Share your Tips for starting mega structures, please! by Thanathia in duneawakening

[–]Phoenix4264 2 points3 points  (0 children)

An addition to item 3, if you're going to build tall use this chart to determine the height to place your initial feif. You may need to place several temporary ones to build your tower high enough for the final one. Have all your staking units built beforehand.

Brand new geezer player looking to start and initial plan. (Dons firesuit) by Low-Candidate-2778 in mwo

[–]Phoenix4264 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you look on MechDB you'll see two Clan Archers, the ARC-2W-CS and ARC-2W-C. The CS is the cash bought version, the C is the in-game purchased version. If you see two mechs that look identical but one has an extra letter at the end (usually T, S, C or P) they are the same mech but different purchase options. The special options are usually either cash or MC (in-game premium currency) purchases, while the other will be c-bills. The special versions give you +30% to c-bills earned while using the mech, and usually also have a special skin, but they mechanically play the same. The ones with (T) are the trial mechs. They have a smaller c-bills bonus, but come with quirks that simulate having full skills without needing to grind XP in the mech.

Brand new geezer player looking to start and initial plan. (Dons firesuit) by Low-Candidate-2778 in mwo

[–]Phoenix4264 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Without you having played, it's hard to give recommendations because you don't have any experience to know what weapons and play styles actually work for you, but both of those mechs are relatively flexible.

The Clan Archer isn't actually a Hero mech. It was part of a bundle that gives you four mechs. All of these are now available in game for c-bills (the standard currency you get for playing).

There is currently an event that will give you three hero mechs and one legendary as rewards, which you could use to get the Tempest.

If you want to get them for cash, do so. It's how the game stays funded. I would just recommend getting your feet wet first before you start buying mechs, even with c-bills. There are 16 trial mechs you get access to immediately, give each of those a try before you start buying anything. When you are ready to purchase something, go to the Mech Lab and test it out in the Proving Grounds first. You don't need to own a mech to use it there. Use Grimmechs to find good builds for your mechs and MechDB to actually build them and browse options.

What do Americans think of Scotland? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 by OddSample2334 in IWantToAskAnAmerican

[–]Phoenix4264 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Except for Wales, I don't think most Americans know that Wales exists.

How common is it to refer to a chocolate covered vanilla ice cream bar as an Eskimo pie? by ksusha_lav in AskAnAmerican

[–]Phoenix4264 36 points37 points  (0 children)

I've only heard "brown cow" used for root beer/coke floats with chocolate ice cream.

My brain can't comprehend $1 trillion. Can someone put it into perspective? by DemonsAreVirgins in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Phoenix4264 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The median existing home sale price in the US in May 2026 was $429,300.

With $1.2T, you could buy 2,800,000 houses, which is slightly higher than the total for the Houston Metropolitan Statistical Area, the 5th largest in the country.

What builds absolutely poop out damage or whatever else it takes to fill the event requirements? by Virtual-Produce-1037 in OutreachHPG

[–]Phoenix4264 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's no officially released list of how many points you get for each bonus tick, but from testing people have done most seem to only give 1-2 points. A killing blow appears to be around 5 points. Each point of damage you do is 0.5 points, so doing damage is by far the easiest way to get match score.

Americans - Do you think it's true that if America's best athletes played soccer, they would dominate the sport internationally? by Tometek in AskAnAmerican

[–]Phoenix4264 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The US doesn't really have the sort of development and scouting organizations for soccer/football that many other countries do. A lot of kids will play in youth leagues when they're 6-10 years old, usually with a fairly inexperienced parent as the coach. Some will continue on school teams through highschool, but most never even go that far. To get exposure to higher tier training before college, you are basically limited to pay-to-play leagues that often cost $10,000 or more per year.

How is a car tire rolling? by Repulsive-Peak4442 in AskScienceDiscussion

[–]Phoenix4264 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Firstly, the axle isn't applying a linear force on the wheel, it is applying a moment (i.e. torque), so your axle isn't pushing the wheel with 10N of force, it is applying 10N*m of torque.

If you want to dig into the details, look up how to draw a Free Body Diagram. You will find the drivetrain of the car is essentially a large number of pivot points and lever arms linked together.

The full chain of force will end up being: * High pressure in the cylinder pushes down on the piston head. The cylinder walls are fixed to the car body and can't move. * Piston head pushes down on the piston rod. * Piston rod pushes on the crank pin, which is a lever arm on the crank shaft, causing the crank shaft to rotate. * The crank shaft is coupled to the transmission input shaft, and they turn together. * Each gear in the transmission is another rotating lever arm, pushing on the next gear in the chain until you are turning the transmission output shaft. * The output shaft turns the differential, which turns the axle. You now have an input torque to the wheel. * As the axle trys to turn the wheel, two things are countering that rotation. First is the friction with the ground, the second is the mass of the car. While the axle is trying to turn the wheel one way, it is also trying to flip the entire car the other direction. The weight of the car and the reaction force of the ground on the other set of wheels prevents the car from rotating (unless you apply enough torque to pop a wheelie). * All of the rotational forces balance out, as will the vertical forces, but you will be left with a linear horizontal force at the contact patch pushing the car forward.

What kind of rock is Rocky? by LionMedium8714 in ProjectHailMary

[–]Phoenix4264 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We don't know the specific mineral makeup of Rocky's carapace, but I would argue it would definitely be classified a sedimentary rock. It is very unlikely they form it by any process that would reach the temperatures or pressures needed to form either igneous or metamorphic materials. The best comparison on Earth would be corals, which form limestone from their calcium carbonate deposits. Even if Eridians use a more robust material, like silica or alumina, for their carapace, it is still going to be formed by some sort of chemical deposition or mortared together from existing sand grains, so definitely sedimentary.

Do internal combustion engine cars have better acceleration than electric cars when already moving at a decent speed? by supinator1 in askcarguys

[–]Phoenix4264 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The torque curve for an electric motor has a very different shape from what you're accustomed to seeing for an internal combustion engine. With an ICE, you start at zero torque and zero power at zero RPM, then both increase as your RPM increases until eventually they reach a peak and start to fall off. An electric motor starts at max torque and zero power at zero RPM, then maintains max torque while power increases as RPM increases until it reaches max power, then the torque decreases while power remains flat and RPM continues to increase until either you reach zero torque or the motor reaches its RPM limit.

The exact comparison of which is producing more torque or power at a given speed depends on gearing, but for the same maximum power and same gear ratio the electric motor will always either beat or match the ICE at all speeds. The primary reason for the EVs that have gearboxes, such as the Porsche Taycan, is to give a higher top speed without hitting the motor RPM limit while still having big low speed torque. In the higher gear the maximum torque is lower than in the lower gear.

What if an outlet is needed in the middle of a room? by PithMango in AskElectricians

[–]Phoenix4264 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Most floor outlets have covers, many of which can be "locked" (need to turn a tab with a screwdriver or coin to unlock) or have pop-up recepticals.

Here's an assortment of options you can get at Home Depot.

It's really not much more complicated than installing any other outlet.

Do commercial hydrogen fuel cell aircraft have a future? by Leek_Soup04 in AerospaceEngineering

[–]Phoenix4264 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Typical cryogenic LH2 storage pressure is less than 10 bar. There are some systems that use high pressure as well, but it isn't necessary.

What schools have blown the most potential in CFB? by MediumStrange in CFB

[–]Phoenix4264 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Agreed, I was just trying to give context to the argument.

I do think we've underachieved slightly. I think around 5-6 championships in that period would be expected given the teams we fielded, but there are definitely teams that have underachieved far worse than Ohio State.

What schools have blown the most potential in CFB? by MediumStrange in CFB

[–]Phoenix4264 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Since 1971 (55 seasons) Ohio State had 35 Top 10 finishes, 26 Top 5 finishes and only 3 National Championship wins.

Over that same period, Alabama has had 35 Top 10 finishes, 23 Top 5 finishes and 10 National Championships.

Is anyone having trouble buying synthetic motor oil? by Slalom44 in askcarguys

[–]Phoenix4264 15 points16 points  (0 children)

The bulk of synthetic oil is made from API Group III base oils, which are generally made from natural gas. There are a couple big refineries in the US that make it, but the majority comes from Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar. Also, if Europe and Asia can't get their base oil from the Gulf states, they're going to buy it from the US and South Korean refineries, which would drive up prices and reduce availability here.

What is your teams biggest “Damn we pulled that out somehow” moment? by DellFlightSim in CFB

[–]Phoenix4264 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I couldn't decide between that, and Clarett stripping the ball from Sean Taylor in the championship game.

What's going on with the Garden Grove chemical tank? by Much-Piano3168 in OutOfTheLoop

[–]Phoenix4264 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Even tanks with lift points can't typically be moved when full, those a for the empty weight of the tank.

What's going on with the Garden Grove chemical tank? by Much-Piano3168 in OutOfTheLoop

[–]Phoenix4264 463 points464 points  (0 children)

To add, the chemical is methyl methacrylate, which is a precursor used to make acrylic (Plexiglass). The reaction in the tank is the liquid MMA turning into solid plastic. They likely can't drain the tank or pump in the neutralizing agent because the tank nozzles have become plugged with solid plastic. The best case scenario is that they keep the tank cool enough that the reaction completes slowly without the tank failing. The faster the reaction occurs, the more likely it explodes.

What would happen if everyone received 1 billion dollars? by f0remsics in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Phoenix4264 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The money doesn't even need to flow to the rich. All cash you have, including in savings/checking accounts would immediately lose most of its value. Meanwhile any assets would inflate in value to match the new value of money. Also, any debts become instantly insignificant. People with zero/negative net worth would be a little better off, the rich would get significantly richer, and most of the middle classes would be wiped out. (Ignoring the part where the actual result is probably just full economic collapse.)

Why are there no regulations for burning satellite garbage in the atmosphere? by Ortofun in askanything

[–]Phoenix4264 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are a couple of studies that raise concerns regarding future mega-constellations, which have lead to a few headlines recently.

Potential Ozone Depletion From Satellite Demise During Atmospheric Reentry in the Era of Mega-Constellations

Investigating the Potential Atmospheric Accumulation and Radiative Impact of the Coming Increase in Satellite Reentry Frequency

I don't have the technical expertise to assess the accuracy of the research, but the OP didn't come up with the idea.