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Argentum Vulpes
Missile sheild beats thermonuclear missile
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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EMP weapon distroys missile's electronic arming and guidance systems
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Mk
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Yes, but how does it beat the missile shield?
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EMP weapon distroys missile's shields electronics
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Hurkyl
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Faraday cage beats EMP.
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Benjamin Franklin beats the guy who inveted the Faraday cage
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Mortality beats Benjamin Franklin.
-scott
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scott_alexsk
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Immortality beats mortality.
-Scott(I think I broke a rule)
-Scott(I think I broke a rule)
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But my cage still hasn't been beaten!
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Thermonuclear missile beats Faraday cage.
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We already had a thermonuclear missile. My cage still stands!
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Argentum Vulpes
A good pair of bolt cutters puts a hole in the Faraday cage.
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H***** beats Faraday cage
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scott1
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You alreay used thatarildno said:
scissors beats bolt cutters
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Argentum Vulpes said:
15kg of 15 mol/dm^3
H_2SO_4 beats A good pair of bolt cutters.
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So, I've left this thread to its own devices.
If anyone wants to take it over (i.e. enforce the "rules", such as they are) knock yerself out.
If anyone wants to take it over (i.e. enforce the "rules", such as they are) knock yerself out.
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You were right since the very beginning (crap).
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Eh?(10 cha)
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HSO_3F beatsH_2SO_4Mattara said:
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scott_alexsk
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I had a feeling you would say that. I was referring to your earlier statement that the game would disolve into silliness.
-Scott
-Scott
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Everyone, on the count of three,
Ready?
OneTwoThree...
Ready?
OneTwoThree...
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Mk
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Four beats three.
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scott1
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To late you have to find somthing that can beat HSO_3F
Rules reminder
1] Reply with an object that "beats" the previous object in some healthy and undeniable way. Replies should be of the form Y [verb]'s X.
Things disallowed:
a] no going back in time. (i.e "no gas" as a reply for chainsaw disallowed) You can act upon the object that was brought, but you cannot change what was brought.
b] no people or actions (man refilling tank disallowed, though I guess can of gas is allowed)
c] no fictional objects or half-baked theoretical objects (repealing nature)
d] no repeats - an object can only be used once
e] no hammers!
Rules reminder
1] Reply with an object that "beats" the previous object in some healthy and undeniable way. Replies should be of the form Y [verb]'s X.
Things disallowed:
a] no going back in time. (i.e "no gas" as a reply for chainsaw disallowed) You can act upon the object that was brought, but you cannot change what was brought.
b] no people or actions (man refilling tank disallowed, though I guess can of gas is allowed)
c] no fictional objects or half-baked theoretical objects (repealing nature)
d] no repeats - an object can only be used once
e] no hammers!
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Sodium hydride deprotonizes fluorosulfuric acid.
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Mk
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Or I could have mixed the fluorosulfuric acid with antimony pentafluoride, for a much stronger acid.
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Physics beats chemistry.
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Metaphsics beats physics!
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einstein beats Metaphysics
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The cosmological constant beat Einstein.
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Hubble beats The cosmological constant