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[debonairrose]

[debonairrose]

it's cool that you have the ability to zoom in and disassociate from your commander role amidst battle just to admire the little details.

Something that bugs me about real time strategy games.

I've been playing Homeworld Deserts of Kharak again. This is a beautiful game...when viewed from a camera angle that nobody is ever gonna use.

But when you're actually trying to play the thing it looks like this:

This isn't unique to Deserts of Kharak. I think a lot of RTS games with 3D graphics have this problem.

I think the 2D stuff looks better from the perspective where you're actually meant to play them from:

I'll even go as far to say that I think RTS was hurt by the switch from 2D to 3D more than any other genre. More than platformers or even fighting games. RTS ended up being a genre with graphics that are hard to run, harder to read, and even harder to make distinctive.

[thoughtlessarse]

A new bill to remove Christopher Columbus ships from Trinidad and Tobago’s coat of arms has passed with unanimous support. The National Emblems of Trinidad and Tobago (Amendment) Bill, 2025 passed with unanimous support of the government and the opposition in the Lower House late on Monday night, according to local news outlet CNC3. The law will see Columbus’ three ships—Niña, Pinta, and Santa Maria— replaced on the Coat of Arms with the Steelpan- which is national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago. The bill’s Clause 4 introduces the “gold Steelpan and its iconic two pan sticks” into the Coat of Arms. CNC3 reported that Clause 5 ensures licences issued under the current act remain valid, with the former emblem allowed until 1 January 2026. -Renowned designer and jeweller Gillian Bishop will design the new Coat of Arms for the twin-island nation.

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[sexypinkon]

Sexypink - Hosay you can't innovate

[wolf-among-mechs]

I like that it comes with it the little leg at the back to keep itself upright firing those things.

[galleryyuhself]

Galleryyuhself - Opinion seen on Facebook from Teocah Arieal Ainka Dove

REVIEWING THE ELECTIONS FROM A COMMUNICATIONS PERSPECTIVE

Over the last few weeks, I made it a point to tune in to every major party meeting, every nightly newscast (both CNC3 and TV6), and all the key radio discussions. I watched/listened it all, not just as a citizen, but through the lens of communications strategy. YOU ALL KNOW ME - I AM A STUDENT OF International Relations and Political Science... this is a JOY! Much to the annoyance of my husband and our movie-watching time, lol!

ANYWAY!!!

This analysis focuses strictly on the communications rollout, not the policies or manifestos, and aims to offer an impartial review of the communications strategies employed.

This isn’t about who you supported or didn’t support; it’s a simple look at the communications campaigns of the two main parties.

THE UNC

Irrespective of personal views on their policies or leadership, it must be acknowledged: the UNC ran one of the most tactical, cohesive and strategic communications campaigns I’ve seen in a while.

Several notable elements stood out:

Colour Psychology:

Many questioned the use of blue — a deviation from their traditional colours. This was no accident; it was an application of colour science. Blue evokes trust and dependability. Subtly, this served as a rebranding tool, psychologically recalibrating public perception.

Signature Song:

Their anthem cleverly recalled a narrative that during their governance, "everyone got a lil kakada" — tapping into nostalgia and anchoring their leadership to past economic benefits, despite criticisms. Strategic emotional anchoring

Split-Screen Messaging:

Having KPB speak on one side while key graphics rolled out beside her was smart. It allowed people to absorb two streams of messaging at once, what she said and what was visually reinforced.

Advertising Saturation:

Even before the official campaign date was announced, the UNC saturated prime-time news slots, social media, google and youtube ads and popular radio.. on TV averaging seven ads per half-hour during news. Their proactive dominance of the airwaves built familiarity, visibility, and message penetration early.

Influencer Strategy:

They brought in influencers to reach broader demographics usually untapped. Some choices were great, others a bit questionable — but overall, it added layers to their communications outreach. Personally, I found the use of the comedy crew GHEEEEDOOOOO and an INSULT to sensible people... a wrinkle in an otherwise flawless execution.

AGAIN. I am not debating truth, lies, policies, or whether we have the money to achieve what was promised. I am discussing communications!

The PNM

In contrast, the PNM’s communications rollout appeared reactive rather than pre-emptive.

Late Start:

Their first television ad aired on 2 April — a puzzling delay, especially after the early announcement of the election date.

Inconsistent Messaging:

While the UNC maintained the singular theme "When UNC Wins, Everybody Wins," the PNM cycled through multiple slogans . "A New Chapter," "All In," "Red, Ready and Responsible," and "Platform to Policy." This shifting narrative diluted message recall and coherence. Constant shifts confuse people, and fragmented messaging doesn't build momentum.

Missed Storytelling Moments:

Given that the PNM entered with the advantage of incumbency, I genuinely expected a more militant, layered campaign from the PNM.

I thought we’d see:

-A strong roll-out positioning Stuart Young as the next generation leader.

-A clear narrative of "A New Chapter" broken down into weekly, digestible themes.

- Multi-ministry messaging, linking past achievements to the tangible daily lives of citizens, while articulating bold strategies to confront global uncertainties.

Instead, we got ads for infrastructure projects with no voiceover, just instrumentals. When we did get voice, I'm sorry but the tone of the ads were not befitting of the polished institution we know the PNM to be! I kept asking who approved this voicing approach! Why are they speaking this way? The ads had PNM branding, but the script read as though it was another entity doing the ads, "this is why we paid for this ad".. I guess they meant it to be conversational, but it came across as rough and unpolished. The ads with SY were great, but could have benefited from the same split-screen approach, as his words, while poignant, didn't stick or resonate..

Platform vs. Mass Reach:

While strong thematic messages were delivered on political platforms, how many undecided voters, or those outside of the party base, were consistently tuned in? Without a strong, dynamic communications push across mainstream channels, those key undecideds may have been left unmoved.

Overall, it often felt like the PNM was playing catch-up to the UNC’s earlier, louder, and more consistent messaging.

Campaign Messaging & Economic Reality:

I genuinely applaud the PNM for maintaining a level of honesty in their campaign messaging. While the UNC advanced many enticing and ambitious policy proposals, the PNM, with the advantage of incumbency and a deeper understanding of the global economic realities at hand, chose to anchor their promises in what our treasury can realistically fulfil.

Think about it! They could have easily joined the race to promise the world and more to counter the UNC's momentum, but they didn’t.

And that, in itself, tells us something important about the realities facing us. It also made me appreciate even more why their messaging was framed around being RED. READY. RESPONSIBLE. It was a subtle but important signal: managing expectations while reaffirming readiness and stewardship in uncertain times.

AGAIN… Just want to add.

This is not a partisan critique; it is a communications analysis.

In every election, beyond lived experiences and party loyalty, messaging matters.

It moves hearts. It shapes perceptions. It compels action.

Tonight and in the days ahead, we will see which narrative resonated most with the people of Trinidad and Tobago.

OK ah ready for the election night analysis!! All TVs and devices UP!

[sexypinkon]

Sexypink - Great news for Dr Pearce.

Dr Marsha Pearce has been awarded the prestigious British Academy Global Professorship. The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge welcomes Dr Pearce’s four year appointment.

Dr Pearce’s research titled, Trembling Abode:Reimagining the Museum as Home for Global Majority Artists’ looks at what makes a museum a home and how we might attend to issues of belonging and representation and confront entrenched power inequities.

Dr Pearce states that she is excited about joining the University of Cambridge community and to collaborate with the Fitzwilliam Museum to explore these questions. She looks forward to bringing Caribbean perspectives to a dynamic exchange.

Photograph:Ravendra

[gamerush65]

Hey there, guys! This is a gameplay of the mission 'A Grand Gesture' from Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath in Max Graphics Settings 1080p. Hope you all like it. If you have a suggestion for any particular game, then do write it down in the comments section. I will try my best to follow up with your request.

[primnull]

Mech vehicle misc backup inspiration images (part 3)

[arrowseventific]

Greetings a77. I would be passing through @sunnyatsundowntt TV show today !!! Tune in to @cnc3news @cnc3insta from 6pm. Blessed 7ove #arrowseventific #seventific #sunnybling #sunnyatsundown #appearance #tvshow #cnc3 #trinidadandtobago

[galleryyuhself]

~Galleryyuhself~ Watch now.

[ahmakinyuhout]

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[fries868]

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[thotfrnk]

when will local news stations invest in better camera and audio equipment 😭😭😭😭

[lemonsvanilla]

Gw udah lama gak main CNC3 cuma gw malah tertarik aircraft dari CNC4.

Padahal CNC4 belum pernah main🙃

[sexypinkon]

Sexypink - Central Bank celebrates a new year with this Carnival show.