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by WarAdvocat
Thu Feb 29, 2024 8:10 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Reddit etiquette
Replies: 9
Views: 4962

Re: Reddit etiquette

Tunnelcat wrote: Tue Jan 23, 2024 12:21 pm The second one looks like an induction heater for metal rods or tubes. Not that I would plug that thing into an electrical socket. :lol:
Well... it's a heater, but it's a resistance heater. It's used for a nice hot cuppa
by WarAdvocat
Tue Oct 10, 2023 7:02 am
Forum: Overload
Topic: So I played Overload...
Replies: 9
Views: 30421

Re: So I played Overload...

Neo wrote: Thu Sep 14, 2023 1:01 pm
WarAdvocat wrote: Sun Oct 09, 2022 7:29 am c'mon kneeho https://letmegooglethat.com/?q=overload+discord
Hey, why aren't you on there?
I am. In disguise!! ;)
by WarAdvocat
Tue Jun 20, 2023 9:12 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Flat Earthers
Replies: 204
Views: 441479

Re: Flat Earthers

Isaac I don’t believe in your crazy flat moon conspiracy theory. :) I liked playing D3 with Bunyip except when he would try to compare and contrast our skill levels. I like friendly matches, not grudge matches like what people who hated me wanted…. I’m not saying Bunyip did this but other people di...
by WarAdvocat
Wed Jun 14, 2023 6:07 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Flat Earthers
Replies: 204
Views: 441479

Re: Flat Earthers

Darth Wang wrote: Tue Jun 13, 2023 5:48 pm
Flatlander wrote: Mon Jun 12, 2023 5:15 am Probably the easiest way to see the curvature of the earth:

https://flatearth.ws/pontchartrain
That would require that flat earthers actually do math, which is something completely unreasonable to expect from them.
They'd just claim it was refraction anyway. LOL
by WarAdvocat
Mon Jun 12, 2023 5:19 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Flat Earthers
Replies: 204
Views: 441479

Re: Flat Earthers

You've said that you can do a lot of things "easily," so maybe it's time to put up or shut up. Neo keeps referencing debunked hypotheses. You know the drill... If your experiment proves you wrong, just disregard the results and try something different. Albert Einstein's definition of insa...
by WarAdvocat
Thu Jun 01, 2023 8:08 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Flat Earthers
Replies: 204
Views: 441479

Re: Flat Earthers

Burlyman wrote: Mon May 22, 2023 5:08 pm I thought you didn’t want to talk about this anymore? :)
I am not talking about "that". I'm talking about YOU (and him). LOL


edit: Apologies if I assumed anyone's gender identity.
by WarAdvocat
Sun May 21, 2023 9:04 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Flat Earthers
Replies: 204
Views: 441479

Re: Flat Earthers

Ohh I love watching when two edgelords drop their panties for some genital fencing!
by WarAdvocat
Sat Jan 21, 2023 9:27 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: My first upgrade on this computer.
Replies: 4
Views: 2841

Re: My first upgrade on this computer.

I've been looking at the GeForce RTX cards to upgrade my aging GTX 1080 ti SLI setup. Do you even Benchmark? ;)
by WarAdvocat
Sat Dec 17, 2022 2:46 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: RIP Gonzo
Replies: 6
Views: 3613

Re: RIP Gonzo

Sorry to hear that. Though we never became friends, despite our disagreements I respected him deeply and always enjoyed facing him in the mines. He was a part of the fabric of the Descent community and he will be missed. We are less without him. Condolences to you and the family. I wish you all the ...
by WarAdvocat
Thu Oct 20, 2022 9:04 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Climate Change a.k.a. Global Warming
Replies: 32
Views: 11111

Re: Climate Change a.k.a. Global Warming

I would really have liked to meet Neo in person at a LAN or other gathering but I doubt that was ever in the cards - especially after all of their shenanigans. It's sad really, they would have been accepted - this community was originally founded and sustained on in-person interaction as much as onl...
by WarAdvocat
Mon Sep 05, 2022 6:42 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Flat Earthers
Replies: 204
Views: 441479

Re: Flat Earthers

I think I'm gonna dip out of this convo because it's so irrational. There's a LOT of convincing, even compelling empirical evidence that we do not live on a flat Earth. The opposite cannot be said to be true, instead we have faith-based claims and basic denials of the empirical evidence (and claims ...
by WarAdvocat
Sun Aug 28, 2022 11:15 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Climate Change a.k.a. Global Warming
Replies: 32
Views: 11111

Re: Climate Change a.k.a. Global Warming

Isn't climate change part of the natural evolution of a planet? Why are we so worried about it? Aren't we supposed to adapt? Just to be clear: There is a distinct difference between natural climate change and anthropogenic climate change. If we're driving the change faster than we can adapt, there'...
by WarAdvocat
Tue Aug 09, 2022 8:09 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Flat Earthers
Replies: 204
Views: 441479

Re: Flat Earthers

TigerRaptor wrote: Mon Aug 08, 2022 10:36 pm They're going to fire Neo into the Sun at Mach 874,635.6
by my calculations, that'd exceed the speed limit (300,000 km/s). But only by a bit. Depends on where you how you derive your mach number, I suppose.
by WarAdvocat
Mon Aug 08, 2022 6:50 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Flat Earthers
Replies: 204
Views: 441479

Re: Flat Earthers

Top Gun wrote: Sun Aug 07, 2022 4:25 pm I'd pay good money to launch Neo into space. Preferably on an escape trajectory.
Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun?
by WarAdvocat
Fri Aug 05, 2022 4:06 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Flat Earthers
Replies: 204
Views: 441479

Re: Flat Earthers

TigerRaptor wrote: Fri Aug 05, 2022 11:13 am I'm in too. I always wanted to visit Horus.
I'm still pricing this expedition out, may have to cash in one of my Roths... https://www.swoop-antarctica.com/advent ... h-pole/fly
by WarAdvocat
Thu Aug 04, 2022 3:26 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Flat Earthers
Replies: 204
Views: 441479

Re: Flat Earthers

Burlyman wrote: Thu Aug 04, 2022 8:59 am "Someone" did but they're not talking about it.
Let's do an expedition. I need a vacation this sounds like fun. You in?
by WarAdvocat
Thu Aug 04, 2022 8:27 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Flat Earthers
Replies: 204
Views: 441479

Re: Flat Earthers

If the Earth is flat - where's the edge? I just told you. The earth isn't a planet, it's a world. It didn't form as a "celestial body," it was created by God. The edge is where the Antarctica ice wall meets the firmament. Not sure why you felt it necessary to "correct" my termin...
by WarAdvocat
Thu Jul 28, 2022 12:41 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Flat Earthers
Replies: 204
Views: 441479

Re: Flat Earthers

It's amazing what one orbit around the planet would do to change some people's worldviews. Conversely, if you could just show others the edge of this flat planet, their worldview would change. If the Earth is flat - where's the edge? It seems a lot easier than to go there than to get into orbit. Bri...
by WarAdvocat
Mon Jun 06, 2022 4:38 pm
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: House passes white supremacist terrorist bill
Replies: 45
Views: 7742

Re: House passes white supremacist terrorist bill

Studies have shown that there are strong correlations between suicides and mass shooters. Check out "The Violence Project", for example. They suggest mental health approaches based on specific data on mass killers. Not just some "oh mentally ill people are bad" diversion. Obvious...
by WarAdvocat
Mon Jun 06, 2022 10:02 am
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: House passes white supremacist terrorist bill
Replies: 45
Views: 7742

Re: House passes white supremacist terrorist bill

Disclaimer: I like guns. There are several in my house. I am uneasy with the thought of gun control, not so much because I disagree with the idea as that I understand and believe that the end game is gun seizure. I am honest enough to admit that I like the idea of me having a gun a whole lot more th...
by WarAdvocat
Mon Apr 18, 2022 7:51 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: What's something you're into that you think we all should try? (non sexual edition)
Replies: 16
Views: 10596

Re: What's something you're into that you think we all should try? (non sexual edition)

I have an RC helicopter (Blade MCPX BL) I can hover around, technically its a full collective pitch chopper that can do all the crazy stuff you see them doing like hovering inverted. Basically a quad copter on steroids that is a bit harder to control but in exchange can do some pretty absurd maneuv...
by WarAdvocat
Mon Apr 18, 2022 4:40 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: What's something you're into that you think we all should try? (non sexual edition)
Replies: 16
Views: 10596

Re: What's something you're into that you think we all should try? (non sexual edition)

1. Quadcopters. Not sure why Descent players are so rare in this hobby. It's incredibly accessible if you just want to fly, and incredibly rewarding as well, even more so if you're also into building and customization. You can get into FPV flight for 300 bucks with an RTF Tiny Whoop kit. With a litt...
by WarAdvocat
Sun Feb 06, 2022 5:58 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Gaming Music
Replies: 31
Views: 25060

Re: Gaming Music

The only gaming music I've ever really liked is from Need for Speed III. Here's a sample track: http://www.metallisoft.com/files/Boots/Music/Electronic%20Arts%20-%2004%20-%20Rear%20Flutterblast%2019.mp3 . All other games, turning off the music is the first thing I do. I remember liking D1's soundtr...
by WarAdvocat
Fri Jan 21, 2022 12:56 pm
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: Y U Mad?
Replies: 24
Views: 5942

Re: Y U Mad?

I'm still sensing some hostility. I guess I hurt you too deeply.

But I'm here for you if you need to talk. Just hmu
by WarAdvocat
Thu Jan 20, 2022 7:01 am
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: Y U Mad?
Replies: 24
Views: 5942

Re: Y U Mad?

smdh you guys still wavin those weenies around desperately trying to convince yourselves you're good enough. I still resent the fact that you split that post 14 years ago. I don't remember what the subject matter was or what I had for breakfast that day but it really got stuck up there in my craw. ...
by WarAdvocat
Wed Jan 19, 2022 2:42 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Let's see your old descent lan photos
Replies: 12
Views: 15003

Re: Let's see your old descent lan photos

Ferno wrote: Thu Jan 06, 2022 10:07 am No, we did NOT look alike back then. :mrgreen:
Maybe not to YOU anyway ;)
by WarAdvocat
Wed Jan 19, 2022 2:26 pm
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: Y U Mad?
Replies: 24
Views: 5942

Re: Y U Mad?

smdh you guys still wavin those weenies around desperately trying to convince yourselves you're good enough.

I'm here to tell you that you are, so just stop and let's all be friends <3
by WarAdvocat
Wed Jan 19, 2022 1:56 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Evolution
Replies: 44
Views: 18395

Re: Evolution

The irony. Here you sit, positing magical stories utilizing a device whose core is comprised of multiple layers of silicon intricately inscribed in patterns doped with trace rare-earth elements at nanometer scale, a bare six decades after slide rules fell out of favor. "I don't understand how t...
by WarAdvocat
Mon Jan 10, 2022 5:19 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: I have an idea for quantum gravity
Replies: 18
Views: 6631

Re: I have an idea for quantum gravity

Alter-Fox wrote: Sun Jan 09, 2022 5:34 pm Or do you not want fun stories to tell the grandkits?
You are clearly better in the mines than I am to have that kind of confidence... ;)
by WarAdvocat
Sat Jan 08, 2022 8:10 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: I have an idea for quantum gravity
Replies: 18
Views: 6631

Re: I have an idea for quantum gravity

I think the reflexive reactions are kind of un-called for. Why not humor him and who knows? Maybe learn something. You never know.

I for one hope you DO crack gravity once and for all. I wouldn't mind flying an actual RL pyro and getting my space wings. Try to avoid the whole ai revolt thing tho.
by WarAdvocat
Mon Feb 03, 2020 5:33 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Drone - New game like Descent
Replies: 5
Views: 6532

Re: Drone - New game like Descent

The question is do the drones in this game fly like ships in Descent (completely ignoring gravity so they are able to fly or hover in any orientation), or are they more like a real life drone (can only hover upright) or collective pitch helicopter (can only hover upright or fully upside down)... Qu...
by WarAdvocat
Mon Feb 03, 2020 12:16 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Drone - New game like Descent
Replies: 5
Views: 6532

Re: Drone - New game like Descent

There's a demo on Steam which should answer your questions.. I didn't realize, gonna have to check it out myself.. a real life drone (can only hover upright) 3D quads have been a thing for a bit now... Not sure how it equates to CP helis, it's not nearly as terrifying, that's for sure. Building a 3D...
by WarAdvocat
Fri Jan 31, 2020 6:15 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Drone - New game like Descent
Replies: 5
Views: 6532

Re: Drone - New game like Descent

Looks interesting, though I'm mostly disappointed with modern attempts at 6DOF

Out of curiosity though, why not just drone IRL... ;)


Looks cool,

Right?
by WarAdvocat
Fri Nov 15, 2019 7:17 am
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: Almost all of the Descent "community" is a hive of toxic roaches
Replies: 25
Views: 12044

Re: Almost all of the Descent "community" is a hive of toxic roaches

Hey, Bunyip :) I never usually stick around because not very many people play anymore, and because the people who play(ed) this game have put a sour taste in my mouth and I don't really want to be around even though almost all of the jerks left. I still haven't really moved on in my mind but I keep...
by WarAdvocat
Sat Nov 02, 2019 2:28 pm
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: Almost all of the Descent "community" is a hive of toxic roaches
Replies: 25
Views: 12044

Re: Almost all of the Descent "community" is a hive of toxic roaches

Neo! Where you been hiding, we should talk! Hell, we should play :) Also... Other then the E&C and Adam, I'ma go with what Krom said. The true heart of the Descent community has always been about offline meets, LAN play and the in-person friendships it has engendered. A huge proportion of the De...
by WarAdvocat
Fri Feb 16, 2018 1:25 pm
Forum: DBB Feedback Forum
Topic: Board update.
Replies: 21
Views: 13644

Re: Board update.

Guess I haven't checked in here for a while. I THOUGHT it looked a tad funky there ;)
by WarAdvocat
Fri Feb 16, 2018 1:24 pm
Forum: DBB Feedback Forum
Topic: The B-word
Replies: 5
Views: 8226

Re: The B-word

Glad to see Neo is still alive.
by WarAdvocat
Fri Aug 21, 2015 7:30 am
Forum: Descent: Underground
Topic: Wallpaper
Replies: 24
Views: 17542

Re: Wallpaper

пироманов or поджигатель

since a pyro is essentially an arsonist ;)
by WarAdvocat
Tue Jul 07, 2015 9:24 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Olympia Gold (Video Game) Survey
Replies: 6
Views: 1867

Re: Olympia Gold (Video Game) Survey

Burly - get in touch w. me :)