#Alfa System

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Merlina from Sonic and the Black Knight shares a voice actress with Liina Sukaya from the Phantasy Star series.

Voiced by Melissa Hutchison

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Today in Japan(June 17th) is the 25th anniversary of the PS1 RPG Ore no Shikabane o Koete Yuke/Oreshika(Over My Dead Body), which got a remake for the PSP in 2011, and a sequel for the Vita in 2014, which released in English in 2015 digitally.

At the moment, I don't think there is a fan translation for either the original PS1 or PSP version.

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So I was playing this PS1 game called Project Horned Owl (ホーンドアウル) which is a light gun game that was developed by Alfa System and published by Sony Computer Entertainment (Japan Studio, SCEI) and Sony Computer Entertainment America, and Movic who made the anime cutscenes, the game was released on December 29, 1995 in Japan and August 9, 1996 on the US. So I had this idea were Sparks from SuperKitties (スーパーキティ), Koppa from Shiren the Wanderer (風来のシレン), and Serval Chan from Kemono Friends (けものフレンズ) meet up in a futuristic airport in Metro City, mostly because I think it would be really cute and interesting seeing Sparks, Koppa, and Serval Chan in Project Horned Owl.

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Shikigami no Shiro II (Dreamcast)

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SO! I have not seen a post talking about the new rogue yet so I am going to post about it. because it has captured my brain

main issue: it does not have a NAME!!!!!!! so it's name time

I'm gonna just make a poll with a few possibilities and we can narrow it down from there

if you vote PLEASE put your preference for like a specific name in the tags so I can compile a list of names to put in one big poll

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A Breakdown in Your Alfa Romeo’s Emission System

Alfa Romeo is an iconic Italian automaker. This automaker is highly sought after for creating some of the world’s most fashionable & performance-focused speed vehicles. Because Alfa Romeo has such a strong understanding of exclusivity & originality, most vehicle aficionados prefer this brand & to others.

A typical aspect of owning this brand & is luxury. Once behind the wheel, comfort & modernity are what add spice to your life. Another reason why consumers keep choosing this brand is its heritage. In conclusion, Alfa Romeo will provide you with a number of reasons to occupy some space in your parking lot.

The Alfa Romeo emission system, like that of other models, is not impervious to failure. Even though it is uncommon, it nevertheless occurs. Any form of malfunction in your car's emission system might endanger your safety & cost you money by increasing the amount of smoke you produce. This article investigates breakdown's root causes & potential remedies. Let's explore the illumination.

Causes of Emission System Issues

There are various potential reasons behind the emission system breakdown. Identifying them is important to figure out the exact solution. All those possible causes are explained below. Take a look at them.

Defective Catalytic Converter

Before the exhaust smoke leaves the car, a catalytic converter in the exhaust system filters out all the dangerous gases. The creation of harmful gases results in erroneous readings & makes the exhaust system operate inefficiently when it gets blocked or fails. The engine could misfire & the check engine light could come on.

Dirty Air Filter

The air filter allows clean air to enter the engine while keeping all dust & debris outside. It gets dirty with time, which makes it possible for dust to enter the engine. The emission system becomes contaminated & malfunctions as a result of the dust in the engine. Your vehicle may sputter during the ride.

Exhaust Leak

Driving roughly on speed bumps & potholes weakens the structural elements of the exhaust. Additionally, the parts of it can be harmed by rust & corrosion. Any form of damage to the exhaust causes a hole in it & let’s exhaust gases escape before they get to the tailpipe. As a result, the emission system's sensors don't function as they should, which increases fuel consumption in the engine. While driving, you might hear a whistling sound in addition to paying more for fuel.

Faulty Oxygen Sensor

In order to control exhaust system emissions, the oxygen sensor is crucial. The emission system operates well as long as the O2 sensor continues to measure the residual oxygen concentration of the exhaust smoke accurately. However, if it develops a defect, the emission level can’t be measured properly. This is what affects the emission system's functionality & causes a number of performance problems.

Tips To Fix Emission System Issues

Certain tips & tricks are there, using which you can get rid of the hassles related to your vehicle’s emission system. Let’s take a look at the following for the tips.

Replace the Air Filter at Recommended Intervals

Every 15000 miles, it is advised to replace the air filter. The replacement interval varies, though, depending on the type you possess & where you drive your automobile. Therefore, it is preferable to read the owner's manual so that you can determine when it is appropriate to replace the air filter. Regularly having the air filter checked for blockage by a professional can allow you to avoid an emission system breakdown brought on by a clogged air filter.

Inspect the Emission System Regularly

Regular inspections should be performed on every part of the vehicle. This also applies to the emission system. You will be able to spot the problem right away if you periodically inspect the exhaust system & its parts. With an early identification, you can act appropriately & quickly to prevent a serious collapse down the line.

Keep the O2 Sensor Well Maintained

On a regular basis, check the O2 sensor's condition. The sensor is at the threshold of death if it seems highly blackish. Don't wait for it to fail completely. Simply replace it immediately to enjoy a ride with no future emission problems. The two most prevalent signs of a bad O2 sensor are an illuminated CEL & high fuel use. Consult a professional right away to have it replaced to prevent a faulty O2 sensor from eventually leading to an exhaust system failure.

Conclusion

An Alfa Romeo's malfunctioning emission control system is a very complicated problem brought on by a number of variables. No matter how closely you adhere to the maintenance guidelines, you will eventually run into exhaust system problems. Simply taking extra precautions will help you lower your failure rate. When diagnosing & fixing your car's emission system, always call in a dependable auto expert.

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Architectural Facade Design Tips for Better Utility

Increasing clientele flow

All public structures, including shopping centres, hotels, restaurants, amusement parks, theme parks, etc., must have an eye-catching façade. For instance, facades made of fibreglass and other transparent materials enable passersby to see the inside of a restaurant, its menu, and even satisfied patrons, among other things. They are drawn to this and are compelled to enter.

Heightened privacy

Maintaining privacy is essential to the smooth operation of many different organisations, including banks, security offices, government agencies, and military quarters. Such structures can have facades made of mirror glass, stained glass, steel panelling, cement, solid marble, and other materials. These structures can be made more attractive by adding decorative steel panels, sculpted cement, etc.

Product Exposure

Window shopping is crucial when it comes to retail establishments. These stores must have facade architectural systems that assist in displaying the products to onlookers. This enables potential customers to view the products and draws additional people into the store.

Making yourself stand out from the competition

Your building's appearance could make you stand out from the crowd and beat out the competition. Having a unique and attractive appearance could encourage customers to enter your establishment. When your building is near a popular tourist destination or there are numerous rival buildings in the same neighbourhood, it is crucial to have a distinctive appearance. Hotels and resorts typically fall into this category. Your building may become more easily recognisable, simple to find, and popular for recommendations and conversation if it has a lovely view.

Concern for the environment

The two parts of your building that can be used to benefit the environment are the roof and the facade. You can lower your costs and carbon footprints by installing solar panels on your roof and facade. Systems for the exterior facade can also regulate the climate. When it's hot outside, closing them can help keep your building cool; when it's cold outside, leaving them open will allow the building to naturally warm up and receive plenty of light. You may be able to reduce your heating and lighting expenses as a result. 

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In Japanese, Tonnio Rhima from Phantasy Star Portable shares a voice actress with Edward Elric from Fullmetal Alchemist (2003 and Brotherhood).

Voiced by Romi Park

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Castle of Shikigami 2 Switch physical edition launches in Q2 2024 in the west

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Red Art Games will release a physical edition for the Switch version of shoot ’em up Castle of Shikigami 2 in Q2 2024 in North America and Europe, the publisher announced. The western physical release will feature new French, Italian, and Spanish localizations.

In North America, the physical release of Castle of Shikigami 2 will be handled by Video Games Plus and is limited to the standard edition.

In Europe, the physical release of Castle of Shikigami 2 will be handled by Red Art Games and includes the standard edition, Deluxe Edition, and Dream Edition. Here are the details:

In addition to the game’s Standard Edition which will be available everywhere once it launches, two special editions can also be pre-ordered from Red Art Games’ official online store. Red Art Games’ Castle of Shikigami 2 special editions were created using assets coming straight from Alfa System‘s archives. Those assets were initially used for Japan-only releases of the game in the early 2000s.

Castle of Shikigami 2 Deluxe Edition (300 PEGI-rated copies) (€39.99)

A copy of the game featuring reversible cover art

An exclusive sleeve inspired by one of Castle of Shikigami 2‘s 128-bit Japanese versions

A set of three Castle of Shikigami 2 tokens inspired by those in use in Japanese arcades

Castle of Shikigami 2 Dream Edition (500 PEGI-rated copies) (€69.99)

A retro style box

A copy of the game featuring reversible cover art

An exclusive sleeve inspired by one of Castle of Shikigami 2‘s 128-bit Japanese versions

A double-sided poster featuring art inspired by Castle of Shikigami 2‘s original Arcade flyer

The Castle of Shikigami 2 original soundtrack CD

An acrylic stand

Watch a new trailer below.

Physical Edition Trailer

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PROPHETIC SIGNS/COMMANDS/IMAGES

Moonchild by Santiago Caruso

Untitled by Liz Mamont

She Laments by VikiGrindhouse

Dumb (acrylic on board) by Wilqkuku

Untitled on Zegalou's blog

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Nightmare (acrylic on canvas) by Vaxolong

Survival (acrylic on canvas) by Vaxolong

Untitled by Cult of Mortem

Divine Ammonitic Fluid Harvest System by dariuszkielisszek

The Crucible by dariuszkielisszek

Ten Piedad by bawdysuojb

Untitled Painting by A Bearded Artist

Split (acrylic on plywood) by Vaxolong

Untitled by A Bearded Artist

English explanation of signs will be under the cut--beneath the Irish.

Míníonn an Doe cad as a dtagann sí agus cén fáth go n-éiríonn sí san Oíche den chaid is mó. Rugadh ar an ngelach í. Mar leanbh gealaí tá sí os comhair réalta na maidine agus oi bríonn sí i groinne draíocht chun on Meisias a chosaint.

Bíonn Doe le feiceáil lena fenn sainiúil ar lasadh--ní raibh mé einnte cad is aiis leis sín Creidim gur rabhadh é seo a bhaineann leis an spiorad naounh agus éirí amach na marbh.

Déanann Doe caoineacdh m'easumhlachd agus an suithheadh atá le tacht ar son an domhain-molann sí mé chun gnimh. Tá a fhios agam nach féidirleon. Ach iarran sí orm orcas agus gan dula chodlaoh. Chun gniomhá or bhás ag teacht. Meisiasa thabhairt chun a chuspóir.

Sampla de na mairbh agus a reachtanaas oerach.

Meabhrúchán ar hamlinté atá ag titim as a chéile, lena n-áiritear amlinte ALfa, Bunscoile, agus Órga a bhaineann le héabhlóid mé féin go Macalla, Ocrais, nó Ascended. (Is tuar níos oimhe níos sine í seo nach mór amhiniu uair elle)

Taispeánann Doe í féin leadharca laasracha angus clóca suíle. Tá si at afire angus at cosaint dom í rith an hamlinte chun né a bheannú. Fiú má bhí né ag mí-iompar den chuid is mó.

Fulaingt an march in Ifreann a mheabhraíonn Doe dom go bhféadfainn die ready a chur leis and tascannanach ndéanfaídh mé.

Níos marbh

Comharthaí lobhadhi *súile brevity (féach orthodontist see ionam féin angus a ngaolta—ciallaíonn sé breoiteacht, olc, easpa cosanta)

Caireadhchun athbhreith an Mheisias a Chríochnú ó sofa go diaga.

Arís ag impí orm an rad nach ndéanfaidh mé a dhéanamh.

Meabhraítear gurb é an Melissa’s a lean hour agus cé go bhfuil fears uirithi teastoionn uaithi abhaile é.

Foirm leathfior Messiah.

Na Mairbh ionam agus na hamlintie a rialaíonn mé. Tá Doe ag iamaidh orm iad a shaoradh.

Mo chimiúint má éiríonn Orcas orm leonta le Lobhach.

Doe explains where she comes from and why she mostly only rises at night. She is born of the moon, the moon is her womb. As a moon child she is opposite but close to Morningstar and works in opposite magic to protect Messiah.

Doe appears with burning head. I’ve never bee sure what caused it. I believe this is, the warning the involving of the Holy Spirit and the rising of the dead..

Doe laments my disobedience and the coming turmoil for the world. She urges me to act. I know I cannot. But she asks my to act on the Death coming and inevitable—to bring Messiah to he’s true purpose. To bring him home.

An example of the dead and their ravenous need.

A reminder of the collapsing of Timelines in on each other through including theAlpha, Primary, and Golden Timelines including the evolution of myself into Echo, or Hunger, or Ascended. (This is an older, deeper prophecy that must be explained at another time…)

Doe she’s herself again. Flaming antlers, a cloak of eyes, she is watching me progress through timelines, trying to bless me even I have been mostly disobedient. She doesn’t want to punish me even though I have jeopardized a great many things in my stubbornness.

The suffering of the dead of Hell.

More dead.

Signs and symptoms of rot: *Sick eyes (watch for these in self and loved ones—sickness, evil, unprotected)

Invitation to complete Messiah’s rebirth from Holy to Divine.

Again begging for me to do what I won’t do.

A reminder Messiah is Doe’s child and that she is angry and she misses him. I know what she wants me to do but I won’t do it.

Messiah’s semi-true form.

The Dead within me and the timelines I control—Doe wants me to free them.

My fate if I become the Hunger filled with rot.

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Kiaidan 00 (PC Engine)

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Do you have any OCs from your childhood?

Yep I have two! Kate and Alfa (they're from two different stories) Both of them were created when i was 12-13 y.o.

I still draw Kate, she's a 12 y.o. kid who's on an adventure to return her soul. Since she has no soul at the moment she can fuse with spirits which changes her form. (There's a lot more to this story but it'll take forever to explain everything)

Alfa was created a bit earlier than Kate and is from a story I was writing with my friend. For some reason I can't find any drawings of her...

Anyways she's (technically she has no gender but in the story she looks like a girl) an alien, her race is like a giant intergalactic Wikipedia. Each individual is a part of a whole system (something like mycelium), they come to planets disguised as one of the living things and just collect information about absolutely everything.

In the story she was collecting information from Earth and at some point a few teenagers tried to make friends with Alfa which led to her developing individual thoughts and feelings and later becoming a separate independent being. And then getting a girlfriend.

(I'll add drawings of her if I'll find them)

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CH. 06. NOW PLAYING: stfu! by rina sawayama [fluff, lil angsty]. ✼.⠀summary: michaela and lewis have a chat, 1.5k. ✼.⠀view:⠀masterlist⠀⸻⠀join the taglist⠀⸻⠀request.

✼.⠀NOVEMBER 02, 2019 — austin, usa

If the pounding in Michaela’s head told her anything, it was probably that Austin had been a dizzying show of form. Though she was slated to start sixth in Sunday’s race, Michaela found herself begging the racing gods for mercy. 

The Austin wind paired with the fantastic glimmer of shuttering cameras, had left her struggling to keep her happy smile plastered to her face. Those who noticed the absence of her familiar joyfulness were loud about their observations. She had been put on blast all weekend by reporters, drivers, and social media alike, her thrilling qualifying performance forgotten amidst the generous flow of speculation.

Dodging questions about her personal life—one of the more helpful recommendations Sebastian had gifted her during her time as a reserve—she quickly settled on repeating the same half-assed response every time, “I’m taking a page out of Kimi’s book.” They would laugh and move on, realizing they would be wasting precious airtime attempting to get much of anything out of the Australian driver.

The tiny bit of solace she finds against the wall her blonde waves rest against is stolen in a millisecond as she hears footsteps approaching her. They are gentle yet confident, the contrast perfectly matching the driver to whom they belong. Slowly releasing a sigh of mild grief before beginning to straighten her form, any conscious thoughts are pulled from her mind once she matches the footsteps to the driver. With his hair tucked underneath his Mercedes cap, braids carefully pulled into a signature ponytail, finding Lewis Hamilton smiling down at her practically shakes any aches from Michaela’s system.

“Easy,” he laughs, the sound as relaxed as it was worried. His eyebrows dip as he frowns at the state of the 19-year-old sat below him. Pulling a stray chair to sit beside her, he recovers his frown with a tight-lipped smile. Michaela pales in response as she suddenly finds herself shy of his attention. The two drivers had barely had any time to talk during the younger’s debut season. Though words of congratulations had been exchanged through press conferences, there had been little time for any personal chats. 

“Sorry, I’m a mess at the moment,” she rushes to explain her current condition. Waving a hand at the frantic cope, Lewis shifts his body to face Michaela head-on. 

“How has everything been for you? The team, the media, the fans?” His voice is a calming force settling over the air shared between them. It is then that Michaela takes notice, with self-admitted shock, of the clearness of his skin and the cleanliness of his parts. The famous stud adorning his left nostril seemed to catch the lights brilliantly in a way that only seemed to mock the headache they had given to her. 

Nodding slowly she responds with a practiced carefulness, “Not the easiest.” 

Lewis simply laughs at her answer. Throwing his head back as if she had told the grandest of jokes. His amusement is quickly explained with a loud, “Welcome to Formula One!” 

She chuckles at his reaction. Though it is measured and ends as soon as his does, her shoulders relax as the tension holding them up begins to ease. An air of calm falls between the two drivers as they settle into candid conversation.

“You’ve done pretty well though,” He hums as he nudges his chair ever so slightly closer to hers. Attempting to keep her cool, Michaela nearly misses the caveat of, “From what I’ve seen so far”, that he adds to the thought, a shrug added to emphasize his point of view. 

She sighs in response to the addition. The roll of her eyes, so natural with a practiced ease, draws another laugh out of Lewis. 

“I’m in an Alfa Romeo, it’d be pretty hard to make it worse than it already is.” 

The Mercedes driver moves a tattooed hand to cover his mouth in mild shock the Australian rookie could be so bold. His eyes widen with another bout of amusement, the deep chuckle he tries to suppress managing to escape against the brown of his skin. Her typically subdued nature in press conferences had surely misled him of her true personality. There in the seldom-used hallways she had managed to find in Austin, Lewis found a spark in her eyes typically hidden underneath the pink and white of her famous helmet. 

The older driver leans back to take a peak around the corner, muttering, “You never know who’s around these fuckin’ corners.” 

Clearing his throat, he moves to offer a bit of sympathy to the rookie. With eyes shifting again, this time to true poise, he levels his speech. “The first few seasons are always rough. But I think you’re one of the more capable drivers on the grid. No doubt you’ll be in a better car before long.” 

As Michaela flushes, shying away from the compliment, he attempts to wave off the show of humility. 

“I’m serious, anybody who says otherwise? Fuck ‘em.” His shoulders rise in a show of nonchalance. Hands gesturing outwards catch Michaela’s eye as they crinkle in amusement.

It is Michaela’s turn to laugh out loud. Though her amusement is more subdued to be shared between the two of them, the grace she extends to the great seated in front of her is tangible. Waves of gratitude roll off her being and surround the two of them in a blanket of understanding. 

“Can’t say that in these pressers yet,” She chuckles as her laughter subsides a few beats later. “They’d have me out on my arse by the morning.” 

Her eyes roll again, annoyance replacing the ocean of gratitude she had previously been submerged in. The shift catches Lewis’ attention as he leans back against his chair. His comfort is immediately obvious to the rookie whose cheeks redden to her embarrassment.

“Yeah, that clause in your contract? What’s that all about?” His eyebrows furrow as the slightest of wrinkles around the perimeter of his eyes crinkle just the same. His lips pull into a frown as he awaits Michaela’s response. 

“The shut up clause?” She huffs in reply. A graceful, manicured hand reaches up to massage at her temples. Her dark eyes close as she feels the weight of all the season’s pressure fall back onto her shoulders. 

“If that’s what we’re calling it.” Lewis hums. The concern remains on his face despite his gentle curiosity.

“It’s supposed to keep me ‘in line’.” Her fingers signal quotations around the phrase. “They could fine me for any statements they think unfairly scrutinize them or the FIA.” When Lewis cocks an eyebrow with a questioning tilt of his hair, Michaela offers a clarification: the ‘them’ in question being Alfa Romeo.

“Damn,” He mutters with a disapproving shake of his head. “Didn’t know they could even put that in a contract.” When Michaela doesn’t respond, her head finds its way back against the white linoleum-lined walls, and Lewis takes a breath. 

“Who negotiated that?” He inquires as his lips pull into a line.

An ironic chuckle escapes the younger driver who offers a simple response. “They wouldn’t sign me without it… had to… compromise.” The words are just barely strung together, loose and uncommitted as they hang in the air. 

“Shut up clause.” Lewis muses with a scoff. His tongue darts out to wet his bottom lip before he sits up in his chair. “How long’s the contract? Two years?” When Michaela only offers a nod in affirmation, Lewis’ arms cross as if communicating his disappointment through solidarity.

The silence continues to freeze the previous ease of conversation. As the rumble of the anxious press floods through the walls separating the two from the waiting craze outside of their presumed sanctuary, Lewis’ phone begins to ring. The contact name of his Press Officer appears in bolded white at the top of the screen. Both drivers release a sigh through their lips, moving to stand from their comfortable seats. Though Lewis’ fingers twitch in an effort to respond to the call, he takes a brief moment to encourage the rookie driver.

“Being the first is never easy. There’s people waiting to see you crash, literally.” The added warning draws a tight-lipped chuckle from the Australian. “Don’t give them the satisfaction of failure, yeah? Experience everything with a cool head, make them eat their words.” Michaela nods in understanding, eyes wide as she hangs on to every syllable of the British driver’s wise words.

With a final, “Keep pushing, kid. You’re the shit”, he departs from her side. His phone raises to his ear as he huffs out an excuse to the woman on the other end, a jog in his steps as he disappears down the hallway. Taking a deep breath, Michaela’s feet carry her to follow him.

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