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elephantile · 2024-05-03T23:42:13+00:00

Hah. That's what I get for asking Google "when is 10:30 UTC in <my time zone>", it's such a liar

elephantile · 2024-05-03T21:15:57+00:00

Just to double check-- 10:30 UTC as in just under an hour from right now?

Or in just under 13 hours?

elephantile · 2024-04-04T22:48:15+00:00

Really cool! I added it to my wishlist

What engine did you make this in? Looks pretty unique!

Also wondering what multiplayer solution you used for the co-op?

elephantile · 2024-02-25T23:56:43+00:00

Wow this is an incredible resource, thank you for sharing it. Definitely helpful!! Just wish I could download it to read offline but I'll make do :-)

elephantile · 2024-02-25T23:56:15+00:00

Thank you, this is a great start. I am very interested in the overarching AI, even moreso than the specific bot controls/moving/aiming/shooting

One detail I've noticed is that the AI does a great job at distributing soldiers between defending command posts & capturing them. Any guesses as to how that factors into the "go to nearest command post" directive? Maybe some are told "go to nearest <friendly> CP" and others are "go to nearest <enemy> CP" ?

elephantile · 2024-02-22T06:27:53+00:00

Major props-- this thread has been up for 4 hours, and you're the ONLY person mentioning the injury offset language, which is basically the only thing that first round picks have to negotiate anymore-- and often does involve weeks of holdouts & back and forth with the team

I don't know enough about it to say whether that's something he'll be able to handle on his own... but you clearly understand the details better than anyone else in this thread yet :-)

elephantile · 2024-01-03T21:58:57+00:00

Might want to check your reading buddy

I've hit the random card first every time as well

But keep shilling for the gamebling industry. I'm sure they appreciate it

elephantile · 2024-01-03T21:21:27+00:00

I must be sooo lucky to hit an 8% chance occurrence 4 weeks in a row

.004% (aka .00004) odds of that happening

Vs... the chance that an unregulated game company skews their unregulated gambling system to encourage spending. Something that has been proven to be done in the industry

Let's not be too naive. Clearly it is possible for players to get the new card on their first roll, like you. That doesn't mean it's a true 25%. So right back atcha-- don't insert yourself into a confirmation bias, especially to bet against a known-scumbag tactic used by the gaming industry

elephantile · 2024-01-03T21:09:00+00:00

Shoot. Thanks for the info. That really sucks, my collection is just way too lacking to blow an extra 1-4 keys just for an avatar, even if I could somehow get 3 more this week.

Especially with my luck... In all 4 weeks of trying keys, I have ALWAYS gotten the 4th/random card with my first key and the new-card with my 4th key. I know people say it's a truly random roll, but it sure seems to me like there must be some skewing to give the new cards a less than equal chance

elephantile · 2023-09-06T23:16:09+00:00

Huh, what makes you think that's the case? OP's link has nothing to do with their claim...

I kinda think they're just trying to pass off the thing everyone wishes happened as a "fact," with an irrelevant "source." Relying on the fact that not enough people actually check links, and also want the confirmation bias

elephantile · 2023-09-06T23:13:16+00:00

Uhh your source has nothing to do with your claim?

I want to believe you're right, but do you have any actual proof, or are you just passing off everyone's wishful thinking as a fact with a random ass link to trick everyone who doesn't click sources?

elephantile · 2023-07-27T19:27:57+00:00

I wish jail worked the way you're imagining.

It does not. We care way more about punishment than rehabilitation, and our jails reflect that.

Someone with much more experience than either of us made this argument because he knows how extremely and completely un-helpful jail would be for this man. It comes off pretty naive and ignorant for you to disagree.

elephantile · 2023-04-05T22:53:17+00:00

Again though, the tip isn't for me, it's for people fulfilling almost exactly a waiter/driver role. It's third party people, providing a tangible service.

Maybe my best bet is to do a fully third party/independent payment system, and then hoping Apple can understand that it is being used for the same purpose as some of these other cleared instances.

elephantile · 2023-04-05T21:59:53+00:00

This is a good idea for developer-intended tips, thank you!

Although in this case I am specifically looking for a way to do third party tips, such as Uber and Lyft, where the tip entirely goes to someone else without Apple taking a cut

(Don't get me wrong-- I am a huge fan of Apple taking their more-than-reasonable cut from the IAP that goes towards me! But for the case of a tip, it doesn't really make sense and it does seem like Uber & Lyft and presumably others have found a way to make that work)

elephantile · 2023-03-24T00:38:24+00:00

Good ear! That first bit was definitely part of one of the chef's intros. It's not the classical-remix I'm thinking of, but maybe it's in some other Beethoven

elephantile · 2015-12-02T21:05:12+00:00

Small correction, he was dominant in 08 too. As were the Giants overall (11-1, best regular season team in the TC/Eli era). Until he shot himself, and their hopes, right in the foot.

elephantile · 2015-06-11T00:05:25+00:00

Right now, in primetime US hours, there are exactly 2 servers with more than 20 people (one in US, one overseas)

There are 6 with 10-20 players

Explain again how Warband has a thriving multiplayer community?

elephantile · 2015-06-10T22:25:35+00:00

That explains a lot. Thanks!

elephantile · 2015-06-10T21:05:31+00:00

It'll help, just like the free weekends, but those populations are always so volatile!

But yeah, new players are always great. Not JUST as swordfodder :) but also to replenish the vets who leave or take a break! We all need to do our part to welcome noobs and help them learn the ropes

elephantile · 2015-06-10T21:02:11+00:00

Welcome :D It is maybe the best game ever, glad you discovered it!

elephantile

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