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#1

Enigmas of the Mystical / Re: Thermonator

Last post by ArizonaTank - Today at 03:34:12 PM

It costs less than $10K. Bulk, "wolfpack" discounts are available.

It has:
-30ft firing range
-Remote operation
-Obstacle avoidance
-Laser sighting
-Lidar mapping
-FPV navigation
-Instant ARC ignition

Recommended Uses
-Wildfire Control and Prevention
-Agricultural Management
-Ecological Conservation
-Snow and Ice Removal
-Entertainment and SFX

https://throwflame.com/products/thermonator-robodog/

#2

General Discussion / Re: WANT!

Last post by ArizonaTank - Today at 03:32:15 PM

oops

#3

General Discussion / Re: WANT!

Last post by ArizonaTank - Today at 03:25:41 PM

oops

#4

Computer Gaming / Sins Of a Solar Empire 2

Last post by solops - Today at 03:25:34 PM

SoaSE-2----

Who has it?
Is it any good?
How is it different from SoaSE-1?

#5

Enigmas of the Mystical / Thermonator

Last post by steve58 - Today at 03:23:33 PM

A pet "dog" for the Terminator.     This puppy has, not only a flamethrower, but a laser sight and lidar terrain mapping.  All for under $10K.

https://gizmodo.com/thermonator-the-flame-throwing-robot-dog-can-now-be-y-1851429292

#6

Computer Gaming / Re: Campaign Series Vietnam

Last post by Old TImer - Today at 03:06:09 PM

...I have a series of Tet related scenarios that deal with Hue from David Galster.

This is timely.    https://www.amazon.com/Hue-1968-Mark-Bowden-audiobook/dp/B0721TLZKT/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3SNXAFVQ3XFZ7&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1D1uwzFZLfisqGff5ZK6Ug2PaVGBjAzzbjtbAtA2EGzLkOLT0hP4YPbwm88LoiXwiNcbBRB2jcCJqaqXEl_sYpNI44Gs1tl2PL8fI0t2XvPNa_3BCPxHmumd2vXgME-ZrhjB78tSiu4CBbL9e3JrjvTCNb4yffqS6h6pq_rhBIgNbI4HpTp8YwueKl4kRhbWscJLGE93b6j3UmGKBp_BOO-tWGkAwIrLZuV3N0AhwAQ.0byXPwuI3KL4DWAMiu3iZQQJpyEzO5tV6nE24mlPZRE&dib_tag=se&keywords=battle+of+hue&qid=1713902606&sprefix=battle+of+hue%2Caps%2C129&sr=8-4
Reading a fantastic book on the Battle of Hue 

Good stuff.

#7

Current Events / Re: Russia's War Against Ukrai...

Last post by W8taminute - Today at 01:42:15 PM

Poland also announced (I think yesterday) that they would be willing to host tactical nukes in their country.

#8

Current Events / Re: Russia's War Against Ukrai...

Last post by ArizonaTank - Today at 01:41:27 PM

With so many 'Jesus Christ Russia' moments over the last two years+ I just don't know what to expect.

To keep the wife from freaking out, I have invested in a bottle of iodine tablets. We are just a few miles from an F-35 base, so I doubt they will help. But my wife feels better for having them.

#9

Computer Gaming / Re: 40k Custodes - Who here ha...

Last post by W8taminute - Today at 01:39:31 PM

you've come to play soldiers to get away from all that and here in the microcosm of 40k it didn't exist and it was you and your army and your friends and now it's invading that bit of peace and quiet you had from the world

This is key to why I get so upset about this stuff.  Can't I be left alone to enjoy my toy soldiers in peace and quiet?


Also, forgive me for mentioning this, but remember, the enemy seeks to kill, steal, and destroy.  This is but one small example of that manifestation.  See, although I don't play WH40K miniatures, I'm still upset by this issue.  I got angry and let the enemy win with respect to his desire for destruction.  But I do enjoy playing my games and if I had some plastic toy soldiers I would play with them as well despite my middle age. 

I think a lot of gamers just want to be left alone and allowed to play their games in peace sans the controversies of this stupid real life.

#10

Current Events / Re: Russia's War Against Ukrai...

Last post by JudgeDredd - Today at 01:17:37 PM

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/01/26/us-nuclear-bombs-lackenheath-raf-russia-threat-hiroshima/

to be housed...not there yet.

Anyway - enough of this side show (that I admittedly started)...back to Russian bashing!