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CommonShore
Jun 6, 2014

A true renaissance man


The funniest thing in any of these libertarian islands/nightmare boats which exist to get away from taxes and tyranny and what not is that it will take like 10 minutes for them to realize that the community will have operating costs for basic survival functions and they'll have to figure out how to make the residents pay their fair shares for it and they'll just end up reverse-engineering taxes under some dumbass new name like "blockchain-based residency contributions."

It will also be pretty funny when the whole thing just degenerates into a no-girls-allowed version of High Rise

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Knormal
Nov 11, 2001

Bugsy posted:

Now the thing is they don't even have an island yet.
https://twitter.com/molly0xFFF/status/1478557404082188294
Ha, I was wrong, it isn't some tiny island out in the middle of the Pacific, it's a tiny island right off the coast of Fiji, surrounded by already-existing resorts: https://www.google.com/maps/@-17.3224281,178.2375392,6379m/data=!3m1!1e3

Well at least that should make getting resources easier, but so much for being some independent entity. I have no idea how stuff works in Fiji, but I'm guessing they'll be subject to all the laws and regulations all those other resorts are.

Captain Hygiene
Sep 17, 2007

You mess with the crabbo...



https://twitter.com/molly0xFFF/status/1478574902898794498
:lmao:

Facebook Aunt
Oct 4, 2008

wiggle wiggle




Hub Cat posted:

Huh
City At Sea for Work, Live and Retire-Floating City


Floating City would would be more than a cruise ship, it is proposed to be a unique place to live, work, retire, vacation, or visit. The proposed voyage would continuously circle the globe, covering most of the world's coastal regions. Its large fleet of commuter aircraft and hydrofoils would ferry residents and visitors to and from shore. The airport on the ship's top deck would serve private and small commercial aircraft (up to about 40 passengers each). The proposed vessel's superstructure, rising twenty-five stories above its broad main deck, would house residential space, a library, schools, and a first-class hospital in addition to retail and wholesale shops, banks, hotels, restaurants, entertainment facilities, casinos, offices, warehouses, and light manufacturing and assembly enterprises. Finally, this concept would include a wide array of recreational and athletic facilities, worthy of a world-class resort, making Freedom Ship a veritable "City at the Seas."

I like that they are going to have an airport on the roof, so a solid roof. And solar power somehow. Less than 10% of the cabins have balconies, but even those aren't stated to be exterior balconies. It looks like at least 80% of the residents will never see sunlight. There is an outdoor space on the front with a waterslide, but since this is libertopia I assume there is a fee for service to use it, because it is nowhere near big enough for all 100,000 residents to have access. Better stock up on Vitamin D.

The Lone Badger
Sep 24, 2007

Blue Moonlight posted:

Because the negative environmental impact of actually moving this boat combined with that of cryptocurrency would probably be like a bullet to the brain for our planet.

Use the waste heat from the crypto servers to boil water to turn the propeller. The more bitcoin goes UP UP UP the faster the ship goes.

Nenonen
Oct 22, 2009

Mulla on aina kolkyt donaa taskussa

Facebook Aunt posted:

There is an outdoor space on the front with a waterslide, but since this is libertopia I assume there is a fee for service to use it, because it is nowhere near big enough for all 100,000 residents to have access. Better stock up on Vitamin D.

There is a fee, but in exchange you also get to go to the slide with an eight years old kid. Other services cost extra.

WonkyBob
Jan 1, 2013

Holy shit, you own a skirt?!
Are they going to attempt a trip to the moon once the island is up and running?

Ghost Leviathan
Mar 2, 2017

Exploration is ill-advised.
One of the key, fundamental things about libertarians is that they literally don't understand how the very basics of material conditions actually work.

This misunderstanding is fundamental to politics and civics as taught in most of the Western world under capitalism.

Sweevo
Nov 8, 2007

i sometimes throw cables away

i mean straight into the bin without spending 10+ years in the box of might-come-in-handy-someday first

im a fucking monster

Well first you acquire some land, then you sort out an internet connection, and the rest will figure itself out.

Blue Moonlight
Apr 28, 2005
Bitter and Sarcastic

WonkyBob posted:

Are they going to attempt a trip to the moon once the island is up and running?



On one hand, the video is filled with crypto in-jokes, so a “to the moon” reference wouldn’t be surprising.

On the other, the space shuttle has nothing to do with the moon.

ultrafilter
Aug 23, 2007

It's okay if you have any questions.


Blue Moonlight posted:

On the other, the space shuttle has nothing to do with the moon.

They don't know that.

WonkyBob
Jan 1, 2013

Holy shit, you own a skirt?!

Blue Moonlight posted:

On one hand, the video is filled with crypto in-jokes, so a “to the moon” reference wouldn’t be surprising.

On the other, the space shuttle has nothing to do with the moon.

"Bro, my iPhone is a million times faster than the NASA computers. That means we can send three million people to the moon"

Hub Cat
Aug 3, 2011

Trunk Lover

I love the Big Boat because you can tell they've given absolutely 0 thought to the fact they're going to have to on and offload 100s of tons of cargo per day just to keep people alive.

Hey anybody know how many trees I'm going to have to plant to offset the carbon from desalinating water for 100k people? Asking for a Kickstarter :thanks:

Hub Cat has a new favorite as of 21:59 on Jan 7, 2022

Sweevo
Nov 8, 2007

i sometimes throw cables away

i mean straight into the bin without spending 10+ years in the box of might-come-in-handy-someday first

im a fucking monster

It honestly seems like some kind of stupid business/marketing degree bullshit project where the idea doesn't matter they just want to see how you go about planning and promoting it. Except the guys seem way too invested in it for that to be the case.

I do love how they brag about how it must be a real proposal because they formed a limited company. Well done lads you filled in a form and paid the Ł10 registration fee.

ilmucche
Mar 16, 2016

What did you say the strategy was?
Love the idea of having planes land on the boat while people are splashing in the pool next to the runway

Hub Cat
Aug 3, 2011

Trunk Lover

Not gonna bother with the link because the project is a boring Christian redemption flic but lol at the pic


Unisex Power Tie


P-P-P-Power Tie posted:

Story

MANIFESTING POWER TIE (0nly TIE) - made to order, please e-mail color to make

If you are serious about manifesting your Future. Fabric can vary depending on availability. Order 1 or 100 as a promotional item.


The Manifesting Power Tie empowers the user to:


Stand out with a unique accessory


Wear a feminine version of a tie


Infuse the lava rocks with essential oils to boost the olfactory system


Receiving a boost in self-esteem


Made to order ( Color will be matched to best effort) For orders of 100 or larger please e-mail Dr. Reyna


"By infusing the power tie with essential oils, the lava rocks activate the olfactory system, increasing the power tie, making it a Manifesting Power tie.

Risks and challenges
The risk is that everyone loves the men's ties so much that refuse to wear anythign different.
Protip: If you're asking for half a million dollars please at least run spellcheck.

Hub Cat has a new favorite as of 21:38 on Jan 20, 2022

Harveygod
Jan 4, 2014

YEEAAH HEH HEH HEEEHH

YOU KNOW WHAT I'M SAYIN

THIS TRASH WAR AIN'T GONNA SOLVE ITSELF YA KNOW

Hub Cat posted:

Not gonna bother with the link because the project is a boring Christian redemption flic but lol at the pic


I'm not sure what my air conditioner's Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio has to do with Christianity but I'm ready to learn.

Infinitum
Jul 30, 2004


I didn't know you could evolve Powertie into Manifesttie using an Essential Oil Stone, and it becomes a Lava type?! Incredible.

This will really improve my line up when I take on the Elite 4

Male Tiers
Dec 27, 2012

Why don't you just lay down your weapons now?
My friend found the next Star Citizen: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lovaithope/the-genesis-odyssey. Per my friend: "They're going to assemble a team of top-tier global talent, take 7 years to build a giant game of the best quality, and get a billion dollars income from it"

Who does top-tier talent include, you might ask?

quote:

For example, we have our hearts set on some of the World of Warcraft film crew members, setting the tone for the environment and characters in our game. Enjoy some of the great behind-the-scenes details of Warcraft the film provided below to understand the genuinely spectacular detail we would accomplish with this team. We know this is merely a film and not a video game, but it is similar to on-set work for in-game assets.

They also post detailed salaries for everyone they are going to hire.

For example:

quote:

Lawyer - $60-120k
Physicist, Mathematician/Professor - $80-130k

What will the game be about?

quote:

This game will be a behemoth task to complete, and the following is what you should expect. Try to imagine Skyrim: Elder Scrolls intermingled with modern-day GTA 5. Since we are primarily in the ancient timeframe's due to the script of the bible, we would begin in the Garden of Eden and travel through time as several characters coming upon a Revelations chapter finale. Our team will decide if the game will be a seven, four or two-part series. Unless our team can pull it off, we are aiming for one gigantic game with compressed files so that you may enjoy it without the need for a high-end playing station of your choice. Whether you like your console (Xbox/Playstation) or your computer, we would like to make it cross-platform ( That's a hint ).
...
Now imagine Passion of the Christ ( The motion picture ) intermingled with the very intense scenes of Jesus, the return, birth and baptism, death and resurrection all in one game. Spoiler alert - You will NOT be playing as Jesus. From Adam and Eve to Noah to David and Joseph up to Jesus and Paul and John. If you have not read the Bible, feel free to learn or get a sneak peek of what's coming. We want to base it off the NKJV bible and would have it word for word from beginning to end - cover to cover. During gameplay, your friends or family watching can follow along in their very own bibles, capturing a glimpse of how certain historical events took place. We will be hiring historians and theologians, working together to manufacture the word to be completely playable. We will also hire voice actors for different languages, so yes! If you live in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, South America, or Oceanic, you have nothing to worry about.

Captain Hygiene
Sep 17, 2007

You mess with the crabbo...



Awful Kickstarters Vol II: Spoiler alert - You will NOT be playing as Jesus

WaywardWoodwose
May 19, 2008

The woods are lovely, dark, and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.
Getting strong "The game Bible" vibes from this .

http://www.thegamebible.com/currentstatus/

Byzantine
Sep 1, 2007

Make a game about the Harrowing of Hell, you cowards.

Paladinus
Jan 11, 2014

heyHEYYYY!!!

Byzantine posted:

Make a game about the Harrowing of Hell, you cowards.

It's called Doom.

Sweevo
Nov 8, 2007

i sometimes throw cables away

i mean straight into the bin without spending 10+ years in the box of might-come-in-handy-someday first

im a fucking monster

I love a classic "I have an idea - it's every recent AAA game mixed together, just need to find people to do all the work". You don't seem to see it so much these days.

Hub Cat
Aug 3, 2011

Trunk Lover

WANTED: Somebody to go back in time with me. This is not a joke. British Columbia, Canada. You'll get paid after we get back. Must bring your own money. Investment not guaranteed. I have only done this once before.


Edit:Awful Kickstarter Vol II: Investment not Guaranteed

Edit2: I wonder how Bethesda would feel about them using Whiterun in their KS video

Hub Cat has a new favorite as of 22:53 on Feb 4, 2022

Knormal
Nov 11, 2001

Hub Cat posted:

Unisex Power Tie


Protip: If you're asking for half a million dollars please at least run spellcheck.
$10 - Tie and course:


$100 - Tie and necklace:


Oh, you want the necklace and the course?

Dunno-Lars
Apr 7, 2011
:norway:

:iiam:



Male Tears posted:

My friend found the next Star Citizen: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lovaithope/the-genesis-odyssey. Per my friend: "They're going to assemble a team of top-tier global talent, take 7 years to build a giant game of the best quality, and get a billion dollars income from it"

Who does top-tier talent include, you might ask?

They also post detailed salaries for everyone they are going to hire.

For example:

What will the game be about?

You don't get a copy of the game until the 1000 CAD level... You got spaceship.jpg for much cheaper then that.

Captain Hygiene
Sep 17, 2007

You mess with the crabbo...



Good news, folks

The Bible 5e has successfully been funded! :toot:

I was gonna make a joke about us finally NOT being able to play as Jesus together, until I realized that there are actually separate Bible rpg kickstarters going on right now.

But never fear:

FAQs posted:


Can I play as [Judas, Satan, Jesus, etc.]?

No.

You can also play as nobody interesting in this one!

Knormal
Nov 11, 2001

Does being the DM count as playing as God?

ce gars
Dec 31, 2007




Whoops!

AlbieQuirky
Oct 9, 2012

Just me and my 🌊dragon🐉 hanging out

Captain Hygiene posted:

Good news, folks

The Bible 5e has successfully been funded! :toot:

I was gonna make a joke about us finally NOT being able to play as Jesus together, until I realized that there are actually separate Bible rpg kickstarters going on right now.

But never fear:

You can also play as nobody interesting in this one!

I’ll give money to anyone who lets me play as one of Elijah’s bears :tbear:

The Lone Badger
Sep 24, 2007

AlbieQuirky posted:

I’ll give money to anyone who lets me play as one of Elijah’s bears :tbear:

I always thought it was a textbook example of Summon Nature's Ally IV.

Voyager I
Jun 29, 2012

This is how your posting feels.
🐥🐥🐥🐥🐥
Eh, making a biblical module for DnD is pretty close to just backporting anyhow.

Len
Jan 21, 2008

Pouches, bandages, shoulderpad, cyber-eye...

Bitchin'!


Why wouldn't you want to be Jesus and the apostles? A group of murderhobos that just go around trying to get people to not be awful is a fine quest hook

Captain Hygiene
Sep 17, 2007

You mess with the crabbo...



I'm already amazed when Christians I know accept some level of D&D, I would fully expect an option to roleplay as Jesus in a tabletop rpg would instantly send everyone back to the raging satanic panic days.

Sweevo
Nov 8, 2007

i sometimes throw cables away

i mean straight into the bin without spending 10+ years in the box of might-come-in-handy-someday first

im a fucking monster

My fav is when they try to put religious stuff into other games and end up having to decide how many Hit Points an archangel has, or what spells an apostle can cast.

AceOfFlames
Oct 9, 2012

Sunday School Dropouts, a podcast where this adorable couple of a "former Christian and non-believing sort of Jew" read through the Bible chapter by chapter did a three-part episode where they played Testament and it looked pretty neat. It helps that it apparently gives equal status to all the religions of the time (not just Christianity) and gives each unique mechanics.

AceOfFlames has a new favorite as of 13:46 on Feb 9, 2022

Autechresaint
Jan 25, 2012
Someone is selling $400 sheets of lenticular plastic as an 'invisibility shield'

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/invisibility-shield/invisibility-shield

$250,000 raised so far...

It is featured in 'projects we love at kickstarter' and is advertised all over youtube.
edit: wasn't facebook, it's youtube that i keep getting ads for it..

Autechresaint has a new favorite as of 20:36 on Apr 7, 2022

Captain Hygiene
Sep 17, 2007

You mess with the crabbo...



brb, paying $400 for a 2'x3' sheet of plastic that I will briefly attempt to contort myself to hide behind once before becoming embarrassed at myself and never looking at it again

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Fools Infinite
Mar 21, 2006
Journeyman
They got really creative with the background choices where the sheet only covers details made of straight horizontal lines.

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