Woohoo, official off-topic thread!

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Phanteros the Shade knight

Originally posted by TheAuraAngel
Beat Norris up though. And Chan. 😛

He's not as cool as Norris or Chan.

concession accepted, Aura.

Ridley_Prime Smug icon slayer

Originally posted by MooCowofJustice
Who the hell is Van Damme?

The bad actor fighting Bison?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9hatLT-vl4

Originally posted by NemeBro
Bruce Lee's muscles weren't that "huge," really, he was toned and they were dense.

He's also the most overrated fighter to ever live.


And I thought I was the only one who felt that way to some extent. He did have some all right movies though like Enter the Dragon and whatnot, but as an actual actor he wasn't really better than most of the people mentioned on the last page.

TheAuraAngel Hegemon

Well if we're talking actors it would either be Norris or Chan. Probably Norris.

Bruce Lee is just flat out cooler than all of them. Chan is as close a second as you can get though. 😛

The Scenario Greater Sci-Fi combatant

So, I just need to make sure of something. Is placing a six foot long staff into a crossbow a viable idea? Is this weapon practical, why or why not?

I can provide context later as it becomes necessary.

Demonic Phoenix Senior Member

Sharpen one end, and you've got yourself a spear & crossbow in one.

Burning thought Restricted

Or a sort of harpoon gun.

Peach mordrem

Originally posted by The Scenario
So, I just need to make sure of something. Is placing a six foot long staff into a crossbow a viable idea? Is this weapon practical, why or why not?

I can provide context later as it becomes necessary.

...no. Not unless it was a gigantic crossbow, but that would rather defeat the purpose of a crossbow in the first place.

General Kaliero F = ma, beeyotches.

Originally posted by The Scenario
So, I just need to make sure of something. Is placing a six foot long staff into a crossbow a viable idea? Is this weapon practical, why or why not?

I can provide context later as it becomes necessary.


I think what you really want is a ballista, which is a crossbow as a siege weapon. Handheld crossbows were very small, and the bolts made for them were short and thick. Something like a six-foot staff wouldn't even fit on the launching mechanism.

ArtificialGlory God-Emperor of Eternity
Originally posted by General Kaliero
I think what you really want is a ballista, which is a crossbow as a siege weapon. Handheld crossbows were very small, and the bolts made for them were short and thick. Something like a six-foot staff wouldn't even fit on the launching mechanism.

Pah! I was about to say that what they were thinking of is a ballista...

The Scenario Greater Sci-Fi combatant

That's what I figured, just making absolutely sure.

Demonic Phoenix Senior Member
Originally posted by Burning thought
Or a sort of harpoon gun.

Wouldn't work with a 6 foot stick.

~ Why do you need a Ballista?

Peach mordrem

In other news, I have this adorable little fluffball napping next to me right now.

Not my puppy, sadly 😛

Burning thought Restricted

Originally posted by Demonic Phoenix
Wouldn't work with a 6 foot stick.

~ Why do you need a Ballista?

Possibly not in reality, but Why? Why could a harpoon weapon fire a 6 foot stick?

Spear guns can be up to 6 foot long and the spears even longer.

Pinkie Pie Cupcake Devourer

Originally posted by Peach
In other news, I have this adorable little fluffball napping next to me right now.

Not my puppy, sadly 😛

I want one!

RE: Blaxican #gottem

Originally posted by Peach
In other news, I have this adorable little fluffball napping next to me right now.

Not my puppy, sadly 😛

I have a friend who would eat the shit out of that dog (He's Filipino).

cdtm Restricted

Originally posted by TheAuraAngel
Beat Norris up though. And Chan. 😛

He's not as cool as Norris or Chan.

Alexis Goggins is cooler than all of 'em though.

Steven Seagal?

MooCowofJustice Too Far Gone

So after just seeing my first episode of the new ThunderCats series, it doesn't appear to be that bad. Though I really hate Lion-O's voice. Not fond of Panthro's voice either.

Phanteros the Shade knight

That episode is all kinds of epic.

Ridley_Prime Smug icon slayer

Originally posted by MooCowofJustice
So after just seeing my first episode of the new ThunderCats series, it doesn't appear to be that bad. Though I really hate Lion-O's voice. Not fond of Panthro's voice either.

What a coincidence. Today (or just now rather) was my first time of seeing the new ThunderCats as well. And yeah, it's definitely not that bad. Don't mind the voice though, but the new Lion-O's personality can get a little annoying at times. Still, seems like a solid new entry for TV for the first time in a long time.

Ridley_Prime Smug icon slayer

Also,

http://news.yahoo.com/coal-black-alien-planet-darkest-ever-seen-220601419.html

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