| How to Get Started with Honkai Impact Posted: 31 May 2022 09:00 AM PDT Honkai Impact 3rd (崩坏3) is a role-playing game by miHoYo and an older game than Genshin Impact. A hack-and-slash game, Honkai Impact shares many of the same mechanics as other games of the genre, and some of the features from Honkai Impact have made it into Genshin Impact as well. While the games may be vastly different, the core mechanics are oddly similar. This wikiHow will show you how to get started with Honkai Impact. [Edit]Getting Started - Download Honkai Impact. The game is available worldwide to all users. You can download this game on Windows, iOS, or Android. The game currently does not work on Mac or any console platform.
- The download process continues after launching the game, during which the latest update preview trailer will loop. This can be turned off and the game can be moved to the background to let the download quietly proceed.
- Create an account. You can log in with your email address, Apple, Google, Facebook, or Twitter. If you played any miHoYo game before, including Genshin Impact and Tears of Themis, you already have a miHoYo account. Enter your credentials into the login screen, or follow the prompts to create an account for the game.
- If you are seeing "Abnormal game environment" then you need to make sure Honkai Impact is running as an administrator or disable memory integrity.
- Tap the screen to start. After all the resources are downloaded and you are logged in, you can start. Chapter I Act I serves as a tutorial for the game's fundamental controls.
[Edit]Basic Controls - Use WASD or the joystick to move around. Like many games, you can use WASD on your keyboard or the digital joystick onscreen to move.
- Use QENM or drag the screen to change the field of view. This will allow you to see behind you, ahead of you, and to the side of you.
- The game can be played using only a keyboard, in addition to touch and controller, making it a good game for laptops and other handheld devices.
- Press J (or tap the bottom right button) to attack. This will activate the current character's current weapon. Valkyries may deal Physical, Fire, Lightning, or Ice damage, depending on her damage type and her battlesuit.
- Press K (or tap the bottom left button) to trigger evade skills. A successful evade will both nullify incoming damage on trigger and use the evade skill. This may range anything from skills that slow down time (referred to as time fracture) to skills that provide attack bonuses and heal characters.
- Press U (or tap the top left button) to trigger a secondary skill. This will consume a set number of skill points (SP) to perform an attack. Secondary skills often deal physical damage, but some deal Fire, Ice, or Lightning damage. Certain enemies may be weaker to one of the four types of damage, making it more effective.
- Press I (or tap the top right button) to trigger the Valkyrie's ultimate. This will consume a larger number of skill points (SP) to perform an attack. Ultimates deal far more damage than physical damage, but some may also trigger other passive effects like time fracture or time stop.
- Press the number keys to switch your character. Note that you cannot switch characters while taking or dealing damage. You can also switch characters by tapping on the character to switch to.
- If a Valkyrie's icon is blinking, it means she has a QTE (quick time event) ready. Switching to her may increase the cooldown of switching back, but will perform some other passive effect like a follow-up attack.
- Press the escape key or the pause button to pause. This will bring up the pause menu. Not all gameplay is pauseable. The pause menu allows for adjustment of controls as well as viewing of currently active missions.
[Edit]Other Important Information - Note the bar on the bottom of the screen is your Valkyrie's health. This can be replenished by picking up health tokens. If that bar reaches zero, then that character dies. You can revive by spending crystals, although this is undesirable since crystals are also used for pulling on the gacha.
- Ways to lose health in a stage include debuffs (such as bleed, common in the Quantum Singularis (QS) challenges) that drain health and take damage.
- Ways to gain health include picking up health tokens and Valkyrie skills that can heal the party.
- If all your characters die, then you will be presented with the "Defeat" screen. You will have to restart the challenge over, or you will be removed from the open world and will have to wait for your characters to revive.
- Understand the different Valkyrie/enemy types. In the game, depending on the type of the Valkyrie and enemy, you may gain an attack boost or an attack reduction when casting certain skills.
- The three most common enemy types in much of the start of the game are Biologic (BIO), Mecha (MECH), and Psychic (PSY).
- Attacks from BIO are strong against PSY but weak against MECH.
- Attacks from PSY are strong against MECH but weak against BIO.
- Attacks from MECH are strong against BIO but weak against PSY.
- The other two enemy types are Quantum (QUA) and Imaginary (IMG).
- Attacks from QUA are strong against QUA but weak against IMG.
- Attacks from IMG are strong against IMG but weak against QUA.
- Weak attacks gain a 30% attack reduction, and strong attacks gain a 30% attack boost. Neutral attacks have no reduction or boost in attack strength.
- When making character parties, the maximum number of characters you can have is three, so you should try to include characters from BIO, PSY, and MECH to be ready to counter the most common types.
- Note the bar on the top of the screen is the selected enemy's health. This will also list status effects active on the enemy. The words "UP" or "DOWN" also show how effective your attacks against the enemy will be based on your Valkyrie's type.
- Forget elemental reactions if coming from Genshin Impact. Honkai does not have any elemental reactions in the main storyline, but may have similar systems in other challenges. Elemental damage also cannot score critical hits in Honkai Impact in most cases. Spamming K or the spacebar to unfreeze also does not work, either.
- If an elemental gauge is filled up it will apply some status effect such as freezing a character/enemy or dealing damage over time.
- Know how to level up. Leveling up is the only way to unlock more content in the game. You can level up your captain level, your Valkyries, and your weapons.
- Captain level: Complete stages and daily tasks (listed on the "Dailies" section from the left menu on the home screen).
- Valkyries/Battlesuits: Select the "Valkyria" button from the main screen. Select the character to level up, then select "Level up". The character's max level is the same as your captain level.
- Weapons/Stigmata: Select the "Equipment" button then select the weapon or stigmata from your inventory. Click on the weapon, then "Enhance" to enhance the weapon or stigmata, and "Upgrade" to upgrade the weapon or stigmata after reaching the level cap.
- You can unlock additional battlesuits beyond "White Comet", "Crimson Impulse", and "Valkyrie Chariot" by using the "Supply" menu. Note that you may not always get what you want, and additional supply cards may require an in-app purchase to acquire.
- Note that a lot of Valkyries appear more than once; this is because each instance is a different battlesuit.
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| How to Play Sudoku for Kids Posted: 31 May 2022 01:00 AM PDT Sudoku helps kids sharpen their math and critical thinking skills, so if you're looking to teach a child to solve these exciting puzzles, that's amazing! For beginners and kids as young as 5 years old, 4x4 puzzles can be a great way to make Sudoku more accessible. Plus, when your little one is ready for more of a challenge, the same principles apply to the 6x6 and 9x9 Sudoku puzzles. For all the very best tips on how to teach a kid to play Sudoku, read on. [Edit]4x4 Sudoku Basic Rules - Solve 4x4 Sudoku puzzles using only the numbers 1-4. In a 4x4 Sudoku puzzle, answer every square with a whole number between 1 and 4. Examine the "clues" (or, the numbers provided by the puzzle). The clues will also always be a whole number between 1 and 4.[1]
- For the 9x9 Sudoku puzzle, answers will be any number between 1 and 9.
- Use each number just once in a single row. To solve a 4x4 puzzle, arrange the numbers so no number repeats itself in the same row. At the same time, ensure that every number is used at least once in each row.[2]
- So for example, a row filled in with the sequence (1, 3, 1, 4) is incorrect—because it excludes 2 and repeats 1.
- The sequence (1, 3, 2, 4), though, works for a single row.
- Use each number once in a single column. Arrange numbers 1-4 in a single column to solve a 4x4 Sudoku puzzle. Ensure that in each column, every number is featured once. Double-check that no numbers repeat themselves in the same column.[3]
- So, a possible row (4, 3, 1, 2) could intersect with a possible column (1, 3, 2, 4).
- Use each number just once in a single square. In addition to rows and columns, there are also four boxes with four squares total in each. Within these squares, arrange the numbers 1-4 so that no number appears twice in the same box. Ensure that each number appears once in each box.[4]
- So, if a box already contains three numbers (1, 3, 4), then the last square in the box has to be 2.
- Solve the empty squares using the provided clues. Don't attempt to move or change the provided clues. Instead, use these numbers to solve for the puzzle's remaining squares.[5]
- Fill in every square to solve the puzzle. Every box, row, and column needs to be filled in completely. To ensure you have the correct solution, double-check that no numbers repeat themselves in a single box, row, or column.[6]
[Edit]Tips for Solving a 4x4 Sudoku - Use a pencil. Using a pencil instead of a pen allows you to simply erase any mistakes and try again.[7]
- Use the process of elimination. To find a square's answer, determine that it's the only number that could possibly fit in that square. To do this, eliminate all of the other possible squares that a certain number could be placed in. Examine the number's position in other columns, rows, and boxes to shed light on which columns, rows, and boxes this number can't be included in again (without repeating itself).[8]
- Write possible answers in small letters in the squares' upper corners. This step is optional, but moving on after narrowing down a number's location to a few spaces can feel unsatisfying. So, feel free to leave yourself a note. If you determine that 4 has to fit in one of two squares in a given box, write the "4" in the top of both squares.[9]
- This way, when you find out another number fits into one of the two boxes, you'll know that 4 has to solve for the remaining square.
- Not only will this help you solve the puzzle faster, but it's likely to make the puzzle feel less frustrating, too.
- Work through the entire puzzle systematically. There are tons of ways to solve a Sudoku puzzle, but you might appreciate an organized strategy. To ensure you're always making progress and avoiding going in circles, work through the puzzle one number at a time. Investigate all of the provided clues for a given number before moving on to another. [10]
- For instance, go through every clue provided for the number 2. If you find any surefire answers, fill them in.
- Run through this process once or twice. When you've filled in a good number of squares, more obvious answers will start to crop up (like, for instance, the last remaining square in a box, column, or row).
- Fill in numbers only when you know they're correct. Avoid guessing, because this could definitely cause problems down the line. Instead, hold off on filling in an answer until you're entirely sure.[11]
- Keep working at it. At the beginning, kids may get frustrated when they feel like they've hit a dead end. Keep in mind that every puzzle has a solution, and there's always a clue that you haven't caught just yet. The challenge is what makes the puzzle so fun to solve! Keep your chin up, keep searching, and get creative. [12]
- Find printable 4x4 Sudoku puzzles online. Or, buy 4x4 Sudoku books at bookstores or online.
- If the solver is ready for more challenging puzzles, move on to 6x6 puzzles or 9x9 puzzles. For both, the rules are the same. The only difference? More squares, boxes, and numbers in the puzzle!
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| How to Study Well Posted: 30 May 2022 05:00 PM PDT Being good at studying is a skill that anyone can learn, and that includes you! There are good study habits and there are bad study habits, and this article is going to show you how to ditch what's not working and focus on strategies that will work and make a difference come test day. When you're finished, you'll know how to study smarter, not harder. Plus, you'll have a few tricks up your sleeve for when you need that extra boost of motivation! [Edit]Create a study space. - Set up your study space. It's great if you have a desk for studying, but a table will also work great. Make sure your space has good lighting and remove any clutter or distractions that might break your focus. Place the materials you need to study, like pens, highlighters, and a notebook, near the area so they're handy.[1]
- It's okay to switch up your study spot if that's more convenient for you. For instance, you might like studying at the library or a coffee shop sometimes.
- Play music while you study so it's more fun. Create a playlist of songs that inspire you but aren't distracting. You might try instrumental music if you get distracted easily, but it's okay to listen to whatever you like.
[Edit]Create a schedule. - Create a daily study schedule for yourself. Rather than trying to do all your studies in 1 day, plan to study a little every day. Start by choosing the time of day when you feel the most focused. Then, decide which subjects you'll study each day. Keep your study schedule in your agenda or somewhere you can see it every day.[2]
- Everyone has a different time of day when they feel most energized. You might find that you learn best early in the morning, but it's also possible you might like studying right after school or before bed. Do what works best for you.
- If you participate in sports or activities, keep these in mind when planning your studies. Let's say you have sports practice every day after school. You might decide it's best to study for an hour each evening before bed and an hour every morning before school to accommodate your sports schedule.
[Edit]Organize your materials. - Organize your study materials so it's easy to find what you need. You probably have a lot to do, so you need to spend your time wisely. Keep all of your papers, notebooks, texts, and writing utensils in a specific place so you don't waste precious study time looking for them. This way you can quickly pull out what you need and get started.[3]
- For example, you might keep your pencils, pens, highlighters, and erasers in a pencil pouch in your backpack. If you also have a desk at home, you could keep a cup of them on your desktop. Try using colorful pens for notes you write for yourself so it's more fun.
- If your instructor sends handouts and readings in digital files, save yours to a Google Drive that you can access from any device. This way you'll always have what you need.
- You could use a hole-punch to add holes to handouts, readings, and other paper items so you can keep them in a binder. As another option, you could keep them in a folder. Pick a binder or folder that has an image you like on it! You might even decorate it.
- Keep books or notebooks in your bookbag or beside your study space.
[Edit]Remove distractions. - Remove distractions so you can stay focused on your studies. You'll have an easier time focusing if there aren't distractions around. Ask the people around you to not disturb you while you're studying. Additionally, turn off your TV and silence your phone so you won't be tempted to check it.[4]
- If there's clutter nearby your study spot, you might want to remove it if you find it distracting.
- Try using a productivity app or website that can block social media and other distracting apps or sites during your study time.
[Edit]Review your notes. - Review your notes at the end of each school day so everything is fresh. You'll likely need to re-read your notes a few times before they start to stick in your mind. Set aside a few minutes every day to go back over what you learned in all of your classes. It doesn't need to be a big block of time.[5]
- Look for a few minutes of downtime, like when you're waiting for the bus, sitting on the ride home, or waiting for your after-school events to start.
[Edit]Focus on key concepts. - Focus on key concepts rather than minor details. It's easy to feel overwhelmed when you're studying because there's so much information to learn. You don't need to memorize your notes and textbook to do well in class. Instead, study the main points that your instructor pointed out in class. Then, figure out how the minor details and examples in your notes or text help you better understand the main points.[6]
- In English class, you could start with a story's theme. Then, you might look for ways the author used literary devices to support that theme.
- In math class, you might focus on the formulas you're learning and how to use them. Later, you can figure out how the specific math problems your teacher gave you help you practice.
- In History class, you might focus on the social and historical factors that lead to war rather than specific dates and people.
[Edit]Read key notes out loud. - Read key information out loud to help commit it to memory. Reading aloud can help you remember something better, so use this strategy for important points. Go somewhere you won't disturb anyone else. Then, slowly read your notes or the text to yourself to see if it helps you remember it.[7]
- You might also try reading aloud when you're having trouble understanding something.
[Edit]Tailor your studies to your learning style. - Incorporate activities that fit your learning style. Figure out which learning style fits you most. Visual learners absorb more information when they can see it, auditory learners take in information by listening, and kinesthetic learners engage more with movement. Personalize your study sessions by using your learning style.[8]
- If you're a visual learner, you might highlight your notes or text. You may also try incorporating a documentary or slideshow into your studies. You might also like drawing a mind map so you can represent what you're thinking visually.
- If you're an auditory learner, you might try singing your notes, reading aloud, or listening to your text on audiobook.
- If you're a kinesthetic learner, try acting out your notes or walking around while you read or listen to an audiobook. Physically manipulating flashcards or drawing a mind map might also work for you.
[Edit]Make connections to preexisting knowledge. - Look for links between what you're learning and what you already know. Sometimes you might feel like what you're learning in class has nothing to do with your real life, but that's usually not true. Making connections between what you're learning and what you already know can help deepen your understanding of the material and may help you remember it better. Try to brainstorm links between what you're studying and something you've experienced.[9]
- For instance, maybe you used math to determine the area of your walls when you were buying new paint.
- Similarly, you might think about how the characters in a story you've read relate to people you know in real life.
[Edit]Create a study guide. - Rewrite your notes with extra information to create a study guide. Making a study guide helps you review the material and gives you something to review in future study sessions. Start by typing your notes into a blank document. Then, use your textbook and online resources to add to your existing notes. Additionally, answer questions from your textbook or ones that come to mind as you study.[10]
- This is a good way to study because it requires you to take an extra step past reading your notes and textbook. Reading, thinking, and writing are ingredients essential for an efficient study session.
- You might prefer to hand-write your notes. Keep a set of colored pens or markers just for this. It'll be more fun to rewrite your notes if you use special supplies.
[Edit]Take a break. - Take a 10 to 15-minute break every hour you study. You want to use your time wisely, so you might think breaks are a bad idea. However, trying to focus on your studies for too long can cause fatigue. Instead, schedule breaks into your study sessions so you can burn off a little steam. When you come back, you'll be refreshed and ready to pick back up where you left off.[11]s
- If you feel like you get distracted easily, you might try the Pomodoro technique instead. Set a timer for 25 minutes and try to study that entire time. Take a 2- to 3-minute break, then start the next session. Do a total of 4 study blocks, with short breaks between them. After the 4th block, either stop studying for the day or take a longer 15-minute break before you start another study block.[12]
- Use your breaks for something that energizes you, like getting a snack or going for a short walk. Don't turn on your TV or a video game because it might distract you.
[Edit]Eat a healthy snack. - Eat healthy snacks to energize your mind. Snacking while you study can help you stay focused and might help you study longer. Just make sure you choose healthy snacks over junk food. Keep your snacks near your study space or grab them when you take a study break. Here are some snacks that can help you stay focused while you study:[13]
- Fruit
- Almonds
- Popcorn
- Trail mix
- Carrots and hummus
- Dark chocolate
- Greek yogurt
- Apple slices and peanut butter
- Grapes
[Edit]Alternate subjects. - Alternate subjects so you don't get burned out. Try not to study 1 subject for too long because you'll probably get bored after a while. Unfortunately, this can make it harder for you to remember what you've studied. Instead, set time limits for how long you'll focus on each subject, then switch to something else.[14]
- For example, you might decide to study Math and English on Monday afternoons. If you have 2 hours to study, you might study Math for 45 minutes, take a 15-minute break, then study English for 45 minutes. You could spend the final 15 minutes doing a self-test or review.
- Do the subject that interests you least first so you'll be more excited to switch topics.
[Edit]Make flash cards. - Make flash cards for the information you need to memorize. You can use flash cards for most subjects, and they can be a great tool for testing yourself. Use flashcards to learn vocabulary, mathematical formulas, historical dates and figures, scientific facts and processes, etc. You can make your own cards or print some online. Then, flip through your cards to test your knowledge.[15]
- Making the cards yourself is super beneficial because you'll have to write out all of the information you're learning when you create the cards.
- You can find pre-made flashcards about many topics on the website Quizlet.
[Edit]Make a mind map. - Create a mind map to organize the information you're learning. Mind maps can help you make connections between what you're learning. Start by drawing a circle and writing the topic inside the circle. Then, draw spokes away from the center circle and draw circles at the end of each spoke. Inside those circles, write the main points you've learned about the topic so far. Keep branching off of each circle you draw with new facts and details about the topic.[16]
- Try looking up example mind maps online to see how others have used this technique to study.
[Edit]Use online resources. - Use online tutorials if you're struggling with the material. You might not understand every subject right away, and that's totally okay. Luckily, you can find study guides and video tutorials online that can help you study better. Look for study help as soon as you start having trouble so you can get the help you need.[17]
- For instance, Khan Academy has a lot of video tutorials you can watch for free. You can also find videos on YouTube.
[Edit]Get a full night of sleep. - Sleep 8-10 hours a night so you're well-rested. Teens aged 14- to 17-years-old need at least 8 hours of sleep every night for good health.[18] If you are sleep deprived, studying will feel like a chore. You won't learn nearly as much information sleepy as you will after a good night's rest.[19]
- If you're 18 or older, you need 7-9 hours of sleep each night, while kids who are 6- to 13-years-old need 9-11 hours of sleep.
[Edit]Test yourself. - Test yourself to review what you've studied. At the end of each study session, set aside 15-20 minutes for a self-test of the material. Do a practice test if you can, but you can also flip through your flashcards or block off parts of your notes to see if you can remember the information. This can help you retain more of what you studied and helps you identify the material you need to study again.[20]
- Ask a friend or family member to quiz you if you can. Have them ask you questions about the material and check your answers.
- Take a practice exam using questions from your study guide or example tests online. This will help you identify any areas you need to review again.
- If you're wrong, go through the correct answers.
[Edit]Avoid cramming for tests. - Don't cram for tests because it likely won't work. Like most people, you'll need a few days for the material to really sink in, so studying a bunch the night before a test likely won't work out. Chances are, you'll forget most of what you study during your cram session. Instead, stick to the study schedule you made for yourself so you can learn a little at a time.[21]
- You probably have friends who brag about how cramming works for them, but you don't know what's really going on behind the scenes. Ignore what other people say and do what's best for you.
- Try planning something fun and relaxing for the night before your exam, like a bubble bath or watching your favorite movie with a friend. This way you'll have something to look forward to that might motivate you to stick to your study schedule.
[Edit]Teach someone else the material. - Teach the information to others to help deepen your understanding. Explaining something to someone else helps you retain the information better. Give a short lesson about what you're currently studying to a classmate, friend, or family member. Then, ask them if they have any questions about the subject. Do your best to answer the questions.[22]
- If you get a question you can't answer, find out the answer so you'll fill in that information gap.
- If you're sharing with a classmate, take turns "teaching" each other. This way you'll be getting double the information!
[Edit]Weave in physical activity. - Be active during your study breaks to improve your focus. Cardio activity boosts blood flow, which helps your brain work better. Additionally, being active may help improve your memory. Try going for a walk, doing jumping jacks, or dancing to your favorite song during your study breaks.[23]
- Pick an exercise you enjoy so your study breaks are fun.
[Edit]Join a study group. - Start or join a study group to learn from each other. Study groups help you all learn better because you can share different ideas and explain the material to each other. Ask your classmates to form a study group with you, then schedule meetups at least once a week. Do your best to stay on task so you can get the most out of your study sessions.[24]
- Ask each study group member when they're available so you can pick the perfect time for your study group. For example, you might arrange to meet after school in the library every Tuesday.
- If you're all busy with after-school activities, you could schedule a study session in the library or a local coffee shop every Saturday at noon.
- It's okay to meet more often than once a week if your schedules allow.
- Be patient with yourself if you're trying to form new study habits. It might take time for you to get used to studying.
- Reward yourself after a good study session by doing something you enjoy, like texting a friend, drawing, playing a video game, or reading a book.
- Ask for help if you're having trouble understanding the material.
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