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Argentum Vulpes
faulty mirrors beat Hubble
Can Rock, Paper, Scissors Be Reinvented with New Rules?
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SUMMARY
The forum discussion revolves around a reimagined version of the classic game Rock, Paper, Scissors, where participants propose objects that "beat" the previous object in a creative and logical manner. Specific rules are established to maintain the integrity of the game, including prohibitions against time travel, the use of fictional objects, and repeating previously used items. The conversation showcases a variety of imaginative responses, such as "Thermite burns computer" and "Gamma ray bursts kill all life on Earth," while also addressing the complexities and paradoxes that arise from the game's rules.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of logical reasoning and sequential argumentation
- Familiarity with basic chemistry concepts (e.g., thermite reactions, acid-base neutralization)
- Knowledge of game theory principles and strategy
- Ability to follow and contribute to structured discussions in online forums
- Research the principles of game theory and its applications in competitive scenarios
- Explore chemical reactions relevant to the objects mentioned, such as thermite and acid-base reactions
- Investigate the history and variations of Rock, Paper, Scissors and similar games
- Learn about the impact of rules on gameplay dynamics and player strategy
This discussion is beneficial for game designers, educators in logic and reasoning, and enthusiasts of creative problem-solving who enjoy exploring unconventional game mechanics.
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moose
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Argentum Vulpes said:
*is tempted to say hammer*
Nasa beats faulty mirrors.
- #273
Argentum Vulpes
moose said:
If you used a hammer the mirrors would still be broken.
Hummmmmm... to be tactful or not.
JPL unit conversions beats NASA.
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Blahness
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"Gangstas" with uzis defeat JPL unit.
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scott1
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I'am not sure beats mirrorsmoose said:
Proper english beats "Gangstas"
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scott_alexsk
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Poetic License beats proper English
- #277
Argentum Vulpes
Blahness said:
Ok that is a bit far fetched on how to counter the Jet Propulsion Laboratory's incapacity to convert english mesurments into metric mesurments, but oh well.
Bitter college English professor beats Poetic License
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JamesU
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ebola beats bitter college english professor
- #279
Mk
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Bubonic plague beats ebola.
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arildno
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Antibiotics beats bubonic plague
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Jelfish
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genetic mutations eventually beat antibiotics
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scott1
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I'am not sure if that breaks the rules or not since it seems like you have chage an object in oder to beat but I'am not sure.Jelfish said:
gentic engineering beats genetic mutations
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Mk
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Eugenics and environmentalists deface genetic engineering forever.
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DaveC426913
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...because Lord knows we wouldn't want to break the rules...scott1 said:
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scott1
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Cloning beats EugenicsMk said:
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Mk
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What about environmentalists? Flamethrowers would work well...
- #287
Argentum Vulpes
heavy particle load in the fuel colgs the Flamethrower (flames then nothing)
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scott1
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A janitor that cleans the feal clog beats heavy particle load
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scott1 said:
Sexy secretary beats janitor. (Oh dear, that sounds SO bad!
)-Dan
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scott1
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Fourm mod that deletes your post beats a sexy secertary.topsquark said:Sexy secretary beats janitor. (Oh dear, that sounds SO bad!
-Dan
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Mk
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Flamethrower beats forum mod and the secretary.
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Mattara
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A thick heat sheild beats flametrower.
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scott1
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I think Flame thower has already been used.
Gravity beats A thick heat sheild
Gravity beats A thick heat sheild
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arildno
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Merriment beats gravity.
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Mk
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Flamethrowers beat merriment.
- #296
Argentum Vulpes
Mk said:
Lets not make a flamethrower the new hammer please.
A crucible beats a flamethrower.
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scott1
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Florence flask beats a cruicble
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scott1 said:
Florence Henderson beats a florence flask (whatever that is!)
-Dan
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Mk
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Flamethrowers beat Florence Henderson!
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Dawguard
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Holy water forever defeats the flamethrower.