![]() ![]() This module lets you add a group of buttons in a single column. There are all the usual Advanced tab settings for margins, visibility, animations, and advanced HTML settings. See this article for more information about the settings in the Transition from resting state to hover state. If set to Enabled, there's a 0.2-second linear Gradient: gradient of the background color, lighter on top and darker onĭisabled by default. If this setting is left blank, theīackground color setting applies to hover also. Set the fill color for the button in the resting state. See this article about the Typography section settings. Set the button text color in the resting state. Click the Link icon toĪutomatically make all four padding values the same. See this article for a description of how the alignment toggle settings work. You can set a custom width in px, vw, or %. The Style tab is shown in the screenshot and described below.Īuto width: Width adjusts to fit the text and icon.įull width: The width expands to the content area minus the module's If you choose Lightbox, a Content type option lets you choose either HTML or Video.įor HTML, add any code to display in the lightbox.įor Video, a field opens so you can provide a URL for a video from a service such as Youtube or Vimeo. If you choose Link, a Link field opens for you to enter a typical URL link to another page or location. Icon visibility: The icon can be always visible or appear on hover only. Icon position: Before or after the button text. Insert the URL of the video you want to play in the lightbox, from a service such as Youtube or Vimeo: You can click from a button to display individual images from a hidden Gallery module in a lightbox. Use shortcode from a plugin to display the contents of a PDF file.Embed an audio player with audio shortcode.In the following screenshot, the shortcode for a saved row containing a Call to Action module was inserted into the HTML box to make an opt-in popup. With the HTML option, an HTML editing box lets you enter custom code such as HTML markup, embed code for a video, or shortcode. If you choose the Lightbox option, you next choose whether the lightbox will display custom HTML content or play a video from a URL you provide, as described in the following sections. Yes means "Yes don't follow the link." For more information about when to use nofollow, see the Google webmaster article. The default is No, which tells search engines to follow the link. The Link No Follow field tells search engines whether or not to follow the link.Set Link target to determine whether the linked page replaces your current page in the same tab ( Same window ) or opens in a new tab ( New window ).Enter the URL to the link or click Select to choose a page or post from your site.When you set Click action to Link, a Link section opens. You can set the button's click action to either a link or a lightbox. Theĭefault font family for the button text depends on the font family set for the Is white text for darker accent colors and black text for lighter colors. If you're using the Beaver Builder Theme, the buttons' initial style comes from the settings at Customize > General > Buttons. Button examples Button style Default button style For a description of the differences, see the article about opening a video in a lightbox. ![]() You can play a video in a lightbox using either a Button module or a Video module. ![]()
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![]() ![]() PERFORMANCE The Pathfinder comes with two powertrain choices: the 3.5-liter V6 with front or 4WD or the Hybrid with the came choice. This SV came with a slightly too-taupe interior for our tastes, but the cloth is an incredible new fiber that is high-tech and nearly as soft as suede. Simple controls are all simple to use, and the touch-point materials like the door-tops and leather-wrapped steering wheel are actually really upscale. Up front, comfort and easy tech is the name of the game. ![]() The second row reclines very, very nicely and overall the accommodation - with or without leather - is more spacious than the Acura MDX. This SV trim level lacks some of the Bluetooth wireless headsets of the Platinum trim, but still majors of huge space and actual comfort. The Pathfinder scores major points for its giant second row and easy access to the still-big third row. A super low and flat floor is a big asset for all three rows, and the overall cabin feels more Tahoe-sized and wide than Highlander or Explorer-like. What do we mean by this? The new Pathfinder is HUGE inside. INTERIOR If the Murano is the stylish and sexy Nissan crossover (priced above the Pathfinder), with its modern leathers and five seats at maximum - then the Pathfinder is the real family truckster of the bunch. But the rounded the roof and its sculpted rear spoiler do a great job of making the Pathfinder look sleeker than its cabin feels inside. Subtle and understated taillamps are not flashy and not LED-lit. In back, the theme is more like the profile in its smoothness versus the chunky grille. Giant rear doors and a smooth glasshouse is nicely tinted a dark shade, contrasted sharply with the silver roof bars and subtle wheels on this SV trim level. They speak to the Pathfinder’s new mission: do it all - smoothly. The profile and tail of the Pathfinder are a bit of a disconnect with the macho nose, but are pleasant enough overall. The lower bumper becomes much softer-looking, with a flowing organic style capped by chrome-ringed foglamps and a second lashing of chrome in the lower bumper. A deeply raked-back grille angle helps reinforce the newness of the Pathfinder versus its predecessors and competition alike. It is a bright and confident grin, with angular beauty that is modern and fresh, but not intimidating. It is a smooth and fairly attractive design that leads from its V-bar grille and its double-width of chrome lashings even extending like wings under the headlamps. It is a supremely capable all-arounder that pulls hard, locks into four-wheel-drive mode when needed, tows well, fits a full family comfortably, and achieves very impressive fuel economy all the while.ĮXTERIOR Redesigned for the 2014 model-year, the Pathfinder is unchanged for 2015. But is ultra-smooth driving enough? Read on for the full review with standard headings: Exterior, Interior, Performance, Pricing and Summary to find out! Plus please enjoy the 170 new photos taken around the Angel Oaks of Seabrook, South Carolina. The only one we’ve sampled that can is the Toyota Highlander, and even it rides with far more chop and bounce-castle handing than the Nissan. None of the above crossovers can touch the Pathfinder’s smoothness and tranquility over the road. Actual refinement, silent cruising and serene cabins. What is one thing that none of the above machines can actually deliver in a luxurious way? Road comfort. Vehicles like the Ford Explorer and Dodge Durango, for example, are prime competition for the massive, three-row Nissan Pathfinder. ![]() And while those crossovers might be extreme examples, others in the price bracket also qualify. Sure, you might have every bell and whistle imaginable in the new Escalade, and searing performance in the new BMW X5 M. 2015 Nissan Pathfinder SV 4WD Review INTRO The funny thing about most crossovers and SUVs these days is that comfort is generally a very relative term. ![]() ![]() This perk is very effective against the first enemy, that has not yet detected you.Ĭrit Chance is increased by 20% for 7 seconds after entering combat Increases headshot damage by 20% outside of combat. The perk increases damage to humans by 15% Increases Crit Chance by 7% while sneaking. Movement speed is increased by 20% when sneaking The main Sniper Rifle Overwatch is silenced, which makes it a very strong perk This way your sniper rifle will be much more accurate ![]() Reduces weapon recoil by 6% for each stack of Clod Blood. This will allow you to maximize Sniper rifle damage. Headshot damage is increased by 5% for each stack of Cold Blood. Stack of Cold Blood are removed one by one instead of all at once If you have left some points, also take Grenade related perks: LevelĪllows gaining Cold Blood stacks that provide various stats bonuses. You will need this perk later in the game to get Epic and Legendary componentsĪll damage stats for crafted weapons is increased by 5% This perk will make it worthwhile to craft weapons.Ĭan upgrade lower quality components to higher ones. Thanks to this tree you will be able to upgrade Sniper rifles for maximum damageĬrafted weapons deal 10% more damage. ![]() You will become immune to your own grenade effects However, if you will have left up perks, definitely get Grenade upgrades:Īll grenades deal 20 damage, in addition to their normal effects With this perk you can now plan how to best take out enemies behind covers as you can see where your bullet will hit If equipped with Ballistic Coprocessor shows ricochet trajectory. We mainly take this tree for Power Type upgrades (ricocheting) Sway is decreased for 10 seconds after the enemy is defeated. Increases damage by 35% when standing still The further you are from the enemy the more sniper damage is increased. Increases damage by 10% when shoot from behind the coverĬrit damage is increased by 20% for Sniper rifles.Īllows bullet to ricochet additional times from Sniper Rifles Increases headshot damage with Sniper Rifles by 15%. Sniper rifle damage is increased by 10% when shooting with aim.ĭeal more damage with Sniper Rifle if the enemy has more than 50% health.Īfter you take out an enemy increases reload time for a few seconds. Increases Crit chance with Sniper rifles by 8% when shooting behind the cover It is relevant for this Sniper build as you will move around often, due to this you need to be able to target enemies fast Increases damage with Sniper Rifles by 10% ![]() These are Base perks that I recommend taking Assault In this section, I will go through recommended perks for the Sniper build in Cyberpunk 2077. We need this for some quickhacks and Cyberware that increase Crit Chance. Can unlock more stealth-related perks and provides decent improvements to Cold Blood They require 10 Body to be used effectively. You need to have this before obtaining the Overwatch or STP32 Sniper Rifles. Increases armor and allows the crafting of the strongest weapons and armors in the game. Increase Sniper Rifle damage and any related stats Here is how your attributes should look like at level 50 When you obtain Overwatch you should have 10 Body to wield it properly Endgame Once you reach 12 Cool you can stop putting points and then concentrate on Technical Ability It will ensure that you have decent damage with rifles and have some improvements with armor.Īs your progress through the game, I recommend prioritizing Reflexes and Cool. These are attribute allocations that I recommend starting with. Picking the correct ones will ensure that you have sufficient stats to kill enemies. This section will go through recommended attributes and how you should progress with them. The build is optimized all around and will use stealth, assault, crafting, and hacking perks. ![]() This will allow you, if played smart, to take out enemies behind the wall and also provide some thrills of fast thinking. 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Clothing, such as shirts and hats, can be changed by putting the new clothing item(s) into the toolbar and interacting with any wardrobe or credenza.Ī Player Naming Form can be bought from Town Hall to change the player's name. One starter outfit can be chosen, consisting of a top, bottom, and shoes.Īfter designing a character, the player can begin the tutorial by talking to Farm Fan, the black-haired elven girl standing next to the door.Īfter the player character is created, features such as hairstyle and color can be customized later on from the Character customization option in the Pause Menu. One hairstyle can be chosen if the player is a Caith, then their paws and tail will automatically change color to match the color of their hair. ![]() No options are locked to a certain gender, and all clothing and hairstyles can be chosen regardless of gender. "Genders" are limited to two options: masculine and feminine. 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Insead of a physical favor, Shannon Detrick, who posts wedding tips on TikTok, recommends something she’s been seeing more of lately-charitable donations made by the couple on behalf of their guests. “Sometimes people will leave behind things that have-it’s sad, but-the couple’s name or date on it,” she told me, “because once you leave the wedding, to that person, it’s over.” A surprising number of the videos feature the word actually used almost as a pejorative: “wedding favors your guests will ACTUALLY use,” “Wedding favors I would actually take home.” Claire Roche, a California wedding planner, noted in one video that she often has to gather up all the unwanted favors at the end of the night. This can be inferred from just about every result that comes up when one searches wedding favors on the modern go-to source for wedding tips: TikTok. And websites such as Etsy, Minted, Zazzle, and the relative newcomer Partier make it easy to mass-produce gifts branded specifically for your special day.īut the well-meaning gesture doesn’t always land. Now attendees leave with just about anything that can be given a wedding-appropriate slogan: bags of coffee (“The perfect blend”), luggage tags (“The adventure begins”), plants (“Let love grow”). The wedding favor qua tradition is said (by many wedding websites) to date back to 16th-century Europe, where the aristocracy gave bonbonnières-small decorative boxes containing various sweets-to their guests. The wedding industry is happy to provide a way to do so. Those throwing the event naturally want to give a little something back. They buy a new outfit, take time off from work, hire a babysitter. They book flights and hotel rooms, they purchase gifts off a registry, they shell out cash for various pre-wedding events. Guests tend to spend a lot of time, effort, and money to join a couple on their special day. The intentions behind wedding favors are good. (She encourages people to choose something consumable.) Now that I’m planning my own wedding, and inundated with ideas for what to provide to my guests, I’m stuck on the question of why couples seem to think their guests will want a commemorative tchotchke from their wedding taking up space in cabinets and drawers for years to come. I reached out to her suspecting that I wasn’t the only one who didn’t find much use in, for example, a single piece of glassware emblazoned with someone else’s wedding date. ![]() “The spoiler alert is that no, guests do not want them,” Jane Handel, a wedding planner in New York, confirmed to me over email. Small thank-yous from couples whose nuptials this person has attended, customized to reflect the day they shared together. Items branded with various dates, names, and cutesy slogans (“Two of a kind!”). 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