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12:08 AM
@Wipqozn Been trying to get people to commit to the bio SE proposal, not much luck
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Biology

Proposed Q&A site for active researchers, academics, and students.

Currently in commitment.

 
@NickT my word, a year old?
 
I guess, been in commitment for 5 months
 
Hard to believe it is having so much trouble.
 
57%: 116/200 committers in total, 48%: 48/100 committers with 200+ rep on any other site, 53%: commitment score, based on committers' activity on all other sites and how old the commitment is
Even if I goaded my other labmates into committing, the score wouldn't improve at all
Unless I got them to use other sites as well (to fall into the 200 rep on other sites category), which may be difficult
 
Needing so many 200+ rep users seem rather... silly
I would imagine it would create a very strong bias for the type of sites that would be created.
I agree with having a proportion of 200+ users, since it helps to ensure the site will have some active users
 
12:15 AM
@NickT I just kicked it up a percent
 
but 100 seems a bit high
 
BE GRATEFUL
 
I'm tempted to commit, just to help you out, but I know I would never post there.
 
Heh
I'm kinda worried about it being over-broad tbh
like I'll be asking "how do you prevent ice when freezing protein crystals" or something
 
that's a good point
 
12:17 AM
and other people might be asking "plant blah blah pistel stamen blah blah"
 
Biology is a rather broad term, more so then most Sciences
 
and random internet user would be "HOW DO PIGS HAVE SEX"
It's obvious that the higher the bar they set, the more likely the site will take off, but meh
 
Sounds about right.
Does it include Medicine as well?
 
But for sites that are a total shift (computery-stuff to the natural sciences) it may be a lot harder to find those people that are already on the network
no
well, medicine in a scientific sense possibly, but nothing medical
like drugs and such, probably
No: Should I have myself vaccinated against the flu this year?
No: Which painkillers work best for lower-back pain?
Maybe: What is the mechanism by which nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs reduce pain and inflammation?
 
@NickT Exactly.
 
12:24 AM
Stack Overflow = nerds, what do nerds like? Gaming, SFF...
Physics (but less-so, hence the site not launching yet)
 
you should bring this up in meta
oh wait, I can edit comments.
although
I'm sure they would just counter with
also, lolwut?
searching for squash in area 51 brings up
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Consumer Electronics

Proposed Q&A site for enthusiasts and users of electronic items (computers, mobile phones, batteries, etc.). Ask any question that relates to usage and features of consumer electronics.

Currently in definition.

 
I think the question is why were you searching for 'squash' in the first place
 
Also, wow, was unaware of how much programmers changed from it's proposal
Not Programming Relatedprogrammers.stackexchange.com

Launched Q&A site for expert programmers interested in discussions that are only indirectly related to programming.

well it's an awesome sport
Squash is a high-speed racquet sport played by two players in a four-walled court with a small, hollow rubber ball. Squash is recognized by the IOC and remains in contention for incorporation in a future Olympic programme. The game was formerly called squash racquets, a reference to the "squashable" soft ball used in the game (compared with the fatter ball used in its parent game racquets (or rackets; see below). History Squash developed from at least five other sports involving racquets, gloves, and balls having roots in the early 12th century in France. It is stated that “Squash, wit...
 
oh
racquetball wannabe
I've seen those courts, taking up valuable racquetball space
 
pfft, squash could kick racquetballs ass
Take note I've never actually played racquetball
ACtually it's the only major raquet sport I haven't played
I've played badminton, Tennis, and Squash... of which Squash is by far my favorite
 
12:36 AM
@Wipqozn That is probably because someone in the SE offices thinks biking is totally awesome. It's not like their release schedule is totally transparent
I took tennis lessons when I was like 10 or something, never really got into it
 
I took it at a similar age, but I had no one to play with :/
 
And all the badminton I've played was in gym class
 
Didn't know anyone interested in it. so I never played much outside of my lessons.
 
yeah
 
I did meet someone in high school, but by then I was so damn terrible it had lost all enjoyability.
I took squash with a friend, and we played often. It's been almost a year since I played though, but I found a few other friends who play so I;'m setting up regular play sessions with them.
 
12:38 AM
I picked up racquetball in college because our rec center had like 3 courts, and my roommates and I would play often
 
My goal is to have nearly every day of the week contain a game of Squash
 
the last time I visited him we tried to play at his local gym but they wouldn't let us because I was just a guest
 
@NickT Pretty much the same.I played a little bit outside of class, but not much.
@NickT Really? :/
 
so like, he could go on a court and play by himself and take it all up, or play with me and take up the same number of courts (1)
it was asinine
 
lololol
 
12:40 AM
I should have tried to get some trial membership
 
Most likely, yes.
I get a free membership to my universities gym, which is nice
they have about 7 squash courts, so it's quite nice
 
big univ to have 7 courts? or the donor really liked squash? :P
 
Biggest university in Nova Scotia
which is where I live, and am attending school
 
for CS or something?
 
computer Science.
so yes
 
12:42 AM
dual major with math? :P
or a minor?
 
no math at all. I used to be studying to get an honours degree in math at a different university, but I decided to switch
my old university didn't have a computer science major, since the entire computer science department consisted of 1 professor
who was also a math professor. He just taught it because he was the only way qualified.
 
I wonder how many other folks on this site are pursuing Computer Science Degrees.
 
I would imagine quite a few
 
I have an idea.
Instant Poll: Star this if you're currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science! (Or already have one!)
12
And now... we wait.
 
waits
 
12:45 AM
Didn't say it would be the fastest idea. :P
 
Also, we should really manafy the gaming logo
@RonanForman get on that
If I ever say @mana in real life, I'm pretty sure that's exactly what he looks like.
 
Karkat.
 
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Q: Why does my ground regenerate?

AndyPerfectI'm experimenting with a new server on my own machine and came across an odd problem. Regardless of where I spawn, there is a square area on the map within which, no matter what block I break, it regenerates instantaneously. It produces no material, it just comes right back. Outside of that area...

 
1:04 AM
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Q: Coefficients of a linear combination of eigenfunctions

Nick TI'm trying to show that given $\psi(x)=c_0\psi_0(x)+c_1\psi_1(x)$, where all functions are normalized and additionally that $\psi_0$ and $\psi_1$ are eigenfunctions of an arbitrary operator, that $|c_0|^2+|c_1|^2 = 1$. From what I understand, the eigenfunctions of a given operator should all be ...

question 2 on math.SE
@RavenDreamer do one for grad school
Why is the atomic number of "The Human Element" in Dow commercials 8
 
@RavenDreamer Aw, I can't star this
 
the weight is 7E+9, which is easy (population), but I don't get the 8
Apparently "drunk goldblum" on YouTube is a thing
Yea man, executing people, clap clap clap clap
durrr
wtf
 
1:33 AM
Hey guys, see if you can beat my score of 30360.
 
What a morbid game.
 
@RavenDreamer I think I'm a bad person.
2
ಠ_ಠ
 
@GnomeSlice You are now my favorite person.
I'm posting that to facebook
 
ಠ_ಠ ಠ_ಠ ಠ_ಠ
 
I can pin it if you'd prefer...
 
1:38 AM
x_x
Might as well.
I've never been pinned before.
 
You didnt hear the tornado siren and went outside and died!
Your score was 25108.
 
@Wipqozn Mine was higher.
The tombstone is just terrible.
 
Is it random?
 
@RavenDreamer I think mashing keys ups your score.
But I'm not 100% sure.
Also, I like the page title when you're playing.
 
You caught on fire walking into Mt. Saint Helens and died!
Your score was 38856.
 
1:41 AM
Oh, hah, the page titles change.
Yeah, it's definitely random. I didn't do anything that time and got 13,000
 
Yep. It's random.
 
<title>
NRGGGGHRRRGHGHGHRRRHGGHMMMGHH
</title>
<title>
MMMMMRRRGHNRRRGHRHGRHGHRMMMHRH
</title>
 
I think Nintendo's having a press conference this week.
 
Well, I really should be goingto bed 43 minutes ago
 
1:44 AM
It's 10:44, and I'm getting out of bed at 7. Ideally I would have liked to go to bed even earlier. I like my beauty sleep.
IT's an amusing switch from the me of a year ago
 
I get out of bed at 8 and roll into it at 1:30 or later!
 
when I would stay up late and get up at 11am
 
Also, you're 1 timezone east of me.
Yeah, I'ma nip that in the bud and save you from getting flagged for somethin' like that, sir.
 
It's... not bad...
 
How would he get flagged for that?
Seems perfectly fine to me.
 
1:46 AM
Did you actually WATCH it?
 
okay well, I would wait for ravens response
but I'm going to bed
 
@Wipqozn Perfec... what the hell is wrong with you.
 
Perfectly fine in the sense it's not offensive or inappropriate.
 
FOR GOD'S SAKE.
I KNOW WHAT I WANT
JUST ME AND YOU
I CAN'T GO ONNNNNN
 
lolololollolololol
 
1:51 AM
@MANA BAN HIM.
 
Good night gents
 
@Wipqozn Honestly, I wasn't expecting that again.
@Wipqozn Nightynight.
 
@GnomeSlice I know! that's what made it so perfect.
hey look,it's @Mana! We were just talking about you.
 
GnomeSlice called me over. He wants me to ban you.
Defend yourself.
 
FIGHT!
 
1:53 AM
Give me five good reasons why I shouldn't ban you RIGHT NOW.
 
STRIFE!
 
equips slothkind strife specibus
 
Oh dammit, why didn't I think of that.
 
1. I'm handsome
2. I'm awesome.
3. I'm Wipqozn.
4. I'm hilarious.
 
Do I want to know why you fight using sloths?
Also: Three-toed, or two-toed?
 
1:54 AM
5. This.
 
Because I am Sloth.
 
That seems terribly recursive.
 
Do you want to know why I am Sloth? Because I fight using sloths.
 
@Wipqozn AH, THIS SOUNDS LIKE SHIT IN TWO TABS AT ONCE.
BUT IT'S THE BEST KIND OF SHIT.
 
Wow, GnomeSlice, are you drunk?
 
1:55 AM
@GnomeSlice lolololol omg, I'm actually loling right now.
 
@Mana You know I don't drink.
I just had my capslock key turned on.
 
Everyone drinks.
 
@GnomeSlice Nor I! high five
@Mana Clever girl.
 
@Mana Now that you mention it, I'm gonna go get some Lactose-free milk.
 
@GnomeSlice >_>
 
1:56 AM
var timerAmount = (Math.floor(Math.random()*10)+(1+(.5*numPlays)));
var timerAmountMS = timerAmount*1000;
var score = Math.floor((Math.random()+ timerAmount) * timerAmount * 111 *(1+(.1*numPlays)));
 
@Wipqozn curtsy
 
Okay, I seriously need to go to bed 1 hour ago.
 
I don't think #5 counts as a reason, @wipqozn.
 
@GnomeSlice I think you mean your Billy Mays key.
 
@GnomeSlice How so?
 
1:57 AM
@Wipqozn quick, explain this guy's comment
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A: Coefficients of a linear combination of eigenfunctions

anonYou demonstrate it via $$1=\langle\psi,\psi\rangle=\langle c_0\psi_0+c_1\psi_1,c_0\psi_0+c_1\psi_1\rangle$$ $$=\langle c_0\psi_0,c_0\psi_0\rangle+\langle c_1\psi_1,c_0\psi_0\rangle+\langle c_0\psi_0,c_1\psi_1\rangle+\langle c_1\psi_1,c_1\psi_1\rangle$$ $$=c_0c_0^*\langle\psi_0,\psi_0\rangle+c_1c_...

 
Oh my god, I'm actually winning at Starcraft 2 tonight!
 
@Wipqozn Not again.
@NickT Maths. Easy.
 
@GnomeSlice I'm done now.
 
@Mana BRB, invading Tai Yong Medical.
 
1:58 AM
@Wipqozn YOU FILTHY LIAR.
 
good luck with that
 
I just clicked it.
And guess what.
 
@Mana I am traveling through the Floof as we speak.
THE FLOOOOOOOOOOOF
 
heh
 
@RavenDreamer that where you go when you fall into a pile of pans?
ping ching pong clang
 
1:59 AM
@NickT More like when you get lazy and refer to something as both a floor and a roof simultaneously.
 
So, I finally gave up and added a repeating notice to the Minecraft server.
 
@GnomeSlice What Is Love?
 
BABY DON HURT ME
NO MO
 
@NickT Where are you even getting that equation from?
 
2:01 AM
Come on, fall for it...fall for it...!
 
@Wipqozn which
 
I love the woman doing the wordless wooahhhhaoohhahwawwooowaaa
 
@NickT The on in your comment. I don't see it in his question.
I'm half asleep right now, so I'm probably missing something here.
 
oh, it's me plugging in what I had in the first place
 
Somebody comment on that screenshot.
 
2:02 AM
c0psi0 + c1psi1 in place of psi
 
@GnomeSlice It is a good screenshot.
 
@Mana That wasn't really what I had in mind, but I'll take it.
DON'T HURT ME
GNOME MORE
 
oh, he already explained it for you
 
Nobody finds my stuff amusing. =[
 
@GnomeSlice it's funny yous ee, since that helen keller thing was awesome
okay, I'm going to bed
 
2:08 AM
Also, I have a dilemma. Do I keep listening to What is Love, or play HammerFight?
@Wipqozn Nobody starred it.
 
omg yes, four game winning streak
it's been soooo loooong
since I feeeelt thiiiiis waaaaaay
making marines and bases allll daaaaaay
 
BANELINGS
(That's from Starcraft, right?)
 
no
 
Oh, nevermind then.
Wow, that was stupid of me.
 
0
Q: How come no researches Hi-Sec Auto Tracking?

bronzebeardIn the high level TvZ games as soon as mutas come out, terran starts building missile turrets all over the map. Approx, 3-4 per expansion and 5-6 in the main, so that is about 75*9 = 675 minerals ( assuming one expansion ), also there will be some PFs etc. Then how come no one gets this research ...

 
2:29 AM
BABY DON'T HURT ME
DON'T HURT ME
GNOME MORE
2:23:00
 
2:54 AM
0
Q: If i exchange my phone can i still have the same apps and games i payed for?

user7958Dear Android Enthusiasts I just got a Samsung Nexus S about 3 days ago and it's been getting really hot during charging or playing a game and now when I play a game for more than 5 minuts it freezes. I just paid 10 dollars for the game and if I exchange my phone for another will I be able to sti...

 
3:06 AM
0
Q: How to make table like in the NPC village?

WarfaceIn the NPC village you can see tables in some of the houses. How could that table be created ?

1
Q: How much does reforging cost on items that don't have a vendor sell price?

user93422Reforging cost is equal to the sell price of an item to a vendor. How do I determine the reforge price for an item that cannot be sold to a vendor (for example, items bought with tokens)?

 
3:25 AM
0
Q: In Deus Ex Human Revolution can you keep earned "augs" to start a new game?

JOE lABEAUCan you re=play this game with earned "augs" still attached?

 
Anyone use Skype?
 
@Lazers Isn't this a dupe? I swore I saw a new game plus question for DXHR
Hmm, maybe not, I can't find another question asking about New Game Plus for DXHR
 
3:51 AM
Wh...huh?
What the hell is that guy trying to say?
 
@GnomeSlice Which one. #4?
I am guessing he is referring to level names or song names.
 
@LessPop_MoreFizz No, but... his sentence kind of breaks down towards the end.
But yes, I suppose you're right.
 
@GnomeSlice He's just missing some punctuation.
Put a Period after pwnage, and a comma after 'one thing' and it's comprehensible, if not exactly fine prose.
 
@LessPop_MoreFizz Yes, I suppose. Took me a while to make sense of it.
 
4:07 AM
0
Q: What Triggers the Addition of New Balls in 'Relentless' Mode?

GnomeSliceThe description for the Relentless game mode reads: Balls from the tube will be gradually added to the table. How long will you last? However, I'm not entirely sure what actually triggers the addition of new balls. This is annoying because the bonus for completely clearing the table i...

 
This is a pretty interesting read, if anyone is looking for something to do.
 
 
1 hour later…
5:36 AM
(Attn: @mana)
 
 
1 hour later…
6:47 AM
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Q: What technology does "Zombie Highway" iphone game uses?

BachDoes anyone know any info about the technology behind "Zombie Highway" iPhone game? What 3D engine does it use, especially what kind of tools did they use for the UI and the menu animations etc...? It looks brilliant! thanks

 
 
1 hour later…
8:09 AM
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Q: Answer posted with no author and generic sad avatar

ShaunI wrote an answer to a question. When the answer posted, it showed this in place of the author: Assuming it might be some weird glitch where the page didn't render the author because the asynchronous request/response to the server had an issue, I refreshed the page. The answer continued not to...

 
8:26 AM
@Wipqozn You need people who already know the system
 
0
Q: How should I micro Roaches against Zealots early game?

bummzackA Roach will be killed by a single Zealot when they both have no upgrades. I still prefer Roaches over Zerglings to handle early Zealot pressure. I was wondering what's the most efficient way to micro the roaches against zealots? This is early game, so no zealot-charge or roach-speed. I tried ki...

 
 
1 hour later…
9:28 AM
0
Q: Do you need to play the entire Deus Ex saga to understand Deus Ex H.R.?

dysocoI love Deus Ex 1, that is one of my favourite games. But now a friend wants to buy Deus Ex Human Revolution, I told him to play the first two (well, the 2nd is awfull) befor playing Human Revolution, but he saids that there are differents stories. Is that true ?

 
10:07 AM
0
Q: Do you need to take damage during warmup to let your medic charge faster?

badpWhat I've seen many people do is equip the gloves of running urgently, or rocket jump, or flarejump, or sticky jump, for the only reason of letting the medic charge faster, guaranteeing a uber being ready at the start of the match. Is this always useful?

 
10:28 AM
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Q: Can multiple cities work the same tile in Civilization 5?

LaykeCan multiple cities work the same tile in Civilization 5? For example, if I have found a great wonder, can I found my early settlers around it, (so that they are four hex away from each other and all work the same tile?

 
10:51 AM
@LessPop_MoreFizz I love how I can tell when Das Racist comes in by the guy in the background, not by Heems
SHAAAAMPOOOOOO
 
11:06 AM
Somebody make this into a spray
 
11:25 AM
good afternoon all
Hm.
Do we need a tag?
 
@FallenAngelEyes I think that's been discussed on meta
 
@badp Couldn't find any discussion about it when I searched
 
@badp, I will augment your FACE with my FISTS
I need to use that line more often.
 
I'm just not sure it's really necessary
 
Is that line from the game?
 
11:32 AM
@badp No
 
@FallenAngelEyes With tags I tend to err on the side of leniency
so long as it doesn't explode to the point to cover most other game tags, meh.
 
Still, I'm disappointed! They didn't have David call Jensen "son". He always does that in the game and I find it hilarious
 
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rofl
 
@badp Ahahaha wtf
 
12:03 PM
@badp Yeah, that's a classic.
 
posted on September 12, 2011 by yx_

Tropico 4 is the latest installment published by Kalypso where you rule over an island sweat-shop paradise.  Having played the previous games, I am eager to resume my enlightened rule over the puny Tropicans while exploring the new features and gameplay.  There are 20 new missions and 10 different maps waiting to be dominated explored. The [...]

 
@badp @badp Did I do it right? imgur.com/akrmQ
 
12:18 PM
OMG IT'S BREAKFAST TIME YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
 
@mordi2k @mordi2k yes. awesome!
 
:D
 
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Q: Is it possible to plays Fallout 3 like a FPS (on PC)?

Dran DaneIs it possible to change behaviour of Fallout 3 ? I would like to modify the the RPG combat system to play like a FPS. Is there a mod or something to do for that ?

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Q: Is it possible to stop repop in Oblivion?

Dran DaneIs it possible to stop repop in Oblivion ? Is it possible to block auto leveling repop ?

 
12:33 PM
@Lazers Sure. You'd just have to kill everybody on sight and not use V.A.T.S.
 
12:54 PM
@Lazers Is it possible to mod [heavily moldable game] in the way i would like to?
Answer to both: Yes, browse Nexus.
@YiJiang That doesn't really work because skill points still have a massive effect on, for instance, weapon spread and damage.
 
@LessPop_MoreFizz I know. I was half-joking
Although don't some newer FPS have leveling mechanisms also?
 
Aye
 
@YiJiang Yes, but they generally don't affect things like your accuracy with a basic rifle.
one of the cardinal rules that separates an FPS from a first person RPG is that if you aim the gun at something, properly, you should hit it. Invisible dice are anathema to that sort of player.
 

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