very-game-changing frameworks, but it adds a bit of extra fun to those interested in making their experience more unique. Team Fortress 2 Enemies These mods should be perfect for those of you who want to make their Blade & Sorcery experience as complete as it can be. Don’t feel too down if you exhaust all the content I mentioned here, though; new mods appear on the Nexus practically every day, and most of the mods listed in this article continue to receive updates. No matter how long you’ve enjoyed playing the base version of Blade & Sorcery, its modding community is sure to increase that enjoyment tenfold. Links to Previous Articles: 1. 10 Best Cheap and Free VR Games on Steam | Hacker Noon 2. SCP: Secret Laboratory Parabellum - A Beginner's Guide | Hacker Noon 3. How to 'Git Gud' at Elden Ring Before its Release | Hacker Noon

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I like to show error messages on top of the page and it’s pretty easy to do that with Laravel and Blade: @ (!empty($errors->first()))
    <div = > <span>{{ $errors->first() }}</span> < if class "row col-lg-12" < = > div class "alert alert-danger" </ > div /div>
@endif Whenever I redirect the user back with an error I know the page will be capable of showing the message properly at the top because of the base template. However, if you do this and then setup a Form Validation, you’ll see only the first error message on top of the page. We could go through all messages in the errors variable, but it would still be showing form errors on top of the page instead of under each field. To prevent that, we can leverage Message Bags from Laravel Form Requests. Setting your Validation messages on a separate Message Bag 1- Base Form Request Create a and extend it from your . BaseFormRequest FormRequests use Illuminate\Foundation\Http\FormRequest; {

    protected $errorBag = ;

} class BaseFormRequest extends FormRequest 'form' 2- Setup a blade component for field messages In here we use the attribute $errors->form to match the errorBag value set on Step 1. We also use a variable called field that will need to be set whenever using this component. @ ($errors->form->first($field))
    {!! $errors->form->first($field, ) !!}
@endif if '<p><span class="text-warning">:message</span></p>' 3- Use the component under your fields When declaring a field inside your form, make sure to include the component created on Step 2 and give it the field variable with the same name as your field/rule. <div = > <input type= name= = >
    @include( , [ => ])
< class "form-group" {{ __('What is the subject of this ticket?') }} < > label </ > label "text" "title" class "form-control" 'layouts.components.alert.field' 'field' 'title' /div> Conclusion That’s it! Now, when the Form Request rule fails, it will set the Message Bag on form instead of default. Now we can easily return errors to be shown on top with withErrors() method as well as show per-field messages with Form Requests.

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When we think of sci-fi, we often picture bleak, dystopian futures—worlds where humanity is fighting for survival in apocalyptic wastelands. Films like The Matrix, Mad Max, and Blade Runner have defined this genre for decades, painting a dark picture of what’s to come. But what if sci-fi didn’t have to be a prophecy of doom? What if, instead, it could offer hope, creativity, and a vision of a better future? That's where Artisans of Time comes in. Artisans of Time is a regenerative sci-fi script that breaks free from the apocalyptic narrative and presents a utopian world of technological and creative abundance. This project isn't just a story about the future—it's a mission to show the power of women, innovation, and imagination in shaping a brighter tomorrow. You can still include classic Hero's Journey or Save the Cat elements—like the call to adventure, meeting the mentor, and crossing the threshold—without relying on the standard "man battles apocalyptic future" setting. There's plenty of room to explore personal growth, challenges, and transformation in more hopeful and regenerative worlds. A New Model of Storytelling As someone with a degree in creative writing, and a background in human rights, ancient cultures, emerging tech, regenerative farming and biodiversity, as well as being a bit on the weird side, I’ve always been passionate about stories that challenge societal norms and offer fresh perspectives. With Artisans of Time, the goal is to create a new model of filmmaking—one that isn’t centered around fear, destruction, or dystopia. Instead, they’re building a future where technology is used for good, where creativity thrives, and where we’re inspired by the possibilities of what humanity can achieve. Hey, because isn’t sci-fi the template for imagining the future? Just look at Jules Verne predicting submarines and video calls! So why can’t we imagine a rich and abundant future where there's enough for everyone, freedom to explore our creativity, and a thriving, abundant natural world? The film’s protagonist, Emma, is a hardware artist—a creator in a world where technological invention is restricted to an elite class. Her struggle for recognition mirrors the challenges faced by women in STEM fields today, fighting for equality, respect, and opportunities to contribute. Emma’s journey is about much more than rebellion—it’s about democratizing technology and envisioning a future where innovation benefits everyone, not just the privileged few. Recognition and Support Since completing the script, Artisans of Time has already garnered attention, earning a Merit Award at the Big Apple Film Festival. But that’s just the beginning. As part of Artizen Fund Season 4, we’ve also been accepted into several key funds and initiatives that support groundbreaking projects like this: Commons Fund for public goods pioneers


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Artisans of Time lends itself perfectly to game development and immersive storytelling. It’s a world where the audience doesn’t just watch the story unfold—they participate in shaping the narrative and envision a regenerative future. A Unique Look Inspired by Imagination Many of us grew up in an era filled with Fraggle Rock, The Labyrinth, and the magical worlds of Jim Henson, and would love the opportunity to bring those rich, bohemian, real-life textures into an immersive world. Visually, Artisans of Time is something truly special. I’ve developed a 3D storytelling world that is diverse, inclusive, and technologically advanced, but still deeply human and artistic. It’s detailed, immersive, and full of life, offering a space where every element of the world contributes to the broader narrative. Why Now? We live in a time when the stories we tell have a profound impact on the way we view the future. Sci-fi has always been a space where we explore possibilities, but too often those possibilities are dark and dystopian. With Artisans of Time,  we can shift the narrative toward something more positive—something that inspires us to think creatively, innovate, and build a world that benefits everyone. Isn’t that the reason why we are in web3 anyway? Regenerative storytelling can inspire real-world change. By creating a story that highlights the importance of inclusion, creativity, and sustainability, we can encourage people to think differently about the future. About Artizen Fund The Artizen Fund is all about decolonizing impact funding, making it more democratic, and levelling the playing field for creators. It supports projects that are off the beaten path, often regenerative in nature, and focused on creating real change. By purchasing NFTs or contributing, you're helping to fund bold, creative work like Artisans of Time, while ensuring that diverse voices and ideas have the opportunity to thrive. Your support helps projects move forward while making impact funding more accessible to everyone When we think of sci-fi, we often picture bleak, dystopian futures—worlds where humanity is fighting for survival in apocalyptic wastelands. Films like The Matrix , Mad Max , and Blade Runner have defined this genre for decades, painting a dark picture of what’s to come. But what if sci-fi didn’t have to be a prophecy of doom? What if, instead, it could offer hope, creativity, and a vision of a better future? The Matrix Mad Max Blade Runner That's where Artisans of Time comes in. Artisans of Time Artisans of Time is a regenerative sci-fi script that breaks free from the apocalyptic narrative and presents a utopian world of technological and creative abundance. 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Here's the thing about HBO documentaries. The best thing about them is - the production value. The worst thing is - the production value. What's that supposed to mean? Well, you know what they say. After a series of award-winning and jaw-dropping HBO documentaries, such as The Inventor, Leaving Neverland, Going Clear, Beware the Slenderman, and At the Heart of Gold, we were supposed to be blown away with - Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery. It didn't happen. Yeah, I've spent more time watching HBO than reading about blockchain. That's why my articles about Bitcoin always play it safe. I share true stories of how Bitcoin impacted the lives of people I know personally or the challenges of Bitcoin acceptance, and similar stuff the MAXIs won't tear me apart for. After spending just one day reading about what blockchain is and how it works from "Cryptocurrency Investing For Dummies" by Kiana Danial, which I couldn't recommend more, I realized that it wasn't rocket science. However, you can't just show a few cubes, which looked as if they were taken out of the movie "Cube," and call it a blockchain day. Back to the production value because it is important. Look, I don't know what happened to the author, Cullen Hoback, after Terms and Conditions May Apply, but at least he didn't stretch Money Electric which was the case with Q: Into the Storm. So, of all people, and after all these years, he was supposed to reveal the biggest Bitcoin Mystery in less than a hundred minutes, give it or take. Who is Miyamoto Musashi? Yeah, I'm fraking (Battlestar Galactica) with you, but for educational purposes only. Miyamoto Musashi was a legendary Japanese samurai "who became renowned through stories of his unique double-bladed swordsmanship and undefeated record in his 62 duels." More importantly, he wrote "The Book of Five Rings," and was "eternalized" as one of the most well-known Joe Rogan's tattoos. By default, the creators of revolutionary things have to be larger-than-life characters themselves. Can you imagine the iPhone without Steve Jobs or SpaceX without Elon Musk? Thus, Satoshi Nakamoto and Bitcoin. There's a scene in the documentary where Cullen Hoback is on the phone with someone, a producer, or whoever is calling the shots, trying to sell his WOW moment—we got him! It was obvious that Adam Back and especially Peter Todd were tossing him around mercilessly. After some time, it stopped being fun and became painful to watch this who-is-Satoshi-Nakamoto game. All that time and money could've been put to much better use in explaining why the block size in blockchain is so damn important. This way we were left with more trivial questions than important answers. Some Mysteries Are Better Left Unsolved Whether Satoshi Nakamoto is one person or a team of people is irrelevant. The myth about Satoshi's 1M BTC is an old and boring story. If you haven't created anything in your life no matter how small and insignificant it may seem to you or enjoyed some magnificent creation first-hand, then you're going to have a problem accepting and realizing why the creations become more important to the creators themselves. Sometimes, I wanted to be published under a pen name or I had to as a ghostwriter. It's both fun and exciting. Gamers care more about their nicks and avatars than anything in the world. I'm no different: Let's wrap this Bitcoin story with the best reply on Reddit. You see, some people have to write one line only and be remembered, while others can write books and be forgotten. And, that's OK. We may never find out who created Bitcoin, but we hopefully know why. And, that's OK too. Till the next HBO documentary and crypto revolutionary, in tech we trust, Bitcoin is a blast! Here's the thing about HBO documentaries. The best thing about them is - the production value. The worst thing is - the production value. What's that supposed to mean? Well, you know what they say. After a series of award-winning and jaw-dropping HBO documentaries, such as The Inventor, Leaving Neverland, Going Clear, Beware the Slenderman, and At the Heart of Gold, we were supposed to be blown away with - Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery. It didn't happen. Yeah, I've spent more time watching HBO than reading about blockchain. That's why my articles about Bitcoin always play it safe. I share true stories of how Bitcoin impacted the lives of people I know personally or the challenges of Bitcoin acceptance, and similar stuff the MAXIs won't tear me apart for. After spending just one day reading about what blockchain is and how it works from "Cryptocurrency Investing For Dummies" by Kiana Danial, which I couldn't recommend more, I realized that it wasn't rocket science. However, you can't just show a few cubes, which looked as if they were taken out of the movie "Cube," and call it a blockchain day. Back to the production value because it is important. Look, I don't know what happened to the author, Cullen Hoback, after Terms and Conditions May Apply, but at least he didn't stretch Money Electric which was the case with Q: Into the Storm. So, of all people, and after all these years, he was supposed to reveal the biggest Bitcoin Mystery in less than a hundred minutes, give it or take. Who is Miyamoto Musashi? Yeah, I'm fraking (Battlestar Galactica) with you, but for educational purposes only. Miyamoto Musashi was a legendary Japanese samurai "who became renowned through stories of his unique double-bladed swordsmanship and undefeated record in his 62 duels." More importantly, he wrote "The Book of Five Rings," and was "eternalized" as one of the most well-known Joe Rogan's tattoos. double-bladed swordsmanship and undefeated record By default, the creators of revolutionary things have to be larger-than-life characters themselves. Can you imagine the iPhone without Steve Jobs or SpaceX without Elon Musk? Thus, Satoshi Nakamoto and Bitcoin. There's a scene in the documentary where Cullen Hoback is on the phone with someone, a producer, or whoever is calling the shots, trying to sell his WOW moment—we got him! It was obvious that Adam Back and especially Peter Todd were tossing him around mercilessly. After some time, it stopped being fun and became painful to watch this who-is-Satoshi-Nakamoto game. All that time and money could've been put to much better use in explaining why the block size in blockchain is so damn important. This way we were left with more trivial questions than important answers. Some Mysteries Are Better Left Unsolved Whether Satoshi Nakamoto is one person or a team of people is irrelevant. The myth about Satoshi's 1M BTC is an old and boring story. If you haven't created anything in your life no matter how small and insignificant it may seem to you or enjoyed some magnificent creation first-hand, then you're going to have a problem accepting and realizing why the creations become more important to the creators themselves. Sometimes, I wanted to be published under a pen name or I had to as a ghostwriter. It's both fun and exciting. Gamers care more about their nicks and avatars than anything in the world. I'm no different: Let's wrap this Bitcoin story with the best reply on Reddit . You see, some people have to write one line only and be remembered, while others can write books and be forgotten. And, that's OK. We may never find out who created Bitcoin, but we hopefully know why. And, that's OK too. Reddit Till the next HBO documentary and crypto revolutionary, in tech we trust, Bitcoin is a blast!

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Ho guardato "Money Electric" della HBO su Bitcoin: ecco perché potresti volerlo saltare (o no)

ビットコインに関する HBO の「Money Electric」を視聴しました。視聴しないほうがよい理由 (またはしないほうがよい理由)

ຂ້ອຍໄດ້ເບິ່ງ 'Money Electric' ຂອງ HBO ໃນ Bitcoin: ນີ້ແມ່ນເຫດຜົນທີ່ເຈົ້າອາດຈະຕ້ອງການຂ້າມມັນ (ຫຼືບໍ່)

Ik heb HBO's 'Money Electric' op Bitcoin bekeken: dit is waarom je het misschien wilt overslaan (of niet)

Я посмотрел сериал HBO «Money Electric» на биткоины: вот почему вы можете захотеть его пропустить (или нет)

මම Bitcoin මත HBO හි 'Money Electric' නැරඹුවෙමි: මෙන්න ඔබට එය මඟ හැරීමට අවශ්‍ය විය හැක්කේ (නැතහොත්)

Men HBO-ning Bitcoin-da "Money Electric" filmini tomosha qildim: Mana nima uchun uni o'tkazib yuborishni xohlashingiz mumkin (yoki yo'q)

Ngibuke i-'Money Electric' ye-HBO ku-Bitcoin: Nakhu Kungani Ungase Ufune Ukuyeqa (noma Cha)

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