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[Ormagodenator]

NuclearBuddha wrote...

XVI: The Dream Out of Time

I really need to start reading this

[Alphyn]

Andaius20 wrote...

I have a question for you folks, a nice gal over at the Garrus thread was talking about getting her masters in culinary arts then another poster mentioned making Garrus shaped cookies and then Tali shaped ones. I convinced her to go through with making Tali or even the whole crew cookies. She asked for a pic or screenshot to model after. Do you guys want to put forth a tali thread sanctioned pic for this model? If you don't care I'll grab one from my gallery.

I think Rune should have the honours.

[Azint]

Buddha, when I saw this, I thought you may like it.

[Lividity Jones]

Azint wrote...

Buddha, when I saw this, I thought you may like it.

This... might be the greatest thing I've ever seen.

Or at least an honorable mention.

[NuclearBuddha]

Azint wrote...
Buddha, when I saw this, I thought you may like it.

As it started I though "ha, looks like Machine Girl!"  and then the credits began and I LOL'd.

[RedTracer7]

Andaius20 wrote...

I have a question for you folks, a nice gal over at the Garrus thread was talking about getting her masters in culinary arts then another poster mentioned making Garrus shaped cookies and then Tali shaped ones. I convinced her to go through with making Tali or even the whole crew cookies. She asked for a pic or screenshot to model after. Do you guys want to put forth a tali thread sanctioned pic for this model? If you don't care I'll grab one from my gallery.

Thats weird.  If you type "Tali'Zorah Cookie" into Google, one of the images on the first page happens to be the first image I ever posted to this thread.  

[Alphyn]

Runescapeguy9 wrote...
I lol'd.
Though I have to admit, I didn't think about side view.

Ah, c'mon man. You're the best damn Talimancer alive. It's only fair that Tali cookies get your sketches. 

[Alphyn]

Runescapeguy9 wrote...
Er...Best is a point of view.....
And I'd rather someone who's art doesn't suck get cookified.

And that's the thing: they don't suck.

[Andaius20]

Well you guys want to go the road of a Tali thread sanctioned pic? I'll tell her.

[Azint]

RedTracer7

Imma practice my stabbin'!

[RedTracer7]

Azint wrote...

RedTracer7

Imma practice my stabbin'!

WHY HAS NO ON BROGHT THIS UP?!!!?  :O:O

For that matter, why didn't I think of it!?

And I'm not a robot!

[NuclearBuddha]

Andaius20 wrote...

Well you guys want to go the road of a Tali thread sanctioned pic? I'll tell her.

[NuclearBuddha]

In the immediate aftermath, however, I heard a weak cry from the adjoining room where Miss Zorah lodged. Forgetting all propriety in my concern for her safety, though I gave no thought at the moment to what could possibly have befallen her in the safety of her own room, I rushed into the corridor to attempt to make certain she was well. Much to my relief, she quickly responded to my frantic knocks at her door, perhaps having paused only to don her veil. Her breath came in quick gasps, however, so I assumed that perhaps she had been woken suddenly by the collapse of the church.

I swiftly made my apologies and would have returned to my room, but she placed a small hand on my arm to stop me. She had suffered a terrible nightmare, it seemed, and apologized for disturbing me with her involuntary cry. Further, she invited me to sit with her for a while and work on the translation of the black book. I was astonished to find it still in my hand and perhaps this surprise kept me from properly declining the invitation.  Instead, I allowed her to draw me into the small and poorly appointed room, though I at least did not allow my gaze too linger on her dressing gown. Due to the enfeebling effects of her hereditary illness she returned to bed, though she seemed quite energetic despite the lateness of the hour and the uncanny events just experienced. Still loath to intrude, I reluctantly acquiesced and pulled up a chair at the bedside, if only to help take her mind off whatever dreams had plagued her.

Together we worked, reading as if old friends over a much-loved work of literature. Her native facility with even the peculiar archaic and debased Romanian of the margin notes sped the work on the more ancient language considerably, for the notes were often a commentary on some textual oddity. As we sat together, she excitedly placed her soft, chill hand on mine following the unraveling of a particularly thorny passage, startling me somewhat with the gesture of familiarity. Looking up, I fancied that for a moment I met her eyes through the sheer cloth of her veil, for it seemed that she was returning my surprised regard with considerable boldness. Struck by the seeming intensity of her gaze, I inquired if anything was amiss.

“Nothing, Shepard,” she replied, lightly. The smile audible in those words seemed a balm to the soul nigh-overwhelmed by the recent events which had tried the fortitude, both physical and mental, with their witness.

[Andaius20]

It doesn't have to be right now. My initial suggestion to her was a portrait style looking at you type of shot.



Like this.



However since I asked her in the interests of the whole Tali thread as I thought everyone would get a kick out of it here too. An agreed group sanctioned pic isn't out of the question.

[Azint]

RedTracer7 wrote...

WHY HAS NO ON BROGHT THIS UP?!!!?  :O:O

For that matter, why didn't I think of it!?

And I'm not a robot!

I've had that macro sitting in my images folder for several days now. I found it difficult to find a good oppurtunity, so I posted it without a care.

[Aesaar]

Going to use recent posts about quarian dreadnoughts to post these ideas:

Pre-exile, I'd expect the quarians to have built dreadnoughts to the Treaty of Farixen's limit (maybe violating it a bit). If we assume the Turians try to maintain a consistent number (37, as of 2183), that would make the quarian number 7 or 8. A few would wind up destroyed in the Morning War, but it's possible they might have salvaged or bought one or two in the 300 years since then.

Of course, the Treaty of Farixen only imposes restrictions on numbers. An easy way to get around that would be to make your dreadnoughts the best, biggest, and most powerful ships out there. That's what I imagine they did. So, while their dreadnoughts might be 300 years old, I could see them as significatly bigger (and therefore having a longer main gun, or guns) than their turian equivalents.

And a gun that threw a projectile with the kinetic energy of a 38kt bomb 300 years ago would still do so now. Their armor and drives would probably be what aged most noticeably.

On Liveships: I don't think converting a dreadnought would make sense. Sure, they're big, but the huge amount of armor and internal bracing required for a warship would prevent easy modification to the internal structure. To grow crops, you need a lot of space. A large freighter would be far easier to modify, and wouldn't require the sacrifice of a major part of the Fleet's security. And the Rayya's shape really doesn't make sense for a warship design. Way too big a target.

In addition, a dreadnought offers very few advantages over a cruiser for scientific purposes, so why throw away a useful ship?

Neema is probably one of the Fleet's dreadnoughts, though, I'll agree with that.

Christ, I've got to stop taking 40 minutes to write a reply.  This is why I don't post more often.

Modifié par Aesaar, 18 juillet 2010 - 05:26 .

[RiptideX1090]

Reckoning is done... should be up soon, I think.

[Someone With Mass]

Hey, everyone.



Oh, I have to stop falling asleep in front of the computer. I'm always waking up with a numb arm.

[Lividity Jones]

NuclearBuddha wrote...

In the immediate aftermath, however, I heard a weak cry from the adjoining room where Miss Zorah lodged. Forgetting all propriety in my concern for her safety, though I gave no thought at the moment to what could possibly have befallen her in the safety of her own room, I rushed into the corridor to attempt to make certain she was well. Much to my relief, she quickly responded to my frantic knocks at her door, perhaps having paused only to don her veil. Her breath came in quick gasps, however, so I assumed that perhaps she had been woken suddenly by the collapse of the church.

I swiftly made my apologies and would have returned to my room, but she placed a small hand on my arm to stop me. She had suffered a terrible nightmare, it seemed, and apologized for disturbing me with her involuntary cry. Further, she invited me to sit with her for a while and work on the translation of the black book. I was astonished to find it still in my hand and perhaps this surprise kept me from properly declining the invitation.  Instead, I allowed her to draw me into the small and poorly appointed room, though I at least did not allow my gaze too linger on her dressing gown. Due to the enfeebling effects of her hereditary illness she returned to bed, though she seemed quite energetic despite the lateness of the hour and the uncanny events just experienced. Still loath to intrude, I reluctantly acquiesced and pulled up a chair at the bedside, if only to help take her mind off whatever dreams had plagued her.

Together we worked, reading as if old friends over a much-loved work of literature. Her native facility with even the peculiar archaic and debased Romanian of the margin notes sped the work on the more ancient language considerably, for the notes were often a commentary on some textual oddity. As we sat together, she excitedly placed her soft, chill hand on mine following the unraveling of a particularly thorny passage, startling me somewhat with the gesture of familiarity. Looking up, I fancied that for a moment I met her eyes through the sheer cloth of her veil, for it seemed that she was returning my surprised regard with considerable boldness. Struck by the seeming intensity of her gaze, I inquired if anything was amiss.

“Nothing, Shepard,” she replied, lightly. The smile audible in those words seemed a balm to the soul nigh-overwhelmed by the recent events which had tried the fortitude, both physical and mental, with their witness.

Yesss...

Yeeesss...

Yeeeeeesssss...

[RedTracer7]

Azint wrote...

RedTracer7 wrote...

WHY HAS NO ON BROGHT THIS UP?!!!?  :O:O

For that matter, why didn't I think of it!?

And I'm not a robot!

I've had that macro sitting in my images folder for several days now. I found it difficult to find a good oppurtunity, so I posted it without a care.

That made my night, thats for sure.  

[Azint]

NuclearBuddha wrote...

Further, she invited me to sit with her for a while and work on the translation of the black book.

Giggity.