razark Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 6 hours ago, kerbiloid said: Why not color them in space camouflage? Because their job is to be seen, imposing the Empire's will through a display of force. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerbiloid Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 (edited) 30 minutes ago, razark said: Because their job is to be seen, imposing the Empire's will through a display of force. They can use music, translate the Flight of the Valkyries Imperial March right from the orbit. Everybody thinks that there can be no sound in vacuum, but - bang! - the music from space. Edited April 22, 2019 by kerbiloid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerbiloid Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Oh, oh... It's a one way ticket to the blues! Spoiler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansonKerman Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 In infinite universes, there are infinite possibilities = an infinite number of KSP universes where Kerbals and Krakens and stuff exist. Same with Klamperture and/or Aperture Science universes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superfluous J Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 15 hours ago, kerbiloid said: Why are the SW Star Destroyers white? Because painting the models was either too much work, or it looked bad. Probably the latter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adsii1970 Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 32 minutes ago, 5thHorseman said: Because painting the models was either too much work, or it looked bad. Probably the latter. Back in the days of Star Log magazine, the star destroyers were painted light gull grey. The reason was that the Star Destroyer models (some were as big as 6 feet) looked better in low light shots painted the light gull grey than they did in a flat white. When I was a kid, and Empire Strikes Back was released, I had one of the models of the Star Destroyers (I hate the Rebel Alliance). And I also used the same light gull grey to paint the model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerbiloid Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Jar Jar was the anthropomorphic personification of Anakin's conscience, his Light Side. You see? Once Jar Jar had gone, Anakin gets darker and darker. Spoiler Anakin's conscience is frightened by the future Anakin's dids. Spoiler Anakin's conscience is happy when at last Anakin accidentally did something good. Spoiler The rise of the Dark Lord. That's why Jar Jar disappears in "Revenge of the Sith". This symbolizes the final Anakin's fall. He needs no conscience or Light Side anymore, so "Jar Jar" leaves him alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSaint Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 22 minutes ago, kerbiloid said: Jar Jar was the anthropomorphic personification of Anakin's conscience, his Light Side. You see? Once Jar Jar had gone, Anakin gets darker and darker. Reveal hidden contents Anakin's conscience is frightened by the future Anakin's dids. Reveal hidden contents Anakin's conscience is happy when at last Anakin accidentally did something good. Reveal hidden contents The rise of the Dark Lord. That's why Jar Jar disappears in "Revenge of the Sith". This symbolizes the final Anakin's fall. He needs no conscience or Light Side anymore, so "Jar Jar" leaves him alone. Sooo...Anakin's conscience was a blithering idiot? That explains so much.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shpaget Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 They should be called unihorns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubinator Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 2 hours ago, kerbiloid said: Jar Jar was the anthropomorphic personification of Anakin's conscience, his Light Side. You see? Once Jar Jar had gone, Anakin gets darker and darker. A fascinating counter-argument to the ever-popular "Darth Jar Jar" theories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerbiloid Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 A semicolon. ; Like it lies on the way, looking at you and waiting for you further actions. With the comma like the rear legs aside. Spoiler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealKerbal3x Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 If magic was real, it wouldn't be called magic; it would just be part of physics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerbiloid Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 But... Physics is part of magic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrandedonEarth Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic - Arthur C Clarke Electronics actually run on smoke. If you let the smoke out it stops working. On hearing that the San Jose Sharks theme during these playoffs is “ Keep on rocking in the TEAL world” my train of thought eventually led me to wonder if different duck species interbreed...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSaint Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 1 hour ago, RealKerbal3x said: If magic was real, it wouldn't be called magic; it would just be part of physics. Larry Niven posited that if magic (or psychic powers or any of the other myriad paranormal stuff that is floating around out there) exists, then it is useless. Because if it actually exists and is actually useful, then natural selection dictates that it would be far more common than it appears to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razark Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, StrandedonEarth said: Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic - Arthur C Clarke It follows, therefore, that any technology distinguishable from magic is insufficiently advanced. Edited April 24, 2019 by razark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerbiloid Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 So, any sufficiently advanced user interface should include a mouse for proper gestures, a microphone for incantations, and an animation of burning pentagram. Fonts better use runic, ogamic, or at least cuneiform. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adsii1970 Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 29 minutes ago, razark said: It follows, therefore, that any technology distinguishable from magic is insufficiently advanced. It ceases to be magic when it has become commonplace. A great example of this is Bluetooth. Do you realize that just 20 years ago, Bluetooth didn't exist? Now it is used everywhere in our modern world. Bluetooth is no longer "magic." This morning, I had a dentist appointment. Although not a "shower thought" per se, it is a random thought as I was passing the time sitting in a dentist's chair, waiting for the procedure to begin. Anyhow, I was forced to listen to sounds coming from the small television in the room that the dental assistant was watching before the dentist called in and had me reschedule my appointment. On the television was one of those "pop culture" shows geared towards younger people. Being almost 50 and a captive audience to junk TV, I was horrified in the dating advice offered by the show. Mostly, the one female co-host was sharing dating advice that included: Never allow your boyfriend to set the agenda. Take charge of the relationship from the very start. If you do not like what he's wearing, refuse to go out on dates or be seen in public with him until he dresses the way you want him to. If you don't like his friends, tell him he must choose between them and you. If he doesn't like your friends, tell him to get over himself. The relationship isn't all about him. If you don't want to go out on Friday night, tell him you prefer to stay in and have your girlfriends over. But if he tells you he needs time to hang out with his friends, remind him you're the one he is dating. Yeah, this is good advice if you want to remain single your entire life. Our pop culture has destroyed romance, the art of dating, and the excitement that comes along with both. I am so glad I'm not a twenty-something relying on modern society to tell me how to date correctly. And unfortunately, the co-host was very serious in her dating advice; sadly, the studio audience clapped like trained seals as she explained why she held those views. No, don't take any dating advice from anyone who sees themselves superior to whomever they date. You're asking for problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrandedonEarth Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 36 minutes ago, adsii1970 said: Snip Wow, double standard much? I imagine she also insisted that the guy pay for everything (and then some) and should show up with flowers and chocolate for every date if he expects to be able to touch her. Back to the magic bit... I read something as a kid that had a time traveller from the late 70s who went back to the Middle Ages. He was demonstrating his gadgets when he randomly punched in the unfortunate combination of 37 x 18 into his calculator, then displayed the result to a local. He was immediately burned at the stake for being a witch as the device showed the number 666 in the glowing red digits prevalent on calculators from that era... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qzgy Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, adsii1970 said: dating advice that included: Never allow your boyfriend to set the agenda. Take charge of the relationship from the very start. If you do not like what he's wearing, refuse to go out on dates or be seen in public with him until he dresses the way you want him to. If you don't like his friends, tell him he must choose between them and you. If he doesn't like your friends, tell him to get over himself. The relationship isn't all about him. If you don't want to go out on Friday night, tell him you prefer to stay in and have your girlfriends over. But if he tells you he needs time to hang out with his friends, remind him you're the one he is dating. Thats sounds.. exactly how to manipulate and create a toxic relationship. Why is this a thing? On a slightly related note, do you have any actual useful dating advice/stories? Edited April 24, 2019 by qzgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerbiloid Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 1 hour ago, adsii1970 said: Bluetooth didn't exist? Now it is used everywhere in our modern world. Bluetooth is no longer "magic." Until now I was sure it's magic... 1 hour ago, adsii1970 said: sharing dating advice that included: "Ok, it's all clear about the boyfriend. Now what you can advice about a manfriend?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p1t1o Posted April 25, 2019 Author Share Posted April 25, 2019 You guys wanna google where the bluetooth logo comes from, its cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 (edited) 23 hours ago, adsii1970 said: Never allow your boyfriend to set the agenda. Take charge of the relationship from the very start. Imagine if someone said "Never allow your girlfriend to set the agenda, take charge of the relationship from the very start". Doesn't sound as good, does it? If you do not like what he's wearing, refuse to go out on dates or be seen in public with him until he dresses the way you want him to. "If you don't like what she's wearing, refuse to go out on dates or be seen in public with her until she dresses the way YOU want her to" If you don't like his friends, tell him he must choose between them and you. If he doesn't like your friends, tell him to get over himself. The relationship isn't all about him. "If you don't like her friends, tell her she must choose between them and you. If she doesn't like your friends, tell her to get over herself - the relationship isn't all about her." If you don't want to go out on Friday night, tell him you prefer to stay in and have your girlfriends over. But if he tells you he needs time to hang out with his friends, remind him you're the one he is dating. "If you don't want to go out on a Friday night, tell her you prefer to stay in and have your friends over. But if she tells you she needs time to hang out with her friends, remind her you're the one she's dating." Oh god, I feel so bad for the eventual poor soul who will somehow manage to find themselves in a relationship with such a controlling person, it makes me wince Reverse who's the advice for and it instantly becomes an abusive relationship Edited April 25, 2019 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSaint Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 13 minutes ago, Aperture Science said: Oh god, I feel so bad for the eventual poor soul who will somehow manage to find themselves in a relationship with such a controlling person, it makes me wince Reverse who's the advice for and it instantly becomes an abusive relationship Well, yeah, because these days if a guy does it he's abusive, but if a girl does it she's "empowered". The world is full of relationship advice these days, most of it is nonsense. I think some good advice is, "If the relationship advice you're getting sounds like nonsense, trust your instincts." And secondly, if you really are in a committed relationship, be a servant. Because true love is always about service. If the person you are committed to doesn't understand that, you might be in trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razark Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 36 minutes ago, Aperture Science said: Reverse who's the advice for and it instantly becomes an abusive relationship No, it just gets recognized as one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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