Curse Nade Scorpion is a term used to describe a specific type of character build or strategy in the popular online game, Destiny 2. In the game, players have the ability to create customizable characters, each with their own unique abilities and attributes. The Curse Nade Scorpion build focuses on maximizing damage output by utilizing a specific grenade ability and weapon combination. The "Curse Nade" part of the build refers to the Warlock class's Voidwalker subclass, which has a grenade ability called "Axion Bolt." This grenade releases seekers that track nearby enemies and explode on contact. The seekers can cause damage over time, making it an ideal choice for maximizing damage against multiple enemies or bosses.
However, Big Dave would eventually make a comeback in 1991, when a freshman at the time, Jennifer Stokes took on the position. The next year, the mascot would get a remodel and continued to perform at most of the basketball games from that point on.
Lane then went to the student that was behind the mascot, James Rose, and approached him about coming to Lipscomb to be the man behind the Bison mascot. Despite checking with sources familiar with the history, it s not confirmed on why or when the mascot was gone, but it is speculated that it could have been due to no students stepping in to play the role.
The seekers can cause damage over time, making it an ideal choice for maximizing damage against multiple enemies or bosses. By combining this grenade ability with specific weapon types and perks, players can create a highly effective damage-dealing build. The "Scorpion" aspect of the build refers to the use of the weapon, "Scorpion's Tail," which is an Exotic linear fusion rifle in the game.
Lipscomb's mascot, the Bison, named national mammal
For more than 80 years, the Lipscomb University community has affectionately embraced the bison as its mascot.
Now, the bison has secured its place in history and in the hearts of Americans across the country as the national mammal. On May 9, President Barack Obama signed the National Bison Legacy Act into law. The bill had one purpose — to declare the bison the national mammal of the United States.
At one time, an estimated 30 million to 60 million bison ranged from Canada to northern Mexico and from the Plains to Eastern forests. By about 1890, roughly 1,000 remained, including two dozen in Yellowstone National Park. But a concerted effort by conservationists in the early 20th century brought the bison back from the verge of extinction. Today, there are approximately 500,000 bison in the United States.
In fall 1932, the bison became a permanent part of the Lipscomb University tradition. During the 1931-32 school year, Lipscomb fielded its first-ever intercollegiate men’s basketball team. Head coach Robert Alexander had the task of selecting uniforms for the new team. Alexander took student athlete Jack Draper, team captain, with him to Burke and Company in downtown Nashville to purchase team uniforms.
Draper noticed a jacket with a buffalo, as he called it, across the back.
“After seeing a buffalo on the back of a jacket hanging in the store, Jack Draper suggested to Coach Alexander to call the team the ‘Thundering Herd,’” said Andy Lane, associate director of athletics. “But the coach liked the ‘Bisons’ as the team mascot.”
Lane said the team agreed and Lipscomb athletic teams have been called the Bisons since. Before that time, Lipscomb’s athletics teams were sometimes called the “Crusaders,” but the name was not widely accepted by the student body.
Students formed the Bisonettes in 1956 to lead school spirit, according to “A Century of Memories, 1891-1991.” The Bisonettes dressed uniformly and sat together during basketball games and marched at halftime. Selected from each class, there were 60 members of the group. They remained a feature of the basketball season until the program ended in 1974 due to a lack of interest.
Student DeWayne Lanham (’61) spearheaded a project to get a bison sculpture on campus. Nashville artist Puryear Mims sculpted the bison statue. On Nov. 28, 1960, the day of the first basketball game of the season, then-president Athens Clay Pullias unveiled the statue and proclaimed that day Bison Day. For decades, Bison Day was the traditional start of the basketball season with students dressed in themed attire for a pep rally.
The statue was originally located on the west lawn of Johnson Hall. It was moved to its present location on the south side of Collins Alumni Auditorium in 1983 when construction on Swang Business Center necessitated its move. In the years since the bison statue was installed on campus, it has become a tradition for students to pain the bison with various messages and themes.
In the 1700s, bison were prevalent in the area where the Lipscomb University campus sits today. According to an article in the Aug. 14, 1921, edition of the Nashville Banner, “The Granny White pike was the first road going south from Nashville, and, according to Thomas H. Benton, was originally laid out by those ‘natural civil engineers,’ the buffaloes, in coming to the French Lick, now Sulphur Springs, at Nashville, and returning to their grassy pastures in the Harpeth valley.”
The bill recognizes the bison for its historical, cultural significance and contains the following facts about the bison:
- A bison is portrayed on two state flags;
- The bison has been adopted by three states as their official mammal or animal;
- A bison has been depicted on the official seal of the Department of the Interior since 1912;
- The buffalo nickel played an important role in modernizing the currency of the United States; and
- Several sports teams have the bison as a mascot, which highlights the iconic significance of bison in the United States.
The law also makes clear that it's entirely a symbolic action: "Nothing in this act or the adoption of the North American bison as the national mammal of the United States shall be construed or used as a reason to alter, change, modify, or otherwise affect any plan, policy, management decision, regulation, or other action by the federal government," the last clause of the bill reads.
According to Price’s post, in the Fall of the 1932-1933 season, first-year head coach, Scott Alexander went with the team’s captain, Jack Draper, to purchase uniforms at a store in downtown Nashville. When looking through the uniforms that were on display, Draper saw a jacket that featured a drawing on the back of what he described to be a buffalo (Bison are larger, heavier, and have shorter horns than buffalo; they are two different species).
This weapon has a unique perk called "Venomous Tail," which causes precision hits to poison enemies and deal damage over time. By using this weapon in combination with the Curse Nade ability, players can stack damage over time effects and significantly increase their damage output. The Curse Nade Scorpion build typically involves using gear and mods that enhance the damage of the Axion Bolt grenade and linear fusion rifles. Players may also use other abilities and perks that synergize with the build, such as subclass trees that increase grenade regeneration or weapon mods that enhance the poison effect of the Scorpion's Tail. This particular build has gained popularity among Destiny 2 players due to its high damage potential and the satisfying feedback of watching enemies melt under the combined effects of the Curse Nade and Scorpion's Tail. It requires careful coordination of timing and positioning to maximize the effectiveness of the grenade and weapon combo. It's important to note that the Curse Nade Scorpion build is just one of many available strategies and playstyles in Destiny 2. Different builds and strategies can be effective in different situations, and players are encouraged to experiment and find the playstyle that suits them best..
Reviews for "Scorpion Encounters: Tales of Close Calls and Near Misses"
1. John Doe - 1 star
"Curse nade scorpipn" was a complete waste of time. The plot was confusing, and the characters were poorly developed. The writing style was also extremely amateurish, with numerous grammatical errors and awkward sentence structure. I couldn't connect with any of the characters and found myself bored halfway through the book. Overall, I would not recommend this book to anyone looking for a well-written story with engaging characters.
2. Sarah Smith - 2 stars
I was really disappointed with "Curse nade scorpipn". The concept had great potential but the execution fell flat. The pacing was off, and the story dragged in many places. There were also inconsistencies in the plot and the world-building felt underdeveloped. Additionally, I found the dialogue to be unnatural and forced, making it difficult to immerse myself in the story. Overall, this book failed to live up to my expectations and I was left feeling unsatisfied.
3. Michael Johnson - 2 stars
I had high hopes for "Curse nade scorpipn" based on the intriguing synopsis, but unfortunately, it didn't deliver. The writing lacked depth and failed to evoke any emotional response from me. The characters felt one-dimensional and their motivations were unclear. The romance subplot felt forced and unnecessary. Furthermore, the action scenes were poorly described and lacked excitement. Overall, this book felt like a missed opportunity and I wouldn't recommend it to fans of the genre.
4. Emily Brown - 1 star
"Curse nade scorpipn" was a complete mess. The plot was confusing and disjointed, with no clear direction. The world-building was also lacking, leaving many questions unanswered. The writing style was choppy and filled with unnecessary descriptions that added nothing to the story. The characters were flat and unrelatable, making it difficult to become invested in their journey. This book was a huge disappointment and I would not recommend it to anyone.