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The first playable God of War 3 (GoW3) Demo was shown live at E3 2009. We will review various elements of the GoW3 game like Gameplay, Graphics, Sound, Replay value, etc.

GOD OF WAR 3 GAMEPLAY:

Hit Start on the PS3 controller and you see Kratos on a narrow path on a mountainside. The Sun God Helios seems to buzz around on his Sun Chariot, but we can rip his skull later. More pressing matters are at hand (or blade). You are immediately drawn in the action as the soldiers from the Army of Olympus surround you. Tapping SQUARE to hack and slash is typical of God of War. However, Kratos can now Grab in different styles using various buttons. Grab enemies using CIRCLE and then you can use different buttons to throw them, use as battering ram, rip it away, etc.

Kratos' sub-weapons are now available on the D-pad and can be switched mid-move. Previous God of War versions had the sub-weapons as combination of R1, R2, L1, L2 and SQUARE, TRIANGLE, CIRCLE and X. Not any more. In GoW3, simply press the down button for the Cestus, and the right button for the Blades. The Cestus is good for close-up melee fighting, whereas the Blades are suitable for general attacks.

The Amulet of Fates from God of War 2 has been replaced by (Apollo's?) Fire Bow. Unlike Typhon's Bane, the magic meter for the Fire Bow regenerates automatically. You can make 6 hits to drain out the Fire Bow meter. The meter fills up completely after another 5 seconds. That is useful, considering that you don't have to conserve your Fire Bow only for boss battles.

A thoughtful innovation has been done with the Quick Time Event buttons. Previous God of War games had the QTE button prompts appear in the middle of the screen. In God of War 3, SQUARE prompt comes on the left side, CIRCLE button on the right, TRIANGLE comes at the top and X comes at the bottom of the screen. L1 and R1 come on the top-left and top-right corners respectively. CIRCLE button mashing comes at the bottom-right corner. This is a commendable addition to this epic series as we don't have to stare at the screen during the finishing moves of a boss-battle to see the button prompt. Just observing towards which side of the screen the prompt comes up, determines which buttons to mash making it just that little bit easy.

GOD OF WAR 3 GRAPHICS:

God of War 1 & 2 had a varying framerate; the same has been continued in GoW3. The framerate varies between 30-60 fps. Stig Asmussen has followed in the footsteps of Cory Barlog and originally David Jaffe who wanted important scenes in the game irrespective of the framerate. However, Stig has reiterated that the framerate will not go below 30 fps.

The vivid art direction comes to the fore, as Kratos makes his way across the picturesque mountainsides to the city of Olympia, bludgeoning and battering the Army of Olympus creatures like undead soldiers, Centaurs, Harpies & Cyclops. A lot of thought has gone in each move. The attention to detail can be judged by the fact that each teeth of Kratos were separately modelled.

The processing power of the Playstation 3 has been used to its maximum. In God of War 2, we could see only 15 enemies on the screen at a time. This has been beefed up to 50 in GoW3. Kratos is also now a 20,000 polygons hulk compared to 5000 in GoW2. And we haven't even started talking about the Titans. Stig has said that some of the levels will be on the Titans themselves. (remember the Fear Nothing trailer?). In the Demo, the Fire Titan Perseus is shown in the background; a monstrous living being made of volcanic rocks and molten lava that flows down his body. The Fire Titan Perseus is pitted against the Sun God Helios as an engrossing backdrop while Kratos slashes the undead soldiers in the foreground.

The Demo has a resolution of 720p. The final in-game resolution will be 1080p & 1080i.

GOD OF WAR 3 AUDIO:

After Gerard Marino's amazing score in GoW2, GoW3 music seems like another hit-to-be. The music really rouses you up. The background music differs depending on the game situation and blends perfectly with the overall tone of the game. When you are alone, the score simmers quietly, and drums up forebodingly, when you are about to face baddies.

GOD OF WAR 3 STORY:

The story is set 3 hours in the actual game. It has been confirmed by Stig that the demo is in-game part and not a separate play-through. We are left to fill in some blanks as to: the whereabouts of the Blade of Olympus, lack of a magic meter, how the sole sub-weapon Cestus was obtained, why does the Fire Titan Perseus attack Kratos, etc.

However a few things have been verified by Stig: Kratos will battle 5-10 Gods including the Gods seen on the balcony during the final scene of GoW2. He wont have sex with women; which could mean men (heaven forbid!) or Goddesses (yummy!) The Titan Gaia and the Blade of Olympus left out in the trailers & demo will make a comeback in GoW3.

REVIEW BOTTOMLINE:

Stig Asmussen has declared, "We want this game to show what the Playstation 3 is capable of." That is a pretty strong statement and going by the looks of the Demo, one that is surely living up to the promise. The background score is awe-inspiring. The Firebow and the QTE positioning are commendable additions to the gameplay. The beautiful graphics use the full power of the PS3.

The bottomline is that the potential & possibilities in God of War 3 are unlimited. It is like a Chest filled with Magics Orbs waiting to be opened.

Rahul "TheGodofWar4" B is a fan of the God of War series. He has a God of War 4 fanfiction site where you can download God of War 3 Screensaver

All about Square Shower Trays: a UK product guide

It is classic but contemporary, can be large or small, flexibly placed or a feature in bathrooms – it’s the much-loved square shower tray. As its name suggests, the square shower tray is symmetrical and measures the same length by width.

It’s a standard tray and has consistently been one of the most popular shower trays for many years. This is a short guide to the square shower tray, its benefits, sizes and styles available. Designed to suit your bathroom, the square shower tray will suit the largest of bathrooms through to the smaller, more space limited cloak room.

What are some of the benefits of a square shower tray?

There are several reasons that the square shower tray’s popularity has continued to grow. Firstly, the square shower tray can be easily adapted to any sized bathroom, both in sizes available, and where it can be positioned within the bathroom. The square shower tray’s placement is also notably flexible – it can either be positioned in a recess/alcove, corner or in the centre of a wall (although this is far less common!). Square shower trays are also aesthetically pleasing; they’re symmetrical, easy to place within the bathroom and most manufacturers stock them in a number of materials, styles and even different colours.

Which sizes do square shower trays come in?

Square shower trays start from as small as 700mm, 760mm, and 800mm to a medium sized 900mm, 1000mm to as large as 1200mm x 1200mm. The square shower trays extensive range of sizes means that you can find one which will seamlessly integrate into your new bathroom. Small square shower trays are usually popular in en-suites and small bathrooms as they generally require less floor space than other types of shower tray. Amongst the range of square shower trays, bathroom suppliers note that the 700mm shower tray is usually a best seller because of its adaptability to smaller spaces.

What are square shower trays commonly made from?

There are three predominant materials from which the square shower tray is made:

Firstly, stone resin shower trays are a rock-solid, durable shower tray, which is made from a stone resin mixture. This type of tray is generally easy to clean and feels like ceramic to-the-touch. In an option of slimline or standard, they are designed to last with exceptional quality, style and have a contemporary look which fits with most bathroom design schemes.

The next is acrylic shower trays, which are moulded from pure acrylic sheet, predominately with a reinforced coating or core. People sometimes opt for acrylic shower trays due to their low prices, but both the acrylic and stone resin shower trays are similarly priced, with the stone resin shower tray often being cheaper. The acrylic shower tray has benefits such as being lightweight, easy to install and many come with non-slip coatings. Depending on the manufacturer, the acrylic square shower tray sometimes comes with a life time warranty against bowing, cracking and any other manufacturing defects or faults.

Acrylic-capped shower trays are a moulded sheet of acrylic, filled with a stone resin mixture. The High Quality finish of the acrylic shower tray is perfectly combined in this product with the strength and durability of the stone resin shower tray. This shower tray is, understandably, gaining a great deal of popularity.

What are some good square shower tray brands?

MX group and London Water Closet Company (LWCC) are major UK manufacturers that make square shower trays. MX group, one of the UK’s leading shower tray manufacturers, has an assortment of square shower trays in its Dorchester range, ranging from 700mm through to 1200mm.

The MX square shower trays are available in white, and by special order, pergamon and soft cream. LWCC also supplies slimline square platform shower trays, ranging from 760mm through to 1000mm. All LWCC’s trays are made of ABS capped stone resin, are riser compatible and some have an optional riser leg and panel pack. LWCC’s square shower trays are also guaranteed for 10 years.

Square shower trays are designed to suit most bathroom sizes and to flexibly suit all tastes and bathroom layouts. If you’re after any further advice, BathroomTrade has trained experts available on a UK freecall number (0800 043 0207) who can advise on square shower trays, shower enclosures or, in fact, any other bathroom product you’re interested in!

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About the Author: Lindy Holman - High Flying Media Ltd

If you're after any further advice, BathroomTrade, the UK Online Bathroom Store has trained experts available who can advise on square shower tray products, shower enclosures or, in fact, any other bathroom product you're interested in!

How to bend 12mm plates to 90 degrees for 4 meters long in single stroke? without getting bow in the center?

The bending should be uniform, This is for making C channels to manufature Square tube
Material is MS plate of Yield Strength > / = 350MPa

At 12 mm it needs to be a very powerful machine.
It will be impossible, over a 4 meter length to bend 12 mm without hydraulic or pneumatic equipment
If your intention is to create a "jig" you might be better to cut and weld. Dont forget to do the weld on the outside of the jig.
At 12mm I assume you are forming from a softer and thinner metal. Plastic would not require so much strength in the jig,

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