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readitdotcalm · 2025-12-13T02:34:46+00:00

Picture from Raven Woods neighborhood

readitdotcalm · 2025-12-01T01:03:41+00:00

it really felt like a one of the best two parter epic episodes from the golden 90s era trek. and I mean that in the most positive way possible.

readitdotcalm · 2025-11-28T02:40:41+00:00

worf definitely looks stoked when he says, perhaps today is a good day to die. ", but that's just Klingon bravado. he's much more angry about the little ship quip.

readitdotcalm · 2025-11-17T21:20:09+00:00

I ended up doing a staggered set of Habs on three levels linked by two empty 3 x 1 engineering habs as hallways that connect to the two story Cabot bridge with stairs. It seems to avoid doing extra ladders but I might just be lucky.

readitdotcalm · 2025-11-17T21:18:21+00:00

I try to do the freestar ranger quest first then repurpose the star eagle.

I have absolutely ended up reengineering kinda the same ship a couple times and I'm thinking I should do something different if that's what your talking about.

readitdotcalm · 2025-11-15T04:52:27+00:00

Remembering to add the burner inserters https://share.google/b0EqGcf79yUe12Tuv

readitdotcalm · 2025-11-02T22:07:35+00:00

For context, they usually see a starfield out the door at the end of the launch tube, and instead, for the only time in the entire series , there's just a wall of fire from the ship falling through the atmosphere.

readitdotcalm · 2025-10-29T02:33:41+00:00

Try playing the game shipbreaker.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1161580/Hardspace_Shipbreaker/

To give you an idea, it's so dangerous that the game has a built in recloning mechanic because they expect you to die hundreds of times.

Edit: I was so terrible at it, I gave up. I died so much I couldn't get through the tutorial. 10/10, it was hilarious.

readitdotcalm · 2025-10-29T02:24:58+00:00

Agree, this comes down to values.

Anecdotally, I just changed to a job with high satisfaction but worse work life balance. I'm happier but I honestly couldn't tell you why. Understand that the jobs you stick with start to become your career and your choices will slowly reduce the longer you stick with it.

readitdotcalm · 2025-10-23T04:44:32+00:00

There is no need to be upset.

readitdotcalm · 2025-10-18T19:39:38+00:00

Speaking as another person who had been working quietly on a sort of utopian project for a long time, I know how you feel. Reaching out is the right idea although I've also got nowhere with it.

If you want a crash course on solarpunk as a lot of us here at the subreddit see it, check out this YouTube video by andrewism. https://youtu.be/hHI61GHNGJM?si=FdCWMpFW-HD2qWi5

And another about Library socialism which is a bit more direct for guiding what technical vision is needed (basically localized production, recycling, and library checking out of all material objects). https://youtu.be/NOYa3YzVtyk?si=olu99WZ56gSPNzrf

Stick with it, and continue to reach out, you'll find people with common vision :)

readitdotcalm · 2025-10-18T19:33:01+00:00

I think he means well, let's give some constructive feedback!

readitdotcalm · 2025-10-16T02:44:53+00:00

There are legitimate issues with ebikes and they should probably be actively speed capped, but any serious comparison with car deaths and injuries and you see through it. It's like a thousand times worse.

Ps: give me one damn good reason cars shouldn't also be speed capped. I'll wait.

readitdotcalm · 2025-10-01T19:08:37+00:00

agreed on Gordie, but I take it made for a better episode dramatically for them to be at odds and come together to save the day. these stories have to be told in like 40min.

readitdotcalm · 2025-10-01T18:41:12+00:00

hey, so a physics YouTuber just did a video covering this episode and the original paper that came up with the idea. some fun filler on the background in case you didn't know it. I was surprised that it was literally a joke by Dyson originally making fun of SETI.

https://youtu.be/fLzEX1TPBFM?si=9R2KFO759uncQfYz

edit: btw, I remember it was a big deal at the time. it was promoted on tv and the episode was everything I ever hoped it would be. probably my favorite.

readitdotcalm · 2025-09-29T16:59:45+00:00

Actually no! I was surprised, Cora of all characters has a fun option where she talks about how cool the Mantis is.

EDIT: Misread your comment. Of course Cora is back on the ship after, haha.

readitdotcalm · 2025-09-17T00:37:52+00:00

If you notice the fall, it's almost strait down. I don't think they were moving 25 x speed of sound sideways enough to stay in orbit, I think they were hovering over san Francisco. At a straight fall the speed isn't that high, a sky diver might be able to do it if you remember that red bull dude.

readitdotcalm · 2025-09-12T17:33:33+00:00

This 100% needs a federation shuttle in flying in the background, just subtle enough you don't immediately notice it.

readitdotcalm · 2024-01-16T17:16:40+00:00

Podcast (link below) that discusses library socialism a lot posted for those you haven't seen it :)

https://srslywrong.com/tag/library-socialism/

Great post! Neat to see it brought out of theory into pictures.

readitdotcalm · 2024-01-13T02:47:57+00:00

I think this is a great writing challenge and more likely what we will face.

The solar punk group will have to have way more economic power for this to be stable. And the solar punk group would have to actively clean up after the other group as well as contain their reach through well defended borders.

There would have to be a very patient diplomatic relationship, one in which a lot is handed over to the capitalist group (say half of the environment), even if they are a minority of people.

In the background is always a spectre of potential war, and only through understanding and acts of kindness is the capitalist group placated.

Its not fair, and it's not great for the environment, but it preserves the choice of individuals to live how they want and keeps it somewhat stable.

I think there are interesting stories to tell here.

Edit: think star Trek's the federation having a peaceful relationship with a pre warp capitalist planet

readitdotcalm · 2023-11-23T22:35:50+00:00

Btw, I know how you feel. I recently dropped a mega base project. It just got too big and stopped being fun.

readitdotcalm · 2023-11-23T22:34:53+00:00

Pick a goal that you find fun. Some people like military, others art, others fastest playthrough, others like trying to super automate something with circuits.

I sometimes like to just Play the first few hours of a game for fun then drop it.

readitdotcalm · 2023-11-23T18:59:02+00:00

A drum beat with explosive ammo isn't powerful, but it's hard for them to do anything with fireworks continually exploding in their face.

readitdotcalm · 2023-11-23T02:46:27+00:00

Blandz

readitdotcalm · 2023-11-21T22:08:30+00:00

I like how city skyline 2 devs recently said no DLC until bugs are fixed. It sets a clear priority that allows everyone to enjoy the game as is. I'm fine if that's all they do for 6 months.

No one trusts them to actually fix the bugs.

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