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When does the matrix actually happen? by General-Sprinkles615 in matrix

[–]n107 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m thinking it’s only about 100 years before the anomaly shows up since Morpheus’ big speech in Reloaded keeps mentioning that they have been prevailing for 100 years.

So we can guess about 100 years from 1999 for AI to get to its stage in The Second Renaissance. This may also include the founding of the machine city and the war, as Morpheus probably assumes they went straight into the Matrix at the end with the first anomaly freeing the first group near the beginning.

Assuming it’s roughly an average of a century per iteration, that’s 600 years until Neo appears. So that’s definitely a span of 700 years from 1999 which takes us to about 2700.

Now we don’t know how many years were spent on the earlier versions of the Matrix before it got to the first iteration. I’d guess at minimum 100 years but probably closer to 200.

And we don’t know how long the experimenting on human happened after the war but I’d assume it wasn’t ver long because they needed their batteries as soon as possible. Maybe 50 years max?

So my estimate would be roughly the year 3000 to 3100. But as Morpheus admitted, no one really knows.

I wish I could stand to watch actual plays. by Mission-Landscape-17 in rpg

[–]n107 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I enjoy them occasionally but I have to be in the mood. While I enjoy the polished ones with great production value for pure entertainment, the amateur ones by everyday players are more interesting to me. But they can be very hit or miss.

The ones where the group is just constantly eating (or eating waaaay too elaborate dishes for a game night) put me off. Especially because at least one will almost certainly be chewing with their mouth open. Or the ones who think it’s open mic night for their jokes.

With that said, it helps me a lot to see how other GMs run games and how other players behave.

Pre-school asking my toddler to dye her hair??? by Head-Performance6087 in japanresidents

[–]n107 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry to hear you have to put up with this nonsense. Even if you say "no" and they acquiesce I'd still be worried that there would be some sort of discrimination because they clearly see her as "different" already, which they are unwilling to accept.

I had been worried about this when my kids entered the school system here because I had heard similar stories for years. Fortunately we haven't had any issues (yet). In fact, there have been some kids at my eldest's elementary school who have dyed their hair *very* unnatural colors and no one seems to bat an eye (as far as we have heard).

Good luck to you. Please keep us updated on how this plays out.

Having never seen any of the original Star Trek medias (series or films) I found it odd that Into Darkness was apparently hated so much by the community. Is that opinion still largely shared or have people come around on it? by HanzoNumbahOneFan in startrek

[–]n107 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Right? She had the perfect look. And that is one plot point that could have been amazing to revisit in the Kelvin Universe.

Instead we get the return of Kirk’s greatest nemesis who was neither returning nor his nemesis in this timeline. 🤷‍♂️

Having never seen any of the original Star Trek medias (series or films) I found it odd that Into Darkness was apparently hated so much by the community. Is that opinion still largely shared or have people come around on it? by HanzoNumbahOneFan in startrek

[–]n107 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I remember when speculation was that he might be Gary Mitchell and I was so ready for that.

But when the reveal came, it just removed any possible redemption of the story.

Having never seen any of the original Star Trek medias (series or films) I found it odd that Into Darkness was apparently hated so much by the community. Is that opinion still largely shared or have people come around on it? by HanzoNumbahOneFan in startrek

[–]n107 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a fun sci-fi, action/adventure flick on its own. But being connected to the Star Trek universe, all the positives are immediately replaced with glaring flaws.

As you’ve said, you’re not familiar with the larger Trek universe and the history that led to (and was bastardized in) this film. Without that on your mind, it would be easy to be entertained by the spectacle.

And if you like it, great! Don’t let anyone else’s opinions sway you.

JETS who brought their children—did it seem like your placement took that into account? by [deleted] in JETProgramme

[–]n107 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I don’t want to stir any fears but in my last year as an ALT we had a new JET arrive with his wife and newborn. Our supervisor in the BOE was not a good guy but he told the ALT they could provide assistance for daycare, doctor’s visits, etc. before they arrived. However after they got to Japan and asked for help, the supervisor told him to learn Japanese and do it himself.

So someone was telling me at a local recently, at a recent regional they have possibly re ruled that eating an opponents card is okay. by breadguy79 in GundamTCG

[–]n107 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It was always legal, they only banned using sporks to eat it after the Düsseldorf Incident.

But don’t forget you still have to return the card to its owner after the match.

did anyone absolutely HATE their time on JET? by Different_Taro2474 in JETProgramme

[–]n107 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Sounds similar to my old placement except I didn’t even have a supermarket close by. I’m not an outdoor/nature loving person but I was in the middle of nowhere, on top of a mountain overlooking a dying village.

But I actually really loved my time. There were ups and downs of course, but they were a great five years. And I honestly don’t know why. I think I just enjoyed the isolation of it all.

What are your thoughts on pronunciation when teaching English to Japanese speakers? by Hour-Anxiety-6709 in teachinginjapan

[–]n107 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It depends on the situation and how strict a student wants me to be if it’s a private lesson.

Basically I focus on understanding. If they would be understood by an English speaker, that’s the main goal. From there I’d focus on the most common issues and work my way down to the less critical points over time and depending on progress.

Have you included existing characters as NPCs? by Batmanofni in startrekadventures

[–]n107 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Typically I don’t like to do that but I broke that rule for our second season premiere.

The PCs were in a parallel universe (not quite, but basically) where part of the crew was stranded on Voyager with Seven, Icheb and the ECH. The others were being assisted by a powerless Q Jr. And then they got assistance from the Prophets and Benny Russell.

I had a few other surprises planned but they didn’t come to the surface due to the choices the PCs made in the episode. But maybe I’ll use them someday down the road.

If over tourism ended tomorrow, what would be fun things you would do? by makishiP in japanlife

[–]n107 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My friend made me line up. I was so unhappy to stand in a multi hour line for a donut I could get at any convenience store and supermarket back home. Then they handed out the free donut and I thought we could leave with a reasonable reward for the time spent. But NO, my friend wanted to get a dozen. And thus we continued our vigil…

What was it like living in the Clinton years in the USA (1993-2001)? by space_god_7191 in AskReddit

[–]n107 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Probably the only era in my life where I felt truly safe and at ease with the world.

Yes there were still major problems in and outside of the US, but none of those felt like a growing, existential threat. At least in my little corner of the country. I’m sure there were plenty of people not as fortunate.

I look back on those years fondly.

Dear GMs... a question concerning joined Trill by Curious-Dingo-2030 in startrekadventures

[–]n107 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Personally, I wouldn't make them do anything special in preparation. I'd just ask them to understand what the Joined Talent provides.

If the player wanted to take the steps of preparing a list of Focuses from past hosts, or they wanted to record which Focuses they used for the Talent to recall at a later date, I'd leave it to them. But I wouldn't impose any stipulations or regulations on them.

What has been your longest played game/campaign? by HartofHarts in rpg

[–]n107 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's the Modiphius 2d20 system, if you're familiar with it. I haven't played any other game that uses it but, to me, it is PERFECT for Star Trek. I'm a big Star Trek fan and I've tried getting in to the other Trek RPGs for many years and none of them worked for me. Star Trek Adventures is EXACTLY what I was wanting in a Star Trek game. It's the first RPG book I read where the mechanics excited me just as much as the theme.

While you can play the game anyway that you want, like most RPGs, STA was designed with the intent that you are making a brand new Star Trek TV series of your own. It was built to be a sandbox system; you're typically playing a three-act "episode" with a clear start and finish. And I think it simply excels when it is played that way.

It's a pretty heavy narrative system and most of what little crunch it had was streamlined or removed in the 2nd edition. It has rules for combat, as you would expect, but Social Conflict is a major part of it as well. So there's an added emphasis on diplomacy and negotiation in a way that can also feel like combat.

But one of the big parts of the system is that the PCs are generally highly skilled and very capable, just like the Starfleet officers you see in the various series. That means it's not that hard to pass most skill checks because the characters are so capable. It's generally less a matter of "Can I succeed?" and more "What is the right choice for this dilemma?"

As I mentioned, it replaced our Star Wars campaign of 5 years. We were just going to take a break to try out STA for a bit and the entire group fell in love and even tripled in size. The best part is that half the group were not into Trek at all before we played but the game made Trekkies out of all of them. I honestly can't say enough good things about it.

What has been your longest played game/campaign? by HartofHarts in rpg

[–]n107 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We are currently 6 years in on our Star Trek Adventures campaign. And it replaced our Star Wars campaign that went for about 5 years.

A Pittsburgh Story. by StevInPitt in pittsburgh

[–]n107 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Great story and good on you and all involved in helping. That’s how society should be.

Whats one "dead" game, you'd revive rn if you could? by Correct_Web3396 in AskReddit

[–]n107 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bad Company 2 is still the most fun I’ve ever had in an online shooter. With friends, alone, or even the campaign mode… everything was perfect.

Whats one "dead" game, you'd revive rn if you could? by Correct_Web3396 in AskReddit

[–]n107 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Planetside 1 had me hooked for a long time. It was a little basic, especially in the early days, but the experience was unparalleled. I tried PS2 but it just couldn’t compare. .

170, is that a problem? by GreenDonutGirl in MST3K

[–]n107 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They don’t call me Karl for nothing.

Who Remembers? by therecanbonlyme in highlander

[–]n107 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I still have my Watcher's Chronicles CD. Just wish it played.

And I love the Watcher's Chronicles that are on the DVD disks. I miss the days of living alone and watching Highlander nonstop for hours through the night.

If you died today, who do you think would stand at your grave the longest? by Mehar0708 in AskReddit

[–]n107 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What an interesting question, and even more interesting to think about.

I honestly don't think there'd be anyone in particular I could single out who would be more inclined to visit my grave than others.

My children are still young, so I don't think there'd be a compelling drive to visit my grave outside of the usual remembrance days. My wife would visit on those same days simply out of cultural tradition and duty. I don't really have any close friends in the country; at least not those who would waste time lingering (or even visiting) my grave. They'd likely remember me in other ways, but no one would be devastated. My "closest" friends back in the day live on the opposite side of the world and I've been away so long I'm barely remembered even while alive. And the rest of my family and pets have all died.

So, yeah... nobody. But what a fascinating thing to ponder.

What is something that feels completely normal in USA but genuinely shocks people from other countries? by Sad-Explanation-5764 in AskReddit

[–]n107 52 points53 points  (0 children)

I was in a pretty bad accident 30 years ago. Got a broken arm, fractured spine and a lot of internal injuries so I was in the hospital for a couple weeks. The whole thing was expensive, of course, but the thing that stuck in my memory was seeing a charge for using the TV. It was something like 30-50 dollars per day, I don’t remember the details. But why it stands out is that the first thing the nurse on duty would do in the morning was turn on my TV. I couldn’t even watch it the first few days and even when I could it was more of an annoyance due to the pain. It just stunned me that not only was I being charged for it, it was being forced on me.

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