#nerdy shit

[thatwholethingwiththeduck]

fandom history

between 2010-12, ds9 fic was "rare" enough for ds9 to qualify for yuletide* (2009 marked 10 years since the show had finished + that was an eligibility thing at the time)

*yuletide is the rare fandom gift exchange thing btw, going for 20+ years

[nopxxx]

currently making an in depth fake metal for a dcu fic of all things

maybe I should just bullshit my way through it rather than make an entirely useless and highly dangerous chemically produced extremely flexible Superman restraining metal, just so Batman can shred it into tiny shavings in oil (avocado oil specifically), to painstakingly bend those shavings together with silk(think chain link fence but microscopic) into a lightweight, high melting point fabric-like material that would be capable of withstanding Superman’s heat vision for MAYBE a minute or two, while also blocking his x-ray vision, that does not include kryptonite so that it’s to protect against him in case of an emergency, not attack.

It would actually he incredibly useful if made correctly, but now that I think about it more, I would want to be able to reinforce the metal once it was in that tightly weaved form, which might be possible through a series of heat treatments if only it wouldn’t damage the silk.. maybe if multiple heatings were done a very low temperature? It might work, since the metal would be actually tiny at that point. That’s a stretch though, especially with the combined metals having very different melting points(even then, the lowest one starts crazy high, way higher than silk could withstand).

The other methods I could think of would be way too hazardous to complete, mainly because the material is made with a very modified alkaline metal, which wouldn’t react well and could undo the whole process(bad)(would result in explosions).

But again, to a normal human, being around that stuff for prolonged periods of time is dangerous, so while it would be nice to incorporate into character’s suits, it would backfire in the long run. Maybe making a synthetic version of it with less hazardous materials is something to consider, but I chose those specific materials with the mind to withstand attacks from Superman, so it defeats the original point.

But, superman is a high bar. A synthetic material like this would be hard to perfect but would work great against a normal opponent

Thinking even deeper, it would only be harmful to humans, so it could be used for superman. Actually I do like that idea, since it contains lead it could work as a form of protection from small amounts of kryptonite. But he does work closely with humans anyways. Hhhh.

AND I CANT EVEN PUT ANY OF THIS NERDY SHIT IN THE FIC NO ONES GONNA READ IT ASHCJFJFKMFMDKSS

so thats my evening

[vspin]

Since I was in middle school, I've had a fantasy story/world I have been building in my head. I've never written it down or anything. It's something that I would think about a lot, especially when I work out/run...

Anyway i just realized my main characters are basically the fantasy-version of space marines ( I just never knew what space marines were back in the day lmao)

Seeing the Secret Level combat scene was my fantasy come alive. Especially when the space marine punches that guy and he flies back like he just got hit by a pick-up truck

[justsheerfilth1]

So this weekend I am hosting a powerpoint night with some of my pals, and mines is essentially going to be an at home version of the dropout show "um, actually"

For those who dont know, um actually is a nerdy game show where the host reads out an ✨️ almost ✨️ accurate statement about nerdy pop culture ( i.e dungeons and dragons, game of thrones, futurama etc. ) And the contestants have to begin their answer with "um actually, ..." and point out what the statement should be and why.

I've already got a few down and will chuck in a couple Scottish themed questions to make it a bit more unique, but was wondering if any of my fellow nerds want to contribute with a fact/statement?

Tagging some loveable dorks that might want in on this nonsense @raccoonboywrites @latenightsimping @aphrogeneias @cutiecusp @stretchedoutonthegrass @thornsnvultures

And anyone ive not tagged is also welcome to join in!

[theumbralvampire]

Every nerd does this, me included 😂😂🖤🧛🏻‍♂️🖤🥀

[tabletopcraftco]

Hey y’all, I’m doing a Thing™️. And it’s kind of scary! So if you want to help me out, come check out the nifty new website I’m making! It goes live TOMORROW, and I make nerdy stuff. If you’re feeling fancy, you could sign up for my newsletter, which I promise will be very fun and cool.

[nightmaregirl]

Xx

[moonyswarmsweaters]

What's the biggest question you have about the future?

Will we ever understand the nature of consciousness?

I know it doesn’t look like much of a big question, but if we do, it mean someone worked hard enough and cared enough to do it. If we understand it will we be able to replicate or change it?

if we CAN change it will Criminals’ time in jail can be cut down if we can “change” the part in their consciousness that make that behavior happen?

Would changing it be morally right if it can undo mental disorders but as they are a part of the way a person thinks it is also a part of who they are forever changing them.

IDK I just find it very interesting

Thank you for the ask💕💕💕

[fiadhaisteach]

Being the nerd I am, I have a spreadsheet for my characters. I started creating this too late, sadly, and am missing a couple, but I have most of them recorded.

Total hours played across Dragon Age is 1,751.95, the bulk of which are in DAI (1,016.53) where I have 17 active inquisitors, plus a dozen or so on the cutting room floor.

But DAV has already surpassed DAO & DA2 combined, both for active characters (10 combined, though many more planned, rolled up, & cut) and time (341.41 combined) with all 10 available slots filled (and 4 on the cutting room floor), plus one run completed and archived and 394 hours in as of 2025/01/09.

Though I have no idea how I’d calculate the number of hours spent reading & poring over lore & meta outside of the games. Heh.

Speaking of… does anyone have a PDF of the DAV Codex yet?

DAO: Fenorain "Surana", Ruth Tabris, Aravunlea "Surana", Sereda Aeducan, Blancmange Cousland, Parthren Brosca, Elithnehn Mahariel

DA2: Praxis, Belle, Cara

DAI: Evelyn Trevelyan, Elanor Lavellan, Aviselan Lavellan, Geoff Trevelyan, Aoifa Trevelyan, Beresaad Adaar, Evuniala Lavellan, Alulya Lavellan, Elgadir Lavellan, Elizabeth Trevelyan, 3velen Trevelyan, Kerev Cadash, Elanor2 Lavellan, Ellana Lavellan, The Onyx Auroch, Lace Cadash, Aelinor Lavellan

DAV: Revas, Sofia DeRiva, Sabrina Mercar, Beshak Thorne, Sivu Laidir, Eabha Ingellvar, Ivy Laidir, Lorant Thorne, Recorda Ingellvar, Adrocer Mercar (plus Halais Aldwir who's files are safely saved)

Ask me about any of them!

[phoenixtv]

Dude this might make some ppl mad but I'ma say it anyway... I LOVE FFXIV ok, but the community teeters on brain dead way too often! Let's examine some things the community has thrown fits about since i started playing this game

The LalaFell chair ( bc it looked like a highchair )

Xenos for clearing the dt dungeon as warrior by himself

The new savage dungeons are too easy

Healer is supposedly boring ( as a healer it's not freaking boring especially when your team is .. challenged )

Wuk Lamat n how much everyone hates her after complaining about how much sad is in shb and ew

NOW

the worst most talked about lately one is wuk Lamat the dawntrail mascot:

She's too corny

She's too happy

Her VA sucks

She's n every cutscene ( SHES THE FREAKING MASCOT OF COURSE SHES IN EVERY CUTSCENE! )

HERES the reality.

None of this shit is important.

Most of it is untrue and immature to raise so much whining about

Everyone said that shadow bringers and end Walker had so much sad n it n it was so unfair and depressing blah blah blah

So the devs gave you happy n your pisses?!

HERES THE REAL KICKER

I just discovered a quest in dawntrail literally called the corn servant that is cheesier by far than anything I saw n msq for dawntrail n yet everyone loves it

That is a complete double standard and totally stupid. Not saying there's anything wrong with the quest but for side quests to be allowed corn and not msq in a FINAL FANTASY game y'all are completely out out of line and making yourselves look dumber than the community is already looked at as. That is my ted talk.

As everyone is welcome to their opinion feel free to state it but keep it within youtube guidelines or mods and myself will not be disinclined to ban you and hurt your feelings if you can't be nice about it.

[keyworld1101]

[brownskinsugarplum76]

I had a linguistics class in college. (Wish I'd had more of them. 😌) I have to say, I geeked out when I first saw gyat used as slang. I feel like it evolved at the same time I was growing up. 🥹🤓

[reservoirreputation]

Happy belated birthday to my ResDogs fic 'Glory Days'!

I'm a couple of days late, but it's been busy on my end 😩

The fic:

Extras:

This essentially is old men fucking, perfect for the old-man-fucking website, yes?

[wtfjd95]

I have too many Pokemon cards.......

[sirenemarie]

To the Death Star & back 🖤

[baconandvibrators]

Everyday I’m puzzlin