Originally posted by eThneoLgrRnae
Of course it is but the reason he posted that is because he is trolling me because of a post I made over on Discord. I was trying to give Broly helpful suggestions on games on PS4 he could play with his gf. Apparently, that was hilarious according to some of the weirdos over there.They've never actually tried the videogame version of the classic tabletop game. They just stupidly assumed that any boardgame made into a videogame would suck.
However, back when I was still playing Risk on the PS3 lots of people were still playing it online. It was very popular. They put battle animations in the game to make it more exciting.
The game only costed about ten dollars in the playstation stire.It was well worth at least that much for all the fun I had gotten out if it. Certainly a much better game than childish Mario games which I grew out of long ago but that Broly and Klaw still play apparently lmao.
My family used to drop everything we were doing once a month to play risk on the sega genesis. I revisited it as a young adult and it still slapped.
Not sure why the paint job matters, when strategy is the meat and potatoes of the game.
I love risk.
Originally posted by samhain
The English language goes overboard with the homophones, homographs and homonyms IMO but I also find the gas short for gasoline thing slightly strange, like if an American asks me if I can smell gas, what does my brain tell my nose palate to look out for?
Everyone constantly makes subconscious observations about context in everyday language. It's important for communication. This one only seems strange to you since it's new to you.
For example, you don't get confused if someone says "cool." Without context, that could mean 800 different things: the temperature, someone's personality, the quality of a movie, it could be an affirmation of an idea, etc.
If someone asked "got a light?", they're probably asking for a lighter to ignite a cigarette. If we're on a camping trip and it's dark out, that same question could suddenly be referring to a flashlight.
We don't get tripped up on these things because we evolved to understand language.
Originally posted by Blakemore
Petroleum is a liquid.
It's like referring to any dairy product as "milk." Yogurt, butter, and cheese are different things, even if they are derived from milk. It's the same for gasoline, kerosine, and most diesel fuel.
Did you know the term "gasoline(spelled 'gasolene' then)" actually predates "petrol"? That was its original name. 😱
Originally posted by ilikecomics
My family used to drop everything we were doing once a month to play risk on the sega genesis. I revisited it as a young adult and it still slapped.
Not sure why the paint job matters, when strategy is the meat and potatoes of the game.I love risk.
Yeah, strategy with a massive helping of luck thrown in. But yeah, it's a great game I agree. Risk Urban Assault is a great spin on the classic version of game and it's lots of fun as well. It is also sold in Playstation Store.
Here's the short launch trailer for when the game first came out:
You can see that the battle animations are pretty cool. IRIS is a nice addition to the game as well. I actually named one of my kitties after her because I liked her so much lol.
Originally posted by Blakemore
Petroleum, diesel and kerosene are hydrocarbons that are extracted from crude oil. They are then used as fuel for travel. Moron!Yes, ok, it can evaporate as a gas. Propane does as well 😂 but the petrol you put in your car is still a liquid!
Again, no one ever said it was a gas. We pointed out that it's short for "gasoline", and most folks in America say it, when you said only rednecks use the term.
You do you though, bro. 👆
Originally posted by StyleTime
As I said, context matters. If you're just in an office building, then we'd use "gas" the same way anyone else would. If we smell gasoline specifically, then we'd use the full word, "gasoline." If you're driving and say "I need to get some gas", it's pretty clear you mean fuel for your car.Everyone constantly makes subconscious observations about context in everyday language. It's important for communication. This one only seems strange to you since it's new to you.
For example, you don't get confused if someone says "cool." Without context, that could mean 800 different things: the temperature, someone's personality, the quality of a movie, it could be an affirmation of an idea, etc.
If someone asked "got a light?", they're probably asking for a lighter to ignite a cigarette. If we're on a camping trip and it's dark out, that same question could suddenly be referring to a flashlight.
We don't get tripped up on these things because we evolved to understand language.
I was being hyperbolic, I don't think anyone who has seen at least one episode of an American TV show doesn't know gas can be short for gasoline, it's hardly new to me.
Originally posted by StyleTimewhy call it gasoline? Or gas? It's obviously liquid petroleum. Dozy yank rednecks
...right. Never said otherwise.Again, no one ever said it was a gas. We pointed out that it's short for "gasoline", and most folks in America say it, when you said only rednecks use the term.
You do you though, bro. 👆