Magic Tree House is a popular children's book series written by Mary Pope Osborne. The eighth book in the series is titled "Midnight on the Moon." In this installment, the main characters, Jack and Annie, travel to the moon in their magic tree house. In "Midnight on the Moon," Jack and Annie find themselves on a mission to help a computer engineer named Morgan le Fay. Morgan tells them that she needs a special object from the moon in order to break a spell that has been cast on her. Using their trusty tree house, the siblings make their way to outer space and land on the moon.

Revenge of the Fallen: Runes + the NEW Skill Tree

Hey all! This is a sort of “backstage” post about the new Rune + Skill Tree system in rotf2. We started designing components of this system back in September, but this is the first time we’ve had something in-game that we can show off.

some of the early concept designs for the new skill tree.

After talking to a lot of players about which design they preferred, one thing that we heard consistently was that the stat preview in design #2 should definitely be in whichever iteration we decide to use. With that in mind, we started building out the skill tree’s layout in the editor.

it’s… alive…? dear god

So, yikes. But that was (obviously) just a first attempt at figuring out where everything should be positioned—not how everything should look. Making the lines appear at the correct positions, even, was a challenge…

THESE LINES AREN’T EVEN IN THE RIGHT PLACE, OR THE RIGHT COLOR, OR KLFJDLKGJKLGDJKLG

But we got there eventually.

We’re pretty proud of how it’s going, and how well we were able to follow our original design goals, but we ‘re definitely not done with this thing. Some things to note:

• Runes slots now have names! Arcane (blue), Chrysalis (green), Impact (orange), and Adaptive (clear).
• The Overview tab on the right allows you to live-preview your build as you develop it. The All Stats button will give you a more detailed overview (including things like primal effects on items, and reactive effects from runes), but we’re still working on that.
• Masterwork nodes literally don’t do anything yet. We’re still figuring out how we want to keep the choices thematically exciting (i.e. matching their core rune), without taking away too much variety from the build system. Their sprites are also completely placeholder (lol).
• You might have noticed a mini-node for Haste—this is a cdr-like stat that should be relevant for some classes, since many abilities now have cooldowns (as opposed to just mana costs).
• Runes don’t have tooltips yet, but they will. The UI in general is still WIP.
• The sword and shield in the video are not actually UT. The tier system from legacy won’t be returning as-was, and we haven’t had a chance to finish implementing the new system yet.
• what’s this new area we’re standing in

We’re hoping that the new skill tree system will continue to encourage players to seek out diverse builds and playstyles. We think it’s going to be pretty sick, especially when combined with the Class Tree (more on that some other time).

For now, another Closed Testing key! Use at https://rotf.io/register.

(Post will be updated in 15 minutes with the key to give you time to read the post. EDIT: Here it is!)

Closed Testing key: [1]V2E-[2]TXR-O0[3]U-X[4]NO

[1] The first letter of the blue rune in legacy rotf that gave increased loot chance for rare drops, but prevented you from looting any other items.
[2] The first letter of the stat in legacy rotf, scaling with speed, that gave you a % chance to dodge an incoming attack.
[3] The first letter of the boss of the legacy rotf Showcase dungeon.
[4] The first letter of the realm event in legacy rotf that threw playing cards everywhere.

The Runes

Runes are ancient items that modify and improve the effects of equipment. They are available from Throne 5 and can only be obtained exceptionally during Rune events.
To date, there are 27 runes:

• Six for weapons (two tank / two mage / two archer and three to put on any type of weapon), framed in red below; Six for armor (one tank / one mage / one archer and three to put on any type of armor), framed in blue below;
• Six for artifacts (one that decreases the activation time / one that increases the effect / one that modifies the effect and three to put on any type of Artifacts), framed in purple below
• Three for the rings (Rune of Flame / Rune of Defilement / Electric rune), framed in green below;
• Three for the amulets (Rune of Anger / Rune of Revenge / Rune of Salvation), framed in pink below.

To equip the rune, certain conditions must be met:

• The Equipment type (weapon / armor / artifact / ring / amulet)
• The Equipment level (A high level rune can be used on low level equipment, however a low level rune cannot be used on high level equipment.)
• The fighter’s level (Must be within the level range of the rune).

The Rune level you get is based on your throne room (TR) level. The following rune level (range) for each throne are:

• In Throne 5 : 25-34
• In Throne 6 : 35-44
• In Throne 7 : 45-59
• In Throne 8 : 60-74
• In Throne 9 and 10: 75-89
• In Throne 10* and 11: 90-100

*Please note: in Throne 10, the level of the runes is based on your best fighter. To get level 90-100 runes, at least one of your fighters will need to be at least level 88.

• Try : Shows a preview of the effect on the equipment when the rune is equipped.
• Use : Directly equip the rune.

When you tap on a rune that is already equipped, you can remove the rune and see the initial status effect of the item without the rune.

Warning :

• For ring runes: the effect depends on your throne and the fighter’s weapon sub-type (club / sword / daggers / etc).
• For amulet runes: the effect depends on your throne and the type of fighter’s armor (tank / mage / archer).

Rune for ring :

• In yellow : Electric Rune
• In red : Rune of Flame
• In purple : Rune of Defilement

Novak Djokovic exacts revenge on Holger Rune with three-set victory in Paris Masters quarter-finals

Using their trusty tree house, the siblings make their way to outer space and land on the moon. Once on the moon, Jack and Annie must navigate the lunar landscape and face various challenges. They encounter low gravity, which allows them to jump and float effortlessly.

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic defeated Denmark's Holger Rune over three sets in the Paris Masters quarter-finals on Friday evening, extending his winning streak to 16 matches. Rune had earned his first ATP title by defeating Djokovic in last year's final in the French capital, but this time he was unable to extend his impressive record against the world No. 1.

Djokovic battles to three-set win over Rune to reach Paris Masters semi-finals

It took Novak Djokovic three sets to defeat Holger Rune in the Paris Masters quarter-finals, with the world No. 1 eventually triumphing 7-5 6-7(3) 6-4.

Rune had won his first ATP title after beating Djokovic in the final at last year’s tournament, but this time he could not overcome the 24-time Grand Slam champion.

It was a fairly even contest in the first set, which Djokovic won 7-5. It looked as if the Serbian was going to finish the encounter off in the second set, even taking it to match point, but Rune battled back.

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The Dane won the resulting tie-break, forcing the match into a third set. Rune also had the majority of the crowd behind him, with Djokovic prompting boos from those watching on after he disputed a call with the umpire.

But Djokovic, who won his round-of-16 match despite stomach troubles, thrives in hostile environments. The 36-year-old rallied to secure an early break in the third set, before conceding just one unforced error to keep Rune at bay.

It was Djokovic’s 16th victory in a row, a winning streak which started after his loss to Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final. He will now meet Andrey Rublev in the semi-finals following the Russian's 4-6 6-3 6-1 win over Alex de Minaur.

"It was quite a similar match to last year's final - it was anybody's game in every set." Djokovic said.

"I played an awful tie-break in the second set, probably the worst one this year. But again credit to him [Rune] for staying mentally tough and playing solid. We have similar games. Move well, defend well and all-round players."

Rune was undefeated at the Paris Masters up until this loss, and also went into the encounter with the confidence boost of having beaten Djokovic twice already, despite being just 20-years-old.

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"He [Rune] has been playing much better in the past few weeks since working with Boris," said Djokovic. "It was strange seeing Boris in the opposing box. I wish Holger and him all the best."

Earlier in the day, Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas and Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov also progressed to the Paris Masters semi-finals.

Tsitsipas sealed his 300th career win by defeating Karen Khachanov 6-3 6-4, reaching his third successive ATP Tour semi-final. The seventh seed is yet to drop a set in Paris.

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The siblings also learn about the moon's extreme temperatures and the lack of air and water. It becomes clear to them that survival on the moon would be impossible without proper spacesuits and equipment. While exploring, Jack and Annie stumble upon a moon base, where they meet astronauts who are conducting research. The astronauts are surprised to find two visitors from Earth and share their knowledge and experiences with the young adventurers. The siblings learn about the Apollo missions and the first human landing on the moon. With the help of the astronauts, Jack and Annie manage to retrieve the special object Morgan needs. They return to the tree house and deliver it to her. Morgan is overjoyed and breaks the spell that had been cast on her. "Midnight on the Moon" is an educational and captivating adventure that introduces young readers to the wonders of space and the significance of the moon landing. It combines fantasy elements with real historical events, allowing children to learn while being entertained. The book inspires curiosity about science and sparks the imagination of its readers..

Reviews for "Encountering Mythical Beings in Magic Tree House 8"

1. John - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with "Magic Tree House 8". I found the plot to be repetitive and predictable. It felt like the author was just recycling the same ideas from previous books in the series. The characters also lacked depth and development, making it hard for me to connect with them. Overall, I was underwhelmed by this installment and wouldn't recommend it to others.

2. Sarah - 3 stars - "Magic Tree House 8" was okay, but it didn't live up to my expectations. The story had potential, but it felt rushed and incomplete. There were many unanswered questions, and I was left wanting more. Additionally, I found the writing style to be lacking, with overly simplistic language and dialogue. While it's an easy read for young readers, I was hoping for more substance and complexity.

3. Emily - 2.5 stars - I have enjoyed previous books in the "Magic Tree House" series, but book 8 fell flat for me. The plot seemed disjointed and lacked a clear direction. I found myself getting bored and disinterested halfway through. The characters also didn't have the same charm and likability as in earlier books. Overall, it was a forgettable read and not one that I would recommend to others.

4. Mark - 2 stars - "Magic Tree House 8" was a letdown for me. The premise had potential, but the execution fell short. The adventure felt rushed and lacked excitement. I also struggled to connect with the main characters, Jack and Annie, as they seemed one-dimensional and lacking in personality. The writing style was simple, which may work for younger readers, but I was hoping for more depth. Overall, this book just didn't capture my attention or imagination.

5. Julia - 2.5 stars - I found "Magic Tree House 8" to be a mediocre addition to the series. The plot felt repetitive, following a similar structure to previous books, and lacked any surprises or twists. The dialogue was also lacking, with unnatural and unrealistic conversations between the characters. While the book is an easy read, it didn't captivate me like earlier installments. I would recommend skipping this one and moving on to other books in the series with more engaging storylines.

Exploring Historical Events with Magic Tree House 8