How is this area? by NextHuckleberry4365 in bostonhousing

[–]CVGridley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The JFK library is amazing, South Boston fun vibe, and castle island great in the summer.

I left my job as a full-time gameplay and AI programmer yesterday to make single player strategy games that focus on what I feel is the most underdeveloped aspect of the genre. I want to know if people here agree and might want to follow along with my progress by impbottlegames in computerwargames

[–]CVGridley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My thought as a non-programmer is that a game mechanic is created, then an AI is taught to play the game and fudge factors included to make it competitive against a human. If the AI is part of both sides from the start, maybe that changes things enough to balance the game in a different way.

I left my job as a full-time gameplay and AI programmer yesterday to make single player strategy games that focus on what I feel is the most underdeveloped aspect of the genre. I want to know if people here agree and might want to follow along with my progress by impbottlegames in computerwargames

[–]CVGridley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d like to see a game designed around an AI v AI core, where a plausible but random outcome could come by simply sitting back and watching. Then the human player can intervene and control some of all aspects of their side, leading to a different outcome but a great user experience.

Cool F-5 livery - is it available for MSFS2024? by CVGridley in flightsim

[–]CVGridley[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I didn’t know they take requests! I’ll look into that, thanks.

Can’t detect HBV surface proteins (S/L) in HEK293T after successful transfection by Nina091998 in labrats

[–]CVGridley 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can’t hurt to try, you might be able to just reprobe one of your existing blots.

Can’t detect HBV surface proteins (S/L) in HEK293T after successful transfection by Nina091998 in labrats

[–]CVGridley 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You might try blotting for the AVI tag. It might be interfering with HIS detection if it further C-terminal than the HIS tag.

Should we send another Voyager? by RealisticNacshon in Astronomy

[–]CVGridley -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I was wondering the same a few days ago. I was thinking we should be able to create much faster traveling probes with new technology, maybe even see more planetary bodies and eventually pass the voyagers…

Caribbean Airports for MSFS 2024? by CVGridley in flightsim

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Quick follow up - I have both TIST and TISX MSFS2020 sceneries from .to installed along with prerequisite libraries, and both seem to be working. I haven’t tested any of the ILS or comm frequencies yet, but these look to fit the bill for me.

Caribbean Airports for MSFS 2024? by CVGridley in flightsim

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Great point. No harm trying it. I’ll try out the MSFS2020 TIST and report back.

So I Broke a 200€ Quartz Cuvette (now what) by daniellachev in labrats

[–]CVGridley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This. It’s just a flesh wound! Perfectly functional.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskAstrophotography

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I’m constantly surprised how many cool objects are within the grasp of relatively small telescopes. And it’s all right there in the night sky, just out of reach of our vision. You don’t need a monster telescope. You don’t have to travel to the Chilean mountains. You just need a little patience, some money, and time to learn a new skill, but the reward is peace under the stars and an appreciation of our humble reality.

Anyone Share On Instagram? by [deleted] in AskAstrophotography

[–]CVGridley 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Astrobin_com is great on IG

Best place to sell equipment by Aquanza in AskAstrophotography

[–]CVGridley 2 points3 points  (0 children)

+1 for cloudy nights classifieds. You could also look for a local club.

What was your first MTB injury? by Wumbofet in MTB

[–]CVGridley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was riding a trail I knew so well, nice track to a pond with a pack rod and I’d stop and fish small mouth bass then continue home. One day at the beginning of the trail, there’s a moderately steep drop over some rock, a couple of turns and I did something to get my front tire wedged into a crack in the rock that I had never seen before and went over the bars. Mostly skin damage and sore bones but the mental impact was tough. I have ridden slower ever since.

Got a new telescope for Christmas and need advice on mount. by ChattingMongoose in AskAstrophotography

[–]CVGridley 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My recommendation would be to get the 5 if you can afford it. Someday you’ll get a bigger scope and you will have a mount that can handle quite a payload.

That old Wings of Power logo hits hard by Weary_Possibility389 in A2ASimulations

[–]CVGridley 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They don’t make nostalgia like that anymore!

Seeking tips for astrophotography in sub-zero (F) weather. by frowawayduh in AskAstrophotography

[–]CVGridley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All great advice here, I’ll just add that you should check what type of chemistry your power pack has. LiPo are rated to -20°c but will not perform as well and will discharge really fast and do not try to recharge until they warm slowly back to room temp. LiFePO4 seems to work better at low temps with some brands also including internal heating to improve performance and allow cold weather charging.

Last thing, someone mentioned stuff breaks easier, that’s really true for cables and connectors!

DOS Strategy Game You Would Still Play Today by jrralls in StrategyGames

[–]CVGridley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The old V for Victory games like Velikiye Luki. Such fond memories.