You see in a lot fantasy art people riding bipedal animals like dinosaurs and giant birds. Wouldn't there be balance issues that would make that impossible to do on a long term basis? Certainly among the birds I would think, though the counterweight dinosaurs have in the form of their tails may make it possible. What do you guys think?
People ride ostriches, and guess piggy back rides count too. Also, weird question. In a imaginary land of Dino riders, balancing is what hits you as illogical? :D
Short answer: yes.
Long answer: FFS Tim.
Quote from: HVC on July 02, 2012, 04:24:53 AM
People ride ostriches, and guess piggy back rides count too. Also, weird question. In a imaginary land of Dino riders, balancing is what hits you as illogical? :D
Could you ride an ostrich 20 miles a day? Doubtful. I said long term basis for a reason. The animal in question has to be as useful as a horse, or at least a donkey.
20 miles a day? Probably not. But that's more due to size and endurance, not a structural fault. Put a man on a pony and he wint go far either. Taking your giant birds and Dino's at face value endurance wouldn't be an issue.
Parents carry kids on their backs for hours at a time, no reason the same shouldn't apply to other animals with a similar size ratio. Soldiers carry 87-127lbs of gear around with them on patrol day after day without balance problems.
I'm not sure a T-rex is capable of marching 20 miles a day in the first place.
Quote from: Ideologue on July 02, 2012, 07:15:05 AM
I'm not sure a T-rex is capable of marching 20 miles a day in the first place.
With those long strides?
Quote from: Ideologue on July 02, 2012, 07:15:05 AM
I'm not sure a T-rex is capable of marching 20 miles a day in the first place.
Smartass.
Quote from: jimmy olsen on July 02, 2012, 07:19:02 AM
Quote from: Ideologue on July 02, 2012, 07:15:05 AM
I'm not sure a T-rex is capable of marching 20 miles a day in the first place.
With those long strides?
With that six-ton body.
Quote from: The Brain on July 02, 2012, 04:32:34 AM
Short answer: yes.
Long answer: FFS Tim.
:D
A grand total of nine letters
L.
You can ride Hilary Swank at the petting zoo.
Quote from: Ed Anger on July 02, 2012, 10:43:15 AM
You can ride Hilary Swank at the petting zoo.
Not in public.
Yes, you can.
Quote from: jimmy olsen on July 02, 2012, 04:34:54 AM
Quote from: HVC on July 02, 2012, 04:24:53 AM
People ride ostriches, and guess piggy back rides count too. Also, weird question. In a imaginary land of Dino riders, balancing is what hits you as illogical? :D
Could you ride an ostrich 20 miles a day? Doubtful. I said long term basis for a reason. The animal in question has to be as useful as a horse, or at least a donkey.
Horses have trouble with that distance. You can do it, but you'll likely kill or injury it over time.
What about riding a bipolar animal?
If it consents, why not?
Quote from: Martinus on July 02, 2012, 03:39:16 PM
What about riding a bipolar animal?
I think camels might qualify. :hmm:
Quote from: HVC on July 02, 2012, 04:24:53 AM
People ride ostriches, and guess piggy back rides count too.
Dumbass is so caught up in his fantasy/alt history bullshit that he's only vaguely aware of real-world facts.
Quote from: dps on July 02, 2012, 04:01:41 PM
Quote from: HVC on July 02, 2012, 04:24:53 AM
People ride ostriches, and guess piggy back rides count too.
Dumbass is so caught up in his fantasy/alt history bullshit that he's only vaguely aware of real-world facts.
:rolleyes:
Have you seen people riding an ostrich? It doesn't exactly look like something that is of any real utility or sustainable over any significant length of time.
Honestly I don't see a lot of people riding horses.
I see people riding pedalled machines to work all the time.
Quote from: jimmy olsen on July 02, 2012, 04:22:37 AM
You see in a lot fantasy art people riding bipedal animals like dinosaurs and giant birds. Wouldn't there be balance issues that would make that impossible to do on a long term basis? Certainly among the birds I would think, though the counterweight dinosaurs have in the form of their tails may make it possible. What do you guys think?
I see an issue with vision. While you're sitting on a horse, a bear, a dire-wolf, whatever, you are way above the animal and see from all directions you normally see. If you ride a bipedal animal, you'll have his neck&head right in front of you and you'll see only to the sides.
Also, as mentionned, there are balance issues involved. The animal would need to be way bigger than you are and have long tail for balance. You'd also need some special saddle that would adjust from when the animal is upright to when it's more forward leaning.
bottom line: unpractical.
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I think Timmay just orgasmed. :lol:
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Why the fuck isn't Reagan wearing socks?
Quote from: Ideologue on July 06, 2012, 10:32:08 AM
Why the fuck isn't Reagan wearing socks?
Alzheimer's. :(
Didn't some guy named Jesus ride on dinosaurs?
Quote from: Malthus on July 06, 2012, 10:50:00 AM
Quote from: Ideologue on July 06, 2012, 10:32:08 AM
Why the fuck isn't Reagan wearing socks?
Alzheimer's. :(
In fact, the picture shows how Reagan perceived reality in the last two years of his presidency. :(
Quote from: Ideologue on July 06, 2012, 10:32:08 AM
Why the fuck isn't Reagan wearing socks?
he looks young, so it was in his cool, actor, days.
Quote from: Syt on July 06, 2012, 11:08:52 AM
Quote from: Malthus on July 06, 2012, 10:50:00 AM
Quote from: Ideologue on July 06, 2012, 10:32:08 AM
Why the fuck isn't Reagan wearing socks?
Alzheimer's. :(
In fact, the picture shows how Reagan perceived reality in the last two years of his presidency. :(
:thumbsup:
I suddenly want to start punching random languishites in the nuts.
Quote from: Ed Anger on July 06, 2012, 01:07:30 PM
I suddenly want to start punching random languishites in the nuts.
admit it: you had an orgasm too seeing that picture -_- :D
Nope. I'm older than 8.
Quote from: Ideologue on July 06, 2012, 10:32:08 AM
Why the fuck isn't Reagan wearing socks?
He is.
But, it also doesn't really look much like Reagan to me (thought I know it's supposed to be him).
Also, Reagan wouldn't be using an RPG-7
Quote from: Ed Anger on July 06, 2012, 01:07:30 PM
I suddenly want to start punching random languishites in the nuts.
Welcome to my world.
Quote from: katmai on July 06, 2012, 03:18:19 PM
Quote from: Ed Anger on July 06, 2012, 01:07:30 PM
I suddenly want to start punching random languishites in the nuts.
Welcome to my world.
Really don't need to hear about your ball busting kink.
Quote from: Tonitrus on July 06, 2012, 01:33:19 PM
Quote from: Ideologue on July 06, 2012, 10:32:08 AM
Why the fuck isn't Reagan wearing socks?
He is.
But, it also doesn't really look much like Reagan to me (thought I know it's supposed to be him).
Also, Reagan wouldn't be using an RPG-7
Why wouldn't he? It is superior to all Western alternatives. I transferred from ranger to armor btw.
Quote from: garbon on July 06, 2012, 03:22:02 PM
Quote from: katmai on July 06, 2012, 03:18:19 PM
Quote from: Ed Anger on July 06, 2012, 01:07:30 PM
I suddenly want to start punching random languishites in the nuts.
Welcome to my world.
Really don't need to hear about your ball busting kink.
Too late now isn't it! :blurgh:
Quote from: The Brain on July 06, 2012, 03:27:59 PM
Why wouldn't he? It is superior to all Western alternatives. I transferred from ranger to armor btw.
:lol:
Love the D.A.R.E. sticker on his saddle.
Quote from: Ed Anger on July 06, 2012, 01:07:30 PM
I suddenly want to start punching random languishites in the nuts.
Suddenly? I thought that was a chronic condition for you.
Jesus Horses!