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by Absalom
Sat May 27, 2017 7:42 pm
Forum: Outsider Discussion
Topic: WIP Discussion (Part 1!)
Replies: 2709
Views: 1783882

Re: WIP Discussion (Part 1!)

You sound like you haven't read the comic before :p .
by Absalom
Sat May 20, 2017 2:30 am
Forum: Outsider Discussion
Topic: The Astronomy Thread
Replies: 585
Views: 495753

Re: The Astronomy Thread

Would have been nice if they had said whether they were just talking about loose electrons, or actual photons being pushed back.
by Absalom
Sat May 06, 2017 1:20 am
Forum: Outsider Discussion
Topic: P A G E 1 1 3
Replies: 65
Views: 40290

Re: P A G E 1 1 3

If Spiral had been more fluent in the trade language i assume her reply would be something akin to "There were signs of asphyxiation and severe haemorrhage. Under such conditions he must have deemed his survival changes to be low. " ...That sounds more like a med-tech than a pilot. ... Right you ar...
by Absalom
Fri May 05, 2017 5:01 am
Forum: Outsider Discussion
Topic: P A G E 1 1 3
Replies: 65
Views: 40290

Re: P A G E 1 1 3

02-03-2016 (23:00) Read through the comic a second time. Haven't really looked around the other parts of the site yet. Now what is that "Insider" page subtitled Extra's? A few extra sketches perhaps? Out of curiosity, did you ever read the archives of the old forums? If Spiral had been more fluent ...
by Absalom
Fri May 05, 2017 4:33 am
Forum: Outsider Discussion
Topic: Space Warfare
Replies: 17
Views: 16466

Re: Space Warfare

I'm specifically wondering if it should use ship diameter or ship radius, and if exp() or similar should be involved (still poking a little at that old 4x forum idea). Effective crossection area should be used. I should have typed that out better. In the "(speed*delay + ship size - attack size)/shi...
by Absalom
Wed Apr 26, 2017 12:51 am
Forum: Outsider Discussion
Topic: The "Real Aerospace" Thread
Replies: 734
Views: 1636034

Re: The "Real Aerospace" Thread

Was this one of the ones that got pitched at that luxury goods convention, recently? I heard that there was both a "consumer" company, and a high-end company showing the things off. For my money, the tipping point with flying cars will be "pegasus AI" to rationalize the driver's input, basically as ...
by Absalom
Wed Apr 26, 2017 12:34 am
Forum: Outsider Discussion
Topic: Space Warfare
Replies: 17
Views: 16466

Re: Space Warfare

Has anyone nailed down a hit-chance formula that considers ship diameter (assume a sphere!), weapon diameter, ship speed, and detect/impact delay? I'm specifically wondering if it should use ship diameter or ship radius, and if exp() or similar should be involved (still poking a little at that old 4...
by Absalom
Thu Mar 02, 2017 7:38 am
Forum: Outsider Discussion
Topic: The Astronomy Thread
Replies: 585
Views: 495753

Re: The Astronomy Thread

Krulle wrote:You mean the Krikkit?
The sports reference was also intentional.
by Absalom
Wed Mar 01, 2017 8:18 am
Forum: Outsider Discussion
Topic: The Astronomy Thread
Replies: 585
Views: 495753

Re: The Astronomy Thread

Yeah, I've read a bit about the 7 planet-system TRAPPIST-1 (anyone in for a beer? Westmalle, or Chimay?). Imagine standing on one of those planets, and watch another planet pass by and being able to see the clouds, and possibly even landmark features on the other planet by naked eye. Anyway, with p...
by Absalom
Thu Feb 23, 2017 4:54 am
Forum: Outsider Discussion
Topic: The Astronomy Thread
Replies: 585
Views: 495753

Re: The Astronomy Thread

Supposing it's stable, I'd be on the look-out for orbit-swapping.
by Absalom
Mon Feb 20, 2017 6:45 am
Forum: Outsider Discussion
Topic: Miscellaneous Loroi question-and-answer thread
Replies: 6277
Views: 4881445

Re: Miscellaneous Loroi question-and-answer thread

Judging from India, several castes may have even originated within/as specific tribes, too.
by Absalom
Sun Feb 19, 2017 7:36 am
Forum: Outsider Discussion
Topic: Miscellaneous Loroi question-and-answer thread
Replies: 6277
Views: 4881445

Re: Miscellaneous Loroi question-and-answer thread

Then add the occasional drought or similar, and realize that you can make it even worse: as the Australian Rat Plagues demonstrate, a sufficiently extended period of plenty can result in a significantly larger than normal population, and then swing you below the average carrying capacity, thereby in...
by Absalom
Sun Feb 19, 2017 7:11 am
Forum: Outsider Discussion
Topic: New here...
Replies: 55
Views: 39529

Re: New here...

orion1836 wrote:Image

:P
That is the correct release schedule, yes :p
by Absalom
Fri Feb 17, 2017 6:50 am
Forum: Fan Works
Topic: What to Do with Jardin (Fan Fic)
Replies: 356
Views: 205664

Re: What to Do with Jardin (Fan Fic)

Blu3wolf wrote:Also - not quite sure what human polities are, either. Spelling error?
An alternate word for "government", basically. Also, plural.
by Absalom
Fri Feb 17, 2017 6:43 am
Forum: Outsider Discussion
Topic: Miscellaneous Loroi question-and-answer thread
Replies: 6277
Views: 4881445

Re: Miscellaneous Loroi question-and-answer thread

If there isn't space or infrastructure, would they just do the relaxation in a larger-than-strictly-nessessary-for-cleansing shower, then? If there is room for a large shower, there is room for a small tub. Sure, but there may not be room for a small tub and a small shower, yanno? The shuttle they'...
by Absalom
Fri Feb 17, 2017 5:32 am
Forum: Outsider Discussion
Topic: Artificial Intelligence
Replies: 7
Views: 6593

Re: Artificial Intelligence

From what I've read in the forums, it seems to be generally accepted that Artificial Intelligence is not heavily utilized by either side of the war because, while it is a potential to be a powerful technology, both sides fear it will backfire and harm them. Actually, Arioch has basically said that ...
by Absalom
Fri Feb 17, 2017 5:16 am
Forum: Outsider Discussion
Topic: WIP Discussion (Part 1!)
Replies: 2709
Views: 1783882

Re: WIP Discussion (Part 1!)

I am unsure how to feel about being used by Arioch in such ways.... slightly more seriously, some fire and blunting by time it would be rather safe to carry a 'knife' in such a way during normal tasks, at this time trying to use it as a knife would be a non-trivial restoration project. True, while ...
by Absalom
Mon Feb 06, 2017 5:04 am
Forum: Outsider Discussion
Topic: New here...
Replies: 55
Views: 39529

Re: New here...

I recall at least one 2 year pause. He always puts out new pages afterwards.

Recently he's been doing art for a game, so he hasn't had a lot of free time. If you croll down a bit, you'll see that he recently posted to the perma-locked WIPS thread, so it looks like his schedule has opened up a bit.
by Absalom
Mon Feb 06, 2017 5:01 am
Forum: Outsider Discussion
Topic: Hyperspace
Replies: 187
Views: 138592

Re: Hyperspace

After all, the observable universe is limitless but still finite - its curvature would lead anything back to its origin if it flies a straight line for long enough. As I understand, the universe doesn't loop back within it's observable bounds, so that's just a suspicion rather than a observed fact....
by Absalom
Sun Feb 05, 2017 7:48 pm
Forum: Outsider Discussion
Topic: WIP Discussion (Part 1!)
Replies: 2709
Views: 1783882

Re: WIP Discussion (Part 1!)

Also, death stare? I think that's more her "what the fuck is that thing? Am I supposed to kill it, initiate mating rituals with it, or put in the cupboard?" look. lol... more likely... "Why's THAT Pink Male in my cockpit? He might touch something and break it and he's not even in a protective G-Sui...