![]() That seal indicates that the product was made using methods set and approved by the Department of Agriculture, received third-party verification, and contains at least 95 percent organic ingredients. A label that says “organic” is meaningful if the product also has the USDA Organic seal. Need to know: The names of these detergents may include “green,” “eco,” or “natural,” but there’s no federal standard and no required verification for these terms. This includes liquidless laundry detergent sheets-eco-friendly dissolvable strips of concentrated detergent that prove to be ineffective for stain removal in our tests. One possible factor is that they may lack the enzymes and other chemicals that give many regular detergents their stain-fighting power. Sales of detergents that come with green claims represent a small part of the market, and CR’s tests over the past decade have found that these detergents do not deliver the same cleaning power of the top-rated products. See our updated ratings of the worst detergents, and also of wasteful washing and drying habits that could be costing you money. The worst detergents? They’re barely better than water when it comes to removing most stains. We test for that, too, as you’ll see in our ratings. Hard water, which has a high mineral content, can reduce the effectiveness of some detergents. The best detergents we’ve tested earn an Excellent rating for removing body oil and dirt-common stains-but they can also tackle tougher ones, such as grass and blood. ![]() Testers use a colorimeter, a device that measures color intensity, to see how much of the stain remains on each dry swatch, compared with stained swatches that have been laundered using only water. (We don’t use a dryer because the heat can alter the stains.) We wash swatches in two identical washers with each detergent, then allow the swatches to air-dry. As wash cycles got cooler, the chemistry of detergents had to change in order for them to clean effectively. Today’s water- and energy-efficient washers are designed to operate using cooler water than traditional top-loaders of decades past. ![]() Even the best detergents can’t remove every stain completely. We use stains that are exceedingly hard to remove so that we can detect real differences among detergents. We tested over 60 detergents, liquids, pods, and sheets, some of which are claimed to be gentle on sensitive skin or friendly to the environment, as you’ll see in our laundry detergent ratings.įirst, we launder fabric swatches that are saturated with blood, body oil, chocolate, coffee, dirt, grass, and salad dressing. And if you’re concerned about the impact your laundry chores may have on the environment, read our guide to the greenest washing machines. But old habits die hard, so be sure you’re following the directions and measure the detergent-no more free-form pouring.īy the way, if you’re here because you suspect it’s not your soap but your washer that’s failing to get your clothes clean, check out our comprehensive washing machine ratings and buying guide for our recommendations of full-sized and compact machines. This helps to reduce the amount of plastic or cardboard needed to make the containers. But our tests reveal that they’re less effective at removing stains than traditional liquid detergent.ĭetergent formulas today are highly concentrated. They’re plastic-free, low-sudsing, and dissovable, and they help prevent detergent overuse. Instead, a niche market of biodegradable laundry sheets (also known as detergent strips) are greening up laundry aisles as an eco-friendly choice. How about powders? Sales have dissolved, and you’ll find very few brands on store shelves. Some pods are more expensive per load, too. (See our cautions about detergent pods, below.) Also, even the best pods, also known as packs, can’t match the cleaning power of CR’s top-rated liquid detergents. Although pods, also called laundry packs, are convenient to use, they present very real dangers if you have children in the house. ![]() Liquid detergents remain the most widely sold type. Henkel follows and is best known for Persil, and Church & Dwight sells Arm & Hammer and Xtra detergents. Procter & Gamble leads the pack, and its lineup includes Cheer, Gain, and Tide. In terms of sales, three manufacturers clean up, tallying up almost three-quarters of the money consumers spend on getting their laundry clean, according to IRI, a market research firm. A vast range of products come with promises that they’ll fight stains, keep colors vibrant, brighten whites, eliminate odors, or be gentle on your skin and the environment. When you’re shopping the detergent aisle, though, there’s no easy way to tell which formulas deliver. Our tests of dozens of laundry detergents show that there are real differences from one formula to the next-and that some detergents barely clean better than running a cycle with water alone. ![]()
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![]() ![]() In one poem, Campbell summarizes her generative process as follows: “I see things./ Then I feel things./ And then I write them.// The cycle.” Several of these poems provide motivational instruction: “You have a story worth telling./ Why don’t you stay awhile and entertain us?” and “Do not be afraid if you are/ the first print on an/ unbeaten path.” Moments like these will feel overly familiar and simplistic to serious readers of poetry, but these emotional snapshots may resonate with a younger audience. I love you and I hope you love you.” To call these short meditations undeveloped would be missing the point they appear intentionally set on sameness, offering raw, unpolished moments of feeling. “Find excitement in your solitude, there may come a day when you never get to live on your own again. “READ WHEN: you feel heartbroken,” a note remarks. In spare poems with aphoristic lines and short prose segments, the book speaks to adolescent pain and suffering. ![]() Her words are truly breath taking and there’s just so many amazing quotes that I want to write everywhere and anywhere – any space that I can find I want to fill up with quotes from this collection.Titled after the age at which the author wrote it, the second book from Campbell ( 2am Thoughts) fits into the growing category of poetry finding its audience through digital platforms such as Instagram. I highlighted so many sections and want to own a physically copy so I can note and highlight so many more. They are longer poems, with some short ones interspersed throughout, and it would really make a perfect collection for someone new to reading poetry or someone who wants to give modern poetry another go.Īs I’ve said before, the writing style is incredibly beautiful and I became swept away in Mackenzie Campbell’s words. However, I think if you haven’t previously gelled with others, such as Amanda Lovelace’s The Princess Saves Herself in This One, I would highly recommend trying this. ![]() This is modern poetry, so there is some simplistic style to it which I know has a very divided opinion on. It would make the perfect read for any young adult as it touches on the idea of growing up and the issues that are faced from a very mature and understanding standpoint. I’ve found that most poetry collections I have read tend to deal with dark and heavy subjects, where as Nineteen truly balanced it out with lighter topics and encouragement of recovery. There are a variety of themes that Makenzie Campbell touches on from love, travel, heartbreak, to self-love and healing. Whilst I haven’t read her first collection, this makes me want to go and dive in immediately. Im opening the door to all the places my heart has been. ![]() Her writing style is so simple yet so stunning, that I wanted to highlight half of the entire book. Nineteen is a collection of poetry that explores heartbreak, love, loss, war, peace, and healing. It’s incredible to think that this is named after the age she wrote the poems at, and is even more so when you’re reading through and are struck by such powerful quotes and imagery. Nineteen is Makenzie Campbell’s second poetry collection, her first being the popular 2am Thoughts. You can feel the healing as you sit in the driver’s seat, in charge of your own life. You can feel the hope at the coffee shop where a beginning happened. You can feel the heartbreak inside the bedroom where you lost a love. You can paint over it, but it will always be there. For every place we go, there is a feeling or memory that’s been painted on the walls. ![]() ![]() ![]() If you'll type "rgb_saber1 :0,255,255", both blades will become cyan, coz if the color for the blade is not specified, game will automatically apply the color of the first blade. Comments Most recently updated in July of last year, Jedi Academy Enhanced. a showcase of plenty of new modded Lightsabers for Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy via PC Modding.- you can also change the sabers by removing some of the Saber mods PK3 files or just drag. For many, Jedi Academy is one of the best Star Wars video games there has ever been. published 11 February 2023 I'm especially intrigued by Jedi Academy Enhanced's RGB lightsaber color options. For example, if you take the staff, set the color rgb and enter "rgb_saber1 :0,255,255:127,0,255", then the first blade of the saber will be cyan, and the second - violet. This epic Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy mod lets you play out some of the most incredible duels from the movie franchise. You can have up to 8 color blocks (JKA supports sabers with 8 blades). How it looks: ":red1,green1,blue1:red2,green2,blue2. Each number defines red, green or blue channel (exactly that order). We host over 3,000 mods created by passionate fans around the. ![]() Each block has 3 numbers, separated by commas. In the next area, head across the partially broken bridge and leap across, then use a force push on the decaying wall. This community is dedicated to the games Star Wars: Jedi Outcast (2002) and Jedi Academy (2003). It is string of color blocks (for each blade), preceded by a colon. Only after using this cmd saber blade will become customizable. pk3->ext_data->sabers.Ībout console commands, I was thinking it's obvious (at least I've added examples). The game introduces the lightsaber and the Force as prominent gameplay elements in the series, as well as a multiplayer mode that allows players to compete over. Also nothing stops you from cheating that mod-added saber via "saber blahblah" (no need for menu). You can delete my menu and customize saber color only via cheats. ![]() It isn't incompatibility, because RGB color by itself works well, menu handy, but not essential thing and could be deleted. ![]() I did find a mod that lets you pick double sabers and saberstaves from the start, but it doesnt include the red lightsabers. There is a mod that does this, but it also screws around with Saber Throw, so nooooooooooooooooope. You can have menu that includes hilts of single mod, or menu with RGB color. The mod would let you choose double sabers and saberstaves, and red lightsabers - all from the start of the game. But, only one sabermenu could exist, so every mod saber menu will be suppressed by mine. New hilts mod for usually alters the saber menu. General Hux's plans to use the Resistance as a weapon against the Snoke becomes all the more important.Every saber by itself, no matter is it original or not, is compatible with RGB saber color (if it has light blade at all :D). Ren will receive training, yet so will your children. Following the destruction of Starkiller Base, however, it quickly becomes clear that things will not be proceeding as you had thought. From there, place it into any lightsabers colour crystal slot. How to Access: Reys saber crystal can be purchased from Yuka Lakas droid shop on Tatooine for 10000 credits. The three of you-Hux, Kylo, and you-had already been making arrangements to dethrone Snoke. Description: This mod adds Reys lightsaber (and saber crystal) from the end of episode IX to KOTOR.
![]() ![]() You have zero dialogue choices in the game to make. I had said that the developers had failed to make an interactive story and I will explain that. The descriptions of places as well as the conversations had a great flow to them though. It was incredibly well written, just the facts and events the dialogue person had to work with seem forced. The real shame was the dialogue was a strong point of the game. If I give someone a physics textbook and get them to read it for a few hours I’m sure that they can regurgitate some info back to me but I doubt they really understand much of it. It’s almost as if the developers researched incel culture and had a checklist of tropes that these characters would have but without the understanding of what they had researched to make these characters seem genuine. The characters were my biggest issue in that they seem like cardboard cutouts. They just fell short and certainly didn’t provide the “interactive story” they promise on the store page. I was expecting it to be some hit job on incel culture but surprisingly the developers actually tried and put in an effort to make an interesting story. That being said it could only be elevated to mediocre but that’s a far cry from awful. That being said it could only Incel Syndrome could have been an awful game but in many ways was saved and elevated by the things it did right. Incel Syndrome could have been an awful game but in many ways was saved and elevated by the things it did right. ![]() At the end of the game both timelines converge in an unprecedented display of phantasmagoric apotheosis. And the PAST, a manifesto-style account of his life until the present day. The PRESENT, which documents Sam's current interactions and activities. The player is able to freely explore two timelines. Incel Syndrome is an interactive visual novel. Follow Sam during his irreversible descent into the abyss. Recently however, Sam has become entangled in a web of twisted theories, causing violent thoughts about the opposite sex to occupy his mind. He's content playing video games in his room and hanging out with his loser buddies Jake and Jonathan. Sam isn't exactly looking for a girlfriend. Summary: Sam isn't exactly looking for a girlfriend. ![]() ![]() ![]() For the normal preset a graphics accelerator from the lower middle class will suffice. With an entry-level GPU, like the popular HD Graphics 4000, the game can be enjoyed at low settings (~x768). The hardware demands are reasonably high, but considering the high graphics quality they are by no means excessive. Unlike other third-person titles like Dead Space 3, the controls aren't overloaded they're limited to a few practically located keys. You can comfortably control the game with your hands. Thanks to the active cover system and the fact that you can strangle or knock the daylights out of enemies from behind, the stealth mechanics make a good impression on you. Opponents can be eliminated silently with the stylish bow the gamer receives shortly after the start of the game - just like in Crysis 3 or Thief. There are already enough competitors in that genre.īut if you're worried the game will be a mindless Rambo-shooter you can take a deep breath. From our point of view the action-oriented nature of the game doesn't quite fit the series. Whether it was a good idea for Lara to have to prove herself against several opponents using an automatic rifle (did someone say Call of Duty?) is an open question. The series veterans will enjoy diverse riddles and lots of climbing the interspersed battles and (sometimes unfair) quick time events won't appeal to every gamer. In terms of gameplay, Tomb Raider makes a good though not outstanding impression. Add to that the professional (English) speakers. The thoughtful use of music and endearing sounds of the surrounding environment plunge the gamer deep into the game world. The outdoor areas especially flaunt an amazing vegetation density. The reason: Most of the levels were obviously created by people with an incredible love of detail. Although the technology isn't on par with the Cry Engine 3, Tomb Raider creates a first-class atmosphere. The mixture of linear indoor levels and half-open outdoor areas is reminiscent of Crysis 3. But the collectible objects do intensify the player's thirst for adventure. The secondary pursuits rob the game of its focus and divert attention from the core story. ![]() Particularly as not every action-adventure fan appreciates the new role-play and achievement trend in video games. Tomb Raider uses the experience points system, rewarding the player for all sorts of things - whether it be killing and gutting animals or recovering secret items spread all throughout the gaming world (relics, documents, etc.) Unfortunately the developers commit the same error as Ubisoft and mine the island with so many objects that the believability factor takes a significant hit. Like in Far Cry 3, the weapons and main characters can be tuned and/or improved by the gamer. Since we're on the topic: The fire pits, found in many places throughout the game, are conceived as both "speed travel portals" and central drop-in centers for the skill and crafting system. After the female protagonist escapes from the clutches of a strange cult, armed with nothing but a torch, we need to find a suitable fire pit where the wounded woman can warm herself. Both, for instance, start off with a survival atmosphere. As our several hour long test session revealed, there are several parallels between the Square Enix and Ubisoft productions. There they must not only survive, but also search for their missing friends and unravel many secrets.ĭoes the initial situation remind you of another action game? The overall story isn't the only thing Tomb Raider and the recently released Far Cry 3 have in common. The young and now more accurately proportioned Miss Croft is shipwrecked with several colleagues on a lonely and mysterious island. The dramatic intro video, already familiar to those who have seen the render trailer, instantly pulls the gamer into the Tomb Raider universe. The reintroduction proves to be a complete success. For the original German review, see here. ![]() |