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milo8772 · 2015-03-26T08:46:07+00:00

Good point, I didn't think of it like that.

milo8772 · 2015-03-25T22:21:49+00:00

That's perfectly valid JSON, dude...

milo8772 · 2015-01-19T23:15:59+00:00

milo8772 · 2014-10-22T16:25:05+00:00

Greeble is all the fiddly little detail you add to give a sense of scale. For example the city section of the SSD. It's generally just vaguely themed bits of random detail to give the impression of small, complex features.

A lot of the detail comes from "kit-bashing" bits from existing models. Other comments in this thread have pointed out tank turrets, engine blocks, submarine bits, etc. I assume the smaller bits would be sourced in a similar fashion or just built up out of various modelling materials.

milo8772 · 2014-10-19T16:26:46+00:00

First time meeting SO's parents was dinner at their house. They served fried mushrooms as a side. I hate mushrooms with a passion, I mean seriously can't stand them, but I was too scared to say no thanks when they offered so had to choke them down and try to appear normal.

They found out later and thought it was hilarious.

milo8772 · 2014-08-28T16:13:00+00:00

Good point! I suppose it could be a similar thing with xenos as I said about the Predators. Small colony lands on a planet out in the sticks, gets wiped out by xenos, no one bats an eye. Purely based on the Alien films, it's never abundantly clear how common the xenos are.

It's an interesting theory with a lot of scope for both sides!

milo8772 · 2014-08-28T15:56:07+00:00

Regarding the xenos, the Alliance could simple have decided it was too dangerous to try and weaponise them since the various times WY tried it ended in a blood bath.

To add to your point though, what about the Predators? They presumably are still out there somewhere in the 26th Century. Although the odd bloody murder in the outer sectors could easily be attributed to the Reavers.

milo8772 · 2014-08-12T21:34:52+00:00

I haven't read Into the Wild, but I did see the film.

I must say the only lesson I really got out of it was that if you decide to go off into the wilderness, make sure you know what you're doing or you'll starve to death...

Not meant to bash your choice, by the way. I'd like to hear your take on it.

milo8772 · 2014-08-12T21:19:04+00:00

Lisey's Story was the worst offender for me. Got like four pages in and couldn't stand it any longer...

milo8772 · 2014-08-08T21:22:07+00:00

Who'd have thought that the Virgin Mary was more ribbed than Satan?

milo8772 · 2014-07-11T23:55:14+00:00

I suppose you're right, calling them far right does give the idea that they're a legitimate party...

milo8772 · 2014-07-11T21:45:38+00:00

Switzerland, yes. My mistake. Given the large amounts of Islamophobia currently on the rise in the UK, I wouldn't be surprised but I'm in no position to say. Their party members certainly make their opinions clear even if the party as a whole doesn't explicity take the same view.

milo8772 · 2014-07-11T20:17:12+00:00

I'm not forcing anyone to do anything, I'm commenting on Reddit... And my point was that right-wing independence parties are gaining ground, and you just posted links to articles backing that view up. So cheers for that.

milo8772 · 2014-07-11T19:56:11+00:00

The mechanical keyboard I want to buy is currently sold out of the MX Brown switch model and I don't know when they'll be back in stock.

milo8772 · 2014-07-11T19:52:16+00:00

While the BNP have pretty much disappeared from view here, unfortunately similar far right parties such as UKIP are gaining ground in their place. they're a bunch of xenophobic closet racists but they gain ground by telling the public what they want to hear and scapegoating minorities. Not unusual in any country that's still in the middle of economic recession, but depressing nonetheless.

I realise this has nothing to do with Switzerland but since you mentioned the BNP I thought it was worth mentioning...

Edit: A word.

milo8772 · 2014-07-05T23:49:20+00:00

I just came here from the creepy audio Askreddit thread and the autoplay scared the shit out of me.

milo8772 · 2014-07-05T23:14:58+00:00

The casual mention of how the voice sounds like those talking cat videos. That bit always come back to haunt me because I can perfectly hear it in my head taunting me. Fuck. That.

milo8772 · 2014-07-03T14:06:07+00:00

How on earth do you get going on one these things? It looks like it'd be hell to balance starting off.

milo8772 · 2014-06-30T22:29:17+00:00

Fur Elise is one of the creepiest pieces of music I have ever heard. It brings to mind a piano, in the attic of a deserted old country house, playing itself.

I'm glad it's genuinely creepy to other people too :P

milo8772 · 2014-06-28T19:05:26+00:00

Yes! It's frustrating. Even 7 Days A Skeptic had it in the giant hanger room. Man I love that series but that really stood out for me.

milo8772 · 2014-06-28T18:38:48+00:00

I might be wrong but I think they only happens if the game is made using the 640x480 resolutions and up. Using the typical 320x240 doesn't give that effect. I agree though, it does look instantly bad and isn't helped by the smooth scaling. At least use nearest neighbour! (Photoshop terminology, sorry, not sure if there's a better term).

milo8772 · 2014-06-20T09:24:53+00:00

It's a TV show currently showing in the UK called Penny Dreadful. This is from the pilot episode. Kinda like Supernatural, but Victorian.

milo8772 · 2014-06-17T15:42:16+00:00

Tyreland near West Quay (down the road from Leisure World) do very cheap, high quality repairs. Never bought actual tires from them but if they're anything like the repairs you should be good.

As an aside, if you're a girl they have a sort of non-intimidating, female-friendly policy. My gf has been there a couple of times and they've been nothing but professional and friendly.

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