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X-Y-Z matrix
The term X-Y-Z matrix is used to refer to the generalization of the concept of matrix to three dimensions. An X-Y-Z matrix [A] will thus have components [A_] where [1\le i\le M, \ 1\le j \le N, \ 1\le k \le P ] for some positive integers [M, N, P.] Such..
XYZ
XYZ may mean: Cartesian coordinate system (x,y,z)CIE 1931 color space, color coordinates called "XYZ"XYZ (band), an abortive rock project featuring Jimmy Page, Chris Squire and Alan WhiteXYZ (metal band)XYZ Affair, a diplomatic fiasco that occurred between the United States and France in 1797XYZ Cr..
XYZZY Award
The XYZZY Awards are an event to recognize extraordinary interactive fiction, serving a similar role to the Academy Awards or Grammy Awards but for a far smaller community. The XYZZY awards have been presented yearly in the early spring since 1996 by Eileen Mullin, the editor of XYZZYnews. Any game ..
XYZZY Award for Best Game
The XYZZY Award for Best Game is one of the annual awards given by XYZZYnews to works of interactive fiction. This award has been given since 1996. The award for Best Game recognizes the game which is the most enjoyable as a whole: other awards recognize merit in particular qualities. Below, the wi..
XYZZY Award for Best Individual NPC
The XYZZY Award for Best Individal NPC is one of the annual awards given by XYZZYnews to works of interactive fiction. This award has been given since 1996. The award for Best Individual NPC recognizes a particularly well-implemented and well-written non-player character. Below, the winners of the ..
XYZZY Award for Best Individual PC
The XYZZY Award for Best Individal PC is one of the annual awards given by XYZZYnews to works of interactive fiction. This award has been given since 1997. The award for Best Individual PC recognizes a particularly well-defined and well-written player character. The very existence of this award vio..
XYZZY Award for Best Individual Puzzle
The XYZZY Award for Best Individual Puzzle is one of the annual awards given by XYZZYnews to works of interactive fiction. This award has been given since 1996. The award for Best Individual Puzzle recognizes a particularly inspired, well-crafted, and intriguing puzzle. Below, the winners of the aw..
XYZZY Award for Best NPCs
The XYZZY Award for Best NPCs is one of the annual awards given by XYZZYnews to works of interactive fiction. This award has been given since 1996. The award for Best NPCs recognizes a particularly appropriate, amusing, and well-written cast of non-player characters. Below, the winners of the award..
XYZZY Award for Best Puzzles
The XYZZY Award for Best Puzzles is one of the annual awards given by XYZZYnews to works of interactive fiction. This award has been given since 1996. The award for Best Puzzles recognizes the game with the most well-crafted, clever, and appropriate puzzles. Below, the winners of the award for each..
XYZZY Award for Best Setting
The XYZZY Award for Best Setting is one of the annual awards given by XYZZYnews to works of interactive fiction. This award has been given since 1996. The award for Best Setting recognizes a game with the most original or well-described locations. Below, the winners of the award for each year are l..
XYZZY Award for Best Story
The XYZZY Award for Best Story is one of the annual awards given by XYZZYnews to works of interactive fiction. This award has been given since 1996. The award for Best Story recognizes a game with the deepest or most original story. Below, the winners of the award for each year are listed, followed..
XYZZY Award for Best Use of Medium
The XYZZY Award for Best Use of Medium is one of the annual awards given by XYZZYnews to works of interactive fiction. This award has been given since 1997. No specific criteria are given to voters, and the interpretation of what particular quality this award recognizes remains open; many voters cho..
XYZZY Award for Best Writing
The XYZZY Award for Best Writing is one of the annual awards given by XYZZYnews to works of interactive fiction. This award has been given since 1996. The award for Best Writing recognizes a game which rises above the others in the quality of its descriptive text. 1996: So Far by Andrew Plotkin* Aa..
XYZ (band)
XYZ was the proposed name for an abortive supergroup. The name XYZ is taken from eX-Yes-&-Zeppelin as the group consisted of ex-Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page, along with ex-Yes members Chris Squire (bass guitar, vocals, keyboards) and Alan White (drums). Page believed the band needed a strong vo..
XYZ (metal band)
Please [Glossary#Wwikify] (format) this article or section as suggested in the [Guide to layoutGuide to layout] and the [Manual of StyleManual of Style]. Remove this template after wikifying. This article has been tagged since April 2006. XYZ was a hair metal band, ..
XYZ Affair
The XYZ Affair was a diplomatic scandal that lasted from March of 1797 to 1800. Three French agents, originally only publicly referred to as X, Y, and Z, but later revealed as Jean Conrad Hottinguer, Pierre Bellamy and Lucien Hauteval, demanded enormous concessions from the United States as a condit..
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