#PMS Evolution

[curiousquill1]

The evolution of portfolio management services (PMS) in India has been shaped by changing investor needs, regulatory reforms, and technological advancements. From traditional investment avenues to more diversified and specialized strategies, PMS offerings have evolved to cater to a broader spectrum of investors. The introduction of digital platforms, data-driven insights, and customized portfolios has further transformed the industry. This article explores the key milestones in the growth of PMS in India and how investors can benefit from these evolving services to optimize their investment strategies.

[mykelneedssleep]

I watched Detroit Evolution and Detroit Reawakening for the first time last night and at one point (I genuinely don’t remember which one this was in because I watched them back to back but it was a flashback that I do know) Nines says “so being addicted to caffeine and relentlessly hostile is a choice?” to Gavin and all I have to say about that is yes. Yes it is a choice and it is a choice that I personally make for myself everyday

[butmakeitgayblog]

Lostia vibes?

I shit you not, I saved several of these yesterday exactly for this very reason 😭

I know you'd probably guess CI Lostia but aho no, no no. This is Teach Me Lostia. This is The First Wife material. This is young married Lostia out for a stroll on our babyfaced new adjunct professor's lunch break, back when they still actually made time for each other and hadn't let everything slip away.

Because aint no way in hell this isn't full on younger years Professor Lexa.

The hottie with a body little white shirt (in Clarke's words 🧐). The paint and clay splattered jeans that she's had since junior year and refuses to give up. It's giving the pre-Elbow Patches era, which Clarke will see glimpses of when she visits her house this coming chapter, and just maaaaybe Clarke will help the wound-too-tight, prim and proper professor rediscover a bit of her younger laid back self 👀

[melanorhynchus-side]

ishmael orca! your ishmael orca!

there is no scarier cetacean than a new yorker

bonus i had to give her 5 fingers so she could still flip people off

[creature-feature-creature]

Appletun from Pokemon

APPLETUN FROM POKEMON (GEN8)

from @readysetgargoyle

Design; 9/10 - OMG ITS A MCDONALDS APPLE PIE!! freshly baked good boy. The little apple covering its eyes I'm just AUGH cause it matches applin!! the little paws. Just a baby dragon who got baked into a pie. Also it's still apple shaped with leaves on the top!! That's really cool!

Purpose/Effectiveness; 10/10 - as a grass/dragon type, I think it works really well. I'm not good with pokemon stats so i cant speak on that but I think the design conveys the typing really well. The apple motif is obviously grass, and the little lizard parts gives it the dragon it needs. Anyways it's my new favorite dragon type thank you for showing it to me :)

Overall; 9.5/10 - the cooler flapple.

[youre-a-miracle-of-the-universe]

ive had this account for 5 years and yet i still get most of tumblr content from pm seymor videos and tumblr post sreenshots on other socials

but that changes now

IM GONNA START POSTING HERE NOW!!!

GET READY FOR LOTS OF BULLSHIT, THEORIES, RANDOMNESS AND POETIC SHIT

[wasabikitcat]

bulbasaur insomniac canon

this quiz is so cute omg 🥹

[iishmael]

The adhd is strong today. First I hyperfixated on the phone iCloud thing, and now I’m executive dysfunctioning bc I finally started to pack, distributed all my clothes on the bed and chairs, and now I’m sitting in the middle having a breakdown bc I hate all my clothes lmao

[facts-i-just-made-up]

If chickens are a liquid, then can you drink them?

Liquid Chicken is a recent evolution (7:30 PM, November 8th, 1998) and hasn't been studied enough to know its effects on the human body. For instance, if one were to cook and eat a plumber, aside from the cannibal and legal considerations, they'd be fine. However, cooking and ingesting Liquid Plumber will kill anyone who tries it.

Most liquid animals like amoebae, jellyfish, and cats can have diverse physiological and even religious considerations. Catholicism allows the consumption of mostly-liquid fish during certain fasts, but not more solid animals. In the Canonical Corpus of the Canaanite Catholic Catechism, it is stated, "Thou shalt never consume the flesh of a liquid mammal, nor avian, nor reptile in times betwixt dawn and midnight, or that was captured upon any holy street or causeway that has been sanctified by genuflection or other blessings." (Crustaceans 16:47)

Thus a liquid chicken may or may not be acceptable to Catholic consumption, but none would dare to eat a chicken from a street where genuflection has occurred, which may be why chickens are always crossing roads.

[bwobgames]

It’s 10:50 pm

“Hey, how did it go. Are you alright with the kid or do we need to sleep with one eye open?”

“We’re good now”

“Although now I owe Sebastián a favour”

“Huh? Was he there?”

“Ah, well, he cleared some of my points”

“Man, perhaps I really should hire you as my social situation interpreter”

“Oh baby, for you it’s all free”

“You’re insufferable”

“Heehoo”

“Eepy time, then? Two Mimir? Did you brush your teeth on the way? I’m already done with my skincare routine”

“Yeah…”

He puts on his pyjama and sits for a little while.

“What’s wrong?”

“Ah, nothing. I just… been thinking”

“About your dad again?”

“About the house.”

“Did you… feel something?”

“No but, what if this is, let’s say, some kind of evolution?”

“A sneakier house?”

“Maybe.”

“Remember when we analysed the doctor’s investigations? The feeling we proposed it might be?”

“Grief.”

“I fear that. If we or our friends or the other passengers or by accident…!”

“If someone breaks the current purpose, could we…?”

“Could someone accidentally give it a new one with their grief?”

“Are you thinking of someone specifically? Nina, maybe?”

“Ah, well, this thing is hosting a ton of people so, possibilities are not zero”

“Oliver. Do you think you…?”

“No.”

“No. I have nothing to grieve for. It’s been plenty of time already.”

“It’s not even been a month”

“I know. But by any means, I shouldn’t be grieving”

“Grandma lived a long and fulfilling life. She had her chickens. She had her family. She had just enough to be happy.”

“She never had to worry about the city life, content with the wonders of the south”

“Everyone got to see her at the hospital. And she died in her sleep. The most peaceful way to go”

“You even got to meet her. To talk to her. To know her. And she liked you”

“She liked you enough to ask to come by next year...”

“Oliver…”

“And she would’ve hated for us to be sad. She would’ve wanted us to throw a party instead of a gloomy funeral. To remember her as she wanted to.”

“By all means, I have no reason to be sad.”

“…But then why it still hurts so much…?”

The pressure in his chest, silently present since that day, grew tenfold.

He felt his as if his heart was painfully pumping tears out of his eyes.

It hurt. Even deeper than his chest. His heart. His soul.

For a second, he feared getting completely engulfed on it.

Until

A heart next to his, separated by a pair of ribcages.

“It that happens. I’ll fix it”

“I’ll buy this whole train if necessary. I’ll live in it. I’ll change it.”

“So, don’t bottle this up any longer, okay?”

“Grieve as much as you need. I’ll take care of the rest”

He thought he couldn’t cry any harder. He was wrong.

Grasping into Ángel, as if trying to completely unite their hearts, he let himself feel.

He misses her. He misses her. He can’t visit anymore. He doesn’t know what happened to the animals. He wishes he did more.

But the pain doesn’t eat him whole. There is a warmth to it.

A warmth embracing him, shielding him, applying a new pressure. A welcome one.

When he looked at that sunrise, he imagined a bright future. A perfect future.

One where Mozilla didn’t get sick. One where he wasn’t afraid of heights. One where he didn’t have nightmares.

One where everyone he loves lives forever.

Accepting reality used to be easier. When he wasn’t fragmented.

When he wasn’t haunting any buildings.

He should’ve spent more time with her.

He should’ve known, more than anyone, the importance of time.

He feels a kiss on his temple

“We’ll visit her, yeah? Every year. We’ll bring the prettiest flowers”

“She gave me her lemon pie recipe. I know I’m not the best, but”

“I’ll do everything to make it perfect”

This is the reality he lives in. And it’s the best it has ever gotten.

His pain might never pass. Part of him doesn’t want it to.

But it will always be cushioned around strong arms.

Accompanied by another beating heart, two ribcages away.

One day the pressure will be lighter, accompanied by joyful nostalgia. That day is clearly not today.

But he will look at the sunshine once more. Even if it’s cloudy.

He can be brave.

Because he knows that there will be times where he doesn’t have to.

His tears are not yet done with him, so he stays.

Ángel gently sways him side to side. It makes him sleepy.

Who could’ve thought that a busy day travelling and emotional turmoil would make him tired?

He closes his eyes and dozes off.

It’s 11 pm

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[curiousquill1]

The Evolution of Portfolio Management Services in India

From its liberalization of the economy in 1991, the Indian financial position has experienced a vast shift. Significant change has come over India's financial situation since 1991 when the economy was liberalized. It is a significant asset management firm having grown from an investment strategy being luxurious to today with assets standing at around ₹25 trillion as of 2024.

Genesis of Professional Portfolio Management

Portfolio management services in India date back to the mid-1990s, when SEBI formally came up with the regulation of wealth management services. It was that moment when formalized investment portfolio management was created as a more structured investment than fixed deposits and physical assets to diversified wealth creation.

The initial phase of such services was only available to ultra-high-net-worth individuals. The minimum investment thresholds were above ₹1 crore in most cases. As financial markets became more democratized and investor sophistication rose, entry points became less restrictive over time, making professional expertise reach a more considerable number of investors.

Technological Revolution and Market Evolution

The digital wave of the early 2000s brought a tremendous upheaval in investment portfolio management. With real-time market data, artificial intelligence, and advanced analytics, it completely rewrote the terms of what possibilities were and how choices were taken into the portfolio managers' landscape. It brought much better accuracy to risk assessment, optimized the portfolio much better, and increased transparency for clients.

Now, modern portfolio management services are available in customized form for all types of asset classes, including:

Equity-focused strategies for long-term capital appreciation.

Debt products for predictable returns.

Balanced growth and preservation portfolios.

Alternate investments for deeper diversification.

Specialized Expertise

When markets became complex, wealth management services began offering specialized expertise within various investment styles and sectors. Portfolio managers are now offering the following:

Quantitative strategy-driven investments.

Sector-specific portfolios.

ESG-oriented investments.

International markets through various channels of investments.

Superior risk-adjusted returns for investors resulted due to this, thus professional portfolio management stands out from the traditional approach to investment.

Regulatory Framework and Investor Protection

SEBI has developed an all-inclusive regulatory framework, which helps mold the portfolio management services in India. Updated guidelines increased transparency, standard reporting, and enhanced protection of investors. Therefore, it is developing trust with professional investment portfolio management and aiding the sectoral growth.

Global Events and its Influence

Key global events have affected portfolio management services in India. There has been enough proof regarding risk management and diversification because of the 2008 financial crunch. It was recently through the COVID-19 epidemic that developed digital platforms rapidly and put light upon the urgent needs for expertise for wealth management to tackle turbulence in the markets.

Trend to Date and Further Outlook

The portfolio management industry is innovating, and many emerging trends have been noticed as follows:

Integration of sustainable investing principles.

Increased focus on alternative investments.

Increased personalization through technology.

Lower minimum investment requirements.

Real-time portfolio monitoring and reporting.

Making the Case for Professional Management

Professional services can significantly help investors optimize financial outcomes:

Professional expertise in market analysis and stock selection.

Elimination of emotions in investment.

Access to advanced investment strategies.

Risk management.

Constant portfolio rebalancing and monitoring.

Evolved portfolio management services in the financial markets in India are good matured by nature. Originated as wealthy, exclusive ultra-rich wealth management services, in the Indian financial services landscape, its scale has advanced up to common investors with varying forms of investing avenues while it kept high standards.

Professional portfolio management services, therefore, provide a structured approach to creating wealth for the investor who needs to get through the complexities of the financial markets, backing their professional skills with technology and personalized strategies to help realize long-term financial goals. More sophisticated and accessible investment solutions promise to be part of the continued evolution of these services.

[whatsupbomb]

🐿️ Type of a spouse BTS members will get based on their Venus placement in vedic chart 🐿️

I rectified unknown birth times. They differ from the ones on the internet except for confirmed times

MIN YOONGI (12 pm)

Venus in 26° Pisces in the 10th house

Wife might come from foreign places and have exotic beauty which doesn't fit Korean standards. She could work in the field of medicine, tourism, military, foreign languages. When they meet there'll be an instant awareness of each other like they've known each other their whole life because Venus is also his soul planet Atmakaraka. Wife might be career oriented and strive for success. She might become as popular as Yoongi. But he doesn't mind it at all because his Sun from D1 chart meaning authority will turn into Venus in D9 chart. These planets have the same sign and Conjuct each other. D9 chart shows evolution of our planets from D1. His Venus is in Taurus degree 26° which means his wife might have Venus ruled nakshatras in Big 3 (Bharani/Purva Phalguni/Purva Ashadha) or Venus on house cusps

JUNG HOSEOK (12 pm)

Venus in 13° Aquarius in the 10th house in Conjunction to Mercury

Hoseok and his wife will have the same views on life and philosophies. She'll be very caring, attentive and self-giving. In marriage both of them will aspire to help people in need and donate large amount of money to charities. Wife is gonna be freedom loving, she won't like to stay at home and prefer to be in the company of people. They'll travel and party a lot because they're gonna have lots of energy to give to the world. Hoseok might collaborate with his partner because he likes her way of thinking. His wife will have a knack for music writing since Venus is in Conjuction to Mercury. She's gonna strive for success and might become as popular as Hoseok. Since Venus is in Aries degree 13°, his wife might have Mars nakshatras in her Big 3 (Mrigashira/Chitra/Dhanishtha) or Mars on house cusps

KIM TAEHYUNG (5 pm)

Venus in 16° Capricorn in the 8th house in Trine to Mercury

His wife might be from a wealthy family or her family is well-known. She might be a celebrity and earn a lot or it's gonna be like that after meeting him. Her beauty is mysterious and captivating. People notice her right away. Her eyes might be dark and gleamy. Her back is very pretty. Taehyung prefers girls on the thicker side with voluptuous figure. In marriage both their revenues are gonna be increased when they collaborate together. For example, they're gonna be invited to the events together and be on the magazine covers. Marriage might be arranged. It's hard for him to find the right person who can accept his dark side. He's very calculative with girls. He might have bizarre fetishes which is gonna surprise his wife. He would want to impress her with his earnings by buying her luxurious stuff. They're gonna become very good friends who share lots of interests together. They'll like night walks and rides. They might produce a song together. The relationship might be hidden from the public. Since he has his Venus in 16°, her wife might have Big 3 in Moon nakshatras (Rohini/Hasta/Shravana) or Moon on a house cusp

KIM SEOKJIN (6 am)

Venus in 0° Capricorn in the 4th house in Opposition to Mars

His wife is gonna look and behave alot like his mother. He can meet her at family gatherings, while buying real estate or a car, in his neighborhood. Her family is probably wealthy and even has royal blood. Her name might be related to royalty. She's dedicated to her career and holds a high position at her work. She might be his manager or even a boss. Her looks are gonna be formal, neat and monochromatic. She's in touch with her grandparents and helps them alot. Since Mars is looking at Venus from the 10th house he's gonna be sexually attracted to her and have warm feelings for her. She's gonna be skinny and petite. Might not look like her age. Probably much younger. Her hair are long and straight. Eyes are striking and kinda small. She might have Saturn ruled nakshatra in her Big 3 (Uttara Bhadrapada/Pushya/Anuradha) or Saturn on a house cusp

KIM NAMJOON (12 pm)

Venus in 9° Libra in the 12th house

His future wife is probably a foreigner. He might meet her while travelling, on vacation, on the plain or train, while making music, on the internet. She can be a creative director, producer, designer, singer, model. They can collab together before falling into a relationship. At first it's gonna be professional with nothing sensual in mind. Might be a long distance relationship. Namjoon can meet her on the internet because he's gonna be attracted to her beauty, creative posts or voice. Their pastime will include listening to music, visiting art exhibitions, concerts and fancy restaurants. After their relationship starts Namjoon's style is gonna change. He's gonna become even more attractive. Since Venus is in 9°, his wife might have Jupiter ruled nakshatras in her Big 3 (Punarvasu/Vishakha/Purva Bhadrapada) or Jupiter on house cusps

PARK JIMIN (11:58 am)

Venus in 9° Libra in the 11th house

He might meet his wife on social media, at the event such as fan meeting or a concert, at the friend's house, work meeting. She's gonna be a social butterfly. Her nature is amiable, friendly and talkative. He's gonna be captivated by her beauty. Since Venus is in Sagittarius degree, her hips are gonna catch his attention. She might be a very good dancer. Together they're gonna attend lots of social events such as charity balls and awards. They're gonna help many people in need with their money. He's acceptable of her freedom and rights. He might become best friends with her family. Her parents are gonna like him and see him as a marriage material. In her chart she might have Jupiter ruled nakshatras (Punarvasu/Vishakha/Purva Bhadrapada) or Jupiter on house cusps

JEONG JUNGKOOK (3:25 pm)

Venus in 23° Virgo in the 10th house Opposite Saturn

His future wife looks very feminine, modest and calm. She cares about her appearance and body health. Her figure is slim and tidy. She might have unique face features. For example, freckles, birth marks, unique eye color. She likes extravagant hair styles, might dye her hair in feminine colours like pink, purple, white. Her style is androgynous, non-comforming to female beauty standards. She likes adorning herself with accessories. They might meet at the corporate event, award ceremony, work meeting. Her wife might have Big 3 in Saturn nakshatras (Uttara Bhadrapada/Pushya/Anuradha) or Saturn on house cusps

[talonabraxas]

Full Moon in Scorpio 2025: Emotional Alchemy On May 12, 12:55 PM EST, a Full Moon at 22º12’ of Scorpio lights up the night sky. This event has the potential to catalyze profound awakenings and brings powerful opportunities for emotional alchemy. The Scorpio Full Moon asks us to feel what we have been avoiding and offers us chances to liberate ourselves from patterns, attachments, and paradigms that have been keeping us stuck, stagnant, and small. The Full Moon in Scorpio is especially relevant for those of us born with planets or angles near the 22º of Fixed signs Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius. The individuals personally impacted by this event are being asked to embrace radical emotional honesty. They have opportunities to recognize in what areas of life they need to transform and grow by letting go of security attachments that no longer serve them. Full Moon in Scorpio: Emotional Detox Full Moons mark the peak of the lunar cycle and are a time when every emotion feels heightened and more intense. As the Moon, symbolizing our inner and emotional world, is fully illuminated by the light of the Sun, we have an opportunity to gain awareness of something usually unconscious, unclear, and unknown. Highlighting the Fixed Taurus-Scorpio polarity, this event emphasizes the tension between our survival instinct, driving us to make choices that feel safe and secure, and the Soul’s call toward growth and evolution. In Scorpio, the Moon needs intimacy, depth, and emotional truth. She seeks to merge completely and uncover everything that lies beneath the surface. Scorpio is not interested in superficiality or half-truths: here, the Moon longs for intensity and emotional transformation. A need for control, intense attachments, and addiction to intensity can be potential downfalls of this Moon sign, which requires us to feel everything deeply, both pleasure and pain. A Full Moon in Scorpio is always an opportunity to experience powerful cathartic releases and a potent moment to practice emotional alchemy, intended as transmuting the energy of our impulsive emotional reactions and choosing to channel it intentionally rather than unconsciously. Full Moon in Scorpio: Trust the Journey This Scorpio Full Moon can be destabilizing but can also bring awakenings and breakthroughs in our lives. If we have been avoiding change or clinging too tightly to patterns that no longer serve us, we are likely to be asked to let go of our security blankets and safety nets and make a leap into the unknown. We now have an opportunity to see something with clarity, and the new awareness that emerges has the potential to catalyze a sharp break from the past, to draw a line between the current chapter of our life and the next one. While this journey can be uncomfortable, chaotic, and painful, it is ultimately in service of our liberation, our awakening, and our growth. This event brings our attention to the ongoing dance between our desire to transform, evolve, and overcome our current limitations and the pull of our resistance to change, our familiar attachments, our fears, and our need for security. The invitation for us is to look at what we cling to for safety and to ask ourselves whether it is keeping us empowered or imprisoned. Many of us will have access to sudden insights, radical shifts in perspective, and wake-up calls that invite us to let go of control and have faith in Life’s unfolding. This Full Moon asks us to release attachments that no longer support our growth, challenges us to find harmony between our desire for autonomy and our need for emotional intimacy, and encourages us to gravitate toward a more liberated and authentic way of being, trusting that when we commit to follow our true path everything else will align.

[theaskscenter]

You said the david goggins and the wizard liz way of discipline is actually wrong. Can you teach us the right way to be disciplined mother

Yes, I did, and I was going to make this a long post but I think I've found the short version answer.

Discipline is defined as the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience, and the reason it's so hard to achieve is because you can't do it yourself. Mostly discipline is learned in hierarchy under power. People in societies where hierarchy and power and law and culture are strict have the highest levels of discipline while the opposite is true. The military, for example, in comparison to the church. In one equality and individuality are insisted on. In the other structure and hierarchy is key. Or the USA and say, South Korea or China. In one individuality is key in another cultures rule even mode of speech.

Discipline is either learned as a kid in boarding schools or with tiger parents that make you take a billion extra curriculars and make As or in adulthood in Life Coaches. There's almost no in between. Even therapy fails because it's rooted in individuality, and as a person you don't have enough influence over yourself to make it happen.

The reason 'toxic' people like thewizardliz and David Goggins and Andrew Tate have that cult like following is they present the ideal - a leader/ god figure that could lead you into a better place, but they never do deliver. Because the most they do is talk to a screen and if that worked you'd be unstoppable by now with how much content you consume. So it's an empty loop that leaves you frustrated. You can also easily see this dynamic in the 'popular' girls that are downright evil but still have people thirsty for them. The people want a god. Whenever there's a power imbalance people will run to the most powerful in the room to be led, and that's how discipline is learned. Someone leads. You follow. Apprenticeship from someone worthy of it. And usually there has to be consequences. Remember when I said I prefer to be led >> leading and to be the omega >> Alpha? Because then it's easier to be disciplined, especially since it doesn't come easy to be because of the whole ADHD thing. Discipline only happens in hierarchy where there are consequences and no reward. Like for example when I do coaching if I say hey you need to get your to do list done ok? There'll be a billion excuses by nightfall. If I say if ONE thing on that list isn't done by 3pm you owe me 100$ it'll be done by 1 pm. Human mind works in a behavior pattern so if we keep at it for three months I don't even have to tell you. By adaptation it'll be automatic. Unfortunately you can not blindside millions of years of evolution, so someone screaming at you from the other side of a screen will just give you layover motivation for a week and leave you feeling frustrated because they claimed leadership and didn't follow. Like a drug. You find someone to take responsibility for you and teach you how to take motivation for yourself and in about 5 months you'll have it down. You find a god.

[felassan]

Game Informer:

"A Deep Dive Into Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s Combat, Abilities, Skill Tree, And More by Wesley LeBlanc on Jun 18, 2024 at 02:10 PM If you're at all familiar with the Dragon Age series, you likely already know BioWare has experimented quite a lot with its gameplay. From Dragon Age: Origins' real-time strategy RPG approach to Dragon Age II's mostly-set-within-one-city action experience to Dragon Age: Inquisition's strategy-action mix, BioWare hasn't quite defined the franchise's combat. However, a through-line is apparent from Origins to Inquisition: BioWare seemingly wants this franchise to be action but has attempted to shift to that without abandoning its longtime fans.  With Dragon Age: The Veilguard, BioWare has completed its transition from strategy to real-time action, but thanks to an optional tactical pause-and-play combat wheel that harkens back to the series' origins, I feel it's found a great (battle)ground for Dragon Age combat. Of course, it's hard to tell how Veilguard's action will hold up over what is sure to be a dozens-of-hours-long RPG, but if what I've seen so far is any indication, the studio is on to something. A Shift In Strategy"

""I think the first thing to keep in mind is that combat [...] in the franchise has been an evolution," game director Corinne Busche tells me within BioWare's Edmonton office. "Every single entry reimagines what combat is like and I would say our goal was to make sure we had a system that allowed players to feel like they actually were able to step into the world of Thedas. They're not a player observing from afar – they are inside of this world. Being this authentic world that's brought to life, the combat system needs to support that, so you are in control of every single action, every block, every dodge, every swing of your sword." Busche says players complete every swing in real-time, with particular attention paid to animation swing-through and canceling. On the topic of canceling, I watch Busche "bookmark" combos with a quick dash. With this mechanic, players can pause a combo's status with a dash to safety and continue the combo where they left off afterward. Alongside the dash, there's a parry for some classes, the ability to charge moves, and a revamped healing system that allows players to quickly use potions by pressing right on the d-pad.  Busche says each character will play the same in a way, regardless of class, in that you execute light and heavy attacks with the same buttons, use abilities with the same buttons, and interact with the combo wheel in the same way. During my demo at one point, we use a sword-and-shield Warrior Qunari that hip-fires and aims their shield to throw it like Captain America while hammering down big damage with a sword. Pressing the same buttons as a mage might throw out magical ranged attacks instead of a shield. [embedded link to DA:TV gameplay reveal video] Abilities, like a Spartan-like kick from a Warrior or a Mage's firewall that deals continuous damage, add to the player's repertoire of combat options. Warriors can parry incoming attacks, staggering enemies in the process. Rogues have a larger parry window, and Mages can't parry at all but instead throw up a shield that blocks all incoming damage so long as they have the mana to sustain the shield.  "That is just the baseline that allows us to get that level of immersion of, 'I'm actually in this world; I'm a part of it,'" Busche says. "But again, the abilities, the strategy, linking my companions' abilities together to perform devastating combos, that is really where the depth and the complexity comes into play." Abilities And The Skill Tree"

"[caption for image above] Warrior Rook Skill Tree This extends to companions, who, at your choosing, bring three abilities (of their five total) into combat, executed either with quick select buttons or the pause-and-play combat wheel. Every time you rank up a companion's Relationship Level, you unlock a skill point to spend specifically on that companion – this is how you unlock new combat abilities.  Though companion skill trees pale in comparison to Rook's expansive tree, which features passive abilities, combat abilities, and more, as well as paths to three unique class specializations, there's still some customization here.  You can find the skill tree for Rook and companions within Veilguard's start or pause menu. This menu contains pages for Veilguard's map, journal, character sheets, and a library for lore information, too. Here, you can cross-compare equipment and equip new gear for Rook and companions, build weapon loadouts, and customize your abilities and builds via the aforementioned skill tree, which looks relatively easy to understand."

"- Large circle: Class - Diamonds: Abilities - Medium circle: Major Passives and Ability Upgrades - Small hexagon: Traits - Small circle: Minor Passives and Stat Boosts You won't find minutiae here, "just real numbers," Busche says. In other words, a new unlocked trait might increase damage by 25% against armor, but that's as in-depth as the numbers get. Passive abilities unlock jump attacks and guarantee critical hit opportunities, while abilities add moves like firewall and spartan kicks to your arsenal. As you spec out this skill tree, which is 100% bespoke to each class, you'll work closer to unlocking a specialization (which doesn't take reaching the max level of 50). Every class has three specializations, each with a unique ultimate ability. Busche says BioWare's philosophy with the skill tree is "about changing the way you play, not the statistical minutiae."  Companions In Combat"

"If you completely ignore companions in combat, they will attack targets, use abilities, and defeat enemies all on their own. "[Companions] are their own people, "Busche says. "They have their own behaviors, they have their own autonomy on the battlefield, they'll pick their own targets. As their plots progress, they'll learn how to use their abilities more competently, and it really feels like you're fighting alongside these realized characters in battle." Speaking to companion synergy, Busche adds, "I see all the abilities Harding has, and I see everything that Bellara is capable of. And sometimes, I'm using vulnerabilities synergistically. Maybe I'm pausing or slowing time with Bellara so that I can unleash devastating attacks with Harding, knocking down the enemy, and then me, as Rook, I'm rushing in and capitalizing on this setup they've created for me. It is a game about creating this organic sense of teamwork." Busche says there are more explicit synergies, with intentional combos where specific companions can play off each other, and you can queue up their abilities to do just that. That’s what the pause-and-play combat wheel is for in Veilguard.  In this screen, which pauses the camera and pulls up a flashy combat wheel that highlights you and your companions' skills, you can choose abilities, queue them up, and strategize with synergies and combos the game recognizes, all while targeting specific enemies. Select what you want and release the wheel to watch your selections play out. Putting It All Together"

During a mission within Arlathan Forest after Veilguard's prologue, Busche utilizes Veilguard's dual-loadout mechanic. As Rook, you can create two weapon loadouts for quick switch-ups mid-combat. As a mage Rook, she uses magical attacks to add three stacks of arcane build-up to make an Arcane Bomb on a Sentinel, a mechanical set of armor possessed by a demon. If you hit the Sentinel's Arcane Bomb with a heavy attack, the enemy will take devastating damage. Once the Sentinel has an Arcane Bomb on it, Busche begins charging a heavy attack on her magical staff, then switches to magical daggers in Rook's second loadout, accessed with a quick tap of down on the d-pad to unleash some quick light attacks, then back to the staff to finish charging its attack. She then unleashes the heavy attack, and the Arcane Bomb explodes in a liquidy whirl of green magic.  "I've seen [Veilguard's combat] refined over time [and] I love it," BioWare general manager Gary McKay tells me. "I love that balance of real-time fluid action, but also the ability to have the depth in the RPG, not just in terms of pause-and-play, but the depth in terms of how you bring your companions into the battlefield. What are you going to do with their skill points? What's the loadout you're going to use? Everything is about bringing Rook to the center of the battlefield, and I love it."  Former Dragon Age executive producer and Veilguard consultant Mark Darrah feels Veilguard is the first game where the combat is legitimately fun. "What I see in Veilguard is a game that finally bridges the gap," he says. "Uncharitably, previous Dragon Age games got to the realm of 'combat wasn't too bad.' In this game, the combat's actually fun, but it does keep that thread that's always been there. You have the focus on Rook, on your character, but still have that control and character coming into the combat experience from the other people in your party."  I get the sense from watching Busche play several hours of Veilguard that BioWare has designed a combat system that relies heavily on players extracting what they want out of it. If you want to button mash and use abilities freely when their cooldowns expire, you can probably progress fine (although on the game's easier difficulties). But if you want to strategize your combos, take advantage of elemental vulnerabilities, and min-max companions and Rook loadouts, you can do that, too, and I think you'll find Veilguard rewards that with a more enriching experience.  For more about the game, including exclusive details, interviews, video features, and more, click the Dragon Age: The Veilguard hub button below."

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[srbachchan]

DAY 5979

Jalsa, Mumbai July 1/July 2, 2024 Mon/Tue 4:00 pm

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July 02 .. birthday greetings to : Ef Madhuri Dharanipragada .. Ef Sanjay Patodia from Kolkata .. and .. Ef Jayesh Brahmbhatt from Gujarat .. 🙏🏻❤️🚩

This is simply not acceptable .. to be writing the Blog of yesterday , today and that at an a hour which is just not in agreement with me , and I am sure with many other Ef .. !

So I shall express my apologies deeply and wish and hope I do not repeat the mistakes ..

But then you never know .. 🥹

It's in the middle of the day here and there has been a miss on the morning routine because of a late rising .. late rising because the EURO starts late and finishes late too .. after all it is the Euro's , played in Germany and hence the time adjustment ..

And .. 🤣

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I just love the creativity of words .. simply beyond encyclopedic dictionaried words ..

"Creativity is the essence of human innovation and expression. It is the ability to transcend traditional ideas, rules, patterns, and relationships to create meaningful new ideas, forms, methods, and interpretations. Creativity manifests in various domains, from the arts and sciences to everyday problem-solving and interpersonal communication.

In the arts, creativity is the driving force behind the evolution of styles and genres. Artists draw from their imagination and experiences to produce works that resonate emotionally and intellectually. In science and technology, creativity leads to breakthroughs and novel solutions, pushing the boundaries of what is known and possible.

At its core, creativity involves divergent thinking—the process of generating multiple, unique solutions to a problem. This contrasts with convergent thinking, which seeks a single, correct answer. By embracing uncertainty and exploring multiple perspectives, creative individuals can discover innovative paths that others might overlook.

Creativity is not limited to a select few; it is a universal human trait. Encouraging a creative mindset involves fostering curiosity, open-mindedness, and a willingness to take risks. Environments that support experimentation and tolerate failure are crucial in nurturing creativity.

Ultimately, creativity enriches our lives by allowing us to express our individuality, solve complex problems, and connect with others in profound ways. It is a fundamental component of human progress and cultural development. "

Extraordinary the voluminous expression on the creative world , inhabited .. and some do it so well .. their perception and context is the reason for the forming of ideas and thoughts and interpretation ..

Aah .. just love this worldly word hemisphere ..

I should have studied the Arts rather than get admitted to a course of Science, which did not give me the opportunity to express myself better here on this endearing platform ..

But , one does not get all one wants .. does one ?

Be grateful for what you have .. that is the blessing ..

Love ❤️

Amitabh Bachchan