#flinto

[ask-the-royal-absol]

Snow was outside, looking up towards Destino’s window, it was clear she opted to sleep under the stars like she always does, “Hey! Destino!” She yelled up towards their window, “Good morning! You ever think about sleeping under the stars sometime? It’s nice! You should try it!” It was obvious she was in a good mood

Destino: Flinto, perhaps it's different here but I'd prefer-

*Taking one look at the Pokémon, Destino knew something was up. This wasn't Flint. Those patterns. It must be that stupid Pokémon that keeps following them around. Great.*

Destino: Oh, it's you. Is this how you usually wake up Pokémon? By being the most annoying creature in all of time and space? Because if that's your goal, good job. Ten out of ten. You've certainly ruined my morning.

@ask-team-spectrum

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[thedwarrowscholar]

Hello! I was recently watching The Last Kingdom and the Danish practice of holmgang, dueling until death or first blood to settle disputes, reminded me of dwarven customs. In the show, the duel would be initiated by the phrase “make the square”/“form the square.” I was wondering how you would translate the holmgang and the initiation phrase in Khuzdul, or if there was a similar practice already known amongst dwarrows. Thank you!

Well met! Thank you for that very interesting question indeed. Before we go into depth on the details of this practice, perhaps we should first of all cover what exactly it is. Firstly, holmgang is not a specifically Danish practice. Though unclear where the original practice exactly comes form, it is clear that is was practiced across all the Old Norse homelands (apart from Denmark, also Norway, Sweden, various North-sea Islands, areas of the present Baltic and Iceland). Known as "holmganga" in Old Norse ("hólmganga" in modern Icelandic, "holmgång" in Swedish and indeed "holmgang" in Danish and Norwegian). In essence, holmganga was a legally recognized way to settle disputes in the form of a duel. Simplistically put, anyone aggrieved, insulted or offended could challenge the other party to holmganga to reclaim their honor. It is a common misconception that holmganga was always a duel to the death; though it could be, it very seldom was. Historically holmganga practices changed over time, where duels to the death were perhaps more frequent at first and later on were almost never seen anymore (and settled in another manner, yet still called holmganga). Eventually, the practice of holmganga was outlawed, as professional duelists started to emerge, who took advantage of the holmganga rules to legally rob someone's land, property - and even wife.

The legendary hólmganga between Egill Skallagrímsson and Berg-Önundr, painted by Johannes Flintoe. As for the specific rules of the practice itself, every place had a different sets of rules. Before the duel began, the duelists would commonly agree upon the exact rules (any weapons allowed, number of shields, who could strike first, what the winner could receive, when a win would be declared, etc...) Meaning that the final result could vastly vary, from death to simple financial compensation. Holmganga was commonly decided within a square or round area, at times referred to as an island (Holmganga literally meaning "island walking") Combatants had to fight inside these "island borders", stepping out of borders meant forfeiture. The shout you mentioned "form the square" could thus have been possible. Now, how does this relate to Dwarves? Many often have the urge to directly align Old Norse customs with those of the Dwarves. After all, Tolkien himself used Old Norse names as outer names for Dwarves, he used Old Norse runes as the base for their scripts and even their language (though Semitic in nature) clearly has taken inspiration from Old Norse too (an example "gamil" in Khuzdul and "gamall" in Old Norse - both meaning "old") - to name but a few similarities - so we can't blame folks for going further down that path. Apart form the Old Norse influence, Dwarves however also have a Jewish "layer" in Tolkien's works, clearly inspired by both these cultures for a variety to things. So, to determined whether it is likely that Dwarves had practices similar to Holmganga we would need to see if such duels were also common practice among the Jewish people. Perhaps surprisingly, they were common practice (at least in antiquity - or so say the scriptures) and even were similar in form (right down to the prior negotiation, the combat, and possible outcome). So, yes, I deem it very likely that a practice like Holmganga would have existed among the Dwarves - seeing that the two cultures Tolkien used to base them on both had very similar dueling practices (though, it must be said that in Hebraic antiquity duels between small groups of men were often more common).

Joab Slays Abner "and he strikes him there through the groin".- Book of Second Samuel chapter 3:27. Tolkien made no mention of such dwarf vs dwarf duels unfortunately (though duels themselves were common place in his lore), meaning we'll have to base ourselves on what we've covered so far and assume a similar practice was indeed in place. Keeping the naming of such a practice straightforward (and open to some deviation) I would suggest "'Akrâg-itsêl" (simply meaning "the act of settling honour") Translating "form the square!", would be: "imhi ibal!" (lit. "create (the) square") Furthermore, the Dwarvish love for a good contract might have even seen the parties agree the rules in written fashion first, ensuring no arguments could ensue after the duel (and family members would be taken care of, etc...)

DnD dwarves in a gladitorial duel, Concept art by James Gurney Hoping to have answered your question. Ever at your service, The Dwarrow Scholar

[catgurltreats]

Paleo diet is stupid and wrong. Fred Flinto wasn't eating steaks for breakfast it was cobbles and stones

[a-willing-heart]

"Heddal stavkirke" by Johannes Flintoe

[marwaricatalysts]

Top 10 Startup Accelerators and Incubators in India

Starting a new business in India is now more exciting than ever. There are many special programs called accelerators and incubators that help new businesses grow quickly. These programs are like a helping hand, giving businesses a big advantage.

Thanks to the Indian Government’s push for “Make in India,” it’s a great time to start a business here. If you have a new business idea and a basic product ready, you can join an accelerator to grow fast. But, if you’re still planning your team and idea, an incubator is a better choice for you.

Now, let’s talk about the top 10 places in India that can help your new business grow. This list isn’t in any particular order, so all of them are great choices.

1. Marwari Catalysts

Marwari Catalysts stands out in the Indian startup ecosystem, offering a unique blend of funding, mentorship, and support to over 6000 startups. With a combined valuation of $300M, they not only analyze and support startups but also bring them into an elite 100+ Co-Founders Club. Marwari Catalysts accelerates new-age startups that are disruptive, assisting them from the early stages to reach significant milestones. Their success formula includes mentorship, investor connects, industry connections, tools to scale, and investment. 

Testimonials from founders like Gaurav Mehta of Jaipur Watch Company, Ashish Saboo, an investor at Startup Steroids, Surashree Rahane of Yearbook Canvas, and Jitendra Dhaka of Banksathi underscore the transformative impact of Marwari Catalysts on their entrepreneurial journeys

2. TLabs: Perfect for internet or mobile tech businesses, TLabs in Bangalore has a great team to help your business. They have a 16-week program to help you grow. Some of their successful businesses are HopOn and GetMyUni.

3. Cisco Launchpad: They focus on really new and different tech ideas. Their program lasts 6 months and they help businesses with things like internet stuff, security, and healthcare tech. They’ve helped businesses like Smart Ship Hub.

4. Indian Angel Network: This isn’t a typical accelerator. It’s a group of investors who give money and advice to help businesses grow. They look for businesses that are really different and have the potential to grow big.

5. DevX Accelerators: They focus on businesses that use AI and the Internet of Things to solve problems. They offer money, help with business growth, and a 90-day program. Companies like Quixote and BigSpoon Foods are some of their successes.

6. 500 Startups: This is a big name in helping new businesses. They started in 2010 and are in Bangalore. They give money and advice to new businesses. They’re interested in tech businesses and have helped companies like Bukalapak and Udemy.

7. Prime Venture Partners (Angel Prime): This is a company that invests in new businesses and helps them in many ways, like building a team, finding more investors, and growing the business.

8. CIIE —��IIM Ahmedabad: They have different programs to help businesses. They offer training, mentoring, and help with finding investors. They focus on what each business needs.

9. DLabs Incubator: This is a special program in the Indian School of Business. They help businesses connect with experts and have helped over 124 businesses grow.

10. GSF Accelerator: In Gurgaon, this program gives money and special training for 13 weeks. They’ve helped companies like Little Eye Labs and Flinto.

So, these are some of the best places in India that can help your new business grow. Each one is different, so find the one that fits your business best. Don’t worry if it takes time to get into one of these programs. Keep working on your idea, and you’ll get there. To learn more about these programs and starting a business, check out more blogs and resources on this topic.

[andrewdaviesdesign2862]

Reflective Statement

Altogether, I believe that this project was a success, although I feel that I should have managed my time more wisely as there were some weeks where I felt I was moving at a much slower pace than my partner. I also found it difficult to find the time to design and learn how to use the prototyping software as this project was the first time I had ever used Sketch and Principle, which I found frustrating as there weren’t many tutorials on how to use the programs, and we had to keep going back and forth between the two as well as doing some of the more elaborate animating using Flinto and piecing them together on After Effects when creating the final video. Fortunately, Cassie was fairly experienced in prototyping so I appreciated her help with some of the more technical animations and transitions. I believe that if we had more time to work on this project we could’ve been more creative with our animations as the final flow of the final projects feels rather linear but given the short amount of time we had to work on this assignment I am more than happy with the end result. I think what we managed to do successfully was continue to develop our design based around user feedback, with certain elements such as, editing the filters, adding the option to skip the genre filtering pages, and including the loading animations signifying updated content based on customisation.

Overall, I found this project much more of a challenge than I initially thought it would, however, thanks to my partner Cassie I was able to rely on her for help whenever I needed it and appreciated the fact that she wasn’t afraid to speak her mind and make changes. Because of this, I am now a bit more familiar with prototyping software which should help me greatly in the future.

[maacwanowrie]

How Are UI Designers Equipped?

By going to the MAAC institute in Pune to study design and technology, you can improve your ability to be creative, solve problems, plan, and judge. Since many projects are done in groups, you'll also learn how to work together and communicate. Not to mention that it's a great example of your creativity.

A diverse collection of tools—some extremely specialised and others general-purpose—are used for each stage of the UI design process. In this step of the process, 72% of UI Designers use a variety of digital tools, according to Brainstation's Digital Skills Study.

 66 percent of respondents said they use Sketch for wireframing, but 44 percent said they also use Illustrator, InVision Studio, Adobe XD, Axure, Figma, and Marvel.

 For interface design, the list was similar—with Sketch identified by 64 percent of respondents—but with Photoshop taking the place of Illustrator, at 43 percent. The photo editing software Photoshop and the vector-based image creation and editing software Illustrator make great complementary tools.

 InVision outperformed Sketch for prototyping, being utilised by 58 percent of UI/UX designers. Proto.io, Principle, Flinto, Framer, and ProtoPie are a few choices for more sophisticated prototyping with micro-interactions.

[mostafizar]

Comarch 中，Sketch、Flinto、Axure 等应用程序越来越少，但 Adobe 软件包仍然用于日常工作。

[syndicode]

UI prototyping tools

In our UI/UX design guide that will be published with this link next week, we will tell you about UI software prototyping. In a nutshell, there are 5 types of prototyping, and each type has its own set of digital (and not only) tools that fits best the process. Some of them quite famous, some...

[inventivaindia]

Flinto secured $7.2M in Pre-Series B led by Lightbox Ventures

Flinto secured $7.2M in Pre-Series B led by Lightbox Ventures

Flinto Learning Solutions, a Chennai based ed-tech startup, has now secured $7.2 million in Pre-Series B funding round, led by the Lightbox Ventures.

Prashant Mehta, Partner at Lightbox said,

“By kindergarten, 90 percent of a child’s brain capacity develops, yet only 10-15 percent of the funding is allocated towards early learning, globally. The resources for early learning are sparse, and a…

[ask-the-royal-absol]

Ume: Wow, this is a ritzy place you got here. (he stops in front of the case with a hammer in it) And NICE weapons! You guys actually use these things?

King Flint: There's not really been a need for weapons like these for centuries. My old man just loved making replicas of classic weapons. He read books about how they looked during the war and would spend hours forging them with his own hands until they looked perfect. If there was even the slightest detail off, he'd keep working on it until it was right. Of course, there was no way for him to get the originals. I don't think any of them survived. Even if they did, I doubt they'd be in decent condition.

*The king turned towards Destino, a sudden thought popping into his head.*

King Flint: Is this one one of yours, Prime?

Destino: No. It's one of those fuckers who follow me around everywhere I go and barely give me a chance to breathe. Wouldn't want this one in my kingdom anyway.

King Flint: Ah, fair fair. You'll probably need some sort of disguise then if you want to wander around this kingdom. You're pretty safe here but, out there, I doubt you'd be welcomed with open arms. You too, Prime. Do you have anyway to hide yourself?

Destino: You think I'd come here not prepared? Ha! Have a little more faith in me, Flinto. You don't need to worry about me.

Flint: Alright then! If you say so!

King Flint: I don’t think we’ve had any shinies in our family though. Usually these things are recorded in the family history books and there’s nothing about any members being shiny. It’s an incredibly rare thing to be so I’m not surprised we’ve not had any. We’ve had members who are a slightly different colour because of their parents, but not so much that they’d be classified as shiny. It’s more inheriting genes from their parents. Does make me wonder if two shiny parents would be more likely to give a shiny offspring but that ain’t something I’ve really got the time to look into.

King Flint: Haha, no need for formalities! Flint is fine! I may be royalty but I’m not one for fancy titles really. I’d get rid of the whole king title if I could. What kinda advice are you looking for, kiddo? How to be an excadrill? Not really much to be one really. Just be yourself and you’ll be fine. Or claw maintenance? Honestly these claws can be a pain to keep shiny, I tell ya. Whatever it is, I’d be happy to give you more information, if I have it.

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@inaris-pokemon-world

@ask-team-spectrum

@starboundcafe

(Note: These responses probably aren’t directly one after the other so if you’d like to respond, feel free to do so without worry that it’ll impact the others.)

[bunad]

View of Jotunheimen

gouache on paper by Johannes Flintoe 1837

[i12bent]

Johannes Flintoe (July 29, 1787 - 1870) was a Danish-Norwegian painter who trained at the Royal Danish Academy, before going back to his ancestral Norway where he then lived and worked for 40 years, before moving back to Copenhagen where he was born.

He did very many pre-Romantic landscape paintings in Norway, some history canvases, and loads of anthropological studies of peasant dress forms from all over Norway.

Above: Scene from Skiringssal Harbor (presumably showing Egil Skallagrimson, the Viking chieftain), ca. 1835 - oil on canvas (Nasjonalmuseum, Oslo)

[artanki]

Vector App Stimulation and Page Transition Tests

[grahampaterson]

Crypto Easy interactions

[andrewdaviesdesign2862]

Week 5: Progression Session

Directions:

Our pathway is selecting a song to listen to.

At first, you want to choose Hip-Hop, Pop and R&B as your favourite genres, we aren’t done with the decade section yet so just click next. (we have done a little animation for it in Flinto, (icon next to Principle) so you can preview it and have a play if you like)

When you land on the recommended page, try to add Rock and 90’s to your preferred genres, and subtract Pop.

Click onto the playlist “90’s Rock” and play “Song 2” by Blur. Expand the music player.

** We still need to animate some transitions between pages so there will be some funny animations

When you’re done please reset it to the homepage by clicking the return arrow :) If you’re in Flinto close the preview.

Feedback:

Sonya

- The transitions between the pages are “swish”

- The skip option is handy

Yarilo & Rebecca

- I like the transition is the entertainment selection screen. Decade section looks intriguingly interesting, but lack of knowledge makes us worry. The recommended section has a nice way of selecting genres, and the loading circles are a funky loading transition. Everything before the listen looks a little bit boring in comparison to your cooler and fresher listen page style

Kevin & His Friends

- If there was a scrolling animation between the playlists options that would be really effective, overall awesome design and animation

Rachel & Tash

- Colour coordination from icon to their pages is nice, adds consistency

- Simple animations were pleasing

- Reminds us of Pinterest

- Fresh, apple feeling to the main pages

- Can we drag or scroll along the playlists/albums?

Pauline & Charles

- Filter feature works really nicely

- Clean design, reminiscent of iTunes

- Apart from the funky shuffling on Principle, most of the transitions were seamless. Better indications/key for the different ways in which you can filter the music might be handy though we suppose these aren’t the final colours.

- Loading pages are great in letting the user know that the content changed

Adelaide & Taylor

- Needs to be a prompt on the home page so you know where you are/where to go

- The entertainment tile transition is different from everything else

- Enjoy the entertainment screen - simple

- Enjoy the transitions however the music selection leads you to look at the indie genre - entertainment to listen all tabs move, listen to music only music/indie moves?

- Overall, enjoy the animations and clean design

- And the edit feature is cool

Logan & Grace

- Can’t subtract pop :(.

- Too many filtering options. Is it optional to not go through that process?

- Animations are nice but didn’t like the sudden colour change from purple to dark grey.

- Maybe space options apart more, might be hard to click if you have fat fingers?

- Like the look of the song pick page.

Tammy & Jess

- Maybe don’t have to arrow when you cant scroll - unless you're adding scroll soon?

- Maybe at the start instead of having all the music genre options, show artists and like or dislike them and then it creates your playlist/music pages for you??? Rather than all the options as hard to know where to click when a random user is on it

Lucia & Debbie

- Maybe date does not need to be as big

- Colour coding for choosing your favourite style and era is a bit confusing

- Really like the loading screens

- You have to go through a long process of choosing a song (its good you considered the skip button though)

Natalie & Willow

- The colours are nice and bright, and friendly

- Like the start refining sections

- Icons are simple and minimalistic

- The text has good contrast

- Refinement is nice

- Animations are smooth

- Overall really nice design, well thought out