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I’m happy to share this great news with you, after some time, artifact.jp finally announced a new lobby for Magicaloss. It’s named “Diamond” and you will meet a strong monster there. Details are still not clear, but i will share with you soon. New Lobby will be added to Japanese Magical Rooms tomorrow, hope to see you next with news, take care!!! 😀 😀 😀
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Here i’m with another edition of Did You Know series, this week beautiful and useful Rapiers will be my feature, i hope you enjoy it! 😀 😀 😀
“A rapier is a slender, sharply pointed sword, ideally used for thrusting attacks, used mainly in Early Modern Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries.
The word “rapier” generally refers to a relatively long-bladed sword characterized by a complex hilt which is constructed to provide protection for the hand wielding it. While the blade might be broad enough to cut to some degree (but nowhere near that of the wider, slightly heavier swords in use around the Middle Ages), the long thin blade lends itself to thrusting. The blade might be sharpened along its entire length, sharpened only from the center to the tip (as described by Capoferro), or completely without a cutting edge as called “estoc” by Pallavicini, a rapier master who, in 1670, strongly advocated using a weapon with two cutting edges. A typical example would weigh 1 kilogram (2.2 lb) and have a relatively long and slender blade of 2.5 centimetres (0.98 in) or less in width, 1 metre (39 in) or more in length and ending in a sharply pointed tip.
The term rapier generally refers to a thrusting sword with a blade longer and thinner than that of the so-called side-sword but heavier than the small sword, a lighter weapon that would follow in the 18th century and later, but the exact form of the blade and hilt often depends on who is writing and when. It can refer to earlier spada da lato (much like the espada ropera) through the high rapier period of the 17th century through the small sword and dueling swords, thus context is important in understanding what is meant by the word. (The term side-sword, used among some modern historical martial arts reconstructionists, is a translation from the Italian spada da lato—a term coined long after the fact by Italian museum curators—and does not refer to the slender, long rapier, but only to the early 16th-century Italian sword with a broader and shorter blade that is considered both its ancestor and contemporary.)
It is important to remember that the word “rapier” was not used by Italian, Spanish, and French masters during the apogee of this weapon, the terms spada, espada and épée (or espée) being instead the norm (generic word for “sword”). Because of this, as well as the great variation of late-16th and 17th century swords, some like Tom Leoni simply describe the rapier as a straight-bladed, two-edged, single-handed sword of that period which is self-sufficient in terms of both offense and defense, not requiring a companion weapon. In order to avoid the confusion of lumping all swords together, some categorize such swords by their function and use. For example, John Clements categorizes thrusting swords with poor cutting abilities as rapiers and categorizes swords with both good thrusting and cutting abilities as cut and thrust swords. Some however see the rapier in its entire time-line and see that it never truly fits into any single definition. Largely all over Europe the weapon changed based on culture and the fighting style that was prescribed; be it Italian, Spanish, or some other instruction on the weapon’s use, so that lengths, widths, hilt designs and even the lack or placement of an edge or edges differed at the same time. One might wear a rapier with a swept hilt and edges on the same day as another might wear one with a cup hilt and an edgeless blade.
Parts of the Sword
Hilt
Rapiers often had complex, sweeping hilts designed to protect the hand wielding the sword. Rings extended forward from the crosspiece. Later these rings were covered with metal plates, eventually evolving into the cup hilts of many later rapiers. Many hilts included a knuckle bow extending down from the crosspiece protecting the hilt, which was usually wood wrapped with cord, leather or wire. A fat pommel (often decorated) secured the hilt to the weapon and provided a balance to the long blade.
Blade
Various rapier masters divided the blade into two, three, four, five or even nine parts. The forte, strong, is that part of the blade closest to the hilt; in cases where a master divides the blade into an even number of parts, this is the first half of the blade. The debole, weak, is the part of the blade which includes the point and is the second half of the blade when the sword is divided into an even number of parts. However, some rapier masters divided the blade into three parts (or even a multiple of three), in which case the central third of the blade, between the forte and the debole, was often called the medio, mezzo or the terzo.
The Ricasso is that portion of the blade, usually unsharpened, which extends forward from the crosspiece or quillons and which is protected by the complex hilt.”
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Hi Everyone,
Welcome to the 5th Edition of the Music with Rivers series! This week legendary Carlos Santana will be my feature. One of my favorite songs from Santana which is “Smooth” (Featuring Rob Thomas) will be here, i hope you enjoy this, see you later, take care!! 😀 😀 😀
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Welcome to the 17th Volume of the People Behind the Puppets series. This week beautiful and strong Taropie will be my guest. She was kind enough to accept my interview and we had a nice chat. I hope you enjoy it! 😀 😀 😀
“Hi Taro, thank you very much for accepting my interview, let’s talk about your current situation before interview, so, how are you? What have you been doing lately in both real life and Puppet Guardian?
Hey Rivers, first I’d like to say that I’m a huge fan of your blog! I’m doing alright, though I have just a couple of weeks left before university starts up again and I’ll once again be drowning in projects/studying. On PG, however, I’m just enjoying our current bridal event—really happy we finally got it, even though most of us have completely exhausted our dice/luck!
Do you remember when and how you first started playing Puppet Guardian? How did you find the Puppet Guardian website?
I started in March 2009, just about a month after beta was released. I think I was researching 2d isometric art and gaming (no 3d games, they always give me headaches) and one of the results led me to the official blog run by Zorba, which detailed some screenshots. From there, I just completely fell in love with the unique and cute gameplay/items/graphics.
What are your favorite items and weapons in Puppet Guardian? Can you tell us more about your goals and progress at the moment?
Tough question. I think I enjoy the vast array of clothing the most, though I also love the Paragon Axe, which is my primary goal at the moment—I’m roughly 2 Holy Axes away! 🙂
Can you tell us about your secret on earning gold coins?
Hahaha… If only I got 5g every time this question has been asked to me… The secret to being rich is to simply not spend much and when you do, do so wisely! Having a sense of restraint also helps. 😛 I also used to do Free video offers from RadiumOne, but sadly that’s no more due to others abusing it.
As a player who played for a long time, what are your thoughts over changes or updates on Puppet Guardian over the years?
I would say that most of the updates over time have been great. Sure, they’ve tested our patience with some of the updates (most memorably waiting for T8/9!), but I think many of us have gotten used to the idea of waiting because slowly, but surely, we’ll have all of the same updates as JP version.
Do you have any memories or players from the past which makes you smile when you remember them?
Yes, many! But a funny one that comes to mind is remembering how me and a group of other beginners were trying to “beat Tower 1” by defeating the giant beetle boss just like all the other games, right? So we rolled and rolled back to the boss square of Tower 1 despite continuously dying due to our ill-equipped clubs and wooden staffs. We had no idea why defeating the beetle only gave us intestines and nothing special or worthwhile. Did we have to keep doing this to get to the “next level”? xD
What does Puppet Guardian mean to you? How important is it for you and how can you describe it?
PG means a lot to me! It’s one of the only mmorpg games I’ve stuck with for so long because of the small-knit community and awesome friends made along the way. The distinctive game atmosphere and non-competitive nature of the game really appeals to me. There are no levels, no blood and guts, no grinding for levels; just a sophisticated sort of simplicity, if that makes any sense. I look forward to the continued growth and success of the game! 🙂
If you were without all your friends on Puppet Guardian, would you quit or would you make new friends? Why?
Of course it would be sad; I’ve made so many great friends over the years, but ultimately, I would stay and continue making new friends and just hope that they would come back to visit at least.
As an experienced player, do you have any suggestions for new players?
Don’t be shy; we have a great community of dedicated and helpful players! If you have any questions, consult the Wikipedia pages and take some time to watch the tutorials. Most players would be more than helpful if you’re stuck, though! Also, kindness and politeness goes a long way.
Thank you so much Taro for this interview, see you!“
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Hi All,
I’m sad to share this news, but after two weeks of joy and fun, a bittersweet end arrived on corner for Summer Bridal Event. Summer Bridal Event will end on August 31th and until next year we won’t have a chance again. So to enjoy last minutes of Summer Bridal Event. I’m inviting all of you to Puppet Guardian to re-unite and celebrate this event for one more time. Thank you for reading and take care!!! 😀 😀 😀
Hi Everyone,
Welcome to the 12th edition of the Did You Know series. This week Clown Clothes will be my feature. I hope you enjoy this! 😀 😀 😀
“A jester, joker, jokester, fool, wit-cracker, prankster or buffoon was a person employed to tell jokes and provide general entertainment, typically by a European monarch. Jesters are stereotypically thought to have worn brightly colored clothes and eccentric hats in a motley pattern. Their hats were especially distinctive; made of cloth, they were floppy with three points, each of which had a jingle bell at the end. The three points of the hat represent the donkey’s ears and tail worn by jesters in earlier times. Other things distinctive about the jester were his laughter and his mock sceptre, known as a bauble or marotte.”
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Hi Everyone,
Welcome to the 4th week of Music with Rivers, my choise of song for this week will be “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, this song is pure joy and everytime i listen, it takes me to the different lands. I hope you enjoy this, take care and see you on next edition! 😀 😀 😀
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Welcome to the 16th edition of People Behind the Puppets series. This week dear friend, elephant lover, chest addict also my co-worker Cloudstrife will be on spot. We talked about his Puppet Guardian life, moderating, current projects, his feelings, future plans and many more. Have fun while reading! 😀 😀 😀
“Do you remember when and how you first started playing Puppet Guardian? How did you find the Puppet Guardian website?
I joined Puppet Guardian in February of 2009. Back then, the game was very primitive and when I was presented with a dice-rolling game, I became fascinated; The storyline was amazing, the graphics were reminiscent of my favourite anime studio (Studio Ghibli), the music was innovative, and the gameplay was extremely unique and addictive. I think I was searching up “free multiplayer browser games” in Google and came across some webpages that re-directed me to the Puppet Guardian website.
You recently became a Moderator, like Wero and I. What things have changed since you became a moderator? What are your plans for the future as a moderator?
Since I have become a moderator, my role in the game has changed. As a moderator, I shall ensure that players abide by the rules and conduct of the game because – through the years – it is this kindness and consideration towards others that have successfully defined the Puppet Guardian world we originally intended to create and live in.
What are your favorite items and weapons in Puppet Guardian? Can you tell us more about your goals and progress at the moment?
I don’t have a favourite item or weapon in the game. My goal at the moment is to learn more as a moderator and see to it that the game continues to grow. I guess I can say that it is progressing slowly. Despite there still being cases where we need to crack down on warning/punishing the use of multiple accounts (mules), I’ve seen a good number of new players. Introducing them to the basics of the game will be a key step in moving the game forward.
As a player who played for a long time, what are your thoughts over changes or updates on Puppet Guardian over the years?
Updates to Puppet Guardian have been reflective of its predecessor, the Japanese version of the game. I think for the most part, those updates work for the international version as well. So I’d have to thank our development team for their great work and their best ability in keeping up with the Japanese development team. It’s not easy!
Do you have any memories or players from the past which makes you smile when you remember them?
Yes. Too many to share though. I would like to give a shout out to Pattinson, Eric, Jaded, bumbleb, janime, Captivo, Ares, Morning, Lineage, ReiXVII, Hoyeen, Dale. If any of you are reading this, please drop by and say “Hi”. I would like to know how you are all doing!
What does Puppet Guardian mean to you? How important is it for you and how can you describe it?
Puppet Guardian to me is a virtual world that has become reality to me. In other words, Puppet Guardian is now part of my life and soul. But it is also like a mirror – a mirror realm, pardon the pun – which reflects what the real world we live in should be: magical, fantastical, harmonious. In this sense, its importance is immense for me. I really want others in our real world to escape into a different reality, a world where you can relax and have fun, and it will mean no worries for the rest of your days. ;]
If you were without all your friends on Puppet Guardian, would you quit or would you make new friends? Why?
I would not quit Puppet Guardian without all my friends. I would make new friends. As Zorba best puts it, “Friendship matters and humility, and all the other values that have allowed people with different points of view, different personalities, different anything to get along throughout human history, and even see their way to become friends.”
As an experienced player, do you have any suggestions for new players?
Play the game and invite some friends. Add each other on friend’s list. Look at the wikia to set goals if you’re curious about any items you want to make. Be courteous to everyone and stay active in the community. Have fun! =)
Thank you so much Cloud for this interview, see you! 😀 😀 😀“
I hope you liked the interview, next week there will be another amazing puppet here with me answering my questions, please leave your feedback, if you let me know your ideas, suggestions and your comments, i can improve my articles. Thank you so much for reading, see you until next time, take care!!! 😀 😀 😀
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Artifact.jp released final fights videos from Dragon King squire fights, you can watch them below. I hope you enjoy them as much as me. Thank you for visiting and reading, take care and see you later! 😀 😀 😀
Hi Everyone,
Weekly Did You Know series will feature scythe this week, as you know last week there was penguins, since Bridal Event still happening, i want to feature an item which almost everyone working on at the moment. I hope you enjoy my research for this week, next week, there will be more summer theme subject for series since our summer fashion even is on way. Please don’t forget to check forum for further details, maybe it’s you who will win the Scratch Card items. 😀 😀 😀
“A scythe is an agricultural hand tool for mowing grass, or reaping crops. It was largely replaced by horse-drawn and then tractor machinery, but is still used in some areas of Europe and Asia.
The scythe also plays an important traditional role, often appearing as weapons in the hands of mythical beings such as Cronus, and the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, specifically, Grim Reaper (Death). This stems mainly from the Christian Biblical belief of death as a “harvester of souls”.”
I hope you enjoyed this week’s presentation for Did You Know series, i will be here with new topics next week, unti then, take care and see you!!! 😀 😀 😀
Rivers the Puppet 