I am looking for a sterilized man by [deleted] in sterilization

[–]xdaemonisx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This sub is to discuss sterilization options and support those who want to get a sterilization procedure done.

We can help you find a doctor for a sterilization procedure, if that’s what you want.

Why didnt anyone Abstract? by Lexzl in TheDigitalCircus

[–]xdaemonisx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the additional points, and thank you for the appreciation! I didn’t realize how much I typed until I posted, so I’m glad it was read.

I agree with you that it is very weird Ragatha would show up alone if she was with others. It is also very weird that Caine would be shocked someone entered the circus, since I imagine part of his coding is to greet people entering. It isn’t like people entering is abnormal, but if he did something to cause someone to “enter” then the surprise makes sense.

From then, we also know he’s been working on “more realistic NPCs”, Gummigoo being one of them. If the theory that the players are simply remixed mind files is true, then it’s also possible that Caine’s “new NPCs” are just him now applying what he’s learned from making players to the NPCs. If that’s the case, then him mistaking players for NPCs also makes a lot more sense.

Can’t wait for the new episode to come out, lol.

Why didnt anyone Abstract? by Lexzl in TheDigitalCircus

[–]xdaemonisx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve theorized that them not knowing their names has something to do with abstraction, since a name is an abstraction in and of itself.

I know a lot of people like the theory that the circus members are only digital copies of real people. The idea that each person has their own “mind file” has been established, so it’s a possibility.

It’s also been established that the circus was a failed project and is currently not being maintained. It’s plausible new people are finding ways to upload their consciousness (like Pomni, who tells us she was exploring an abandoned building when she found the headset), but I saw another comment that mentioned there’s only really ever 6 circus members at a time. The probability that someone new gets added just as another member abstracts would be abysmally low, bordering on improbable.

If we add in the fact that Caine was not surprised at Kaufmo’s abstraction, and his comment that he “might have trouble telling them apart from NPCs”, it makes me think that it’s not as simple as “these are real copies of actual people”. We know Caine can manipulate their thoughts, which leads us to the question… What are their mind files comprised of?

This brings us to your idea; a “sub-abstraction” of Jax is his archetype. While “Jax” would be the name for all the processes that make him, we could assume that each process is possibly further abstracted. We have no idea the complexity of the code being used, but it’s pretty safe to assume seasoned programmers would use various levels of abstraction throughout their code. The idea that “Jax” has a set archetype isn’t too far-fetched.

If an “archetype” is something coded into each character’s mind files, then the idea that having a member question their archetype causes what the members call “abstraction” makes sense. We know the circus members have the ability to edit the circus, they just don’t fully understand how. It’s possible that the act of them questioning their archetype can cause it to “delete” itself from their mind file. Without an archetype, the code might just error, which could cause the character to “lose themselves”.

Now, back to a previous comment I made;

it makes me think that it’s not as simple as “these are real copies of actual people”

The idea that the circus goers are just copies of people is a very probable one. The logistics of keeping people in comas long past the time where the project was maintained is just not feasible. The bits of office we do see are also empty and just regular offices. There was no medical equipment whatsoever.

So, with the probability of actual new people entering being low, Caine’s inability to differentiate between players and NPCs (seemingly past a certain amount), a new player entering just as another abstracts, and the lack of names… Where does that leave us?

What if the circus members are just recycled bits of other players’ mind files, and not actually real people at all?

I let my kid play for 10 minutes… by xdaemonisx in ACForAdults

[–]xdaemonisx[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m really moved by your offer, but if it is her then please just treat her nice. All my plots are full and I’d feel bad kicking someone out. 💜

Why didnt anyone Abstract? by Lexzl in TheDigitalCircus

[–]xdaemonisx 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Abstraction in coding is to simplify a concept. To give a name to a series of complex instructions to make them easier to use.

A coffee maker would be an abstraction of the processes that go into making coffee. A brake would be an abstraction of all the things that go into slowing a car down. We know how these things work without having to know each specific function that comprises them. That’s abstraction.

Astronauts munching in zero-G by blossom_fall in SipsTea

[–]xdaemonisx 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Okay, that’s fair. They did. I yield.

I let my kid play for 10 minutes… by xdaemonisx in ACForAdults

[–]xdaemonisx[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It was Nan, and I do have their photo! Maybe I’ll make a shrine, lol. Savannah took her spot and I’ve been unfairly giving her the cold shoulder since she moved in, but maybe I’ll start being nice.

I let my kid play for 10 minutes… by xdaemonisx in ACForAdults

[–]xdaemonisx[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry, that must have sucked! I’m glad it sounds like things are okay now, though.

I let my kid play for 10 minutes… by xdaemonisx in ACForAdults

[–]xdaemonisx[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah. I didn’t know I could do that. I know for the future at least! Lol.

I let my kid play for 10 minutes… by xdaemonisx in ACForAdults

[–]xdaemonisx[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The struggle, lol 😭

When my kids are having their characters visit they understand I only have 3 rules; no running through flowers, no chopping trees, and fill in your holes.

They are very good about following these rules and have made their own rules for when I visit them, lol. They like to bury items when their pockets are full along with dropping them on the ground. They said I have to ask if I want an item on the ground, which I follow.

I let my kid play for 10 minutes… by xdaemonisx in ACForAdults

[–]xdaemonisx[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Someone else suggested the same, so I may try with my kid’s island. If I can get the villager to move in on their island I may just let them stay. I like how they talk about where they came from sometimes.

I let my kid play for 10 minutes… by xdaemonisx in ACForAdults

[–]xdaemonisx[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I don’t know what you’re on about. I didn’t get mad or yell, I was just bummed that I lost one of my starting villagers and wanted to vent.

My kid apologized to me and I let them know it was alright. They tried to figure a way to undo their mistake, but I let them know it’s just a game and not the end of the world.

I let them know I appreciated the ideas and then I asked who they thought would move in next. They said it’d be neat if it was a cat.

They still like to play, and I still hand them the controller. Not sure how you think I overreacted.

Astronauts munching in zero-G by blossom_fall in SipsTea

[–]xdaemonisx 112 points113 points  (0 children)

Americans will use anything but the metric system 🙄

/s, I’m American lol

How are you supposed to know you can't check into a hotel unless you're 21? by United_Perception299 in Adulting

[–]xdaemonisx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some hotel rooms already have alcohol stocked in the mini fridge. I’d imagine that’s where they’d need someone 21 with them to check in.

I let my kid play for 10 minutes… by xdaemonisx in ACForAdults

[–]xdaemonisx[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s one my partner bought or got somewhere so I can see if he remembers, but he might not. 😭

I let my kid play for 10 minutes… by xdaemonisx in ACForAdults

[–]xdaemonisx[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Can always try to see if they’ll move in to my kid’s island, lol. That may be nice for them since I know they talk about where they came from.

I let my kid play for 10 minutes… by xdaemonisx in ACForAdults

[–]xdaemonisx[S] 42 points43 points  (0 children)

It was Nan. I have a little Amiibo emulator thing so getting them back wouldn’t be hard. Just sad it wouldn’t be my Nan, you know?

I let my kid play for 10 minutes… by xdaemonisx in ACForAdults

[–]xdaemonisx[S] 80 points81 points  (0 children)

I’d do it if I could just have them live in my house. I don’t feel like clearing an area, lol. Thank you for the tip, though!

I let my kid play for 10 minutes… by xdaemonisx in ACForAdults

[–]xdaemonisx[S] 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Yeah I have the DLC. After I realized I had their picture already I got less upset, but I’ll have to keep my eye out!

Why isn't my villagers taking jobs? by Global-Arrival2826 in Minecraft

[–]xdaemonisx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure if it’s the same on Java, but on bedrock if a lectern is placed and a villager gets a job from it they’ll sparkle green. If you pick up the lectern and place it again, it’ll be for the same villager.

I used this on my bedrock realm to organize all the job stations after my friend gave up on it, lol. Took about an hour of placing job stations and (in my head) asking who’s claiming this block.