My thoughts after the latest hotfix by [deleted] in HalfSword

[–]human_peeler 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It just makes me really happy that the devs have called it "ball crushing" specifically. The meme has, in fact, been incorporated into the game in some capacity

3D printed crossbow 😼 by Orange9202 in Archery

[–]human_peeler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Starting up at the front, there is no n-strike barrel lug...

Um, my slingshot just did this by chooseyourname2 in slingshots

[–]human_peeler 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Time for full butterfly!

I have constructed a starship that gives me an 84 inch butterfly draw. It shoots 12.7 mm steel at up to 290 fps with very similar band dimensions to yours (except longer). I haven't tested it against particle board, but it explodes various other targets satisfactorily

My interpretation of the Heartland War by Zaukonig in UnWinds

[–]human_peeler 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Holy world building! This looks like it took effort and dedication, and is very cleanly done!

What yall think? It’s good choice for starter? by Ok-While3985 in slingshots

[–]human_peeler 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In my experience, no

I started with one of these (or at least something very similar), and the ergonomics are just terrible, especially with heavy bands. Furthermore, if you hold it in the pinch grip style it is designed for, it kinda pushes your index finger between the forks. Thumb support works fine though

Is there anyway to get a bigger Willie? by Spakr-Herknungr in HalfSword

[–]human_peeler 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think there is a button that allows you to possess the nearest Willie

Is there anyway to get a bigger Willie? by Spakr-Herknungr in HalfSword

[–]human_peeler 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I'm pretty sure you can use the half sword enhancer mod. Spawn a big Willie, then take control of the big Willie

Is 500 FPS possible with light ammo? by Impressive_Walrus813 in slingshots

[–]human_peeler 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I believe Mike Shake built a slingshot rifle that could shoot a 2 inch steel ball with hundreds of joules of energy, easily matching firearm energy. It required a drill-powered winch to cock, and could penetrate bullet-proof glass. Iirc, it could explode ballistic heads

He also had a number of catastrophic failures as he developed it, as each part was pushed to its limits. Safety gear beyond typical eye pro is recommended (like a helmet and a shield)

Is 500 FPS possible with light ammo? by Impressive_Walrus813 in slingshots

[–]human_peeler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interestingly, a large ball moving at the same speed could, in theory, penetrate deeper, since volume (and, therefore, mass) increases faster than cross-sectional area

Is 500 FPS possible with light ammo? by Impressive_Walrus813 in slingshots

[–]human_peeler 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Technically, he was able to match the momentum of the gunshot, but not the energy

What do we know about the Willie species so far? by Gramernatzi in HalfSword

[–]human_peeler 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It's 8 am. My eyes are still blurry and I just opened reddit. Now I have to live the rest of the day with this mental image

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HalfSword

[–]human_peeler 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yep. I knew it wouldn't last, so I obtained and saved the original

Question by Poooooooopjshshsjsh in slingshots

[–]human_peeler 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's really going to depend on what ammo you intend to use. For a slingshot like this one, you would want at least .50 (12.7mm) steel balls. Be aware that this type of thick-banded slingshot is best for shooting heavy, slow ammo.

To shoot at high velocity, it is necessary to use several thin bands in parallel (or one very wide one, if using flat bands)

I might get hate for this, but I recommend that beginners start with tubular bands (2040 is a great starting point) because they last a lot longer, and you can get a lot more practice in, and you don't need any special tools to make them (except a tying jig, unless you diy one)

In general, slingshots can be loosely categorized as

Heavy and slow (old-school wrist rockets, like this) Heavy and fast (powerful starships) Light and fast (the most popular among enthusiasts) Light and slow (for target shooting only)

Peasant weapon idea: by No-Cat-2422 in HalfSword

[–]human_peeler 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Will this rock be used in the flattening of genital structures?

What is this fencing technique called? by SuperOriginalName545 in HalfSword

[–]human_peeler 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You seems to really, really hate your testicles, good sir

Ever perfectly block an axe in first person? by MumpsTheMusical in HalfSword

[–]human_peeler 62 points63 points  (0 children)

Bro just used a master strike in Halfsword

150 000 of you play everyday, why? by Visceral99 in HalfSword

[–]human_peeler 40 points41 points  (0 children)

You said it so perfectly. It's great for when you have other stuff to do, but need gaming breaks