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Bogdan Finogentov talked to us about the Baozi project, focusing on sculpting and texturing the wooden steamer and discussing how to give the dough a more realistic look using Blender, ZBrush, Marvelous Designer, and Substance 3D Painter.Read the interview: https://80.lv/articles/crafting-a-chinese-bamboo-steamer-for-cooking-dumplings-in-3d/

RT RaccoonGraphics#geometrynodes #b3d #blender #motionGraphics #Blender3dAlready like that set normal nodes, no remesh needed and looks like connected. Still need to realize it but lighter than remesh for sure.

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NovumVeritas Member Oct 26, 2017 10,883 Berlin Hello Era, I'm thinking about playing one of the mentioned games in the thread title. What would you recommend ? And why of course. Also what would the best solution of playing them ? (Means emulation etc)  Last edited: 45 minutes ago Dogui Member Oct 28, 2017 10,671 Brazil Xenosagas are probably the best thing I played on PS2, along with MGS 3, so that's an easy pick to me. The Digital Devil Saga duology is cool as well, though. Just not a top tier gaming experience like Xenosagas are for me. Keep in mind that Xenosaga 1/2 are pretty slow games that are better enjoyed with fast forward via emulation. At a QoL point of view, DDS games probably win. Edit: Xenosaga I-III includes II as well right? I know people that would skip it but don't do that lol It's great imo, though there's a weird learning curve.  Huskman Member Jan 21, 2019 1,081 Digital Devil Saga.   Rainer516 Member Oct 29, 2017 1,436 I vastly prefer Digital Devil Saga to the Xenosaga games. I think Xenosaga 3 is brilliant, I am not too fond of 1 and I especially despise 2. Both DDS 1 and 2 are a ton of fun. As for best way to play them? A PS2 and a copy of the game? Barring that, I can't think of any other way… nope, no other way at all.  werezompire Zeboyd Games Verified Oct 26, 2017 14,796 DDS is very gameplay focused. The story is great and unique, but most of your time is spent in dungeons and combat. Xenosaga is very story focused. A lot of time spent in cutscenes. The general consensus is that the third game is great but you have to get through a weak second game to get there. Overall, I think DDS is the better series.  A.M. Community Resettler Member Oct 25, 2017 1,140 Under a mountain of blankets. Send cute otters. Xenosaga can be a slow burn initially. Just a fair warning. If you're looking for a nice stretch of story, go Xenisaga. If you value more time with a game, Xenosaga's...saga will last you longer than the DDS.  A.M. Community Resettler Member Oct 25, 2017 1,140 Under a mountain of blankets. Send cute otters. Rainer516 said: I vastly prefer Digital Devil Saga to the Xenosaga games. I think Xenosaga 3 is brilliant, I am not too fond of 1 and I especially despise 2. Both DDS 1 and 2 are a ton of fun. As for best way to play them? A PS2 and a copy of the game? Barring that, I can't think of any other way… nope, no other way at all. Click to expand... Click to shrink... Weren't they available digitally on PS3 way back when?   Sumio Mondo Member Oct 25, 2017 10,649 United Kingdom A.M. said: Weren't they available digitally on PS3 way back when? Click to expand... Click to shrink... Yeah they were indeed. I think I recall them being buggy though, like lose all your save progress kind of buggy, so might be better to emulate them. I played them on my PS2, so can't confirm that.  A.M. Community Resettler Member Oct 25, 2017 1,140 Under a mountain of blankets. Send cute otters. Sumio Mondo said: Yeah they were indeed. I think I recall them being buggy though, like lose all your save progress kind of buggy, so might be better to emulate them. Click to expand... Click to shrink... Yeah, Nocturne was especially notorious. Crashes, freezes, not triggering events properly, and corrupted its ownself. I remember buying every single one, though! Need to get my PS3 out to play all the classics I'd bought. We'll eventually get a new Xenogears... right? And it'll be in a bundle for the Xeno-Xeno-Xeno sagas. And .hack saga? On modern consoles, etc.? Right? :(  Bran Member Oct 25, 2017 490 Personally really enjoyed Digital Devil Saga, both narratively and mechanically. I only ever played Xenosaga I and preferred Xenogears. Never got around to II or III.  SixtyTwoMike Member Oct 26, 2017 988 Dogui said: Xenosagas are probably the best thing I played on PS2, along with MGS 3, so that's an easy pick to me. The Digital Devil Saga duology is cool as well, though. Just not a top tier gaming experience like Xenosagas are for me. Keep in mind that Xenosaga 1/2 are pretty slow games that are better enjoyed with fast forward via emulation. At a QoL point of view, DDS games probably win. Edit: Xenosaga I-III includes II as well right? I know people that would skip it but don't do that lol It's great imo, though there's a weird learning curve. Click to expand... Click to shrink... I never thought about this but does fast forwarding void retro achievements?  Oliver James Avenger Oct 25, 2017 9,684 With the way Atlus is moving I say play Xenosaga now and wait for Atlus to re-release DDS   A.M. Community Resettler Member Oct 25, 2017 1,140 Under a mountain of blankets. Send cute otters. Oliver James said: With the way Atlus is moving I say play Xenosaga now and wait for Atlus to re-release DDS Click to expand... Click to shrink... Didn't even think of that, but you're probably right.  Zeal543 Next Level Seer Member May 15, 2020 7,063 Hmm overall I like DDS more than xenosaga from a gameplay perspective but the story payoffs in xenosaga 3 are awesome. Xenosaga is a longer investment but also DDS1 is like an extended prolouge similar to XSI in a sense. DDS has my favorite SMT story though that's not a very high bar. Just be warned the encounter rate for both titles are pretty crazy. Without knowing what you're looking for specifically I'd recommend DDS over XS. If you do end up playing XS eventually also include a translated version of pied piper/missing year between the games. Pcsx2 works well for both series, XS1 had specific crashes on certain save points though I don't know if that's present in modern version of pcsx2 (I played it back in 2016) but it can be circumvented with save states regardless Oliver James said: With the way Atlus is moving I say play Xenosaga now and wait for Atlus to re-release DDS Click to expand... Click to shrink... This is a pretty good point too  ryan13ts Member Oct 28, 2017 2,535 WhyNotBoth.gif In all seriousness, they're both fantastic but it depends on what mood you're in for. Xenosaga is sci-fi epic with some soap opera mixed in, while DDS is moody and bleak in its atmosphere while still being excellent in its story and gameplay. They really both deserve a play for you at some point, just depends on your current mood.  OP OP NovumVeritas Member Oct 26, 2017 10,883 Berlin Zeal543 said: Without knowing what you're looking for specifically I'd recommend DDS over XS Click to expand... Click to shrink... Nothing in particular tbh. I only thought about playing some RPGs which I haven't played yet, and those came to mind.  Clown_im_OP Member Oct 28, 2017 1,657 Wait for the eventual DDS Remaster/Remake. I'd say pound for pound the DDS games are the better choice, very little fat on those (and the OSTs fucking slap). The Xenosaga games have the higher highs, but you'll have to endure a bunch of slop to get to those (meaning Episode II mainly lol) Edit: Xenosaga I is a very good game though. You'll get a taste what the series is all about pretty quickly and can decide if you wanna keep at it.  Zeal543 Next Level Seer Member May 15, 2020 7,063 NovumVeritas said: Nothing in particular tbh. I only thought about playing some RPGs which I haven't played yet, and those came to mind. Click to expand... Click to shrink... I'd go for DDS then and do XS when you're in more of a story mood   OP OP NovumVeritas Member Oct 26, 2017 10,883 Berlin Zeal543 said: I'd go for DDS then and do XS when you're in more of a story mood Click to expand... Click to shrink... Thanks, that sounds good to me, certainly noted :)   Ashes of Dreams Fallen Guardian of Unshakable Resolve Member May 22, 2020 19,247 Digital Devil Saga It's REALLY good. Great use of the press-turn battle system. Nice difficulty (easier than SMT, harder than Persona). Really good story. I also love Xenosaga but it's way messier. Each game felt like it was trying to pull it in a different direction, it's very slow because it was originally being planned as more than three games, and it's just a really weird experience. Also, this isn't a negative for me, but the first game has some of the longest cutscene times of any game I've played. Like it feels as if you're watching whole movies between major gameplay segments sometimes. I would play it eventually but I wouldn't prioritize it over DDS.  Carpathia Member Oct 25, 2017 1,355 Xenosaga, the universe, story and characters they created are some of the best in the genre, at least for me. Even with the mess Xenosaga II was. Too bad they couldn't realize the original vision for the series.   Patate Member Oct 15, 2022 608 One is great, the other is a fantastic epic story that people beg for it to be remastered, or at the very least built upon for the next trilogy arc. In case this isn't clear enough, you should absolutely pick Xenosaga. XS2 is the black sheep. It's still imo more interesting gameplay wise than DDS, imo. I know many won't agree with, for fair reasons might I add, but ghat won't make me change my answer.  DarkChronic Member Oct 27, 2017 5,586 Xenosaga! In my opinion, the best Xeno series. Story, characters, gameplay. It's got everything! 

Menu Home News Hardware Gaming Mobile Finance Deals Reviews How To Wccftech HardwareIndustry Intel’s 18A Process Outperforms Intel 3 with Breakthrough Technologies; Superior PPA & Density Scaling Credits To PowerVia Muhammad Zuhair • Apr 20, 2025 at 08:39am EDT Intel's 18A process is by far one of the most anticipated ones in the industry, and Team Blue ha shown intentions to take leadership status. Intel's 18A Process To Be The Foundry's Most Capable Node To-Date, Offering Impressive Improvements Over Predecessors Intel's divisions are generally pretty underperforming for now, but when you look into the future, it seems like the IFS can potentially turn things around for the company. Under Pat Gelsinger, we saw the foundry division getting much more priority, and this resulted in Intel ultimately pursuing vertical integration of the supply chain to some extent. While things didn't turn out right in the past, the future seems bright, as Intel's 18A process is right around the corner. The process was "flaunted' at the VLSI Symposium 2025, and Team Blue disclosed impressive gains, which we'll discuss ahead. Some Technical Highlights 2025 VLSI Intel 18A RibbonFET(GAA) and PowerVia(BSPDN)- over 30% density scaling and a full node of performance improvement compared to Intel 3 IMEC Advanced Packaging- frontside hybrid bonding 250nm pitch and backside through-dielectric vias to… pic.twitter.com/y5UD4SALgr — 포시포시 (@harukaze5719) April 20, 2025 It was revealed at the start that Intel's 18A process managed to achieve over 30% density scaling relative to Intel 3 thanks to the integration of technologies like PowerVia and BSPDN. In a PPA comparison, Intel 18A manages to deliver 25% faster speed and a 36% reduction in power consumption at 1.1V on a standard Arm core sub-block. Apart from this, Intel 18A achieves better area utilization than Intel 3, which means that the process can achieve better area efficiency and potential for higher density designs. Interestingly, there's also a "voltage droop" map attached, which depicts the stability of the node under high-performance conditions, and, thanks to 18A's PowerVia technology, the process manages to provide a more stable power delivery. To back up the 18A's competence, the document also attaches a cell library comparison, which shows that with backside power delivery, Team Blue has managed tighter cell packing and improved area efficiency, simply because more space is freed up in the frontside routing. Intel Panther Lake | Image Credits: PCGH So, when you look at it, Intel's 18A process is the foundry's most capable node to date, and with improving yield rates, we are indeed hoping for a decisive outcome. When stacked up against industry counterparts, the 18A process matches SRAM density with TSMC's N2 process, which means that the firm has managed to level the competition with the Taiwan giant in terms of node superiority. We are expected to see 18A in action starting with Panther Lake SoCs and Xeon "Clearwater Forest" CPUs. In terms of the integration of processes in external products, we could see them arrive as soon as 2026, given that Intel manages to deliver on yield rates and mass production. Subscribe to get an everyday digest of the latest technology news in your inbox Follow us on Topics Sections Company Some posts on wccftech.com may contain affiliate links. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com © 2025 WCCF TECH INC. 700 - 401 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada

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Racing down the latest Mario Kart course is one way to share some quality time with friends in the Super Marioworld. That’s not the only way to let Mario take care of your leisure time, though.

Amazon is currently having another excellent sale on illustrated editions of The Lord of the Rings, and other books penned by J.R.R. Tolkien. Through April 28, you can save up to 75% on select editions of Middle-earth fiction, with many items like The Hobbit Illustrated Edition, and The Fellowship of the Ring Collector’s Edition on sale for their lowest price ever. While all of these tomes would make a fine addition to any Hobbit Hole, if you have to buy just one, we’d recommend The Lord of the Rings Deluxe Illustrated Box Set which is currently on sale for $179 (was $325). This once and future king of box sets features individual leather-bound entries of The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King. Each book contains a spread of color illustrations and sketches by Alan Lee, one of the key concept artists who worked on Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy. You’ll also find a pair of fold-out maps, drawn by J.R.R. Tolkien, detailing Frodo’s journey to Mordor and the greater geography of Middle-earth. If you’ve already poured over the essential works of Tolkien, a number of the author’s lesser-known works are also deeply discounted including Unfinished Tales of Númenor And Middle-Earth and Tales From The Perilous Realm. You can also sample Tolkien’s illustrative talent with books like Pictures by J.R.R. Tolkien and The Maps of Middle-earth.

Most of us have a love-hate relationship with our cars. We love our vehicles because they represent freedom (and economic necessity, if you rely on one to get to work or do your grocery shopping), but we hate how much they cost—and the fact that you never actually stop paying for them. It costs an average of $1,452 every year just to keep your vehicle running, and the overall cost of owning a car is a whopping $6,684 annually.As crucial as vehicle maintenance is in terms of making sure your car is reliable, people tend to skip an awful lot of it. If all you do every year is the basics—changing the oil and engine filters in a standard tune-up—you’re skipping a bunch of maintenance that only seems less important. Here are the vehicle maintenance steps you should definitely not skip.Cleaning battery terminalsYour car’s battery is where the magic starts: When you turn the key or press the ignition button, a charged, fully-functioning battery sets everything in motion. Even if your battery is relatively new and still in good shape, corrosion can build up on the terminals. Anything that inhibits the connection between your battery and the systems it powers will impact your car’s performance and can damage your engine and electrical systems, so cleaning those terminals twice a year is a good idea. It’s a pretty simple process, actually.Checking all the fluidsSure, you change the oil according to a schedule—but your car runs on a lot of different fluids, and you should be checking and replacing them all regularly. This includes:Transmission fluid. Just because it’s “sealed” or described as “lifetime” doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be checked and possibly changed out. Making sure levels haven’t dropped when you change the oil is a good idea, and even if your transmission fluid is holding up at 100,000 miles, you should change it out.Brake fluid. Brake fluid can break down just like engine oil, so it’s a good idea to check it every time you change the oil, and change it out every few years, even if your brakes are working properly. You’re better off asking your mechanic to do this for you unless you’re very experienced, though, as brake fluid changes can be a bit more complicated than other fluids used in your car.Differential fluid. The differential distributes power to your wheels, making turns smoother and giving your car more stability. You should check your car’s manual for specifics, but generally speaking you should have it changed when you hit 30,000 miles or so.Coolant. If you haven’t checked your antifreeze recently, now would be the time. It’s incredibly easy to drain and replace your coolant, which you should do according to manufacturer recommendations or every few years.Power steering. You like being able to steer your car without putting your back into it, don’t you? Then you should be checking your power steering fluid to make sure it doesn’t resemble mud. If it does, change it. If it doesn’t, look up the recommended replacement schedule for your car and change it then.Change the wipersThe worst time to realize your windshield wipers have become a shell of their former selves is when you’re caught in a rainstorm and can’t see anything through the pour. Plus, there’s nothing less fun than changing your wipers in the midst of a storm. Your wipers will give you some warning that they’re wearing out, leaving streaks and making a lot of squeaky noises, so when you notice those signs, it’s time to pop off the old ones and pop on the new.Check the lightsYou rely on your car’s various lights—headlights, hazard lights, signal lights, and brake lights—for safe operation of the vehicle, so it’s amazing how many people don’t bother to check if they actually work. Take two minutes every year to turn on the lights and walk around the car to ensure they’re all working properly. Changing out a bulb here and there can spare you from being pulled over by a police officer—or worse.Check tire pressureProper tire pressure affects just about every aspect of your driving experience—it can make braking harder, affect the stability of the car (if you’ve never felt a car shake because the tires were overinflated, you haven’t lived), and impact fuel efficiency. Check the tire pressure (this is literally printed on the tire itself) at least once a month and adjust as needed.Even if you get your tires rotated regularly (as you should), you should also check your tires’ tread wear every now and then. Rapid or uneven wear on tire tread could indicate other problems with the car, and if your tires are starting to get a little bald it’s a very good idea to get them replaced before their lack of traction gets you into an accident.Cleaning out the drainsYou might not even be aware of the fact that your car has several drains that keep water from collecting in the engine—or in the cabin area. All of these drains should be inspected and cleaned out periodically—otherwise moisture will build up, rusting components and staining parts of the car. Typical drain locations include:Sunroofs. If you have a sunroof, there are drains built into the car that carry rain and other water that gets through the seals. Your car’s manual will show you exactly where they are, but they’re generally located in the corners of your sunroof well.Doors. Drains are often located at the bottom of your doors. Often the sunroof drains are connected to these as well.Windshield. Look where the windshield meets the hood of the vehicle, and you’ll likely find drains at each end.Trunk/bed. Drains are often included in the read of the vehicle as well.All of these drains can get clogged with gunk, which can lead to water inside the car, or invisible rusting and corrosion that destroys the vehicle from the inside-out. They can usually be cleaned with just a garden hose—the water pressure alone should work to expel built-up debris. If you have a stubborn clog, a length of wire run down through the drain should help.Change the cabin filterYou probably replace engine filters regularly, but have you ever inspected and replaced the cabin filter? These filters clean the air pumped into your vehicle’s interior via the A/C, heat, or ventilation system. It gets filthy just like any other filter, which leads to lower air quality in your vehicle’s cabin and extra stress on your systems. Look at your manual to find out where it’s hiding, then swap it out at least once a year—more often if you notice a drop in air quality, or if you regularly drive through some dusty areas.Washing the exteriorYou might think washing your car is a luxury, or a non-essential aspect of maintenance, but you would be wrong. Your car is bombarded with a ton of gross stuff—from dirt that scratches the finish, bugs that muck up your windshield, and corrosive stuff that can undermine your vehicle’s seals and other components. In other words, not washing your car on a regular basis will shorten its lifespan and increase your maintenance costs.