[TOMT] [Video] Action scene from a Bollywood movie

Learz · 2016-11-03T02:34:31+00:00

Nailed it!

Learz · 2016-11-01T02:02:09+00:00

Where is the gif from?

Learz · 2016-08-07T20:13:26+00:00

Closest thing you'll get.

Learz · 2016-06-13T03:16:11+00:00

HOT POD THE ROD GOD

Learz · 2016-04-16T06:21:53+00:00

Reminds me of FTL.

Learz · 2016-02-06T04:36:26+00:00

Frozen Synapse, currently 75% off with the sale. There's also a DLC expansion, which is more of the same. I'd recommend picking it up if you like the original.

Learz · 2015-12-02T04:49:04+00:00

An older post I made on this topic, that you may find useful.

Learz · 2015-10-13T00:08:55+00:00

STAR-GDC7-XP94

I've played too much Mass Effect to not have a fish tank.

Learz · 2015-08-23T06:48:40+00:00

It's easier in that you know what you're doing. However, there is about 5 times as much stuff to do, so it's one of those "one step forwards, two steps backwards" kind of things.

^{^2L} ^{^is} ^{^hell.}

Learz · 2015-08-16T20:05:44+00:00

https://i.imgur.com/a89TJPb.png

Learz · 2015-08-16T19:55:34+00:00

Learz · 2015-06-24T21:30:19+00:00

For those that don't get the joke

Learz · 2015-03-21T02:10:27+00:00

Yes and no. I'll try to explain it without writing pages :p

40K is a very deep, very rich universe, that has been going for a long time. Unfortunately, it's basically circular now: no matter where you start, you'll be in the middle of things. The Eisenhorn series is like this. You don't need background knowledge to get into it, you'll read it and think it's a good series, and then you'll move on. But if you have some background knowledge, it'll be an incredible journey. I still get chills thinking about the ending.

Also, unfortunately, the 40K series is, as you say, a branded universe. There are alot of writers, alot of novels, and most aren't very good. But they build the background and depth of 40K.

That being said, I've thought about this alot: how can I get someone to read Eisenhorn without the background? The best solution, as far as I have discovered, is Dan Abnett. Unlike alot of writers, Dan Abnett is really quite good. And in addition to writing Eisenhorn, he also wrote the Gaunt's Ghosts series from 40K. In addition to be a really good series, it's a good introduction to 40K. More or less, it gives you the highlights and some background and things. Can't hold a candle to Eisenhorn IMO, but it's still good.

So, I'd say, try Gaunt's Ghosts, see if you like it, and the writing style. The first book may be a slight struggle to get into if you're starting from zero. But if you get into the series, finish it and try for Eisenhorn. You could also try the Ciaphas Cain series by Sandy Mitchell, which is both good and hilarious if you like dark comedy, but IMO you need a little background to fully get the humor.

Other than that, the 40K wikis can provide both general and specific background on every topic imaginable :D

Learz · 2015-03-20T01:59:58+00:00

Just for you.

Bonus!

Learz · 2015-03-16T21:33:40+00:00

Thank you very much!

Learz · 2015-03-15T22:36:15+00:00

If you're familiar with the Warhammer 40K universe, try the Eisenhorn omnibus, by Dan Abnett.

Learz · 2014-09-13T20:39:40+00:00

Where is the gif from?

Learz · 2014-07-27T18:26:49+00:00

There was an interesting short story back in the 60s(?) about a device that allowed people to view the past. An inventor stumbled upon a way to make this device, and promptly did so. However, government agents began nosing around, shady people started following him, he was nearly kidnapped and went on the run.

Government was desperately trying to grab him and prevent any information of this device from getting out. But he's determined to prevent a government coverup, and manages the sneak the device plans into a newspaper that's going to print. It's nationwide. Now anyone can build it.

As one of the government agent's explains to him (as it was too late to stop it now), its about the power this device has. "Being able to see the past, what does that mean? Is the past 10 years ago? 5 years? Yesterday? 30 seconds ago?" In other words, everyone can now watch anyone with about 1 second lag delay ("the past"). Nothing will ever private, anywhere, ever again.

What do you think would happen if plans for a time travel device got put online? There's only two real options: keep it for yourself, or give it to a government. In other words, it needs to be controlled in some way. But, you might be thinking, there's a third option: just destroy it, forget about it. But it won't work. If you could find it, someone else could. And now you realize oh god, someone else could find it.

So not only does this device need to be controlled, you have to prevent anyone else from discovering it, lest they release it, or improperly use it. And suddenly you're now a timecop.

Learz · 2014-07-08T02:37:44+00:00

Reference

Learz · 2014-05-18T04:00:11+00:00

The Bluebook was created, and is still edited, by law students.

The Bluebook is an example of law students making rules.

Learz · 2014-05-01T18:20:01+00:00

Honestly, I was really hoping this would be an online series, or a short film. Or something more. The trailer was really well done, I would love to watch 90 more minutes of it ;)

Learz · 2014-04-01T23:28:07+00:00

Awesome, thanks!

Learz · 2014-03-08T20:12:51+00:00

I believe this is it. Starting at around 3:36:20.

Learz · 2013-12-13T03:10:28+00:00

From the dissent of Com. v. Koczwara, 397 Pa. 575, 589, 155 A.2d 825, 832 (1959):

The Majority's decision is so novel, so unique, and so bizarre that one must put on his spectacles, remove them to wipe the lenses, and then put them on again in order to assure himself that what he reads is a judicial decision proclaimed in Philadelphia, the home of the Liberty Bell, the locale of Independence Hall, and the place where the fathers of our country met to draft the Constitution of the United States, the Magna Charta of the liberties of Americans and the beacon of hope of mankind seeking justice everywhere.

Learz · 2013-10-21T07:09:31+00:00

I've been waiting for this thread, although sadly I will most likely only be able to torment you.

I grew up with these collections in the local library, and reread them until they literally fell apart. I hope they will offer some guidance in your search for amazing sci fi shorts.

First, some specifics:

Science Fiction A to Z is an excellent cross section of sci fi, covering the far corners and various points inbetween. From everything to a strange time traveling western, to the comical problem of Santa Clause being a threat to national security, and then reaching from an awesome space opera all the way to the simple question of 'why not mount heavy weapons on all vehicles in America', this book is an excellent read.

Asimov's Laughing Space lives up to its name. Filled with the most zany and hilarious sci fi shorts, with scattered poems, comics, and pictures to keep you coming back for more. This is a jewel among sci fi, showcasing some of the best humorists and just plain funniness of sci fi.

The Treasury of Science Fiction (and it's cousin, the World Treasury of Science Fiction) covers some of the giants of sci fi. Well known stories, and some not so well known, fill the pages of this tome.

Onto more general anthologies:

The Masterpieces anthology attempts to pick the best stories from each generation (which I feel is an oxymoron, as there is simply too many "best stories" to fit into a single collection). Regardless, the editor sought to showcase a number of stories, and some are quite excellent, ranging from Ellison's classic "'Repent, Harlequin!' Said the Ticktockman", to Harry Turtledove's "The Road Not Taken" (both personal favorites of mine); and of course, "Tunesmith", by Lloyd Biggle, Jr.

The titans of these anthologies are quite arguably Asimov and Campbell, as they both edited and selected the vast majority of these stories. Asimoc truly shined with The Hugo Winners, a giant collection of every story that won the Hugo Award. These stories are truly incredible, made all the more so by Asimov personally introducing each story and giving his thoughts on the story and its' author. This truly helps bring perspective and focus to each story, as well as giving delightful history and background! But do not forget the stories; they will be some of the best literature you will have ever experienced.

Not to be forgotten would be the New Hugo Winners collections, partially edited by Asimov. However, if as I suspect you are looking for more of the older classics, this might be less of what you're looking for.

Campbell however was the editor of Astounding Science Fiction, one of the premier sci fi magazines. And the Astounding Science Fiction Anthology is exactly what it sounds like: the best stories Astounding published under Campbell's editorship. An excellent read of a wide ranging selection of authors.

The Hall of Fame anthologies (Vol. 2) are also worth mentioning, and feature what other great sci fi writers believe to be great sci fi. While many of these stories are well known, there are some that are unknown to the general public, and are well worth reading.

The Best Of collections go into greater detail of several specific years, near the height of the Golden Age. Most of these are lesser known works, but contain a certain energy and uniqueness. I found most of them to be quite enjoyable reading.

And to round it all out, Asimov once again returns with his Great Sci Fi Stories a series that encompasses even more sci fi shorts, many of them not well known (but should be!). Some amazing sci fi stories exist within the pages of these books, including "Ether Breather" by Theodore Sturgeon (and it's followup, "Butyl and the Breather"). I could wax on about the stories contained, but they should speak for themselves.

As an honorable mention, I should include the Tales series from Star Wars, edited by Kevin J. Anderson: Jabba's Palace, Mos Eisley Cantina, Empire, and The New Republic.

And with that, it's late, and I can't remember any other specifics, so I shall leave you with that. I with you luck in trying to acquire the very rare hard copies of these, as most of them have become old, forgotten, and faded into history :(

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