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[soraka-in-warhammer40k]

THERE IS A GOAT PEOPLE FACTION IN AGE OF SIGMAR?

[espmstudentproject-blog]

Sustainability in School

It may seem impossible at first to implement these lifestyle changes as a busy and stressed student. I promise that it’s so much easier than it seems, and often can make life a lot simpler.

Going digital

The paper waste we see as students is quite apparent. Taking notes in a notebook is a classic, however going digital is just one of the benefits of this age of technology. I really like taking notes digitally because it allows me to put down information a lot faster, and keeps me much more organized. Smeared, messy handwriting will never win over a nice and clean outline with the font of your choosing. My senior year of high school the school district provided everyone with iPads. This was a game changer. My backpack became a lot less heavy and I fell in love with the app Notability. It allows you to take notes writing with a stylus. Some people are opposed to typing notes, and sometimes the class doesn’t work with the method, like math for example. It also can get quite pricy to print class notes every week, so going digital is great for our Earth and your wallet!

Approximately 1 billion trees worth of paper are thrown away every year in the U.S. Americans use 85,000,000 tons of paper a year; about 680 pounds per person. (1)

Reusables

With how busy life can get as a student, it’s all too easy to get caught in the process of disposable products. So here’s a reminder of what reusables you can implement in your daily student life. Reusable coffee mugs/cups/water bottles and reusable bags are obvious ones. Using Tupperware instead of ziplocks in your lunches, putting in the effort to make your own lunches which are often much healthier. My high school served lunch on styrofoam trays every day, with every single aspect of the lunch disposable. Even on my college campus the majority of lunch options involve disposable ware.

The average human needs to drink 4 plastic bottles per day, you would be saving 1,460 plastic bottles per year by using a reusable bottle. Even if you only purchased one plastic bottle per day, you're still wasting over 300 non reusable containers that could be spared with one reusable bottle. (2)

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I was once in a pinch, looking for a place to get lunch and was so tempted to get Canes. However, with the sheer amount of plastic and waste I would create in just one meal, I stuck to my sustainability goals and instead went to Target and grabbed a can of vegan lentil soup. The only waste I produced was the aluminum can I recycled. It’s little actions like these that contribute to the bigger picture of the health of the environment.

Campus Activities

If you take a look at your closet, you’ll probably find a drawer full of random t-shirts from everything you’ve ever participated in. Next time your team or group is looking to put an order in for a t-shirt you’ll likely wear less than 3 times, contribute your knowledge and suggest to use the budget elsewhere. Some examples are ordering water bottles instead, which also promote the sustainable pillar of reusables. Even better, suggest the money go towards a charitable cause instead, such as holding a team bonding event at Feed My Starving Children.

It takes 700 gallons of water to produce one cotton t-shirt. (3)

However, the matching outfits can sometimes be unavoidable. I was on a cheerleading team, and part of the sport is being uniform, which requires matching everything. Our names were embroidered on everything, which at the time seemed cool, but now I have a closet full of items I cannot donate because they are personalized. Discourage this practice, so then the items can be passed down to other team members and have the greater chance of having a second life in general.

Transportation

For many of us, the only way to get to school is through some mode of transport. With that being said, I encourage carpooling. I carpooled with three others for part of my high school career, and I still remember the morning jams we had in the car. It’s more fun, more environmentally responsible, and cheaper to split the cost of gas/parking permits. Now that I am in college, I either walk to my classes or take the bus. Biking or skateboarding are great options too. Let’s be real, driving on any campus causes unnecessary stress with parking and expensive fees.

Getting Thrifty

Textbooks costs are a student’s worst nightmare, and they’re not so great for our Earth either. Amazon is a great place to start for renting used books, but make an effort to find your books within your community to avoid the extra transportation and packaging waste that comes from delivery. Getting the online version of a textbook is often much more budget friendly as well. When you’re done with your books, donate or resell them to keep the secondhand train rolling.

With all the paper we waste each year, we can build a 12 foot high wall of paper from New York to California (4)

Supplies aren’t the only thing you can get thrifty with. Furniture shopping for dorms and apartments are a big part of college life, I strongly encourage you to check out Craigslist of any of your local thrift stores to find what you need at a much lower price. Especially since these are temporary living conditions for the majority of us, there’s no point in spending big bucks.

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Showing school spirit is one of my favorite parts about being a student, especially with how creative you can be. Avoid buying new, and diy your game day clothes. This can be anywhere from cutting up old t-shirts to thrifting fun novelty items. I hate to admit this, but I once spent $50 on a skirt in my school colors, you can guess how much I wish I knew about the power of thrifting and diying back then.

Spread the love!

If you see you school or community participating in unsustainable practices, take action! This may seem scary, but most people don’t actually want to damage the Earth, they are just unaware of the harm they are causing. Do your part to introduce your community to better practices, and don’t be afraid to speak up, we’re trying to save the world here! This can range from anything to switching to compostable materials for lunch, setting up recycling/composting in all parts of your school, starting a club, the possibilities are endless!

Lastly, if you yourself are interested in sustainability, why not learn more? Take classes that surround issues in the environment, I became so passionate, I even changed my major to Environmental Sciences, Policy and Management. Chances are, whatever aspect you like, you can make a career out of it! Our society is becoming more aware of the importance of caring for our Earth, and the demand for professionals will increase with this.

References:

1. University of Southern Indiana. Paper Recycling Facts. [Online] https://www.usi.edu/recycle/paper-recycling-facts/ (accessed April 3, 2019)

2. Arcadia Power. How Many Plastic Water Bottles Does One Reusable Bottle Save? [Online] https://blog.arcadiapower.com/how-many-water-bottles-does-one-reusable-bottle-save/ (accessed April 3, 2019)

3. World Wildlife. The Impact of a Cotton T-Shirt. [Online] Jan 16, 2013. https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/the-impact-of-a-cotton-t-shirt

4. The World Counts. Paper Comes From Trees. [Online] May 13, 2014. http://www.theworldcounts.com/stories/Paper-Waste-Facts (accessed April 3, 2019)

5. Unknown. National Aquarium. https://www.google.com/search?biw=1430&bih=683&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=HRKlXMqlFcOisAXi5bzADA&q=plastic+waterbottle+vs+reusable&oq=plastic+waterbottle+vs+reusable&gs_l=img.3...19307.27631..28211...2.0..0.112.2292.32j1......1....1..gws-wiz-img.......0j0i67j0i10j0i10i30j0i10i24.0pRQMcdLwbI#imgrc=jOV6xCyh0isJqM: (accessed April 3, 2019)

6. Unknown. My Info Cart. https://www.google.com/search?q=goodwill+furniture&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwixs-GO3bThAhUJKa0KHVk1CLIQ_AUIECgD&biw=1430&bih=683#imgrc=T5MqQZZUmFpq3M: (accessed April 3, 2019)

April 3, 2019

[grassroutes]

RØDE Wireless GO Review: The Best Wireless Audio System for YouTubers

Our verdict of the RØDE Wireless GO: The RØDE Wireless GO is compact, lightweight, and insanely easy to use. Combine it with a lavalier microphone for high-quality audio anywhere.1010

Clean audio is essential for YouTube work. While substandard video with crisp audio is still watchable, high-quality video with bad audio will have audiences clicking away in no time.

Unfortunately, clean audio isn’t the easiest to set up. You need a microphone, you need a way to record the microphone, and you probably want it to be as hassle-free as possible. Wireless audio solutions tend to be expensive, but with the $199 RØDE Wireless GO, YouTubers now have an affordable, hassle-free option for recording audio.

The RØDE Wireless GO is a two-piece system with a transmitter (TX) and a receiver (RX). Here’s what you need to know about it and how much we like it. And at the end of this review, we’re giving a set away.

RØDE Wireless GO: Specifications

For the system:

Physical dimensions (each): 1.7 x 1.8 x 0.7 inches (44.0 x 46.4 18.5 mm)

Physical weight (each): 1.1 oz (31.0 g)

Wireless transmission: 2.4GHz only

Transmission encryption: 128-bit

Max transmission range: 230 feet (70 meters)

Max simultaneous systems: 8 TX-RX pairs

Audio channels per system: 1

Battery life (each): 7 hours

Battery type (each): Built-in rechargeable

Battery charging options (each): USB Type-C

For the TX transmitter:

TX audio input: 3.5mm TRS microphone

TX dynamic range: 100 dBA

TX frequency range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz

TX polar pattern: Omnidirectional

For the RX receiver:

RX audio output: 3.5mm TRS microphone

RX audio gain options: 0 dB/-6 dB/-12 dB

RØDE Wireless GO: What’s Included?

In addition to the TX-RX system, the package comes with a few goodies:

1 TX (transmitter)

1 RX (receiver)

2 TX windshields (a.k.a “deadcats”)

2 USB Type-C-to-Type-A cables

1 3.5mm TRS male-to-male cable

1 pouch to hold the accessories

RØDE Wireless GO: Design and Build Quality

The first thing I noticed after unboxing is that the RØDE Wireless GO truly is the world’s smallest wireless audio system. Prior to this, every audio pack I’ve ever seen or held has been the size of two playing card decks held in hand. But this? This wireless audio system is tiny, and I’m actually concerned that I might lose it someday.

The RØDE Wireless GO is a two-piece system:

There’s the RX receiver, which uses the included 3.5mm TRS cable to plug into any device that accepts a TRS microphone input, most likely your camera. The RX receiver itself has no built-in memory or recording function.

There’s also the TX transmitter, which pairs wirelessly with an RX receiver using the 2.4GHz band (more on the pairing process below). It has a built-in omnidirectional microphone so you don’t need to buy a separate mic, but it does accept a 3.5mm input which is great for plugging in a lavalier mic.

See our recommendations for the best budget lavalier microphones.

The bodies of both the TX and the RX are made from high-quality matte plastic, while their faces are glossy and sleek. Both have clips that allow you to stick them onto clothing, bags, or whatever else, and they hold on pretty well from my experience. The buttons are nice, providing a satisfying tactile click with each press.

Overall, despite how lightweight they are, the build quality is excellent and I’m confident that they could take a beating in real-world scenarios without sustaining too much damage.

RØDE Wireless GO: Usability and Performance

The RØDE Wireless GO is so simple to operate that it doesn’t even come with a manual—only a wordless Quickstart Guide printed on the box itself. I didn’t even need the guide to set things up, but I admit that my previous experience with audio equipment comes with its privileges. I might have struggled if I had never seen an audio pack before.

For a first-time YouTuber, I trust that they’d know enough to decipher the guide and get there eventually.

The pairing process is super simple: as soon as you turn on both TX and RX, they automatically pair. If you have multiple systems, you can do it manually by holding the pairing button on the RX until it enters pairing mode, then pressing the Ø button on the TX you want to pair. Done!

While multiple systems are supported, there’s a limit of 8 simultaneous pairs due to the limitations of the 2.4GHz wireless band. In fact, note that the 2.4GHz band is the same one used by Wi-Fi connections, and you may experience interference in densely populated areas (e.g. apartments in large cities) due to Wi-Fi congestion.

Each TX-RX pair has an operating range up to 230 feet (70 meters) , which is more than enough for any kind of YouTube video, even ones that have you going outside. And while the official specifications say line-of-sight is required, I found that audio transmission still works fine even behind multiple walls.

As for weight, the TX transmitter and RX receivers are like feathers. Individually, they weigh less than my wallet—and trust me, my wallet is minimal and sparse. It’s absolutely perfect for taking on trips (and the included windshields are a nice touch for outdoor recording), but even if you stay in and only record at home, the lightness makes it a joy to work with.

And with the clips, you can mount them pretty much anywhere.

That said, it’s a shame that the RX receiver doesn’t have a shoe mount for mounting directly onto a camera. Instead, you simply plug it into the microphone port and let it dangle. It’s light enough to cause no concern for damage, but it’s a bit unsightly. If you don’t like the dangling and can’t clip the RX receiver to the camera, there’s always gaffer tape.

The audio quality out of the TX transmitter’s built-in microphone isn’t bad, but it does leave me wanting. Then again, how much can you expect out of something so small? My expectations weren’t high, so it’s not like I’m disappointed. It’s certainly passable for anything but the most professional podcasts and YouTube videos.

But I do recommend using it with a lavalier microphone, as that’s when the RØDE Wireless GO system really shines. See the review video at the start of this article to hear an audio comparison between the built-in microphone and a Boya BY-M1 lavalier microphone.

The slated battery life is 7 hours, and I found that to be true. The package comes with two USB-C-to-USB-A cables, allowing you to charge both TX and RX at the same time. But there is no charger included, so you’ll have to use your computer or one you probably already own.

RØDE Wireless GO: Final Thoughts

The RØDE Wireless GO is available for $199. With a budget lavalier microphone, the total goes up to about $219. For comparison, the RØDE RodeLink Filmmaker Kit—which comes with a receiver, a transmitter, and lavalier microphone—costs $399. Of course the RodeLink is slightly more advanced, but the functionality is essentially the same, and the Wireless GO is half the price.

That’s an insane deal for what you’re getting, and the fact that the Wireless GO is so tiny and lightweight cannot be overstated. You can literally slip these into your pocket, take them anywhere you want, and you won’t even notice they’re in there.

Honestly? The RØDE Wireless GO is a game-changer for YouTubers. Highly recommended.

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Rode Wireless Go Giveaway

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[droneseco]

RØDE Wireless GO Review: The Best Wireless Audio System for YouTubers

Our verdict of the RØDE Wireless GO: The RØDE Wireless GO is compact, lightweight, and insanely easy to use. Combine it with a lavalier microphone for high-quality audio anywhere.1010

Clean audio is essential for YouTube work. While substandard video with crisp audio is still watchable, high-quality video with bad audio will have audiences clicking away in no time.

Unfortunately, clean audio isn’t the easiest to set up. You need a microphone, you need a way to record the microphone, and you probably want it to be as hassle-free as possible. Wireless audio solutions tend to be expensive, but with the $199 RØDE Wireless GO, YouTubers now have an affordable, hassle-free option for recording audio.

The RØDE Wireless GO is a two-piece system with a transmitter (TX) and a receiver (RX). Here’s what you need to know about it and how much we like it. And at the end of this review, we’re giving a set away.

RØDE Wireless GO: Specifications

For the system:

Physical dimensions (each): 1.7 x 1.8 x 0.7 inches (44.0 x 46.4 18.5 mm)

Physical weight (each): 1.1 oz (31.0 g)

Wireless transmission: 2.4GHz only

Transmission encryption: 128-bit

Max transmission range: 230 feet (70 meters)

Max simultaneous systems: 8 TX-RX pairs

Audio channels per system: 1

Battery life (each): 7 hours

Battery type (each): Built-in rechargeable

Battery charging options (each): USB Type-C

For the TX transmitter:

TX audio input: 3.5mm TRS microphone

TX dynamic range: 100 dBA

TX frequency range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz

TX polar pattern: Omnidirectional

For the RX receiver:

RX audio output: 3.5mm TRS microphone

RX audio gain options: 0 dB/-6 dB/-12 dB

RØDE Wireless GO: What’s Included?

In addition to the TX-RX system, the package comes with a few goodies:

1 TX (transmitter)

1 RX (receiver)

2 TX windshields (a.k.a “deadcats”)

2 USB Type-C-to-Type-A cables

1 3.5mm TRS male-to-male cable

1 pouch to hold the accessories

RØDE Wireless GO: Design and Build Quality

The first thing I noticed after unboxing is that the RØDE Wireless GO truly is the world’s smallest wireless audio system. Prior to this, every audio pack I’ve ever seen or held has been the size of two playing card decks held in hand. But this? This wireless audio system is tiny, and I’m actually concerned that I might lose it someday.

The RØDE Wireless GO is a two-piece system:

There’s the RX receiver, which uses the included 3.5mm TRS cable to plug into any device that accepts a TRS microphone input, most likely your camera. The RX receiver itself has no built-in memory or recording function.

There’s also the TX transmitter, which pairs wirelessly with an RX receiver using the 2.4GHz band (more on the pairing process below). It has a built-in omnidirectional microphone so you don’t need to buy a separate mic, but it does accept a 3.5mm input which is great for plugging in a lavalier mic.

See our recommendations for the best budget lavalier microphones.

The bodies of both the TX and the RX are made from high-quality matte plastic, while their faces are glossy and sleek. Both have clips that allow you to stick them onto clothing, bags, or whatever else, and they hold on pretty well from my experience. The buttons are nice, providing a satisfying tactile click with each press.

Overall, despite how lightweight they are, the build quality is excellent and I’m confident that they could take a beating in real-world scenarios without sustaining too much damage.

RØDE Wireless GO: Usability and Performance

The RØDE Wireless GO is so simple to operate that it doesn’t even come with a manual—only a wordless Quickstart Guide printed on the box itself. I didn’t even need the guide to set things up, but I admit that my previous experience with audio equipment comes with its privileges. I might have struggled if I had never seen an audio pack before.

For a first-time YouTuber, I trust that they’d know enough to decipher the guide and get there eventually.

The pairing process is super simple: as soon as you turn on both TX and RX, they automatically pair. If you have multiple systems, you can do it manually by holding the pairing button on the RX until it enters pairing mode, then pressing the Ø button on the TX you want to pair. Done!

While multiple systems are supported, there’s a limit of 8 simultaneous pairs due to the limitations of the 2.4GHz wireless band. In fact, note that the 2.4GHz band is the same one used by Wi-Fi connections, and you may experience interference in densely populated areas (e.g. apartments in large cities) due to Wi-Fi congestion.

Each TX-RX pair has an operating range up to 230 feet (70 meters) , which is more than enough for any kind of YouTube video, even ones that have you going outside. And while the official specifications say line-of-sight is required, I found that audio transmission still works fine even behind multiple walls.

As for weight, the TX transmitter and RX receivers are like feathers. Individually, they weigh less than my wallet—and trust me, my wallet is minimal and sparse. It’s absolutely perfect for taking on trips (and the included windshields are a nice touch for outdoor recording), but even if you stay in and only record at home, the lightness makes it a joy to work with.

And with the clips, you can mount them pretty much anywhere.

That said, it’s a shame that the RX receiver doesn’t have a shoe mount for mounting directly onto a camera. Instead, you simply plug it into the microphone port and let it dangle. It’s light enough to cause no concern for damage, but it’s a bit unsightly. If you don’t like the dangling and can’t clip the RX receiver to the camera, there’s always gaffer tape.

The audio quality out of the TX transmitter’s built-in microphone isn’t bad, but it does leave me wanting. Then again, how much can you expect out of something so small? My expectations weren’t high, so it’s not like I’m disappointed. It’s certainly passable for anything but the most professional podcasts and YouTube videos.

But I do recommend using it with a lavalier microphone, as that’s when the RØDE Wireless GO system really shines. See the review video at the start of this article to hear an audio comparison between the built-in microphone and a Boya BY-M1 lavalier microphone.

The slated battery life is 7 hours, and I found that to be true. The package comes with two USB-C-to-USB-A cables, allowing you to charge both TX and RX at the same time. But there is no charger included, so you’ll have to use your computer or one you probably already own.

RØDE Wireless GO: Final Thoughts

The RØDE Wireless GO is available for $199. With a budget lavalier microphone, the total goes up to about $219. For comparison, the RØDE RodeLink Filmmaker Kit—which comes with a receiver, a transmitter, and lavalier microphone—costs $399. Of course the RodeLink is slightly more advanced, but the functionality is essentially the same, and the Wireless GO is half the price.

That’s an insane deal for what you’re getting, and the fact that the Wireless GO is so tiny and lightweight cannot be overstated. You can literally slip these into your pocket, take them anywhere you want, and you won’t even notice they’re in there.

Honestly? The RØDE Wireless GO is a game-changer for YouTubers. Highly recommended.

Enter the Competition!

Rode Wireless Go Giveaway

Read the full article: RØDE Wireless GO Review: The Best Wireless Audio System for YouTubers

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[etheremonofficial-blog]

Etheremon: Decentralized World of Ether Monsters.

ETHEREMON is a decentralized application/blockchain game built on the Ethereum network. It simulates a world of ether monsters (Etheremon) where you can capture, trade and evolve Etheremon to defeat others.

As a decentralized application, or dApp, no one controls the Etheremon world, and no one can take away your Etheremon or cheat you in this world. The game is immune to any outside influence as it’s guaranteed to execute only what Etheremon’s smart contracts were programmed to do. (The source code is verified and available for anyone to view. Nothing is hidden in this world). Moreover, because the Ethereum network runs on thousands of machines simultaneously, the services are provided with a 100% uptime guarantee.

Etheremon can be traded or sold like any traditional collectible. Unlike traditional collectibles, in the Etheremon world, you can train your Etheremon, defeat others, and earn EMONT (an in-game currency ERC-20 token).

1. Game Concept

Game players, or MonSeekers (refers to game players) interact with the smart contracts on the Ethereum network to achieve three goals:

Capturing Etheremon limited virtual monsters issued on the Ethereum network, to complete your collections.

Training Etheremon to lay eggs, transform them to new species to sell or lend them to other MonSeekers.

Battling with other MonSeekers in various game modes (gym battle, castle battles, practice and tournaments) to collect EMONT (an in-game currency ERC-20 token).

2. What do I need to play Etheremon?

To interact with the Etheremon world, users need to interact with the Etheremon smart contracts. To interact with these contracts you need:

An Ethereum wallet — which can be created with My Ether Wallet websiteand/or by using MetaMask.

Ether — a form of digital payment to pay for your transactions. You can buy Ether from any available cryptocurrency exchange in your country.

MetaMask or Mist browser (optional) — allows you to run Ethereum dApps right in your browser. If you do not want to use them, you can manually create transactions via My Ether Wallet website.

3. EMONT

EMONT is the in-game currency of Etheremon. Being an ERC20 token, it istransferable and limited. There are only 20 million EMONT created. They are distributed as follows:

70% or 14 million: to be “mined” by players during in-game operations such as battling. After all tokens are mined, the game will be self-sustainable and operated entirely with EMONT tokens (no Ether is needed at that time).

25% or 5 million: reserved for our User Growth Pool.

5% or 1 million: reserved for the development team.

4. Etheremon Species

4.1 Etheremon Attributes

MonSeekers start the game by catching Etheremon. If the Etheremon species are catchable (have not gone extinct), MonSeekers can catch them directly from our website by paying EMONT tokens or Ether. Otherwise, MonSeekers need to buy them from the player market.

New Etheremon species are introduced by the Etheremon team, and will only be catchable for a limited time period. After that, MonSeekers can only buy those Etheremon from the player market. The number of those Etheremon can only be increased by Etheremon laying eggs.

Battle Power (BP) Each Etheremon you catch has a battle power. Battle Power is a single, simplified value that encapsulates all six of an Etheremon’s battle stats: Health Point (HP), Primary Attack (PA), Secondary Attack (SA), Primary Defense (PD), Secondary Defense (SD), and Speed (SP).

Experience (EXP) can only be gained through battle. The higher EXP the higher level the Etheremon is. Etheremon at higher levels will have higher stats and are essentially stronger. Also, after reaching a certain level, some Etheremon will gain the ability to Transform.

Types Each Etheremon has 1 to 3 types. There are 17 types: insect, dragon, mystic, fire, phantom, earth, neutral, telepath, iron, lightning, combat, flyer, leaf, toxin, rock, water, ice. Each type has an advantage over another type. The diagram below reflects the relationships between types:

Ancestors Each Etheremon has 1 to 3 ancestors (except Gen-0 Etheremon and Gasons).

An ancestor increases their descendant’s offensive stats in battle. For example, Cobrus has Mizumi, Chulember, and Vivorin as its ancestors. If Cobrus joins the battle with those Etheremon, its attack power is increased.

MonSeekers can only transform an Etheremon if they have all of its ancestors.

Generations Each Etheremon species belong to one generation. The generation is defined as follows:

Gen-0 (also known as Legend) — This is a special generation. They do not have any ancestors and they cannot lay eggs. They are uncatchable, so the number of gen-0 monsters is limited can only be bought via the player market.

Gen-x — The generation of Etheremon (other than Gen-0) is based on the following calculation: Etheremon Gen = highest ancestor Gen + 1. For example, Pudde has Eakape, Vermillios and Mirrie as its ancestors. Eakape is Gen-0, Vermillios is Gen-0 and Mirrie is Gen-1. Hence, Pudde is Gen-2

Gason There is a special class called Gason. When a Gason is in your party, it increases the defensive stats for all Etheremon of the same type. Gasons do not have ancestors, only one form, and cannot lay eggs. This Etheremon class can always be caught in the store.

4.2 Etheremon Egg Laying

Some Etheremon can lay eggs at a certain level (excluding Gasons and Legends).

The egg laying level for each type of Etheremon is different. for example, a Cobrus can lay eggs at level 30, while a Pudde can lay eggs at level 28.

After laying eggs, the level of an Etheremon will be reduced by a certain amount. For example, after a Cobrus at lays an egg it will have its level reduced to 27.

An egg needs to be hatched to become an Etheremon. One trainer can hatch one egg at a time. The time to hatch an egg is randomized, from a few hours to a few days.

4.3 Etheremon Transformation

Some Etheremon can transform at a certain level.

After transforming, an Etheremon’s level will be reset to 1 and all of its stats (HP, PA, PD, SA, SD, SP) are greatly increased comparing to a level-1 untransformed counterpart.

To transform an Etheremon, trainers need to collect all of its ancestors.

After transforming, some Etheremon can lay eggs of its current transformed form after reaching a certain level. This level will be higher than that of its previous form. For example, after transforming a Cobrus to Dracobra, you will need to train that Dracobra from level 1 to level 40. At that level, Dracobra can lay eggs and those eggs will hatch into a new Dracobra.

5. Battle Game Rules

5.1 Gym Mode

Gym mode serves as a bridge to Castle Mode, allowing newly caught Etheremon to be trained efficiently as well as lowering the barrier to entry for new players.

Gym’s rules are simple:

There are 9 non-player-character Etheremon (the trainers) in the gym.

To begin training, select one of your Etheremon (the trainee), 3 trainers and their level (from 1 to 5).

The trainee will battle the trainer one by one for a total of 3 matchups

Matchup’s rules are the same as in Castle Mode, except without Gason and Ancestors. 

5.2 Practice Mode

Practice Mode allows players to attack castles when gas prices are very high and the cost to battle becomes too great.

By paying a 0.005 ETH fee (the price is subject to change) you manage to largely cut down your gas expenses.

Battle Mode requires 900'000 wei gas limit and lets you attack only one castle. Practice Mode allows you to fight five castles at the same time while keeping your transaction gas limit less than or equal to 300'000 wei.

For the defending castle owner, Practice Mode increases economic incentive to own castles. In battle mode castle owners are rewarded mostly with passive EXP. Attackers could abuse their choice of castles and quickly destroy them to obtain the 1 EMONT winner reward.

Practice mode removes this defender disadvantage. A castle’s durability does not decrease after a failed defense. A successful defense gains the owner 0.25 EMONT regardless of the outcome. Technically, your castle can now remain up for an unlimited amount of attacks and continue rewarding you with EMONT.

Castle owners do not gain any EXP for being attacked in this mode, however. If you want to grind EXP fast, you still need either to defend in Battle Mode or attack in Practice Mode.

Practice mode is very similar to battle mode. One key difference is you are attacking 5 different castles at once with your team.

Select your fighters and supporters.

Select the castle which you would like to go up against.

Once you are done with preparations, press the “Start Practice” button and finalize the transaction.

5.3 Adventure Mode

Etheremons love travelling! Send your Etheremons on adventure and they will bring back astonishing rewards. You can also become a host of one or several exploration sites and earn permanent passive income!

1. New items: Booster shards

Booster shards scatter around the world. They have magical power to boost the power of Etheremons

Booster shards are used to boost a Mon’s Potential Point permanently (see Appendix A below)

For a specific Mon type, there are shards of 3 shapes: diamond, hexagon and octagon. As each Mons Battle Power (BP) is determined by 6 different Stats, there will be in total 18 different kinds of shards (6 stats x 3 shapes) that can be used for each Mon.

To boost a particular stat by 1 point, a player needs to use 3 shards of same stone kind together. For example, +1 HP requires: 1 HP diamond + 1 HP hexagon + 1 HP octagon.

18 shards to boost monsters’ stats

2. New Exploration sites

Exploration sites hold different types of items and rewards. The sites’ hosts will earn income for letting players’ Mons visit their sites and collect items and rewards.

There are exactly 108 exploration sites in the Etheremon world. This is fixed and can never be changed.

Each site holds a certain kind of booster shards and is inhabited by a mysterious kind of Etheremon. Each one is also associated with 6 different Etheremon types.

For each site, there are 10 hosts. Together, the hosts equally share their site’s income.

Etheremons can get one of these rewards when exploring a site: - EMONT (popular) - Exp boxes (popular to rare) - Booster shards (rare) - Level-up pill (rare) - Mysterious Etheremon (super rare)

3. Adventure

Player can send their Mons on a random adventure to collect an astonishing reward

To start an adventure, select a Mon and pay an adventure fee (the fee can be ETH or EMONT). The adventure fee of each site is determined by their hosts — the true owners of the sites.

The Mon then randomly travels to a random exploration site associated with its types. This site hosts receives 90% of the adventure fee paid, which will be equally distributed for 10 hosts, the remaining 10% goes back to the contract for maintenance.

Each adventure takes around 30 mins to 1 hour. After that, the Mon returns to its owner with collected rewards and its photo at the visited location.

Appendix A: Potential Point

Each Etheremon (Mon) has 6 stats: Health Point, Primary Attack, Primary Defense, Secondary Attack, Secondary Defense, Speed.

Mon stats = class specific stats + potential points (PP) + level-up stats.

PP defines the unique potential of each Mon. When a monster is first created (bought or transformed), each of its stats’ PP is randomised from 0 to 31. It makes a huge different when 2 Mons are of similar levels.

Adventure mode provides a way to increase PP permanently all the way to the maximum of 31.

6. Roadmap

The Etheremon project is divided into three major phases:

Phase 1: [released]

All the fundamental game features are implemented and successfully released to the Ethereum mainnet. MonSeekers can catch an Etheremon, train it to lay eggs, transform it to new species or defeat others to earn EMONT. The marketplace is also opened for MonSeekers to buy, sell, lend and borrow their Etheremon.

The first two battle modes, castle & gym, have been introduced to MonSeekers. Thousands of battles have occurred in a matter of weeks, making Etheremon poised to be the most popular blockchain games of 2018!

Phase 2: [under development]

In this phrase, we will focus on developing new game modes:

P2P playing mode: MonSeekers can battle 1-on-1 by sending a challenge letter.

Leagues and tournaments: Thousands of MonSeekers can play together and compete to win valuable prizes.

Adventure mode: hunt and explore the virtual world to seek for new Etheremon.

VR technology will be applied to bring users the best gaming experience. Check out our Medium for more news about Etheremon’s partnership with Decentraland.

Moreover, off-chain scaling solution will be introduced to deal with the issue of scalability.

Phase 3: [under development]

In phase 3, we will focus on building up The EMON Alliance. By providing easy-to-use SDKs and share our experience on crypto game development, we want to connect and encourage other game developers to implement their own crypto games or provide a new battle mode for Etheremon.

Cheers, Etheremon team

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