Can Rock, Paper, Scissors Be Reinvented with New Rules?

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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.

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  • 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
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  • 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
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This discussion is beneficial for game designers, educators in logic and reasoning, and enthusiasts of creative problem-solving who enjoy exploring unconventional game mechanics.

  • #451
franzbear survives all that
 
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  • #452
A hacker hits the PF server and Kills (deletes) Franzbear.
 
  • #453
unnoticed bomb in computer stops hacker
 
  • #454
Bomb squad disarms bomb
 
  • #455
m(h)a(a)l(m)l(m)e(e)t(r) beats bombsquad
 
  • #456
a rigid metal structure beats your force transferal device
 
  • #457
yomamma said:
unnoticed bomb in computer stops hacker
OMG TOTAL BREAKAGE! You can NEVER go back in time to beat a previous object or say "however he forgot...," "but he didn't notice that...," "a faulty wiring at the factory..." NO! RULE BREAKAGE!
 
  • #458
Argentum Vulpes said:
A hacker hits the PF server and Kills (deletes) Franzbear.
Actually, that wouldn't harm me. I am now existing beyond the PF.
 
  • #459
Argentum Vulpes said:
Nitroglycern, TNT, C4, Semtex... High explosives beats rock
Right, picking up where this should have left off, according to the RULES!

Crushing tidal wave beats high explosives.
 
  • #460
Thirsty, incontinent woman beats tidal wave.
 
  • #461
Mad serial killer with a gun beats thirsty, incontinent women.
 
  • #462
By incontinently shedding their blood (and tidal wave) all over him, the women beat the mad serial killer back.
 
  • #463
Insanely hot heat wave evaporates and beats the water and blood.
 
  • #464
A nuclear winter beats Insanely hot heat wave
 
  • #465
Nutcase from the '60's builds a fallout shelter and beats nuclear winter.
 
  • #466
Running out of food and being stuck with hippies in the nuclear fallout shelter beats fallout shellter.
 
  • #467
Insanity makes you forget the present and beats lack of food and hippies.
 
  • #468
A surgent removes your brain with insainty beats insanity.
 
  • #469
Rusty scalpel and swift investiagtion beats insane surgeon.
 
  • #470
Liguid helium frezzes Rusty scalpel and swift investiagtion
 
  • #471
Explosion of the sun beats liquid helium.
 
  • #472
Black hole beats Explosion
 
  • #473
Unsolved math beats a black hole.
 
  • #474
Hawking beats unsolved math
 
  • #475
Complete and utter paralysis beats Hawking. (Oh, that was cruel and mean :devil: )
 
  • #476
Magical cure beats paralysis
 
  • #477
Harsh reality beats magical cure.
 
  • #478
Questing mind beats harsh reality.
 
  • #479
A dragon beats the questing mind.
 
  • #480
Deadly virus beats the dragon
 

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