#Tree Map Chart Creation

[jollmaster]

► HAZBIN HOTEL: ASILEVERSE AU

brief story of the world (AWC — after world creation) in more details you can read here!

pt. 1: about creation and chronology pt. 2: about powerful creatures pt. 3: first people pt. 4: where (and who) it all began + blood magic as important part of this world + Eve and Lilith, first women (tw: boobs)

also addition about kings David and Solomon and their place and about virgin Mary and Joseph the Carpenter, and Jesus Christ (definitely superstar)

► HELL

Hell trivia + Hell's structure naming traditions hierarchy of demons and how they treated Heaven gender things holidays and duties about buildings style and local education Legions and legionnaires (My name is Legion: for we are many) and some Ars Goetia lore! languages and sufferings of sinners

winter is coming about cold seasons in the underworld, or so-called Cocytus Break

the main holiday? the Week of world's creation, of course

the map of the capital, Eternal Dis

about Lucifer's wives: spheres of influence, facts and full biography, their relationships, + thoughts about Lilith (here too) and Agrat's family

main definition of Sins, their redesigns (and sources of inspiration), notes about their gender nature, sence of humor

Mammon's favourite jester, Satan and Belphegor and why Asmodeus don't like Raphael

► HEAVEN

Yahweh/Ashera appearance (spoiler: they're one and same) hierarchy of Heaven and archangel Michael Shem Ha'Mephorash life in Eden

concept of Trinity how angels treated mortal humans how sir P feels in first minutes in Eden

a little about Adam and exorcists and faith after death

► CHARACTERS

appearance (you can find almost everyone in attached list!) main eigth's mortal life + appearance, you also can find them + their age, both physical and actual, their main sins and question of redemption

their family trees (short)

also Charlie's gang height chart (others are attached!) and their relationship with Lucifer

Charlie: fun facts and sigil, pregnancy Alastor's reason to help her Alastor and some of his Louisiana heritage how Angel came to them and became a janitor lol Vaggie as exorcist (+ exorcists in exile) their relationships, Charlie's gang sense of beauty overlords as addition and Vees backstories

about characters sexualities, here too (spoiler, in most cases this doesn't matter) and their views towards homosexuality

Alastor sheds antlers!!!

and as a bonus silly doodles with their bath day (tw: nudity, my dumb sense of humor)

thank to everyone who's interested in my AU, you inspire me 💋

[talonabraxas]

“All things ephemeral are seen as symbols; insufficiency becomes meaningful event; The indescribable is accomplished; The Eternal Feminine draws us upward.” - Goethe, Faust Jacob’s Ladder—Tree of Life Talon Abraxas

The Tree of Life (Kabbalah ) is derived from the Flower of Life. In Hebrew, it is a mystical symbol within the Kabbalah of esoteric Judaism used to describe the path to God. It is an arrangement of ten interconnected spheres (called sephiroth, meaning ‘spheres’), which represent the central organizational system of the Jewish Kabbalistic tradition or ‘cosmology’ of the Kabbalah.

The Tree of life is considered to be a map of the universe and the psyche, the order of the creation of the cosmos, and a path to spiritual illumination.

The ten spheres represent the ten archetypal numbers of the Pythagorian system. There are said to be 32 paths on the Tree of Life. The first 10 are the Sefiroth (not including Daat). The remaining 22 correspond to the lines or channels of energy that join the Sefiroth together. Each of these, in turn, corresponds to one of the 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet.

The Crown (‘Kether’ in Hebrew): the Creator Himself.

Wisdom (‘Chokhmah’): Divine reality/revelation; the power of Wisdom.

Understanding (‘Binah’): repentance/reason; the power of Love.

Mercy (‘Chesed’): grace/intention to emulate God; the power of vision.

Strength (‘Gevurah’): judgment/determination; the power of Intention.

Beauty (‘Tiferet’): symmetry/compassion; the power of Creativity.

Victory (‘Netzach’): contemplation/initiative/persistence; the power of the Eternal Now.

Splendour (‘Hod’): surrender/sincerity/steadfastness; the power of Observation.

Yesod (‘Foundation’): remembering/knowing; the power of Manifesting.

Kingdom (‘Malkuth’): physical presence/vision and illusion; the power of Healing.

Kabbalistic tree of life

The Kabbalistic tree of life has evolved over time. Its basic design is based on descriptions given in the Sefer Yetsirah, or Book of Creation, and expanded upon in the enourmous Kabbalistic text Zohar, the book of Splendour. The ten sephira, similar to the Norse tree of life, are divided into four realms:

Atziluth: the realm of the supernal, beyond which is the ain, or no-thing.

Beriah: the creative world, of archetypes and ideals.

Yetsirah: the world of formation.

Assiah: manifest creation, the material world.

Tree of Life does not only speak of the origins of the physical universe out of the unimaginable, but also of man’s place in the universe. Since man is invested with Mind, consciousness in the Kabbalah is thought of as the fruit of the physical world, through whom the original infinite energy can experience and express itself as a finite entity. After the energy of creation has condensed into matter it is thought to reverse its course back up the Tree until it is once again united with its true nature.

Thus the Kabbalist seeks to know himself and the universe as an expression of God, and to make the journey of Return by stages charted by the Sephiroth, until he has come to the realization he sought.

[mostlyghostly42]

worldbuilding websites list

guides/prompts

Fantasy Worldbuilding Questions - SFWA 

Dr. Zahir's Ethnographical Questionnaire - FrathWiki 

University of Auntimoany Ethnographical Questionnaire 

Creature-Race creation sheet by Sethian-Motzart on DeviantArt 

Worldbuilding Bible Template – Ellen Brock 

Guide to World Building - Pantheons — Dump Stat Adventures 

Building a Pantheon: How to Choose Your Gods - Tribality 

Making Gods & Pantheons: Worldbuilding Abstract | Red Ragged Fiend 

I invented this world building system for myself, and it's helped me a lot. Posting it here in case it helps somebody else too! (and because mnemonics are rad) : r/worldbuilding 

Simple Ideas for Your Solarpunk Worlds : r/worldbuilding 

50 Worldbuilding Prompts : r/worldbuilding 

A few months ago I posted a not-so-elegant expansion of the 4-elements system, and got tons of truly excellent feedback. Inspired by the exciting discussions from back then, here is version 2.0! CC appreciated :) : r/worldbuilding 

TheCosmicForces-WoWChronicleSample.png (PNG Image, 1350 × 1800 pixels) — Scaled (37%) 

GitHub - honno/classical-elements-expansion: Because the alchemical elements are so last millennia. 

brownlisthumanuniversals.pdf - Google Drive 

Worldbuilding: Fantasy Religion Design Guide – Inkwell Ideas 

Worldbuilding: Clothing and Fashion | HumanVariant 

A Guide to Conworld Architecture : r/worldbuilding 

Medieval Bestiary : Contents/SiteMap 

kosemen-2017-updated-edition-of-book-all-your-yesterdays.pdf 

Political Simulator 

A World Building Checklist | Articles | cru’s D&D Reading Room 

Split City 

Fantasy name generators. Names for all your fantasy characters. 

word processors/graph makers/visualizers

TiddlyWiki — a non-linear personal web notebook 

bibisco: Best Novel Writing Software for Writers 

Preceden Timeline Maker: Create a Timeline in Minutes 

Timetoast timeline maker | Timetoast timelines 

Free online timeline maker 

draw.io 

Parliament Diagrams 

TreeGraph 2 - A phylogenetic tree editor 

Fantasy Calendar - Level up your narrative 

Family Echo - Free Online Family Tree Maker 

Hero Forge Custom Miniatures 

Tennessine 

Courtney’s Picrew Zone 

Ellipsus | Collaborative writing software 

real world inspiration

The Meaning and History of First Names - Behind the Name 

Geologic Time Scale - Major Divisions of Geologic Time Chart 

Geologic Time Scale v. 6.0 - The Geological Society of America - timescl.pdf 

Travel Through Deep Time With This Interactive Earth | Smithsonian 

ChronostratChart2023-09 - ChronostratChart2023-09.pdf 

ics-chart 

International Commission on Stratigraphy 

Home - Nationalclothing.org 

Folk Fashion Tumblr - Traditional Clothing from the world 

Glossary for Medieval Art and Architecture 

Heraldry Links-A Free Learning Resource 

Flags of the World 

Food Timeline: food history research service 

History of invention: A science and technology timeline 

Medieval Bestiary : Animals in the Middle Ages 

Medieval Life 

Medievalists.net - Where the Middle Ages Begin 

Historical World Maps - World History Atlas 

[cmaidaartworkblog]

Once I had enough high-resolution climate data to work with, the final part of the Climate phase was the creation of maps with discrete climate zones, which I produced in both the Trewartha classification scheme, left, and the Köppen classification scheme, right.

The final phase of the Ayrum mapmaking project was to create realistic satellite style maps, which began with mapping out soil colors and the ground cover of vegetation generally and tree-analogues specifically.

Once I knew where the plants belonged, I then determined what colors they'd be in the conditions they're adapted for, as seen in the maps, and under seasonal variation, with the chart showing how plants with certain adaptations react to seasonal changes in those conditions.

In these gifs we see the ground plants and tree canopies changing colors as the Solstices and Equinoxes expose them to greater or lesser rainfall and harsher or milder temperatures than what they're adapted for. Neither of these gifs provide a true image of what the surface looks like from space, but rather of the in-person appearance of whatever plants may be present.

Finally, using the vegetation density maps as raster masks for the seasonal plant color maps, and layering those with the snow-and-ice maps over the soil color map, we now have a much truer image of Ayrum's surface as of its (Northern) Winter, Spring, Summer, and Autumn months.

[runabout-river]

Jujutsu Kaisen: Power System

@ohnomypotato-airaka and everyone else who's confused about what's going on in this manga with all these powers.

From one of the fanbooks I think, Gege made this Ability tree/chart to showcase how the power system in JJK works:

First and foremost, this Tree starts with CURSED ENERGY on the mid-left part of this picture. Meaning: you need a certain amount of CE to even try to become a sorcerer. From there the abilities branch out to CURSED ENERGY MANIPULATION (CEM), INNATE TECHNIQUE and NEGATIVE EMOTIONS.

I once made a post where I tried to map out all the abilities of the main cast. What I made at the time looks like this (it's incomplete of course):

But what the fuck do all of these things mean? Well, it means that you gain jujutsu abilities one step at a time and sometimes you need to master two different abilities to gain access to a new one. Let's look at Domain Expansion.

The path: CE -> Negative Emotions -> Innate Domain -> Curtain -> Barrier Technique -> Domain Expansion

Only if you follow this path will you be able to expand your Domain with the Barrier Technique being the most difficult ability where most sorcerer fail. EXCEPT for Megumi. He activated his domain without mastering the BT first, instead he compensated that lack of ability by using external barriers in the creation of his Domain.

(We have since learned that this compensation is exceptional and that with the skeletal construct inside Megumi's incomplete Domain, he's basically the next one in line to learn to expand an Open Barrier Domain)

The thing that's relevant for last chapter is the fact that after a DE ends the users Cursed Techniques become unstable meaning they can't use them anymore for a certain amount of time. A technique is everything on this branch:

What do those words mean?

Inherited Technique: Limitless, Strawdoll Technique, Anti-gravity System

Non-Inherited Technique: ok, nothing really comes to mind but summoning generic Shikigami might be this

Cursed Technique Lapse: Blue, Resonance/Hairpin, Anti-gravity. Don't get confused by the word Lapse, it just means normal application

Cursed Technique Reversal: Red, Gravity. As you can see CTR has two paths leading to it, the second one coming from Reverse Cursed Technique (RCT).

RCT is not an actual technique as you just multiply CE with itself to create Positive Energy. What happens is this: Gojo uses his Technique and when he powers that Technique with Cursed Energy he gets Blue but when he powers it Positive Energy he gets Red. The same goes for Kenjaku and Anti-gravity and Gravity.

Positive Energy does not occur naturally inside the human body so to use a technique like Red, Gojo has to use two times the amount of CE.

Hope this helped :D

[bladewarde]

Even at such depths, far below the looming shape of the Divine Tower, the fog still hangs. Through wisps of grey, the flowers Laera has come to collect penetrate the gloom with their buds glowing all manner of colours. Liurnia of the Lakes was known for its mystic waters. The trees that grew from glintstone-enriched soil were squat with wide canopies, perfect for containing the fog beneath them. Stretching the length of the waters and weaving through the glintstone pillars, the fog would roll down Lirunia's slopes into nothingness, collecting in places like Jarburg —a tiny village that lie nestled along one of the many cliff faces.

Attempting to forgo her own isolation, and bring some colour into her otherwise very blue tower, she set out specifically for the tiny hamlet of clay creations. Laera didn't visit much after the Shattering, but in her forgotten days as a Carian Knight, when charting the terrain of the Lakes for maps, she and others would spend their time amongst the jars. It was a surprise to her, then, when she heard a voice she hadn't in years, surrounded by bairns of all sizes. Dradeel… In truth, she thought him long dead, and a reunion is far from what she was expecting.

❝ They make good 'osts. The jars. ❞ Laera says, picking at the fraying hem of her cloak as she watches a few jar bairns play amongst the flowers she seeks. Her heart has slowed, racing as it had been upon seeing Dradeel. At one point, she considered him a friend. ❝ I thought sticking yourself to Radahn's backside was the place you wanted to be most. Not tending to jars. ❞

@spellheld / plotted!

[so2collection]

Star Ocean: Blue Sphere Beginner’s Guide

Introduction: I've been on a bit of a Star Ocean kick lately, and thought I'd take my hand at writing a Blue Sphere "Tips for Beginners!" type guide (based on the English ROM translation)... With Second Story R coming out soon, I figure that more people will be interested in Blue Sphere, too.

I hope my experience and the tips here help you on your adventure!

I played the game once before, but the save data was on an old computer... I want to add it to a list of titles I've completed!

Read more advice/tips under the cut! I’ll provide general tips on how to learn things, what characters to use, Private Actions, and other things! :)

Which characters to use? To start, you can pick your roster out of a few characters. Generally, Dias and Chisato are the best fighters. Precis excels at Item Creation. You'll want Celine if you plan to play late/post-game content.

However, for the first section I recommend taking Ashton. He is also a good fighter and I hear he's easy to combo with. If you've read interviews with the devs, they recommend Ashton and Precis as the game was originally made around them and one other character (they forgot) but eventually added everyone due to popularity. :)

Anyway, I recommend Ashton because he learns Cooking the fastest of anyone, according to seiju-info, a website I will have to reference often due to the lack of English resources. I'll also reference GameFAQs. You'll want cooking early on and you can buy a frying pan in the first town. Fol is very difficult to get in this game as you only earn SP from battles, no cash. I'll explain this more in depth later.

For a dungeon walkthrough, I found this GameFAQs guide useful

If you can, also use the maps on GameFAQs or purchase your own copy of the Star Ocean: Blue Sphere Final Guide. It has full-color maps, but is fully in Japanese. Still, I found it useful, especially in the dungeons. According to the devs, the dungeons got a lot of 'feedback' from fans... and for good reason. They're kind of long and annoying lol but if you're a Star Ocean fan, especially of 2, I think you should give this title a shot. It was made to bridge the wait for Star Ocean 3, but I'm using it as a bridge between my playthrough of Second Story I recently finished again and the remake... :)

I’m not learning new moves / spells?

If you're wondering why certain characters aren't gaining new moves, it's probably one of the following: you aren't making combos, you're levelling the wrong Skill section, for mages you aren't using a variety of spells, or you haven't created their moves through Machinery. These are specific to each character. For my party of Dias, Precis, and Celine... (Dias: combos, Precis: machinery, Celine: the right skill tree / learning the lost magic skill).

I can say at the beginning of this, I don't understand how the skill trees work at all. Just level the 2 the character is good at (Dias is Sense and Battle for example). This is important because if you leveled Dias in Knowledge, it would block off Battle if you raise Sense too high. 

Technology VS Sense and Battle VS Knowledge

So, for Dias, we would level Sense (so you get Psychometry to get his ultimate skills with combos), Battle, then put any points into one of the others.

Celine needs to have certain stats met and use a spell x number of times to "spark" the next spell. For her ultimate spells, she needs to level Knowledge for Lost Magic. However, if you want her to have the highest INT and forego her final spell (which isn’t worth the increase from Boost) look at Technical instead.

Mages won't learn new magic using spells on their own, you must control them / spam specific spells, so it's good to use low level enemies to learn new spells.

Item Creation tips

That's why it's good to have some reserve characters for Item Creation, such as Ashton for Cooking. Why Ashton? Well, he learns it the quickest. There really aren't any charts availible for this, but each character unlocks different skills as you level them; it is not like the original game where you get to choose. He learns the 3 skills required the fastest by unlocking them the earliest.

Think of it this way: pick 3-4 of the characters to use in battle and use the rest for only Item Creation! Because of the teleport function, it’s easy to switch them out.

Each Item Creation skill has a mini-game involved. It only uses the directional buttons and you can master the quickest/best way to do them easily. Cooking, with the Frying Pan for example, is right (short time), left (short time), right (long time) as you “flip” the ingredients. You don’t want them to burn or spill. I’ll go more in-depth with these as I unlock them myself.

Celine is one of the best characters to learn Alchemy. We will need it towards the end to make the elusive Blue Sphere for ultimate weapons.

Private Actions - How To?

Private Actions are few in this game and require very specific character conditions! If a PA says “OUT” that character must NOT be in the active party. If it says IN, they must be in the active party.

They also can happen pretty much anywhere: in towns, dungeons, ect.

How to play? General strategy?

To switch characters in battle, use Select.

To use items in battle, press Start.

To defend in battle, press the down arrow.

Break objects (tables, chairs, some plants) to sometimes find items.

If an enemy is too tough or blocking a path (that isn't a boss) you can attempt to run by moving to the far right of the screen. If you fail, your character runs out of their hidden stamina stat for awhile. If you win, the enemy disappears and you can snag any treasure / move on with ease.

PA's don't have any indicator. It's like talking to your comrades around a town and everything, but it feels more like an NPC interaction than a traditional Star Ocean PA. Because of the character IN/OUT (of active party) requirements, they can be easy to miss.

Forest / Crash Site

Bowman is also useful until you get to the Scout Village (Herb Gathering on the candy cane striped plants). To gather some herbs and to view Bowman's PA, exit Scout village and cut down the bush to the left. There will be a path where you can see the long-leaf stripey plants that Bowman can harvest. If he's not in the party, talk to him and initiate the PA. 

Private Action - Forest / Crash Site - Bowman (OUT) - Bowman gives you herbs.

Bowman references the Metox, saying it's a very powerful herb :p

Scout Village

Private Action - Scout Village - Precis (OUT) - Precis is looking for parts to repair the ship. 

Sometime during the Mile Ruins (maybe before?), if you have an herb, one will randomly be selected if you talk to the boy near the entrance of Scout Village. You will get a Kitchen Knife (used for Cooking) in exchange.

Fuck this NPC in particular. Get the Hell out of the way, bro!!

Mile Ruins

Finish the Mile Ruins. Don't forget to use the bomb on the crack in the wall to turn the elevators back on, especially to visit the 6th floor for some good items like earrings for Celine. There are other areas that require the Pull Field Skill and Precis' Hover, so you'll have to come back later on for the other items.

Vending Machine 1st Floor - Give it a lighter touch to get a useless but one-of-a-kind ??? Jam you can’t get anywhere else.

Check drawers for items and fol!

When you get out, go to the shops in the back of town. The left shop should have a discount, so buy some blueberries and a Frying Pan. Also buy Meat. Level up Ashton in Knowledge, Sense, and Tech until he learns the 3 skills for Cooking (Good Eye, Recipe, and he should start with Kitchen Knife) (If you're having trouble selling items, remember to scroll right to sell from other item categories; took me a little time to figure out. For the mini-game, gently move left to right and try to aim for the flipping food, because if you drop it it takes time which lowers your overall score. Try to aim for over 100.) If you can't afford meat to make steak, I highly recommend using the vegetables (which she usually has one sale, too!) to make Twice Cooked Pork and Amazing Vegetable Stir Fry, which also sells for a lot of Fol.

The shop on the left has Bombs if you need them (you'll need at least 1 to clear the path on the lower right of town). He will also give you the Bunny Comm.

There's a PA we can do. Ashton IN, Dias OUT. Kick out Dias and grab Precis and we can use her Pull ability to get some of the items we missed.

Private Action - Mile Ruins - Ashton (IN) / Dias (OUT) - The two reflect on their swordsmanship. Particularly, that weakness comes with aging. This also opens up another PA later in the game.

If you also teach Precis Machinery, you can learn Hover by making a Nuclear Jet. I think Machinery needs to be at level 5 to learn it. Don't bother learning it now, though, as we can't buy any soldering irons...

Rupart Jungle

Before you descend into the jungle you can trigger a fight with a Baboon. He's a little difficult but he gives a whopping 20 SP per fight and is a good spot to grind up characters if you need to. Just heal for free at the ship or the old man with the kid's house and save before fighting it each time. I did this 3-4 times just to have some extra SP handy (and it should be enough to teach Precis Machinery Lv 5, but again, no soldering iron yet...) You may want to invest it in Dias Sense skills instead. I've been leveling Celine's Knowledge, since that's what she needs to max out first. In one fight Dias and Precis were dead and I used Firebolt, which sparked Celine's Starlight spell! She also has Bless and I don't think she started with it, but I'm not sure when I learned it.

Spell - Starlight - Celine - Requires: Monstrology Learned, Use Firebolt in battle

A lot of enemies in Rupart Jungle are difficult, but save often and you'll manage. Once you talk to the guys about the permit for the two ruins, continue to Ava City. We can finally buy a soldering iron here, so you can have Precis learn Machinery lv 5 and then score around 200 points and create the item (save scumming is recommended...). Make sure to restock any items you need. Do some cooking and upgrade your equipment, too.

Garp Ruins

In the Garp ruins I used Dias, Ashton *required for his Fire Breath field action, and Noel. Some of the enemies are tough. You'll also want to bring a few bombs, mostly for the room behind the boss.

After the ruins I leveled Precis' Machinery to 6... It makes the soldering iron faster in the mini-game, the higher the level... but after two hours I still can't manage to get Hover (I barely score 110 points most of the time, because the iron is so wobbly...) On the bright side I made some money and got a lot of Opera's KMs, so that will be nice when I get her. 

Note: I did give it one last shot, and wouldn't you know, I got the Hover ability... I didn't even score that high of points, so I'm confused? I did learn that the farther away a node is / more diagonal it is, the more points you earn, so perhaps it's advantageous to wait for further/diagonal nodes? I wish you luck obtaining the Nuclear Jet for Hover! I'll make a short trip back to the Mile Ruins and Garp Ruins and get items I missed, then go return to Ava City and talk to the Jabba the Hut Man again lol

We finally see a little plot in this game...!

Leviabor Ruins (First Trip)

The Leviabor Ruins sucked. I think everyone knows that lol I used Dias, Precis, and Celine but I highly recommend bringing Noel instead. Celine learned Energy Arrows, though, which helped a bit! I only did the required floors for the time being and I've been focusing on maxing out each characters main skill branch for now.

I sold a bunch of Gold ingots for like 8k Fol... IDK if I'll need any later (I'm sure they can be made with Alchemy) but I didn't feel like putting athritis-hands through the riggamaroll of Cooking.

Spell - Wind Blade - Celine - Requires: INT 12, Use Firebolt in battle Spell - Energy Arrows - Celine - Requires: MP 160+ / Resistance learned, Use Starlight in battle

Speaking of, I haven't learned any new KMs for Dias. I can't combo at all. I couldn't even combo with Ashton, who is supposedly the easiest... so yeah, late game is gonna be rough.

Ava City (After free from prison)

Remember the girl you saved and got sent to Leviabor prison for? If you talk to her boyfriend, he gives you an item based o what console you are playing on (Gameboy gives a Might Chain... Gameboy Color gives a ???. I'm using Gameboy Advance emulator, so I got a Lunar Talisman)

Yay, Ernest! I guess... I probably won't use him...

I kind of forgot about PAs, so here's some I did to take a break before the Gravis Forest. I remember my last playthrough I did this forest on the Super Gameboy and yeah... you thought it was bad in color. It's ten times worse when its limited to like, 2 colors... a monotone mess. If I didn't have the strategy guides I'd never get through it.

Private Action - Ava City - Bowman (IN) / Celine (OUT) -  Bowman has a daughter! And her name is Erys! :o Notes: If done before recruiting Opera, you get this PA. If after, an Opera PA occurs instead. You can't get both according to the guide I'm looking at. Apparently this PA leads to more rare items late game as it unlocks a PA later.

Private Action - Ava City - Chisato (IN) / Celine (OUT) - Chisato helps the girl on the west side of town find a job to support the girl’s brothers. Unlocks a hidden shop. The secret weapon shop (below) has decent upgrades!

Go through Gravis Forest until you find the hideout, then talk to the soldier on the west side and show him the permit you got in Ava.

Gravis Forest Part 1

Follow the beetles

Look for the old man

Use a map

If you can combo, this place might be pretty easy. I can't get past 2 hits, so I focused on my mages and spamming Dias' basic attack to keep the apes in the second section from decimating my party...

Celine learned Curse during my time in the forest. Spell - Curse - Celine - Requires Fairyology - Spark with Firebolt

Spell - Bless - Celine- Start (I had her spark this, I swear... but the guide says she starts with it...)

Also, I don't really use Noel, but he learned a ton of spells including Dispel, which is very handy when you get confused by the beetles.

Spell - Dispel - Noel - Start (Oh, I didn’t notice...) Spell - Silence - Noel - Start (Really? I guess I was looking under Magic and not Technique...)

Apparently he starts with Bless, too? IDK

Hideout

In the hideout, it will be registered to your teleporter, so if you want to switch some characters around, go for it. There's an inn and a shop in the hideout as well, so restock and move on through part 2.

Gravis Forest Part 2

For the gorilla boss, Dias had HP around 450+ and I let him take hits because I can't combo to stop the arm spin. Try to use the Up+B combo to "kill" the arms first, if you can. When you're back at the hideout again, talk to the guy out front to heal and then save. The boss, Atlas, died with one shot of Celine's Thunderbolt... sure is nice to see anything do damage in this game. You'll be healed and sent to he Slave Village. Save again and prepare for another boss... Three of Celine's Thunderbolts took it out. :)

Slave Village

Private Action - Slave Village - Precis (OUT) That PA in Slave City with Precis should be open. Noel asks Precis what's the matter and offers her one of Chisato's snacks to cheer her up :) When that doesn't work, Noel starts calling a doctor (Bowman) for her. Precis finally spills her worries, about a friend named Latry (Razzly maybe?) who might forget... to record Precis' soap opera... Noel is not amused.

After the events on your second trip to Slave Village, you open a new path to Nusa Beach. On the far left you can flip some switches to make a shortcut back to the ship... for some reason, I guess.

We have some optional dungeons to do for now, so return to the ship/restock/ect.

Remember those soldiers outside Ava City blocking that dungeon? We can go now.

Ralph Ruins - Optional

Be careful where you step, it's similar to Gravis and that you can fall easily.

The wires on the lower levels seem impassable; all you need is someone with the Jump field action.

I recommend bringing Precis with Hover so you can reach some treasure and also not fall as often. This is especially useful for the conveyor belts just like in Leviabor. All I can say is just gather as many batteries as you can and on the basement level, look for a generator near a red snake in the bottom left of the overall map that says something like "activates elevator movement". Head as high as you can on the elevators and then all the way left you'll see the crab boss. You have to live long enough, but 3 Thunderbolts takes him out easily. *update note about Precis in conveyors in Leviabor.

Behind the boss is a treasure with the first of 10 Rings we need for the Cave of Trials. Although I'm not planning to do them... but we did miss one in Garvis forest. If you want, go back and get it now (look for unusual, square hole right of the entrance to the forest). If I have time, I’ll add a guide at the end for the rings and how to open the last dungeon (as well as Celine’s Telelport).

Crane Ruins - Optional

BRING A FULL STOCK OF BOMBS, you'll need them! 

I highly recommend anytime you need to restock go to Scout village, because they often have sales on Blueberries and food ingredients. Plus, the bomb shop is right next to the item shop.

Crane Ruins are located south of Ava City (if you hit Slave Village you went too far, you need to go south, slightly east, south, and east again). Unfortunetly you need Precis (and a guide I saw recommended Ashton) for this dungeon, so you'll probably go with Dias, Ashton, and Precis... You could manage with Dias, Precis, and Noel, too. Celine is helpful for the machines and crabs, so if you don't need a healer, take her instead.

If you did that PA back in Mile Ruins, there's another with Ashton and Dias on the generator floor of the Crane Ruins. It's a shame you need Dias out, because you'll likely have to complete the dungeon and then return without him to see it. Luckily, it isn't too much of a feat.

Most of the enemies are easy here, except for the big rats. Try to avoid them and if you can't, use KMs if you have them or run.  

The upper floors have blocks you have to move onto buttons. Make < style arrows with them in the direction of doors you want open on that floor. When you get Floor 2 and 3, you can combine them to move say, > right and ^ up, but there's just some treasure here. Your goal is B1. You'll need Swim/Dive and Hover makes it easier. Collect the treasure by hovering to all the platforms and then take it section by section and dive for treasure. If you activate the generators on the bottom floor, you can also open up stairs to a boss. I tried a few times but Dias wasn't even scratching him, so I gave up for now. I'll come back to that ugly green bastard later.

Ocean Cave (Nusa Beach) - Optional

The final optional dungeon (Ocean Cave) is in Nusa Beach (go South as far as you can, if you got to Vanis city you didn't go far enough; look for the barnacles) and you need Swim/Dive to complete that, so chances are you'll be taking Precis then. I did check and other characters can learn it, but not as easy (well, Dias at least) but I'll just drag Precis along... I'm gonna gripe about it in my review, but it really sucks how you're forced to carry around Precis as an HM slave, since she sucks so much in battle. 99% of the time she's just dead in fights because it isn't worth the 5 blueberries to heal her. I think if they ever remake this game, there should be some sort of machine to carry around the abilities instead, so you don't waste a slot. Or, even better, a way to switch characters from the ship to your active party in dungeons... It would increase your options and this game is all about not giving you any options. For example, combos being the only way to give fighters more KMs is bad design. Not that they would have MP to use them anyway, because the ideal way to level them gives no MP increases... Just... bad design.

This is how an average fight is going for me. Fun! :(

I'm ranting a lot at this point because this Ocean Cave was my third dungeon that day and I was just burnt out and exhausted of enemies that take 5 minutes to kill, keep respawning, ect. Even with a map, knowing what to do is confusing. I went and found a lever I couldn't flip and a door that needs the lever to open? But then I read in the guide you need a keycard.... So this morning, that's where I'm at. Bored, tired, and I just want the game to give me a break.

The Ocean Cave is added into the teleporter, so feel free to leave/return for supplies if you need to. I decided to go back, use some SP, and experiment with Smithing.  Longsword + Meteorite (50 Point Score) should make a stronger sword, but we don't have Meteorite. *sigh* So my thought process was, well, I'm taking damage, so maybe I'll make better armor.

Enchantment Use the chart on this site to determine the Armor latent value.

How it works: Armor + Source = Better Armor. Each Armor has a set amount of points needed to make it based on the formula below. I'll use the example the guide provided me. Formula: Armor Latent Points + Score Divided by 2 = Total Score (The Total Score determines what you get) Magic Resist Armor (35 latent points) + Score of 27 or higher Divided by 2 = 31 Total Score = Resist Armor possible.

I want to make a Duel Suit, as it's one of the best armors... So I used: Resist Armor (25) + Score of 125 or more = 150 Divided by 2 = 75 Total Score in theory should get a Duel Suit... (Note: I couldn’t get the score high enough, so no... I think I need Titania Source and max level for Enchantment...)

I'm not entirely clear how Sources play into the calculation, but they seem to provide some sort of bonus when scoring points? So, save scum and use rare Sources to easily create high level armor. (High level sources: Elf, Dark Elf, Titania)

I tried for a little while, but the two just kept swapping between Resist/Magic armor. I think I need Celine's Enchantment level higher (it's only 4) to make the mini-game easier, so we may as well get back to the dungeon and get some SP for that.

Back at the Ocean Cave... The keycard we need is on the third floor. Try to hang left for most of the time and you should reach it across a tiny water section. I went to where the guide said the card was and was back at the lever, which I could magically pull now. I have no idea what's going on (perhaps you have to examine the door on the lower level first, which is bullshit) but we should be able to move forward now. At the statue room, pull all the levers except the reset, go down the stairs, hop down, pull the green blocks, and drop down. You can unlock the door for later (you have to return with Teleport to get the treasure... ughhhh) and go fight the boss who is easier than almost every enemy in the damn cave. Grab the chest behind it and leave so we can go do the story again.

I will say, it is nice we get to see an Edifian as a reward for this bonus dungeon... So there's that.

Vanis City

Don't waste money on the Elf Sources; you'll be able to buy the good ones soon.

I've been wondering where Opera is too. :( She's my favorite character, so imagine how sad I was that you can't use her for half of this game. Speaking of, this is almost the half way point. Not including resets and deaths, I've logged about fifteen hours playtime, so seems about right. The shops don't offer any better weapons, but there is some better armor for your mages. Get that when you can.

Private Action - Ashton OUT Noel IN - Ashton's feeling a little hopeless and Noel tries to cheer him up.

Private Action - Leon OR Opera IN, Ernest OUT - (I used Leon) They discuss how strange the planet feels (as if man-made) and how Edifice compares to Expel.

Private Action - Chisato OUT - Chisato has one line that just says Vanice City is kinda peaceful.Talk to the guy in the bar and we learn Opera is researching with another scientist in the City of Knott. Head South of town once you're ready. 

Road to Knott

Bring a few bombs. Most of the enemies are easy.

Don’t walk forward on the beautiful screen above... you take damage lol

Ah, the infamous

Ruddle sidequest

begins. If you explore thoroughly, you'll find him on the way.

Please use CTR F to find my updated guide later (See: Scream), because I made an error here.

Spell - Noel - Cure Light - Requirements: INT 40+ stats, spark with Heal Spell - Noel - Fairy Heal - Requirements; INT 70+  stats, spark with Cure Light

Noel knows this game is gonna ramp up, huh?

Knott

The Blue Sphere, huh? I’ll be back for you, sir.

Oh my god we finally get new boots and a new weapon for Dias. There's also Rune Bucklers, if you haven't gathered enough from dungeons for your mages. You can also buy the Dark Elf Sources now, so level up someone in Enchantment (Celine is difficult because you need to max her Tech first... so you can't level it to max, but you can get it high level) and try to craft some better armor.

Speaking of, Dias and Celine have 2-3 of their skills maxed in their primary category. I have been avoiding battles on the Road to Knott, so I may go back and train. The plants are fairly easy and they give around 35 SP each.

Enchantment, attempt 2

It took me about 10 resets to get a Magic Armor and a Dark Elf Source to become a Magic Resist Armor. I had to score 50 to get it. The trick is finding the 3rd checkpoint (when the cane glows white) before the timer runs out. When I tried again with the Magic Resist and a Dark Elf Source, after only 1 checkpoint I somehow got the Nexus Armor... I don't get it, either, you guys... Ideally I want another Nexus Armor and something stronger for Celine. I created a Mithril Coat for Celine and it seems if you get checkpoints in the center, it scores higher. Part of this may just be luck. I wish I understood it better...

I’m on my way! Woosh~

Knott Secret Ruins

Once you're ready head into the laboratory of Knott (top right of city) through the 2nd room on the right, at the back. I can't help much with the dungeon, so please follow a guide. 

Opera and Dias are my favorite characters... I feel re energized, even if I can’t use her in battle right now... (You CAN use her, but there isn’t any reason to over Dias, sadly.)

After you run into Opera, go down another floor, move the switch to the left in the first room (I used Noel with Pull because I wasn’t taking Precis again if I didn’t have to) and then head down a few times and you'll be at the boss. When you get to the room with the two big long-nosed blue guys (Carlas???) use Celine's Thunderbolt to take them out and save before going through the bottom right door.

In a random battle I accidentily used Bless instead of Thunderbolt. Celine got Anti.

Spell - Anti - Celine - Requires: RES 50+ stats, spark with Bless

Spell - Magnum Tornado - Noel - Requires INT 45+ - Spark with Wind Blade

I love how Rival casually is like "let's look for the LOTR stone!" and we just go with it.

I think I have trauma from the “join event” text from Star Ocean: the Second Story Ending 86 Guide I made... ;__;

The boss isn't too bad. Celine's Thunderbolt takes out a few parts. Finish him off with Dias forward stab regular attack and you should be good. I did have to heal a few times with Noel. After the fight, grab the Palantir and teleport back to the ship, restock, and then go find Rival in Knott.

Knott (again) lol Meet with Rival. She explains that she met Opera while looking for new discoveries. Rival is trying to find some ancient spaceship and asks everyone to go explore ruins. (For real, we should have just taken parts from Knott and fixed our ship and GTFO lol we have to help her because Opera helped her... oh, wait, no, we said Rival helped Opera after she crash landed... sure lol Opera only saved Rival from some rando rolly polly. Whatever. We have to go meet a guy at the bar in Vanis City.

Vanis City (return) Leave Knott and teleport to the ship and then to Vanis. Go to the bar and talk to the green guy, Simon, to learn about some ruins. The Ocean Cave, to be exact... which we already did. Upon leaving the bar someone shows up and says go to Knott! So back we go.

Knott (AGAIN) You'll be forced to fight red beetles, like the ones in Gravis. They should be cake now if you've levelled Dias a bit. They took a few forward slash basic attacks each. Same strategy with the 3 grey beetles. Once you save Rival, you find out that they unleashed some awful monsters from Gravis forest's underground. When you're ready, go to the door at the back of Rival's room that you couldn't go to before.

Gravis' Forest Path

I took Dias, Celine, Noel. Make sure you're fully stocked, this area isn't on the ship teleporter.

Bring a bomb if you're playing on a Gameboy/Super Gameboy 1 (Note: must be original, not a Color or Advance) and when you come upon a tower, you can use a hidden door on the right to enter or blow up the crack with a bomb (Mobile port only). I'm really kinda ticked because if you choose the item on the right you get a Blue Sphere just handed to you. This plus that Might Chain from earlier makes playing on a Gameboy or Super Gameboy 1 almost worth it... So, sadly I didn't get this item. I remember in my old playthrough this was around where I put the game down because the angel inside looks like Lenneth. Her sprite gets reused a lot in this game... I really thought it was Lenneth, though! :p Apparently her name is Maria--maybe an allusion to Star Ocean Til the End of Time (this title was a holdover until 3 released, so...)

Continue forward along the path until you reach the cave. Along the way are more of the red beetles. For the boss fight ahead, if you're using Celine, you may want to aquire Ray or Southern Cross. Here's how: Use Starlight (have MP 100+, INT 40+) to gain Ray and then use Ray (260 MP+, 80+ INT, know Herbology) to spark it. It's highly likely you won't have her Tech maxed out yet to learn Herbology for Southern Cross, but Ray should work in a pinch. It only took me four battles to spark Ray.

Gravis Forest II / Gravis Forest Cave

The red beetles seem to go down quicker with Starlight, but also Dias should be taking them out in 1-3 hits on average. I also had a red beetle drop a Mithril Mesh once I reached the forest, which is an upgrade to the Nexus Armor.

There are many hidden paths that lead to treasure, ect. so make sure you have a map handy. Go right and just keep going right and you'll stumble upon the Brown Card. After this, explore as thoroughly as possible to get everything. Most of the enemies are really easy, especially if you get initiative.

There is one room on the center/right side that has a large enemy called the Dragon Warrior. Luckily, you'll need Teleport so you'll have to come back later for this. If you beat him 5 times you get one of the rings for the bonus dungeon. If you have Ashton, you'll also get some cool dialogue between Gyoro and Ururun.

When you come across the room with two levers in the center, move the left one and continue exploring a bit. You'll need to get to Floor 2 to finish the puzzle. Along the way you'll probably see two chests, one in the top left and one lower/right from that. Once again, you'll need Teleport for them. I don't know what dev expects me to backtrack for this crap, because I don't plan to. Go across the bridge you lowered to Floor 2, flip the switch. Falling here does nothing, so don't worry about it. Go back across and you'll see some yellowish stairs. Use Jump to get back to the double lever room and swap the order from before, which lowers the stairs completely. Save before going to the boss room.

Apsaras (hey, I recognize you from Megaten!)... not how I expected you to look. Anyway, I tried the Japanese website guide of using Ray, but... it did fucking nothing. The Official guide only recommends raising STR as high as possible and says even specials do very little here. Basically, this battle is gonna be a slog. Use items to your advantage.

Seriously, this boss sucks. I almost put the game down.

My strategy was to control Dias and do a sort of attack a bit, back off/heal as needed, attack some more. Be careful, if you take out it's legs, it just insta-kills everyone after a few attacks... I'm seriously debating using cheats for this fight, because it's that hard. I KNOW the game wants me to combo to prevent it from attacking, but when you suck at stupid fighting game ass skills, it's useless. There really needs to be any kind of work around...

Okay, so I was reading up and the JP website says Dias just needs MP and to attack based on range for some of the lower level killer moves. Go figure, he only just now started getting an MP boost. I still can't combo for shit (got a 6 somehow in the boss fight) but I did put some points into Awakening. However, I don't think that's what helped... So I equipped this random ass ring I had because I think it gives you Strong Blow? Anyway, this boss went down in like 20 seconds once I had it on Dias! I DON'T KNOW WHAT THIS GAME IS ANYMORE. For information on where I got the ring, it was on B1 Floor of the Ocean Cave! It's called the Eclipse Ring and the Official guide translates the ability added as "Strike". I don't know what this ability is exactly but it seems to have saved my ass here. I got flashback to the Protection Rings / Barker fight in Star Ocean the Second Story... Ironically, that boss fight was what kind of gave me the idea to look at accessories. Nice to see something stayed from 2 that was actually worthwhile.

Return to the ship, restock, return to Knott and go to the lab and talk to Rival. She explains that the Edifians were destroyed by a flood/tidal wave and that someone may have caused it. To learn more, she asks us to take her to Scream (and Lung). These names, bro... Anyway, we gotta go back to the road to Knott and find a new pathway.

Road to Knott 2 If you remember where we saw Ruddle, with those plant octopus guys, go back there. Rival opens the previously locked door and we're at Scream.

Scream You will need Precis' Hover if you want all the items, but they should be gemstones and armor you saw like four dungeons ago. What you really want are the Sharp Edge and Sorceress Knuckles, if SO2 taught me anything. I was pretty boggled considering those are potentially strong / really strong weapons for Claude and Rena in SO2... You just need Push for those, so Noel should be fine. (Note: I later learned Rena uses knives, so... I guess the knuckles are good for Noel.)

Star Ocean has this thing where it really ramps up it’s environments late game and I’m feeling it! Scream has great graphics and atmosphere. (I forgot to get a picture, though...)

Once you get the weapon upgrades, go through the right door in that same area where Rival is waiting. There's a teleport pad but you can set it to specific places. Going to Nusa Beach or Mile Shop don't have a way back, so don't bother. Select Scream Floor 2 and keep trudging along. Don't go through the upper door. There's a PA with Rena later and if you go now, you lose the chance to complete it.

Your goal is to get the entire tower to line up. Once you get to 4th Floor, save, because the boss is on Floor 5 and he's a bastard. First, I controlled Dias and charged the Minotaur to get some distance between it and the mages. Anything this dude uses KO's mages on impact. I mostly used Celine (with a fire boost and a ring that decreases cast time) with Ray. I wish I had Southern Cross, as it would do more damage... :( It was a big fucking struggle. I used like 4 revives, quite a few MP items, and a all party heal item. Somehow I won. If you get one part of him destroyed he should go down pretty quick after, even if it doesn't look that way. I also had to use a save state about halfway through the battle to save time. It's like 30% luck and 50% cursing, but you'll whittle him down somehow. Just don't let your mages anywhere near him whatsoever and revive immediately. If you wait too long to revive and they're behind the Minotaur, they are good as perma-dead, because he'll attack before you get to even move them out of the way. This entire boss was BS, almost as much as the last one. It's a trend in this game that needs to die.

City of Lung

Ruddle Sidequest Okay, in my last section I wasn't sure about the Ruddle quest. Unfortunetly, I chose the wrong direction and it lead to a dead end (the guide I was following was incorrect, so when I checked the Official Guide... yeah...), so this quest is over for me now that I've reached Lung. For the correct path, use the slapped together, Google translated pics I posted above. (I wanted to add the photo here, but Tumblr would NOT save it for some reason)

So much for my Fairy Ring :( I'm pretty peeved as it's so far back and I'm not doing those boss fights again. However, to make a Fairy Ring (halves MP cost, just like SO2), you can use Rune Metal and score between 270-319 with Jewelry Making (this is how the ROM translates it). I didn't have any Rune Metal, so I might try later.

Private Action *This PA has a small window, do it immediately - IN: Precis - Ship - Rival admires the ship and gives you a Tri-Emblem (increase all stats). I'm unsure if it breaks or something, so I'll save it for the end... This won't be availible if you talk to the Priest in Lung, so do this PA immediately.

Proceed down the path in Lung and you'll be escorted to the Priest, who is promptly killed by Rival. She also forces Claude and Rena to crash on Edifice, just like she did you.

She is the planet's "devil". She leaves and a remaining priest takes you to the top floor to meet an Edifian named Rose.

Rose explains Rival killed the Priest to get access to the Grand Knott, a weapon. Rose sacrifices a literal lung (I guess that's why the city is named that? lol) so you can breathe underwater when you go investigate the Comsat / Komsa Ruins.

Comsat Ruins - Bring a few bombs. - Equip Stone Checks

With the Aqualung, Dias can now use Swim/Dive, so we don't necessarily need to bring Precis. The dungeon is fairly straightforward. If a room doesn't loop back, look for a Microchip; this unlocks more floors on the elevator. There is also an item here we'll need to get Claude (yeah, he has a shitty sidequest; luckily this is the only item you’ll need for it), so make sure you nab the Minsidia by going 80% the way left on the continental shelf, then down to get the chest near the bottom. You'll have to backtrack, so be prepared. Once you backtrack once, teleport to the ship. This way you can just quickly return to the shelf by going to the ship/beginning of the dungeon. Anytime I got back to the starting floor, I went to heal/restock since it makes life easier. I avoided a lot of the enemies here as well, like the rhino-dino looking guys, because they just OKO'd my party all the time.

After getting the Minsidia, go back to the beginning of the continental shelf and retrace your steps across, but go all the way left and all the way down. You may want to grab Precis first because the two treasures here require Hover (a weapon for her and for Ernest--not worth trading out your healer, IMO). You'll now be in the seabed. You might be able to hover if you go left for a shortcut, IDK, but the path around is clockwise. If you want some treasure, go to the first door you see, but if you want to move onto the boss, just keep going clockwise towards the center.

I've had to do a lot of resets just because enemies KO Celine instantly :/ I've been using her Magic Shot field action to get the jump on some enemies and start battle controlling  her. A Thunderbolt takes out the Saber Fins in one shot. The Nautilus' take a lot of damage from Thunderbolt too, but to preserve MP, try to finish them off with Dias. They cause poison, so have Noel w/Dispel or cure poisons handy.

If you can get Celine's MP 200+ and INT 60+, you may have a good chance of sparking Thunderstorm, which may be an option we can use going further since Southern Cross isn't obtainable yet...

The red shark is a sub-boss and if you got Thunderstorm, he goes out in 1-3 casts of that. When it attacks again, you wake up in Aqua City and are greeted by an Edifian. Is that what we're doing here? Talking to them? It's so strange we go through this dungeon instead of searching for Claude/Rena immediately... just sayin'. Go around and talk to the Edifians for the first plot in awhile. You'll learn they fought Rival 200 years ago and failed when she flooded the planet. We also learn Claude and Rena crashed near Nusa Beach.

When you go to talk to the leader, they go on some typical Tri-Ace writing about the Aqualung being able to carry Rose's thoughts and that's how they know who you are and that the Priest wanted you to fight Rival. The leader goes onto say we need two more Edifian's help and must go to Ax and Azul and pass their trials. It's pretty similar to SO2 and the Four Fields. Head right from the leader's room and there are two warps.

Return to the ship and restock as needed. It's time to finally get Rena and Claude. Go to Nusa Beach (Use the shortcut in the Crash Forest or go through Slave Village passage [I also realized the upper left exit of Aqua City is a shortcut, later on... oops]) and get Rena, because you can't get Claude without her. One thing the website guide notes is they are completely optional. There is some text where Claude laments if you fail to recruit them, but since Rena is useful and we want the team reunited... let's go get them and level Rena up!

Nusa Beach Revisisted (Rena) Go to the location shown above (near one of the cities, I think? Before the Sea Cave) and you'll find Rena!

I hope you've been saving Knife weapons... apparently Rena uses them in this one. It feels like a reference to her og PS1 art, where she had a short sword / dagger. She also uses mage armors, so you may need to go purchase some of the better stuff in Knott/Lung. We have to "level" her anyway, so use any spare SP on her and go train somewhere if need be. Go to Lung to upgrade first, then go to Knott since that's our destination. Claude has a disease that a scientist named Rush there can cure.

Also, while you're at Lung, you may want to invest in some Titania Sources and upgrade some things, especially since Rena probably won't have an Isis Tiara, we may want to make her one or something better.

Raising Rena

*Note, she will not learn Gravity Press with this method, BUT Celestial Arrow is better anyway.

Sense - Physical Sensation, Danger Sense, Radio Waves(Transmission)

Battle - Parry, Quigong (I didn't learn these, because I didn't see them come up quickly...)

The above are optional but learn one set before the other.

After learning Sense skills, learn all TECH skills through Lezard Techno.

After learning all the above, raise INT until you get Lost Magic.

I levelled her at the base of the seabed. Use Celine's Thunderbolt to take out the Balloon Fish in a few hits. Enter the cave door and go back out to respawn. He gives 60 SP a go. I just refilled MP with Blackberries until I ran out, rinse/repeat. The cost of the Blackberries can suck, but don't forget that Scout often has them on sale. Also, depending on your playstyle, you may find an easier enemy that gives high SP, just do what works for you. In one "trip" I got Rena to a 67 Skill Level. Everyone else is around 100~ so I figured, close enough. I also raised Taijitsu a little for Celine and Rena so their HP was around 100 each.

Knott Revisisted (Claude) Go to the first door on the left of the science building where all those dungeons were to find Rush. He needs the Minsidia, which we already have. He makes the medicine and so we go to Vanis City.

Vanis City Revisited (Claude) You'll see a big guy right when you teleport there. Talk to him. Claude will be waiting at the ship if you want to use him.

Now we can return to Aqua City. We'll take on Ax first, since it's a bit easier.

Ax - Right

Go the upper left door of the area and climb the shell. You'll face the Lord of the Sea who gives you hints on how to progress. These change each new playthrough, but for my own notes, here's what they were in my playthrough: Go through the door of bubbles. He also gives us something, but I have no clue what it was. (Okay, I'm dumb. Realized this on door 2... grab the item bag that appears behind the guy you fought! There's an item in it.)

Next aim for the door right, right again, and down. There's a door where you repeat steps. There's the King of the Sea who says (in my playthrough) go through the bubble door two times.

Next go up and right through the door and repeat the process a final time. Now is the Master of the Sea. His clue for my playthrough was: You have to go through the doors four times in total.

Lovely. At this point I was running low on blackberries, so I left to restock. I also wanted to see if I could get Rena and spells since we've amassed some SP. To learn Fairy Heal, we need Fairyology. I think because INT is NOT opposite TECH, it's alright to raise and we won't lose points, since we will level it after INT anyway. So I went and spammed Cure Light to learn Fairy Heal. In about 3 fights on the road to Knott, I got Fairy Heal AND Fairy Light in the same battle by spamming Cure Light and using Fairy Heal for the first time... We FINALLY have a full party cure! If we spam Fairy Heal, we have a chance to learn Raise Dead, too...

Item Creation: Jewelry Making

I really kind of want a Fairy Ring for Rena, but I can't get the points higher than 130-150, when I need 200+... I did get an extra Star Necklace (reduces cast time) using 1 of my Rune Metals, though. You'll need to buy the Magical Rasp from Lung and try to make a Circle or Cross shape for the highest points. The highest I got was 180 making circles... :( I think I need the level higher, but it conflicts with Celine's learning path...

I screwed around with Compounding, since Rena had it at level 6 after I trained her up earlier. If you mix Thyme and Rosemary, they make the basic Resurrect item if you score 150ish. Nice to get revives. I know Athelas makes resurrection items and some MP items in SO2, but I don't think they exist here. The best item, the Metox, is obtained through connect battles, so that's out.

Item Creation: Compounding

Thyme and Thyme with a low score can make Mixed or Fruit Syrup (HP/MP small and medium restore) and seem like an easy/good combo to make for the dungeon treks. To get Thyme, you can hunt Hippos in Garp. There's 3 right at the entrance and they go down super fast now that we're so late in the game. Bonus, it can be an easy but grindy way to amass some SP (19 SP each I think), so it's a win-win if you got a TV show to binge and wanna grind a bit. Just remember you can only carry 15 of an item, but doesn't hurt to have a full stack and extra so you don't have to leave dungeons as often. Another alternative is to grab Bowman and go to Scout Village, exit, go left and explore the first two screens for herbs, walk back to the village real quick, and repeat. You should have a plethora of herbs at your disposal after.

Another good herb combo:

Lavendar and Lavendar (Score: Auto / 150+) = Resurrection Mist  (Revives one 100% HP.) If you score around 80, you can get a Mixed Syrup, too.

Lavendar and Rosemary (150+) make a Cure Stone.

Lavendar and Thyme (150+) can make Cure Paralysis.

Rosemary and Rosemary (170+) can make a Mental Pot (increases Symbology in fights)

Now, to get back to the game for a bit... I returned to the bottom/center door near the crab because apparently there's one more guy to fight. He is the Demon of the Abyss, just a giant crab. His hint for my file was: There's a tricky room in the center of the tower, you won't be able to leave it just walking normally. After the door of bubbles, you must go through the door of waves.

Once done, go back to the second door we went through (the one that was right, right, down, next to 2 crabs); this will lead to the central tower that just seemed to loop endlessly if you visited before. On either side there are two doors. The left is the wave door and the right is the bubble door. There are two gaps that must be hovered/jumped over. Based on our clues, we need to: Go through the door of bubbles two times. We have to go through the doors four times altogether. After the door of bubbles, we have to go through the door of waves. My first guess wasn't right, so I'm not sure I understand the riddle... You'll know if you failed because you auto-fall into one of the gaps. My solution was: Bubble, Wave, Bubble. I have no idea why. Go up the central tower, Raum, one of the Edifians, is waiting at the top right.

After speaking with Raum, we see a scene of Rival raising the Grand Knott (tower/weapon thing, kinda reminds me of Vane from Lunar). You'll be teleported back to the teleporters, where we can now take on Azul.

If there's any PA's you want to do in Ava City, do them now. I'm not sure if they become unavailible after the events of the second tower / talking to the leader after completing both towers...

Azul - Left Start by heading left and down through a hidden path. Step into the pool/teleporter. Grab the treasure and go up. This is where the official guide said to go first, but we need an orb first to open the door. Go back to the entrance, go down and right, right, down and you'll get a Devil Egg in the treasure box. Go back to the entrance and go all the way left and down to get the Devil Fruit. Go back to the entrance a third time, go right through the pool and up, up, then right. You'll see a hole. Put the Devil Fruit there. Do the same thing in the next room with the Devil Egg, then move the two blocks to the lit up areas in their rooms to unlock a pool teleport back near the red shark.

Love the Tria reference lol These guys were so immersion breaking / over the top I loved it

Go through, grab the Blue Orb, and go back. If you go down, left, up there is another block to move (it doesnt change anything yet). Return to the entrance and go all the way left and get on the teleporter. Defeat the two fish to open the doors. Make your way upward until you see another block to move. This time it changes something. Go down and right through the pool teleporter. Grab the item and go back, go up to another pool teleporter. You can skip the first one, but the second teleporter has a Star Cloak you'll really want for a mage. Go back to where you moved the block on the same floor (left, up) and go left through the hidden passage. Go back to the entrance after grabbing the Green Orb. You may want to leave/restock and come back because the boss is soon. There's one orb left. From the entrance go left, down, through the teleporter, then up through the door we can now open. Toss the cap on one of the mages and get the Red Orb. Now we can open the boss door, so prepare/save and head up to put the orbs into the door with the red hinges (similar to the Green orb door we just busted up). You gotta defeat all the enemies. A few Thunderbolts take out the crab. I just ran from the dragon guys since they waste so much MP. A few Thunderstorms took out the boss really quick!

Yeah, this is a lot like Vane’s destruction but in reverse lol

After you go back to Aqua and watch Rival and Ava City duke it out. We learn Rival powered Grand Knott with the Palantir Stone. The Edifians confirm Ava City is destroyed.

Remember those damn elevator ruins from early game? Yeah... :/ Rival has nestled Grand Knott into it and is waiting for us to stop her. They explain the Leviabor Ruins have powers of the ancient race and it's needed to power Grand Knott, which is docked and free to enter. Except for a barrier, which they can get rid of, so who cares. Anyway, I'd prep by trying to make better weapons, armor, and items. Make food, curatives, ect. Then when you're ready, go to Ava City and the Leviabor Ruins. This isn't the final dungeon, by the way. For some reason the game is gonna continue quite awhile. Luckily there is a final city soon that has a ton of good stuff, so you can probably trudge through the 10 Seals and Leviabor fairly easily. We'll see...

Let’s take a detour with...

Private Action Palooza! (aka A lot of PAs...)

There aren't many PAs in this game, but I wanted to go see any still left. There's a few more late game that get you some ultimate weapons, apparently, so I don't want to miss them and I'll include them in this guide. I'll note if there's any that were missed based on time (since some may have closed after the events at Ax/Azul)

Okay, it’s wierd controlling Claude again... :p

Opera, is this necessary??

Spaceship - Chisato OUT - Speak to Chisato to gain her ultimate weapon, the Mirage. (A SO2 reference maybe?)

Ultimate Weapons

You'll notice they have 0 stats. It's because you need a Blue Sphere (Alchemy) and to take them to the guy in... Knott, I think? I'll have to double check.

Road to Knott (Go to Vanis City south exit, down, right, right, down) - Chisato IN, Dias OUT - DiasxChisato shippers will love this PA--Chisato tells Dias it's dangerous to be out in the wild alone and that first impressons are important. She basically says his aloof and succinct words make it hard for the party to understand where he's coming from and everyone worries.)

Ava City - Opera IN, Celine OUT - After completing Ax/Azul / Before Ava is destroyed / Bowman daughter PA can't have been seen (?) - Obviously I couldn't do this one for multiple reasons...

Slave Village (upper right house) - Opera, Dias IN, Leon, Bowman OUT - Leon and Bowman are playing a card game. Bowman lectures Leon on thinking too much about the game, which is causing Leon's losing streak. Dias lectures them for being nonchalant when the world needs saving, but agrees breaks are good, so Bowman offers to play. Opera taught them the game (from Earth - Hanafuda).

Vanice City (go right twice from entrance) - Bowman IN, Opera, Ernest OUT - Bowman sees Opera buying a ton of alcohol. Opera offers Bowman some (apparently the alcohol is better than Earth) and I agreed to let Bowman live it up. They go back to the inn to drink. Eventually, Bowman passes out and Opera keeps drinking. It wouldn't be Star Ocean without someone getting shitfaced, you know? Opera leaves to buy more when she runs out and Ernest brings Bowman back to the ship, telling him not to attempt to keep up with Opera again... lol

Road to Knott (Exit Knott) - Precis IN, Opera OUT - Opera's gun is veering left, so Opera asks if Precis can fix it. Opera's good with machines, but not computer parts... I agreed for Precis to look at it. Opera declines though, scared Precis will return it over-designed. I asked Opera after the PA, too, and Precis gets all mad because Opera won't let her within 10 feet of the gun in fear Precis will make it into an automaton...

Knott (second floor item shop) - Opera IN, Precis OUT - Precis comments on Knott's dark atmosphere, compared to her school. Opera mentions El was a scholar... I think this is a mistranslation as she probably said "Ern", meaning Ernest.

Spaceship - Ashton OUT - Ashton gives you his ultimate weapon 83 Inn's Claw (ROM) / Gine's Claw (Japanese website translation--I think this might be XINE?! Did XINE hand over a talon?!). Ashton says that Gyoro and Ururun want him to use the weapon, but Ashton says it was a gift from (Rasugas)? Does he mean Lasguss (mountains)? Perhaps from his home town that was scrapped in SO2? He says it has the spirit of a djinn inside. I swear I read in an interview Ashton's hometown had something to do with a djinn...

Note before these two PAs, bring Ashton and Claude with you. Dias should be able to handle any enemies. Do NOT bring Precis or Opera.

Gravis Forest (Summit, where the boss was) - Ashton IN, Precis OUT - Ashton asks Precis if she can repair the ship soon. Precis says that means she'll go back to Earth and Ashton to Expel. Since they're supposed to be canonical in a way, I stated 'We'll be seperated again'. Precis tells Ashton he hasn't changed in two years, because he's sad about being seperated again. Precis says it's a good thing he hasn't changed, giggles, and runs off.

Ah, if I'd known about this... I'd brought Claude, too... If you do take my advice, try going down one screen and returning to see if the PA triggers, otherwise you may have to backtrack like I did. If you're lost, just keep heading up from the Hideout as best you can. It doesn't take too long as the enemies that remain go down really quick.

Gravis Forest (Summit) - Claude IN, Opera OUT - Claude snaps Opera out of reading a book. She's exploring the wreckage of her ship and gathering things she might want to keep. I was curious so I asked 'What were you reading?' The Armoured Death and the Knight of Fire are what Claude notices. He says they're very military, even noting Opera's jacket. However, Opera hates war, she just likes good stories that are fiction and finds her jacket comfortable. When Opera mentions a far off planet, Claude reminds Opera that he's part of the Pangalactic Federation (she forgot!)

Nusa Beach (use the Crash Forest entrance) - Rena IN, Chisato OUT - Chisato is worried about the universe constantly at war, saying the Nedians were a peaceful people. I told her 'There's hope in the future' basically. If you talk to Chisato after, she says because of the events two years ago, she became a Battle Reporter, specifically. :)

Road to Gravis (Had to look up where this was... It's the area with the tower where Maria was, so go to Knott and use the back door where Rival used to hang out. Travel down the ladder, through the little tunnel, and you'll see Celine when you exit.) - Rena IN, Celine OUT - Rena finds Celine looking pale. I said 'I'm more worried'. Celine says a bug fell on her (reminds me of the trope they used in the EX anime) If you talk to Celine after, Rena says bugs don't bother her much.

Scream (2F of Serpent Ruins, teleport to Serpent Ruins, leave, head right, then head for the top right of the dungeon) - Rena IN - Defeat the bird. The lady with the bento will die. Use Rena's Rebirth to revive them. This ability seems to be finicky? I guess use it in front of the "block" of floor where the lady died, and it should revive her. If you go to the back there's now a jam shop. Let me tell you, I was so mad lol I was hoping it would have the Aloe Jam that was so useful in SO2... NONE of the jams restore MP... FML. Buy the Blueberry Jam (20% HP restore) at least for dungeon crawling, otherwise this was pointless for the effort involved...

Lung (item shop) - Requires Bowman's daughter PA to have been done - Celine IN, Bowman OUT - Bowman needs help deciding what to get, a dress for Nineh or a toy for Erys. Yeah, the toy seems the better choice, but it's trash compared to the Marvel Dress you get otherwise. (Marvel from SO1? Interesting lol) Move the Star Cloak to Rena and give Celine the massive boost from the Marvel Cloak.

That's all for now! :o We've only got a few PAs left for later... Where were we? Right, Leviabor Ruins...

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[easygenogram]

Genograms: A Smarter Way to Understand Family Dynamics and Client Histories

Knowing a client's family history frequently unlocks deeper problems in psychology, therapy, or social work. The mental and emotional well-being of a person is shaped in part by patterns of behavior, generational trauma, and relational dynamics. Still, conventional approaches to charting family history can be slow and ineffective. Here, a genogram creator changes the game by enabling fast and effective building of thorough family structures.

With the ability to create genograms online, professionals may visually map out difficult family ties in a fraction of the time. Therefore improving client results and treatment sessions.

Why Family Histories Matter More Than You Could Possibly Know

Whether you work as a therapist, social worker, or psychology student, you have probably encountered situations when a client's problems originate from familial dynamics. Whether it's hereditary mental health issues, repeated relationship patterns, or drug abuse, a genogram generator lets clear, graphic forms highlight these relationships. If you need to create a genogram free, using an online tool can help visualize these connections effortlessly.

Consider working with a customer experiencing trust problems and anxiousness. Using an online genogram maker will help you graphically see how generational conflicts, divorces, or emotional estrangement might have led to their present difficulties. A well-organized family genogram lets you quickly identify trends instead of depending on disorganized notes and lengthy talks, increasing your sessions' efficiency.

The Time-Consuming Struggle of Manual Genogram Creation

Traditionally, when you create a genogram online free entailed sitting with a client and manually drawing up family structures—a method that compromises necessary session time. Many customers prefer to concentrate on their current issues and wonder why they should go through this process.

Imagine now being able to transmit a genogram template to your client before the appointment. They cover fundamental details—name, relationships, and important family events—so that you are ready to delve into meaningful conversation by the time you meet. This method saves time and lets clients participate more actively in their therapeutic process.

Students and Instructors: A Better Way to Learn Genograms

Mastery of genograms is essential for students pursuing social work, marriage and family therapy, or psychology. However, manually sketching them can be difficult, particularly for huge family trees. Online genograms help students concentrate on analysis instead of spending hours drawing out complex associations, streamlining the process.

Teachers can also gain from an online genogram maker by giving their pupils ready-made templates with which to work. Students can use a genogram website, which creates an interactive and engaging learning environment instead of battling hand-drawn diagrams.

Family systems therapy professors can let students generate and examine thorough family histories in real-time by including a genogram builder artificial intelligence tool in their courses. This clarifies for students interpersonal relationships, mental health patterns, and intergenerational trauma.

How Genograms Improve Client-Therapist Collaboration

Beyond only visual help, a well-organized genogram sketching tool improves therapist-client cooperation. Using a genogram maker driven by artificial intelligence will let you quickly update family histories as they change. Clients participate more in the process, and therapists better understand how family factors shape current problems.

A genogram creator, for example, can enable marriage therapists to spot relationship trends. Trauma counselors can also benefit from a genogram creator artificial intelligence tool in tracking the generational effect of past tragedies. Therapists can track development and make data-driven judgments with an easily changeable digital record.

A Game-Changer for Social Workers and Mental Health Professionals

Complex family situations involving child welfare, marital abuse, and behavioral issues sometimes find social workers handling them. Access to a family genogram creator will enable one to spot at-risk people, grasp intergenerational cycles of abuse or neglect, and organize sensible treatments.

Online, a genogram generator offers a neat and ordered approach to recording a child's family surroundings. Social workers can observe who significantly influences the child's life, whether instability patterns exist, and how outside events affect their welfare.

Genograms created online can be used in mental health nursing to monitor genetic and cognitive diseases such as depression, anxiety disorders, or schizophrenia. Nurses and psychiatrists can design individualized treatment strategies using a genogram drawing tool by evaluating a patient's risk factors depending on family history.

Marriage and Family Therapists: A Must-Have Tool for Relationship Insights

When you create a genogram online free, it is quite helpful in marital and family therapy. Many problems in relationships result from firmly rooted-family patterns. Therapists can assist couples in seeing how their childhood shapes their present relationship dynamics by charting these trends with a genogram creator artificial intelligence tool.

Tension can arise, for instance, if one spouse comes from a family history of conflict avoidance while the other grew up in an atmosphere where conflicts were frequent. By helping to reveal these influences, a genogram generator enables more focused treatment sessions.

Seeing their family histories helps couples get a fresh viewpoint on their relationships. It can inspire new ideas in communication and a more tremendous respect for how their background shapes their emotional reactions.

Making Research Easier for Students and Professionals

In social work or psychology, when you create a genogram free, it helps you organize data collection. A genogram maker online offers a consistent approach to record and examine results whether your research is on family systems in many cultures, generational trauma, or patterns of addiction.

Students working on case studies might more successfully communicate their research using an online genogram generator. Their audience will better grasp important insights if they highlight simple, straightforward family arrangements rather than drawn-out written descriptions.

More Than Just a Family Tree—A Tool for Transformation

When you create a genogram free, it goes beyond simple name and relationship mapping. It's about realizing the psychological and emotional ties forming a person's life. In child welfare instances, social workers might find risk indicators using a family genogram maker. In mental health environments, nurses can monitor hereditary tendencies to specific disorders. With a free genogram creator, adoption coaches can guide couples through complex histories.

Building Genograms the Smart Way

Modern digital tools allow one to avoid depending on antiquated approaches. Online genograms give flexibility, speed, and a smooth approach to recording family dynamics. An advanced genogram creator can simplify the procedure, whether you aim to expedite sessions as a therapist or practice creating genograms online for free.

Conclusion

Using a sophisticated genogram drawing tool guarantees that professionals and students may concentrate on what counts—understanding and helping individuals. When you create a genogram online free, it lets you focus on deeper insights and more meaningful interactions instead of spending time personally drawing family trees. EasyGenogram by Qwoach lets you create, share, and quickly evaluate genograms. Whether your employment is as a therapist, psychology student, social worker, or otherwise, this practical tool helps you fully utilize family mapping—saving time and improving client results. Start investigating the superior online genogram-building approach right now.

[gracioscave]

Stylized Head Study

What is art, if not the weaving of tales from the threads of existence? And what are humans, if not the walking vessels of living stories, each step a verse, each breath a chapter in the great and unfathomable tome of being? Stylization, that ancient and arcane craft, grants us the power to transmute the fleeting whispers of reality into the timeless resonance of fiction—a fiction that, paradoxically, pierces deeper into truth, transcending the bounds of time and awakening the primal archetypes slumbering in the depths of the collective unconscious.

Behold, then, within these images, a ritual of my own devising: a sacred practice for summoning forth stylized visages, guided by the luminous branches of the Tree of Life—the very map of creation itself. This ritual was conceived to shape simple, spherical forms, primordial in their essence, yet potent tools for breathing swift life into the visions of my mind. With but a sphere, a cross, and two humble dots, I chart the direction of a gaze, the bearing of expression, the subtle tilt of a head.

[visual-sculptors]

Interactive Dashboards: Revolutionizing Real-Time Data Exploration

1.What is the best example of data visualization?

One of the best examples of data visualization is the "COVID-19 Dashboard" created by XXX. This interactive dashboard effectively displays global COVID-19 statistics through maps, charts, and graphs. It allows users to track cases, deaths, and vaccinations in real-time, making complex data accessible and understandable. The use of color coding and intuitive design enhances user engagement and comprehension, demonstrating how effective data visualization can inform public health decisions and raise awareness.

2. What are the different types of data visualization?

There are several types of data visualization, each serving different purposes:

1. **Charts**: Bar, line, and pie charts for comparisons and trends.

2. **Graphs**: Scatter plots and histograms for relationships and distributions.

3. **Maps**: Heatmaps and choropleth maps for geographical data.

4. **Dashboards**: Interactive displays combining multiple visual elements.

5. **Infographics**: Visual representation of information or data in a narrative format.

6. **Tree maps**: Hierarchical data representation.

7. **Network diagrams**: Show relationships within networks.

Each type enhances understanding and interpretation of complex data.

3. What are the 5 steps to visual data storytelling?

The five steps to visual data storytelling are:

1. **Define Your Purpose**: Identify the message or insight you want to convey.

2. **Know Your Audience**: Understand who will view the data and tailor your visuals accordingly.

3. **Choose the Right Data**: Select relevant and reliable data that supports your narrative.

4. **Craft the Visuals**: Use appropriate charts, graphics, and design principles to represent the data clearly.

5. **Tell a Story**: Structure the visuals in a way that guides the audience through the data, highlighting key points and insights effectively.

4. What is the main benefit of data visualization?

The main benefit of data visualization is that it transforms complex data sets into intuitive visual formats, making it easier to identify patterns, trends, and insights. By presenting information graphically, stakeholders can quickly comprehend and analyze data, leading to more informed decision-making. Visualizations enhance communication and can reveal relationships that might be missed in raw data, ultimately fostering better understanding and collaboration among teams.

5. How to create a data visualization?

To create a data visualization, follow these steps:

1. **Define Your Goal**: Determine the purpose of the visualization and the message you want to convey.

2. **Collect Data**: Gather relevant data from reliable sources.

3. **Choose the Right Type**: Select a visualization type (e.g., bar chart, line graph, heat map) that best represents your data.

4. **Use Visualization Tools**: Utilize software like Tableau, Power BI, or online tools like Google Charts for creation.

5. **Design for Clarity**: Ensure clarity and simplicity in design, using colors and labels effectively.

6. **Iterate and Refine**: Review and adjust based on feedback before finalizing.

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Analyzing and Visualizing Data to Unlock Its Potential

Data analytics and visualization definition Analyzing data sets to make inferences about the information they have is known as data analytics. The process of making complex data more comprehensible and accessible by portraying it graphically using tools like charts, graphs, and maps is known as data visualization.

Importance and Relevance in Today’s Business Landscape

In today’s data-driven world, data analytics and visualization are crucial for businesses to gain insights, make informed decisions, and stay competitive. These practices allow organizations to identify trends, uncover hidden patterns, and predict future outcomes.

Overview of the Article

This article explores the various facets of data analytics and visualization, including types, tools, benefits, challenges, and future prospects. It also provides expert insights, real-life case studies, and practical user guides to help you harness the power of data effectively.

Types and Categories of Data Analytics

Descriptive Analytics

Descriptive analytics focuses on summarizing historical data to understand what has happened in the past. It involves techniques like data aggregation and data mining.

Diagnostic Analytics

Diagnostic analytics goes a step further by explaining why something happened. It uses techniques such as drill-down, data discovery, and correlations.

Predictive Analytics

Predictive analytics forecasts future events based on historical data. It utilizes statistical models and machine learning algorithms to predict future trends and behaviors.

Prescriptive Analytics

Prescriptive analytics recommends actions to achieve desired outcomes. It combines predictive analytics with optimization techniques to suggest the best course of action.

Data Visualization: An Overview

Definition and Purpose

Data visualization transforms raw data into visual formats, helping stakeholders quickly grasp complex information and make data-driven decisions.

Evolution of Data Visualization

Data visualization has evolved from basic charts and graphs to sophisticated interactive dashboards and real-time data visualizations, driven by advances in technology and software tools.

Key Principles of Effective Data Visualization

Effective data visualization follows principles such as clarity, accuracy, efficiency, and simplicity. It should tell a story, highlight key insights, and be easily interpretable by its audience.

Techniques and Tools for Data Analysis and Visualization

Statistical Techniques

Statistical techniques like regression analysis, hypothesis testing, and ANOVA are foundational to data analysis, helping to identify relationships and test theories.

Data Mining Methods

Data mining involves extracting valuable information from large datasets using methods like clustering, association rule mining, and anomaly detection.

Machine Learning Algorithms

Machine learning algorithms such as decision trees, neural networks, and support vector machines enable predictive analytics and automated decision-making.

Popular Data Visualization Tools

Popular tools like Tableau, Power BI, and D3.js enable the creation of interactive and visually appealing data representations. These tools offer various functionalities to cater to different user needs.

Data Visualization Companies

Leading Data Visualization Companies

Top companies in the data visualization space include Tableau, Microsoft (Power BI), Qlik, and Looker. These companies provide robust tools and solutions for data visualization.

Services Offered

Data visualization companies offer services such as software solutions, consulting, training, and support. They help businesses implement effective data visualization strategies.

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Case Studies of Successful Implementations

Case studies highlight how companies have successfully leveraged data visualization to drive business outcomes. Examples include increasing sales, optimizing operations, and improving customer satisfaction.

Business Analytics and Data Visualization

Role of Data Visualization in Business Analytics

Data visualization is integral to business analytics, enabling the interpretation of complex data and facilitating better decision-making. It helps in identifying trends, patterns, and outliers.

Enhancing Decision-Making with Visual Analytics

Visual analytics enhances decision-making by providing intuitive and interactive representations of data. It allows decision-makers to explore data visually and gain insights quickly.

Examples of Business Use Cases

Business use cases of data visualization include financial analysis, marketing campaign performance, supply chain optimization, and human resources management.

Data and Information Visualization

Differences Between Data Visualization and Information Visualization

Data visualization focuses on numerical data, while information visualization encompasses a broader range of data types, including text and multimedia. Both aim to enhance understanding and communication.

Use Cases and Applications

Use cases for information visualization include knowledge management, digital libraries, and web analytics. Applications span various industries such as healthcare, education, and finance.

Best Practices

Best practices for information visualization include choosing the right visualization type, maintaining data integrity, and ensuring the visualization is accessible and user-friendly.

Benefits of Data Analytics and Visualization

Improved Decision-Making

Data analytics and visualization provide actionable insights that lead to better decision-making. They help businesses understand their data and make informed choices.

Enhanced Operational Efficiency

By identifying inefficiencies and areas for improvement, data analytics and visualization can streamline operations and reduce costs.

Competitive Advantage

Organizations that effectively utilize data analytics and visualization gain a competitive edge by being more agile and responsive to market changes.

Data-Driven Culture

Promoting a data-driven culture within an organization encourages data usage at all levels, fostering innovation and continuous improvement.

Challenges and Limitations

Data Quality Issues

Poor data quality can lead to inaccurate analysis and misleading visualizations. Ensuring data accuracy and consistency is crucial.

Complexity of Tools

The complexity of data analytics and visualization tools can be a barrier to their adoption. User training and support are essential to overcome this challenge.

Interpretation Challenges

Interpreting data visualizations requires a certain level of expertise. Misinterpretation of data can lead to incorrect conclusions.

Security and Privacy Concerns

Data security and privacy are major concerns in data analytics. Protecting sensitive information and complying with regulations is critical.

Latest Innovations in Data Analytics and Visualization

Real-Time Data Analytics

Real-time data analytics enables instant insights and immediate action, providing a significant advantage in fast-paced environments.

AI and Machine Learning Integration

Integrating AI and machine learning with data analytics enhances predictive capabilities and automates decision-making processes.

Advanced Visualization Techniques

Advanced visualization techniques such as 3D visualizations, augmented reality, and virtual reality provide more immersive and insightful data representations.

Predictive and Prescriptive Analytics Advances

Advancements in predictive and prescriptive analytics are driving more accurate forecasts and actionable recommendations.

Future Prospects of Data Analytics and Visualization

Emerging Trends

Emerging trends include the use of big data, IoT data integration, and the growing importance of data storytelling.

Potential Impact on Various Industries

Data analytics and visualization are set to revolutionize industries such as healthcare, finance, retail, and manufacturing by enabling more informed decision-making.

Predictions for the Next Decade

Predictions for the next decade include increased automation, greater personalization, and the widespread adoption of advanced analytics tools.

Comparative Analysis

Comparing Major Data Visualization Tools

A comparison of major data visualization tools highlights differences in features, ease of use, and pricing. Tableau, Power BI, and Qlik are among the top contenders.

Pros and Cons of Different Approaches

Different approaches to data visualization have their own pros and cons. Interactive dashboards offer flexibility, while static reports provide simplicity and ease of sharing.

Industry-Specific Solutions

Industry-specific solutions tailor data visualization tools to meet the unique needs of different sectors, such as healthcare analytics platforms and financial reporting tools.

User Guides and Tutorials

Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Started with Data Visualization

A step-by-step guide to getting started with data visualization includes selecting the right tool, preparing data, and creating initial visualizations.

Tips for Creating Effective Visualizations

Tips for creating effective visualizations include keeping it simple, focusing on the message, and using appropriate visual elements.

Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

Common pitfalls in data visualization include cluttered visuals, misinterpreted data, and neglecting the audience. Avoid these by following best practices and getting user feedback.

Expert Insights

Interviews with Industry Experts

Interviews with industry experts provide valuable insights into the current state and future of data analytics and visualization.

Quotes and Advice from Data Analysts and Scientists

Quotes and advice from data analysts and scientists offer practical tips and guidance for those looking to improve their data practices.

Expert Predictions for the Future

Expert predictions for the future highlight the potential advancements and challenges in the field of data analytics and visualization.

Personal Stories or Case Studies

Real-Life Examples of Data Analytics Transformations

Real-life examples of data analytics transformations showcase how organizations have successfully leveraged data to achieve significant improvements.

Success Stories from Various Industries

Success stories from various industries demonstrate the broad applicability and impact of data analytics and visualization.

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Lessons Learned from Failed Projects

Lessons learned from failed projects provide valuable insights into the common pitfalls and how to avoid them.

Conclusion

Summary of Key Points

This article has explored the multifaceted world of data analytics and visualization, covering types, tools, benefits, challenges, and future prospects.

Call to Action for Further Education

Readers are encouraged to continue their education in data analytics and visualization through online courses, certifications, and professional development opportunities.

Final Thoughts

Data analytics and visualization are powerful tools that can transform businesses and industries. By embracing these practices, organizations can unlock new insights and drive better outcomes.

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Jacob’s Ladder—Tree of Life Talon Abraxas

The Tree of Life (Kabbalah ) is derived from the Flower of Life. In Hebrew, it is a mystical symbol within the Kabbalah of esoteric Judaism used to describe the path to God. It is an arrangement of ten interconnected spheres (called sephiroth, meaning ‘spheres’), which represent the central organizational system of the Jewish Kabbalistic tradition or ‘cosmology’ of the Kabbalah.

The Tree of life is considered to be a map of the universe and the psyche, the order of the creation of the cosmos, and a path to spiritual illumination.

The ten spheres represent the ten archetypal numbers of the Pythagorian system. There are said to be 32 paths on the Tree of Life. The first 10 are the Sefiroth (not including Daat). The remaining 22 correspond to the lines or channels of energy that join the Sefiroth together. Each of these, in turn, corresponds to one of the 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet.

The Crown (‘Kether’ in Hebrew): the Creator Himself.

Wisdom (‘Chokhmah’): Divine reality/revelation; the power of Wisdom.

Understanding (‘Binah’): repentance/reason; the power of Love.

Mercy (‘Chesed’): grace/intention to emulate God; the power of vision.

Strength (‘Gevurah’): judgment/determination; the power of Intention.

Beauty (‘Tiferet’): symmetry/compassion; the power of Creativity.

Victory (‘Netzach’): contemplation/initiative/persistence; the power of the Eternal Now.

Splendour (‘Hod’): surrender/sincerity/steadfastness; the power of Observation.

Yesod (‘Foundation’): remembering/knowing; the power of Manifesting.

Kingdom (‘Malkuth’): physical presence/vision and illusion; the power of Healing.

Kabbalistic tree of life

The Kabbalistic tree of life has evolved over time. Its basic design is based on descriptions given in the Sefer Yetsirah, or Book of Creation, and expanded upon in the enourmous Kabbalistic text Zohar, the book of Splendour. The ten sephira, similar to the Norse tree of life, are divided into four realms:

Atziluth: the realm of the supernal, beyond which is the ain, or no-thing.

Beriah: the creative world, of archetypes and ideals.

Yetsirah: the world of formation.

Assiah: manifest creation, the material world.

Tree of Life does not only speak of the origins of the physical universe out of the unimaginable, but also of man’s place in the universe. Since man is invested with Mind, consciousness in the Kabbalah is thought of as the fruit of the physical world, through whom the original infinite energy can experience and express itself as a finite entity. After the energy of creation has condensed into matter it is thought to reverse its course back up the Tree until it is once again united with its true nature.

Thus the Kabbalist seeks to know himself and the universe as an expression of God, and to make the journey of Return by stages charted by the Sephiroth, until he has come to the realization he sought.

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Ideas for Preschool Display Boards by Season.

More than just a decorative project, making colorful and instructive display boards for preschoolers is a potent way to encourage inquiry, celebrate diversity, and cultivate a rich learning environment through visual stimulation. There are many options for creativity and educational moments when it comes to display board ideas; they span a wide range of topics, from cultural celebrations to seasonal changes. This post will explore a variety of preschool display board ideas that teachers can use all year long in an effort to improve student learning and the bond between the school and the community.

Spring: A Season of Growth and Renewal

Celebrating Spring: Welcome spring with a display that bursts with life—think flowers, insects, and rainbows. Create interactive sections where children can attach butterflies or flowers they've colored or crafted, making the board a collective project that grows over the season.

Educational Twist: Use the board to teach about plant growth, the water cycle, and the concept of renewal in nature. Interactive elements can include a weather chart where children can place symbols for sunny, cloudy, or rainy days, fostering observation and recording skills.

Summer: Sunshine and Exploration

Summer Adventures: Transform the board into a sunny landscape, complete with a beach, ocean, and marine life. Incorporate textures like sandpaper for beaches and fabric for water to invite touch and discussion.

Learning Opportunities: This board can serve as a gateway to discussions about sun safety, the importance of hydration, and an exploration of marine biodiversity. Consider a section dedicated to "Our Summer Reads" or "Summer Discoveries" where children can share books they've read or interesting facts they've learned over the summer.

Autumn: Harvests and Celebrations

Autumn Harvest: Embrace the rich colors of autumn with leaves, pumpkins, and harvest goods. A tree where leaves can be added or removed by the children can make the passage of time visual and interactive.

Teaching Moments: Use the board to explore the science behind changing leaf colors, the concept of harvest, and cultural celebrations around the world that take place during this time. A world map showing where certain fruits or vegetables are grown can add an element of geography.

Winter: Wonders and Festivities

Winter Wonderland: A board adorned with snowflakes, winter animals, and holiday motifs can capture the magic of winter. Fabric or cotton can be used to create tactile elements like snow.

Educational Content: This is a perfect opportunity to discuss weather patterns, the concept of hibernation, and how different cultures celebrate holidays in the winter. A "Winter Word Bank" on the board can help enrich vocabulary with terms related to the season and its celebrations.

Year-Round Themes

Preschool Birthday Board Ideas: Create a birthday garden where each flower represents a child’s birthday, or a balloon for each month with strings leading to names and dates. This not only celebrates each child but also teaches about months, dates, and counting.

Our World and Community: Boards that focus on community helpers, world geography, and cultural diversity can foster empathy and curiosity. Including photos from a school parent app showing family traditions or community involvement can make connections between school learning and real-world experiences.

Incorporating Technology

School Parent App Integration: Use the app not just for communication, but as a tool to extend the display board’s reach. Share photos of the board’s evolution, invite parents to contribute ideas, or even have a 'Digital Display Board' feature within the app for remote learners.

Involving Children in the Creation Process

Engaging children in the making of these boards ensures they feel a sense of ownership and pride in their learning environment. This could mean:

Drawing or painting elements for the seasonal boards.

Contributing items or ideas for the community and world-themed boards.

Helping to decide which themes or concepts they’re curious about exploring next.

Conclusion

Preschool display boards offer endless possibilities to enrich the learning environment with creativity, information, and interactivity. By thoughtfully planning boards that reflect the seasons, celebrate individual milestones like birthdays, and incorporate broader themes of community and world awareness, educators can create a vibrant tapestry of learning opportunities. Integrating technology through tools like a school parent app not only enhances communication but also allows for a more inclusive and collaborative educational journey. In the world of preschool education, display boards stand as testament to the joy of learning, the value of community, and the endless curiosity of young minds.

Check: Preschool in Wagholi, Preschool in Noida

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In terms of directory structure, wolai manages all files or pages in a tree

In comparison, the design of wolai's tree-like thinking is more in line with people's common thinking habits. All content is managed in the directory on the left. The interface is simple, reducing the user's cognitive cost, and making it easier for users to operate quickly.

In addition, both support moving the document position by dragging the mouse, making it easier for users to summarize documents.

2) User groups and needs

From the above analysis of user age and   HE Tuber gender distribution, it can be seen that the user groups of the two applications are mainly concentrated in young people and young and middle-aged people aged 19-34, and among them, female users account for a slightly larger proportion.

According to the positioning and functions of the product, the user group characteristics and corresponding possible needs can be analyzed:

Student group: class notes, study notes, knowledge organization, paper writing, manuscript materials, to-do items, information management and sharing, etc.

Professionals: document editing, office collaboration, team management, data organization, task lists, knowledge accumulation, work reports, review summaries, information management and sharing, etc.

Others (such as freelancers, scientific researchers, etc.): personal notes, paper reports, life records, to-do lists, daily planning, insights, information management and sharing, etc.

3) Product demand positioning

In order to solve these actual needs, the functions that the product is required to have, that is, the product's demand positioning is:

Quick and convenient note creation and category management.

Diversified input of information, including text, voice, pictures, videos, attachments, Markdown and other forms.

Complete and concise editing functions.

Retrieve notes and information quickly and accurately.

Collaboration functions such as reading, viewing and co-editing of notes.

Convenient information collection, sharing and reminders.

Multi-terminal real-time synchronization allows users to conveniently manage and view notes on different devices.

Data security is guaranteed, data confidentiality and backup are protected against loss.

It can be exported or shared in a variety of formats to facilitate users to further utilize the note content.

2. Scope layer

Comparison of functional scope.

The functional structures of the two products are shown below:

Ilaiwolai product function structure chart

Yuque product functional structure chart

Comparing the functional structure diagrams of the two products, we can find that both products basically meet the core needs of editing, viewing, management, collection, sharing, collaboration, etc., but they have different focuses on the specific functions to achieve each need.

The following is a comparison of the two products based on core requirements and some other functions:

1) Edit

Wolai provides three main categories of inserted block content:

List of basic blocks: text, titles, lists, code snippets, mathematical formulas, etc.

Advanced Block Lists: Collapsed Titles, Collapsed Lists, Data Tables, Mind Maps, Meetings, Mermaid Drawings, and more.

Media and attachments: pictures, audio and video, website bookmarks, file attachments, and some third-party services (Bilibili Video, Tencent Video, NetEase Cloud Music, etc.).

Some of the above list of advanced blocks require a membership to be used, but other free features are sufficient for most users' daily use. However, there are also cases where it does not support frequently required functions such as format brushing, clearing formats, and adjusting font size, which are commonly used in document editing.

Compared with wolai, Yuque's editing functions are richer. In addition to most of the inserted block content in wolai, it also supports the insertion of Yuque's unique data tables, drawing boards and other content, as well as calendar, check-in, voting and other tools.

In addition, it is richer in supporting the insertion of third-party services. In terms of text editing functions, Yuque also supports basic functions commonly used in document editing, solving some problems in wolai. However, Yuque has included the function of embedding local files, audio and video as a membership function, which is disadvantageous compared to wolai in this regard.

The two products also have different paths to enter the editing page. All content in wolai's personal space is in the tree directory structure on the left. Users only need to click on a specific page or folder to view and view it in the content area. edit.

The difference with Yuque is that after the user enters the specific document page, the document reading/preview page is displayed. If you need to edit, you need to click the edit button on the page to enter the editing page to edit, or on the document list on the home page Click the edit button to enter editing.

Both methods have their own advantages and disadvantages. The advantage of the former is that it is convenient and fast. You can edit and modify it at any time during the reading and browsing process. However, the disadvantage is that if it is used on a mobile terminal, it is very likely that the content will be modified by mistake during the sliding browsing process. . The advantages and disadvantages of the latter are exactly opposite to those of the former.

Generally speaking, the note editing functions of both are relatively complete and rich, and both closely follow the leading foreign note-taking product Notion, and both adopt the disruptive innovation of block applications, which greatly improves the productivity and efficiency of notes. At the same time, it also greatly enriches its application scenarios.

Use of block applications

2) View

Viewing notes can be divided into two steps: searching and reading.

① Search aspect

The free version of wolai provides functions such as searching file titles and filtering editing and creation time. The membership version provides precise search functions. Due to the existence of its knowledge community, Yuque's search results are divided into two dimensions: related to me and public Yuque.

"Relevant to me" refers to the knowledge base and various documents created in personal space.

"Open Talk" refers to various types of content in the knowledge community, and the search results in two dimensions also have filtering items such as content, type, and time.

In addition, Yuque’s free account supports precise searches, not just titles.

② Reading

When the reading object is ordinary content, both provide the outline/title directory of the document, and support folding/expanding the title content to facilitate readers' positioning and viewing. When the reading object is an Office document or PDF file, both wolai member version and Yuque free version provide a file preview function.

The PDF file preview page of Yuque also provides functions such as annotations, thumbnails, and table of contents. Yuque will display recently browsed/edited documents on the start page of the homepage to facilitate users to quickly locate documents, but it does not provide similar functions on the mobile terminal.

In contrast, wolai provides the function of displaying recently accessed documents on the mobile side, but not on the PC side.

In addition, as mentioned above, the viewing and editing of Yuque are independent pages, which provides users with a reading mode, allowing users to have a better experience when browsing documents.

3) Management

In terms of directory structure, wolai manages all files or pages in a tree structure, and can nest individual pages together to achieve unlimited organizational levels. Yuque manages various documents in the form of a knowledge base.

In comparison, the design of wolai's tree-like thinking is more in line with people's common thinking habits. All content is managed in the directory on the left. The interface is simple, reducing the user's cognitive cost, and making it easier for users to operate quickly.

In addition, both support moving the document position by dragging the mouse, making it easier for users to summarize documents.

wolai page tree structure

In terms of file management, both provide regular functions such as rename/delete/move/copy, etc. Wolai also provides file/page embedding functions due to its tree structure.

Yuque provides a knowledge network for viewing documents, thereby understanding the references and associations between documents/knowledge bases, and sorting out the information knowledge network. Wolai also provides a page relationship diagram, which can provide a global overview of the relationship between all pages.

wolai page relationship diagram

In order to facilitate users to trace back, wolai provides functions such as page editing records and page history. Yuque also has the corresponding function of viewing historical versions, but Yuque also provides an additional function to compare the differences between different versions, allowing users to locate the differences more quickly and accurately.

In order to facilitate users' note migration and further utilization of note content, both provide relatively complete import and export functions.

Wolai supports the import of Markdown, Word, Evernote, HTML, plain text and other formats, and supports the export of Markdown, Word, PDF, HTML and other formats. The import formats supported by Yuque are not much different from those of wolai. The export formats vary depending on the document type. The difference is that the document type can support the export of Markdown, Word, PDF, JPG and other formats, the drawing board type only supports the export of JPG, PNG and other image formats, and the table type only supports the export of Excel format.

4) Collection

Wolai's function for collecting notes is relatively simple. It only provides the function of pinning documents or folders to the top. Strictly speaking, it does not belong to the collection function. According to the prompts of the star button, it is more like pinning documents so that users can Quick access to features.

For the collection of external content, wolai member version provides a WeChat clipping function, which can quickly save the content in WeChat to a designated location in the workspace.

Due to the positioning of its own knowledge base, Yuque has a relatively complete collection function. There is a separate collection page on the workbench page to display all collection content. Users can quickly find the corresponding content by entering keyword searches or filtering conditions.

In addition, the collection page also provides the function of grouping collection content to facilitate users to further manage and maintain collection content.

5) Share

Wolai's sharing mainly involves adding files/folders as links to collaborative visitors or sharing them publicly on the Internet.

The form of Yuque is basically similar, but the difference is that after sharing content publicly, users can also set whether to allow public search within Yuque, that is, search and view public knowledge bases or documents in the knowledge community (browse) or other places. Added properties for community applications.

Yuque knowledge base sharing function

6) Collaboration

In terms of collaborative office, wolai provides three types of spaces for team use: group version, team version, and enterprise version f

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Exploring the Top 30 GitHub Python Projects at the Beginning of 2024

Introduction:

As we step into the year 2024, the Python programming language continues to dominate the world of software development. GitHub, the largest code-hosting platform, is home to a vast array of Python projects that showcase the language's versatility and popularity. In this article, we will delve into the top 30 GitHub Python projects at the beginning of 2024, highlighting their significance, innovation, and impact on the developer community.

TensorFlow:

TensorFlow remains a powerhouse in machine learning and artificial intelligence. Widely used for building and training neural networks, TensorFlow's extensive community and continuous updates solidify its position as an essential Python library.

PyTorch:

PyTorch, another heavyweight in the machine learning arena, provides a dynamic computational graph, making it a favorite among researchers and developers. Its flexibility and ease of use contribute to its popularity.

Django:

Django, a high-level web framework, continues to be a go-to choice for developers building robust and scalable web applications. Its "batteries-included" philosophy, coupled with an active community, ensures efficient web development.

Flask:

For those seeking a lightweight alternative to Django, Flask remains a popular choice. This micro-framework is known for its simplicity and flexibility, making it ideal for small to medium-sized projects.

Requests:

Requests simplifies HTTP requests in Python, streamlining communication with web APIs. Its user-friendly syntax and widespread adoption make it an indispensable tool for developers working with web services.

Pandas:

Pandas is a data manipulation and analysis library that has become the backbone of many data science projects. With powerful data structures and tools for handling structured data, Pandas remains a staple in the Python ecosystem.

NumPy:

NumPy, the fundamental package for scientific computing with Python, provides support for large, multi-dimensional arrays and matrices, along with mathematical functions. It plays a crucial role in data science, machine learning, and numerical computing.

Matplotlib:

Matplotlib is a comprehensive 2D plotting library for creating static, animated, and interactive visualizations in Python. Widely used in scientific computing and data analysis, Matplotlib empowers developers to communicate insights effectively.

Scikit-learn:

Scikit-learn is a versatile machine learning library that simplifies the implementation of various algorithms. With a clean and consistent interface, it caters to both beginners and experienced data scientists.

Beautiful Soup:

Beautiful Soup facilitates web scraping by providing Pythonic idioms for navigating, searching, and modifying a parse tree. Its simplicity and compatibility with different parsers make it a favorite among developers extracting information from websites.

SQL Alchemy:

SQL Alchemy is an SQL toolkit and Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) library for Python. It simplifies database interactions, allowing developers to work with databases using Python objects.

Fast API:

Fast API, a modern, fast web framework for building APIs with Python 3.7+, has gained popularity for its speed and ease of use. It leverages Python type hints for automatic data validation and documentation.

Flask-RESTful:

For those focusing on building RESTful APIs, Flask-RESTful extends Flask to simplify the process. It provides features like request parsing, resource classes, and easy serialization.

Plotly:

Plotly is a powerful graphing library that enables the creation of interactive and visually appealing plots. It supports various chart types and is commonly used in data visualization and analytics projects.

Pygame:

Pygame is a set of Python modules designed for game development. Aspiring game developers and enthusiasts use Pygame to create 2D games, simulations, and multimedia applications.

Tornado:

Tornado is a scalable, non-blocking web server and web application framework. It excels in handling long-lived network connections, making it suitable for real-time web applications.

Gevent:

Gevent is a coroutine-based Python networking library that provides a high-level synchronous API on top of the libev or libuv event loop. It is used to write scalable network servers and clients.

SQLAlchemy-Utils:

SQLAlchemy-Utils adds various utility functions and custom data types to SQLAlchemy. It simplifies common tasks such as JSON-encoded fields, UUID types, and improved Enum support.

Sphinx:

Sphinx is a documentation generator that simplifies the process of creating and maintaining documentation for Python projects. It supports various output formats, including HTML, PDF, and ePub.

Black:

Black is an opinionated code formatter for Python. It enforces a consistent coding style, promoting readability and reducing debates over code formatting in development teams.

Celery:

Celery is a distributed task queue system that handles the execution of tasks asynchronously. It is commonly used for background processing, periodic tasks, and distributed computing.

Poetry:

Poetry is a modern Python packaging and dependency management tool. It simplifies the process of creating and managing Python projects, providing a standardized and user-friendly approach.

Pillow:

Pillow is the friendly fork of the Python Imaging Library (PIL), providing easy-to-use methods for opening, manipulating, and saving various image file formats. It is a valuable tool for image processing tasks.

Pytest:

Pytest is a popular testing framework that simplifies the process of writing and executing unit tests. Its concise syntax and powerful features make it a preferred choice for Python developers.

Typer:

Typer is a library for building CLI applications with Python. It leverages Python type hints for automatic completion and validation, making it easy to create interactive command-line interfaces.

Flake8:

Flake8 is a linting tool that checks code against coding standards and identifies potential errors. It combines popular Python linting tools, including PyFlakes, McCabe, and pycodestyle.

Sphinx-Contrib-Napoleon:

Sphinx-Contrib-Napoleon is a Sphinx extension that supports the Google, NumPy, and reStructuredText docstring formats. It enhances the documentation generation process by providing clear and concise docstrings.

Fast API-Admin:

FastAPI-Admin is an admin dashboard generator for FastAPI applications. It automates the creation of CRUD interfaces for database models, saving developers time and effort in building administrative panels.

Pyinstaller:

Pyinstaller is a packaging tool that converts Python applications into standalone executables. It simplifies the distribution of Python applications, ensuring they can be run on various platforms without requiring Python to be installed.

Pygame Zero:

Pygame Zero is a simplified wrapper around Pygame designed for educational purposes and beginner-friendly game development. It abstracts away some of the complexity of Pygame, allowing newcomers to focus on coding games.

Conclusion:

As we embark on another year in the ever-evolving landscape of Python development, these top 30 GitHub Python projects at the beginning of 2024 showcase the language's adaptability, diversity, and relevance. From machine learning frameworks to web development tools, from data manipulation libraries to game development frameworks, these projects continue to drive innovation and empower developers worldwide. Whether you are a seasoned professional or a newcomer to Python, exploring these projects can provide valuable insights and inspiration for your next coding .

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The Complete Guide: Top 10 Best Data Visualisation Tools

Data visualisation is developing as a crucial tool in today's data-driven business world, converting data into images, making it easier for organisations to understand, process, and make important decisions. Data visualisation aids in the creation of actionable insights. There are several data visualisation tools available that are adaptable, simple to use, and enable the user to visualise data in a variety of ways that are appropriate for their business objectives. 

According to a new Fortune Business Insights analysis, the data visualisation market is anticipated to be worth $8.85 billion in 2019 and $19.20 billion by 2027, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.2%. 

Businesses can drive engaging tales with comprehensive data visualisation tools by embracing the power of data storytelling. 

What exactly is data visualisation?  The process of graphical depiction of data in visual forms such as graphs, charts, and maps is known as data visualisation. The tools make it simple for users to derive insights from data, aiding them in making data-driven decisions. Data visualisation makes data more accessible and easier to understand by portraying it visually.

Data presented visually is simple to comprehend and analyse. This facilitates the extraction of actionable insights, allowing organisations to apply the findings for efficient real-time decision-making. To allow the visual depiction of data, data visualisation technologies support streaming data, AI integration, collaboration, interactive exploration, and self-service capabilities. Data visualisations vary, but some of the most prevalent are bar graphs and line graphs, pie charts, scatter plots, tree charts, mind maps, timelines, and project evaluation and review techniques, sometimes known as PERT charts. 

What Is the Definition of Data Visualisation Tools?  Organisations are adopting measurements to understand how essential data is when making critical decisions as data becomes increasingly important for everyday decision-making. Data visualisation is gaining popularity for the same reason. Modern data visualisation tools are sophisticated pieces of software that are used to visualise data. While the features of each tool differ, they all allow the user to input a dataset and edit it graphically. Many applications also have pre-built templates for developing basic visualisations. 

Google Charts, Tableau, Datawrapper, Microsoft Power BI, and other top data visualisation tools are available on the market. These tools provide customers with a range of visual styles that are basic, easy to use, and can handle a big number of data.

Finding the Best Data Visualisation Software   With the abundance of data analytics and visualisation technologies available on the market, all available tools have something in common. The tool's first advantage is its ease of use. Some have good documentation and tutorials, while others are built in a user-friendly manner. Others, regardless of their other characteristics, fall short in specific areas. The one thing to keep in mind is that the data visualisation software can handle massive amounts of data. 

Organisations may also develop a range of bar charts, graphs, and maps with the correct tools. Many data visualisation tools on the market specialise in specific chart or map designs and excel at them. 

Read More:- https://us.sganalytics.com/blog/top-10-best-data-visualization-tools-list-2023/