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How Gates of Hell could make a Commonwealth faction truly unique

2024.05.14 17:12 Tartanclad How Gates of Hell could make a Commonwealth faction truly unique

Recently Gates of Hell released the American faction and did a full overhaul of the German faction, leading to a pair of interesting factions with an incredible variety of historically authentic uniforms. You could zoom in on any of the squads and see the diverse uniforms depicted right down to the insignia on their caps and the regiments on their patches. Shermanator’s interview of Chase/Trudel (the lead animator & 3D human artist) gave me faith in the developer’s passion for the history and the game. This made me quite excited, because we have yet to see a British Commonwealth faction but there is some heavy implication that we can expect one in the future.
I wanted to make this thread, because I wanted to express my desire to see elements in the game that would make the Commonwealth faction a wealth of interesting units, uniforms and nationalities, particularly via the doctrines system that exists within the game. The intention is to throw in representatives across all the major nations of the British Commonwealth as well as some of the Allied armies-in-exile that came under British command. I also want to highlight some of the vehicles that are rarely mentioned in other games due to their obscure theatre or role. For the record, I'm not telling the devs what to do - I'm just making some example doctrines that I came up with as an example of the variety of units I'd love to see and making their inclusion plausible. Mostly to get the community talking.
I won’t talk about early war, partially because ‘Early war’ in Gates of Hell is largely post-Dunkirk, but also because I feel like what I am asking is still quite a lot just for one faction across two eras. I also I won’t be mentioning the more obvious or general units like Stuarts, Crusaders, Cromwells, Grants etc, as I expect them to be added nonetheless. It’s the vaguer aspects of the Commonwealth I wanted to talk about; the weird, wonderful and the diverse.
Mid War Doctrines
I think the mid-war should be largely inspired by the North African Campaigns, centred largely on the 8th Army and utilising the huge variety of cultures that fought within it. Extra bits can be added from the Italian campaign where the faction is lacking, and the Italian campaign can also be represented in the ‘Temperate’ skin for the mid-war faction. There are a lot of inspirations one can draw to create a variety of options for the Commonwealth player and each doctrine should draw from their unique aspects.
All-Round: Inspired by the Desert Rats, the 2nd Battle of El Alamein and Operation Crusader this one balances the various aspects of the other doctrines while keeping it unique. I’d like to see the Infantry include British Desert Rats Infantry, 2nd New Zealand Infantry, & 1st South African Infantry. I’d also like to see South African Marmon-Herrington Armoured Cars (multiple variants) as an early-battle option, plenty of the more common tanks and maybe the Bishop as a slow but mobile artillery piece. As a special call-in, we could probably include the Free French Legionaries as a powerful assault unit, just to really complete the variety in this division.
Defensive: Inspired by the Siege of Tobruk, this doctrine should primarily represent the Australians. Variations of the Australian 9th Division troops as infantry alongside minor British elements with a heavy emphasis on field engineers, emplacements and field guns. Defensive doctrine could also include RAF Regiment infantry, RAF 20mm Oerlikon guns, RAF Rolls Royces, India Pattern Carriers (from the Indian 18th Division), air strikes and, as a special unit, they could even have captured Italian tanks from the 6th Australian Division Cavalry Regiment! As a defensive doctrine, they should also have access to the best mid-war field guns, including the rare (but historical) ’Pheasant’ 17/25 Pounder Field Gun.
Offensive: Inspired by the Battle of Tunisia and Operation Torch, I think this one should show off the might of the UK’s heavier vehicles in the latter stages of the African campaign, particularly the Churchill III, Sherman III, the Priest 105mm and the Stuart Command Tank, alongside the more standard British tank options. As for infantry options, we can include Indian troops of the 4th Infantry Division (India), Gurkhas, and a motorised unit of 22nd Guards Infantry. I would also add the British Commandos in this division - partly because they were involved in Operation Torch, but also because they had an iconic impact on the mid-war (outside of Africa) that it would be a pity not to add them.
Irregular: This one would be quite unique in mid-war as it is effectively the light vehicle special forces doctrine. Although some standard British units would form the basis of the army, they would have access to a variety of assets representing the Long Range Desert Group; Chevrolet trucks with mounted Vickers MGs, Boys AT rifles, twin 303 Brownings or even Bofors and captured 20mm Breda guns! ‘Bamtam’ jeeps with twin Vickers Ks or 303 Brownings. The transport and logistics would be different too, using the Marmon-Herrington 6-ton Heavy Truck or the White 1064 10-ton. Other unique special call-ins would include an LRDG WACO Recon plane and the SAS (armed with the Lewes bomb). The downside to this doctrine, however, is that imagine it to be much lighter on armoured support, relying mostly on towed guns for its heavy firepower.
Other Units: I’ve tried to use inspirations from specific parts of the war to get a rounded but also diverse array of units, but there are loads of obscure units across the mid-war that I’d love to see; the Priest 105mm SPG, the AEC Deacon Gun Carrier, the Daimler Dingo, the Humber Light Reconnaissance, and so on.
That is as much as I want to say on mid-war without labouring the point. I’m sure there’s interesting things I’ve missed accidentally, and I’m afraid there’s some I have missed on purpose. For example, I considered the Australian Matilda Hedgehog, but it turned out to be late war and never used. I also considered the Greek and the Czech Division, but I think I’ve already stretched it too far as regards voice acting alone without adding units that, as distinguished their service might be, are just too obscure without adding anything extra - appearance or gameplay. That said, my hat would go off to the devs if they achieved that.
Late War Doctrines
Here we get to represent the Commonwealth units from Operation Overlord up until Operation Varsity.
All-Round: The quintessential British doctrine, combining bog-standard infantry with hardy tanks and a decent array of equipment. Partially based on Gold Beach, but also Operation Varsity/Plunder towards the end of the war, I would personally give them 50th (Northumbrian) Infantry, RAF Regiment Gunners, RAF Humber Light AC, Churchill AVRE, the Cruiser Mk. VIII Challenger and the Comet. Maybe give them some 6th Airlanding troops and 1st Canadian Parachute Infantry as a reference to the Normandy paratroopers if we feel they need more skilled infantry.
Offensive: The Canadian Doctrine - mostly inspired by the First Canadian Army in Normandy with elements of their experiences later on (including the Battle of the Schelt and Operation Veritable) with the doctrine largely focused on armoured assault infantry. They’ll look quite unique compared to the British because their uniforms were greener and they were the first to use the British-designed Mk.III helmet at D-Day. Troops of the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division as standard, supported by assault infantry. Eventually, armoured infantry can spawn in Buffalos (used at the Battle of the Schelt) and, as a special call-in, Ram Kangaroo APCs (sporting an armoured MG turret). The Otter armoured car would be an early call-in, with M4A1 Sherman Grizzly tanks as well as Ram IIs available in the standard tank tab. Some unique but limited special call-ins would include the Skink AA tank (of which 2 saw historical combat in Normandy) as well as a skilled sniper wielding the Ross rifle.
Defensive: Just as the US Defensive doctrine features the 101st Airborne (no doubt inspired by the Battle of Bastogne), the British Defensive doctrine can feature the British Airborne - particularly based on the defense of Arnhem Bridge in the Netherlands as part of Market Garden. Infantry units can include the 52nd (Lowland) Infantry, 1st Airborne Paratroopers, 1st Airlanding Infantry, Parachute Squadron Royal Engineers and 1st (Polish) Independent Paratroopers (who are distinctive with their grey berets). Armoured units can include the Tetrarch and the M22 Locust. To suit their defensive doctrine, they should get some decent guns and I’m thinking the airborne jeep-towed 20mm Polsten Gun, airborne 17th Pounder as well as (in a departure from the Parachute theme) the BL 7.2-inch howitzer. The Patchett sub-machine gun could make an appearance here too.
Irregular: Based on Sword Beach, Commandos and the 79th Armoured Division, with the more unusual units in the British arsenal. Probably with 3rd Infantry Division Infantry as standard, this unit could have access to No.41 (Royal Marine) Commandos, Fusilier Marines Commandos (based on No.4 Commando’s assault on Ouestreham), the Centaur Mk.IV QF 95mm, the Sherman DD, the Churchill Crocodile and Royal Engineer Assault Teams deployed in the cute Terrapin 4-ton Amphibious. If we want to be really wacky, we could even add the M3 Grant CDL (an unarmed searchlight tank) for armoured spotting, similar to the 150cm Flakscheinwerfer searchlight.
Other Units: Further unique units that would fit in any one (or multiple) of these divisions (based on balance) include the Land Mattress Rocket Launcher, the Loyd Carrier, the Universal Carrier WASP (flamethrower), the Sexton SPG, Sherman Firefly, the Archer TD, Achilles TD, the Priest Kangaroo, the Morris C8, Staghound and so on. There are SO many strange and obscure British vehicles that don’t often see the light of day, but would be perfect for Gates of Hell.
Post-release Doctrines -
More of a final thought than anything else, but if/when the Japanese get added into the game, I’d love to see a fifth doctrine to represent the British 14th Army to match the Japanese. A doctrine that is mostly comprised of Indian infantry and Indian tanks, with representation from the East/West African Divisions, Gurkhas and the British 2nd or 36th Infantry Divisions. Special call-ins could include the Chindits (using Thompsons and the Jungle Carbine) and paratroopers of the 50th Indian Parachute Brigade. If we’re feeling generous enough to allow the doctrine to encompass the Pacific Islands as well, we could also include an Australian squad armed with the Owen SMG, South Pacific Scouts, the Matida Frog (flamethrower) and the Matilda QF 3-Inch.
Conclusion: I apologise for such a long read. But I hope we see how a bit of ambition could really help the Commonwealth stand out and be worthy of the variety seen in the other factions since their overhaul. While the Germans have Spanish soldiers in their ranks, the Commonwealth can see the UK, Canada, India, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Poland, and France (and technically Nepal) all get some recognition. While the German Kriegsmarine and Luftwaffe stand out on the field, the Commonwealth might get the distinctive blue battledress of the RAF Regiment, or the long white tunics of the Foreign Legion. We would see such a variety of hats including pith helmets, berets, kepis, dastars, keffiyehs and slouch hats. Some units, like the LRDG vehicles, might even stand out as unique from any of the nations already in the game. It’s a lot of colourful uniforms, a lot of voices and a lot of strange and wonderful machines.
However, it does come with its downsides. Firstly, Africa and Europe are such dramatically different theatres that their version of mid & late war are incredibly different to one another. So much so that the depth of variety might make the faction too big, making it a lot of effort for the art department (especially with uniforms changing for the map’s climate. Imagine making skins for temperate, desert AND snow). The second issue is whether France is getting its own faction in future iterations of the game (the French flag appears in the loading screen during Axis vs Allies games). The final (and probably biggest) issue is voice acting. I’m no expert on games development, but I gather that getting enough voice actors for a faction is hard enough as it is without having to accurately represent 9 countries at once. I would love to hear the developer’s thoughts on the matter - whether such a project is within the game’s scope and if they have the ambition to take it this far.
Do let me all know what you think as well.
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Pixel Pal SMB3 Mario 30 Sealed
Pixel Pal SMB3 Luigi 30 Sealed
Tracer Nendoroid (730) 30 Sealed
Tracer (Blizzard Entertainment Cute But Deadly Series 2 Vinyl) 8 Loose figure
 
Switch Price Condition
Adventure Acedamia 30 Sealed
Atelier Ryza 3 90 Complete in Box
Azure Striker Gunvolt Striker Pack 40 Sealed
Bendy and the Ink Machine 30 Complete in Box
Cruel King and the Great Hero Storybook Edition 60 Complete in Box
Ender Lilies 55 Sealed, Japan Import
Grim Fandango Remastered 45 Complete in Box, no slip cover
Labyrinth of Refrain 65 Loose
Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom 60 Sealed
Metroid Dread Collector's Edition 110 Sealed, a few dings associated with shipping
Monster Hunter Stories 2 Collector's Edition 160 Sealed
The Mummy Demastered 55 Complete in Box
River City Girls 120 Complete in Box, US Copy, Best Buy Variant
Shadowverse Champion's Battle 15 Loose
Shantae 50 Sealed
Shantae Risky's Revenge 50 Sealed
Shantae Collector's Edition 150 Sealed
Shantae Risky's Revenge Collector's Edition 150 Sealed
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Cowabunga Collection 30 Sealed
Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap 40 Complete in Box
Yu-Gi-Oh Legacy of the Duelist: Link Evolution 18 Loose
 
Wii Price Condition
Batallion Wars 2 11 Game and Case
Castle of Shikigami III 75 Complete in Box
Okami 10 Game and Case
 
WiiU Games Price Condition
Batman Arkham City Armored Edition 40 Sealed
Disney Infinity 2.0 15 Sealed
Nintendoland 10 Complete in Box
Star Fox Guard 10 Complete in Box
Turbo Super Stunt Squad 200 Complete in Box, Art/Manual damage
 
DS Price Condition
Animal Crossing Wild World 35 Game, Case, and inserts. No Manual
Final Fantasy Fables Chocobo's Dungeon DS+ 25 Complete in Box, Japanese Import
Izuna 2 The Unemployed Ninja Returns 70 Loose
Super Scribblenauts 5 Loose
 
3DS Price Condition
Kid Icarus Uprising (Japanese) 40 Game, Manual, and Case (No Big Box)
Kid Icarus Uprising 120 Complete in Box, Includes Big Box, Stand and AR cards
Senran Kagura Deep Crimson Double D Edition 75 Sealed
 
GBA Price Condition
Car Battler Joe 180 Loose. Label imperfections
Chocobo Land A Game of Dice 15 Loose
Lady Sia 30 Loose, EU import
Lady Sia 50 Loose. Label imperfections
Super Mario Advance 13 No label
 
GB Price Condition
Alleyway 5 Loose
Kid Dracula 240 Loose
 
NES Price Condition
Adventure Island II 25 Loose
Faria 200 Game and Box. Box has some wear
Kid Icarus 180 Game, Box, and Manual; Box shows wear; Protective case for box and manual included
Rainbow Islands 35 Loose
Super Mario Bros & Duck Hunt 10 Loose
 
SNES Price Condition
Metal Marines 90 Loose
Secret of Mana 55 Loose
Super Punch-Out 25 Loose
Super Scope 6 22 Loose
Wild Guns 270 Loose, Bad Label Damage
 
Gamecube Price Condition
Cubivore 350 Loose disc
Pikmin 50 Player's Choice, Complete In Box
Star Fox Assault 30 Loose disc
Resident Evil 0 15 Player's Choice, Case and Discs, no manual
Resident Evil 25 Player's Choice, Complete In Box
Resident Evil 27 Complete In Box
Resident Evil 4 30 Complete In Box, Disc 2 has label wrinkles
Super Mario Sunshine 40 Game and case, no manual
 
Sega Genesis Price Condition
Jurrassic Park 10 Loose cartridge, Sharpie on Label
Phantasy Star IV 70 Loose cartridge, Label Damage
Quackshot 40 Complete In Box
Rocket Knight Adventures 37 Loose cartridge, Label Damage
Spider-Man 12 Loose cartridge, Label Damage
 
Sega Saturn Price Condition
NiGHTS Into Dreams 40 Complete in Box, Not for Resale Edition
Night Warriors Darkstalkers' Revenge 50 Loose
 
Sega Dreamcast Price Condition
Project Justice 225 Complete in Box, page 2 detached from manual.
Power Stone 2 90 Loose
 
PSP Price Condition
Daxter 10 Loose, Greatest Hits, Not For Resale
Power Stone Collection 30 Loose
Silent Hill Origins 50 Game and Case
 
PS1 Price Condition
Castlevania Chronicles 165 Complete in Box
Chocobo Racing 55 Loose
Chocobo no Fushigi na Dungeon 20 Complete in Box, Japanese Import
Chocobo's Dungeon 2 70 Complete in Box, Manual is badly water damaged
Dark Stalkers 70 Loose slim case version
Dark Stalkers 3 50 Disc and Manual, no back art
Rival Schools 130 Complete in Box
Silent Hill 105 Loose disc, Greatest Hits
Valkyrie Profile 325 Discs and Case, no manual
World of Dragon Warrior Torneko The Last Hope 90 Loose
Xenogears 150 Complete in Box
 
PS2 Price Condition
Avatar The Last Airbender 10 Disc and Case
Baldur's Gate Dark Alliance 17 Complete in Box; Greatest Hits
Bully 15 Greatest Hits, game & artwork
Burnout 3 Takedown 11 Complete, Water Damage on back cover art
Burnout Dominator 9 Case and Disc, Disc has superficial scratches but still boots
Castlevania Curse of Darkness 60 Loose, Disc has light scratching
Crash Bandicoot The Wrath of Cortex 10 Greatest Hits, Used, Disc and Case
Dragon Ball Z Budokai 11 Complete in Box
Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi 15 Complete in Box; Greatest Hits
Final Fantasy X 6 Greatest Hits, Used, Disc and Case
Final Fantasy X-2 6 Complete; Greatest Hits
Haunting Ground 300 Complete in Box, Water Damage on art and manual
Killzone 15 Complete in Box
Grand Theft Auto Vice City 10 Disc, Case, Poster, No Manual
.Hack Infection 20 Complete in Box, Includes Anime DVD
.Hack Mutation 45 Complete in Box, Includes Anime DVD
.Hack Outbreak 65 Complete in Box, Includes Anime DVD
.Hack Quaratine 300 Discs and Case, no manual
Marvel vs Capcom 2 60 Cracked Disc, won't boot for me. Comes with case, no manual
Metal Gear Solid 2 Sons of Liberty 10 Greatest Hits, Used, Disc and Case
Naruto Ultimate Ninja 2 10 Disc and Case
Need for Speed Underground 10 Greatest Hits, Used, Disc and Case
Need for Speed Underground 2 24 Complete in Box
Need for Speed Hot Pursuit 2 10 Greatest Hits, Used, Disc and Case
Resident Evil Dead Aim 50 Game and Case, No manual
Scarface 40 Complete; Greatest Hits
Simpsons Road Rage 15 Loose, Greatest Hits
Valkyrie Profile 2 40 Complete In Box, some wear on the artwork and manual
Tekken Tag Tournament 10 Disc and Case, Greatest Hits, Full side Movie Gallery sticker on DVD face
 
PS3 Price Condition
Sports Champions 10 Complete in Box
 
PS4 Price Condition
APEX Construct 15 Sealed
Gravity Rush Remastered 60 Loose
J-Stars Victory VS+ 30 Loose
SteamWorld Dig 2 20 Sealed
 
PS5 Price Condition
Battlefield 2042 20 Complete in Box
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Deluxe Eiditon 150 Sealed
 
XBOX One Price Condition
Watchdogs 15 Sealed
 
Consoles Price Condition
Monster Hunter Rise Edition Switch 420 New in Box (No game code)
Oculus Quest 1 180 Complete in Box
Playstation 2 w/FreeMcBoot 80 Original PS2 "Fat" system. Won't read PS1 or blue PS2 discs. Laser could be ready to go bad, or just need re-alignment. Comes with a Yellow PS2 Memory Card that has FreeMcBoot on it. Free McBoot will allow you to to play games off of a hard drive if desired. No cords/controllers included.
Pokemon Scarlet/Violet Edition OLED Switch 400 New In Box
SNES Jr. 120 Includes Deck, RF Coax Cable, Third Party AC Adapter, and Third Party Controller. Small crack on the corner.
Splatoon 3 Edition OLED Switch 400 New In Box
 
Controllers Price Condition
FortniteWildcat Joy-Con Set 120 Comes from the Fortnite Edition Console, never used
Joy-Con Grip 8 Bagged/Unused - Came with console
Oculus Quest 1/Rift S Left Controller 115 Used but very good condition. Comes with silicon case
Oculus Quest 1/Rift S Right Controller 115 Used but very good condition. Comes with silicon case
Platinum Gamecube Controller 20 Third Party, no nintendo logo, wired, good condition
Joy-Con (Left/Gray) 35 Good, no drift
Joy-Con (Right/Neon Red) 35 Good, no drift, Factory refurbished
SNES Controller 10 Third Party, no nintendo logo
SPIN Z WiiU Pro Controller 25 Black, Near Mint
 
Misc. Price Condition
Chocobo White Mage Plush 20 Good
Chocobo Mystery Dungeon Everybuddy Pin 5 Thief costume
Chocobo's Dungeon Card Game Monsters Expansion Pack 25 Sealed
Black MagicGate 8MB PS2 Memory Card 20 Has Free McBoot loaded onto the card
Yellow Nyko MagicGate 8MB PS2 Memory Card 20 Has Free McBoot loaded onto the card
The Art of Splatoon 2 300 Sealed
Mario Kart 8 Target Pre-Order Keychain 10 Sealed. Cut in the film.
Nintendo Switch AC Adapter 20 Gently used
Nintendo 64 Memory Jumper Pack 20 OEM/Authentic Regular Pack, not to be confused with the expansion
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Pre-Order Coin 15 Sealed
Breath of the Wild Sheikah Coin 25 From BotW Special Edition, Good condition
Pokken Art Cel Pre-Order Bonus 7 Sealed
Blastoise New 3DS Plates 200 Plates are mint and unused
Nintendo 3DS Stand 30 OEM, Came with Kid Icarus Uprising
Kid Icarus Uprising Players Guide (Imported from Japan, no AR cards) 30 Shows a little wear
Kid Icarus AR Card Set (205/404) 600 Contains 249/402 different North American (AKDE) cards, no duplicates. An itemized list can be provided upon request.
Kid Icarus AR - Pit Rally Cry Sealed Pack 20 Sealed pack of cards that contains AKDE-403,014,086
Shantae Risky's Revenge 2 LP Soundtrack Vinyl 55 Sealed
Super Mario Wonder Framed Art Print 25 Comes from Best Buy, Sealed
Tears of the Kingdom Pin Set (The Legend of Zelda) 20 From the TotK Collector's Edition. Mint
Tears of the Kingdom Art Book (The Legend of Zelda) 65 From the TotK Collector's Edition. Mint
Tears of the Kingdom Poster (The Legend of Zelda) 20 From the TotK Collector's Edition. Mint
Portal 2 Wheatley LED Flashlight 120 Sealed
 
Cases/Boxes/Inserts Price Condition
Chrono Trigger Manual 100 SNES, Slight Wear
Chrono Trigger Orange Border Map 80 Slight Water Damage, 2 Pin holes in the folds, frame optional
Chrono Trigger Green Border Map 80 Slight Water Damage
Disgaea 1 Rosen Queen Edition 150 Everything but the game
Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi 5 Greatest Hits Artwork
Shantae Slip Cover 100 Limited Run Nintendo Switch 5 Game Slip cover with protector
Burnout Revenge 5 PS2 case and manual
Doom Eternal Steelbook 15 PS4 Sealed, no game
Dot Hack (.HACK) Infection 20 PS2 case and manual
Dot Hack (.HACK) Mutation 20 Empty Case only
Dot Hack (.HACK) Outbreak 30 PS2 case and manual
Dragonball Z Budokai Tenkaichi 10 PS2 Greatest Hits Case Only, damaged clips but artwork is in good shape
The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Collector's Edition 100 Includes everything but the game
Metroid Dread Special Edition 5 Box only, damaged from shipping
God of War Chains of Olympus 15 Case and Manual Only
Gran Turismo 3 A-spec 5 PS2 case only, 'Not For Sale' version
Super Smash Bros Ultimate Nintendo Switch ConsoleBox Only 90 Empty Box, good condition
Animal Crossing Nintendo Switch Console Box Only 20 Empty Box, good condition
Pokemon Dialga & Palkia Switch Lite Box Only 30 Empty Box, good condition
Rival Schools Front Artwork 25 Just the front artwork
Fortnite Nintendo Switch Console Box Only 20 Empty Box, good condition
The Witcher III Wild Hunt 20 Empty Case, good condition
Tears of the Kingdom Steelbook (The Legend of Zelda) 30 From the TotK Collector's Edition. Empty Case, Mint
Witch's Wish Box 50 Empty Box, good condition
 
Freebies Price Condition
Playstation 2 IDE Connector Free with purchase Upgraded my HD Adapter to SATA, these are the old/leftover connectors.
Nintendo Switch Cart Caddy Free with purchase 3D Printed. Holds 16 carts. Can connect to an OEM dock.
Yoshi Mario Kart Keychain Free with purchase Good
Small Jotaro Kujo Figure Free with purchase 3D Printed. From Jojo's Bizarre Adventure All-Star Battle-R
Large Jotaro Kujo Figure Free with purchase 3D Printed. From Jojo's Bizarre Adventure All-Star Battle-R
2 Cartridge DS Travel Case Free with purchase 2 Cartridge DS Travel Case
4 Cartridge DS Travel Case Free with purchase 4 Cartridge DS Travel Case
Wonderswan Display Stand Free with purchase 3D Printed. Does not fit Wonderswan Crystal
Lavos Figure Free with purchase 3D printed in PLA Wood Filament. Not my model, found on thingiverse.
 
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2024.05.14 16:43 velummortis DVD players and Universal Remotes

I have an LG DP-122 DVD Player (not mine) and an RT-U64CD-35F universal remote that came with the owner's cable subscription. It mostly controls the DVD Player fine but the aspect ratio button on the universal remote does Nothing and I need to change the aspect ratio bc all the 4:3/5:4 media is showing squished and it won't play anything wider. Any ideas? Key combinations or anything else?
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2024.05.14 15:19 Seks_Batang_ Connecting 4k Blu-Ray player to non 4k passtrough av-receiver?

I would like to emphasize at the beginning that I am quite new in these matters and the answer to this may be very obvious. So my (maybe stupid) question would be how the following set of devices should be connected correctly and is there anything negative/noteworthy about the compatibility:
I own a Denon AVR-2313 (no earc or 4k passtrough if I'm correct) and a few years old 4k qled television (I will soon upgrade to an oled model). I have a pretty basic 2.1 audio setup for the time being.
I was planning to buy a Sony ubp-x800m2 4k blu-ray player for watching movies (dvd, blu-ray and 4k). This got me just wondering how to correctly connect this device with a TV and receiver (+speakers) that I have, so that the combination would work best in terms of sound and picture?
Is there something to take in consideration? For example, do I lose in sound quality with this combination because of the older AV receiver (not having the newest connections) and is there any reason to upgrade the receiver?
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2024.05.14 14:49 OldKilnOriginal Am I wrong on PSR? (Warning depressing)

I dont want to flat out kill hope… so I hope I am wrong.
heres what i think (sources at bottom) numbers rounded and details overlooked - this is rough but the situation is so dire that we dont need to delve deep to see how fucked we are.
First some background…
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We had to submit our financials in January which showed a 90million loss. then we have till 30th of June to “make it right” with psr rules. So we need to show significant profit on transfers by then, or some miraculously arteta money appears.
Our losses doubled compared with the 21/22 figures
We made 45million profit on player sales in 21/22
We still have the horrific figures (120million loss) of covid affected years impacting our 3 year rolling PSR period.
Our debts and therefore interest payments have risen.
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With the above knowledge its not a huge leap, given we doubled our losses, that we also need to double our profit on player sales. Meaning 90mil profit gets us to within 10-15 million of PSR rules.
So lets say, to be safe, 110 mil of profit on sales are needed to avoid further points deductions.
We already made profit on (sale price vs book value)
iwobi around 20mil, Kean around 20mil, Cannon, simms, gray, nkankou 15 mil
Remembering this isnt what we sold them For… its what we sold them for minus what we still owe on their contracts.
So roughly 55 million profit on sales needed.
Onana cost £30, spreading the cost over 5 years means he is worth in the books 18 million.
So we need to sell him for 73million by the end of June.
If we don’t we need to sell someone else.
Theres a decent argument that selling branthwaite before end of June for 60 mil means that we can keep hold of Onana and sell later in the window for a higher price to reinvest.
We MUST sell by end of June and buying clubs know this. We will not get full market value as we have no choice. the defence of holding out for a higher price at the end of the window(or in this case after euros) did not help Forest (bradley johnson to spurs). It wont help us either.
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Other considerations
Have assumed everything else is equal, yes we have high earners contracts coming to an end - gomes/alli. But equally we had Allan/delph/rondon also come off books in the like for like period.
Wages, again like for like - we sold iwobi but replaced his wages with beto’s etc
We cant be sure what addbacks the prem will allow so the actual figures may be a little to a lot different.
And i have totally ignored that we are going to get fucked over regards the still disputed addbacks from the last two independent hearings.
“there remains a dispute between the Premier League and the club as to the status of certain costs that the club says are associated with its stadium construction. The League considers that these costs fall to be considered as a loss for the purposes of the PSRs. The club contends that these costs are not losses, given that they relate to the construction of the stadium and have been capitalised in their audited accounts. This issue, and the question of whether any additional sanction should be applied, will be resolved by the same Commission at a later date”
Sources:-
https://www.evertonfc.com/news/3947487/everton-release-202223-report-accounts#:~:text=A%20statutory%20loss%20of%20£,incurred%20during%20this%20financial%20year.
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2024.05.14 14:43 como365 Filibuster stalls Senate floor again. Missouri Democrats filibuster over “ballot candy

JEFFERSON CITY — Same tune, different players.
It only took a few minutes Monday for the Senate to return to a filibuster — this time led by Democrats.
With the state budget approved last week and the legislative session scheduled to end on Friday, Senate Republicans took up a resolution that would ask voters to make it more difficult to amend the Missouri Constitution.
The Senate resolution sponsored by Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman, R-Arnold, would require ballot initiatives to get a majority of votes statewide and in at least five of Missouri’s eight congressional districts.
That proposed change didn’t cause the filibuster. Democrats are standing up over language they consider to be “ballot candy” — provisions already in law that are designed to distract voters from the actual changes being proposed. The language states that non-citizens would be prohibited from voting in state elections and prohibits foreign entities from supporting ballot measures.
The Missouri Constitution and Secretary of State already prevent non-citizens from voting. It’s also illegal for foreign entities to support American elections at any level. Federal law supersedes state constitutions, so adjusting the Missouri constitution to ban foreign investment would have no effect.
Democrats want the language stripped so that voters will clearly understand the real changes being made to the constitution. They continued their filibuster past 9 p.m. Monday with no sign of stopping.
Three of five ballot initiatives to increase the threshold needed to pass initiative petitions have failed in other states over the last decade.
The bill has already been approved by the Senate once earlier in the session after a coalition of Republicans joined Democrats in supporting an amendment stripping the “ballot candy.”
It’s unclear whether something like that could happen again as the amendment’s sponsor Sen. Mike Cierpiot, R-Lee’s Summit, told the Missourian shortly after the vote that he wasn’t necessarily opposed to the ballot candy but wanted to get the bill done. The House then added the provisions back to the bill, forcing it back to the Senate for reconsideration.
When the bill was brought forward, Senate Minority Leader John Rizzo, D-Independence, offered a resolution asking the House to accept the initial Senate version of the bill or go to a conference committee where a group of Senators and House members can work it out.
Going forward, there are essentially four options:
*Rizzo’s proposition of a conference committee that would propose its own bill, which would need approval from the House and Senate afterward. That plan would also free up the Senate floor for discussion on other bills.
*Remove the “ballot candy,” which would need some Republican votes with the Democrats and require another vote in the House before passage.
*Move the previous question against Democrats, ending the debate and forcing a vote on Rizzo’s proposed amendment. The previous question is a rarely used tool where a majority of Senators can end a filibuster. Republicans outside of the Freedom Caucus and bill sponsor who have been the most outspoken on initiative petition reform have not broached the possibility of the previous question publicly.
*Lay the bill over and end session for the year. Now that the budget is passed the General Assembly is not required to take up any more bills and can adjourn.
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2024.05.14 14:21 greatEventbooking Cranbury NJ Venues: Unveiling Premier Event Spaces for Memorable Occasions

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2024.05.14 14:15 Roombya LEE is recruiting! 510M+ GP Guild - SpeederBike 424M box - RotE 36 ⭐️, 35 Reva Shards, Zeffo, 2300 GET2 SM - 90%+ TW win. Daily participation in guild events and Discord required. Be part of the Eternal Empire and our great Discord community!

Legion of the Eternal Empire (LEE) - 510M+ GP - 18:30 PST / 21:30 EST / 02:30 GMT Guild Reset - We Use HotUtils/HotBot for tracking tickets, guild event participation, and reminders. - We have dedicated Discord channels for TB, TW, SBR, and Bots for members to use.
REQUIREMENTS: - 9.0M+ GP - 5 GLs - Good Mods/Mod Score. - 2 of Executor, Profundity and Leviathan - 7M+ raid score - 4 TW omicron - 600 Tickets Daily minimum (prefer 600) - Active Discord Use (mandatory for guild events) - Synced and Public swgoh.gg account - Active Daily in ALL Guild Events - Willing to work to achieve conquest box 4 - Guided Farming if you fall behind guild objectives
Territory Battles/Territory Wars: - RotE: 36 ⭐️, 38 Reva Shards , 2300 GET2 - We are on Zeffo - We UseEchoBot for Platoon Assignments. - TW: 90%+ Win Record. Adaptive strategy depending on our opponent and team readiness.
RAIDS: - We are doing the Speeder Bike raid and are getting 440M+ score
HOW TO JOIN US: - Please come to our Discord server and an officer will help you! We want EVERYONE to succeed and are constantly looking to improve on what we are doing to help all within our collective of 7 independently run guilds. We are an established guild with active players who are looking for like-minded, common-sense individuals to join us for the growth and benefit of all! - DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/S4j4ceuYDH - SWGOH GG: https://swgoh.gg/g/nZu5aA50TVusQFfMqjYNEA/
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2024.05.14 14:11 Mobile_Permit Ivan Pashov - The Solar Boss Academy (Download)

Ivan Pashov - The Solar Boss Academy (Download)
Ivan Pashov - The Solar Boss Academy

Ivan Pashov - The Solar Boss Academy Reviews: Is it worth it?

Hey there, solar enthusiasts! 🌞 Ever thought about running a remote solar business and not sure where to start? Well, you’re in luck. Today, we’re diving into Ivan Pashov – The Solar Boss AcademyHey there, solar enthusiasts! 🌞 Ever thought about running a remote solar business and not sure where to start? Well, you’re in luck. Today, we’re diving into Iv*an Pashov – The Solar Boss Academy. *This course promises to turn you into a Solar Boss, equipped with all the skills and knowledge you need. Let’s break it down module by module and see what’s in store for you!

Module 1: Mindset – The Foundation of Your Solar Business

Starting with the basics, Module 1 focuses on mindset. Ivan Pashov takes you through the fundamentals of running a remote solar business. This is where you’ll tackle any misconceptions you might have about the solar industry. With Ivan’s personal experience from working with hundreds of solar businesses, you’re getting some seriously valuable insights here. It’s all about laying a strong foundation for your future success.

Module 2: Setting Up for Success

Next up, Module 2 is all about getting your business set up the right way. This involves finding the best solar installers (EPCs) and negotiating your “Redline” for maximum profitability. Ivan Pashov really emphasizes the importance of setting your business up for success from the get-go. This module ensures you’re on the right path and ready to thrive.

Module 3: Becoming a Solar Expert

Think becoming a solar expert takes years? Think again. Module 3 of Ivan Pashov – The Solar Boss Academy packs in a ton of industry knowledge into a few short days. You’ll learn everything you need to know to become an expert in no time. This module is a game-changer for anyone looking to fast-track their expertise.

Module 4: Mastering Solar Phone Selling

Module 4 introduces what Ivan calls the Million Dollar skill – solar phone selling. If you want to be location independent and sell in high-demand areas, this is your ticket. You’ll learn the art of selling solar over the phone, maintaining incredible profit margins, and truly becoming a Solar Boss.

Module 5: Solar Marketing 101

Marketing is the lifeblood of any business, and Module 5 covers it all. From generating leads to building high-converting solar funnels, you’ll get the full rundown. Ivan leaves no stone unturned, ensuring you can run ad campaigns that produce quality leads at the lowest possible cost. This module is pure gold for anyone serious about marketing their solar business.

Module 6: Hiring “A” Player Solar Reps

Building a top-notch team is crucial, and Module 6 shows you how to do just that. You’ll learn how to seek out, interview, and hire “A” players for your remote solar business. With the right team in place, your business is set to soar. Ivan Pashov provides the exact methods you need to build your dream team.

Module 7: Building a Strong Culture

Last but not least, Module 7 focuses on culture. A strong team culture not only keeps your team members happy but also drives them to work towards your business vision. This module teaches you how to build a culture that people love being part of and never want to leave.

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But wait, there’s more! When you join Ivan Pashov – The Solar Boss Academy, you get some amazing bonuses. From a done-for-you CRM setup with Go High Level to automated email and SMS sequences, it’s all covered. You’ll also get appointment setting scripts, sales call scripts, and live call recordings to fine-tune your pitch. Plus, weekly live Q&A calls with dedicated coaches ensure you’re never left hanging.

Wrapping Up

So, there you have it! Ivan Pashov – The Solar Boss Academy is packed with everything you need to build and run a successful remote solar business. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your business to the next level, this course has you covered. Ready to become a Solar Boss? Let’s go!
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2024.05.14 14:01 Zappingsbrew A post talking about 400 words

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2024.05.14 14:00 KappaOfficer ETERNAL KAPPAS!!! 480M+ Guild Friendly and Helpful Guild - Looking for New Members - RotE 32⭐️ 29+ Reva Shard (34 Reva Ready) Active & Social Members - See Comments for More Information

Σternal Kappa
GUILD INFO:
https://swgoh.gg/g/SfnB9bQET4ufnBRZwbJkpQ/
Relaxed group of active and social members! Looking for positive vibes as we continue to grow!
The Eternal Empire is a family of 7 independently run guilds and home to 400 players. We support all level of players from beginners to experienced, end-game all-heroic competitors. Guild GPs range from 325M - 550M+. All active & dedicated players are welcome! We understand that life happens & take that into consideration. We share one Discord server where we have the tools, bots, resources & seasoned advice to help guide you as you progress. Our motto is: “We build together, we grow TOGETHER!”.
49/50 Members, 450M+ GP
1:30 UTC / 20:30 EST / 17:30 PST Guild Reset
REQUIREMENTS:
TB:
32 ⭐️ Rise of the Empire TB & 29+ Reva Shard (34 Reva Ready)
We Use EchoBot for Platoon Assignments
TW:
7-3 Record in last 10 matches We have a dedicated Discord channel for TW Adaptive strategy depending on our opponent & team readiness
RAIDS: Endor Speeder Bike Event (208M Crate)
Discord: https://discord.gg/RrKJyy42cD
JOIN THE ETERNAL EMPIRE!!!
HOW TO JOIN US: Please come to our Discord server & an Officer will help you! We want EVERYONE to succeed & are constantly looking to improve on what we're doing to help all within our collective of :eight: independently run guilds. We are an established guild with active players who are looking for like-minded, common-sense individuals to join us for the growth & benefit of all!
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2024.05.14 14:00 KappaOfficer ETERNAL KAPPAS!!! 480M+ Guild Friendly and Helpful Guild - Looking for New Members - RotE 32⭐️ 29+ Reva Shard (34 Reva Ready) - Active & Social Members - See Comments for More Information

Σternal Kappa
GUILD INFO:
https://swgoh.gg/g/SfnB9bQET4ufnBRZwbJkpQ/
Relaxed group of active and social members! Looking for positive vibes as we continue to grow!
The Eternal Empire is a family of 7 independently run guilds and home to 400 players. We support all level of players from beginners to experienced, end-game all-heroic competitors. Guild GPs range from 325M - 550M+. All active & dedicated players are welcome! We understand that life happens & take that into consideration. We share one Discord server where we have the tools, bots, resources & seasoned advice to help guide you as you progress. Our motto is: “We build together, we grow TOGETHER!”.
49/50 Members, 480M+ GP
1:30 UTC / 20:30 EST / 17:30 PST Guild Reset
REQUIREMENTS:
TB:
We Use EchoBot for Platoon Assignments
TW:
*7-3 Record in last 10 matches We have a dedicated Discord channel for TW Adaptive strategy depending on our opponent & team readiness
RAIDS: Endor Speeder Bike Raid (208M Crate)
Discord: https://discord.gg/RrKJyy42cD
JOIN THE ETERNAL EMPIRE!!!
HOW TO JOIN US: Please come to our Discord server & an Officer will help you! We want EVERYONE to succeed & are constantly looking to improve on what we're doing to help all within our collective of :eight: independently run guilds. We are an established guild with active players who are looking for like-minded, common-sense individuals to join us for the growth & benefit of all!
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2024.05.14 14:00 Roombya LEE is recruiting! 510M+ GP Guild - SpeederBike 424M box - RotE 36 ⭐️, 38 Reva Shards, ZEffo, 2300 GET2 from SM - 90%+ TW win. Daily participation in guild events and Discord required. Be part of the Eternal Empire and our great Discord community!

Legion of the Eternal Empire (LEE) - 510M+ GP - 18:30 PST / 21:30 EST / 02:30 GMT Guild Reset - We Use HotUtils/HotBot for tracking tickets, guild event participation, and reminders. - We have dedicated Discord channels for TB, TW, SBR, and Bots for members to use.
REQUIREMENTS: - 9.0M+ GP - 5 GLs - Good Mods/Mod Score. - 2 of Executor, Profundity and Leviathan - 7M+ raid score - 4 TW omicron - 600 Tickets Daily minimum (prefer 600) - Active Discord Use (mandatory for guild events) - Synced and Public swgoh.gg account - Active Daily in ALL Guild Events - Willing to work to achieve conquest box 4 - Guided Farming if you fall behind guild objectives
Territory Battles/Territory Wars: - RotE: 36 ⭐️, 38 Reva Shards , 2300 GET2 - We are on Zeffo - We UseEchoBot for Platoon Assignments. - TW: 90%+ Win Record. Adaptive strategy depending on our opponent and team readiness.
RAIDS: - We are doing the Speeder Bike raid and are getting 440M+ score
HOW TO JOIN US: - Please come to our Discord server and an officer will help you! We want EVERYONE to succeed and are constantly looking to improve on what we are doing to help all within our collective of 7 independently run guilds. We are an established guild with active players who are looking for like-minded, common-sense individuals to join us for the growth and benefit of all! - DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/S4j4ceuYDH - SWGOH GG: https://swgoh.gg/g/nZu5aA50TVusQFfMqjYNEA/
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2024.05.14 12:40 Specialist_Bake6514 Vapiano P3: Italian Food Made in Germany

Vapiano P3: Italian Food Made in Germany
The kitchen is on fire. Welcome to the final part of the Vapiano story where the tables are turning. In the first two episodes we followed Mark Korzilius' journey from setbacks to founding Vapiano, a groundbreaking restaurant concept, highlighting its fresh ingredients, dynamic atmosphere, and data-driven operations that drove rapid success. While achieving initial profitability and garnering attention from industry giants like McDonald's, Vapiano's global expansion has led to stellar revenue growth. However, it has also resulted in the emergence of numerous side projects (or distractions), operational challenges, increased costs, significant investments, and a notable accumulation of debt. This underscores the prioritization of top-line growth over profitable growth. We will continue on this thread and see how the story ends, but I would encourage you to read part one and two for better context. Vapiano P1: Italian Food Made in Germany (substack.com). Let's dig in.
Before Going Public
We are now in 2015 and the year is a disaster for Vapiano's PR department. Employee time stamps are being manipulated, endless overtime for employees and high turnover in managerial roles are reported; mice in the kitchen and even rotten food allegedly found.
The company is confronted with allegations of exceeding working hours among trainees in an article published by Welt am Sonntag, while the same outlet accuses Vapiano of manipulating punch times. The auditing firm PwC is commissioned to investigate the allegations and finds that there is no systematic approach but rather misconduct by individual employees, a mistake that’s being corrected. Internal however, investigations into stamp times are carried out regularly now and beyond its obvious reputational impact, this sucks up valuable management time and attention.
In the summer of 2015 CEO, co-founder and investor Gregor Gerlach, who has been running the group since 2011 is stepping down and Jochen Halfmann is taking over. A new Vapiano People Program with an App is being developed with the aim to better interact with customers that will incorporate innovate features such as mobile pay. The German website sees a launch of new magazine to further promote the brand and there is now a full inhouse blogger and Instagram team being installed. In October the company buys seven restaurants from original co-founder, former co-investor and ex-president previously responsible for internation expansion Kent Hahne (2x Bonn, 3x Cologne, 1x Koblenz and one in Cologne that’s under construction). This package of Vapiano restaurants is very successful and generates net sales of more than 20 million euros in 2014. Hahne opened his first Vapiano restaurant in Cologne in August 2006 and in 2015 with his company apeiron AG, Hahne operates six L'Osteria franchise restaurants, a direct Vapiano competitor, and two self-owned restaurants GinYuu.
Then in November of 2015, the next public relations bomb goes off with allegations regarding the company's quality standards. The company immediately investigates the issue through internal and external specialists but finds no evidence of any quality issues. Nevertheless, knowing that the group is now being closely watched, the company’s already in place hygiene standards are being reinforced. Additional audits and inspections are performed nationally. Further, all Vapianos worldwide are being audited twice by the partners SGS Institut Fresenius and SAI Global. Auditing software is purchased to simplify the implementation of the audits and the resulting measures. Apart from the external examinations, there is a food sampling plan in place being performed continuously. Again, all of this sucks up costs, management time and attention. With all these tumultuous developments the company’s growth engine is undeterred. Revenue grows by a whopping 50 million euros to 202 million euros, an increase of 33%. Impressive. While average spent per customer increases in all countries, the number of customers per day in Germany decreases by 3.3% partially due to the negative press towards the end of the year. Five own, four JV and 19 new franchise restaurants are added that year to the group, the total number of own managed restaurants grows to 51, there are 31 JVs and 84 franchises which bringing the total to 166 Vapiano restaurants. Global restaurant sales are now above 400 million euros.
But while revenue grows by an astronomical 50 million euros, operating profits, alarmingly, shrink again. Gross margins are staying perfectly healthy above 75% but operating costs keep growing disproportionately fast. The Company’s outstanding debt jumps by almost 30 million, close to 85 million euros by the end of the year. With operating profits at 9.5 million euros, alarm bells should be going off right now.
In Q4 of 2015, new CEO Jochen Halfmann introduces Strategy 2020. The new strategy includes five essential points. One, profitable growth in the newly defined core markets of Germany and Austria as well as in the UK, Netherlands, France and USA. Two, operational excellence through strict “best practice” management. Three, further development and digitalization of the concept considering guest feedback. Four, greater focus on long-term employee retention and five, building a modern and sustainable IT landscape. Sound’s good on paper but let’s see how things pan out.
Vapiano's investments (capital expenditures) that year are primarily directed towards new restaurant openings, renovations of existing establishments, and share acquisitions in other Vapiano restaurants from franchisees or JV partners. A significant portion of funds is allocated to the digitalization of the guest experience, including the development of a new app scheduled for market release in 2016 and the implementation of a time recording system across all group restaurants. The world's first standalone Vapiano restaurant with a delivery service that year is built in Fürth, Germany. The company keeps expanding its presence in both inner-city locations and international markets, such as Shanghai, China.
To finance all of this, the group has its own operating cash flow which comes in at 18 million while capital expenditures are 26 million euros plus 14 million for acquisitions. The funding gab is filled with 26 million euros of new debt and a seven-million-euro equity raise. At that end of the year and after the equity raise Gregor Gerlach (through his AP Leipzig GmbH & Co. KG entity) holds 30.1%, Hans-Joachim and Gisa Sander through their Exchange Bio GmbH hold 25.5% and the Tchibo heirs, Herz through their Mayfair Beteiligungsfonds II GmbH & Co. KG hold 44,4%.
But for the first time the restaurant’s concept that was so successful to date is being questioned. Some customers are starting to mislike the operational flow of the concept itself. If you want pasta, you must queue for pasta. If you want pizza you stand in a different queue. A small side salad, yet another queue. "You spend more time carrying trays than an actress in Berlin-Mitte. The audience in the pasta limbo can only consist of people who have worked for an insurance company for a long time and, like Stockholm syndrome, they can no longer get away from the industrial canteen feeling," writes TV host Beisenherz provocatively. While overly harsh in his assessment he's not entirely wrong judging by customers venting their frustrations in forums and social media channels. It isn’t uncommon for those who ordered pizza to have already finished eating while there is little movement in the pasta queue. Long term that doesn't go down well, QSRs competitors like L’Osteria are handling this process differently, with much success.
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Tipping Point

Where are now in the year 2016 and things start to deteriorate visibility. Perhaps not for the leman’s eye but any business minded observer can see that there are problems under the hood. Yes, revenue grows yet another whopping 50 million to almost 250 million euros but half of that growth, comes from acquisitions of restaurants that the group didn’t already own 100%, which is now being fully consolidated within the group’s accounts. Here is a concrete example. In the past, Vapiano SE, the group’s top holding company held an indirect 50% stake in a French subgroup via the subsidiary VAP Restaurants SA, based in Luxembourg, and included this as an associated company in the Vapiano SE consolidated financial statements using the equity method. Due to the acquisition of additional shares in September of 2016, Vapiano SE's indirect share in the French subgroup increased to 75%. This means that Vapiano SE takes control of the French subgroup, which is therefore included in the group’s financial statements as part of the full consolidation. The revenue from the acquired subsidiary now recorded in the consolidated income statement amounts to 12.8 million euros. While that’s great for the top line, the loss of the fully consolidated entity equates to 0.2 million euros. Yes, you are buying revenue, but there are losses attached to them, not profits. A similar case is the Swedish entity that runs eight restaurants with revenue of 11.5 million euros but has losses of 235 thousand euros. So much for Strategy 2020 and “profitable” growth.
That year the group’s operating profits are absolutely tanking, halving to 3.5 million euros. Operating profits are now a mere 1,4% of revenue. Remember original founder Mark Korzilius who talked about operating margins of 25% to 28% at the restaurant level? Yes, there are overhead costs for the organization that sits above the chain of restaurants, but operating margins that low indicates a course correction is needed. What’s telling is that in the annual report, in the management discussion section, the company starts talking about EBITDA as a proxy measure of profitability, rather than operating profit or net income. This wasn’t the case in the years before. Is this window dressing for an upcoming IPO? EBITDA is short for earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization. How can you measure profitability of a restaurant chain that absolutely and unequivocally needs capital investment to maintain its restaurant operations, the very source of cash generation, by simply excluding this maintenance charge (depreciation in the income statement)? Vapiano’s own annual report talks about the fact that existing restaurants must be rejuvenated from time to time and that new interior designs have to be implemented every few years. These things wear and tear, they go out of style, kitchen equipment breaks and needs replacement. This business absolutely needs maintenance capital expenditure, why anyone talks of profits before these maintenance costs is beyond me. Fun fact: in the previous annual report EBITDA is mentioned seven times, mostly around restaurant acquisitions and financing, not however as a profit indication for the group. In the new annual report, EBITDA is mentioned 28 times. Maybe it’s just me but belated Charlie Munger liked to call EBITDA: bullsh*t earnings. When in doubt I stick with Charlie. Interestingly, EBITDA for Vapiano keeps growing while operating and net profits keep falling.
Operating cashflow for the group that year is about 21 million euros, but capital expenditure is 30 million and acquisitions for subsidiaries another 20 million. To finance these expenditures another 28 million euros of debt and 16 million of equity is raised. Net debt rises above 130 million euro. The operating cashflow of the group before any capital expenditures is 21 million euros. I am not sure free cash flow would be significantly positive after maintenance capex is paid out; it’s not broken out so we can’t be sure. Granted, I am not on the ground during this time, and I am not in the board room, I am simply reading what’s in front of me, but to me this is starting to look like a distressed situation. Regardless, the following year the company goes public.

IPO

Where are now in the year 2017 and its Vapiano’s first year as public company. The company’s annual report reads the following “Sales revenue, like-for-like growth (LfL) and the earnings figures EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA are used as the most important financial performance indicators for controlling operational business activities.” The very same report however also says: “The majority of the group's investments regularly go towards opening new restaurant locations and modernizing existing restaurants. The latter are differentiated into regular replacement investments that occur during ongoing operations (Maintenance CAPEX) and fundamental investments in the renovation of a restaurant (Remodeling CAPEX). On average, a restaurant remodeling takes place nine years after opening.” It says it right there in their own report; every nine years a remodeling is taking place. Remodeling and updating is not cost free, so why exclude depreciation charges which reflect capital expenditures? I understand that perhaps you would want to strip out one-off opening costs, that’s fine and fair, but don’t go overboard.
The number of restaurants increases by 26 (previous year: 13) to a total of 205. The increase consists of 27 new openings and one closure. Group revenue grows to an astonishing 325 million euros but here comes the shocker, operating profits turn negative to 25 million. Fine, strip out foreign exchange losses of 3 million, IPO costs of 5.8 million and new opening costs of 6.1 million and you still have 10 million euros of operational losses. All the while the debt load of almost 130 million hasn’t materially changed, so those operating losses are before a six-million-euro interest payment. 184 million euros are raised through the IPO of which 85 million go to the company. This money is earmarked for further expansion as the group has ambitions to almost double the footprint to 330 restaurants by the end of 2020. The company is currently not profitable on an operating basis, and still wants to expand aggressively? I don’t get it. The remaining 100 million euros of the IPO money raised is distributed to co-founder Gregor Gerlach and Wella heirs Hans-Joachim and Gisa Sander. The family office of the former Tchibo owners Günter and Daniela Herz with a 44% stake, don’t sell a single share. After the IPO, 32% of all the company’s shares are now in free float.
One year later, in 2018, things get even worse. Revenue grows to 371 million, but operating losses mount to 85 million euros, that’s before interest expenses of 9 million. Even the beloved EBITDA figure turns negative, meaning the operating business before any expansionary or even maintenance capital expenditures is loss making. All regions are experiencing significant deterioration in their earnings profiles. Like for like sales are down 1% across the board. That’s revenue, not profitability. The question naturally arises: is the Group approaching its natural saturation point here or this operational by nature? The operating cash flow is now 9 million while financing cost are close to 7 million. That leaves 2 million for maintenance capital for 74 own restaurants and 76 joint ventures ones. Describing this as financially tight, would be an understatement.
Things are not looking good at this point. Yet the company still grows restaurants by 26 new sites. 64 million euros are spent on acquisitions, new openings, and maintenance costs, financed through a 20 million-euro equity raise and 72 million of new debt. The Company now has net debt outstanding of over 160 million euros. After the equity raise and by the end of the year 2018, Mayfair owns 47.4%, VAP Leipzig, Gregor Gerlach’s entity owns 18.9% and the Sander couple own 15.5% of the company. Yes, the Sanders and Gerlach may have taken 100 million euros off the table, but they still have substantial skin in the game. Plus, Mayfair hasn’t sold a single share and instead injects more money into the company through the equity round. The stock has now fallen from its IPO price of 23 euros per share to under 6 euros by the end of 2018. Something must be done here. And indeed, there is pivot in strategy and a hard push for change. At last, the management team abandons its aggressive growth plan and curtails new openings significantly. Additionally, the team wants to run a thorough analysis of weak locations to then either discontinue or sell sites. In Europe, the operating focus will be put on corporate restaurants and joint ventures in major cities to ensure the ideal size and location to match the respective demographic target group. Outside of Europe, the franchising business is being expanded and at the same time a consolidation of the existing corporate and joint venture markets is being sought. All future investments will be reviewed to achieve higher rates of returns on new openings. Investments are also being made in the renovation of older restaurants. The goal in the future is to also open smaller formats, like Mini-Vapianos (less than 400 square meters) or Freestander at prominent transportation hubs outside city centers (currently in Fürth and Toulouse) to cater to individual location requirements, and to enter new partnerships. I am not sure why management hasn’t stopped all expansion altogether, bringing the ship in order first, getting profitable, clean up, all hands-on deck before considering any further expansions whatsoever. But again, it’s easy to comment from the sidelines; maybe they saw white spaces that would be covered by competing concepts if they weren’t moving fast and aggressively enough. Although pushing internationally means competing with local players such as Jamie's Italian, Prezzo, Pizza Express, Wagamama, Nando's and many more which brings in its own dynamic.
Management also aims to enhance guest satisfaction. This involves refining operational processes, reorganizing the support center, and refocusing on the core offering: providing fresh and high-quality Italian food at affordable prices for a broad audience. The group also aims to reduce waiting times, especially during lunch, while also improving the evening atmosphere. There is even what I would call an evolution, away from Vapiano’s original concept, reorientating the customer journey. The ordering flow is being changed, offering guests synchronized preparations of all dishes while eliminating wait times at the cooking stations. The open show kitchen remains, staying true to original mantra of freshness and transparency but now guests can choose their preferred method of ordering through a mobile app, using a digital order point (kiosk), or by personally placing an order with a waiter. Guests can still freely choose their table and are then informed about the complete preparation of their order through a pager or their smartphone. This is a substantial deviation from the original concept, but a needed one. The group is also exploring and implementing the expansion of take-away and home delivery services but only at suitable locations, not universally across new openings. I am not sure why home delivery is even a priority here; it adds operational complexity. It’s better to clean up shop first and get back to the basics before adding new complexities. To be fair management does try to simplify. There are 49 different permanent dishes on the menu and additional 10 seasonal ones. Customers can choose from eleven different types of pasta. There is simply too much choice, and it makes orders complicated. The company announced to slim the menu down to its most popular and typical Vapiano dishes. There’s no need for an Asian salad at an Italian restaurant. "We have to go back to the roots, i.e. classic, honest Italian cuisine" says COO Everke. Regardless, in November of 2018, the supervisory board pulls the plug on CEO Jochen Halfmann and replaces him with Cornelius Everke. Everke himself has just become COO five months ago. Since 2017 he was responsible for international expansion. From 2011 to 2017 that role was filled by Mario Bauer – put a pin in that name, he’ll play a key role in the groups fate later. Then nine months later, in the middle of 2019, Cornelius Everke quits. He essentially concludes that his skillset and experience in the areas of internation expansion is no longer needed in the foreseeable future. To put it differently: Vapiano has moved from a growth story and has become a restructuring case, and other skills are required for that job. In June of 2019 Everke says the following “(we’ve) made a bit of a mistake when it came to foreign expansion”. No sh#t. Vapiano postpones the presentation of the 2018 annual financial statements three times in the spring of 2019, citing negotiations over an urgently needed loan of 30 million euros. It’s not until the end of May that a binding loan commitment comes through from the financing banks and major shareholders.
We are now in August of 2019 and the corona pandemic is just around the corner. Supervisory board chief Vanessa Hall takes over as interim-CEO and things are unravelling. Visitor numbers are declining; originally, it was planned to sell the US business but halfway through the year the buyer cannot come up with the money. But not all restaurants are performing poorly. The group's poor figures contrast starkly as an example with the experiences of the Swiss-German franchisee, who runs six restaurants. The Sodano family in Switzerland pays Vapiano a royalty of 6% of sales for the use of the brand. Enrico Sodano explains in an interview that they operate largely autonomously from the licensor. If an “accident” were to occur, he could immediately replace the Vapiano sign with Sodano, he says. The family concluded the rents and contracts with employees and suppliers independently. The Sodano family have six locations in Bern, Basel and Zurich, around one million guests every year and 350 employees. Things are going well on the ground. The delivery service they’ve built is offering them a second income stream. Expansion into Winterthur, St. Gallen and Lucerne are being planned; small locations with 150 to 250 square meters and an attached delivery service. Originally, Vapiano restaurants used to be huge but for such a large restaurant to be profitable, 800 to 1,000 guests per day are needed. That’s possible in medium-sized cities, but not in smaller towns which is why the Vapiano group now also supports smaller formats. Back to our corporate drama. The 2019 annual report would be the last report the group files. By the end 2019 the outstanding debt of the company is at an astronomical 450 million euros. Revenue has grown by another 7%, produced by four net new openings through two JVs and two franchise restaurants but operating losses come in at 317 million euros. That sound like an absolute shocker at first but depreciation and amortization charges are 345 million, so that operating cash flow is actually positive but unfortunately capital expenditures and interest payments are so large that they are eating up all of the company’s operating cash flow. Then in the beginning of 2020 Corona hits with full force and the world shuts down. As a result of the measures to prevent further spreading of the virus, the group is forced to cease all global business operations (except in Sweden). While all these shutdowns are happening, the group is the middle of negotiating with its lending banks and main shareholders. There are additional financing needs for restructuring measures, even without a pandemic happening in the background. The situation is so dire that the company starts pleading to the German government to roll out the package of financial help more quickly. Unfortunately, it’s to no end. The rapid closure of restaurants and the resulting lack of operating cash inflows in conjunction with the additional financing requirements, lead to the company’s final knockout punch. In April of 2020, the Vapiano group officially files for insolvency proceedings. The end of an era.

New Beginnings

Because of the pandemic, the majority of the group's subsidiaries in Austria, the Netherlands, Denmark, the United States, Sweden, and China also file for insolvency or seek liquidation. The US business never gets sold in the end and is wound down. In the summer of 2020, significant group divestments occur, including the sale of 75% shares in the group's French subsidiaries, shares in franchisor companies, Australian subsidiaries, German subsidiaries, associated companies, self-managed restaurants in Germany, and insolvency-related sales in the Netherlands, Great Britain, and Sweden. The buyer of the Vapiano brand and one of these bundles of Vapiano restaurants is company named Love & Food Restaurant Holding, a consortium led by Mario C. Bauer – a name I told you to remember. Bauer was a former Vapiano board member and led the national and international expansion, opening 200 sites in 33 countries from 2011 to 2017 until he was succeeded by Cornelius Everke. Bauer didn’t feel comfortable with the IPO at the time but clearly has a lot of managerial and entrepreneurial talent.
The buyer consortium is an absolute A-Team comprised of European QSR top league hitters, including the founder of the Pret A Manger chain Sinclair Beecham; Henry McGovern, the founder and Ex-CEO of the giant international restaurant and foodservice operator AmRest; the Van der Valk Family that runs hotels and Vapiano restaurants in the Netherlands, and co-founder and ex-CEO Gregor Gerlach. The acquisition value is 15 million euros and entails 30 Vapiano restaurants in Germany, albeit that’s just the purchase price which comes on top of any capital investment needed to refresh and return the sites to its former glory. Nevertheless, just as a thought experiment, if you can get each site to 2 million euros of revenue and 400,000 euros in operating profit on average, which wouldn’t be an overly aggressively assumption given the company’s history, you’ve got yourself a package that can deliver restaurant-level operating profits of 12 million euros or more. It’s not disclosed how much capex was needed to refresh the operations, just that fact that the overall investment plus purchase price was a middle double-digit million-euro figure. Stil, it probably was a decent purchase. The same consortium buys Vapiano’s French business for 25 million euros just two weeks prior. After the transaction concludes, the master franchise is given to Delf Neumann and his Gastro & Soul GmbH. Neumann is an experienced operator, and he is ambitious to revitalise the brand with new services and products. For example, instead of pizza, the restaurants will be serving pinsa - a flatbread made from sourdough, wheat and rice flour, topped similarly to a pizza. It targets a more health-oriented customer base looking for a less calory heavy option. The menu overall is expanded by including a variety of vegan and vegetarian dishes.
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Today Neumann’s Gastro & Soul GmbH operates 18 Vapianos on its own account and has 29 franchise sites, amongst other brands. By the year 2021, Vapiano operates 191 restaurants in 34 countries. This is around 50 fewer sites than before the bankruptcy. The number of branches is particularly thinned out in Germany – from 80 to 55. Nevertheless, Vapiano's home country remains by far the largest market, followed by France with 35 restaurants and Austria with 15 locations. “We have shrunk ourselves to health,” says Bauer in the aftermath and there is no further shrinking planned. Quite the opposite, the smell of expansion is in the air again – pun intended. Not as aggressively as before and with a new menu and ordering process.
Overall, the team around Bauer is filled with industry experts with knowledge and networks gained over decades who have a great track record, a long-term view, and the staying power to let Vapiano breath and finds its way back to success. The pressure of being a public company with all the associated quarterly, half-year and yearly disincentives have been removed. The menu is changed and extended with new types of pasta and sauces with significantly more vegetarian and vegan dishes available. Guests can order with restaurant staff, at terminals or on their phones and there are barcodes attached to the tables identify the respective seat. The food is brought to your table, all at the same time if you are in a group, no more annoyances with waiting in line. There is a plan for smaller, 350 square meter locations, with half the number of guests and significantly fewer staff and less set-up costs required to make the economics work. Locations that capitalize on remote work and increased demand for local lunch options, higher population density with shorter delivery routes and therefore cost-effective in house delivery services are targeted. And Bauer is testing the concept of ghost kitchens, which operate without a dining room or service staff, focusing solely on preparing food for delivery services, which for obvious reasons have a very different operational set up and footprint. Original founder Mark Korzilius however is not entirely convinced. He is not a fan of the pinsa for instance and he considers Vapiano's pizza as its cash cow, flagship product and believes that the core Vapiano proposition of Pizza, Pasta, Bar that has given the company its original success is being diluted. He instead admires the competitor L'Osteria, saying they’ve done a better job by focusing on Italian classics, especially the impressively large pizzas that sticks out beyond the plate is leaving every customer in awe. The guys who run L’Osteria are the same guys who have built Vapiano with him in the first place. Bauer on the other hand, like a true business leader, remains undeterred, stating that he is frequently asked whether Vapiano's restart was bold or foolish. He believes in entrepreneurship, franchising, in his experienced fellow partners and importantly the Vapiano concept. By the year 2024 you can find over 140 Vapiano branded restaurant in 27 countries across the globe, including locations far away from its birthplace like Australia, USA, Columbia, Chile, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia. And why not? Italian food is, and will remain to be, incredibly popular. Vapiano offers fresh and tasty food at affordable prices in a good atmosphere. This combination of attributes should attract a lot of customers. It certainly has in the past.
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2024.05.14 11:28 CULI_ How do I connect my remote to my dvd player on this 90’s tv?

This is for a live show project but Is this even possible? I want my burned dvd to be controlled by a remote control. So I can press 3 and it plays the third video. But I can’t get a remote to this. The tv came with a remote but ofcourse it doesn’t control the dvd player. I bought some cheap once from a thriftshop, but have no way of connecting them. Any ideas?
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2024.05.14 11:11 pukesonyourshoes A Wizard A True Star- Live DVD - question

Can anyone who has the DVD please check and tell me if it's region-free? Just learned of the existence of the DVD and would probably buy one if I can play it here in Australia on my non-modded Blu-Ray player.
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2024.05.14 10:32 khaosworks Why is there no more horonium? Blame the Nausicaans and the Temporal War

In SNW: “Those Old Scientists”, the following facts are established:
The name horonium, as I pointed out in my annotations, comes from the Greek hōra - the root word for horology, the art of constructing watches or clocks. This cannot be a mere coincidence. We can reasonably surmise, therefore, that whoever coined the name for it was aware of its uses in relation to temporal technology.
So the following questions raise themselves:
So here’s what I think: the Nausicaans didn’t build the time portal thousands of years ago. That being said, they did discover it at that time and figured out its nature - that’s why there’s a label on it saying “This is a time portal”.
If the Nausicaans had really built it, then why bother labelling it like that and with nothing else? It’s not as if they were leaving instructions, or wanting to share with other species. As we’ve seen, most Nausicaans don’t rise above the level of thuggery and as a species they seem just a step up from Pakleds in the bright bulb department. And for a species like that, a simple label is par for the course, comparable to the Pakleds naming their capital city Big Strong City.
I think that the Nausicaans of thousands of years past used the portal to jump ahead, perhaps to try and raid futuristic technology to advance their civilization. Maybe they succeeded, or were even more advanced originally. But in doing so, they attracted the attention of the factions fighting the Temporal War.
As a consequence, whatever advances the Nausicaans made using the portal got temporally reversed or even regressed, until they became the stereotypical galactic thugs they are known as today, only capable of leaving a single, simple note as a reminder or a warning: “This is a time portal”.
Another reason I suggest that the Nausicaans didn’t built the portal is because of its continued existence - if they were advanced enough to to build it but were regressed, then the portal would likely cease to exist. Which means its existence is independent of whatever happens to the Nausicaans.
Additionally, because of the Nausicaans, the existence of an ore that could power time portals came to the attention of other players in the war.
But horonium is not just a fuel source - its use in the hulls of NX-class vessels shows that it was part of the ship’s outer structure as well as being used in components like whatever that gas-cylinder like thing was that Spock pulled out of the floor of the Enterprise. But why use a metal that has temporal properties? Could it be that it was used as some kind of protective armor against temporal attacks, against enemies that could change the timeline?
The NX-01 was using polarized hull plating before shields were commonplace, so it’s not a stretch to say that horonium could be used as temporal shielding like Voyager in VOY: “Year of Hell”. And horonium shielding was used in the NX-classes - on the hull and on key components - because that was the first era when Earth got caught up in the Temporal Wars.
But wait, you say - when the NX-01 was built they didn’t know about the Temporal Cold War, and didn’t the Temporal War end at the start of ENT Season 4 with “Storm Front”? Good point. What Boimler says is this:
BOIMLER: You know, Starfleet used horonium in the original NX class. It's lightweight, it's durable, and it's just the right shade of gray.
What he doesn’t say is when Starfleet used it in the original NX-class. And he says NX-Class, not specifically the NX-01, and not specifically in construction from the keel up. You can see where I’m going with this.
I suggest that honorium was not incorporated into the NX-classes until after the events of ENT’s third or fourth season, and into the newer ships from Columbia as upgrades to shield plating and key components. Between 2155 (ENT: “Terra Prime”) and 2161 (ENT: “These are the Voyages”) there are a good 5-6 years during which we know very little of what Enterprise and her crew did - short of taking from the beta canon novels. For all we know, horonium came to the attention of Starfleet only late in 2155 or in 2156 and then used as a shield upgrade. Also, “just the right shade of gray” only makes sense if you’re color-matching to something that’s already there, which suggests it’s after initial construction.
While we saw the end of the Temporal War in ENT: “Storm Front”, given the nature of time travel, what does that really mean for a war that by definition can happen asynchronously? It may not preclude skirmishes that take place in the Federation’s relative future, but in the relative past before “Storm Front” when it comes to the Na’Khul or other factions. We know that the Federation was embroiled in the Temporal War as far ahead as the 31st Century. And if attacks happened in the 22nd Century, those attacks would need to be defended against. If there were no more stocks of horonium in that future, maybe they needed to mine it in the past - which would end up depleting those stocks in a neat little loop.
To sum up, why did horonium run out? There are a few possibilities. One is that there wasn’t that much to begin with and all were used up in the NX-classes or other Federation ships that fought in the Temporal War. Another is that the Nausicaans just frittered away whatever horonium was left on Krulmuth-B in their temporal raids and just stopped because they ran out. Or it could be that the wars targeted sources of horonium so participants couldn’t use its shielding properties. Or it could be a combination of all these things.
So to TL;DR: Why doesn’t horonium exist anymore? Because the Nausicaans used it, the temporal powers noticed it and then it was either all used up in ship construction or destroyed as a strategic resource.
Damn it, Nausicaans!
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2024.05.14 10:10 Diotoiren [MODPOST] [CRISIS] Witch Fall / / Rest Now

Witch Fall / / Rest Now

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January 8th, 2072.
The Midnight Court - Wewelsburg, Álfheimr
"I had no expectation of being crowned." Princess Kyōko looked towards the crowd of Alfr nobility which had amassed itself in the great hall of the Midnight Court. Excluding the Princess, who stood just in front of the Night King's Throne, the nobility made up of nearly all conquered people remained quiet as the Princess continued to speak - the shock of recent events emanating throughout the room. "And yet death of my uncle...has come as a shock."
The court was somber, the lights dim - only a few skylights pointed towards the Princess whose Golden crown had only just been placed on her head by the same woman who had coronated her Uncle all those years ago. The flags which had once flown as a symbol of the Aesir, now remained furled, awaiting to be revealed as the once Japanese Princess, continued to speak.
"In the years since my Uncle's coronation, our Aesir, has led you all to the well of prosperity, happiness, and security. Under his auspices rule, under the Night King's watchful gaze, you people...you all...have been so very lucky. So very lucky to have survived this long." Gasps from the crowd where audible as members of the Valkyrie of the 1st Sturmtruppen marched into the Great Hall, those members of the Elite Imperial Guard whose loyalty lay only with the Aesir. "Under the former Aesir, you have been...blinded by a shroud of darkness from true enlightenment. The failures of this Imperial Might, whose forces once so easily marched West across France and conquered Western Europe, come from your blind faith in my Uncle. You have been bested in a Gothic War which saw the needless deaths of so many of the Aesir's Chosen. And yet you cry out for more conflict?"
The new Aesir could see the daggers as she looked out at the crowd, as her words struck the very heart of the Alfheim's Imperial Center. From the corner of her eye, she could barely make out one figure leaving the Hall, shooting an icy yet aware glance towards the Throne, however, now was no time to stop, she had a mission here.
"At every step, your former ruler...has ensured that the entire weight of the world would come crashing down on his Empire. Even now, you face a rebellion in Italy, and the possibility of war in the outer colonies of Svartálfar and Mexico. And if not for the idleness of the great Goliath of Eastern Europe your very homeland would have most assuredly been lost by now."
By now, only the Æsir's Chosen had remained without reaction. The nobility long in uproar, confusion, and fear as the former second-rate Princess from Japan gave lecture on the future of the Empire.
"You all...I...have never seen throughout history, an Empire so reviled that even my own Father's machinations have gone unheeded by the world." The newly crowned Aesir cared little for choosing her words, knowing that ultimately, they'd have to all bend the knee either way. "Your world has failed, and I am here to save you."
The murmuring of the crowd would have become overwhelming if it was not for the clerics who raised and slammed the ends of their banners on the ground, unfurling the new flag of the Imperial Álfheimr while sending the crowds into a fervor of chanting.
“Long live Æsir!”
“Long live Æsir!”
“Long live Æsir!”
As the Midnight Sun rose over the old world, those nobility knew a new era had begun.
Mombasa, The Union of African Socialist Republics 
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"The Malagasy Terror returns to South Africa, Mexico falls into the grips of Japanese Empire"

Bandung Daily Issued January 31st, 2072 - 12:00 Mombasa, The Union of African Socialist Republics
MOMBASA - As the world continues to feel the shockwaves from the death of former imperialist dictator Dederick Lohengrin, it has been confirmed that the Malagasy Terror otherwise known as Japanese Rear Admiral Sentaro Omori has been confirmed as the new Imperial Governor of Marley. According to reports from the Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs Kamisato Ayaka, the handover of South Africa represents the 16th Imperial Administrative Zone of the ever growing Japanese Empire. Likewise, according to reports coming out of the JIIA - Rear Admiral Takagi Daisuke has been named Imperial Governor of Azteca (known globally as Mexico), as the newest and 17th Imperial Colony. The news has forced the resurfacing of existing fears within the UASR, and by extension broader Bandung Pact as to ongoing colonialism by the Japanese Empire which has despite its claim to "isolation", come to control vast swathes of the globe.
The annexation of South Africa, or rather, the repeated annexation of South Africa by Japan showcases the ongoing Imperial ambitions of a Japan which has frequently been known to break the conventions on human rights with its rumors of prison camps and genocide. Now following the death of the former Aesir of Alfheim who himself was a scourge on the continent of Africa, Japan has only further pushed the boundaries of its Imperial borders, using the second born Princess Kyōko as a way of wrestling control over the once antagonistic German Empire. While the hand-over of the Alfr's two most valued colonies was ostensibly done under the pretense of the possibility of outright war from a Bandung Pact led liberation of either South Africa or Mexico, experts across the Globe have come to other theories.
Specifically, experts within the UASR have begun theorizing that the recent withdrawal of the Alfheim from its Imperial ambitions, is largely, due to the possibility of an ongoing internal conflict between various factions within the Alfheimr Empire - namely, it is believed that there are several dissenting factions attempting to wrestle control out of Japanese hands. While outright war seems unlikely, the possibility of conflict cannot be understated as [Kyrr Von Lohengrin](), the Æsir's Chosen, and Danubian Habsburgs have been seen far more frequently in official affairs - while Alfheimr military assets appear to be on the constant move. While it is believed that much of the Aesir's non-Human population has as dictated by central processing units in both Wewelsburg, Berlin, and Paris been accepting of the new Æsir, more complex androids like the Æsir's Chosen and the vast majority of the religiously indoctrinated human population is rumored to be far less tolerant of both the official explanation of the Æsir's death and of the new ruling Æsir. Ultimately, while most experts believe outright conflict to be unlikely, some like those within the INC (GIGAS), have begun to whisper about the possibility of coming conflict.

For the Republic, Part Five: Born is the Fourth

Rare are the times that Kyrr von Lohengrin, former Imperial Vizikong of North Amerika and Minister of Foreign Affairs had found himself in this office. Its white walls, mirroring those of the exterior, was one of the few buildings permitted to be rebuilt in the wake of the Third Republic's destruction. And yet here he was all the same, the slow ticking of a grandfather clock in the corner the only audible noise that could be heard even with his enhanced hearing. Not even the breathing of the man sitting at the restored Resolute Desk was enough to break Kyrr out of his state of shock. It was only when the man and his hulking frame spoke, that Kyrr's attention drifted back to the present.
"I once sat where you are now." President Armstrong who had once betrayed the Third Republic mused as he stared down the nimble looking Alfr. "I offered your King a Kingdom, and look at him now...laying in dirt.
If not for the desperation of Kyrr's current situation, he would have ordered this so-called President's execution for disrespecting the Aesir.
"And for that matter, look at you, you proud Alfr who once strode in here so high and mighty declaring a new world order. You know? Katherine might have been right...hahaha." Armstrong spat out his tobacco as he leaned back in his chair, resting his legs on the desk. "Your worse than us now, at least we never lost our homes."
The disdain in Armstrong's voice was palpable, as his baritone voice echoed throughout the office. Kyrr could barely hide his own contempt, and disgust at what was nothing more than a sub-human caveman lecturing to one of the Aesir's closest confidants.
"And now, as those Jap fucks stretch their god damn Midnight Sun across Europe...you come to me, Papa Armstrong for help." Armstrong's face broke into a wicked smile; violence, rage, and hatred spewing from his eyes. "Well your in luck, kid. Because you've come to a land where the people are free, there is no slate to wipe because I've already burned the fucking thing to the ground."
"Look, I'm not here for a monologue. We both have things we can off-...."
"Shut the fuck up and sit there, quietly. You came here for whatever I can offer, not the other way around." Armstrong's smile only continued to widen as it reached comedically lengths. "And as I said, your in luck, because I can offer you a place in my new America. People will die, and kill, and you can be one of the killers."
Kyrr continued to stare at the American whose smile literally reached from ear to ear.
"So...whaddya think?"
Warsaw, The Commonwealth 
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"Fall Dämmerung and the Álfheimr Civil War"

CNN (Commonwealth) Issued October 16th, 2072 - 12:00 Warsaw, The Commonwealth
PARIS - As the Black Fleet lay smoldering at the bottom of the Atlantic, the Global Interoperable Guarantee for Allied Support has announced the end of the Álfheimr Civil War which had started in the late Spring of 2072. While the ACW had begun largely due to factional disputes on an internal level within Imperial Álfheimr government following the coronation of the new Æsir, too most experts, it didn't officially begin until the secession of what is now informally known as the "Republic of New Álfheimr". The New Republic which exists in an unrecognized status (by Imperial Japan, the INC, and GIGAS at large), is now formally made up of the "Imperial Dominion of Amerika" which was the former Third American Republic before its conquest by the late Greater Aryan Empire (GAE). The secession of America was allegedly brought about by an alliance between certain Dederick Lohengrin loyalists including Kyrr von Lohengrin, alongside Steven Armstrong the titular "Governor" of the American colony. While the Civil War had originally been fought solely between the Imperial Álfheimr under the recently crowned Æsir Kyōko and Kyrr's New Republic, the follow-up secession of Danubia from the Imperial Álfheimr quickly brought new levels of severity - forcing GIGAS's hand and involvement.
The secession of Danubia under the command of Ferdinand Habsburg, as advised by Gloria von Habsburg led to the creation of "The Grand Imperium of Europa", a new so-called Empire claiming to be the true successors of the Greater Aryan Empire. To even greater surprise however, it would appear that the Danubian secession was supported by the O-5 Council and broader Æsir Chosen including "The Advisor, Commander, and Mother" among others. This was a major blow to Æsir Kyōko's legitimacy, and additionally led to a significant loss of human manpower within the Imperial Álfheimr which coupled with the creation of Kyrr's Republic - undoubtedly forced Álfheimr's call for aide.
These events ultimately led to a "forced peace" between the Imperial Álfheimr which is ostensibly still "independent" from the Empire of Japan, the Republic of New Álfheimr, and Grand Imperium of Europa by GIGAS through the destruction of the feuding Black Fleet in the Atlantic operated by the Republic of New Álfheimr. At the same time however, efforts by the Bandung Pact and Eastern Union to capitalize on these events have largely fallen flat - as crises in Israel, Kaabu, and even Eastern Siberia have led to a new level of unprecedented global tension. Nevertheless, while a tacit "white peace" currently exists between the three "Álfheimr successor states", none are certain that such a peace will hold even under GIGAS oversight.

CLAIM REVEAL: THE POST-ALFHEIM STATES (MAP)

The Grand Imperium of Europa

  • DETAILS
  • Head of State: Ferdinand Habsburg
  • Population: 203,994,000
  • Claim Starting Allotments (IE. Special Starting Scenario)
    • Claimant receives special/secret information at the start of the Campaign
Things to Consider
The Grand Imperium of Europa is unique in its existence as a fortress state among fortress states, nestled in the heart of Central Europe and shielded from the broader "Japanese Alfheim" (Berlin/Paris, etcetera), the Grand Imperium claims not only to be the true successor of the GAE - but has in many ways, the military might to back it up. Having retained much of the human-based military, and significant portions of the non-human army as well, its only lack is in naval capability.
The Grand Imperium like the RNA also has the benefit of having total access to the Alfheim technology base (anything Tion, Eagan, 8th, etcetera posted). At the same time however, while starting at "peace" with the other Alfr successors and neighbors, the Grand Imperium must be careful as overt aggression against Imperial Alfheim may incur Japanese intervention - although, this is not assured by any means. However due to the ACW, it will likely take 1-2 years to rebuild the ability to produce more.
The Grand Imperium of Europa represents a strong, mid-level claim in a precarious yet flexible geopolitical starting position.

The Imperial Protectorate of the Italian Social Republic

  • DETAILS
  • Head of State: Player Choice
    • Other Important Characters (meta control)
    • None - Player freedom available
  • Population: 94,964,006
  • Claim Starting Allotments (IE. Special Starting Scenario)
    • Begins under the protection of the NPC "Imperial Alfheimr"
Things to Consider
The Imperial Protectorate of the Italian Social Republic begins in the unique position of being forgotten in large part by its recent conquerors, and having seen rebuilding investment under the deceased Aesir. The claim ostensibly has multiple factions but players must be cautious as the wrong move to quickly might see the gaze of Imperial Alfheimr or possibly the Grand Imperium of Europa (among other claims) turn towards either putting down a rebellion or imperial conquest.
The Imperial Protectorate of the Italian Social Republic has access to all Alfheim technology, and thanks to the rebuilding investment - has the ability to produce all of it.

The Republic of New Álfheimr

  • DETAILS
  • Head of State: Steven Armstrong
    • Other Important Characters (meta control)
    • Kyrr von Lohengrin (Former Foreign Affairs Minister under Dederick)
    • Ingel Faedryk (Former Reichsfuhrer-SS under Dederick)
    • Svipul von Lohengrin (Former Imperial Spymaster under Dederick)
  • Population: 143,863,000
  • Claim Starting Allotments (IE. Special Starting Scenario)
    • Has access to large portions of in-production Alfheimr military equipment (refer to Tion's posts) - Continental European in-production units largely destroyed unless in NPC territories.
    • Has a secret alliance with certain NPC claims (informed to the player)
Things to Consider
The Republic of New Álfheimr while a democracy, still considers itself the true successor to Dederick von Lohengrin, and has the geographic, military, and economic position to be immediately independent should its cards be played correctly. They are the strongest military of the three main successors, and similarly have a strong geopolitical starting position, alongside a network of secret diplomatic alliances.
The RNA is in a unique position to quickly assert itself as an independent state, having inherited the same technology base as the Grand Imperium - but in greater existing asset quantities. The RNA also has a large portion of the former GAE's "android" soldiers - making for a lethal and incredibly loyal army right out of the gates.

ALFHEIM CLAIMS MILITARY SPLIT

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2024.05.14 09:23 NellaayssBeelllayyyy When I Make A Clone of my Prefab Only The First Instance Behaves As Expected.

Hi Guys
I know the title probably doesn't explain stuff too well.
if anyone could help I'd be eternally grateful.
I'm currently making a hack and slash game, I've got to a point of doing the combat. Everything works with the one enemy but the moment I try to do it on an instatiated clone of my prefab the 'clone' acts as though it's code has already been updated. For example.
I hit my first enemy > it dies
I hit the second enemy (clone) and none of my old logic applies to it.
I guess I am trying to find a way that makes it so every instance of a prefab behaviours in exactly the same way even if other gameobjects from the same prefab have been altered.
I understand basic amounts of how prefabs work but from my knowledge, each clone so run off a clone of each component, including the scripts attached to it?
I believe some of the issue comes from the way I edit the GameObjects my code is attached to.
Here is how I reference the prefabs.
My way of calling methods in my player script ( i.e. when I hit the enemy) - My enemy script is called "EnemyMovement"
 void Update() { EnemyHitAndDeath = GameObject.FindObjectOfType(); 
Then this is called via my collider trigger
private void OnTriggerEnter2D(Collider2D other) { if (isAttacking && !playerInAirAttackingEnemy && other.CompareTag("Enemy")) { EnemyHitAndDeath.PlayerHitEnemy(); SwordHitEffects.PlaySwordHitAnimations(gameObject); Debug.Log("Attack1"); 
Which then triggers this inside my enemy
public void PlayerHitEnemy() { myAnimController.SetBool("IsHit", true); IHaveBeenHit = true; if (!originalvelocityStored) { originalVelocity = rb2D.velocity; originalvelocityStored = true; } rb2D.velocity = originalVelocity; if (!StopAddingAcceleration) { if(transform.position.x > playerPos) { rb2D.AddForce(new Vector2(1f,0) * knockBackForce); StopAddingAcceleration = true; // This works!! // //rb2D.AddForce(new Vector2 (0, VerticalHit), ForceMode2D.Impulse); } else { rb2D.AddForce(new Vector2(-1f,-0) * knockBackForce); StopAddingAcceleration = true; } } StartCoroutine(SwitchBackAfterHit()); } 
And so on.
I just need it to be so every instance of the enemy operates independantly of the other one but for the life of me I can't work it out. I was considering using multiple copies of my prefab in my assets but with the way I have created my code, I would have to find a way to trigger the method inside all of the enemies.
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