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LoreKeeper, The Game Master’s assistant, is thrilled to announce the launch of its beta version at the upcoming MCM Comic Con, which will be held from October 27th to October 29th at London’s Excel Centre.

Born from a small role-playing group in North London that has been immersed in Dungeons and Dragons since the 1980s, LoreKeeper has evolved with the efforts of a global team spanning Boston and Georgia. This project is a testament to the indie spirit of development in an era usually dominated by massive tech giants.

Founder David Harrison, shared his enthusiasm with us, saying, “Running games week in and week out for years, I love it! However coming up with new adventures, names, and rules every week was getting near to burnout for me. But I had this idea of an AI character within the game, and then decided to bring that idea to our world to enhance the game. It's all become a bit of a paradox, really.”

LoreKeeper offers a sophisticated tool designed to assist with campaign planning and world-building. The beta version will provide users with a glimpse into the future of table top role-playing games (TTRPGs).

"We're thrilled to introduce LoreKeeper to the world at Comic Con. I haven’t seen anyone doing what we're doing. I believe we're the first to market. It’s both nerve-wracking and genuinely exciting at the same time," he added.

LoreKeeper's beta version will showcase its innovative features, including the ability to handle complex rules, provide elements for building expansive game worlds, and interact with live NPCs. The platform streamlines hours of game preparation into minutes, making it an invaluable tool for both new and experienced Dungeon Masters.

The LoreKeeper team extends an invitation to all Comic Con attendees to visit their booth and experience the beta version first hand. Attendees will have the fantastic chance to interact with the platform, offer valuable feedback, have their ideas illustrated by the artist Callum Carr, and sign up for the service, too/

FACTFILE: LoreKeeper is an independent, self-financed company. Londoner David Harrison, the CEO, has worked in Live Music and Technology for over 25 years, building and launching Myticket.co.uk, and has extensive experience in the live music industry. Nathaniel Gibson from Boston Massachusetts, CTO, has been building news filtering and language model bots for over 20 years.

 Alastair Kember, Head of Product, has been developing games for over two decades and took a unique turn by running a delightful fish restaurant called the Oyster Shack Devon, embarking on one last adventure.

http://www.lorekeeper.com

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Amsterdam Dance Event completes 2023 programme with over 2,900 artists and Official Opening Event at Rijksmuseum

The collaboration between ADE and Rijksmuseum represents an important step for both institutions in merging different art disciplines

The Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) has completed its programme for ADE 2023 and is unveiling a special collaboration with Amsterdam staple Rijksmuseum and DJ upsammy as its Official Opening Event. The result is "Breathe, Walk, Die", a unique performance where art and music converge. 

The event takes place in the iconic bicycle passage under the Rijksmuseum, made possible by the collaboration between the two cultural institutions. Breathe, Walk, Die will take place on Wednesday, October 18 at 7:30 PM and will also be streamed live on ADE’s channels.

ADE and Rijksmuseum present "Breathe, Walk, Die"

"Breathe, Walk, Die" is a three-act theatrical performance that brings to life the exhibition Museum Boijmans van Beuningen at Rijksmuseum. The show is based on the musical tour that DJ upsammy composed for the exhibition under the direction of creative producer Tom Trago, in which life – from birth to death – is musically reflected through themes such as fear, lust and ambition. With live sounds by percussionist Valentina Magaletti and a visual interpretation by designer Theun Mosk, the performance promises to be one of the central showpieces of ADE 2023.

The collaboration between ADE and Rijksmuseum represents an important step for both institutions in merging different art disciplines to create unique, connecting experiences. This initiative also marks ADE’s direction towards becoming a more artistic platform that encourages young musical talent on a broader stage, and emphasises the cultural value of electronic music.

"We are extremely proud that we have been able to set up this initiative in collaboration with the Rijksmuseum, and present electronic music’s positive impact and contribution to cultural heritage to an even wider audience," says Jan-Willem van de Ven, Director of ADE. Hendrikje Crebolder, Director of Development and Media at the Rijksmuseum, adds: “thanks to our partnership with ADE and Heineken, we can offer a new audience a unique experience in the museum and beyond.”

ADE Festival programme

The latest wave of artists for the ADE program includes Animistic Beliefs, ANOTR, Colin Benders, DJ Chuckie, Ellen Allien, Grandmaster Flash, Hunee, Jennifer Cardini, Lady Bee, Louie Vega, Saoirse and Ummet Ozcan. The complete list of the new acts announced can be found below, and the full program can be viewed on the ADE website.

https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/tickets

New Book Reveals the Skills Needed to Develop Emotional Intelligence

This book is a personal tool kit for emotional intelligence.

The Emotional Intelligence Book: How to Develop Your EQ for More Successful Life, by one of Europe’s top emotional intelligence (EQ) practitioners Nicole Soames, is a concise and practical tool kit on how to develop your EQ. Coming out in October, the book reveals the essential skills people need to develop to enhance their emotional intelligence.

Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognise and manage your own emotions and those of others around you. 

It is one of the most underrated skills in the workplace. It’s often wrongly assumed that individuals are born with a fixed EQ, when, in reality, anyone can learn how to develop and use their EQ effectively.

In The Emotional Intelligence Book, Soames argues emotional intelligence can be broken down into four core areas: knowing yourself, managing yourself, navigating the world around you and managing your relationships. 

She examines each area in detail and reveals the specific set of skills needed to set people up for success in life. These include uncovering your blind spots, controlling your emotions, managing your work-life balance, and the ability to have straightforward conversations.

Nicole Soames says why she wrote The Emotional Intelligence Book: “I was determined to share my knowledge and expertise with others, to open their eyes to the power of emotional intelligence and why it holds the key to leading a more successful life.”

Soames takes the reader on a journey to develop their self-awareness, social skills, self-management and ambition. The book showcases why emotional intelligence has become an essential skill in today’s business world and gives easy-to-follow guidance on how to use it to thrive in one’s professional and personal life.

Dr Martyn Newman, Chairman of Roche Martin, says about The Emotional Intelligence Book: “This book is an impressive toolbox, jam-packed with actionable models and practical tools for building emotional intelligence.”

Nicole Soames is a leading coach, EQ practitioner and founder/CEO of Diadem, a training and coaching company with many hundreds of clients across the globe. She is the author of four other books: The Influence Book, The Presentation Book, The Coaching Book and The Negotiation Book (all published by LID).

The Emotional Intelligence Book is published on 12 October 2023 by LID Publishing, available as a paperback and e-book.

https://lidpublishing.com

Time Team Special: Digging the Band of Brothers to premiere worldwide on YouTube

The special feature-length documentary starring Sir Tony Robinson commemorates 80 years since the legendary Easy Company were stationed in Aldbourne, Wiltshire, England ahead of D-Day.

The first brand new Time Team Special featuring Sir Tony Robinson will premiered Saturday 30th September 2023 at 7pm (BST) on the Time Team Official YouTube channel. 

The eagerly anticipated documentary sees Time Team working with Operation Nightingale in an English village linked to the United States Army’s most famous regiment of the Second World War – the legendary ‘Band of Brothers’.

Aldbourne, Wiltshire, was once home to the iconic Easy Company of the US 101st Airborne Division. The paratroopers were stationed there in 1943, before engaging in pivotal actions of World War II – among them Operation Overlord, Operation Market Garden and the Battle of the Bulge.

80 years later, in May 2023, Time Team visited to explore the traces they left behind through an archaeological investigation. The excavation was spearheaded by Operation Nightingale, a Ministry of Defence initiative that uses archaeology to support the recovery of servicemen and women returning from conflict.

Time Team’s creator and Series Producer, Tim Taylor, says: “What a thrill to join forces once again with Operation Nightingale.” The initiative’s co-founder, Richard Osgood, MBE, says: “We’ve made some fantastic discoveries together in Aldbourne, while continuing our efforts to assist military veterans with the power of archaeology.” Tony Robinson says: “It’s wonderful to be back out in the field with Time Team again, and what a project to kick things off!”

To celebrate the release, Time Team has partnered with Warner Hotels for a very special competition. The prize includes a luxurious 3-night stay at Littlecote House, a grand Tudor mansion near Aldbourne, with a stunning Roman mosaic in the grounds. Littlecote was the headquarters of the 101st Airborne during the war, and is where Tony Robinson filmed several scenes for the new episode.

Since returning to screens, Time Team has investigated sites including a Knights Hospitaller preceptory, an Anglo-Saxon cemetery and a Roman sarcophagus. The episodes are possible thanks to thousands of fans worldwide, on the online membership platform, Patreon. With over 9,000 current members, Time Team has set a goal of 10,000 ongoing members in order to develop more episodes.

Tim Taylor says: “We can’t wait to share our new Time Team Special with you, and investigate more historic sites together!”

Time Team membership on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TimeTeamOfficial

Time Team Classics: https://www.youtube.com/c/TimeTeamClassics

Time Team Official: https://www.youtube.com/c/TimeTeamOfficial

Operation Nightingale: https://www.facebook.com/operationnightingale/

Time Team is an archaeology TV series, created by Series Producer, Tim Taylor. First airing back in 1994 on the UK’s Channel 4, it quickly became a Sunday teatime staple. Today, the show is watched by millions on YouTube in over 140 countries all over the world.

Originally presented by Sir Tony Robinson, Time Team made household names of archaeologists including the late Mick Aston, Phil Harding and Carenza Lewis. Across 20 series, Time Team investigated over 220 sites, including iconic landmarks Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Westminster Abbey. At its height, Time Team was one of the UK’s largest independent funders of archaeology, and the series is credited with boosting the popularity of archaeology in Britain.

Time Team relaunched independently in 2020 with the support of thousands of fans worldwide on the platform Patreon. In July 2023, Time Team unveiled plans to cement its position as the prime location for archaeological programming and discoveries. With over 9,000 current Patreon subscribers, Time Team has set a new goal of 10,000 ongoing members, in order to develop more sites.

New episodes hosted by Dr Gus Casely-Hayford, OBE are available on the Time Team Official YouTube channel, with over 180,000 subscribers and 13 million views. Meanwhile, Tony has returned to present new ‘Specials’, beginning with the first documentary, ‘Digging Band of Brothers’ alongside Operation Nightingale.

Classic Specials are now being released, one every month, on the Time Team Official YouTube channel and Patreon. Vintage episodes from Series 12 to 18 are available on the Time Team Classics YouTube channel, which has over 254,000 subscribers across the globe.

About Operation Nightingale:-

Operation Nightingale is a Ministry of Defence initiative to assist the recovery of wounded, injured and sick military personnel and veterans by getting them involved in archaeological investigations.