gametechmods
Off-Topic => Off-Topic Discussion => Topic started by: Jack Daniels on November 21, 2009, 12:47:35 PM
-
We have a pretty diverse collection of people on this forum. Some are pretty knowledgeable about all sorts of things. This thread is for questions... any questions about anything. It does not have to be about Robot Areana... It can be about life itself.
A wise man once said that the only stupid question is the one that goes unasked. So, ask questions... post answers. What is on your mind?
--------------------------
I will start things off... this question might take some research because I cannot find the answer. It has nagged me for a few years.
In the game Gran Turismo 4, when you go to the GT AUTO to get a car wash. There is a groovy song that plays when you get there. It has a pretty catchy riff and some fun piano to it. I cannot find anywhere who made this song and what it is called. I kinda like the song and have always wanted to have it in my mp3 collection.
BONUS: if you find out the answer for me and I can verify it somehow... I will reward you with a free bot skin designed by myself (probably the only marketable talent I can provide here) I will skin a bot of your choice for a tourney/BOTM/or whatever as a reward.
--------------------------
Oh, and in this thread if you answer a question... be sure to indicate who the answer is for... so that we know what answers go with which questions.
Have fun.
-
Why does a dog lick his balls?
-
Why does a dog lick his balls?
My guess is to clean them...
-
Why does a dog lick his balls?
Here is your awnser. (http://lmgtfy.com/)
-
Why does a dog lick his balls?
Because it can :mrgreen:
-
Why is everyone talking about the world ending in 2012?
-
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_phenomenon
Complete BS in my opinion.
-
Can anybody find an easy shortcut to the paragretheom theory?
-
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_phenomenon
Complete BS in my opinion.
Agreed. There was some lady handing out flyers at my workplace the other day encouraging people to buy her book and attend her seminars in preparation for 2012. All I could think to myself was: "People are seriously making money off this?! Who in their right mind would be sucker enough to pay for any of that crap?" I thought it was bad enough when people buy supermarket tabloids that claim the end of the world is near. But holy crap...
-
Here's my question:
Why
-
2012 is actually true. Here is how it will end, in a nice timeline(EU and americas only):
2012, Jan 1st: Panic and preparation for "The End" begins. People all over the world begin filling shelters with foods.
2012, Feb - Mar: Cults, followings and panic between the uneducated spreads. Scientists warn about the false beliefs of such events.
2012, Apr - Aug: People quit their jobs worldwide. Violence spreads due to "Unfinished business".
2012, Sep - Nov: Panic reaches climax. Businesses fail, major amounts of population leave for bunkers, basements, anything.
2012, Dec: Due to Lack of appropriate maintenance, some Sewage treatment plants and Nuclear power plants fail and break or get destroyed. Thousands die from disasters, many more die from poisoning from radiation and sewage. A good portion of the worlds wildlife is killed off. In an attempt to stop the pollution, more people try to clean the pollution, leaving bridges, towns and other places to decay from a lack of maintenance. Bridges collapse, making fires and building collapses in minor settlements immenent.
The minor towns will become near inhabitable, and the many that have hidden away will come to the surface. These survivors and bunker people will come to major settlements due to collapses of minor towns. Overcrowding, riots and civil wars start.
Civilisation breaks down, goverment will become useless.
Thus, the "End of the world". USA and europe is fragmented, The middle east and africa soon follows them, And asia follows after a long struggle with a collapsing economy.
-
I honestly don't care whether or not the 2012 theory is BS, the sooner I die the better.
-
I was actually thinking the same thing, S32, but I don't think that people would be getting worried that early in the year. Maybe like August or something.
I personally don't believe in any of this crap but who wants to go looting with me? :gawe:
-
i will. haha.
but yea i dont believe that they world will end in 2012 unless some random country sets of a nuclear bomb that wipes out the whole world which would be pretty much impossible.
-
the sooner I die the better.
If it stops you posting so much "OMG I WANNA DIE I SUCK BAAAW" Crap, then do it as soon as you can.
-
S32 KNOCK IT OFF
-
Fine, but if he starts this emo crap again over losing a match he has it coming.
-
the sooner I die the better.
No. stop that kind of thinking.
-
I honestly don't care whether or not the 2012 theory is BS, the sooner I die the better.
You could always kill yourself right now. Or you could, you know, realize that there are people worse off and stop being such an emo pansy.
-
Wow people actually took that seriously?
pfffft whatever... of course I'm not that emo. I acted that way because I was pissed off, but I'd rather not hurt other people.
Anyway, what is this thread even about? Whatever it is, it seems to have gotten off topic rather quickly.
-
Yeah, we were in on it all along...
Wait a minute!
You said that to cover your ass! (Bad pun)
-
Ounce is right. Enough chitchat and such, I don't even care if this is in chatterbox. This is a good topic.
-
Civilisation breaks down, goverment will become useless.
Psst ............. Hey, S32 ..... I think that's already happened. No need to wait for 2012.
-
Psst ............. Hey, S32 ..... I think that's already happened. No need to wait for 2012.
Aw nuts... SpyGuy shows up... and doesn't answer my Gran Turismo related question. *disappointed* :P
-
They said the same thing about 1984, and a guy got rich writing the book "1984"
I had a friend that was really concerened about the world ending in 1984........as it turned out is was a DAMN good year, I had a good looking 16 yo blonde living with me and everything was going good. I was not making as much money as I was a few years before because the oilfield had shut down in my area, but I had more time to party! :)
-
1984 was about a goverment ruling with an iron fist.
You should read it, George Orwell is a good writer.
Now... ****, can't think of a question. DAMN YOU WIKIPEDIA!
-
Why chicken walked across the road?
-
1984 was about a goverment ruling with an iron fist.
You should read it, George Orwell is a good writer.
Oh, not really an iron fist... Much worse... mind control and childhood conditioning !
And yeah, Animal Farm is awesome.
-
http://www.straightdope.com/
A Chicago newspaper column writer who answers just about anything.
-
Question:What is the wwe wrestler Christain's finisher called?
BONUS:Who is Christain's enemy?
-
you really go all for this wrestling stuff dont you..
I haven't watched wrestling for years, only thing I have been interested in about it is all the conspiracy's etc, such as the "Montreal Screw Job" was kinda interesting
its been way to long since I have watched so I cant recall his finishing move something about making people un pretty or something :P (I suspect he is gay :P)
I thought this thread was to ask things you dont know ?
-
Oh man,with those wrestler themes in your tourney vids,I thought you could get that right.CLUE: its either:
Killswitch.
Tombstone Piledriver.
Gutwrench Powerbomb.
-
its either 1 or 3 becasue i know for sure its not 2 (thats one thing I do know)
as for the music I did download a heap of wrestling intro music because of the fact youtube doesnt seem to block it :biggrin:
also I like motorhead who do all of Triple H's stuff :-D
-
Question:What is the wwe wrestler Christain's finisher called?
BONUS:Who is Christain's enemy?
Avalanche *cough* LRA2 *cough* ... I didn't start this thread so you could put on quizzes to test peoples knowledge of wrestling. This thread is made for people that want actual answers to questions. If you have an actual question about something that you do not know the answer too (and it is not easily found online) Then that was what I was hoping people would post.
Everyone else: So far so good! great debate/conversation more or less.
Jonzu: Don't be a douche... the chicken wants to get to the other side.
-
Avalanche *cough* LRA2 *cough* ... I didn't start this thread so you could put on quizzes to test peoples knowledge of wrestling. This thread is made for people that want actual answers to questions. If you have an actual question about something that you do not know the answer too (and it is not easily found online) Then that was what I was hoping people would post.
Everyone else: So far so good! great debate/conversation more or less.
Jonzu: Don't be a douche... the chicken wants to get to the other side.
I haven't laughed that hard in a long time. Ok I got one for you if you play the song stairway to heaven by led Zeppelin backwards is there really back masked satanic lyrics?
-
And yeah, Animal Farm is awesome.
QFT
-
also I like motorhead who do all of Triple H's stuff :-D
If that's how you know Motörhead, I pity you.
-
we are kind of getting off topic here ?
thats how I found those theme songs for that wrestler by following motorhead
-
What are the lyrics to this song? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpky7P7amPY
-
What are the lyrics to this song? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpky7P7amPY
http://www.google.com
-
Well that destroys the whole point of HAVING a Q&A thread.
Oddly enough, the lyrics are on his site, just hard to find.
http://www.spoonyexperiment.com/2008/08/31/spoony-experiment-extended-theme-song-break-me/
Look 3 comments down. Kinda makes Spoony sound androgynous, doesn't it?
-
Aw nuts... SpyGuy shows up... and doesn't answer my Gran Turismo related question. *disappointed* :P
Well, I probably would have, if I had Gran Turismo ....
Since y'all are on music lyrics, does anyone know what is being said in the beginning of "Fire On High" by Styx, during the creeepy intro part? (Yes, I DO know, but thought it might be fun to see who else does.)
-
Why are pills the answer to life?
-
Why are pills the answer to life?
Lewis love them...
-
JD: I dcided to look up a torrent of GT4 soundtrack for you. You need something like µTorrent or Bitorrent to downlad it. (In case you didnt know)
http://isohunt.com/torrent_details/115764393/gran+turismo+4+soundtrack?tab=summary (http://isohunt.com/torrent_details/115764393/gran+turismo+4+soundtrack?tab=summary)
-
Why do people attach blades to their weapons? It's a 'tradition' I've followed, but never really understood.
-
Where is the GIB file that allows people to make "Alternate" Irons and such?
-
What's 'yellow journalism'?
-
What's 'yellow journalism'?
It's what you call the newspapers you put down for your untrained puppy.
.or
Here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellow_journalism).
-
It's what you call the newspapers you put down for your untrained puppy.
hehehe
-
Why do people attach blades to their weapons? It's a 'tradition' I've followed, but never really understood.
I still want to have this question answered. Also, how do you stack a control board into a black battery?
-
Where is the GIB file that allows people to make "Alternate" Irons and such?
This needs to be awnsered for the good of RA2.
-
GIB files are only for the UI to construct the placement of images in each screen
-
Not really. The 6 bots per team GIB file?
-
thats still the construction of images, buttons, etc :-D
what do you mean by "Alternate" Irons
-
I still want to have this question answered. Also, how do you stack a control board into a black battery?
I don't really understand what you are asking with your blades question. What do you mean? Could you show us an example? If you give me some more details I will answer your second question a bit later when I have more time to write.
-
thats still the construction of images, buttons, etc :-D
what do you mean by "Alternate" Irons
Let's say I want to replace the irons so they have 200000 HP. How can I do this without making a new component?
-
I don't really understand what you are asking with your blades question. What do you mean? Could you show us an example? If you give me some more details I will answer your second question a bit later when I have more time to write.
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/15205Bh.JPG)
Look at bounty hunter's small wedges. Notice how there are blades behind them. A lot of other popups do this. Look at PITA 8, it does the same thing:
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/70432Pita82.PNG)
About the second question, I was in my showcase, showcasing my popup, and Pwnator said:
The Snapper II's for the wedge. The Snapper2's the one with the weapons. But yeah, cut down on the extender work and chassis space (if you can stack the CB into the black) and you'll have enough weight for a better wedge or beefier drive. :D
I don't know how to stack a CB into a black battery. I hope that explained it! :)
-
look at the connection points on the extenders.
-
Look at bounty hunter's small wedges. Notice how there are blades behind them. A lot of other popups do this. Look at PITA 8, it does the same thing:
Protection my friend. By putting those blades on top of the extenders. It is less likely that the extenders will get damaged and knocked off. The wedges are vital to the effectiveness to those designs, so protecting the extenders with blades is a great way to keep them on... and the nice thing about the blades is that they are very flat, so it does not hinder the wedge capabilities of the bot.
I think Psycolone first implemented this building technique... but i could be wrong.
Edit: This is how I figured out how to stack a board in a black... (with practice)
I created a max-size guinea pig chassis to test on and placed control boards through the chassis at different heights. The control board set at 4 notches high would hit the sweet spot on a black battery in two different directions. (stacking the battery over the board that is)
I found that the easiest way for me to stack them is to place the control board on the chassis first (four notches up) and then put the battery over it. If you practice in a super sized chassis you will get an idea of where the sweet spot is for that combo.
-
But what about the CB in the battery?
-
But what about the CB in the battery?
It just takes practice. It is pretty hard to do. You have to have just the right position. Rotating the CB around often helps.
-
Why I love Dawn? xD
-
But what about the CB in the battery?
Oops sorry... i was editing my previous post when you typed that. Try reading that and see if that helps some. :P
Why I love Dawn? xD
I think Scrap will answer this for you shortly.
-
How can I make these wedges better? (Extra credit for those who can name these bots in order!!!)
1.
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/39930Wedge.jpg)
2.
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/28646Wedge_2.jpg)
3.
(https://gametechmods.com/uploads/images/20538Wedge_3.jpg)
-
https://gametechmods.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1215&page=2
https://gametechmods.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1215&page=6
Also, I think this thread should be reserved for non-RA2 questions. You can just post in general discussion or tech support for RA2 questions.
On that note, does anyone know the origins of the Shoop da Whoop? I actually just found out about it yesterday (yes I'm behind the times like that) and then, weirdly, I just saw that Clash Cubes teaser video JoeBlo made today. I know it has something to do with some guy from Dragonball Z, but where did the "IMMA FIRIN MY LAZER" come from?
-
https://gametechmods.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1215&page=2
https://gametechmods.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1215&page=6
Also, I think this thread should be reserved for non-RA2 questions. You can just post in general discussion or tech support for RA2 questions.
On that note, does anyone know the origins of the Shoop da Whoop? I actually just found out about it yesterday (yes I'm behind the times like that) and then, weirdly, I just saw that Clash Cubes teaser video JoeBlo made today. I know it has something to do with some guy from Dragonball Z, but where did the "IMMA FIRIN MY LAZER" come from?
Anyway, can you Identify the bots? I know it sounds stupid, but I want to know If people can Identify bots from showcases that easily.
-
Nope, can't say I recognize any of those bots...
-
Nope, can't say I recognize any of those bots...
Okay here they are:
1. Delinquent
2. Inferno
3. Packie MW
FINALLY, back on topic, what's a 'winnebago'
-
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winnebago
You're probably thinking of the second definition.
-
On that note, does anyone know the origins of the Shoop da Whoop? I actually just found out about it yesterday (yes I'm behind the times like that) and then, weirdly, I just saw that Clash Cubes teaser video JoeBlo made today. I know it has something to do with some guy from Dragonball Z, but where did the "IMMA FIRIN MY LAZER" come from?
http://encyclopediadramatica.com/Shoop_da_woop
-
Let's say I want to replace the irons so they have 200000 HP. How can I do this without making a new component?
so stock, get Lu-Tze's CFZ compiler and decompile components.cfz in the main RA2 file
decompile it to the components folder and then delete the cfz is the best way
then open up darkspike.txt and add the variable "hitpoints = then how ever much you want
[QUOTE="Clickbeetle;81226]On that note, does anyone know the origins of the Shoop da Whoop? I actually just found out about it yesterday (yes I'm behind the times like that) and then, weirdly, I just saw that Clash Cubes teaser video JoeBlo made today. I know it has something to do with some guy from Dragonball Z, but where did the "IMMA FIRIN MY LAZER" come from?[/QUOTE]
as far as I know it spawned from a character in dragon ball z in an odd picture of his face blacked out and only his eyes and red lips... the rest is in that link frezal posted ^^
-
Cell. It was Cell's.
-
How much space does Paint.net and Fraps take up on your computer? I only have less than 2 gigs left on my hard drive (1.96 to be exact).
-
How much space does Paint.net and Fraps take up on your computer? I only have less than 2 gigs left on my hard drive (1.96 to be exact).
FRAPS will fit but the videos it makes will not.
-
They have 4GB flash drives for a little of nothing now days.....use one for vids, and even Fraps and such.
-
Why this Spongebob thing has taken over the GTM?
-
I blame Pwn (was it ?) who posted Pikabob on RCG :-D
-
Hey, it wouldn't have started if I didn't copy click, who in turn copied Somebody.
I blame Pwn, click and somebody.
-
I blame everyone.
-
:O I blame you for not spongeafying your avatar hehe
-
I guess I might have to get into the meme...
-
And I started it!
-
IT BURNS MY EYES
-
I've got one:
Why does everyone hate Scrappy from "Scooby Doo"?
-
in more original Hanna Barbera cartoons of Scooby Doo, Scrappy was actually just a regular character and Scooby's Nephew created to save the shows ratings.
the concept of Scappy being hated was first adopted in the Live Action Movie of Scooby Doo :mrgreen:
-
^^^^ LOL......he was a mean little bastard and the evil character in his first appearance
-
serious ? I have some of the old movies and he was one of the regular characters ? wasn't hated or anything ?
just when you think you know a lot you miss a big detail :P
I do know he is killed or dead as a recurring joke on Harvey Birdman
-
I should have been clearer... I meant to ask why do the viewers hate Scrappy?
-
serious ? I have some of the old movies and he was one of the regular characters ? wasn't hated or anything ?
You need one of the first ones from early 80's, my live-in girlfriend watched it all the time (she was 16 - 17...too damn old to be watching toons)
EDIT: on 2nd thought, those were reruns, it was probably early 70's when he first appeared.
-
Question: What weapon is powerful enough to get through a force field?
BONUS: What is it powered by?
Hint: Not a laser.
-
Question: What weapon is powerful enough to get through a force feild?
BONUS: What is it powered by?
Hint: Not a laser.
Too easy. Nuclear powered dentures.
-
Question: What weapon is powerful enough to get through a force feild?
BONUS: What is it powered by?
Hint: Not a laser.
CHUCK.NORRIS.
-
Question: What weapon is powerful enough to get through a force feild?
Answer: Spell Check!
-
Railgun.
Powered by electricity.
-
Not if the force field is electro-magnetic and powerful enough...
-
Why chicken across the road?
-
this isnt a thread to test people with questions or asking silly ones it is actually for asking questions for answers you are interested in :mrgreen:
You need one of the first ones from early 80's, my live-in girlfriend watched it all the time
EDIT: on 2nd thought, those were reruns, it was probably early 70's when he first appeared.
the earliest scrappy doo one I have is 1988 straight to TV movie cartoon, I was a fan years ago. scrappy was a regular character in that
-
Back opn topic of my unasnwered question, I've watched some Scooby Doo episodes with Scrappy in them. There's one arc where it's just him, Scooby, and Shaggy going around and doing non-mystery related stuff; there were three sketches in each epidoes. And there's another arc where the eniter gang plus Scrappy goes around doing their usual mystery-solving thing.
Now, according to what I've read on TVtropes, I'm supposed to exhibit a burning hatred towards Scrappy, and as a fan of the show, be outraged that they'd put such a character in. My question is, why does the Scooby Doo fanbase hate Scrappy so much?
-
I looked into it a bit more after you asked and found
"wasn't an original character"
"because like other scooby doo relatives seemed like a cheap knock off"
-
Not if the force field is electro-magnetic and powerful enough...
Railguns are still fast enough.