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Vyre V'Umbra
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Posted - 2005.12.06 19:32:00 -
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I'm just wondering if this is true with anyone else. I'm 21 years old and always was kind of interested with Space and other forms of life out there. I'm the type of guy that stares at the heavens above more than the average joe. Although, I must admit.... after playing this game for a short time my appetite for watching things about Space on TV has increased approximetly 100%. Recently, especially this week, some new Space shows were aired and I couldn't take my damn eyes off the TV. I've even had thoughts recently of going out and buying myself a telescope.
Damn this game is good.
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Empyre
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Posted - 2005.12.06 19:37:00 -
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hahahah you too? sometimes i actually daydream about what it would actually be like to fly around the seemingly limitless boundaries of space, park alongside an asteroid and mine a bit to make some spare cash to do whatever with..
it's the first time i've been able to connect so closely with a MMO. hopefully one day at least some of whats in game is possible in RL. the human race has to learn to get along before any of that will actually happen though. ----- my playstyle is anti-pirate. what does this mean? it means you'll never catch me in a valuable ship and/or setup where it can be compromised. go on, trade your ammo for the scraps you'll get. |
Grimwalius d'Antan
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Posted - 2005.12.06 19:43:00 -
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Thanks for this barrage of banal, pretended drama. hah. Oh wait, you guys are serious. HAHAHAHA. Give me your lunch money, nerds! Im 12 years old and I shop lift and shoot cats with BB guns because Im hardcore!
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Vyre V'Umbra
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Posted - 2005.12.06 19:56:00 -
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Originally by: Grimwalius d'Antan Thanks for this barrage of banal, pretended drama. hah. Oh wait, you guys are serious. HAHAHAHA. Give me your lunch money, nerds! Im 12 years old and I shop lift and shoot cats with BB guns because Im hardcore!
Me too.
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Laocoon
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Posted - 2005.12.06 19:59:00 -
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Originally by: Vyre V'Umbra I'm just wondering if this is true with anyone else. I'm 21 years old and always was kind of interested with Space and other forms of life out there. I'm the type of guy that stares at the heavens above more than the average joe. Although, I must admit.... after playing this game for a short time my appetite for watching things about Space on TV has increased approximetly 100%. Recently, especially this week, some new Space shows were aired and I couldn't take my damn eyes off the TV. I've even had thoughts recently of going out and buying myself a telescope.
Damn this game is good.
yeah it's scary (part-tme astronomy GCSE ftfw/l) --------------------------------------------
(paint sigs ftl :'( ) i collect heads
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The Bible
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Posted - 2005.12.06 20:01:00 -
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im quite sure that within my lifetime (im 22) there will be a global venture to send men/women to Mars, and terraform the frick out of it!
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Malthros Zenobia
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Posted - 2005.12.06 20:11:00 -
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Originally by: Grimwalius d'Antan Thanks for this barrage of banal, pretended drama. hah. Oh wait, you guys are serious. HAHAHAHA. Give me your lunch money, nerds! Im 12 years old and I shop lift and shoot cats with BB guns because Im hardcore!
So you're actually a 40 year old balding over-weight guy living in his parent's basement/attic?
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Gothikia
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Posted - 2005.12.06 20:15:00 -
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Originally by: The Bible im quite sure that within my lifetime (im 22) there will be a global venture to send men/women to Mars, and terraform the frick out of it!
yeah we'll all have it planned then we find out that someone has nerfed our Tech II "Doomsday" Terraforming Machine
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Wanoah
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Posted - 2005.12.06 20:21:00 -
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When I was a kid, Space seemed so much more exciting and relevant than it does these days. It's not just because I was a kid and I was excited about it all either. I grew up in the seventies and eighties, and there was still a lot of post-moon landings enthusiasm at first, then later the introduction of the shuttle really did look like a first step towards colonising space. A reusable ship to ferry stuff into orbit! Space stations like the one in 2001: A Space Odyssey looked like they might happen by 2001. The spark seemed to die though.
Space exploration and pushing the boundaries of human endeavour became unfashionable. Without the Cold War competitive streak, governments were less interested. Space became mostly about putting satellites in orbit rather than anything exciting. My childish dreams of the human race pushing out from Earth and starting to populate the solar system looks less and less likely with every passing year.
Oh well. I'm still hoping for AI and rejuvenation technology to happen in my lifetime.
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Valar
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Posted - 2005.12.06 20:25:00 -
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Originally by: Wanoah When I was a kid, Space seemed so much more exciting and relevant than it does these days. It's not just because I was a kid and I was excited about it all either. I grew up in the seventies and eighties, and there was still a lot of post-moon landings enthusiasm at first, then later the introduction of the shuttle really did look like a first step towards colonising space. A reusable ship to ferry stuff into orbit! Space stations like the one in 2001: A Space Odyssey looked like they might happen by 2001. The spark seemed to die though.
Space exploration and pushing the boundaries of human endeavour became unfashionable. Without the Cold War competitive streak, governments were less interested. Space became mostly about putting satellites in orbit rather than anything exciting. My childish dreams of the human race pushing out from Earth and starting to populate the solar system looks less and less likely with every passing year.
Oh well. I'm still hoping for AI and rejuvenation technology to happen in my lifetime.
Well, commerical space flight is a huge step in the right direction. ------ Valar Quality assurance department CCP games How to write a good bugreport |
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The Wizz117
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Posted - 2005.12.06 20:55:00 -
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i once dreamed that i saw, how are they named? those stations in halo2 wich hang in orbit of earth with big canons on it to shoot the covenant. and i was down on earth and i looked up and i saw the station and i was like WTF becouse on the ground evryting was like 2005. alse there where caracal's and apoc's/armageddon hanging near the station.
it was all pretty weard
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Feta Solamnia
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Posted - 2005.12.06 21:14:00 -
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Since nobody brought it up... What do you mean "Real life"? :P
Originally by: Oveur
I have access to all market data. Believe me, we have not reached anything close to deflation yet.
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Lenil Star
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Posted - 2005.12.06 21:20:00 -
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MAkes me want to exist in the 25th century.
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Lizan
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Posted - 2005.12.06 21:44:00 -
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Originally by: Lenil Star MAkes me want to exist in the 25th century.
in the post-nuclear war barren wastelands?
Meh.
I like space. Too bad the development of space technology is so slow.
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Gunstar Zero
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Posted - 2005.12.06 21:53:00 -
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Edited by: Gunstar Zero on 06/12/2005 21:55:24 until I have my own personal Crow (fully fitted with mwd and weapons) the space program hasnt done it's job.
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Kurren
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Posted - 2005.12.06 22:04:00 -
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Originally by: Valar
Originally by: Wanoah When I was a kid, Space seemed so much more exciting and relevant than it does these days. It's not just because I was a kid and I was excited about it all either. I grew up in the seventies and eighties, and there was still a lot of post-moon landings enthusiasm at first, then later the introduction of the shuttle really did look like a first step towards colonising space. A reusable ship to ferry stuff into orbit! Space stations like the one in 2001: A Space Odyssey looked like they might happen by 2001. The spark seemed to die though.
Space exploration and pushing the boundaries of human endeavour became unfashionable. Without the Cold War competitive streak, governments were less interested. Space became mostly about putting satellites in orbit rather than anything exciting. My childish dreams of the human race pushing out from Earth and starting to populate the solar system looks less and less likely with every passing year.
Oh well. I'm still hoping for AI and rejuvenation technology to happen in my lifetime.
Well, commerical space flight is a huge step in the right direction.
Agreed, but us poor slobs will still be stuck on Earth. Commercial space travel is for the elite of the elite, and the price tag will pound that one in to your forehead repeatedly.
As for the rejuvenation medics and such, as long as a capitolistic goverment is the world power then there will be no cure because there is no money in it.
And artificial intelligence is by no means attainable by a civilization without genuine intelligence.
In a civilization where people stab others in the back to climb to the top you will not create a better medicine, you will create a sharper knife. ************************************************ 00100 GOOD S!GS P!SS TH3 D3VS OFF!! 00100
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Commisar
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Posted - 2005.12.06 22:19:00 -
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Edited by: Commisar on 06/12/2005 22:21:43 Edited by: Commisar on 06/12/2005 22:19:52 Edited by: Commisar on 06/12/2005 22:19:34
Originally by: Vyre V'Umbra I'm just wondering if this is true with anyone else. I'm 21 years old and always was kind of interested with Space and other forms of life out there. I'm the type of guy that stares at the heavens above more than the average joe. Although, I must admit.... after playing this game for a short time my appetite for watching things about Space on TV has increased approximetly 100%. Recently, especially this week, some new Space shows were aired and I couldn't take my damn eyes off the TV. I've even had thoughts recently of going out and buying myself a telescope.
Damn this game is good.
Im 26 and I pretty much feel the same way. Last week I had to go to bed early because I had my exams the day after. As I tried to fall asleep I found myself cursing rl because I wanted to be "in space".
If you like programs about space you ought to check out the theorie of Plasma cosmology, really mind bending stuff. Very interesting.
Edit : and when I fail all my exams im suing CCP
Edit (again) : Because it would be the only way to get money for my subscription.
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Grimpak
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Posted - 2005.12.06 22:31:00 -
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Originally by: Gunstar Zero Edited by: Gunstar Zero on 06/12/2005 21:55:24 until I have my own personal Crow (fully fitted with mwd and weapons) the space program hasnt done it's job.
I prefer my Hel -------------------
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Harry Voyager
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Posted - 2005.12.06 22:32:00 -
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We need to find space's Spice Islands. Something valuable, and portable that can only be made or found in space. Once that's been found, space will be big again.
Advanced medicines are likely going to be the start of it, and possibly semiconductors. I really think we need to do major research on what we can actually do with space.
Harry Voyager ____________________ I'm not an idiot; I just play one on the forums. |
Commisar
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Posted - 2005.12.06 22:33:00 -
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Originally by: Harry Voyager
Advanced medicines are likely going to be the start of it, and possibly semiconductors. I really think we need to do major research on what we can actually do with space.
Harry Voyager
well do do have an unlimited amount of metals and other stuff in asteroids.
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Mercade
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Posted - 2005.12.06 22:51:00 -
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There's been extensive studies on space. Lots of space is very good for lots of stuff. Haven't heard any changes on that lately either.
Up until a manticore I'd say my favorite ship was a kingon bird of prey.. gotta love the cloak. But startrek 4 I think made alot of guys want one. BTW are EVE ships capable of terrestrial landing?
Originally by: kieron ...possible causes for an extended downtime, I think playing WoW would be close to the bottom of the list, probably between shaving cats and having dental work done w/o anethesia. |
Harry Voyager
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Posted - 2005.12.06 23:01:00 -
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Originally by: Commisar
Originally by: Harry Voyager
Advanced medicines are likely going to be the start of it, and possibly semiconductors. I really think we need to do major research on what we can actually do with space.
Harry Voyager
well do do have an unlimited amount of metals and other stuff in asteroids.
That's for after space flight is cheap, and workable for bulk operations. THe problem is, the investment needed to reach that point is to severe to make without a more profitable use of space funding it.
Harry Voyager ____________________ I'm not an idiot; I just play one on the forums. |
Empyre
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Posted - 2005.12.06 23:03:00 -
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Originally by: Kurren
Originally by: Valar
Originally by: Wanoah When I was a kid, Space seemed so much more exciting and relevant than it does these days. It's not just because I was a kid and I was excited about it all either. I grew up in the seventies and eighties, and there was still a lot of post-moon landings enthusiasm at first, then later the introduction of the shuttle really did look like a first step towards colonising space. A reusable ship to ferry stuff into orbit! Space stations like the one in 2001: A Space Odyssey looked like they might happen by 2001. The spark seemed to die though.
Space exploration and pushing the boundaries of human endeavour became unfashionable. Without the Cold War competitive streak, governments were less interested. Space became mostly about putting satellites in orbit rather than anything exciting. My childish dreams of the human race pushing out from Earth and starting to populate the solar system looks less and less likely with every passing year.
Oh well. I'm still hoping for AI and rejuvenation technology to happen in my lifetime.
Well, commerical space flight is a huge step in the right direction.
Agreed, but us poor slobs will still be stuck on Earth. Commercial space travel is for the elite of the elite, and the price tag will pound that one in to your forehead repeatedly.
As for the rejuvenation medics and such, as long as a capitolistic goverment is the world power then there will be no cure because there is no money in it.
And artificial intelligence is by no means attainable by a civilization without genuine intelligence.
In a civilization where people stab others in the back to climb to the top you will not create a better medicine, you will create a sharper knife.
think of it this way..the first handful of launches will no doubt be hit and miss while they work out the bugs..think of all the rich yuppies that will work the kinks out of the program before the prices come down for the rest of us! rich people serve a marine-like purpose afterall! ----- my playstyle is anti-pirate. what does this mean? it means you'll never catch me in a valuable ship and/or setup where it can be compromised. go on, trade your ammo for the scraps you'll get. |
babyblue
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Posted - 2005.12.06 23:13:00 -
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I'm xx years old and I totally agree. When I was a kid, I nagged my dad to make a mini-observatory in the roof of the house! Obviously he didn't and I still resent him for it. I mean what, a 6ft by 6ft hole in the roof? Not much for a seven year old to ask.
I owned a telescope and used to spend hours looking at lunar features, sketching maps and giving the features ghey names. Still look up at the sky but these days not so fascinated with the moon (dirty dust bowl) but more interested in the nature of existence in a philosophical sense. IS ANYBODY STILL AWAKE?
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dailyhazard
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Posted - 2005.12.06 23:19:00 -
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i wish eve was rl :[ ------------------------------------------------
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babyblue
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Posted - 2005.12.06 23:24:00 -
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Originally by: dailyhazard i wish eve was rl :[
It is. Replace getting podded with getting a smack in the eye from some nutter in the taxi queue outside a nightclub. Rule #1: never make eye contact with the nutter.
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Shinnen
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Posted - 2005.12.06 23:39:00 -
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Originally by: dailyhazard i wish eve was rl :[
rl is what you play during dt ---
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Jin Entres
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Posted - 2005.12.06 23:53:00 -
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Space daydreaming is something indeed.
Maybe if they found oil on the moon...
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babyblue
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Posted - 2005.12.07 00:08:00 -
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Edited by: babyblue on 07/12/2005 00:07:49
Originally by: Jin Entres Space daydreaming is something indeed.
Maybe if they found oil on the moon...
Wasn't there a probe recently dropped onto a moon of Saturn which had an almost entirely hydrocarbon surface? Somehow I don't see oil is the fuel of the future though. Good for cooking fries in though.
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Maya Rkell
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Posted - 2005.12.07 00:16:00 -
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Edited by: Maya Rkell on 07/12/2005 00:18:03 Titan? Yea.
Problem is getting there. Oh, not techonology. Political will. NASA took us to the Moon, then discovered burocracy. China will go back to the Moon, but no further.
And Bert Rutan has shown us the way to the stars.
On December 17, 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright flew their first aircraft. On December 17, 2003, SpaceShip one flew into space for the first time.
A true believer? You bet.
Harry Voyager, actually I'd say that they'll be the second springboard for a true space program. The first being zero-gravity synthesis in orbit of course.
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