At $700, the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus is one of the best-feeling Chromebooks you can buy this year. However, even with a quality screen, chassis, and feel, it lacks in some key areas. Ive enjoyed many of the new features introduced to Chromebooks in the last two years. But are these devices now the true AI laptops, thanks to Googles Gemini? No, of course not.Samsung Galaxy Chromebook PlusIt's a great Chromebook, but it lacks some features that will keep it from being your everything entertainment device. Buy on Samsung ProsConsI like a good Chromebook as much as anybody, and the Chromebook Plus models have largely been a solid upgrade for what are still ultra-cheap laptops. There are a few places where you can nab a Plus laptop for basic browsing, streaming, and potentially more intensive cloud-based tasks for around $350, like the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11. With its enterprise-level chassis, this device costs as much as the Asus ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus. Samsungs device is also the first Chromebook to use the new Quick Access Key (right where you find your Caps Lock button). The quick access to Gemini AI certainly isnt worth the extra cost, so what is?What the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus has going for it is a great feel, from the chassis to the I/O port selection down to the spacious keyboard. Its so thin; one PR rep for Google was happy to show how the new Galaxy Chromebook Plus was as thick as two graded Pokmon cards. Its a very specific metric, to be sure, but at 11.8 mm thin, theres no bag or crack in the wall it wont fit into.It has a solid battery life that lasts a little more than 10 hours after periodic use. The Samsung-brand Chromebook also packs a quality near-16-inch AMOLED display that feels luxuriously wide. That, plus the keyboard with full numpad and HDMI port with a solid selection of I/O, makes it a great all-rounder. It also comes with 256GB of storage for your content outside the cloud, more than you normally get elsewhere. Performance on the Intel Core 3 chip is where you need it to be with such a common Chromebook CPU. At the same time, it has a minimum of 8GB of RAM to qualify for Chromebook Plus status.However, without a touchscreen or any other noticeable features, save for the thin chassis, theres not much about this Chromebook that excites me to recommend it for $700. You cant get much better if you want a solid Chromebook and dont care about cost.Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus Review: Build Quality and Usability Photo: Kyle Barr / GizmodoThe Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus sits in a .47-inch tall body and weighs 2.58 pounds. Yes, its light, damn light, but better than that, it still feels solid. The chassis does have some bend toward the center (not nearly as bad as the Acer Swift 16 AI), especially around the palm rest. Otherwise, the laptop feels premium, and you have the extra benefit of the pleasing deep blue color for the cover. The only issue is that the device tends to shine with your greasy fingers and palms, requiring regular wiping. Theres also the extra benefit of plenty of I/O ports, including two USB-C, a USB type A, HDMI, and a micro-SD card slot.See Galaxy Chromebook Plus at SamsungThe keyboard and trackpad feel just about right. The thin keys arent too stiff, though they still have a clacky feeling without being squishy. The clickpad-type trackpad has a smooth texture, although not as fine as a glass surface. I only had a few instances of palm rejection issues, but not enough to be concerning for long-term use. Overall, its just very standard, especially since you dont get a touchscreen on this model.After that, its all down to the ChromeOS software. Easily, my favorite part of the latest updates is the Welcome Recap. It loads every time you restart your Chromebook, allowing you to see what you were most recently working on, alongside little widgets for your Calendar, Weather, and Docs. As for the Quick Insert key, I only used it to text emojis or for quick access to GIFs to send to coworkers in Slack. Thats plenty useful for the memelords, but not much else.After using it for a week, I loved the new Focus features. You can set it to time out your focus tasks, reducing pop-ups and other distractions. You can enable it with YouTube Music, but theres a small selection of Focus Sounds to listen to instead. There are tracks to emulate a thunderstorm, with rain pattering on an invisible roof, or you could choose the classical track to serenade yourself with soft strings and brass as you work. I only wish you had more control over every playlist and that there were more to choose from. Google also integrated Google Tasks directly into the taskbar above the calendar function. Its simple but effective, especially if youre the type that needs a reminder every few hours about what it was you were supposed to be doing.The sound quality is impressive, particularly when using headphones. The display is excellent, but the slim design does not support its role as a complete all-in-one entertainment device.Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus Review: Display and SoundOne of the Galaxy Chromebooks biggest selling points is its 15.6-inch AMOLED display. Its a nice size, and the 1080p resolution is good enough for streaming YouTube or Netflix. The screen was also plenty bright for my use, so I first relied on it to slip into my apartments living area, where it gets the most sun.Yes, it looks great, but its panel has a refresh rate of only 60Hz. Thats fine for streaming video content, but what if I wanted to load up Game Pass or Geforce Now for some game streaming on this bright, beautiful screen? At this price point, Id want a 120Hz panel like theAcer Chromebook 516 GE.Unfortunately, the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus doesnt sound as good as it looks. It can get loud, but its still very tinny, which is certainly not the quality you want to watch your favorite movies while huddled on the bed with your significant other.Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus Review: Performance and Battery Life Photo: Kyle Barr / GizmodoThe laptop uses an Intel Core 3 100U Raptor Lake processor released in January, before all the hubbub around the Qualcomm Snapdragon, AMD Strix Point, and Intel Lunar Lake for thin PCs. Its an entry-level chip, but its good at that level. However, it doesnt have the battery life of these most recent $1,000-plus laptops.The fan couldnt be called loud, but I was surprised to hear it whirring as the device handled three separate Chrome windows and an external display. The laptop could also get relatively warm under stress, but you would only feel it if you held it from the bottom. I never noticed any instances where the heat impacted performance.The Galaxy Chromebook Plus also has 8GB of RAM, more than you normally get with a Chromebook Plus model. Because of this, the Chromebook was speedy for most tasks, but running it with all those windows and too many open tabs caused me to experience some cursor slowdowns and occasional hitching.Battery life used to be one of the defining benefits of Chromebooks, but other small Windows PCs have since eclipsed them. Samsung promises 13 hours of battery life, though that was based on the Chromebook power load test. I found I could get between six and seven hours before I needed to recharge. Its not bad, and I used it with too many open tabs, as I usually do. It just wont be a multi-day laptop.Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus Review: AI Additions Photo: Kyle Barr / GizmodoNew Chromebook Plus models are supposed to sport the Quick Access key landing on the Caps Lock space where the old G key used to be (dont worry, the Launcher button has new space next to the left Alt key). The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus is the first of its kind to get this addition. This has a few benefits. It lets you access files you last had open and see a potential URL link you could add to some text. However, its main raison detre is to give you immediate access to AI writing capabilities.However, I have serious doubts about whether anyone should use this for anything beyond outlining or brainstorming. I asked Googles Gemini to write a paragraph explaining the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus specs just to prove a point. Gemini spat out several options for a paragraph and provided inaccuracies about the display, CPU, size, and more. It will confidently lie about things it does not have the correct information about, and thats a problem.Even the proofread function is less helpful than it should be. It doesnt tell you what parts of a highlighted paragraph will change. This is all with a Gemini Advanced subscription, which is Googles most-capable LLM available to Chromebook users from the desktop.And, of course, theres Gemini Advanced. All new Chromebook Plus buyers get 12 months free of Googles more advanced chatbot, plus 2TB of cloud storage. Gemini Advanced comes with a few Gems like coding partners; depending on the user, it could prove useful. Based on Googles suggestion, I asked the Brainstormer Gem to help me develop gift ideas for a friend who likes Baldurs Gate III. To be succinct, its gift ideas absolutely sucked. Its best idea was to give a gift card or a shirt to a local game shop.Dont buy this or any other new Chromebook because of its AI capabilities. That said, if you use on-device voice recorders, youll find the new AI-generated transcriptions and summaries on the ChromeOS Recorder App, which arent too bad.Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus Review: VerdictThe more I used the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus, the more I endeared myself to it. Its the Chromebook I could see someone replacing their laptop with. It has enough ports and a solid display, but without all the little extras, like a higher refresh rate and better speakers, I would inevitably feel like Im missing something. I would want a Chromebook without compromise for the price youre paying.See Galaxy Chromebook Plus at Samsung

Suixian Agricultural Infrastructure Renovation / Qing StudioSave this picture! Yilong ZhaoLandscape Architecture, RefurbishmentSuizhou, ChinaArchitects: Qing StudioAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:226 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2024 PhotographsPhotographs:Yilong ZhaoMore SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!1. Terraced Tea-Oil Gardens: From "Idyllic Pastoral" to "Robust Structures"In Huan Tan Town, Suixian County, thousands of acres of tea-oil gardens were cultivated through terraced farming. Here, the beauty of the landscape derives not only from nature's craftsmanship but also from the marks of human activity. Contemporary rural beauty is no longer merely pastoral poetry; amidst mountains and rivers, there are also various robust infrastructural megastructures: the lines of terraces, the contours of water reservoirs, and the upright forms of transmission towers.Save this picture!These elements serve as tools for production and life, yet they also emerge as new landscape symbols. In their raw simplicity, they reveal a sense of utility and strength, showcasing the authenticity of human interaction with nature. On this land, human intervention and natural forms no longer oppose but instead complement and depend on each other. The definition of "landscape" has expanded to a technological system where humans wrestle with, yet coexist with, nature.Save this picture!2. Irrigation Reservoir: From "Aerial Perspective" to "Human Connection"The reservoir resembles a giant circular mirror, quietly embedded among the mountains, reflecting the shifting sky and clouds. Its beauty is profound yet untouchable, belonging to the eyes of drones and the divine, inaccessible to human proximity. To bring this aerial reflection closer to human experience, a large triangular staircase was introduced. Its width tapers from 6 meters at the base to 600mm at the top, with mirror-polished stainless steel risers. The mirrored surfaces give the impression of water cascading down the steps, carrying the rippling reflections of sky and mountain onto the vertical facade, allowing even those at the foot of the mountain to witness this otherworldly illusion.Save this picture!Save this picture!Climbing the staircase to the reservoir's summit, visitors find themselves on a walkway that leads to the reservoir's center. Entering this circular frame, their gaze aligns with the water's surface, where mountain shadows and human reflections intertwine. The vast mirrored surface beneath seems to penetrate the observer's inner world, washing away any restlessness and noise, leaving only clarity.Suspending the water-level walkway is a large circular structure set at a 45-degree angle to the reservoir. Beyond its structural purpose, it channels the reservoir's water into an arched spray, nourishing the surrounding land. Rising mist and rippling waves romantically visualize the reservoir's irrigation function.Save this picture!Save this picture!3. Fire Lookout Tower: From "Observation Post" to "Community Hub"The fire lookout tower, once a solitary and austere observation post, stands on a mountaintop, guarding the safety of the tea mountains. The tower's slender form is upright yet commanding, like a thumbtack pinning itself into the vast landscape. Around this structure, a 12-meter-diameter circular base with two layers of seating was added, enhancing the tower's anchoring effect within the site through horizontal circularity that contrasts its vertical stance. This design draws attention and footsteps inward, creating a sense of calm cohesion.To provide shelter for the expanded base, a steel frame was cantilevered from the tower's original structure, supporting a semi-transparent membrane. This veil-like material lends a softened texture to the steel megastructure, resembling a skirt cascading from the top of the tower and halting mid-air at a height of 2.1 meters. The membrane cuts the surrounding mountain scenery into a continuous panoramic band, framing it like a long scroll.Save this picture!Today, the lookout tower has evolved into an essential communal space for the tea mountains. With seating, lighting, and an open square, tea farmers from near and far gather here, their lively conversations and the crisp sounds of tea fruits drying filling the air day and night. The fire lookout tower has transformed from a distant "eye" into a bustling gathering place, not only anchoring the site physically but also forging deeper connections between people and the land.Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessProject locationAddress:Huan Tan Town, Suixian County, Hubei Province, ChinaLocation to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.About this officeQing StudioOfficePublished on December 14, 2024Cite: "Suixian Agricultural Infrastructure Renovation / Qing Studio" 14 Dec 2024. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1024583/suixian-agricultural-infrastructure-renovation-qing-studio&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save? / You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! 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Explore how utilizing Adobe Firefly and AI-powered features in Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Premiere Pro, and After Effects can elevate your approach to creating standout video content on social media. Join award-winning editor and producer Karina Anglada as she guides you through several techniques, tips, and tricks to expand the creative possibilities of working with video. Youll learn how to: Level up your text, graphics, and other video elements Find new ways to revitalize existing media and create unique video elements Take advantage of AI-powered features to optimize your video content for better engagement and performance on social mediaSubscribe to Adobe Creative Cloud: https://adobe.ly/48Y1QJ1 Learn more about Creative Cloud: https://adobe.ly/3RTndnp About Adobe Creative Cloud:Unlocking creative potential goes beyond tools it's about cultivating inspiration, fostering innovation, and mastering artistic expression. On the Adobe Creative Cloud YouTube channel, discover stories, concepts, and trends that ignite your creativity. We are your hub for creativity, connecting you with Adobe channels for detailed tutorials and product insights. Adobe Creative Cloud brings together everything you need to create your greatest work. One membership gives you access to all Adobe professional creative desktop applications, plus new features as soon as they're available. Cloud storage ensures file access anywhere, even on mobile, streamlining concept sharing. Cloud-based services let you build websites, mobile apps, and content for any medium/device. With Behance integration, you can publish your portfolio on your own URL and plug into the world's largest creative community to get inspired, get feedback, and find new opportunities.Connect with Adobe Creative Cloud:Twitter: https://twitter.com/creativecloud LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/adobe-creative-cloud/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adobecreativecloud Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adobecreativecloud/ #Adobe #AdobeYouTube #AdobeCreativeCloud

If youve never edited a video or just feel you need to get more tips on the fundamentals, this session is for you. Join Chris Hansen, senior solutions consultant at Adobe, as he introduces the world of editing, giving you the essential tips to transform your brand. Explore key features and workflows in Adobe Premiere Pro, and get a glimpse of how AI can help enhance your creativity to produce professional videos that are on-brand, impactful, and engaging. Topics include: Storyboarding techniques to craft your brands storyBuilding compelling stories using facts, static media, and video to hook your audienceUtilizing AI as your copilot for editing speed and efficiency, plus optimizing your video for social outputSubscribe to Adobe Creative Cloud: https://adobe.ly/48Y1QJ1 Learn more about Creative Cloud: https://adobe.ly/3RTndnp About Adobe Creative Cloud:Unlocking creative potential goes beyond tools it's about cultivating inspiration, fostering innovation, and mastering artistic expression. On the Adobe Creative Cloud YouTube channel, discover stories, concepts, and trends that ignite your creativity. We are your hub for creativity, connecting you with Adobe channels for detailed tutorials and product insights. Adobe Creative Cloud brings together everything you need to create your greatest work. One membership gives you access to all Adobe professional creative desktop applications, plus new features as soon as they're available. Cloud storage ensures file access anywhere, even on mobile, streamlining concept sharing. Cloud-based services let you build websites, mobile apps, and content for any medium/device. With Behance integration, you can publish your portfolio on your own URL and plug into the world's largest creative community to get inspired, get feedback, and find new opportunities.Connect with Adobe Creative Cloud:Twitter: https://twitter.com/creativecloud LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/adobe-creative-cloud/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adobecreativecloud Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adobecreativecloud/ #Adobe #AdobeYouTube #AdobeCreativeCloud

Explore how utilizing Adobe Firefly and AI-powered features in Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Premiere Pro, and After Effects can elevate your approach to creating standout video content on social media. Join award-winning editor and producer Karina Anglada as she guides you through several techniques, tips, and tricks to expand the creative possibilities of working with video. Youll learn how to: Level up your text, graphics, and other video elements Find new ways to revitalize existing media and create unique video elements Take advantage of AI-powered features to optimize your video content for better engagement and performance on social mediaSubscribe to Adobe Creative Cloud: https://adobe.ly/48Y1QJ1 Learn more about Creative Cloud: https://adobe.ly/3RTndnp About Adobe Creative Cloud:Unlocking creative potential goes beyond tools it's about cultivating inspiration, fostering innovation, and mastering artistic expression. On the Adobe Creative Cloud YouTube channel, discover stories, concepts, and trends that ignite your creativity. We are your hub for creativity, connecting you with Adobe channels for detailed tutorials and product insights. Adobe Creative Cloud brings together everything you need to create your greatest work. One membership gives you access to all Adobe professional creative desktop applications, plus new features as soon as they're available. Cloud storage ensures file access anywhere, even on mobile, streamlining concept sharing. Cloud-based services let you build websites, mobile apps, and content for any medium/device. With Behance integration, you can publish your portfolio on your own URL and plug into the world's largest creative community to get inspired, get feedback, and find new opportunities.Connect with Adobe Creative Cloud:Twitter: https://twitter.com/creativecloud LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/adobe-creative-cloud/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adobecreativecloud Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adobecreativecloud/ #Adobe #AdobeYouTube #AdobeCreativeCloud

If youve never edited a video or just feel you need to get more tips on the fundamentals, this session is for you. Join Chris Hansen, senior solutions consultant at Adobe, as he introduces the world of editing, giving you the essential tips to transform your brand. Explore key features and workflows in Adobe Premiere Pro, and get a glimpse of how AI can help enhance your creativity to produce professional videos that are on-brand, impactful, and engaging. Topics include: Storyboarding techniques to craft your brands storyBuilding compelling stories using facts, static media, and video to hook your audienceUtilizing AI as your copilot for editing speed and efficiency, plus optimizing your video for social outputSubscribe to Adobe Creative Cloud: https://adobe.ly/48Y1QJ1 Learn more about Creative Cloud: https://adobe.ly/3RTndnp About Adobe Creative Cloud:Unlocking creative potential goes beyond tools it's about cultivating inspiration, fostering innovation, and mastering artistic expression. On the Adobe Creative Cloud YouTube channel, discover stories, concepts, and trends that ignite your creativity. We are your hub for creativity, connecting you with Adobe channels for detailed tutorials and product insights. Adobe Creative Cloud brings together everything you need to create your greatest work. One membership gives you access to all Adobe professional creative desktop applications, plus new features as soon as they're available. Cloud storage ensures file access anywhere, even on mobile, streamlining concept sharing. Cloud-based services let you build websites, mobile apps, and content for any medium/device. With Behance integration, you can publish your portfolio on your own URL and plug into the world's largest creative community to get inspired, get feedback, and find new opportunities.Connect with Adobe Creative Cloud:Twitter: https://twitter.com/creativecloud LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/adobe-creative-cloud/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adobecreativecloud Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adobecreativecloud/ #Adobe #AdobeYouTube #AdobeCreativeCloud

Cowboy Bebop: The Complete Series (Blu-ray) $18 (was $60) See at Amazon See 25th Anniversary Edition Akira on 4K Blu-ray $18.44 (was $30) | $11.49 on 1080p Blu-ray See at Amazon (4K) See at Amazon (Blu-ray) Akira 35th Anniversary Manga Box Set $130 (was $220) See at Amazon Amazon has fantastic deals on the classic anime series Cowboy Bebop. For a limited time, Cowboy Bebop: The Complete Series on Blu-ray is available for only $18 (was $60). Alternatively, you can save nearly 50% on last year's 25th Anniversary Special Edition, which includes a small amount of additional content.Cowboy Bebop is one of two classic anime cited by Naughty Dog's Neil Druckmann as an inspiration for the studio's upcoming game Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, which was revealed at The Game Awards. The other anime Druckmann mentioned was Akira, the 1988 cult-classic film adapted from Katsuhiro Otomo's legendary manga. You can save on Akira's 4K Blu-ray ($18), 1080p Blu-ray ($11.49), and 35th Anniversary Manga Box Set ($131) at Amazon. You can learn more about Akira and Cowboy Bebop below. For more on Intergalactic, check out our breakdown of everything we know about Naughty Dog's next game. Cowboy Bebop: The Complete Series (Blu-ray) $18 (was $60) Cowboy Bebop: The Complete Series features all 26 episodes across four discs. This remastered edition retains the original 4:3 aspect ratio, but with a high-definition resolution bump. It contains English voiceover dubs as well as the original Japanese audio track with subtitles. Along with all of the episodes, you'll get a bunch of bonus features, including five audio commentaries, various featurettes, multiple interviews, and more.Amazon's deal on Funimation's 2014 release, which drops the price to $18, is the best we've seen this year.Amazon also has the 25th Anniversary Special Edition on sale for $27.49 (was $50). Released by Crunchyroll last year, this edition is largely the same as the $18 version, except it comes with a fifth disc containing a 25-year retrospective and an interview with Koichi Yamadera (voice actor of Spike) recorded for the series 20th anniversary.Cowboy Bebop takes place five decades after Earth became uninhabitable. Humans now live on moons and other planets in the galaxy. Just like the main character in Intergalactic, Cowboy Bebop follows a bounty hunter. Spike Spiegel is the leader of a group of bounty hunters (cowboys) who travel the galaxy on a interplanetary fishing trawler (the Bebop) picking up contracts for bounties on criminals.Though it deals with some serious topics, Cowboy Bebop is also often funny and heartfelt. The ragtag group of bounty hunters who join the Bebop are well-developed characters that you really feel for throughout the show's 26 episodes. Plus, Cowboy Bebop has a very good and extremely intelligent pup named Ein (a space corgi). See at Amazon See 25th Anniversary Edition Akira on 4K Blu-ray $18.44 (was $30) | $11.49 on 1080p Blu-ray Akira is available on 4K Blu-ray for $18.44 (was $30) at Amazon. This version of Akira's 4K remaster released in 2022. It also comes with a standard Blu-ray disc with previously released bonus content, including storyboard collections, original trailers and commercials, featurettes on restoring the film, and more. In total, you're getting over two hours of bonus content.If you don't have a 4K media player or want to save some additional cash, Akira's 1080p Blu-ray and DVD combo pack is up for grabs for only $11.49 (was $35). This edition was released for the anime's 25th anniversary in 2013. The Blu-ray disc contains the film and the two-plus hours of bonus content.First released in 1988, Akira remains one of the most beloved anime films to this day. The alternate-history film takes place in Neo-Tokyo in 2019, 31 years after World War 3 was brought on by the destruction of Tokyo. The futuristic metropolis is now rife with seedy characters and rival gangs vying for territory and power. The story follows Shotaro Kaneda, the leader of a biker gang, and his friend Tetsuo Shima, who possesses psychic abilities that, in the wrong hands, can lead to destruction and ruin.Akira's plot is not the easiest to follow, and it's not always readily apparent who is good and who is bad. The movie is also quite different and drastically condensed, understandably, compared to the original manga by Katushiro Otomo. It released before Otomo's manga even ended and only covers roughly the first third of the story. See at Amazon (4K) See at Amazon (Blu-ray) Akira 35th Anniversary Manga Box Set $130 (was $220) Akira is still a gorgeous film to watch today, especially on 4K Blu-ray. If you enjoy the film, though, we'd highly recommend reading the manga, which fleshes out the story in many important ways.Akira's 35th Anniversary Box Set is on sale for $130 (was $220) at Amazon. The box set comes with six hardcover volumes telling the complete Akira story, which was published from 1982 to 1990 and totals 120 chapters. This set also comes with a hardcover Akira Club art book and exclusive pill patch. All seven books are stored inside a clamshell box with two doors. 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Total War: Warhammer 3 lets you challenge knights, sorcerers, behemoths, daemons, and everything in between. Now, a new DLC promises additional strategic layers as you conquer the known world. Here's our guide that discusses the Total War: Warhammer 3 - Omens of Destruction legendary lords.Total War: Warhammer 3 - Omens of Destruction legendary lords guideTotal War: Warhammer 3 - Omens of Destruction lets you choose from three legendary lords: Golgfag Maneater of the Ogre Kingdoms, Gorbad Ironclaw of the Greenskins, and Skulltaker of the forces of Khorne. You can purchase each leader separately or as part of a bundle. Moreover, a free-DLC--also known as free-LC--adds Arbaal the Undefeated.Our Total War: Warhammer 3 - Omens of Destruction legendary lords guide discusses what makes each general unique, as well as what you can expect if you choose them for your campaigns. Ogre Kingdoms: Golgfag ManeaterThe Ogre Kingdoms offer their services to the highest bidder, and Golgfag Maneater aims to capitalize on ongoing regional conflicts. You can see his perks below.Faction effects:Access to Mercenary Contracts; can be recruited by other factions.Can instantly travel to a client's settlement once per Mercenary Contract.Unable to make alliances with other factions.+5 melee attack when fighting a contract enemy.Attribute: Immune to psychology when fighting a contract enemy (all armies).Lord effects:+25% post-battle loot income.-20% upkeep for Maneater units (lord's army).Ability: Dead EyeDLC-only units:Legendary hero: Bragg the GutsmanGeneric lord: Ogre PaymasterGeneric hero: BruiserUnit: Blood VulturesUnit: ThundertuskUnit: YheteeUnit: Pigback RidersUnit: Golgfag's ManeatersGolgfag Maneater might be the best legendary lord in Omens of Destruction for those who want a more free-form way of experiencing the campaign. That's because you can accept contracts from other factions to take on their rivals. Objectives include winning battles, raiding territories, and undertaking hero actions. You may also aid the contracting party by handing over settlements that you've captured. In turn, you receive nifty rewards, such as gold, meat, and other bonuses.This makes Golgfag a viable option if you want to travel around, beating people up to earn more money and build up your armies. This is also complemented by a recent change that's part of a free update, which allows you to move your Ogre Camps to a new location. The only downside is that you're unable to enact alliances with anyone, so don't expect others to come to your rescue when you're in dire straits. Greenskins: Gorbad IronclawGorbad Ironclaw of the Greenskins is for players that want to make the most out of their unit compositions. He has the following quirks.Faction effects:Access to Da Plan, allowing you to come up with tactics in the thick of the fray.Improved rewards for completing a Waaagh!+15% income from razing settlements (all armies).-1 turn global recruitment duration (factionwide).Lord effects:-10% upkeep (lord's army).+100% leadership aura.Ability: Orcs Are Da BestArmy ability: Gorbad's Waaagh! (replaces Waaagh!)DLC-only units:Legendary hero: Snagla GrobspitGeneric lord: Savage Orc Great ShamanGeneric hero: Night Goblin Big BossUnit: Black Orcs - Axe and ShieldUnit: Arachnarok Spider FlingersUnit: Mangler SquigsUnit: Colossal SquigsUnit: Bolt ThrowaYou're going to love it when Da Plan comes together. Gorbad's special mechanic lets you unlock tactics as you complete objectives and win battles. In doing so, you'll be able to mix and match different unit types to gain buffs.Bonuses include offensive and defensive boosts, passive perks (i.e. flammable attacks), and more. This further incentivizes you to experiment with various army compositions, such as a combination of orc, goblin, spider, squig, and all types of monstrous creatures. Of course, there are times when an unlocked tactic might seem great on paper, but you're not that keen on using certain troops, too. Khorne: SkulltakerKhorne cares not from where the blood flows, just that it does. And few of the god's champions are as vicious in this endeavor than Skulltaker.Faction effects:Access to the Cloak of Skulls, granting bonuses when you defeat the generals of other factions.+2 hero capacity for Bloodreapers.The Daemons Are Reforged: +10% chance for Bloodletters to be restored after battle (all armies).-15% upkeep for Bloodletters and Exalted Bloodletters of Khorne.Lord effects:+10% campaign movement range.+100% campaign line-of-sight.Passive ability: Frenzy - For Bloodletters and Exalted Bloodletters (lord's army).Ability: Bloody OnslaughtDLC-only units:Legendary hero: Scyla AnfingrimmLegendary hero: Skarr BloodwrathGeneric lord: BloodspeakerUnit: Blood BeastsUnit: SlaughterbruteUnit: KhorngorsUnit: WrathmongersUnit: SkullreapersSkulltaker is a deadly combatant, eager to go toe to toe with his rivals to claim dominance in the Blood God's name. As his own name implies, Skulltaker earns rewards by viciously chopping off heads to adorn his Cloak of Skulls. Doing so grants powerful bonuses, including the ability to travel to the whereabouts of opposing faction lords, additional experience points, increased campaign movement range, and more.For veterans of other Total War titles, this resembles Achilles' Living Legend mechanic from A Total War Saga: Troy or Lu Bu's Greatest Warriors feature from Total War: Three Kingdoms. Find your opponents and give them a fitting end for the glory of the Blood God. Khorne: Arbaal the UndefeatedArbaal the Undefeated is a free legendary lord, also known as free DLC or free-LC. He just might be one of the best lords in Omens of Destruction since he's naturally available to all Total War: Warhammer 3 players.Faction effects:Access to the Challenges of Khorne, allowing you to partake in battles to gain Khorne's Favor.-10% upkeep for non-daemonic units.-50% construction costs and construction time for mortal military and defense buildings (factionwide).Lord effects:-1 turn global recruitment duration (lord's army).+10% weapon strength for non-daemonic units (lord's army).Passive ability: Hellblade - For Chaos Warriors, Chosen, Chaos Knights, and Skullcrushers of Khorne (lord's army).Ability: Gaze of KhorneArbaal the Undefeated's perks nudge you to focus more on mortal/human troops, as opposed to daemonic selections. Still, you're free to do as you please when it comes to your army composition, especially if you want to successfully complete the Challenges of Khorne.Similar to Skulltaker's Cloak of Skulls or Wulfrik's Monster Hunts, Arbaal roams the world in search of battles to prove that he's worthy of the Blood God's blessings. Winning these trials nets you rewards, including favor (i.e. gold), Khorne's Favor (faction buffs), and other passive gains.Another quirk of note is that Arbaal's moniker, the Undefeated, means that you should do your best to avoid losing a battle. If this unfortunate instance occurs, you'll be presented with a dilemma: Either you continue the campaign with a permanent diplomatic penalty with other Khornate factions or you end your campaign instantly. Of course, it's totally fine to continue your run, since you're likely to conquer everyone else around you anyway, so this concept just adds a bit of flavor to the overall experience. Just as well, you can reload a previous save so you can ensure that you actually win on your next attempt.That does it for our guide on the best Total War: Warhammer 3 - Omens of Destruction legendary lords. We hope these tips help you choose the ideal general for your future runs.

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