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Permanent zone of truth 5e9/20/2023 ![]() Even if in truth, only the magician can know. I have the impression that the only interest of Zone of truth, is to be used during a discussion or a negotiation, so that everyone knows that nobody is lying. It seems to me that the Suggestion spell ("tell me what I want to know or you will be executed") is infinitely more effective than Zone of truth. Let's say I want to interrogate a prisoner. Please instead reply in the ongoing threads rather than making new ones.įeel free to add to the community resource folder and the resource list. Limit Direct Response Posts - New posts that could reasonably serve as a reply to a different post that is in the top 40 of “Hot” may be removed by the moderators at their discretion. No low-effort/OC/image posts - Official sources, homebrew images, and new information/product photos are the exception. No D&D Beyond content sharing posts - DDB Content sharing is restricted to the weekly thread which you can find here For info on how to filter by flair on various apps and sites click here. For more information on which flair to use check here. Limit Homebrew - You may only post one new homebrew thread per day.Īll posts must be flaired - Submissions should be flaired with an appropriate flair. Limit self-promotional links - Any self-promotional external links (such as blogs, storefronts or Kickstarters) must be related to D&D and posted no more than once every 14 days. Text memes should be relevant to discussion. Use clear, concise title names - Titles must be clear, concise, and not worded in a misleading fashion.ĭo not post memes or joke posts - Meme images should be posted on /r/dndmemes. Do not suggest ways for such material to be obtained. Please respect the opinions of people who play differently than you do.ĭo not suggest piracy - Any non-fair use posts containing closed content from WotC or any third party will be removed. Please join us on our discord, and our new Lemmy server:īe civil to one another - Unacceptable behavior includes name calling, taunting, baiting, flaming, etc. ![]() A place to discuss the latest version of Dungeons & Dragons, the fifth edition, known during the playtest as D&D Next.
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Darktable review9/20/2023 Capture One and Lightroom are seriously a different story, with all sliders rendering instantly, even on the tablet.)īut different workflows sure inspire different results. Neither of them is particularly snappy on my desktop, and both are almost unusable on my tablet. (Performance in terms of user interface fluidity and export times is relatively similar. But different workflows sure inspire different results. They are all technically more or less equivalent. Once I’ve found a style I like, I can generally reproduce it in either of the developers without much trouble. I invariably end up with different images, sort of like my very own Play Raw thread. I often try editing an image I particularly like in multiple developers. In the end, I find both approaches to image editing (as well as Capture One’s middle ground) valuable. But I will definitely need to judiciously combine several tools to get where I’m going. Color adjustments will leave brightness alone. And I can be reasonably sure that neither.of these operations will influence each other much. So I’ll adjust the hue of a particular piece of red clothing, then recover highlights in a specific area, then increase local contrast somewhere else. The process in Darktable is different: Darktable’s tools are good at addressing issues one at a time. Algorithmic quality of the standard highlight/shadow recovery is not brilliant, either, and sometimes I struggle with getting colors to look right. When it doesn’t work, you need to start digging into which combination of weirdly-named tools can undo each other sufficiently to reach the result you like. Instead of faffing with multiple modules and masks, I adjust exposure and contrast, then hit the “AI accent” and maybe “Color pop”, and be done with it. I often find Luminar’s tools great one-click solutions. This dichotomy between intuitive/easy and analytical/simple makes for a fascinating comparison. Darktable, in contrast, is all about “analytical” editing, where tools are as orthogonal and simple as possible. It provides easy tools that do many things at once towards a common goal. It goes all-in on “intuitive” tools such as the “mystic” slider. Luminar is perhaps the antithesis of Darktable. Most goals can be accomplished with most software if you know your way around them. The time required to achieve a pleasing resultĪfter having played with way too many raw developers for way too much time, there are only a few areas where the technical quality of a raw processor actually makes a difference.It would be interesting to compare Darktable’s scene-referred workflow to Luminar AI in terms of: It’s a personal choice, nothing more, nothing less. But I’m also perfectly aware that others won’t find the transition a happy one. ![]() I made my decision to move away from Adobe and couldn’t be happier. Each piece of software will have its specific types of users and fans. After that, there’s no real “winner” regardless of the points the reviewer awards to Lr or darktable. The answer to whether darktable can replace Lightroom is obvious: sure, it can. ![]() Especially because there’s no real onboarding for darktable so that’s a lot of manual reading and research needed before you know what you’re doing. It takes weeks or more often months of regular use before you start to get really comfortable with such a complex piece of software and to start appreciating (or not) all its strengths and features. I’m always really suspicious of these kinds of articles because I find it hard to believe that the reviewer has or will spend enough time with the software before writing their review. He addresses that (darktable = freeware) in the comments as trying to appeal to more readers, but yes, agreed, not good.
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Norton vpn for pc9/20/2023 ![]() ![]() How to Download and Install Norton Secure VPN?ĭownload and install the Norton Secure VPN app on Windows or Mac Your data is encrypted and rerouted to whatever site you’re trying to reach. It sends your data through a secure tunnel to the Norton Secure VPN service provider’s servers. How? A Norton Secure VPN encrypts your communications on whatever device you’re using, including phone, laptop, or tablet. Wi-Fi Security feature in Norton Secure VPN on Android scans the wireless network that your device is connected to in order to detect common network threats such as man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacksĪ Norton Secure VPN can hide information about your IP address and allow you to go online anonymously.Kill Switch for Android: Automatically turn off the Internet connection and notify the user whenever VPN is disconnected.Offers world-class customer support from Norton, the leader in internet security.Provides a 60-day money-back guarantee*.Norton Secure VPN encrypts your data on a no-log virtual private network that doesn't track or store your activity.Allows access to your favorite apps and content anywhere you go, as if you were at home.With Norton Secure VPN you browse the web anonymously so your privacy is protected.Adds bank-grade encryption to protect you on public Wi-Fi hotspots.Norton Secure VPN protects the data you send and receive when using public Wi-Fi.Up to 5 devices: PCs, Macs, smartphones and tablets are covered by Norton Secure VPN You can browse anonymously and avoid being tracked by companies or criminals. Norton Secure VPN lets you access your favorite applications from anywhere in the world - just like you were at home. Norton Secure VPN also blocks ad-tracking cookies, which stops annoying ads and enables faster browsing. Norton Secure VPN is a no-log VPN that uses the Open VPN protocol, is fast, secure, and operates on Windows, Mac, and Android devices. Most important, Norton Secure VPN services establish secure and encrypted connections to provide greater privacy than even a secured Wi-Fi hotspot. Norton Secure VPNs mask your internet protocol (IP) address so your online actions are virtually untraceable. Norton Secure VPN gives you online privacy and anonymity by creating a private network from a public internet connection. When they make the transaction and refresh the screen, they learn the reality of the situation, but by then, it's too late.Norton Secure VPN for PC, iOS, Android and MAC, Secure your connections so your private info stays in and prying eyes stay out- Norton VPN. In reality, the funds remain the same, and the users end up sending their hard-earned cash to cybercriminals instead. Afterwards, they edit the HTML of the bank account page to show a higher amount than what it should be.Īfter that, scammers claim they have sent more than they were supposed to and demand a refund. They instruct their targets to note their available bank balance, so they can verify the refund later. There have been reports that scammers also use the notorious tech support refund scam strategy to defraud their targets during this scam. However, they really intend to make huge deposits to their bank accounts from the victim's, install malicious software to track user accounts and access them later, or simply remove the protection on their targets' devices to scam them again. To ease their targets' minds, they say that a technical problem has caused their monitor screen to turn black, and they are working to resolve it.
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Dendritic quartz properties9/20/2023 ![]() My outer world is a reflection of my inner world. It’s been used by healers for many years, and we often recommend it to our readers But for whatever reason, this stone does not get nearly enough attention from the crystal healing community. However, as most Agate, it can be quite widely found across the world. FebruWritten by Heather Rowe Dendritic Opal is an incredibly powerful stone with a number of very interesting properties. In general, Dendritic Agate comes from Brazil, India and the USA. Needing the most perfect temperatures and conditions to form Dendrite are tree branches of manganese oxide displaying a scene of nature right in front of. In contrast, Dendritic Agate is not banded, so is not strictly an Agate in scientific terms. ![]() It has a trigonal crystal structure and a hardness of 7. Geological DescriptionĪgate is a form of banded Chalcedony, a mineral of the quartz group. Traditionally, it had been used to support new mothers and encourage lactation. As such, it was buried in fields when crops were sown to ensure a good harvest. In the past, it was connected with the Ancient Greek Dryads, the spirits of the forest. Thus, it describes the patterns created by the dark inclusions of iron or manganese called dendrites. It promotes peace, alignment and brings the body back. This variety of Agate derives its name from the Greek word meaning “tree like”. Golden Healer Quartz cleans and enhances the well-being of the organs and stimulates the immune system. This stone is sometimes called Tree Agate, although Tree Agate is more commonly green, there is some overlap. Similarly, it is believed to provide a wholesome, truthful reality check to bring us back to our centre. Also, it may help us examine our behaviours and provides the stable determination to make necessary adjustments. ![]() Number: Master number 66 Dendritic Agate Crystal Healing Propertiesĭendritic Agate is believed to assist one in perceiving the self-imposed limitations and patterns that have created our experiences.
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Budget airlines singapore perth9/20/2023 The tower houses the 18 bells of St Martin-in-the-Fields, believed to have been cast in the 14th century and rung in London’s Trafalgar Square to herald the new year. This adventure will enthrall both the little and big kids in the family.What to do in Perth - Scitech Discovery Centre and Planetarium West Centre, Corner Railway Street & Sutherland StreetCity West Centre, Corner Railway Street & Sutherland StreetCulturalCulturalSwan RiverAdd a love lock to The Bell Tower, one of Perth’s newer attractions located on the picturesque Swan River. Take one of the hourly guided talks, see molten gold being poured and hold in your hands gold bullion worth more than $500,000./saar5/images/destination/what-to-do/per/Perth-Mint.jpgWhat to do in Perth - Perth Mint Hay Street, East Perth, WA6004310 Hay Street, East Perth, WA6004AdventureAdventureScitech Discovery Centre and PlanetariumSee science in an entirely new light with more than 100 hands-on exhibitions at the Scitech Discovery Centre and planetarium. The climb takes you up the side of Mount Eliza and rewards you with incredible views of the city and Swan River.What to do in Perth - Climbing 200 steps of the Jacob’s Ladder staircaseFestival-and-eventsFestivals and eventsPerth MintDiscover Perth’s gold mining history with a visit to the Perth Mint. Grab one of their famous seafood baskets before heading to the sand to watch the stunning sunset over the crystal clear ocean./saar5/images/destination/what-to-do/per/Cottesloe-Beach.jpgWhat to do in Perth - Cottesloe Beach Broome Street, Cottesloe WA 6011109 Broome Street, Cottesloe WA 6011AdventureAdventureClimbing 200 steps of the Jacob’s Ladder staircaseTest your fitness by tackling the steep, over 200 steps of the Jacob’s Ladder staircase. Perth’s attractions are widespread and public transport is limited./saar5/images/destination/what-to-do/per/perth-car-rental.jpgWhat to do in Perth - Perth car rental, Perth's attractionsBeachesBeachesCottesloe BeachPop into IndiFish (/indi-fish-chips) at Cottesloe Beach. Be sure to check out our latest deals & events for inspiration on your next vacation!What to do in PerthRoad-tripsRoad tripsPerth car rentalPick up a rental car at the airport to help you make the most of our your time. Book Flights to Perth | Singapore AirlinesSingapore Airlines offers great deals on flights to Perth and beyond. Get inspired with even more vacation ideas from our city guide. Whether you’re dreaming of swimming alongside a dolphin in its natural habitat or sipping a glass of award-winning local wine in a chic rooftop bar, you’ll find it in Perth. ![]() ![]() From cruising along the coast with miles of pristine white beaches to wandering around one of the world’s biggest inner city parks, Perth is all about slowing down and soaking up the nearly endless sunshine. While Perth is one of the isolated cities in the world – Western Australia is the largest Australian state and has more than 20,000 km of coastline – it is also one of the sunniest.
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Tube ray9/20/2023 In oscilloscope CRTs, electrostatic deflection is used, rather than the magnetic deflection commonly used with television and other large CRTs. Oscilloscope CRTsĪn oscilloscope showing a Lissajous curve. The last known manufacturer of (in this case, recycled) CRTs ceased in 2015. įlat panel displays dropped in price and started significantly displacing cathode ray tubes in the 2000s, with LCD screens exceeding CRTs in 2008. The first commercially made electronic television sets with cathode ray tubes were manufactured by Telefunken in Germany in 1934. RCA was granted a trademark for the term (for its cathode ray tube) in 1932 it voluntarily released the term to the public domain in 1950. Zworykin, who was influenced by Takayanagi's earlier work. It was named in 1929 by inventor Vladimir K. By 1935, he had invented an early all-electronic CRT television. By 1928, he was the first to transmit human faces in half-tones on a CRT display. ![]() By 1927, he improved the resolution to 100 lines, which was unrivaled until 1931. In 1925, Kenjiro Takayanagi demonstrated a CRT television that received images with a 40-line resolution. Johnson (who gave his name to the term Johnson noise) and Harry Weiner Weinhart of Western Electric, and became a commercial product in 1922. The first cathode ray tube to use a hot cathode was developed by John B. It was a cold-cathode diode, a modification of the Crookes tube with a phosphor-coated screen. The earliest version of the CRT was known as the "Braun tube", invented by the German physicist Ferdinand Braun in 1897. Thomson succeeded in measuring the mass of cathode rays, showing that they consisted of negatively charged particles smaller than atoms, the first "subatomic particles", which were later named electrons. In 1890, Arthur Schuster demonstrated cathode rays could be deflected by electric fields, and William Crookes showed they could be deflected by magnetic fields. He observed that some unknown rays were emitted from the cathode (negative electrode) which could cast shadows on the glowing wall of the tube, indicating the rays were traveling in straight lines. Ĭathode rays were discovered by Johann Wilhelm Hittorf in 1869 in primitive Crookes tubes. Flat panel displays can also be made in very large sizes whereas 38 to 40 in (97 to 102 cm) was about the largest size of a CRT television, flat panels are available in 60 in (150 cm) and larger sizes.īraun's original cold-cathode CRT, 1897. Since the late 2000s, CRTs have been largely superseded by newer "flat panel" display technologies such as LCD, plasma display, and especially OLED displays, which in the case of LCD and OLED displays have lower manufacturing costs and power consumption, as well as significantly less weight and bulk. As a matter of safety, the face is typically made of thick lead glass so as to be highly shatter-resistant and to block most X-ray emissions, particularly if the CRT is used in a consumer product. The fact that it is evacuated makes handling an intact CRT potentially dangerous due to the risk of breaking the tube and causing a violent implosion that can hurl shards of glass at great velocity. The interior of a CRT is evacuated to approximately 0.01 pascals (9.9×10−8 atm) to 133 nanopascals (1.31×10−12 atm), evacuation being necessary to facilitate the free flight of electrons from the gun(s) to the tube's face. A CRT is constructed from a glass envelope which is large, deep (i.e., long from front screen face to rear end), fairly heavy, and relatively fragile. In all modern CRT monitors and televisions, the beams are bent by magnetic deflection, a varying magnetic field generated by coils and driven by electronic circuits around the neck of the tube, although electrostatic deflection is commonly used in oscilloscopes, a type of electronic test instrument. An image is produced by controlling the intensity of each of the three electron beams, one for each additive primary color (red, green, and blue) with a video signal as a reference. In television sets and computer monitors, the entire front area of the tube is scanned repetitively and systematically in a fixed pattern called a raster. CRTs have also been used as memory devices, in which case the visible light emitted from the fluorescent material (if any) is not intended to have significant meaning to a visual observer (though the visible pattern on the tube face may cryptically represent the stored data). The images may represent electrical waveforms (oscilloscope), pictures (television, computer monitor), radar targets, or other phenomena. ![]() It modulates, accelerates, and deflects electron beam(s) onto the screen to create the images. The cathode ray tube (CRT) is a vacuum tube that contains one or more electron guns and a phosphorescent screen, and is used to display images.
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Peak flux density9/19/2023 ![]() It excludes diffuse solar radiation (radiation that is scattered or reflected by atmospheric components). Direct normal irradiance (DNI), or beam radiation, is measured at the surface of the Earth at a given location with a surface element perpendicular to the Sun direction.The solar constant is a conventional measure of mean TSI at a distance of one astronomical unit (AU). It is measured perpendicular to the incoming sunlight. Total solar irradiance (TSI) is a measure of the solar power over all wavelengths per unit area incident on the Earth's upper atmosphere.There are several measured types of solar irradiance. Types Global Map of Global Horizontal Radiation Global Map of Direct Normal Radiation The study and measurement of solar irradiance have several important applications, including the prediction of energy generation from solar power plants, the heating and cooling loads of buildings, climate modeling and weather forecasting, passive daytime radiative cooling applications, and space travel. Solar irradiance affects plant metabolism and animal behavior. Irradiance on the Earth's surface additionally depends on the tilt of the measuring surface, the height of the Sun above the horizon, and atmospheric conditions. Irradiance in space is a function of distance from the Sun, the solar cycle, and cross-cycle changes. Irradiance may be measured in space or at the Earth's surface after atmospheric absorption and scattering. This integrated solar irradiance is called solar irradiation, solar exposure, solar insolation, or insolation. Solar irradiance is often integrated over a given time period in order to report the radiant energy emitted into the surrounding environment ( joule per square metre, J/m 2) during that time period. Solar irradiance is measured in watts per square metre (W/m 2) in SI units. Solar irradiance is the power per unit area ( surface power density) received from the Sun in the form of electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range of the measuring instrument. The top image is the annual mean solar irradiation (or insolation) at the top of Earth's atmosphere (TOA) the bottom image shows the annual insolation reaching the Earth's surface after passing through the atmosphere. Global distribution of incoming shortwave solar radiation averaged over the years 1981-2010 from the CHELSA-BIOCLIM+ data set The shield effect of Earth's atmosphere on solar irradiation.
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Turnin rust shop9/19/2023 ![]() While buying and building on a budget they recreate and preserve the hidden patina, giving each one a story of its own. A father and son duo scavenging the web along with the northeast Texas woods in search of rusty relics. Small town business owners Wyatt and Lance Bush, team together to form Kravened Kustoms. ![]() Turnin Rust is a YouTube series with over 260,000 subscribers and millions of views. It’s super cool in knowing that they also love what we’re doing and can put their trust in us to represent who they are!.” “It’s an honor that a company like Chevron would even know who we are,” said Lance, “having a somewhat fresh channel with a rapid growing fan base has been a total blessing for us and now having the opportunity to team up with such a well known company like Chevron is an absolute honor to be recognized by them. The team said the ad should be airing within about 4-6 weeks. “You’ll be able to see it on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube,” said the show’s producer Wesley Blalock, “you’d also see it at Chevron gas pumps.” ![]() The ad campaign is for Chevron’s Techron High Mileage Fuel Cleaner and will be mainly an internet-based ad. “It was mostly interviewing us in our shop along with shots of what we do, working on cars, finding them, etc., however, the crew also got footage of the Eiffel Tower and Veteran Memorial at the Love Civic Center as well,” said Lance. Local business Kravened Kustoms, along with their award-winning series Turnin Rust, are continuing to make waves in the automobile industry.Ĭoming off the back of receiving the coveted Silver Play Button award from YouTube, the team is now set to be featured in a national ad campaign for Chevron.įather and son duo, Lance and Wyatt Bush recently spent a day filming at their shop in Bogata while also showing the camera crew around town.
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Add your website to google9/19/2023 ![]() From the menu, choose Configure My Site > Submit URLs.Select the appropriate website if you have more than one.If you already have Google Search Console, Bing can pull your verification info from there.) (We recommend setting up a Bing Webmaster Tools account. When you submit your site to Bing, you also submit the website to Yahoo automatically since Bing feeds Yahoo’s web search index. You can submit up to 10,000 webpage URLs per day to Bing. Note: Google temporarily disabled the Request Indexing feature from October 14 to December 22, 2020, while updating its index. The next lesson shows you how to create a sitemap and submit it through Search Console. If you want to submit your WHOLE website to Google, you have to follow a different procedure. After Google tests the URL to make sure it exists, you will see the message “Indexing requested.” Click Got it to close the dialog box.The URL Inspection report displays the latest crawl data for this page.Type the URL of the webpage you want Google to crawl (must be in the selected site).(Here’s how you can set up Google Search Console for your website.) Log in to Google Search Console and select the desired website property. ![]() But it does draw Google’s attention to your pages and should speed up Googlebot’s arrival. Google takes your submission as just a suggestion, of course. You can submit up to 10 page URLs per day through Search Console. SEO Tools – Check Server Page How to Submit Webpages to Googleįollow these instructions to submit specific pages (URLs) to Google for index consideration. If the results include your page, it’s indexed.)īefore you submit a site, it’s a good time to check on its “crawl-ability.” Use the free Check Server Page tool below to detect any redirects (a 301 is OK, but other types are not recommended) and any technical issues that may prevent your site from appearing in search results. (TIP: To see if a page has been indexed, do an exact match search. Copy a long text snippet from your page and search for it within quotation marks.
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Asus tuf gaming armoury crate9/19/2023 ![]() (V5.3.4.0 will be installed without internet connection, requires internet connection to upgrade to V5.6.3. Please install using Armoury Crate Installer V3.2.6.1 (approx: 2 MB), download link here:įull installation package V1.1.2.2 (approx: 3GB) here: Note: There is a separate list for Aura Creator compatibility.ĭownload and install Armoury Crate Lite Log Tool v1.0.6.0įill in the Google Form and attach the generated log there. Is my product supported in Armoury Crate & Aura Creator? Remember to upload this log file to the Google Form (change file extension to. Save the log file to a location of your choice. Replicate the issue you are having (reboot if necessary - the log tool will keep running) The latest version of Armoury Crate from ASUS. Save the link to the form in case you need to revise or upload additional files (do not submit multiple form for the same issue).įirst, check the Record log box to start recording (Setting/About/App diagnostics) With Armoury Crate, you can control the lighting effects of your Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro or Dominator. Complete the online Google form: Click HERE to submit a formĩ. Prepare some screenshots and photos if applicable.Ĩ. Record and generate a log (change the extension from. Post a brief description of your issue in this thread (less than 50 words)ħ. Verify and confirm issues before reporting (do not make multiple posts while still in the process of troubleshooting)Ħ. Revert system to stock speeds to check if errors are caused by excessive overclocking (even if overclock was stable previously)ĥ. DO NOT report issues if facing improper uninstallation or registry issues - please resolve firstĤ. The software works with ROG, TUF Gaming and ASUS product lines, and it allows users to change system profiles, lighting settings as well as other device configurations on all compatible connected devices. Try to reboot the system after updates are installed, and check again.ģ. Armoury Crate is a software portal that displays real-time performance and settings information for connected devices. Once the installation is complete, click on the Launch Armoury Crate. Cch ti, ci t phn mm Armoury Crate v cch g ci t thnh cng. It is pre-installed on Asus ROG TUF Gaming laptops and Armoury Crate and AURA Creator. THIS IS NOT A THREAD FOR GENERAL CHAT, please report issues ONLY (try to find related threads or create a new one)Ģ. Armoury Crate l g Cch ti ,ci t v g b phn mm Armoury Crate - Bi vit s cung cp cc tnh nng ni bt ca phn mm ROG Armoury Crate. Must post a brief description in this thread (do this before filling in a form) to receive status updates.ġ. Try to perform a power cycle to resolve lighting issues (shutdown and unplug power supply for at least 60 seconds)įorms MUST be completed and submitted in order to be processed.įorms from non-forum members will NOT be processed Uninstall legacy Aura Sync software if already installed.Īlways uninstall Armoury Crate using our uninstall tool (do not remove manually) - now included in the standard installer (right-click on icon in Windows Start Menu)ĭO NOT delete files manually after uninstalling Armoury Crate This is the official thread to report issues. A new Armoury Crate major release is now available. |