 Acoders Indie Game Making Competition 2004 | 
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Prizes
Thankfully to the sponsors, a large collection of the lucky entrants are up to win some great prizes. The grand total value for the prizes combined is $5381. All the prizes have been donated by our sponsors, and you can find out about the sposnors, and the products they have donated, below or on the resources page.
Teams entering the competition must designate 1 persons address for the prizes to be delivered too. If that team is awarded any prizes it is that persons responsability, to do so with the prizes as they choose. In the circumstance of a team winning a prize, any prizes won will only be distributed once, to the person specified on the submission form.
There will be 3 top prize winners, with first place being pronounced the grand prize winner. There will then be a further 5 runner up prizes, for the people that didn't quite make it into the top 3. Below you can find each rank, and the prizes you will win, if your entry is awarded one of these positions. If more than 1 entry draws in a prize winning rank, the judges will further review the drawing games and adjust the ranking positions accordingly.
 - Entry prize
These prizes will be given to all members that don't rank in the top 10
( Total value: $35 ) | 
| Web Hosting coupon ( Value: $35 ) | | | 1 free month web hosting with 1 month purchase
500 MB Disc Space
5 Gigs of Transfer
CGI/PHP/SQL
and much more
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 - Grand prize winner ( Total value: $2824 ) |
| Complete Set of Game Institute Courses ( Value: $1200 ) | | | Full tuition-free enrollment to all current GI courses (at the time the competition ends)
Courses include many features to help you learn quickly and efficiently:
-Course Textbook provides in-depth coverage of the subject matter.
-Multimedia Lectures voiced-over by your instructor review the key
material.
-Faculty-Student Interaction in live weekly chat sessions and via
message boards.
-Source Code and Exercises for study and integration into your own gaming projects.
-Professional Tools for building commercial quality games.
-Quizzes and Examinations to test your knowledge and measure your progress.
-Certificates suitable for printing and framing.
-CD-ROM format for organized on-demand course material access.
-Study Blocks allow students to study at their own pace.
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| MultiMedia Fusion Pro ( Value: $299 ) | | | Multimedia Fusion is the most flexible, powerful, and full-featured authoring tool available today. Best of all, you can get superior and impressive results with no programming skills or knowledge required. Discover the secret tool used by so many multimedia pros, game creators, and people from all walks of life.
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| Animation:Master ( Value: $299 ) | | | Now anyone can create 3D pictures and animation at home or in the studio with Animation:Master. This remarkable program includes everything you need to create fabulous computer graphics; including complete sculpting features, powerful animation tools, superb rendering, and all this is compatible with the most popular computers (PC and Macintosh!)
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| 1 free year of Ultimate Hosting plan ( Value: $295 ) | | | 10 Gig Disc Space
50 Gigs of Transfer
CGI/PHP/ASP/SSL
and much more
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| Orion Pro ( Value: $149 ) | | | Orion Pro is the is the affordable edition of Orion, for beginners and experienced users alike. It provides all the essential tools to get you started making music with your computer: sequencer and playlist for arranging the parts of your song, a selection of Generators with preset sounds, a range of Effects to process and modify those sounds, and a Mixer with everything you need to to bring it all together.
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| Install Creator Pro ( Value: $149 ) | | | Install Creator is simply the easiest installation distribution tool in existence. Spend your time developing your creations not building the installers. Download the fully functional freeware version of Install Creator and create your first installation in less than one minute! Then you decide which way is better!
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| Novodex Physics SDK ( Value: $95 ) | | | The NovodeX Physics SDK unites rigid body dynamics simulation and collision detection in a single easy to use package. It is a cross platform tool whose performance is unmatched in the industry.
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| DarkBASIC Pro ( Value: $89 ) | | | DarkBASIC Professional is the most advanced games development package built on the BASIC language currently available. No other package out there makes it as easy to incorporate all of the special features and effects you see in todays games and no other package natively offers the benefits of Microsofts DirectX 9 technology.
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| Quill 3D ( Value: $77 ) | | | Beginners guide to 3D modelling
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| gile[s] ( Value: $51 ) | | | gile[s] is a global illumination / radiosity lightmapper, capable of rendering high resolution lightmaps fast and efficiently.
gile[s] features an easy to use editor, that allows you to place models and lights without fuss.
Unlike most lightmappers gile[s] handles models of arbitrary complexity keeping smoothing groups intact.
With gile[s] you can even paint directly to the lightmap, and mix and match vertex lighting and lightmaps as you please.
gile[s] lights up your worlds.
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| 1 Year Free Subscription to DBDN ( Value: $50 ) | | | The Dark Basic Developers Network is designed for die-hard DB fans. Get the latets low down on what's being developed. Get VIP status on new titles and be included in our Alpha and Beta testing teams. Read the team diaries each day and see new artwork live from our studios.
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| ExGen ( Value: $30 ) | | | Specifically designed for use in video games ExGen is a special
effects creator/ editor. Use a series of particle systems to create
highly detailed animations. Originally intended to be used to create explosions, it can be used to create a wide variety of different effects for use in your projects.
ExGen can save you hours of painstaking image manipulation creating stunning effects in minutes:
* Easily create single or sequentially numbered animation images
* Create and position multiple particle systems
* Use your own images to colour and shape the particles
* Use a timeline to change the start time of the particle
animations
* Sync animations with the integrated sound and frame controls
* Add Attractors and Deflectors to manipulate the positions of
the individual particles
* Adjust over 30 different parameters to make literally
thousands of different combinations of particle animations
The download has two modes. A Demo mode and a Lite mode. The demo mode has all features active except for Exporting of completed animations. The Lite mode is limited in features but lets you export the finished article.
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| CD Rom - FabJob Guide To Become A Video Game Designer ( Value: $19 ) | | | Imagine having a high paying job with flexible hours where you can wear jeans to work and play games all day. Welcome to the world of video game design!
If so, the FabJob Guide to Become a Video Game Designer is for you!
If you have a genuine passion for games and a creative mind you can become a games designer. By using the techniques described in this guide, you will learn how to develop your skills and get hired as a game designer.
Whether you want to create console or computer games or whatever genre you're interested in, the information you'll find here will give you the edge you need to get hired and make it in this competitive industry.
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| Mapper tSX ( Value: $15 ) | | | The Mapper tSX is a Level Exporter for Caligari's trueSpace and gameSpace.
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| Geosphere tSX ( Value: $7 ) | | | The Geosphere tSX is a trueSpace/gameSpace plugin that adds new Geospheric primitives.
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 - Second place ( Total value: $1282 ) |
| Three Game Institute Courses ( Value: $400 ) | | | Full tuition-free enrollment to three GI courses
Courses include many features to help you learn quickly and efficiently:
-Course Textbook provides in-depth coverage of the subject matter.
-Multimedia Lectures voiced-over by your instructor review the key
material.
-Faculty-Student Interaction in live weekly chat sessions and via
message boards.
-Source Code and Exercises for study and integration into your own gaming projects.
-Professional Tools for building commercial quality games.
-Quizzes and Examinations to test your knowledge and measure your progress.
-Certificates suitable for printing and framing.
-CD-ROM format for organized on-demand course material access.
-Study Blocks allow students to study at their own pace.
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| 50% discount coupon to e-onsoftware ( Value: $300 ) | | | This coupon allows holder to %50 off at http://www.e-onsoftware.com/
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| 1 free year of Professional plan ( Value: $129 ) | | | 750 MB Disc Space
15 Gigs of Transfer
CGI/PHP/SQL
and much more
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| Jamagic ( Value: $99 ) | | | Jamagic provides powerful 3D capabilities that transport your creative insight and production requirements into new dimensions ... at lightspeed. Never before has this kind of 3D power been available so affordably.
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| Effect3D Studio ( Value: $99 ) | | | Effect3D Studio gives you the power to create stunning 3D text objects simply by typing in your text. 3D text objects can be created using any font type installed on your system, giving you the ability to support any foreign language character set. We also provide you the ability to add up to 24 photo-realistic and non-photo realistic rendering style effects to your animations. For more of Effect3D Studio's powerful animation options, please click on the Key Features link.
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| Novodex Physics SDK ( Value: $95 ) | | | The NovodeX Physics SDK unites rigid body dynamics simulation and collision detection in a single easy to use package. It is a cross platform tool whose performance is unmatched in the industry.
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| Dark Matter ( Value: $39 ) | | | DarkMATTER and DarkMATTER 2 are extensive collections of fully animated, professionally produced 3D objects to add that expert graphical touch to your projects and games. Novice and Advanced users alike will find the DarkMATTER range an incredible resource saving both time and effort. DarkMATTER 1 also includes an exclusive Enhanced Version Upgrade to the DarkBASIC programming language.
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| IBasic c/w 270 page manual ( Value: $38 ) | | | IBasic Standard - for applications, is an all in one, easy to use programming language that has the power to create any type of application or utility that you can imagine!
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| CD and Book - How to program 2D games in Blitz Basic ( Value: $34 ) | | | Learn to Program 2D Games in Blitz Basic" is a comprehensive guide to creating 2D games with Blitz Basic. An accompanying CD contains a demo version of Blitz Basic, as well as all the example programs referenced througout the book, which can be loaded directly into the Blitz IDE, and compiled and run with ease.
Aimed at beginners and advanced users alike, "Learn to Program 2D Games in Blitz Basic" start with the roots of game development, and continues to explore the ins-and-outs of the Blitz Basic development language, including arrays, data types, data banks, graphics, sound and music, and user input. Advanced topics such as sprite collision, scrolling, particle effects, pathfinding and z-ordering are also extensively documented.
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| ExGen ( Value: $30 ) | | | Specifically designed for use in video games ExGen is a special
effects creator/ editor. Use a series of particle systems to create
highly detailed animations. Originally intended to be used to create explosions, it can be used to create a wide variety of different effects for use in your projects.
ExGen can save you hours of painstaking image manipulation creating stunning effects in minutes:
* Easily create single or sequentially numbered animation images
* Create and position multiple particle systems
* Use your own images to colour and shape the particles
* Use a timeline to change the start time of the particle
animations
* Sync animations with the integrated sound and frame controls
* Add Attractors and Deflectors to manipulate the positions of
the individual particles
* Adjust over 30 different parameters to make literally
thousands of different combinations of particle animations
The download has two modes. A Demo mode and a Lite mode. The demo mode has all features active except for Exporting of completed animations. The Lite mode is limited in features but lets you export the finished article.
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| CD Rom - FabJob Guide To Become A Video Game Designer ( Value: $19 ) | | | Imagine having a high paying job with flexible hours where you can wear jeans to work and play games all day. Welcome to the world of video game design!
If so, the FabJob Guide to Become a Video Game Designer is for you!
If you have a genuine passion for games and a creative mind you can become a games designer. By using the techniques described in this guide, you will learn how to develop your skills and get hired as a game designer.
Whether you want to create console or computer games or whatever genre you're interested in, the information you'll find here will give you the edge you need to get hired and make it in this competitive industry.
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 - Third place ( Total value: $679 ) |
| Two Game Institute Courses ( Value: $200 ) | | | Full tuition-free enrollment to two GI courses
Courses include many features to help you learn quickly and efficiently:
-Course Textbook provides in-depth coverage of the subject matter.
-Multimedia Lectures voiced-over by your instructor review the key
material.
-Faculty-Student Interaction in live weekly chat sessions and via
message boards.
-Source Code and Exercises for study and integration into your own gaming projects.
-Professional Tools for building commercial quality games.
-Quizzes and Examinations to test your knowledge and measure your progress.
-Certificates suitable for printing and framing.
-CD-ROM format for organized on-demand course material access.
-Study Blocks allow students to study at their own pace.
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| Swarm Synth (VST Plugin) ( Value: $114 ) | | | Windows VSTI Synth plugin
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| 3D Game Studio/A6 Extra Edition ( Value: $89 ) | | | The game engine is the core of the development system - it generates the 3D image and controls the behavior of the virtual world. Due to its combined BSP-Tree and terrain renderer, GameStudio's engine handles indoor and outdoor sceneries equally well. It has a lighting engine that supports true shadows and moving light sources. The sophisticated threefold culling algorithm renders huge worlds of 100,000s of polygons with over 70 fps even on old hardware. Programmers can use the plugins for adding new effects and features.
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| 1 free year of Basic Hosting plan ( Value: $59 ) | | | 500 MB Disc Space
5 Gigs of Transfer
CGI/PHP/SQL
and much more
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| AnarchyRhythms (VST Plugin) ( Value: $57 ) | | | Windows VSTI Synth plugin
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| AnarchyEffects (VST Plugin) ( Value: $57 ) | | | Windows VSTI Synth plugin
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| MMORPG ( Massivly Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game ) ( Value: $50 ) | | | MMORPG ( Massivly Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game ) Creation engine.
Made in blitz basic a simple yet powerful programming language ( for more info please go to Blitz Basic ). Please understand that this is not a complete game but an engine for someone who wants to build an mmorpg but can't get started or doesn't have enough network experience.
Through time members will get free updates, models, and documentation so as time progresses the engine will turn into a full blown mmorpg.
User's who buy a
license can use any media or source code in their projects commercial or not. The only thing the user is not to do is to include the model media or source code in any sort of library or bundle.
*Full documentation *kept up to date
*Full source code
*Free updates for source code
*All the media models,sprites,textures
*Free media updates
*Email support
*Access to member's page, forum, and help page
*Permission to use all code and media in any software commercial or non commercial.
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| 3D Game Maker ( Value: $34 ) | | | Now anyone can build their ideal game in seconds. With just one click of a mouse, you can create a uniquely playable game without needing any programming knowledge or artistic skills at all. Offering over 12 billion gaming options, The 3D Gamemaker opens up a whole new concept in gaming, providing fun for all the family.
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| CD Rom - FabJob Guide To Become A Video Game Designer ( Value: $19 ) | | | Imagine having a high paying job with flexible hours where you can wear jeans to work and play games all day. Welcome to the world of video game design!
If so, the FabJob Guide to Become a Video Game Designer is for you!
If you have a genuine passion for games and a creative mind you can become a games designer. By using the techniques described in this guide, you will learn how to develop your skills and get hired as a game designer.
Whether you want to create console or computer games or whatever genre you're interested in, the information you'll find here will give you the edge you need to get hired and make it in this competitive industry.
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 - Runner up ( 4th ) ( Total value: $187 ) |
| It's Me ( Value: $69 ) | | | Create fully animated 3D characters of yourself, your friends, or anyone from just a single photograph. It'sMe makes it simple for anyone to create custom 3D characters that dance, move, and show emotion. It'sMe quickly adds dynamic animation to any multimedia production or website.
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| 3D Game Studio/A6 Standard Edition ( Value: $49 ) | | | The game engine is the core of the development system - it generates the 3D image and controls the behavior of the virtual world. Due to its combined BSP-Tree and terrain renderer, GameStudio's engine handles indoor and outdoor sceneries equally well. It has a lighting engine that supports true shadows and moving light sources. The sophisticated threefold culling algorithm renders huge worlds of 100,000s of polygons with over 70 fps even on old hardware. Programmers can use the plugins for adding new effects and features.
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| 1 free month of Basic Hosting plan ( Value: $35 ) | | | 500 MB Disc Space
5 Gigs of Transfer
CGI/PHP/SQL
and much more
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| Star Wraith ( Value: $17 ) | | | Not since Wing Commander has a space combat game been this good.
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Weave your way through an action-packed, dynamic campaign that reacts to your decisions and performance as a squadron commander. Join other players in intense multiplayer combat. Design your own combat situations with the built-in mission editor. Take on instant action assignments using the random mission generator, and customize your starfighter with awesome firepower.
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| Juno Nemisis ( Value: $17 ) | | | Inside cyberspace, there is a powerful supercomputer known only as Juno. Numerous vortexes lead to the innards of Juno and are staunchly defended against attackers. You are a defender of Juno.
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| - Runner up ( 5th ) ( Total value: $100 ) |
| Crazy Talk 3.5 Web Edition ( Value: $49 ) | | | CrazyTalk Web Edition has all the features of the Home Edition with the addition of being able to create interactive talking content for your web site. Talking messages can be exported using .wmv & .rm streaming media formats which can be directly published on your website or imported into tools like FlashMX. For truly interactive content the ActiveX web player can be controlled by JavaScript giving you the ability to react to user driven events.
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| 1 free month of Basic Hosting plan ( Value: $35 ) | | | 500 MB Disc Space
5 Gigs of Transfer
CGI/PHP/SQL
and much more
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| Rocket Boards ( Value: $16 ) | | | Want to relive the glory days of old, or are you new to the joys of
PC video gaming? Perfect for novice and advanced gamers alike.
Rocket Boards, with its colourful cartoony 3d graphics and simple control system, will provide hours of entertainment for the whole family.
Take control of your Rocket Board racer guiding it around 16 varied tracks, across 4 grand prixs. Take on 7 other opponents in your bid to become the champion in this fast paced 3d racing game.
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| - Runner up ( 6th ) ( Total value: $66 ) |
| 1 free month of Basic Hosting plan ( Value: $35 ) | | | 500 MB Disc Space
5 Gigs of Transfer
CGI/PHP/SQL
and much more
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| Rocket Boards ( Value: $16 ) | | | Want to relive the glory days of old, or are you new to the joys of
PC video gaming? Perfect for novice and advanced gamers alike.
Rocket Boards, with its colourful cartoony 3d graphics and simple control system, will provide hours of entertainment for the whole family.
Take control of your Rocket Board racer guiding it around 16 varied tracks, across 4 grand prixs. Take on 7 other opponents in your bid to become the champion in this fast paced 3d racing game.
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| Leylines ( Value: $15 ) | | | Leylines is an intriguing turn-based strategy game of exploration and conquest. Set in a fantasy world, it lets you pit your armies, magic and commerce against up to seven opponents and a horde of barbarians.
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| - Runner up ( 7th ) ( Total value: $52 ) |
| 1 free month of Basic Hosting plan ( Value: $35 ) | | | 500 MB Disc Space
5 Gigs of Transfer
CGI/PHP/SQL
and much more
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| Showcase Pool ( Value: $17 ) | | | Chalk your virtual cue and get ready to play Showcase Pool! Play against a range of computerised players or against a friend in a variety of locations.
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| - Runner up ( 8th ) ( Total value: $52 ) |
| 1 free month of Basic Hosting plan ( Value: $35 ) | | | 500 MB Disc Space
5 Gigs of Transfer
CGI/PHP/SQL
and much more
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| Showcase Snooker ( Value: $17 ) | | | Chalk your virtual cue and get ready to play Snooker! Play against a range of computerised players or against a friend in a variety of locations.
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| - Runner up ( 9th ) ( Total value: $52 ) |
| 1 free month of Basic Hosting plan ( Value: $35 ) | | | 500 MB Disc Space
5 Gigs of Transfer
CGI/PHP/SQL
and much more
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| Removal Man ( Value: $17 ) | | | You've been called in by Lord Bray to help him move some of his belongings from his Manor House to a local museum. Although you arrive bright and early you clumsily knock over Partly the parrots cage as you go in - a simple job has suddenly become much harder!
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| - Runner up ( 10th ) ( Total value: $52 ) |
| 1 free month of Basic Hosting plan ( Value: $35 ) | | | 500 MB Disc Space
5 Gigs of Transfer
CGI/PHP/SQL
and much more
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| BinMan ( Value: $17 ) | | | Being a Binman can be a dangerous occupation! Around every corner lurks a mad dog waiting for you to stray close enough to take a bite out of you, pedestrians running around like crazed animals remember they have to be somewhere soon but not quite sure exactly where… and that’s the easy part! Parking your dustcart in the street will cause nothing but pure mayhem with the motorists and don’t forget the weather either!
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