 Why Katanas? |
  |
 Jul 24 2013, 02:42 AM
Post
#101
|
|
|
Prime Runner Ascendant  Group: Members Posts: 17,568 Joined: 26-March 09 From: Aurora, Colorado Member No.: 17,022  |
QUOTE (RHat @ Jul 23 2013, 03:00 PM)  Only because you actively refuse to see any possible point. Yes. Because it's an example of a SIMILAR thing, not an IDENTICAL thing. The 2075 distributed variant would have far, far, far, far more processing power to work with than you could hope to have locally. You see, the Problem is that I disagree with you on this. It has absolutely nothing to do with me seeing any possible points. There are no other possible points, except what is written. There is NO OTHER REASON for the Wireless abomination but to allow Deckers to brick gear, by the Line Developer's Own Words. This is NOT an in-world development that makes a lot of sense. And it will continue to not make a lot of sense, until they fix the totally lackluster implementation that currently exists [with wireless bonuses]. Now, IT COULD HAVE BEEN AMAZING, but unfortunately, it isn't. *shrug* |
 |
 
|
|
Jul 24 2013, 02:55 AM
Post
#102
|
|
|
Freelance Elf Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 7,324 Joined: 30-September 04 From: Texas Member No.: 6,714 |
Am I the only one wondering how long it's gonna be before the s, h, r, u, and g keys are gonna be worn out on TJ's keyboard? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
|
|
|
|
|
Jul 24 2013, 03:04 AM
Post
#103
|
|
|
Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,575 Joined: 5-February 10 Member No.: 18,115 |
Nothing wrong with being a laid back dude. *shrug*
~Umi |
|
|
|
|
Jul 24 2013, 03:19 AM
Post
#104
|
|
|
Old Man of the North Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 10,211 Joined: 14-August 03 From: Just north of the Centre of the Universe Member No.: 5,463 |
The katana is one of the most beautiful weapons ever made. That alone makes it worth using.
|
|
|
|
|
Jul 24 2013, 03:52 AM
Post
#105
|
|
|
Prime Runner Ascendant Group: Members Posts: 17,568 Joined: 26-March 09 From: Aurora, Colorado Member No.: 17,022 |
QUOTE (Critias @ Jul 23 2013, 07:55 PM) Am I the only one wondering how long it's gonna be before the s, h, r, u, and g keys are gonna be worn out on TJ's keyboard? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Shrugging is less rude than the Raspberry. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/nyahnyah.gif) |
|
|
|
|
Jul 24 2013, 03:53 AM
Post
#106
|
|
|
Prime Runner Ascendant Group: Members Posts: 17,568 Joined: 26-March 09 From: Aurora, Colorado Member No.: 17,022 |
QUOTE (pbangarth @ Jul 23 2013, 08:19 PM) The katana is one of the most beautiful weapons ever made. That alone makes it worth using. The Katana is nice to look at (and I do have one of my own), but for sheer aesthetic beauty, I prefer the Naginata. |
|
|
|
|
Jul 24 2013, 04:29 AM
Post
#107
|
|
|
Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,575 Joined: 5-February 10 Member No.: 18,115 |
|
|
|
|
|
Jul 24 2013, 05:44 AM
Post
#108
|
|
|
Shooting Target Group: Members Posts: 1,962 Joined: 27-February 13 Member No.: 76,875 |
QUOTE (Tymeaus Jalynsfein @ Jul 23 2013, 08:42 PM) You see, the Problem is that I disagree with you on this. It has absolutely nothing to do with me seeing any possible points. There are no other possible points, except what is written. There is NO OTHER REASON for the Wireless abomination but to allow Deckers to brick gear, by the Line Developer's Own Words. This is NOT an in-world development that makes a lot of sense. And it will continue to not make a lot of sense, until they fix the totally lackluster implementation that currently exists [with wireless bonuses]. Now, IT COULD HAVE BEEN AMAZING, but unfortunately, it isn't. *shrug* So in other words, anything that isn't made explicit in the book is irrelevant to you? Could have saved a lot of posts if I knew THAT earlier... Do note that this does nothing for the logical validity of your position. |
|
|
|
|
Jul 24 2013, 07:33 AM
Post
#109
|
|
|
Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 973 Joined: 8-January 10 Member No.: 18,018 |
QUOTE (pbangarth @ Jul 24 2013, 04:19 AM) The katana is one of the most beautiful weapons ever made. That alone makes it worth using. Heavy automatic weaponry begs to differ |
|
|
|
|
Jul 24 2013, 07:45 AM
Post
#110
|
|
|
Neophyte Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,351 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Behind the shadows of the Resonance Member No.: 17,653 |
QUOTE (Elfenlied @ Jul 24 2013, 12:33 AM) Until they're bricked.
|
|
|
|
|
Jul 24 2013, 08:05 AM
Post
#111
|
|
|
Target Group: Members Posts: 30 Joined: 17-March 05 From: Who ordered the pizza? Member No.: 7,184 |
QUOTE (Sengir @ Jul 23 2013, 06:33 AM) Don't forget the gear porn aspect, it's folded 90 gazillion times and (because for most people, folds = awesome) better than any other steel, millennia of ancient wisdom went into the design, bla bla... If you look at Toledo steel and the Spanish rapiers used by the Conquistadores, I'd put those rapiers up against katanas. Toledo steel had been refined over hundreds of years (thousands if you trace its origins back to the middle east), and the rapier was equally effective as a dueling weapon and from horseback. Plus you get that stabbing bit that has been a criticism of katanas. |
|
|
|
|
Jul 24 2013, 08:14 AM
Post
#112
|
|
|
Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 973 Joined: 8-January 10 Member No.: 18,018 |
QUOTE (SpellBinder @ Jul 24 2013, 08:45 AM) Until they're bricked. Use an offline, non-smart gun? Problem solved. |
|
|
|
|
Jul 24 2013, 08:18 AM
Post
#113
|
|
|
Runner Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 3,039 Joined: 23-March 05 From: The heart of Rywfol Emwolb Industries Member No.: 7,216 |
QUOTE (Critias @ Jul 23 2013, 09:55 PM) Am I the only one wondering how long it's gonna be before the s, h, r, u, and g keys are gonna be worn out on TJ's keyboard? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I heard he has a hotkey for that. *shrug* |
|
|
|
|
Jul 24 2013, 09:23 AM
Post
#114
|
|
|
Prime Runner Group: Members Posts: 3,803 Joined: 3-February 08 From: Finland Member No.: 15,628 |
QUOTE (RHat @ Jul 24 2013, 08:44 AM) So in other words, anything that isn't made explicit in the book is irrelevant to you? He's most likely just getting annoyed by you constantly spamming stuff you pull out of your ass to try and defend a shitty as implementation of shitty new metagame mechanic. |
|
|
|
|
Jul 24 2013, 09:36 AM
Post
#115
|
|
|
Runner Group: Members Posts: 3,473 Joined: 24-May 10 From: Beijing Member No.: 18,611 |
QUOTE (Critias @ Jul 24 2013, 10:55 AM) Am I the only one wondering how long it's gonna be before the s, h, r, u, and g keys are gonna be worn out on TJ's keyboard? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Which one's gonna go first though? Are there any srugs in the future? hrug? shugs? If we're lucky, we might even get a hug or two...
|
|
|
|
|
Jul 24 2013, 01:13 PM
Post
#116
|
|
|
Prime Runner Ascendant Group: Members Posts: 17,568 Joined: 26-March 09 From: Aurora, Colorado Member No.: 17,022 |
QUOTE (Umidori @ Jul 23 2013, 09:29 PM) Indeed I do. It is a beautiful weapon, and it is sheer joy to watch someone who is highly skilled with it perform Kata. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
|
|
|
|
Jul 24 2013, 01:15 PM
Post
#117
|
|
|
Prime Runner Ascendant Group: Members Posts: 17,568 Joined: 26-March 09 From: Aurora, Colorado Member No.: 17,022 |
QUOTE (phlapjack77 @ Jul 24 2013, 02:36 AM) Which one's gonna go first though? Are there any srugs in the future? hrug? shugs? If we're lucky, we might even get a hug or two... If that is an Implication, in any way, that I may become the Care Bear of Dumpshock, well, them's Fightin' Words. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wobble.gif) |
|
|
|
|
Jul 24 2013, 03:51 PM
Post
#118
|
|
|
Runner Group: Members Posts: 3,473 Joined: 24-May 10 From: Beijing Member No.: 18,611 |
QUOTE (Tymeaus Jalynsfein @ Jul 24 2013, 09:15 PM) If that is an Implication, in any way, that I may become the Care Bear of Dumpshock, well, them's Fightin' Words. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wobble.gif) "may become"? That would imply it hasn't happened yet... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/nyahnyah.gif) Dumpshock's already infested with bronies, why not a new meme with care bears? care bros? |
|
|
|
|
Jul 24 2013, 03:56 PM
Post
#119
|
|
|
Prime Runner Ascendant Group: Members Posts: 17,568 Joined: 26-March 09 From: Aurora, Colorado Member No.: 17,022 |
QUOTE (phlapjack77 @ Jul 24 2013, 08:51 AM) "may become"? That would imply it hasn't happened yet... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/nyahnyah.gif) Dumpshock's already infested with bronies, why not a new meme with care bears? care bros? Ouch... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/frown.gif) Though I like the Care Bros meme. Made me laugh. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wobble.gif) |
|
|
|
|
Jul 24 2013, 04:09 PM
Post
#120
|
|
|
Shooting Target Group: Members Posts: 1,930 Joined: 9-April 05 From: Scandinavian Union Member No.: 7,310 |
Hm, Feel free to call me out on this one, but if I recall correctly folding steel(or other metals in case of alloyed blades) was a way of strengthening the blade, not to make it some god cleaving edge of destruction but rather because the native japanese materials weren't the greatest and the metal tended to go brittle. This is just on top of my head, may be mistaken...
and oh, for "viking swords" the iron vikings had access to was kind of rubbing which is why bronze was way more commonly used, as you may know bronze tend to tarnish quite badly, the scandinavian steel weaponry was for the most part imported... From Spain, Portugal and the likes. ... What? I've been here all along |
|
|
|
|
Jul 24 2013, 04:10 PM
Post
#121
|
|
|
Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,575 Joined: 5-February 10 Member No.: 18,115 |
@TJ and phlap
You folks need to travel more. Plenty of places in the world where the manliest of men hug and hold hands casually and without a thought. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/nyahnyah.gif) ~Umi |
|
|
|
|
Jul 24 2013, 04:22 PM
Post
#122
|
|
|
Runner Group: Members Posts: 3,473 Joined: 24-May 10 From: Beijing Member No.: 18,611 |
QUOTE (Umidori @ Jul 25 2013, 12:10 AM) @TJ and phlap I'm living in freakin' China man. And yes, it's very accepted for the hugging and hand-holding thing here.You folks need to travel more. Plenty of places in the world where the manliest of men hug and hold hands casually and without a thought. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/nyahnyah.gif) ~Umi And I take slight offense, nowhere did I imply or say that manly men hugging was a bad thing. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
|
|
|
|
Jul 24 2013, 04:33 PM
Post
#123
|
|
|
Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,579 Joined: 30-May 06 From: SoCal Member No.: 8,626 |
QUOTE (Finster @ Jul 24 2013, 01:05 AM) If you look at Toledo steel and the Spanish rapiers used by the Conquistadores, I'd put those rapiers up against katanas. Toledo steel had been refined over hundreds of years (thousands if you trace its origins back to the middle east), and the rapier was equally effective as a dueling weapon and from horseback. Plus you get that stabbing bit that has been a criticism of katanas. Also beautiful weapons. While I love my katana and wakizashi, I'm far more fond of my side sword. |
|
|
|
|
Jul 24 2013, 04:34 PM
Post
#124
|
|
|
Shooting Target Group: Members Posts: 1,598 Joined: 24-May 03 Member No.: 4,629 |
QUOTE (Tymeaus Jalynsfein @ Jul 24 2013, 10:56 AM) Ouch... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/frown.gif) Though I like the Care Bros meme. Made me laugh. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wobble.gif) Related (But it takes a minute to get there) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekJ-ldOD0TQ Care Bare STARE!!! (What's that? Aspected magician? Oh yes.) |
|
|
|
|
Jul 24 2013, 04:50 PM
Post
#125
|
|
|
Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 239 Joined: 20-August 08 Member No.: 16,261 |
QUOTE (X-Kalibur @ Jul 24 2013, 07:33 AM) Also beautiful weapons. While I love my katana and wakizashi, I'm far more fond of my side sword. Swords are beautiful and all, but for true beauty give me a 1911 or Browning Hi-Power. |
|
|
|
|
|
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 20th May 2025 - 02:59 AM |
Topps, Inc has sole ownership of the names, logo, artwork, marks, photographs, sounds, audio, video and/or any proprietary material used in connection with the game Shadowrun. Topps, Inc has granted permission to the Dumpshock Forums to use such names, logos, artwork, marks and/or any proprietary materials for promotional and informational purposes on its website but does not endorse, and is not affiliated with the Dumpshock Forums in any official capacity whatsoever.