Quote from: abalore on Yesterday at 23:06Do you realize that the girl in the illustration doesn't exist?If that would be a valid argument, lots of unacceptable pictures would become acceptable. Actually it's the other way around: If the picture is unacceptable if the person is real it's also unacceptable if the person is AI generated.
Quote from: andymccall on 18:05, 06 July 25I tried to do the mixed mode, but it was beyond me at the moment :-/
Start:
Call #bd19 ;wait to vsync
Ld hl,#b8bf ; FW interrupt counter
Ld a,0
Call #bd1c ; set hw video mode in A.
Ld a,5
Ld (hl),a ; set FW interrupt counter
Ld a,3 ; or 2 or 1
To3:
Cp (hl)
Jr nz,To3 ; wait to int number for exp. 3
Ld a,1
Call #bd1c ; set hw video mode in A.
Call #bb1b ; read key
Jr nc,start
; A holds the char.
Quote from: Prodatron on Yesterday at 21:50Quote from: cwpab on Yesterday at 11:08FUN FACT: An alien species capable of building a spaceship more advanced than ours would never look like a giant insect, because evolution makes sure to save the maximum resources, and creatures such as that would never need the brainpower to build those machines, as they would basically kill every other creature they encountered without much philosophy involved. (Big brains use a huge amount of energy!)
A key moment in our evolution was the infamous "dinosaur meteor". Before this, mammals were not really a big thing on Earth. They were small creatures, hiding in caves. Many looked like mice. After this spectacular and deadly event, mammals had a competitive advantage, they were better prepared to survive the new environment. The golden age of mammals started. And their capable briains evolved more and more and got bigger and bigger.
It's safe to say any planet wihout this disruptive event, that basically favours small creatures over big predators, but wihout killing off all life or totally resetting land life (forcing it to come back from the sea), will never generate advanced intelligence or technology. Evolution in Earth shows that big predators can live for dozens and dozens of millions of years, even hundreds, while feeling pretty cool about it, dominating the planet and without any possibility or hint of advanced intelligence thriving anywhere.
In a sense, we could even call our advanced intelligence "anti natural" due to the unusual and catastrophic circumstances needed for it to flourish, and we now know how fast it takes for it to destroy the ecosystems of one planet.
I partly agree with you, partly disagree. Perhaps you know that even in the Permian, our direct mammalian ancestors were already very large (a few meters) and dominated this period – even above the sauropsids.
The Permian-Triassic catastrophe then significantly decimated the mammalian ancestors and favored the evolution of dinosaurs. They were also quite intelligent, as can be seen in birds, the theropods that have survived until now, the most species-rich class of land vertebrates - today!
I cannot confirm the theory that very large apex predators fundamentally prevent the evolution of intelligent "smaller" creatures, because even in the Mesozoic, there were already very intelligent species like the Troodontidae.
Either way, it is extremely fascinating why it was ultimately the dry-nosed monkeys that were capable of building spaceships and understanding the universe more and more.
Initialising.
Ready.
In the shadow-shrouded realm of Delos, where the moon dipped into darkness and the wind whispered secrets to the trees, Xusia, the evil sorcerer, wove a web of deceit and malice. With a cackle that sent shivers through the land, he snatched Alana, the radiant starlight maiden, destined to be Talon's bride in mere days.
You are Alana.
I lie captive in the darkness of Xusia's lair, the cold stone beneath me a harsh reminder of my fate. You took me, Xusia, but why? What purpose do I serve in your twisted games? The hours tick by, each one a slow crawl of uncertainty. My thoughts are consumed by Talon, the one I'm to marry in just a few short days. Will he come for me? Does he even know I'm trapped here? I scan my prison, searching for any weakness, any chance to escape. The iron bars, the locked door, the guards patrolling outside... but I won't give up. I have to hold on to hope, to the thought of Talon's strong arms and his gentle touch. Maybe, just maybe, he'll find a way to rescue me before our wedding day. Until then, I'll plot, I'll plan, and I'll wait... for Talon, or for my chance to break free.
You are in a room with a red door to the south.
You can see: Xusia
> look
You are in a room with a red door to the south.
You can see: Xusia
> look xusia
Xusia is very scary.
> look door
The door is red.
It is closed.
> i
You are carrying:
├─ back pack
└─ dagger
> take dagger
You have the dagger already.
> look backpack
The back pack is a typical nylon type used by most school students.
It is closed.
> open backpack
You open the back pack.
> look backpack
The back pack is a typical nylon type used by most school students.
It is open.
It contains:
- rock
> get rock
You get the rock.
> i
You are carrying:
├─ back pack
├─ dagger
└─ rock
> look
You are in a room with a red door to the south.
You can see: Xusia
> talon
You are now Talon.
You burst through the door, expecting to be greeted by Alana's warm smile, but instead, you're met with an eerie silence. You call out, 'Honey, I'm home!' but there's no response. That's when you see Alana's little brother, his face frantic with worry, running towards you. 'Help! Help! Alana's been kidnapped by Xusia!' he cries, tugging at your leg.
Without hesitation, you grip your trusty Tri-Sword, its familiar weight a comfort in the face of danger. Our wedding is just a few days away, and you won't let Xusia ruin it. You set off towards Xusia's lair, determination burning within you. As you enter the dark, foreboding caverns, you feel a sudden, searing pain in the back of your neck. Everything goes dark, and you crumple to the ground.
When you come to, your head throbs, and your vision blurs. You're disoriented, but as your senses return, you realize you're in Xusia's lair, and... where's Alana? You struggle against your restraints, a growing sense of urgency and fear driving you. What has Xusia done to her? You need to find out, and fast. You glance around, taking stock of your surroundings, searching for any opportunity to escape and rescue your beloved Alana before it's too late.
You are in a room with a red door to the north.
You can see: black box, sword
> get swword
I don't see that here.
> get sword
You get the sword.
> get box
You get the black box.
> i
You are carrying:
├─ sword
└─ black box
> look box
The box is made of wood and painted black, it feels quite strong.
It is closed.
> open box
You open the black box.
> look box
The box is made of wood and painted black, it feels quite strong.
It is open.
It contains:
- red key
> get key
You get the red key.
> look box
The box is made of wood and painted black, it feels quite strong.
It is open.
It is empty.
> i
You are carrying:
├─ sword
├─ black box
└─ red key
> open door
The door is locked.
> unlock door
You unlock the door.
> open door
You open the door.
> go door
You enter the red door.
You are in a room with a red door to the south.
You can see: Alana, Xusia
> look alana
Such a beautiful lass.
> look xusia
Xusia is very scary.
> kiss alana
You put your hands on Alana's hips and give her a long intimate kiss.
> kiss xusia
Yuk! That's gross.
> alana
You are now Alana.
You are in a room with a red door to the south.
You can see: Xusia, Talon
> i
You are carrying:
├─ back pack
├─ dagger
└─ rock
> put dagger into bag
I don't see that here.
> put rock in bag
I don't see that here.
> i
You are carrying:
├─ back pack
├─ dagger
└─ rock
> put dagger into backpack
You put the dagger into the back pack.
> put rock into backpack
You put the rock into the back pack.
> i
You are carrying:
└─ back pack
├─ dagger
└─ rock
> look back pack
The back pack is a typical nylon type used by most school students.
It is open.
It contains:
- dagger
- rock
> close back pack
You close the back pack.
> i
You are carrying:
└─ back pack
> give back pack to talon
You give the back pack to Talon.
> talon
You are now Talon.
You are in a room with a red door to the south.
You can see: Alana, Xusia
> i
You are carrying:
├─ sword
├─ black box
├─ red key
└─ back pack
> open box
The black box is already open.
> i
You are carrying:
├─ sword
├─ black box
├─ red key
└─ back pack
> open back pack
You open the back pack.
> o
I don't see that here.
> i
You are carrying:
├─ sword
├─ black box
├─ red key
└─ back pack
├─ dagger
└─ rock
> look xusia
Xusia is very scary.
> kill xusia
After a long and hard-fought battle, you kill Xusia with the Tri-Sword.
I hold Alana's hand tight, feeling her warmth and love radiating towards me. The memory of Xusia's defeat still fresh in my mind, I'm grateful to have saved the woman I love. As we walk towards our future, I glance at Alana, her beauty and strength captivating me.
With Xusia's darkness vanquished, our path is clear. Our wedding awaits, and I'm eager to start our life together. Alana's smile lights up the world, and I'm honored to be her partner, her protector, and her love.
I look into her eyes, and she sees the sincerity in mine. 'I'll always protect you, Alana,' I promise, my voice filled with conviction. 'Together, we'll face whatever comes next, side by side.'
With Alana by my side, I know we'll conquer any challenge. Our love will flourish, and our bond will grow stronger with each passing day. As we step into our new life, I'm excited to see what the future holds for us, together.
> look xusia
Xusia is dead.
The following catches your attention:
- gold pouch
> get pouch
I don't see that here.
> get pouch from xusia
You take the gold pouch from the Xusia.
> i
You are carrying:
├─ sword
├─ black box
├─ red key
├─ back pack
│ ├─ dagger
│ └─ rock
└─ gold pouch
└─ gold pieces
> put pouch into box
You put the gold pouch into the black box.
> i
You are carrying:
├─ sword
├─ black box
│ └─ gold pouch
│ └─ gold pieces
├─ red key
└─ back pack
├─ dagger
└─ rock
> put box into back pack
You put the black box into the back pack.
> i
You are carrying:
├─ sword
├─ red key
└─ back pack
├─ dagger
├─ rock
└─ black box
└─ gold pouch
└─ gold pieces
> close back pack
You close the back pack.
> i
You are carrying:
├─ sword
├─ red key
└─ back pack
> get gold
You get the gold pieces.
> i
You are carrying:
├─ sword
├─ red key
├─ back pack
└─ gold pieces
> look gold
Oooh, nice and shiny. Now you can afford a fantastic honeymoon!
> kiss alana
You put your hands on Alana's hips and give her a long intimate kiss.
> alana
You are now Alana.
You are in a room with a red door to the south.
You can see: Xusia, Talon
> kiss talon
You put your arms around Talon and give him a long intimate kiss.
> i
You are not carrying anything.
> alana
You are now Alana.
You are in a room with a red door to the south.
You can see: Xusia, Talon
> i
You are not carrying anything.
> take alana
You can't take the Alana.
> i
You are not carrying anything.
> talon
You are now Talon.
You are in a room with a red door to the south.
You can see: Alana, Xusia
> i
You are carrying:
├─ sword
├─ red key
├─ back pack
└─ gold pieces
> l
You are in a room with a red door to the south.
You can see: Alana, Xusia
> take xusia
You can't take the Xusia.
> i
You are carrying:
├─ sword
├─ red key
├─ back pack
└─ gold pieces
> open back pack
You open the back pack.
> i
You are carrying:
├─ sword
├─ red key
├─ back pack
│ ├─ dagger
│ ├─ rock
│ └─ black box
│ └─ gold pouch
└─ gold pieces
> put the key into the backpack
You put the red key into the back pack.
> i
You are carrying:
├─ sword
├─ back pack
│ ├─ dagger
│ ├─ rock
│ ├─ black box
│ │ └─ gold pouch
│ └─ red key
└─ gold pieces
> put the key into the black box
You're not carrying that.
> get the key
You get the red key.
> put the key into the black box
You put the red key into the black box.
> i
You are carrying:
├─ sword
├─ back pack
│ ├─ dagger
│ ├─ rock
│ └─ black box
│ ├─ gold pouch
│ └─ red key
└─ gold pieces
Quote from: cwpab on 15:48, 06 July 25Pretty girls added as a decorative element is basically turning them into objects.
As a visibly masculine heterosexual guy, I can understand that. But that's because I have an ancient mystical quality called empathy... Think about it as a superpower. I know it's hard to understand at first... Give it some time.
Quote from: cwpab on Yesterday at 11:08FUN FACT: An alien species capable of building a spaceship more advanced than ours would never look like a giant insect, because evolution makes sure to save the maximum resources, and creatures such as that would never need the brainpower to build those machines, as they would basically kill every other creature they encountered without much philosophy involved. (Big brains use a huge amount of energy!)
A key moment in our evolution was the infamous "dinosaur meteor". Before this, mammals were not really a big thing on Earth. They were small creatures, hiding in caves. Many looked like mice. After this spectacular and deadly event, mammals had a competitive advantage, they were better prepared to survive the new environment. The golden age of mammals started. And their capable briains evolved more and more and got bigger and bigger.
It's safe to say any planet wihout this disruptive event, that basically favours small creatures over big predators, but wihout killing off all life or totally resetting land life (forcing it to come back from the sea), will never generate advanced intelligence or technology. Evolution in Earth shows that big predators can live for dozens and dozens of millions of years, even hundreds, while feeling pretty cool about it, dominating the planet and without any possibility or hint of advanced intelligence thriving anywhere.
In a sense, we could even call our advanced intelligence "anti natural" due to the unusual and catastrophic circumstances needed for it to flourish, and we now know how fast it takes for it to destroy the ecosystems of one planet.
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