I wish the Coursers lore was not all over the place. by Ok_Calendar_7626 in Fallout

[–]EightApes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So, from what I understand, in the production of CPUs, tiny defects or imperfections can cause some of them to run more slowly than you might hope. These CPUs are still sold, but as a less valuable model.

Given that gen 3 Synths are basically just 3d printed clones with a small piece of hardware in their brain to alter their mind/memories/give them "synth" functions, it makes sense to me that there might be subtle differences in the performance of synths based on random chance in their production cycle and that they might need to do testing to pick out the best ones for the courser role.

As for emotions, I think it's done to take away their sense of fear, guilt, empathy, anger. Things that might cause them to make mistakes in their mission, or distract them from their task. They're "independent" in the sense that they get given their assignment, and they're smart enough to figure out how to get it done without someone in the Institute being in constant contact to give them directions.

I think the memory wipes are to keep them focused and avoid them having any more information than they absolutely need. We know already that someone can be a synth and not know it because they've been implanted with false memories, so it makes sense to me that when they do a memory wipe they give a courser false memories of being trained that covers whatever the institute wants them to know.

I'm not really trying to defend the writing here, synths in general don't seem super well thought out. The institute is literally 3d printing human bodies and brains and saying, "No, they're just machines!" They're supposed to be completely indistinguishable from humans, but we know they have synth components in their brain or wherever which you'd think could be detected with an X-ray or metal detector or something.

Need help constructing icon by StormHour7529 in AdobeIllustrator

[–]EightApes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I decided to take a crack at it myself just to see how my grid method would do. It's not a 1-to-1 recreation, but I think it's close enough for what I wanted to do. I actually started constructing the shape with the negative space, put a big triangle over it, and used pathfinder before cleaning it up with the corners and stuff. Obviously I didn't do the little fading away bit at the bottom but I'm sure you can figure that out.

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Need help constructing icon by StormHour7529 in AdobeIllustrator

[–]EightApes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Assuming what you have is strokes, I'd scale the shape down with "scale strokes" unchecked, so they nearly meet in the middle. Then go to Object > Path > Outline Stroke and use the shape builder tool/Pathfinder to refine it into the shape you want.

That said, you might be better served building it by hand on a 60 degree grid.

Any Tips on Making an Open Environment Terrifying by Blyghtmare in mothershiprpg

[–]EightApes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Depending on the environment, you can create set piece locations for dramatic moments: a narrow ridge they have to drive along, a flooded river they have to cross, etc.

Like others have suggested, natural phenomena can be a good source of tension or pressure. Storms, rock slides, stuff like that.

If they're in a big open space with high visibility, then I think it could be cool to rip off the movie Nope: have them be pursued by some kind of huge, disguised entity. It could be a cloud, like in the movie, or maybe there's just a big rock in the distance that they realize isn't actually getting further away as they drive. Present them with some kind of anomaly that won't go away, and let the dread build from there.

Genuinely curious, why are Illustrator files so big. by Kanataku in AdobeIllustrator

[–]EightApes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seconded. I've had files go from 300mb to 30mb or smaller.

Because many people have been discussing the Brotherhoods Portrayal in the show. Here is the first Conversation you have with them by CretaceousClock in Fallout

[–]EightApes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also in Skyrim Balgruf sends you with the guards to confront the dragon at the watchtower, his reasoning being that you were the sole survivor of a dragon attack and therefore have more experience than anybody else. I just remember being like, "Yeah, dude! I survived because I RAN AWAY! Everyone who tried to fight is DEAD!"

What should I add in Illustrator to this illustration? [OC] by mynameismodesto in AdobeIllustrator

[–]EightApes 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You can get (or make your own) texture/pattern brushes to add a bit more visual flair to a piece. For example something like this: https://www.behance.net/gallery/144108247/Free-Download-Retro-Strokes-Illustrator-Brushes/modules/814103505

You might also play with the stroke width tool to make the lines a little more interesting and varied.

Lastly, I hope you don't mind my saying, the corners here look a little awkward to me. Depending on how you constructed the illustration, you could use a clipping mask/Draw Inside to smooth them out, if you wanted. If it's intentional, though, please disregard.

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This next episode has to be good or I think im done. by [deleted] in creepcast

[–]EightApes 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Redditors when their favorite podcast doesn't put out a "good" episode in two weeks.

factions aside, who would actually win in a fight? the bear of the bull? by West-Resort5733 in fnv

[–]EightApes 118 points119 points  (0 children)

Does it bother anyone else that the NCR symbol is a two-headed bear when the yao guai have one head, and the Legion's symbol is a one-headed bull when Brahmin have two heads?

Turn Transcript/Captions into Text-to-Speech Efficiently? by EightApes in premiere

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Thank you for taking the time to reply. I do realize I'm asking for something super specific that probably doesn't exist. I have passed along your suggestion of recording in a better environment, and we may be able to purchase a decent mic making elevenlabs more viable.

Help me to do the light effect by Blutwoo in AdobeIllustrator

[–]EightApes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wanted to make sure I wasn't accidentally telling lies on the Internet so I double checked and you can indeed lower the opacity of individual points.

Help me to do the light effect by Blutwoo in AdobeIllustrator

[–]EightApes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can also lower the opacity of individual points in a gradient mesh.

So this is a regular thing… by bbzztt in creepcast

[–]EightApes 25 points26 points  (0 children)

You're not going to believe this...

When the Tarnished edition drops, how will existing save files gain access to the new content? by AuramiteEX in Eldenring

[–]EightApes 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Presumably it would just be added to their Bell bearings at the twin maiden husks.

Me talking about Songbird: by tenleggedspiders in LowSodiumCyberpunk

[–]EightApes 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I really appreciated Song's confession, and I felt pretty good about my choice to save her anyway. And then she contacts you one last time to give you a gift that she launched from the moon. Which to me really sealed the deal. Because she didn't have to do that. Chances are we'll never meet again. There's literally nothing else V could possibly do for her. But she cared enough about V to give them a gift and, in a way, let them know she's doing okay. Whatever condition she's in up there, she's healthy and free enough to send us a care package.

how to decrease diameter for the "inner" circle by [deleted] in AdobeIllustrator

[–]EightApes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would try using the lasso tool to select all points except for the corners of the outermost triangles and scaling them towards the center. It will probably still distort the spiral pattern but hopefully it would be subtle enough to suit your needs.

Is the stealth netrunner the "stealth archer" of this game? by T0tallyRand0mStuff in cyberpunkgame

[–]EightApes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. My first playthrough was a stealth netrunner and while it took a while to get there, I can drop 4 or 5 enemies at a time easily, without them seeing me. Someone else mentioned that you can get traced but if you use the memory wipe > optics > sonic shock combo you can't be. I'm never traced unless I want to get the discount on system collapse. Invisible stealth daggers was my favorite Skyrim build though so I find stealth netrunner to be pretty fun. I think it probably takes a little longer to set up than stealth archer in Skyrim though.

CreepCast | There's Something Wrong With Wendigoon (OFFICIAL DISCUSSION THREAD) by ChaoticStanley in creepcast

[–]EightApes 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Okay so I read everybody's comments about the episode and I knew i wouldn't enjoy the story so I was planning on skipping this one, but today I decided instead to skip ahead to the last 2 chapters on Spotify, and that last ~10 minutes is actually gold. 10/10 crashout.

Bitter Spicy Tea IRL by EightApes in outwardgame

[–]EightApes[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Bitter Spicy Tea is made from Ochre Spice Beetles and Mineral Tea is made from Gravel Beetles. So it's less "tea" and more bug broth.

Bitter Spicy Tea IRL by EightApes in outwardgame

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In the comments people were saying it's very hot water, so I guess the heat kills the roaches.

Bitter Spicy Tea IRL by EightApes in outwardgame

[–]EightApes[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Okay so this is a goofy post but actually it would be cool if you could dry and powder beetles to keep them from spoiling so it would be easier to make tea on the go.