Melissa

Horizon: Forbidden West – Bag Upgrades Revisited

If there’s one thing I do when I play a game (besides trying to relax and enjoy myself), it’s look up information. I get curious or stuck, and I find myself turning to the internet for answers. There are a lot of good guides out there that are super helpful, but what I don’t see are an abundance of simple and clean visual guides that lay out all the information in one place.

I’ve finished playing Horizon: Forbidden West and I have to say that Aloy has to be one of my favorite female protagonists in video games. She’s so clever, resilient, and that hair is a work of art! Since Horizon: Zero Dawn, I have been fascinated with this world Guerrilla has created and cannot wait for more!

I’ve created upgrade guides for all of Aloy’s baggage! These visual or infographic guides are separated into ammunition holster and quivers, ammunition satchels, and resource pouches. Each bag details what is needed to level it up, and what statistics leveling it up will increase!

Please let me know if you would like me to work on a guide for the other collectibles within Horizon: Forbidden West or if there are any games you would like to see visual information or guides for in the future! I love helping people, discussing games and organizing information!

Horizon Forbidden West – Legendary Armor Statistic and Upgrade Guides Revisited

I’ve created statistic and upgrade guides for all of Aloy’s Legendary Armor! These visual or infographic guides are separated by each armor. Each armor page details its resistances, skills, weave bonuses and supplies needed for leveling it up!

The First 60 Minutes of Horizon Forbidden West

Have you ever been undecided on what to play next?

Should you buy that game? Should you install that game?

I’ve been there, and sometimes you just need to take a look at the graphics, hear the music, and learn a little about the plot to see if it resonates with you before taking the next step. I’m here to help! I am creating the first 30 to the first 60 minute videos of games; indie and mainstream, new and old!

This week let’s take a look at the first 60 minutes of Horizon Forbidden West…

Do you want to play the rest?

How to Play – Memory Match

Part of the fun in raising Zoey is finding things that delight and educate her; I want to find fun, creative board games to play with her during our family game nights! This week we played Memory Match, the LotFancy version, for 2 to 6 players.

This specific memory match game is designed for kids and does a great job building visual recognition and, of course, memory recall. The graphics are adorable and gameplay is fun and engaging; especially when competition narrows in Zoey’s focus.

So let’s play!

IN THE BOX

39 cards

INSTRUCTIONS

For standard play, remove the 3 stinky lunchbox cards. For more of a challenge, leave them in the deck.
Shuffle the deck and lay them face down so the cards are not overlapping. You may place them in a grid or randomly, it’s up to you.
Players take turns, the youngest player goes first.
On your turn, flip two cards face-up. Make sure that the other players can see the cards too.
If the two cards match, you get to keep them! Place them in a score pile in front of you. As a reward, you get to go again and flip over two more cards.
If you do not make a match, flip the cards back over so they are hidden, your turn is over.
If you are playing with the stinky lunch box cards and you turn one over, your turn is over.
Play continues to the left and the next player takes their turn.
When all the cards have been picked up (minus the stinky lunchbox cards if in play), each player counts the pairs of food they’ve collected. The player with the most food wins!

ENJOY!

The First 60 Minutes of Horizon Zero Dawn

Have you ever been undecided on what to play next?

Should you buy that game? Should you install that game?

This week let’s take a look at the first 60 minutes of Horizon Zero Dawn…

Do you want to play the rest?

DIY – Dino-Mite Valentines!

Valentines can be a big deal in Kindergarten, heck everything is a big deal in Kindergarten. There is so much joy in everything they celebrate, and they celebrate everything!

I wanted to put something special together for the class, and as soon as I saw these 3D printed baby dinosaurs I knew what I wanted to do!

I ordered enough baby Dinos for the whole class and designed these Dino-Mite Valentine cards to go with (feel free to download and use the cards too (for personal use only, not for resale)! After printing the sheets, I cut out each card and hole punched the sides. Then I tied each dinosaur in place.

Feel free to download and use the cards too (for personal use only, not for resale)!

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

The First 30 Minutes of Neva

Have you ever been undecided on what to play next?

Should you buy that game? Should you install that game?

This week let’s take a look at the first 30 minutes of Neva…

Do you want to play the rest?

Concrete Genie – Genie Page Guide

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I recently posted the first 30 minutes of Concrete Genie and in conjunction with that I wanted to re-post the Genie Page Guide I made several years ago!

This visual or infographic guide is organized into helpful sections and downloadable so you don’t need to keep hopping back online to check on the information.

Please let me know if you would like me to work on a guides for anything else within Concrete Genie or if there are any games you would like to see visual information or guides for in the future! I love helping people, discussing games and organizing information!

The First 30 Minutes of Concrete Genie

Have you ever been undecided on what to play next?

Should you buy that game? Should you install that game?

This week let’s take a look at the first 30 minutes of Concrete Genie…

Do you want to play the rest?

DIY Crochet – Ear Warming Headband

Welcome back friends! Do you crochet? I dabbled in crochet off and on for a few years, always fascinated, but never fully catching on. I kept at it, and suddenly, it clicked! I feel calm and cozy when I’m crocheting, and fiercely proud whenever I complete a project.

It’s that time of year for keeping warm! Whether you’d like to create a ear-warmer headband for yourself or to gift to a friend, I’m here to help!

This headband is cozy, classic and ideal for any level of crocheter (beginners included)! Any bulky size 5 yarn can be used in this pattern.

SUPPLIES

Crochet hook (size 6mm)
Yarn (size 5)
Scissors
Yarn needle

INSTRUCTIONS

Create a slip knot and then 64 chain stitches. The chain number may vary a bit depending on the head size you are creating the headband for. If possible, hold the chain around your head or theirs to measure.
Turn your chain around and half double crochet (hdc) into the back loop of the second stitch from the hook, then continue to hdc in the back loops of each stitch all the way across your chain.
Turn your work. Insert your hook under both loops of the first stitch, yarn over and pull through. Then insert your hook behind the second vertical loop of the stitch you just created, yarn over and pull through. This create a smoother/ straighter finish along the sides of the project.
In the next stitch, hdc into the back loop and then continue to hdc in the back loops of each stitch all the way across your project.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the next 8 rows for a total of 9 hdc rows. You are welcome increase or decrease the amount of rows if you’d prefer a thinner or wider headband.
After the last hdc of your last row, use the scissors to disconnect the yarn from the skein and pull the loose in through your crochet loop, leaving a good length to sew the headband together.
Taking each end of the project, pinch the corners in towards each other to create a C and a backwards C, then bring the C’s together to interlink. Using a yarn needle, stitch the remaining yarn back and forth through all 4 layers of the interlinked ends.
Turn the headband right-side out and there’s your twist!
Put over your ears, and get cozy!