MechaFizz

Okay, after reading through all the Q/As, I think I’ve got it: A month after the crash, Dave was rescued. However, the riddle makes no mention of Bob or Sarah at this point. Thus, I feel it’s safe to presume the latter two as dead. Given that there were wild albatross on the island, events could have played out in one of two ways that would lead to Dave’s eventual suicide. Scenario #1: On the island, the three survivors go hungry without food. Eventually, Bob and Sarah die of starvation. Dave, however, lives to be rescued. When he eats the albatross at the restaurant after his rescue, he realizes that they could’ve eaten the albatross on the island and then perhaps Bob and Sarah may have lived as well. With misplaced remorse for not realizing this while all three were still alive on the island, Dave commits suicide. Scenario #2: On the island, the three survivors were left with only a small amount of rations from the plane that had washed ashore with them. As time passed, these rations dwindled down to only enough to feed one person. Maddened with hunger and isolation, the three of them fight to the death for the remaining food and Dave emerges as the winner and lives to be rescued. When he eats the albatross at the restaurant after his rescue, he realizes that they could’ve hunted the albatross on the island to feed themselves. After this realization, Dave, guilt-ridden, commits suicide. So did I get it? Adieu, - MechaFizz

I’d be interested in taking the Promathus CEOs & Union bosses, but I’m inclined to leave those to Lewathetoa, since he draws such detailed and awesome characters. But if they need to be “very small”, then maybe his style isn’t ideal as detail may be lost. Hmm… I’d also like to take on the Industrial pic, maybe the Enlightened scene, and possibly basics text pic. The Cargo Star might also be fun, but I’ll probably get to it last, depending. And did you have anything particular in mind for the space under the writing rules? Also, what’s the verdict on the neutral clan in Zien? And if “yes”, does it need a logo? Actually, does it even have a name yet? Yeah, rub it in. Adieu, - MechaFizz

Thanks. Also, now that I actually gave a good look at the scoreboard (), how exactly does the scoring system work? My apologies if this was explained before and I missed it. If that’s the case, you may just point me back there. Adieu, - MechaFizz

What the My SS isn’t titled “Ignoble Head”, it’s titled “Ignoble Hero” – as in, what a Toa is! As the chairman of Story Fit, you’re not allowed to make typos As for the exercise, maybe I’ll write something, maybe not. Going back and trying one of the ones I missed might be fun, though. Maybe combining several into one story. Just one question, what do you do to a full-time SFer that misses an exercise? Adieu, - MechaFizz

My story for last week’s exercise is finally up. My apologies for the lateness. Ignoble Hero Adieu, - MechaFizz

I saw you bump this three times or so yesterday. It’s weird that nobody’s commented. You said my name again ! Seriously, bones, you’re going to cause my head to turn into a black hole. It’s good to see the extra Teralpid info on the wiki . Though, I honestly didn’t expect you to use my original wording for the physical description so closely, not that I have a problem with that. Though, I never intended for “Vonuk is a good reference…” to be included in the description – I was more saying “I think a more generalized physical description should be included, as, while Vonuk is about average for a Teralpid, referring the reader to him is sort of ‘limiting,’ giving a ‘cookie cutter’ impression” – but, on the other hand, it does help to paint the picture in accompaniment to the general description, so, yeah, it’s all good . I already looked at the Multiverse Guide V3 and Denizens and Guide Art results and it all looks good. You can see my latest comment on the Guide Art in the results entry . Also looked at the CC Episode 2 and it’s also looking good. Chapters are short so far, but I saw Swert say they’ll get up to length soon, so no worries there. I also like the decided title – “Escape the Fire” is definitely more fitting than “Escape from the Fire”. The former sounds a bit more like a command, which fits the setting of Tanuuk perfectly . And I think I just responded to all the bullet points in reverse XD. The Paracosmos stuff sort of goes over my head, unfortunately, so I just skimmed over that. I know, I know, shame on me . Adieu, - MechaFizz

Well, I don't know what he intended, but it looks like a sun, and all the triangles on it give me a sense of equality. Lots of different parts, equal in size etc. Ah, I see now. That makes sense enough . Again, I’m happy it won, as I didn’t care much for my own Brethren logo. So congrats. Have a look at that page of the guide and lemme know if you feel it's okay. I don't see any problem with them. Well, they all look good, but Red Skull looks a little blurry – like it’s slightly out of focus. Though, that might be because of file reformatting or some such thing. Eh, it’s your call, really, if you want the original .ppt file or not . Just thought I’d put the option out there. I’m flattered, but I actually considered your work to be among the better pieces in the category. I feared that Bonesiii and Swert would prefer your more simplistic designs over my more elaborate ones – your Rockfoot one in particular, so I’m not surprised it won. In fact, I think it may have been my favorite of the logos from other competitors – which was really a shame, because my Rockfoot logo was also my favorite from my own . Either way, though, I’m happy with the verdict, as I feel Bonesiii and Swert definitely picked the better of my works, so I’m happy the other slots went to different contestants . Adieu, - MechaFizz

This seems like it might be fun. Can I sign up here, or do I have to go back and find the first entry? Also, for criterion #2, are we restricted to only using six characters period, or can we have others that are just hangin’ out in the background or give directions through hand gestures without actually speaking? In both cases they’d remain nameless. Also, though I just jumped on, I vote 2-3 week deadline. That seems to me like it would be enough time to churn out something decent. Well, on the word count toolbar you can choose “Characters (no spaces)”, but I’m not sure that’s exactly what you’re asking. Also, criterion #6 should pose an interesting challenge for native British English speakers (“color” vs. “colour”) . Adieu, - MechaFizz

Right. Like I said, your list is better – it has more variety while still staying relatively true to my original idea. It’s not like you included anything too outlandish, like Lightning or Psionics . Though, Ice, Lava, and Plant Life are pushing it a bit, but I really like the idea of root-entwined-cave dwellers, so it’s all good . Alright, I'll add all that. And maybe there should be something about differences in the females’ physique – like shorter, smaller tusks, etc. But then again, I don’t want to get too obsessive about it, so it’s your call. Oh, and on a side note, brawny doesn’t equal bulky – some Teralpids can be quite lean. Just thought I’d make note of that. Awesome. So, if we were to MOC one, we could just use a regular old Glat head, but if we were to draw one or something, we’d want to make it more light-bulbous (bad pun )? Hadn't thought of that. It's a bit cheesy, but maybe. Well, if that’s too cheesy, maybe it could only be when they have a really good idea – and yes, I fully realize that’s even cheesier . Adieu, - MechaFizz

Oh wow, I got a lot of winners and honorable mentions ! I swear, bonesiii, with the number of times you mentioned my name my ego is going to gain substantial gravity I’m surprised everyone loves my RS and IH logos so much. I mean, I made the Red Skull one a year and a half ago (it was originally a coolified Shelek, but I tweaked it to fit)! I’m also happy with the ones that won over mine, though, to be quite frank, I don’t get the Brethren winner. It’s not that I think it’s bad or anything; I just don’t get the symbolism is all. But overall, congratulations to everyone, especially lewathetoa Just one thing, if you like, I can find a way to send you the PowerPoint file containing my logos so you can adjust them better for the guide. I’d also like to make my name on them a little less intense – it’s a bit overpowering on two of the three winners I now notice. Oh, and a slight correction, the Shadow Honor logo doesn’t have “some symbolism”, it “oozes symbolism” – no, seriously, it does. And I like the idea of making my HoF logo a standard issue shield for the clan – I agree it does work a bit better as one Also, if I may be so bold, do I count as one of the top winners ? Adieu, - MechaFizz

Say, could I submit my Narada MOC for BBCC #57 for this challenge as well? Adieu, - MechaFizz

I shall combine the best qualities of OCTOMAN and SPACE PIMP and dub him OCTOPIMP! But more importantly, has nobody noticed BELLYFACE!? Not only does he have a face on his belly, but he’s also awesome enough to drive SPACE PIMP’S limo. B) On second thought, perhaps I shall combine OCTOMAN and BELLYFACE and call him OCTOBELLY! Adieu, - MechaFizz

I like these the best. Can’t come up with a good title myself – as a writer, I share the same burden. So I see you took the liberty of elaborating on the Teralpid species I must say, you interpreted “foundational elements” a lot differently than I did – for example, I probably wouldn’t have made the elemental associations distinct and probably wouldn’t have included Ice and Plant Life, but Gravity and maybe Magnetism. Though in retrospect, I really don’t care for that idea anyway So, yeah, I’d say you came up with a fairly good list for elements. I think adding a general physical description would be a good addition – I mean, Vonuk is a good reference for average shape and size, but I always imagined a fair amount of room for variation. For example, all Teralpids possess tusks and claws of varying size and style – Vonuk’s tusks and claws are of the smaller variety – and their feet may or may not be clawed as well. Colors pretty much vary with their elements like most other beings. Also, the average height ranges from around 6-8 feet tall – so they can stand from just shorter to just taller than the average Toa Also, I’ve been playing around with this idea: on Barrawahi, many Teralpids practice the consumption of their fallen enemies’ weapons, believing they will gain some of their adversaries’ strength. Even those that don’t believe in this myth will engage in this practice as a symbolic show of strength. Like? Oh, and something I’ve been meaning to ask about Dendrokans: by “light-bulb” heads, do you mean Glatorian/Agori-style heads, or actually shaped like a light-bulb? If their heads are actually light-bulb shaped, then why only their eyes ? Though, even if they are G/A-style, their whole head could glow like in the product animations on the website Adieu, - MechaFizz

I hate to criticize, but I agree that blue and gold isn’t the best choice. Blue’s just been overdone, especially for female elements – Water is blue, you said Lightning was blue and white, and now Psionics is blue and gold? I’d like to see a “common” female element that doesn’t use blue. I do appreciate your consideration for the MOCists in your decision, but I feel something else would’ve been just as effective and more distinctive. Personally, I would’ve suggested white and black. I think that was more in relation to the users’ eye colors than the power of the mask – Onewa had orange/gold eyes, Nuju had blue, and so on. Adieu, - MechaFizz

Okay, so basically you’re saying that free-will doesn’t exist, like Brickthing said. I’m sorry, but I find that hard to believe. Even if human behavior can be proven highly predictable, I think we still have the overriding ability to decide. Additionally, isn’t saying that time machines create parallel universes and not human choices create a paradox? In this model, the time machine basically becomes a “free-will machine”. This would also mean that whether or not a time machine is to actually come into existence is already predetermined. Likewise, if your choice was actually a predictable thing, then couldn’t you predict your own future, find something unpleasant/unfortunate/tragic that you’d rather not experience, then change your decision accordingly? – assuming you could actually gather all the necessary information, of course. It would be extremely difficult, but possible, I believe. If true, independent decision did not exist, then everything that has ever occurred was inevitable – everything, both wars and the latest fashion trends. I personally find that depressing. I’m adamant in my belief that humans can make their own decisions, and I’m sure you’re the same in your belief, so no matter what you or I say, neither one of us will likely be persuaded anytime soon, thus I choose to forfeit. Sorry, I was only joking by that last statement – didn’t mean anything by it :blush: Well, the question is, was it a choice whether or not he saved his wife in the first place? If he was miles away, then not much he could do about it at the time, so no branch dimension where that scenario occurred. It’s possible that there could be timelines where things played out differently and his wife did live or survived but was crippled, though. Then again, there’s the question of exactly how soon alternate timelines form from the time of the decision. Do they happen immediately when they pop into your head, or do they only form once the first action of the decision is executed, as you could easily change your choice up until that point? If the former, then there is already a dimension where you chose to go back and save your wife by the time you stepped in your time machine, thus allowing you to go straight to that dimension. On the other hand, the logic behind that is even messier. And on the laws of physics, taking another’s life is against the law in most societies, but people still break that law . I think we can manage to find a way around the ones that govern our universe eventually. Adieu, - MechaFizz

The latter easy – if you were never born, then no part of your mind is allocated there. All of your selves are born at the same time, thus, so are all portions of mind. No new mind allocations can be forged after your time of birth. Thus, you cannot travel to a universe where you were never born. Also, on more of a side note, I consider that in a universe where your parents decide to put off having you, then when you are born, though that child may bear your same name, it isn’t really an alternate you, but a new individual altogether. If one of your alternate selves dies, then all that happens is their mind becomes either locked in that universe’s parameter, believing itself to be dead, or reallocates to another or all alternate selves. This also means that you can no longer travel to the universe after the point where your alternate self there dies. Well that kind of limits your ability to time travel, then. My model allows you to go beyond the constraints of your own existence. Yes, but apparently you missed the part later on where I discuss diving further than just into the full trans-dimensional personal unconscious and into the human collective unconscious . Once you access that, you essentially gain omnipotence in all dimensions. Omnipotence doesn’t seem very limited to me… quite the opposite, actually. … ‘Kay, still not 100% sure what you’re getting at, but who said that creating a parallel universe was complicated/difficult? It’s as easy as drawing a diamond on a flowchart . And technically, no, you don’t need to dive into the philosophy of it all, but the philosophy is half the fun! Apparently you don’t like fun . Adieu, - MechaFizz

Exactly! All of reality is subjective. Beyond our own consciousness there is no reality in the commonly perceived sense. The reason that there is a “common reality” is because through the collective human unconscious all minds interconnect into a single whole which forges a reality that is influenced by all collective minds. For an individual to “escape” this reality, their personal unconscious is simply gaining more awareness over the collective ones and placing a heavier influence over theirs’ than they have over his. I did not know that about matter/energy/weakness of gravity. Did something new happen since my eighth and ninth grade biology and chemistry courses in the past two years ? They both began with “Matter is neither created nor destroyed during a chemical reaction”, though maybe I interpreted that slightly off. As for your “magic” time machine, I’m definitely going with my mind-jump method now – I mean seriously, SPIRIT, you must be made of money to afford a time machine that sophisticated! I know you said to disregard cost, but to me, disregarding such a near-universal constant like cost is like saying “ignore the speed of light” . Not only have I never read it, I’ve never even heard of it . I constructed most of what I wrote on the spot, based upon a prior knowledge and philosophy. Never consciously thought about until I wrote that, if you’ll believe that . The latter easy – if you were never born, then no part of your mind is allocated there. All of your selves are born at the same time, thus, so are all portions of mind. No new mind allocations can be forged after your time of birth. Thus, you cannot travel to a universe where you were never born. Also, on more of a side note, I consider that in a universe where your parents decide to put off having you, then when you are born, though that child may bear your same name, it isn’t really an alternate you, but a new individual altogether. If one of your alternate selves dies, then all that happens is their mind becomes either locked in that universe’s parameter, believing itself to be dead, or reallocates to another or all alternate selves. This also means that you can no longer travel to the universe after the point where your alternate self there dies. I reject your reality and substitute my own . I’ve had thoughts similar to that and so have other people I know. I think we all question our reality at some point in our lives . Does Vezon come to mind? I’m not sure I understand what you’re saying. If you’re talking about my mind-universe-jump theory, then I’ll just direct you to the theory of human collective unconscious and be on my marry way . This also brings me to the point that, in theory, if you break further than the limits of your own mind and its allocations, you could then enter the collective unconscious and gain omnipotence. You could then view realities where you have since died or were never born through another. Though, in both theories, you’d have to prepare yourself and be open minded (no pun intended), or else you may end up in mental shock from the sudden inflow of information. Adieu, - MechaFizz

No offence SPIRIT, but I think you’re doing it wrong. Your theory, though well planned, realistic, plausible, and paradox-free, ignores the fundamental law of matter which states that matter can neither be created nor destroyed. True, you’re not really creating or destroying matter when dimensional-time jumping, merely transferring it, but to the universe of origin, it “feels” like your matter was just destroyed. Same goes for whatever universe you land in – it “feels” like every particle of your body and time machine just suddenly came into existence. So naturally, this would make time travel impossible, or at least have catastrophic side effects. Additionally, to actual create a fully functional time machine would be unfathomably expensive and its running may very well rip the time-fabric to shreds. Here is how you would avoid this: Let’s assume that we use only 10% of our mind – since how much of our brain we actually use is arguable, I’m using “mind”. Now I’m going to contradict myself and say this is not true, but a mislead assumption. In reality (all of them), only a portion of our mind is allocated to ourselves, the rest is divided amongst our alternates of branched realities. To simplify, I’m saying that while there may be alternate versions of ourselves existing in alternate timelines, we’re all the same person, which means we all share the same mind. “Alright, where y’goin’ with this, Fizz?” Since all of our possible alternate selves share the same mind as we do, it’s all a matter of breaking the walls that divide the allocations. Once we achieve this, we can transcend our own reality, and venture into the reality of another self. By doing this, we either 1) force a trade of mind with our other self, or 2) subdue the other self’s portion of mind into a repressed state, thus leaving our body in our reality in a coma – it’s alive, but we’re not there. “But in the first one, wouldn’t that cause confusion between your other consciousness and the people in your reality of origin?” Yes, it would, but since we’re trading mental allocations here, I think it’s safe to assume that a trade in knowledge occurs between the interacting minds, meaning that once we trade, we are then proportionately the other. Whether we retain knowledge of our original reality is another matter altogether. As a related but separate theory, I propose that this actually occurs frequently in our sleep, as our minds are not actively distracted by our reality, thus allowed to pass more easily between other selves’ minds. The byproduct of this would then be what we refer to as dreams. On a side not, I always thought I’d have this conversation with bonesiii . Adieu, - MechaFizz

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