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by Okuno
Fri Aug 26, 2011 2:42 pm
Forum: Languages & Linguistics
Topic: Adj Ordering Restriction Question
Replies: 5
Views: 1393

Re: Adj Ordering Restriction Question

I can no haz halp?

Hell, I'd settle for any starting point on adjective/adverb syntax...
by Okuno
Fri Aug 26, 2011 1:56 pm
Forum: C&C Archive
Topic: Technological prerequisites for clockwork?
Replies: 29
Views: 14169

Re: Technological prerequisites for clockwork?

I mean, you can have all the skill in the world, but you'll never cut a small gear with a maleable tool, and gears will wear out quickly if they are maleable themselves. Essentially, the harder the substance, the smaller and more intricate the device you can build with/out of it. That said, I have n...
by Okuno
Sun Aug 21, 2011 8:36 pm
Forum: Languages & Linguistics
Topic: Adj Ordering Restriction Question
Replies: 5
Views: 1393

Adj Ordering Restriction Question

So, I'm having an annoying time finding anything on adjective order restrictions in languages other than English, but the tiniest glimpse I do have suggests that the order below is universal (from Dixon 1982, by way of Teodorescu): Value > Dimension > Physical property > Speed > Human Propensity > A...
by Okuno
Sat Aug 13, 2011 11:57 pm
Forum: None of the above
Topic: The Thought Experiment Thread
Replies: 116
Views: 22591

Re: The Thought Experiment Thread

the good side, of course. even if my survival wasn't guaranteed. I'd do a lot of things... I'd cheat, steal and lie, but fight against my principles.... not so much. also, nerf laughter? really? I'd have nerfed empathy! laughter is awesome. You must be a participant in a huge, world-changing event ...
by Okuno
Tue Aug 09, 2011 7:36 pm
Forum: C&C Archive
Topic: Movement in Lower Gravity
Replies: 54
Views: 21131

Re: Movement in Lower Gravity

Having a colder or more distant star will not help very much if your planet has higher levels of Carbon Dioxide. CO 2 in itself is a heavier gas so it traps heat a lot more readily and efficiently than Oxygen and ( I think ) Nitrogen does. To nullify the heating effect of CO 2 you would need to mov...
by Okuno
Fri Aug 05, 2011 12:56 pm
Forum: C&C Archive
Topic: Movement in Lower Gravity
Replies: 54
Views: 21131

Re: Movement in Lower Gravity

I noticed a string of variables thrown about concerning atmosphere, but it apparently has been forgotten that incident solar winds significantly affect atmosphere. Being far away from a star, as well as being in orbit around a dimmer star helps, but the real kicker is the existence of a magnetic fie...