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 		<li>04 Jun, 2023</li>
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docs/blog/Answer_Padding.html

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 		<li>13 Oct, 2022</li>
-		<li>517 words</li>
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-<p>You're working on your assessments. You need to write 100 words in your response. You only have 78 words written and nothing more to add. <strong>Never fear, I is here with the solution to your problems!</strong> To pad out your questions there is a huge collection of things you can do. The most efficient and relevant ones will be documented here.</p>
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+<p>You're working on your assessments. You need to write 100 words in your response. You only have 78 words written and nothing more to add. <strong>Never fear; I is here with the solution to your problems!</strong> To pad out your questions, there is a huge collection of things you can do. Solutions that I've found to be the most efficient and relevant will be documented in this article.</p>
 <h2>Use the question in the answers</h2>
-<p>When phrasing your answer include the question.</p>
+<p>When phrasing your answer, include the question.</p>
 <p>Example:</p>
+<blockquote>
 <p>Q: What are the seven layers of the OSI model?</p>
 <p>A: The seven abstraction layers of networking in the Open Systems Interconnection, often abbreviated to OSI, are physical, data link, network, transport, session, presentation, and application.</p>
-<hr />
+</blockquote>
 <h2>Make it a list</h2>
-<p>This may not boost number of words but increases the perceived amount of text which may discourage someone from going through the effort of checking the word count.</p>
-<h3>Example:</h3>
+<p>This may not boost the number of words but increases the perceived amount of text, which may discourage someone from going through the effort of checking the word count.</p>
+<p>Example:</p>
+<blockquote>
 <p>Q: How can you secure data over a VPN by use of the CIA model?</p>
 <p>A: You can secure data transferring over a VPN by use of the CIA model. This is not related to the Central Intelligence Agency. CIA instead stands for Confidentiality, Integrity and Authentication.</p>
 <ul>
 <li>Confidentiality is concerned with viewing our data. It refers to topics such as encryption. Encryption is to lock information while it is in transit or not in use to prevent unwanted third parties intercepting and using it.</li>
 <li>Integrity is concerned with modification in our data. It refers to topics such as hashing. Hashing preserves the integrity of our data and stops others from modifying it.</li>
 <li>Authentication is concerned with the availability of data when it is needed. It refers to topics such as pre-shared keys. Pre-shared keys make it easy to access the data without too much hassle yet still preventing unauthorised users from accessing it.</li>
 </ul>
-<hr />
+</blockquote>
 <h2>Have an ending statement</h2>
-<p>Repeat the opening sentence of your answer but rephrase it slightly as a 'conclusion' of sorts.</p>
-<hr />
+<p>Repeat the opening sentence of your answer, but rephrase it slightly as a 'conclusion' of sorts.</p>
 <h2>Quote an article</h2>
-<p>Not only do you not have to write anything yourself, but you can also use an article large enough to get you to the word count. Be sure to reference the source of the information you're quoting to avoid being done for plagiarism.</p>
-<hr />
+<p>Not only do you not have to write anything yourself, but you can also use an article large enough to get you to the word count. Be sure to reference the source of the information you're quoting to avoid being accused of plagiarism.</p>
 <h2>Use 'fluff' phrases</h2>
 <p>Write short things in different ways by using phrases instead of single words.</p>
-<h3>Example:</h3>
+<p>Example:</p>
+<blockquote>
 <p>'When' can become 'Around the time'.</p>
-<hr />
+</blockquote>
 <h2>Expand abbreviations</h2>
-<p>Instead of using an abbreviation write the full phrase.</p>
-<h3>Example:</h3>
+<p>Instead of using an abbreviation, write the full phrase.</p>
+<p>Example:</p>
+<blockquote>
 <p>'LOL' can become 'Laugh Out Loud'.</p>
-<hr />
+</blockquote>
 <h2>Add adjectives</h2>
-<p>Just put some describing words in to add a few extra words.</p>
-<h3>Example:</h3>
+<p>Just put some descriptive words in to add a few extra words.</p>
+<p>Example:</p>
+<blockquote>
 <p>'The dog ran through the grass, to cross the road.'
 vs
 'The brown dog ran through the green, wet grass, to cross the wide, busy road.'</p>
+</blockquote>
 <hr />
-<p>I hope my suggestions are helpful and that it gets you to the word count required for your writing. Remember, the goal is not just to get to the word count but to write meaningful and engaging content that effectively answers the question. If you have added some fluff phrases or expanded abbreviations, make sure they are relevant to the topic and do not detract from the overall meaning of the answer. With these tips in mind, you can increase the word count of your writing while still providing valuable information to the reader.</p>
+<p>I hope my suggestions are helpful and that they get you to the word count required for your writing. Remember, the goal is not just to get to the word count but to write meaningful and engaging content that effectively answers the question. If you have added some fluff phrases or expanded abbreviations, make sure they are relevant to the topic and do not detract from the overall meaning of the answer. With these tips in mind, you can increase the word count of your writing without just making mindless crap.</p>
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docs/blog/Halo_My_Thoughts.html

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 		<li>27 Aug, 2023</li>
-		<li>1505 words</li>
-		<li>5 minute read</li>
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+		<li>6 minute read</li>
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 <p>If you had asked me at the start of this year my opinion on Halo, I wouldn't have had anything to say. I'd played 10 minutes with my cousin the better part of a decade ago, but that was it. Since then, I've played through every single mainline Halo game - from Combat Evolved to Infinite. This article catalogues my opinions on each of the games in the order I played them. I played all of the games on my Xbox Series S as part of the Master Chief Collection (MCC) with the exception of 5 and Infinite, which I played through their standalone games. I'll only be discussing the campaigns, as I have scarcely touched the multiplayer.</p>
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 <p>Halo 3 may not look all that great, at least compared to the other games of the era, but it has a lot of charm. The cutscenes of 3 are almost cartoony in nature and are some of my favourite parts.</p>
 <p>I can't say it's my favourite game in the series from a gameplay perspective. It didn't really improve gameplay other than by adding deployable equipment. It did excel at continuing the story, and did a very good job broadening the in-game universe.</p>
 <h2>Halo 3: ODST</h2>
-<p>ODST follows the Orbital Drop Shock Troopers, a subset of the UNSC marines that drop in from the sky in specialised pods to assist in battle. This is the first game in which you don't play as Master Chief at all. Instead, you take the reigns of the Rookie, an ODST. You don't get the armour or strength of a Spartan, and this shows in the gameplay.</p>
-<p>This game is very different to the rest of the series, and it's best experienced on a harder difficulty. You need to feel scared and take care because so much as a slip up should land you in disaster.</p>
-<p>The graphics in this game are a noticeable step up from Halo 3. Everything from the textures to the lightning just looks better. It's also worth noting that ODST is notably shorter to play than the rest of the series, so keep that in mind if purchasing it.</p>
+<p>ODST follows the Orbital Drop Shock Troopers, a subset of the UNSC marines that drop in from the sky in specialised pods to assist in battle. This is the first game in which you don't play as Master Chief at all. Instead, you take the reigns of the Rookie, an ODST. This leads to the game being a captivating departure from the previous games in the series. You don't get the armour or strength of a Spartan, and this shows in the gameplay.</p>
+<p>This game is notably different to the rest of the series, and it's best experienced on a harder difficulty. ODST plays best when a slip up ends you in disaster. I had the most fun when, on recommendation of my friend Sebastien, I played on a harder difficulty on a dark, raging evening. You need to feel scared and take care because you aren't playing as the Master Chief. You're the marines that you've watched fall around you during the last 3 campaigns.</p>
+<p>The graphics in this game are a noticeable step up from Halo 3. Everything from the textures to the lightning just looks better. It's also bathed in that sepia tone that the seventh generation of game consoles are known for.</p>
+<p>The music of this game, much like the gameplay, is a sound departure from Halo tradition. Gone is the orchestral grandeur of previous games and in is <em>smooth jazz</em>. While it may seem peculiar it's oddly fitting. The jazz and noir have a notable influence on the game's urban and mysterious setting. It relies on ambient sounds to create an atmosphere that captures the feeling of walking through dark, rain-soaked streets, perfectly constructing a sense of isolation and introspection.</p>
+<p>The story is told by very different means with the player piecing it together through flashbacks, the environment, and objects littered throughout it.</p>
 <h2>Halo Reach</h2>
 <p>Reach is, in my opinion, the best game in the Halo series. I won't say too much here out of fear of spoiling it for someone, but it is so very good. I'll be honest; I almost gave up on it towards the beginning. After having already played 4 games from the series, I was starting to tire. Following ODST I kinda just wanted to jump back into the story as Master Chief and was chasing that high of the original trilogy. I'm so very glad I saw it through though.</p>
-<p>Gameplay wise it improved on the equipment from Halo 3 by incorporating Armour Abilities, a more varied, refined equipment system. It also improves on the weapons with everything having a distinct and recognisable purpose.</p>
+<p>Gameplay wise it improved on the equipment from Halo 3 by incorporating Armour Abilities, a more varied, refined equipment system. It also improves on the weapons with everything having a distinct and recognisable purpose. The enemy AIs also see a marked improvement and are considerably more fun to fight with them moving a lot more erratically.</p>
 <p>Being released towards the end of the Xbox 360's lifespan, the graphics are a huge jump from anything seen in the Halo series previously. This is unfortunately the last game in the series made by Bungie, the series creators.</p>
 <h2>Halo 4</h2>
 <p>Halo 4 is alright. It's not terrible, but I can't say it's the best. It's mediocre. This is the first game to be developed by new series holder, 343 Industries; a subsidiary of Microsoft constructed exclusively for creating Halo games.</p>
 <p>It introduces quite a few new enemies which aren't particularly fun to fight and changes up the visual style a fair bit. The story was decent enough, and I like the ending, although the overall implications on the series lore are pretty huge.</p>
 <p>I don't have much to say. It is a game that exists and is just kinda alright.</p>
 <h2>Halo 5: Guardians</h2>
 <p>This game could be better titled <em>&quot;Call of Duty in Space&quot;</em>. It doesn't feel like Halo. It doesn't look like Halo. It doesn't play like Halo.</p>
-<p>This game outright refused to save my progress. At one point, I walked through a railing that had no collision and fell to my death. This set me back an entire hour of gameplay. For the rest of the game, I played on easy. I completed this entire game in one sitting. Not because I enjoyed it, but because I was worried about what would happen should I stop.</p>
+<p>This game outright refused to save my progress. At one point, I walked through a railing that had no collision and plummeted to my death. This set me back an entire hour of gameplay. For the rest of the game, I played on easy. I completed this entire game in one sitting. Not because I enjoyed it, but because I was worried about what would happen should I stop.</p>
 <p>The only good thing I can say about this game is that the opening cutscene was really cool. You can watch it <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44oJi5w2Wjc">here</a>.</p>
 <p>Seeing as this game is exclusively available on the Xbox, I wouldn't sweat it if you can't play it. Read a plot summary, watch the cutscenes, and move onto Infinite.</p>
 <h2>Halo Infinite</h2>