Numerous dangers await you in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl. You'll have to contend with nefarious bandits and hostile factions, as well as a slew of rabid mutants and unstable anomalies. In one particular instance, you also need to fight off drowsiness that leads to death. Here's our guide on how to complete the Poppy Field quest in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl.How to complete the Poppy Field quest in Stalker 2: Heart of ChornobylThe Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl Poppy Field quest takes place in the Lesser Zone, the initial area where you begin the campaign proper. Our guide discusses the mission objectives, the eerie location itself, and the rewards that you can receive. Poppy Field location and quest startThe Poppy Field mission comes from an NPC named Mityay. You can find him the building with your personal quarters and stash in the village of Zalissya. Mityay tells you about a Religious Icon that he's left behind and the Poppy Field should appear as a point-of-interest.The Poppy Field is located northwest of Zalissya, at the border's edge of the Lesser Zone region. Before you head there, make sure you have a couple of Non-Stop Energy Drinks. You're gonna need these for what comes next. Fighting off drowsiness in the Poppy FieldWhen you approach the Poppy Field in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, your first impression might be that it's a quaint and scenic place, especially with the red flowers all in bloom. Don't let the majestic beauty of this location fool you, because walking in the fields actually causes your character to get drowsy. At first, Skif's vision will go dim, and you'll even hear voices at certain areas. At certain points, you might even get teleported to odd locations, such as rooftops.To combat drowsiness, you need to drink a Non-Stop Energy Drink. However, the effects are only temporary, and you really can't stay out in the open for long. Otherwise, your character will collapse and die, and you have to reload your last save. Meeting with PomorAt the eastern edge of the village, there's one house that's occupied. Inside, you'll find a fella named Pomor. He has the following proposition:He can tell you the exact location of the Religious Icon if you pay him 2,000 coupons.Alternatively, you can help him with a task, which involves delivering some weapons and items to him.You don't need to pick either of these, since we can just tell you the location. Religious Icon locationTo get the Religious Icon, you need to find the cellar in the Poppy Field. Here's what you need to do:From Pomor's house, cross the field until you reach the gap between the two abandoned buildings.At the gap, walk straight ahead going west.In this sea of red flowers, you should spot a hole in the ground.Climb down the ladder to reach the cellar and pick up the Religious Icon. Rewards: Should you give the Religious Icon to Pomor or to MityayNow, you have to choose who gets the Religious Icon:If you pick Pomor, he'll give you the Unknown Stalker's AR416. This assault rifle, sadly, has low durability, and the repair might cost a bit much. A notification will also tell you that you can sell the Religious Icon to Pomor, though this step seems to be bugged so you can just ignore it. The quest will be completed automatically anyway.Alternatively, you can return all the way back to Zalissya so you can give the Religious Icon to Mityay. You'll receive 1,000 coupons for your efforts.That does it for our guide on how to complete the Poppy Field quest in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl. This is just one of many side quests that lead you to all sorts of odd locations in the Exclusion Zone.

The missions in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl take you all over the Exclusion Zone. Some of these might even have confusing steps, which can lead to headaches. One, in particular, involves your good pal, Richter. Here's our guide on where to find Richter in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl. This is part of a main quest called A Minor Incident.Where to find Richter in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl - A Minor Incident main questThe Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl A Minor Incident main quest happens several hours into the campaign. We don't want to spoil all the details, but this is occurs after a couple of failed assaults on a well-guarded facility. You're tasked with learning the whereabouts of scientists to aid you in your mission. Heading back to Wild IslandSurprisingly, only Richter seems to know where the scientists are. You'll find him lounging around in Rostok Base, which is due west of Slag Heap. However, Richter won't share the details unless you obtain a certain item first.That item is a collar, which should appear marked on your map. It's in the Wild Island region (as you can see in the image above). Getting the collar from the PsydogOnce you reach the location in Wild Island, you'll notice an abandoned building. Your goal now is to take out the Psydog that appears in this area.The Psydog is a mutant with psionic capabilities, allowing it to create clones of itself. You don't want to waste high-caliber ammo on the clones, so just shoot them with a pistol or submachine gun. One bullet is enough to cause them to explode. Once enough clones have been taken out, you'll notice the real Psydog among the pack. Blast it quickly before it creates more clones to confuse you. An issue with Richter's locationLoot the Psydog for the collar. This will cause Richter to call you via radio, saying that you should "swing by [his] location." Now, this is where things get a bit tricky, as we've experienced in our playthrough:We're not sure if it's a user interface (UI) bug, but the quest marker for Richter doesn't appear at all. It's not in the compass or the world map (as you can see in the image above).Moreover, Richter's comment about his coordinates implies that he might be anywhere in the Exclusion Zone. It's going to be a hassle to search for him if that's the case. Hey, Richter's hiding in the shedFunnily enough, Richter is actually inside the shed that's just west of the main building. He's basically a few meters away from where you killed the Psydog. It's a bit weird that he'd contact you via radio when he's fairly close by.As you approach the shed, Richter's quest marker should appear once you're just a few meters away from him. Hand over the collar to complete this quest step. Once you're done, you can tackle the next objective which, thankfully, appears properly on the map.That does it for our guide on where to find Richter in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl. If this is a UI bug, then we hope the issue is fixed in due course to alleviate any confusion.

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Starting with the release of CUDA in 2006, NVIDIA has driven advancements in AI and accelerated computing and the most recent TOP500 list of the worlds most powerful supercomputers highlights the culmination of the companys achievements in the field.This year, 384 systems on the TOP500 list are powered by NVIDIA technologies. Among the 53 new to the list, 87% 46 systems are accelerated. Of those accelerated systems, 85% use NVIDIA Hopper GPUs, driving advancements in areas like climate forecasting, drug discovery and quantum simulation.Accelerated computing is much more than floating point operations per second (FLOPS). It requires full-stack, application-specific optimization. At SC24 this week, NVIDIA announced the release of cuPyNumeric, an NVIDIA CUDA-X library that enables over 5 million developers to seamlessly scale to powerful computing clusters without modifying their Python code.NVIDIA also revealed significant updates to the NVIDIA CUDA-Q development platform, which empowers quantum researchers to simulate quantum devices at a scale previously thought computationally impossible.And, NVIDIA received nearly a dozen HPCwire Readers and Editors Choice awards across a variety of categories, marking its 20th consecutive year of recognition.A New Era of Scientific Discovery With Mixed Precision and AIMixed-precision floating-point operations and AI have become the tools of choice for researchers grappling with the complexities of modern science. They offer greater speed, efficiency and adaptability than traditional methods, without compromising accuracy.This shift isnt just theoretical its already happening. At SC24, two Gordon Bell finalist projects revealed how using AI and mixed precision helped advance genomics and protein design.In his paper titled Using Mixed Precision for Genomics, David Keyes, a professor at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, used 0.8 exaflops of mixed precision to explore relationships between genomes and their generalized genotypes, and then to the prevalence of diseases to which they are subject.Similarly, Arvind Ramanathan, a computational biologist from the Argonne National Laboratory, harnessed 3 exaflops of AI performance on the NVIDIA Grace Hopper-powered Alps system to speed up protein design.To further advance AI-driven drug discovery and the development of lifesaving therapies, researchers can use NVIDIA BioNeMo, powerful tools designed specifically for pharmaceutical applications. Now in open source, the BioNeMo Framework can accelerate AI model creation, customization and deployment for drug discovery and molecular design.Across the TOP500, the widespread use of AI and mixed-precision floating-point operations reflects a global shift in computing priorities. A total of 249 exaflops of AI performance are now available to TOP500 systems, supercharging innovations and discoveries across industries.TOP500 total AI, FP32 and FP64 FLOPs by year.NVIDIA-accelerated TOP500 systems excel across key metrics like AI and mix-precision system performance. With over 190 exaflops of AI performance and 17 exaflops of single-precision (FP32), NVIDIAs accelerated computing platform is the new engine of scientific computing. NVIDIA also delivers 4 exaflops of double-precision (FP64) performance for certain scientific calculations that still require it.Accelerated Computing Is Sustainable ComputingAs the demand for computational capacity grows, so does the need for sustainability.In the Green500 list of the worlds most energy-efficient supercomputers, systems with NVIDIA accelerated computing rank among eight of the top 10. The JEDI system at EuroHPC/FZJ, for example, achieves a staggering 72.7 gigaflops per watt, setting a benchmark for whats possible when performance and sustainability align.For climate forecasting, NVIDIA announced at SC24 two new NVIDIA NIM microservices for NVIDIA Earth-2, a digital twin platform for simulating and visualizing weather and climate conditions. The CorrDiff NIM and FourCastNet NIM microservices can accelerate climate change modeling and simulation results by up to 500x.In a world increasingly conscious of its environmental footprint, NVIDIAs innovations in accelerated computing balance high performance with energy efficiency to help realize a brighter, more sustainable future.Supercomputing Community Embraces NVIDIAThe 11 HPCwire Readers Choice and Editors Choice awards NVIDIA received represent the work of the entire scientific community of engineers, developers, researchers, partners, customers and more.The awards include:Readers Choice: Best AI Product or Technology NVIDIA GH200 Grace Hopper SuperchipReaders Choice: Best HPC Interconnect Product or Technology NVIDIA Quantum-X800Readers Choice: Best HPC Server Product or Technology NVIDIA Grace CPU SuperchipReaders Choice: Top 5 New Products or Technologies to Watch NVIDIA Quantum-X800Readers Choice: Top 5 New Products or Technologies to Watch NVIDIA Spectrum-XReaders and Editors Choice: Top 5 New Products or Technologies to Watch NVIDIA Blackwell GPUEditors Choice: Top 5 New Products or Technologies to Watch NVIDIA CUDA-QReaders Choice: Top 5 Vendors to Watch NVIDIAReaders Choice: Best HPC Response to Societal Plight NVIDIA Earth-2Editors Choice: Best Use of HPC in Energy (one of two named contributors) Real-time simulation of CO2 plume migration in carbon capture and storageReaders Choice Award: Best HPC Collaboration (one of 11 named contributors) National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource PilotWatch the replay of NVIDIAs special address at SC24 and learn more about the companys news in the SC24 online press kit.See notice regarding software product information.

Gran Turismo players! Update 1.54 brings an rush of exciting cars, events, and challenges, including an update to the Gran Turismo Sophy AI agent for the classic Trial Mountain Circuit and Tokyo Expressway East Clockwise. Be sure to not miss the Gran Turismo World Series Celebration Race where you can experience the same races featured in this years grand final!Update 1.54* for Gran Turismo 7 will be available as of Wednesday, November 20 at 10:00pm PT / +1 Day, 6:00am GMT / +1 Day, 3:00pm JST.Play VideoFive new cars added this monthView and download imageDownload the imagecloseCloseDownload this imageView and download imageDownload the imagecloseCloseDownload this imageFord Escort RS Cosworth 92(Can be purchased from Used Cars)A WRC homologation special with a unique double-decker wing design.Ford bagan their 1990s World Rally Championship (WRC) campaign powered by the Sierra RS Cosworth 44. Then in 1992 came the Escort RS Cosworth, a homologation special developed for even higher performance. The original Escort was a masterpiece, widely being used in rally races in the late 60s going into the 70s. Years later, Ford Europe took the compact body of the 5th generation Escort, installed the highly tuned four-wheel drive powertrain from the Sierra, and adorned the rear of the vehicle with a large dual-level wing to complete the fearsome makeover. At the heart of the beast lies a longitudinally mounted 2L turbocharged twin-cam engine built by Cosworth, as per the cars name. The bore-stroke ratio has been overhauled, resulting in a total 1,993 cc displacement, and producing 223.9 BHP/30.4 kgfm on the stock tune.On the four-wheel drive system, the central differential uses a combination of viscous coupling and planetary gears for maximum reliability. The Escort RS Cosworth began production in 1992, and gained homologation status the next year when it would start full-scale competition in the WRCs Group A category. The Cossie, as fans called it, took a 1-2 finish in the round 3 Portugal Rally and went on to achieve two consecutive victories in rounds 5 (Tour de Corse) and round 6 (Acropolis) before repeating the achievement in rounds 11 and 12 (San Remo and Spain) reinstating Fords reputation as a strong contender on the rally circuit.View and download imageDownload the imagecloseCloseDownload this imageView and download imageDownload the imagecloseCloseDownload this imageMercedes-Benz W 196 R 55(Can be purchased from Legend Cars)A legendary F1 car that made motorsports history.The W 196 was produced by Mercedes-Benz after their return to motorsports in 1951, developed under the 2.5L engine regulations that Formula 1 had introduced in 1954. It was developed in tandem with a model for sports car racing that shared the same basic components. The W 196 entered the F1 competition, while the W 196 S competed in sportscar races with both cars finding success in their own fields. The chassis was based on a tubular steel space frame, and first appeared in its debut race at the 1954 French Grand Prix with a streamlined body covering the front and rear wheels with an aerodynamic shell.However, after the subsequent British Grand Prix it became apparent that this body style obstructed the drivers view and required too much maintenance, so for the German Grand Prix onwards, the car primarily ran with the open-wheel style body, saving the streamline design for high-speed circuits only. These were not the only two body types though, the chassis was configured with thre different wheelbase lengths, two types of brakes, and two engine positions for a total of seven variations. The engine used was an inline-8 design constructed similarly to two four-cylinder banks joined longitudinally. At its peak, it produced 285 BHP from the 2,496 cc displacement and propelled the car to a top speed of 180.2 mph. The W 196 went on to dominate the 1954 and 1955 F1 World Championships, winning two consecutive drivers champion titles for Juan Manuel Fangio.View and download imageDownload the imagecloseCloseDownload this imageView and download imageDownload the imagecloseCloseDownload this imagePorsche 911 Turbo S (992) 20(Can be purchased from Brand Central)The top performance model of the eighth generation 911.The icon of the Porsche line-up for over 60 years, the 911 entered its eighth generation in 2018 under the 992 codename. On its exterior, the 992 is a refinement of the motifs introduced by its predecessor the 991. The body size has increased slightly, but extensive efforts were made to keep weight down by increased usage of aluminum. Another notable change is the narrow body base model from previous generations was scrapped. A point of note on the cars construction is the new MMB modular development platform. This flexible platform comprises a front axle, floor and rear axles with the ability to adapt to a rear-engine or midship design by adjusting the position of the rear axle. On the powertrain, a move was made towards downsizing, with the base model featuring a 3L turbocharged flat-6 engine.The power output is tuned according to the model, with Carrera models producing 379.7 BHP while Carrera S models produce 443.8 BHP. The standard transmission is an eight-speed PDK unit, with a seven-speed manual available on the Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S models. In April 2020, the Turbo S model was added to the 992 family as the top-level performance model. Featuring a slightly shorter stroke than previous Turbo S models, this 3,745 cc flat-6 twin-turbo powers its four wheels with a colossal 641 BHP/800 Nm (81.6 kgfm).View and download imageDownload the imagecloseCloseDownload this imageView and download imageDownload the imagecloseCloseDownload this imagePorsche Mission X 23(Can be purchased from Brand Central)A hypercar concept to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Porsche.June 1948, the first ever car to bear the Porsche name, the 356 No. 1 Roadster is approved, setting in motion the rise of one of the greatest sports car brands in history. 75 years later on the same date in 2023, the company unveiled a new concept, an interpretation of a possible future of sports car technology that takes inspiration from Porsches numerous classic car legends. This concept is known as the Mission X.The two-seater fully electric concept of a hypercar is actually relatively compact, at only 4,500 mm long and 2,000 mm wide. Measuring just under 1,200 mm tall, the low-slung design features an almost sculptural form with bold lines, which goes to show that a hypercar doesnt necessarily need to look hyper-aggressive. Within each area of the exterior lives the motifs of historic racing cars. The headlights are a reinterpretation of the quad lights that adorned cars like the 906 and 908, while the doors use the same upward opening motion as the legendary 917 endurance car. Moving to the rear, an illuminated clear Porsche logo sits in the centre of the light units which extend out from the side of the body. Looking carefully, the Porsche emblems on the bonnet and steering wheel feature an updated, more modern interpretation of the classic logo. The interior expresses a strong affinity with motorsports. The steering wheel uses an open yoke style design, fitted with paddle shifters and several mode switches. 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With a 900 V system architecture, charging speeds are greatly improved, allowing it to hypothetically charge around twice as fast as Porsches current front-runner EV, the Taycan Turbo S.View and download imageDownload the imagecloseCloseDownload this imageView and download imageDownload the imagecloseCloseDownload this imageSuzuki Jimny Sierra JC 18(Can be purchased from Brand Central)A chunkier Jimny with an eye on global success.While the Suzuki Jimnys diminutive stature allows it to fit into Japans kei car regulations, under its skin is a tenaciously rugged off-road vehicle with a true ladder-frame construction. The Jimny Sierra is a model for the global market that takes that off-road ability and frees it from the constraints of kei regulations. Introduced in 2018, the JB74 chassis is the third generation since the models initial debut in 1994.Compared to the previous JB43 chassis, the new model is 50 mm shorter and 45 mm wider. This is accentuated further on the body design which takes on a bolder, more square aesthetic. The car is fitted with the 1,460 cc inline-4 DOHC K15B engine, producing 100.6 BHP/13.3 kgfm. At a glance, these figures may not seem like much, but the sustained low-end torque makes it absolutely perfect for off-road crawling. The four-wheel drive system is a part-time setup with a mechanical transfer case. Employing rigid axles on both the front and rear, the excellent suspension makes the car feel just at home when crawling over rocks or trudging through mud as it does coasting along paved roads.Caf / Extra MenusThe following Menu has been added to the Extra Menus section:Extra Menu No. 42: Ferrari Speciale (Collector Level 48 and above)GT AutoNew Rotiform wheel brand added.World Circuits (event)The following new events have been added to World Circuits:Jimny Cup Grand Valley SouthPorsche Cup WeatherTech Raceway Laguna SecaRace of Turbo Sportscars Mount Panorama CircuitScapesColorado has been added as a featured Curation in Scapes.Gran Turismo World Series Celebration Race(Players must be at Collector Level 6 or above)The Gran Turismo World Series 2024 World Finals Amsterdam takes place on December 7-8 and will be contested by the top drivers from around the world to determine this years champions. To celebrate the event, were releasing a special Gran Turismo World Series Celebration Race on November 21, where players can experience the same races featured in this years Grand Final at the World Finals.Two events will be available: the Manufacturers Cup, a competition where automobile manufacturers face off against each other, and the Nations Cup, where drivers represent their home countries or territories. Players earn up to 500,000 Cr. for each event, with a total of 1,000,000 Cr. available overall. Access the event from the event panel at the top right of the World Map screen during the event period.Gran Turismo SophyThe next-generation racing AI agent, Gran Turismo Sophy is now available on the following courses. Look for the Sophy icon in the Quick Race menu on each track to test your skills against Sophy.Trial Mountain CircuitTokyo Expressway East Clockwise*Internet connection and Gran Turismo 7 game required for update.