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

Last post by al_infierno - Today at 03:47:44 PM

I think to a certain degree it has nothing to do with female space marines and more to do with meeting up with your friends at a club or a garage and getting away from all the shit that compulsory diversity and woke-ism brings in an average working day and all the other crap that comes with real life because 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

Don't get me wrong - I'm neither for or against - you do you over there and I'll do me over here

Like the vegans of this world - you can do that and I'll eat meat but don't be a dick and stand outside my restaurant calling me a flesh eating murderer

As I get older I realise the best most peaceful form of inclusivity is not to include any fucker at all

What doesn't make sense about this is why diversity and inclusion is this self-evidently abhorrent thing that must be "kept out" of a gaming space. Is play time really ruined because GW decided one faction is slightly more diverse?  Or if the shoe was on the other foot, would anyone be here crying the blues because a faction became less diverse? I doubt it.

At what point does the topic of diversity go from "it's OK to accept women and queer people in our hobby" to "oh my god, this is FORCED WOKE ISM and play time is ruined!"  Because to me it seems entirely arbitrary.

People are still entitled to make a choice - play games that include diversity, play games that don't

But the people that chose to play a game that didn't which is well within their right have now had the rules changed, lore changed and game changed to make sure the game without diversity they chose is now been made to include it because some people think they shouldn't get to a play a game that doesn't include it

"I specifically chose this game because it's not diverse, and the wokies ruined it by adding women" is a VERY bizarre way to frame your position on this issue.  It's pretty much just dancing around the explicit argument that Warhammer SHOULD only be men (or straight or white or what have you) and any deviation from that is "against lore."

Like, if that's your take on the whole thing fair enough I guess, but you understand how that's not exactly beating the "sexist neckbeard" allegations, right? 

#2

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

Last post by undercovergeek - Today at 03:36:02 PM

I think to a certain degree it has nothing to do with female space marines and more to do with meeting up with your friends at a club or a garage and getting away from all the shit that compulsory diversity and woke-ism brings in an average working day and all the other crap that comes with real life because 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

Don't get me wrong - I'm neither for or against - you do you over there and I'll do me over here

Like the vegans of this world - you can do that and I'll eat meat but don't be a dick and stand outside my restaurant calling me a flesh eating murderer

As I get older I realise the best most peaceful form of inclusivity is not to include any fucker at all

What doesn't make sense about this is why diversity and inclusion is this self-evidently abhorrent thing that must be "kept out" of a gaming space. Is play time really ruined because GW decided one faction is slightly more diverse?  Or if the shoe was on the other foot, would anyone be here crying the blues because a faction became less diverse? I doubt it.

At what point does the topic of diversity go from "it's OK to accept women and queer people in our hobby" to "oh my god, this is FORCED WOKE ISM and play time is ruined!"  Because to me it seems entirely arbitrary.

People are still entitled to make a choice - play games that include diversity, play games that don't

But the people that chose to play a game that didn't which is well within their right have now had the rules changed, lore changed and game changed to make sure the game without diversity they chose is now been made to include it because some people think they shouldn't get to a play a game that doesn't include it

#3

Enigmas of the Mystical / Re: Thermonator

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

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/

#4

General Discussion / Re: WANT!

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

oops

#5

General Discussion / Re: WANT!

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

oops

#6

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?

#7

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

#8

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.

#9

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.

#10

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.