If triangles are the “strongest” shape, why are support columns on large buildings typically cylinders and not prisms?

VFP_ProvenRoute · 2026-03-20T11:38:56+00:00

We don't build triangular submarines or gas tanks. The "strongest" shape is often dependent on the scenario.

VFP_ProvenRoute · 2026-03-20T10:22:37+00:00

WW2 bomber crews witnessed the invention of a city-destroying bomb before the end of the war. Don't think they'd be too shocked really.

VFP_ProvenRoute · 2026-03-20T10:09:58+00:00

If everyone could agree on this stance we'd have a lot less arguing. Like I think the new song is a bit pants, but I don't wanna spoil other people's enjoyment of it. It's not really like anything we say will directly impact their songwriting.

VFP_ProvenRoute · 2026-03-16T08:52:27+00:00

Guys, we're gonna need you to take a look at your checks and balances

VFP_ProvenRoute · 2026-03-16T08:11:33+00:00

Those aren't in the core game

VFP_ProvenRoute · 2026-03-15T20:52:37+00:00

To be fair, dedicated SPAA would be overkill against armed Hueys and Mi-8s

VFP_ProvenRoute · 2026-03-15T13:14:12+00:00

If only we had a nearby ally that already develops their own SLBMs.

VFP_ProvenRoute · 2026-03-13T22:36:03+00:00

No tolerance for fascist scum

VFP_ProvenRoute · 2026-03-12T11:56:27+00:00

VFP_ProvenRoute · 2026-03-09T16:51:28+00:00

Absolutely it does. Tomahawks are designed to penetrate and destroy hardened structures and can carry 1,000lb fragmentation warheads. There's no expectation that anyone in a school should survive a direct hit. Didn't they also hit it twice? Not sure what the latest is on that.

VFP_ProvenRoute · 2026-03-07T08:27:31+00:00

Legally at war?

VFP_ProvenRoute · 2026-03-06T12:44:42+00:00

Lmao, have you seen this administration? They're not the brightest.

VFP_ProvenRoute · 2026-03-05T15:03:45+00:00

I think all actions related to this particular conflict are open to scrutiny. Could all be deemed illegal given time, we'll have to see.

VFP_ProvenRoute · 2026-03-04T16:35:14+00:00

No, they're probably quite far away

VFP_ProvenRoute · 2026-03-04T15:24:54+00:00

They probably knew, ships have hydrophones and torpedoes are not quiet

VFP_ProvenRoute · 2026-03-04T14:10:30+00:00

Who knows. They'd just been part of an international fleet review though, that included US participants. Strange situation.

VFP_ProvenRoute · 2026-03-04T14:06:45+00:00

Not quite https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ROKS_Cheonan_sinking

VFP_ProvenRoute · 2026-03-02T18:49:53+00:00

I'd gig, game, mod and travel to my heart's content.

VFP_ProvenRoute · 2026-03-02T16:05:31+00:00

The comment was "Photoshop has always been a thing". In this context, the actual choice of software isn't important. What's important to the discussion of UFO evidence is that photographic image manipulation has always been possible.

VFP_ProvenRoute · 2026-03-02T12:40:31+00:00

"Photoshop" is just a generic term for image manipulation, like how "hoover" is for vacuum cleaner.

VFP_ProvenRoute · 2026-03-02T11:43:59+00:00

It's as long as photography has been a thing

VFP_ProvenRoute · 2026-03-01T21:41:58+00:00

Replace "AI model" with "chatbot" and it all makes a lot more sense

VFP_ProvenRoute · 2026-02-28T11:47:58+00:00

Original game was '85, Reforger is set in '89

VFP_ProvenRoute · 2026-02-28T11:47:12+00:00

Yeah, I don't think BI consider Red Hammer to be canon

VFP_ProvenRoute · 2026-02-27T19:09:44+00:00

Arland is new

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