I'm disappointed that it's not a photo of a dildo.

Hoping it can look like this

Or this?

PS: I've been running without coms disabled for a couple weeks now. Someone suggested that it improved framerate. Can't tell any difference, but I do like the quiet :-)

Anytime I am near a commed up squad I lagGǪ seriously I suspect Coms are possibly the largest source of lag.

I'll be throwing in for a Bastard Warbarge Barge
Hoping it can look like this

I liked the ship from that movie. The crossed swords will need to be changed to NKs but indeed.

Or this?

PS: I've been running without coms disabled for a couple weeks now. Someone suggested that it improved framerate. Can't tell any difference, but I do like the quiet :-)

I got a kill with the move controller! and happy holiday bastards

and that thing will never be touched again. WOW. just no.

Is a mic required for duna? Also is tank skills required? I have 0pts in vehicles.
The only corp that has sent me an invite and they would probably reject me
Guess Ill have to hope for a Nos Nothi warbarge

I got a kill with the move controller! and happy holiday bastards

and that thing will never be touched again. WOW. just no.

PC changes are really interesting. It's never been my thing, but I guess I might be incentivized to try it out eventually

Anybody know of any PC corps that are willing to let me run around like a headless chicken in suboptimal gear?

Phase Two
We want to allow Corporations to be measured on their collective Warbarge Fleets. The Corporation will then be able to invest in power structure/umbrella that either increases the power of each individual Warbarge module or grants brand new bonuses to the Corporation, tentatively called Warbarge Command. Modules will only work while the Corporations have a strong enough membership of real players (no alts), as measured by Loyalty Ranks or be gated in construction by membership, making it necessary to go out and recruit and train new players to get to the upper echelon of power.


I don't see any problem with this system; what am I missing? Also, nothing prevents them from tweaking the Loyalty Formula, should AUR prove to play too heavy a part.

It's the loyalty rank formula that's the problem. If it's tweaked to actually show activity/prowess then it'll be an adequate metric, but in its current state it means that you can directly translate money into game strength.

There are top 10 players on the leaderboards who aren't past rank 6 because they haven't bought AUR - if you have a tiny fraction of their time investment put in but have bought a merc pack, you'll outrank them. That's ridiculous. It's completely unreasonable to suggest such a brokenly money dependent system should be the gauge for strength, as well as inherently giving strength itself.


I suspect Rattati is smart enough to see the problem, though, so hopefully it won't actually happen like this.

Happy Holidays Bastards!

Since we're in the Locker Room, thought I'd share with you guys the project I'll be working on today :-) Last month, the woman of the house decided that it was time to refinish our ancient and ill-weathered oak table. A test, no doubt, of this newlywed gamer's masculinity.

Two weeks ago:
The piece o' crap, stripped and sanded

She wanted a black stain. Researched a ton of different dyes, stains and "ebonizing" methods (iron acetate (rust+vinegar) is freakin' neat but looked like too much work). Opted to use India Ink; supposedly, this is what folks use to refinish/restore pianos.

Last weekend (1st coat, India Ink)
Base
Table Top
Table Top Profile

The wood absorbed much of the first coat of ink; got the look she wanted after second coat; applied a third to the table top for good measure. You can see the table and base at two coats in the sample images to follow.

Next, had to decide on a finish; she wanted low gloss; we needed something which could withstand abuse. The table is to be positioned alongside a large window (UV) in our dining room (moisture, water rings, splashes, drops, writing, heavy use, etc). Narrowed options down to a few water-resistant products; started with the most durable of the three, a marine-grade spar varnish. Figured it best to test on samples before moving forward.

Earlier this week (Sample)
1st coat spar varnish (wet)
2nd coat spar varnish (partially dried)

After a few days of curing, I beat the hell out of this poor sample. Hot coffee, ice water, writing, scratching, dropping plates, slamming bowls and beer cans. Unable to produce a water ring or streak, dent or scratch. Endured every form of future abuse I could conceive (bar chewing) and faltered only under extreme abuse. More than satisfied.

Yesterday (1st coat, Spar Varnish)
Base (partially dried)
Table Top (partially dried)

Applying second coat of varnish later today. We're traveling through the new year so it'll have plenty of time to off-gas before the third (and hopefully final) coat. Will follow up once complete come January.

I got a kill with the move controller! and happy holiday bastards

and that thing will never be touched again. WOW. just no.

You know what's sad?
Raven is PFC and Deadly is Recruit.
Raven put in $10 and Deadly put in $0
Raven is 16 months old, Deadly has been here since the very beginning.

WTF CCP.

@Void.
If I had the link...

Just thought I'd share that Mollerz is alive and well and knifing people elsewhere.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPtrHyM9czY&feature=youtu.be

Spot the Bayeth in the crew (it only shows PSN ID's).
Clue: I've spent so long playing Dust with precision mods I'm very good at passively watching the minimap, he didn't catch me that match.

Plenty of laughs were had.

Now that I've unlocked the knife as well I'll be running it too. Prepare for more lolzy vids from us.

Just thought I'd share that Mollerz is alive and well and knifing people elsewhere.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPtrHyM9czY&feature=youtu.be

Spot the Bayeth in the crew (it only shows PSN ID's).
Clue: I've spent so long playing Dust with precision mods I'm very good at passively watching the minimap, he didn't catch me that match.

Plenty of laughs were had.

Now that I've unlocked the knife as well I'll be running it too. Prepare for more lolzy vids from us.

Merry Christmahanukwanzika Bastards!

You forgot Yuletide.
Edit: And Newtonmas

Looking good.
Also I agree with most of your choices
I used to run the wood finishing devision of a paint manufacturing company for the interior of BC.
Couple warnings/things to note
Spar varnish will have a gradual colour change, likely nothing anyone will notice over time, but the top (higher light exposure) will not be the same as the base in at the long run.
Cross linked 100% solids coating would have been bulletproof and best colour stability, but damn that stuff is a challenge to work with.
Depending on how many coats of spar you plan to use, I would recommend using a high gloss for the next two coats. Sand at a 220 grit between coats and finish with two coats of low gloss. Higher durability that wayGǪ still would not chew on it through
Ink is awesome to work with. I also like alcohol spray stains, because they active a depth variation even on older hard woods. But you need a spray shop to get that on properly, and likely a licensed applicator depending on local regulations. (that **** goes BOOM real easy)
Keep us posted, I want to see the final pics

And a Festivus for the rest of us.