tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61516172960367792312024-03-13T22:37:37.248-07:00American Institute of HeraldryMaddishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17851887092757833504noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151617296036779231.post-28399324572717589252018-08-04T10:58:00.001-07:002018-08-04T10:58:01.214-07:00Game of Thrones, Atari Era Dragon Flag Fun <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Funny thing is, there are three dragons in the <i>Game of Thrones</i>. But back in the 1970s the original dragons from Atari were there first. Coincidentally they even have the same colours of red, yellow, and green. Is this just a coincidence or should Atari claim some credit for this show? <br />
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The red dragon of Atari was Rhindle, which is the Viserion the red dragon in <i>Game of Thrones</i>. Both red dragons are the most aggressive and fearsome. The yellow dragon of Atari is Yorgle, who was reborn as Rhaegal, and the green Atari dragon is Grundle, aka Drogon. Coincidence? Or maybe the creators of Game of Thrones loved the Atari's Adventure? Who knows?<br />
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It all makes sense now, since you basically play as John Snow in the original Atari game. In 1970s glory the game Adventure could have been called <i>Game of Thrones </i>1979? Maybe they'll repackage it? <br />
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Subsequently the castles all fit into place the White Castle is actually Winterfell. The Black Castle is the Castle BlackāTHE WALL. It all fits into place. Adventure was indeed, partly, the source material for <i>Game of Thrones</i>. Those weren't bats! They were crows! <br />
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Two unique shield of arms appear in the cult classic Labyrinth 1986. Here a palindromic creature guards the doors. One is in blue the other is in red. One can lie while the other never lies. <br />
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The flag for the American Institute of Heraldry is based upon the Heraldic combination of old English Heraldic designs with an American Flag architecture. The flag has nine lions which seem to make up 13 stripes six yellow and seven red spaces. In the canton, or upper hoist quadrant, are several white Fleur de Lis on a background of blue.Maddishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17851887092757833504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151617296036779231.post-81807781432260817372014-07-16T11:58:00.001-07:002014-07-27T21:18:58.131-07:00A Colourful Proposal for the Coat of Arms for King Charles III<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Wales is included in the Coat of Arms for King Charles III, right now who is reigning as the Prince of Wales. Since Wales was the original overlooked member of the UK, who gets no representation in the flag. When King Chuck becomes king, maybe, just maybe Wales will get some respects. <br />
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Additionally the it makes the flag more memorable and colourful in the age of the rainbow. Maddishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17851887092757833504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151617296036779231.post-82621350339317723852014-07-13T13:58:00.001-07:002014-07-13T13:58:50.675-07:00Maddishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17851887092757833504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151617296036779231.post-70771340751060633262013-08-20T21:45:00.001-07:002014-07-25T05:47:01.023-07:00Legend of Zelda Armorial Banner with Golden Seal <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>The Legend of Zelda</i> is one of best classic games, which will be played for generations. Here is the Armorial Banner according to a sealed box. The colours are assumed to be as such, but this alas is unknown.<br />
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This game could use a retro reboot. Not an updated version persay, but a mod in the original style with an expanded music and original 8 bit animation.<br />
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Just think of a new type of Retro Game that conserves the old look but with a modern engine and expanded game play? Why are they not doing this? Duh! You'll get the old gamers back into play with new challenges and the ability to venture into those places that seems just out of reach!<br />
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What about an background adventure on the Wizard that gives you sword and just disappears? Who was he? Why did he help? More on the Zora, the monsters, the dog-pig people!<br />
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Imagine an 8 bit link Quest to India, Asia, Australia, or feudal Japan? It'd be easy to program and awesome to score.<br />
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<u>Imagine the following 8 BIT Games: </u><br />
<i>Link's Journey to the land of Celts</i><br />
<i>Link's Ionian Quest to Athens</i><br />
<i>Link meets the Mongols and Bagdad </i><br />
<i>Link in Atlantis</i><br />
<i>Link's Wonderland Adventure into the Mushroom Kingdom</i><br />
<i>Link's Arctic Adventure</i><br />
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<br />Maddishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17851887092757833504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151617296036779231.post-45397352461974571132012-12-21T13:24:00.001-08:002012-12-21T13:24:04.089-08:00Maddishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17851887092757833504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151617296036779231.post-55471001966672724792012-12-12T14:14:00.001-08:002012-12-12T14:14:18.225-08:00Maddishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17851887092757833504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151617296036779231.post-2386099951793992362012-08-31T20:56:00.001-07:002012-09-30T15:56:57.754-07:00<br />Maddishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17851887092757833504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151617296036779231.post-18550131324300044632012-08-01T15:01:00.004-07:002012-08-02T19:35:38.252-07:00Upper Moreland Township Montgomery County Pennsylvania<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><b>Upper Moreland Township<br />Montgomery County, Pennsylvania </b></span><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pd89ROTvxfo/UBmnzZBozdI/AAAAAAAAJrc/zp59FST6T8w/s1600/Upper%2BMoreland%2BTownship%2BSeal%2BMontgomery%2BCounty%2BPennsylvania.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 274px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pd89ROTvxfo/UBmnzZBozdI/AAAAAAAAJrc/zp59FST6T8w/s320/Upper%2BMoreland%2BTownship%2BSeal%2BMontgomery%2BCounty%2BPennsylvania.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5771828898784923090" border="0" /></a><br />Upper Moreland Township is in Montgomery County Pennsylvania. Before the American Revolution Montgomery County was a part of Philadelphia County.<br /><br />The township seal makes effective use of heraldry in its own American way. <br /><br />The key American difference is the lack of a knight's helmet. Instead a smaller shield in the chief seems to take its place.Maddishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17851887092757833504noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151617296036779231.post-88853543024355085962012-08-01T10:42:00.001-07:002012-08-01T10:42:46.514-07:00Maddishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17851887092757833504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151617296036779231.post-62256775199053147372012-07-21T10:38:00.021-07:002012-07-26T12:49:50.137-07:00Heraldry of the Legend of Zelda - 1987<span style="font-weight: bold; font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Coat of Arms for the Legend of Zelda</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-43SFgQaGycs/UArpj1gAiPI/AAAAAAAAJbI/koF4G_yMqMs/s1600/Original%2Bbox%2Bof%2Bthe%2BLegend%2Bof%2BZelda%2B1986.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 270px; height: 389px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-43SFgQaGycs/UArpj1gAiPI/AAAAAAAAJbI/koF4G_yMqMs/s320/Original%2Bbox%2Bof%2Bthe%2BLegend%2Bof%2BZelda%2B1986.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5767679074667366642" border="0" /></a><br />Heraldry reached a permanent and eternal height in the video game universe with the release of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Nintendo's</span></span> <span style="font-style: italic;">The Legend of Zelda</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">-1987.</span> The game stands out as the best of the best games from the 8 bit era.<br /><br />It is set in the fanciful European middle ages of dragons, wizards, and monsters.<br /><br />The game came in a box that features a heraldic shield quartered via a skinny cross. Each quadrant has different symbols. The lower port quarter features a heart while the lower starboard features a lion on one leg with reminder in attack stance. The upper starboard quarter features a key on an angle with the locking tip nearer the corner.<br /><br /><br />Finally the most unique part the upper starboard corner - which is typically the canton section. It features golden stripes. The neat part is, that the gold stripes are <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">actually</span> the outer grip ridging painted in gold.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Original Game <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Cartridge</span> with Gold Paint</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family:trebuchet ms;" >notice the missing piece on the sticker is a heart</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qb2QRxPk71k/UArpjporZXI/AAAAAAAAJa8/L1TjFUo699A/s1600/NES-Zelda-Gold-Cartridge-Small.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 246px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qb2QRxPk71k/UArpjporZXI/AAAAAAAAJa8/L1TjFUo699A/s320/NES-Zelda-Gold-Cartridge-Small.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5767679071482504562" border="0" /></a><br />Here is the original game. The gold stripes are <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">actually</span> the gripping end of the game cart. The shield of arms are repeated but notice another heart replaces the golden stripes.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Screen Shot from the Game</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Link's Shield of Arms is gold cross</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Yp505Mz2ahY/UArpqbYP_zI/AAAAAAAAJbg/_mneljVZpnE/s1600/Original%2BShiled%2BZelda%2Bin%2Bthe%2Bgame.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 187px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Yp505Mz2ahY/UArpqbYP_zI/AAAAAAAAJbg/_mneljVZpnE/s320/Original%2BShiled%2BZelda%2Bin%2Bthe%2Bgame.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5767679187914587954" border="0" /></a><br />In the game Link's shield of arms is a golden cross on brown. It is able to defend against most enemy attacks like arrows and rocks.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Comic Strip with Shield of Arms</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >The Legend of Zelda 1987</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CqTm9qVD6m4/UArpjf8VupI/AAAAAAAAJak/otjoRuf6sdk/s1600/Legend%2Bof%2BZelda%2Bcartoon%2Bin%2Binstruction%2Bbooklet.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 159px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CqTm9qVD6m4/UArpjf8VupI/AAAAAAAAJak/otjoRuf6sdk/s320/Legend%2Bof%2BZelda%2Bcartoon%2Bin%2Binstruction%2Bbooklet.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5767679068880616082" border="0" /></a><br />In the instruction booklet that came with the game a drawing shows Link with his shield of arms but the cross is red and the shield has bronze colour.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Close up of Original Shield </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">The Legend of Zelda 1987</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-R2PsQuhgy9I/UArvCLV9xuI/AAAAAAAAJcI/Mo6GCPcd1rs/s1600/Link%2Bwith%2Bshiled%2Bin%2Bgame%2Bclose%2Bup.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 318px; height: 233px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-R2PsQuhgy9I/UArvCLV9xuI/AAAAAAAAJcI/Mo6GCPcd1rs/s320/Link%2Bwith%2Bshiled%2Bin%2Bgame%2Bclose%2Bup.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5767685093485037282" border="0" /></a><br />A cross serves at the original shield of arms for link. It's Christian connotation is no accident. Originally one of the level up items was <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">originally</span> called the 'BIBLE' in Japan, but in the American Market they changed its name to 'MAGIC BOOK.' Watch the video below to see the original 'Zelda BIBLE.'<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Game Review of Original Japanese Disc Version of Zelda</span> 1986<br /><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/6MGUF9DCULM" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" width="560"></iframe>Maddishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17851887092757833504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151617296036779231.post-10957013473117517862012-07-19T07:46:00.005-07:002012-07-24T09:54:52.604-07:00Dr. Wayne Dyer - Herald Shield on 90s style Shirt<span style="font-weight: bold; font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Dr Wayne Dyer with Heraldic Shield Design</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kYfBpaFdED8/UAgeEFLQuWI/AAAAAAAAJYg/mSTwcVloOuU/s1600/Dr.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 275px; height: 167px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kYfBpaFdED8/UAgeEFLQuWI/AAAAAAAAJYg/mSTwcVloOuU/s320/Dr.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5766892378305640802" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Here the sweater worn by Dr. Wayne Dyer has the faint outline of a shield in white. His port side is Navy Blue and his starboard is an aboriginal brown.<br /></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IGf_EJytvv8/UAge2ob_X7I/AAAAAAAAJYs/dp--eS1RFR4/s1600/close%2Bup%2Bof%2BDr.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 224px; height: 212px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IGf_EJytvv8/UAge2ob_X7I/AAAAAAAAJYs/dp--eS1RFR4/s320/close%2Bup%2Bof%2BDr.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5766893246764507058" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Dr. Wayne Dyer often chooses clothing with a hidden message. Certainly the design of this shirt called his attention, and was worn on purpose. What exactly it says it unknown, but surely it has a spiritual overtone.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/a1yQZeeyBUI" allowfullscreen="" width="560" frameborder="0" height="315"></iframe>Maddishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17851887092757833504noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151617296036779231.post-48860114375981474252012-07-18T20:25:00.010-07:002012-08-02T19:37:11.654-07:00Heraldry - What is it?<span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">From a modern point of view heraldry is art, history, and in an elemental form the ancient descendant of flags, logos, and trademarks.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Today you can not use certain icons or logos without permission from the owner, likewise in the middle ages heraldic designs were 'owned' by affluent and high society. Using it without permission was illegal and could have resulted in legal action. Thus today, if you use certain corporate logos without permission like the Nike swoosh, they can come after you with a pack of hungry lawyers.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br />There is no accident that heraldry sounds a bit like hereditary - since the early versions of a coat of arms was inherited.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">Essentially an image can be owned and use of those images without proper procedure may cause result in grief, especially if money is involved.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:130%;">The foundation of heraldry rests solidly on the symbols of a warrior's shield.<br /><br />The designs, patterns, and icons found on a warrior's shield have always been important. All the civilizations of the world from the aboriginals of America, tribal Africa, the feudal houses of Japan and Europe have held this art-form in high esteem.<br /><br />It was in Europe near the end of the first </span><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" style="font-size:130%;">millennium</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> when </span><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" style="font-size:130%;">Heraldry</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> received its codified reputation through the </span><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" style="font-size:130%;">elite</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> families of Europe.<br /><br />However battle shield art was not invented in Europe, since this holy rite was practice by all the </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" >literate by book</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> and </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" >literate by nature</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> tribes of the world.</span><br /></span>Maddishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17851887092757833504noreply@blogger.com0