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Off the Record / Re: Genocide in S. Sudan?

Last post by jimmy olsen - Today at 09:12:45 PM

Wow that's quite the thread necro

It seemed appropriate

#2

Gaming HQ / Re: Star Wars Fate of the Old ...

Last post by viper37 - Today at 05:58:09 PM

"Five years away" = vaporware that can potentially get cancelled anytime.

After so many failed Star Wars videogame projects I'm old and bitter.

Not necessarily, but yes, there is a high risk of cancellation with SW videogames.  Shareholders are impatient pricks.

It's still withint standard development time for a modern video game.

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Gaming HQ / Re: Star Wars Fate of the Old ...

Last post by viper37 - Today at 05:56:52 PM

I really do not understand why a single player RPG would require that much time to make unless they are developing the engine from scratch.

The engine, probably not.  They'll likely use one on the market.

But, they need a full story with scripts, full motion video capture, sound stage production (Celed is the expert here) on top of designing all the game, the art and the coding.

Look at the Cyberpunk 2077 sequel.  The original game has 5 years already. 
The sequel officially entered pre-production in May 2025 and is not expected until late 2030, 2031.  They announced the game in 2022 and they will be using Unreal Engine 5.

They've really been building their team since 2022...

#4

Off the Record / Re: Genocide in S. Sudan?

Last post by Tamas - Today at 05:14:19 PM

Wow that's quite the thread necro

#5

Off the Record / Re: The Off Topic Topic

Last post by viper37 - Today at 05:13:33 PM

Exclusive: A father and his three kids work for ICE. Why they do it.

Found Syt's family!  

#6

Off the Record / Re: Australia shooting at Jewi...

Last post by Josquius - Today at 03:03:27 PM

11 dead in Australia shooting

Someone followed Languish advice and tackled a gunman...

Premier Chris Minns pays tribute to the man who was filmed wrestling with one of the attackers, taking their gun and forcing their retreat.
"That man is a genuine hero, and I've got no doubt there are many, many people alive tonight as a result of his bravery."

First seeing the vid.
Got to say, that's Australian A.F.

Checking up seems he got shot doing it.

BBC News - 'Hero' who wrestled gun from Bondi shooter named as Ahmed al Ahmed
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce3wkey5p33o

Also have to admit it's encouraging that he had a name like this. Should help ensure likely goals of the attackers are lessened.
And glad he wasn't killed by cops.

No word on what happened to the attacker he forced to flee.

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Gaming HQ / Re: The everything miniatures ...

Last post by The Brain - Today at 01:42:20 PM

Some Italo-Normans. I got inspired to do Italo-Normans after reading a few books on them, and I picked the excellent 11th century Spanish models by Reconquer Designs (3D printed, I bought them printed) to play the part. They also work well as Gondorians for LOTR I think, where my northern Normans can play Arnor/Successor kingdoms/Rangers going to war. This was reinforced by a couple of the shields (not yet painted models) having seven decorative rivets that can be considered stars...

For basing I used "Mediterranean Soil" by Geek Gaming Scenics.

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Off the Record / Australia shooting at Jewish f...

Last post by viper37 - Today at 01:31:07 PM

11 dead in Australia shooting

Someone followed Languish advice and tackled a gunman...

Premier Chris Minns pays tribute to the man who was filmed wrestling with one of the attackers, taking their gun and forcing their retreat.
"That man is a genuine hero, and I've got no doubt there are many, many people alive tonight as a result of his bravery."

#9

Off the Record / Re: [Canada] Canadian Politics...

Last post by crazy canuck - Today at 12:37:35 PM

The structural issue is the Parliamentary system presumes the autonomy of MPs.  That's why we have votes in Parliament and the leader don't cast proxy votes. Although Trudeau tried to implement that system.

Political parties have asserted control in a number of ways.  I don't think adding yet another restriction on the autonomy of MPs is a good idea. 

Floor crossing is a sign that at least some of the Parliamentary norms are still working as designed.

#10

Off the Record / Re: Routine Shootings at US Sc...

Last post by Oexmelin - Today at 12:10:25 PM

Two students dead; nine injured at the Brown shooting yesterday.

Got many friends at Brown. They are all okay. First time a college shooting happens in a university where I spend a significant amount of time. Probably not the last one, alas.