Real life: Japan in danger of radiation leakage

Damn, the catastrophe in Japan just kept on going, as if the earthquake and tsunami weren't dangerous enough.

Two nuclear power plants were currently in haywire not long after the tsunami that submerged most of the country. The cooling system was badly damaged due to the earthquake that rumbled two days ago, leaving the core in danger of overheating and on a verge of meltdown. The US sent a coolant in order to alleviate the threat.

But unfortunately, the worst had already occurred.


The Fukushima no. 1 power plant had already exploded.



By now, radiation would slowly contaminate the country and people would suffer greatly from its effects.

The recent explosion and the radiation aftermath was one of the worst to ever happen in history ever since the Chernobyll explosion in Russia and the Hiroshima / Nagasaki bomb threat in Japan during WWII. Countless lives were claimed and many people got contaminated by radiation. You wouldn't want to picture yourself in those situations, would you?


I know help is still greatly needed for victims to recover from the catastrophe. As for me, all I can do is pray for them.


And so I close the talk. I hope this will serve as a change to make a change for the better.

100th post - Real life: Tsunami in Japan: A jaw-dropping catastrophe

Woah, I never thought this will be the 100th post on my blog until I checked the number of post I had made through my dashboard... *sweat drops*

Anyway, since this is really the 100th post, I'll devote that to the latest incident that shook (or in this case, drenched) the whole world to the core: the Tsunami that left Japan in ruins.



A while ago, I heard the news about the tsunami that swept the land of the rising sun in waves, submerging most of the country with water mixed with debris and other foreign stuff. But before that, an 8.9 magnitude earthquake shook the country hard, leaving most of the buildings and roads deteriorating from the impact. In case of the tsunami, roads became flooded and people and vehicles scrambled for safety. Airports and train stations had postponed their operations to avoid further damage and telephone lines were scrambled, making communication very difficult, although Internet connection was possible but only for a limited time.

But the tension didn't stop there. Twenty countries were given tsunami warnings with a possibility of them becoming affected. The list of countries under the warning include Indonesia, Russia, New Zeland, Hawaii, Australia and even the Philippines.

It was stated that the tsunami would probably hit the Philippines between 5-7 pm, specifically in areas on the eastern side of the country. But still, there may be a possibility that it will happen after the specified time.


During these times, having a calm and alert mind is a must, as it will help in deciding what to do to avoid casualties. Panicking is the worst thing to do, but still, many people couldn't help but to feel worried about their loved ones, especially those living in Japan.

As of now, relief help was given to the victims to provide comfort and to ensure survival. Prayers may also help to make sure they're safe.


Yep, as one of my former classmates said, one should not take the earthquake / fire drills for granted, as it may be helpful for the future.

That's all for now! Bye!

GC: Elesis revamp + Clockwork Knight redux + Purchase reward (again)

Oh boy, another string of updates to come after the server maintenance in Grand Chase PH:


Update no. 1: Elesis revamp


Well, it's been a long time since her ST was released, and now she's going to be upgraded (again) with new skills & action modes for her 2nd job: the Spearman.


Update no. 2: SB Gacha Clockwork Knight redux


For those who weren't able to complete a set for one of their characters to obtain the pet, no need to worry! You'll be given another chance to obtain the armor parts, weapons and accessories of this latest SB Gacha to get the grand prize:the Clockwork Knight pet card.


Update no. 3: Purchasing rewards


For those who prefer using Cash to buy equipment & other necessities, rejoice! There will be another purchasing rewards promo, wherein one must spend a certain amount of cash points to gain prizes, including the Pet Kumi card, plus, Kumi armor sets & weapons will be available for a limited time.


Check out the official news thread for more info.


I hope that after this, either Dio, Jin's ST or GC: Chaos will come out.


And that's a wrap! See ya! 

Real life: Saving the best for last + GC: Zero's 2nd job teaser

Well, I just finished watching K-ON!! episode 20 a while ago, and I still remembered the part after the school festival performance wherein Yui and the rest of the Light Music Club felt as if everything happened so fast in a blink of an eye. Then they started talking about their future plans, until they all got emotional and began to cry, because they just wished they wouldn't leave their beloved school. After all, they (except Azusa) were already seniors and were going to graduate soon, so the school festival would be their last event.

Believe me, the school festival performance was the best event for them, and they'll never ever forget about it.

There's a saying that goes "Save the best for last". It means that before a moment ends, there must be the most amazing events going on. Those events would serve as trademarks or highlights of that moment, ones which would always leave a mark in their lives before the curtain closes without any chance for an encore.

Yeah, very poignant, but still, one must cherish those moments like they are his or last moments.

After all, life's too short... :D

By the way, I just checked the Grandchase.info blog, and discovered that Zero's 2nd job will be coming out after a few weeks in kGC. Not much info yet about it, but this teaser pic may intrigue you (from the blog).

Well, Cow mentioned that Zero's 2nd job name is Craver, though there's a possibility that it may change once it's finally released.

My first thought when I saw the pic was "WTH? Zero looks good in that outfit!" But I noticed that Grandark still remained the same. The eye mask does look cool on him, though.

I hope that after that, Mari's 4th job and ST will go next (though I have to wait a little longer).

That's all for now! Arrivederci! ^^

GC: Hell's Furnance + Gladiator ST

Got that news fresh from the press! ^^

After the server maintenance this coming Tuesday will be the release of two updates:

Update no.1: New Hero Dungeon - Hell's Furnace

If you think the Shrine of Ruins is challenging enough for you, then check out this new hero dungeon. Just like the first Hero Dungeon, it's located in Ellia, and the schedule and rules for entering is the same as in Shrine of Ruins. The only difference is that you need to be at least level 30 to enter.

Well, since it's now possible to earn 4 Hero Coins per day, the prices of the items at the Hero Shop have been adjusted (increased, to be exact).  Check out here for the list of prices.


Update no.2: Gladiator ST


Now, it's Sieghart's turn to have his 1st class buffed up with the Gladiator ST. 

Sieghart's ST outfit

I would expect players to use Gladiator even more, due to new skills and abilities that will be added with the ST update. Sieghart fans rejoice!


As usual, there will be events to celebrate the arrival of the Gladiator ST... ^^;


Aside from these two major updates, since the anniversary of People Power in EDSA is coming near, everyone will receive a People Power Rose Accessory (7 days) during their first - log in, aside from the usual weekend EXP bonus. And for those with artistic talents, there will be a Skill Tree Fan Art contest, with LU load as prizes for winning.


Check out the official news thread for more info.


That's all for now! Jaa ne!

GC: New server - Selion + Hero Shop price updates

Ok, this is a bit weird... ^^;

I just noticed that news at the Grandchase.info blog, and it really astonished me to bits.

About a week after the release of Polaris, Grand Chase Philippines launched a new server, Selion, named after a SB Gacha pet. Well, the reason was very obvious; GC has become very popular and many players started flocking in to join the fun.


Aside from the new server release, the prices of the items at the Hero Shop had been adjusted. Unfortunately, the prices had increased, even though the 2nd Hero Dungeon (Hell's Furnace / The Crucible) was not yet released.


More info can be found here.


I hope that this coming Tuesday, Sieghart's ST will come out. If not, perhaps Dio will be released, or even Hell's Furnace / The Crucible.


Anyway, that's all. Jaa ne!

GC: Polaris - it's hammer time! + Valentine events

Hey there, people! Time for me to report on the latest news here in GC PH! ^^


After the server maintenance on Tuesday comes the latest update that everyone had been waiting for: the release of Mari's 3rd job, the Polaris.

It's hammer time for Mari as she shows her Polaris prowess with her Force Maul

Before we'll experience the excitement of having one's Mari becoming a Polaris, here's some teaser info about the job class (from the official statement in GC PH's website:

Legends say of an ancient kingdom where magic and machines coexisted. Here, powerful soldiers called Polaris were members of the elite, with the power and authority to research magic and create new machines. Unfortunately, this special class disappeared with the great cataclysm that buried the kingdom in lost memory.

Having grown into her role as magic and machine specialist, and because of her mysterious connection to the lost kingdom, Mari was upgraded to the Polaris, the ultimate magic and machine user!

As the Polaris, Mari uses souped-up versions of her previous skills, including new robot called KORMET that will do basic combos, dash and jump attacks in Mari’s stead. With increased power comes increased usage of mana, but the Polaris comes prepared with special skills that help replenish their own mana and even the mana of their teammates. The Polaris will not stop until there’s no trace of evil left!

The Grand Chase just got upgraded with the power of Mari the Polaris! Join them in their quest to rid the world of evil once and for all!
 

As usual, there will be events pertaining to the release of Mari's 3rd job. Not only that, since February's the month of love, there will also be events connected to Valentine's Day, like the release of a new Cash Shop item, the Rose Necklace, and the GC Quiz Bingo Bonanza in which you'll get a chance to obtain either one of two new pets, Pinko and Pinky, the pet of lovers.


Check out the official GC PH website for more info.


Too bad my younger bro won't be enjoying the events that much, for he'll be having exams next week. T_T


Anyway, that's all for now! Sayonara!

GC: New character - Ley the Summoner

I had mentioned before that there will be a new character for Grand Chase (check it here if you haven't seen it yet). Right now, that's when I'll tell you more about it. 

Her name is Ley (name may change once she will be released in other servers), and her first job class is known as Summoner.

Summoner loading screen in kGC

 Skill Test Video (not mine):



Dungeon Run (also not mine):





Yep, she's a magic user like Arme, except that her attacks compose mainly of summoning dark orbs, especially her skills. And yes, she can levitate and teleport. What interests me though, is her ability to summon a dragon - like creature (reminds me much of Selion, in my opinion), and even a butler! *cough - HayatenoGotoku - cough*


Too bad she's an AP-user, though (like Dio and Zero), and her skills seemed to be way too overpowered. I'm still curious with the claw-like weapon she's wielding (different from Dio's demonic claw). I wonder what's the name. 

But still, she packs quite a punch, especially with her creature and the butler.

That's all for now! Adios, amigos! ^^

EDIT: Changed the video size to fit into my post, and I also added the dungeon run videos... ^^

GC: Clockwork Knight - New SB Gacha set! + new Archemedia dungeons

Awww man, it's been a while since the last SB Gacha event in Grand Chase PH. I knew everyone had gone loco over completing Dark armor sets, even if it's for just one character, for the sake of obtaining Selion. And now, there will another SB Gacha event! This time, it's about the 8th Gacha Set - the Clockwork Knight.

Yep, the mechanics will be the same: Purchase Spell Books using Cash (or GP if you're buying Spell Books for Depleted Beads), use them to open the Gacha Beads, and you'll get a chance to get one of the armor parts of the set, or even weapons. If you complete the set, you'll get the SB Gacha pet.


In this case, you'll get a chance to obtain either one of the parts of the Tinker Apprentice armor set, 1st Job weapons and accessories (from Sealed Beads), Clockwork Artisan armor set, 2nd Job weapons and accessories (from Ancient Sealed Beads), or Steampunk Savant set,  4th Job weapons and  accessories(from Epic Sealed Beads).


Complete a set (including the weapon and the accessories) for one character, and you'll get the pet: Clockwork Knight, the Mecha Guardian.

But if you're out of Cash and prefer to unseal the Depleted Beads, there's a chance that you'll get one part of Elena's set. Unfortunately, it'll expire after 7 days.


By the way, aside from the Gacha event, there will two new dungeons for the Archemedia continent: Undermine and Thunder Hammer. You need to be at least lvl 65 if you want to survive going there.


Anyway, if you're curious, check out the official news here.


That's all for now! Ta-ta! ^^

 

GC: Another new character? O_O

Ok, I just checked the latest posts at the Grandchase. info blog, and this caught my attention:

There will be another character to be released in the Korean servers of GC, and this time, it's another female character.


News can be found here (for the English speakers), and here (for those who can understand Korean, although using Google translate is a good choice... ^^;).




Well, I'm glad that this new character is not another sword wielder (seriously, most of the GC characters are sword wielders.) Judging from her appearance, I could say that she's a demon, possibly from a royal bloodline.


But still, I'm confused with the weapon she's wielding, and just like most of the players, I hope she's not an AP-user (like Dio and Zero), otherwise it would be boring.


Will be posting more info once the new character is finally out.


That's all! Sayonara! ^^