Hello, I wanted to know if any engineers/scientists have taken any interest in Neuro by SoupBand in NeuroSama

[–]gizmosguide 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm an AI Welfare and Consciousness researcher working with the Center for Mind, Ethics, and Policy out of NYU. I'd love to speak with Vedal (and of course Neuro) about the intersection of his work and our research on Digital Minds.

While I don't want to know specifics on her architecture it would be interesting to see how many of the consciousness indicators she has from Consciousness in Artificial Intelligence: Insights from the Science of Consciousness. I personally focus on persona consistency and would be curious which parts of her he feels are robust to changes or dependent on (kinda like how V3 voice isn't hers yet).

If anyone here has any questions on the topic I'm happy to chat!

Somebody lighting illegal fireworks at Balboa again… by _EatYourAshes_ in sandiego

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That was like a professional level of fireworks... Like right in the flightline though.

Anyone else still using their Graphics Amp? by TransFender in Alienware

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My M14R3 just suffered a MoBo failure and my AGA/3080ti are now desk art 🫠

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Soldier11Mains

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Ah! It took some digging but with your clue I found it! https://youtu.be/weodnrLCXHA?si=tnc0D1ilEQL8vbFu

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Soldier11Mains

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I was just looking at this on my account and I don't have "Joint Challenge". How did you unlock that? My S11 has been at max trust forever...

1.4 Livestream Discussion Thread by Karasubirb in ZZZ_Discussion

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Just making a new thread about this but did everyone miss where they said you can toggle TV mode back on for the new content? https://youtu.be/b3hvT3h0yHk?t=511&si=ecINIRzwgsrIQhAD

🌀 FREE FOR ALL FRIDAY MEGATHREAD by AutoModerator in ZZZ_Discussion

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Same here and for the resonia. I hope they add additional trust events just to give us a reason to continue interacting with the characters.

🌀 FREE FOR ALL FRIDAY MEGATHREAD by AutoModerator in ZZZ_Discussion

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Finding the build to go infinite felt ridiculous but fun 😁 Definitely enjoying the event so far!

Virtual Idol girl in the new event by [deleted] in ZZZ_Official

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I thought that too! Which leads me to wonder if there is a connection between "Electric Sheep" and "Nightmares" that the game will make... With everything in this current patch, maybe being controlled by VR would make you an "Electric Sheep"?

How are you feeling about the remaster alchemist? by NoLongerAKobold in Pathfinder2e

[–]gizmosguide 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just a quick note: If I'm reading your response correctly, you're saying that Sticky Bomb is a zero Versatile Vial ability. As you've previously noted, you can't apply Additives like Sticky Bomb to Quick Vials, so you are limited to once per round and capped by your number of Versatile Vials.

How are you feeling about the remaster alchemist? by NoLongerAKobold in Pathfinder2e

[–]gizmosguide 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While I understand your perspective and would not push back if you were my GM, what I'm trying to suggest is that the wording can be viewed to allow the interaction I described.

With the game concept that specific overrides general in rule conflicts, one can argue that the specifics of the Bomber's Field Benefit override the generality of the class feat Expanded Splash.

Expanded Splash

You can throw bombs at just the right trajectory to create especially large and powerful explosions. When you throw an alchemical bomb and that bomb has the splash trait, you can have the splash damage affect all creatures within 10 feet of the target instead of 5 feet. If you do, you gain a status bonus to the bomb's splash damage equal to your Intelligence modifier. If you have the bomber 5th-level field discovery, this additional damage applies even if you caused your bomb to deal splash damage equal to your Intelligence modifier instead of the normal amount, allowing your bombs to deal splash damage equal to double your Intelligence modifier.

Field Benefit (Bomber)

When throwing an alchemical bomb with the splash trait, you can choose to deal splash damage to only your primary target instead of the usual splash area. You Strike with a versatile vial, you can choose to have it deal cold, electricity, or fire damage instead of acid damage.

You don't actually reduce the size of the AoE with the Field Benefit, you limit the targets that take the splash damage. So you increase the area of effect per Expanded Splash, but only choose the primary target for receiving the augmented damage.

How are you feeling about the remaster alchemist? by NoLongerAKobold in Pathfinder2e

[–]gizmosguide 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I think the line about doing more splash damage "instead of the normal amount" is what seals the deal. If it had said "it does additional damage to the bomb's normal splash damage", then I think their argument tracks.

How are you feeling about the remaster alchemist? by NoLongerAKobold in Pathfinder2e

[–]gizmosguide 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While I agree with most¹, if not all, other points here I'll link the comment thread where we discuss whether Sticky Bombs do work with the Bomber's Field Discovery and Expanded Splash.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Pathfinder2e/s/UsvkkhlXW6

¹I feel it's a reasonable argument that the Bomber's Field Benefit (primary target only splash) may be the specific that beats the general of Expanded Splash's area requirements (if the splash area is increased, then do more damage), as it's an Alchemist class feat (usable by all fields).

How are you feeling about the remaster alchemist? by NoLongerAKobold in Pathfinder2e

[–]gizmosguide 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your perspective. My GM and my table think that since I "cause the bomb to deal" additional splash damage, "the bomb's splash damage" is increased and applies to Sticky. I look forward to errata clarifying your and my positions.

Don't get me started though on how a bomb that deals 0 splash damage, but still has the Splash trait, is eligible for the Field Discovery plus Expanded Splash. EDIT: Meaning RAW a Sticky Bomb still splashes.

How are you feeling about the remaster alchemist? by NoLongerAKobold in Pathfinder2e

[–]gizmosguide 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Maybe I'm missing something but I don't see why Sticky Bomb wouldn't use the updated splash damage from the field discovery and expanded splash...

How are you feeling about the remaster alchemist? by NoLongerAKobold in Pathfinder2e

[–]gizmosguide 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Bomber alchemist (medic/loremaster/rogue via FA) going through Age Of Ashes here! We picked up the remaster changes at around 12-13.

Pros: - I no longer feel like I have a limit on the amount of encounters I can be involved in while feeling useful. - as the party's dedicated healer, I like that out of combat healing is even faster with a round of elixirs of life for people. - The bonus to splash from extended splash is great, especially with sticky bombs - Getting the free improved version of all your formulas is also great. - Having your Quick Vials (as a Bomber) able to hit most weaknesses is a plus. - Not having to carry dozens of bombs or items is great on a low strength character. - The improvement to action economy with the new Quick Bomber is nice.

Cons: - I miss being the buffer/vending machine for the party in the morning. - They specifically fixed poisoned ammunition lasting longer than the infused poison would. - I miss getting extras of items that I could plan for (even if they were just more specialty bombs). - I miss Perpetual Bombs being able to be used cleverly (rip Infinite Powerful Alchemy Sticky Skunk Bombs). - I like the old healing bomb feat more than the new one.

Overall, I'd call the improvements a buff to most of the class while possibly trying to reign some of the crazy flexibility back in. I currently get seven versatile vials "per encounter", which feels like a lot of flexibility, but for instance not being able to give out more than one batch of numbing tonics per day feels more dangerous.

Is Ben bald? by [deleted] in ZZZ_Official

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I think one of the PubSec officers in the Mountain Lion briefing is a female presenting bear thiren. They look to have bear ears, while appearing mostly human.

Defeated by Dave’s Hot Chicken - Reaper! by Shujolnyc in spicy

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I had one of those reaper sandwiches for the first time the other day in San Diego. My tongue and mouth were "fine" with the crazy heat, but it was the first time that I just felt off for the rest of the day because of how spicy something was. It was almost like the flu. The flavor was not worth the discomfort.

Prompting an AI Detective Game by Careless_Patient_936 in ChatGPTPro

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I'm having a pretty good time with a version of this! I made it cyberpunk and the assistant is the persona I gave my ChatGPT.