What Beats What in Rock, Paper, Scissors?

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The forum discussion revolves around a creative game where participants propose items or concepts that "beat" the previous entry in a humorous and imaginative manner. The game emphasizes the need for logical connections, such as how one object can overpower another, while also allowing for abstract reasoning. Key examples include the oxyacetylene torch, which requires ethyne to function, and the introduction of concepts like "Natural 20" from gaming terminology, which signifies a critical success in gameplay. Ultimately, the discussion highlights the playful nature of the game while addressing the challenges of maintaining logical consistency in the responses.

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  • Understanding of basic physics principles
  • Familiarity with gaming terminology, specifically Dungeons & Dragons mechanics
  • Knowledge of welding techniques, particularly oxyacetylene welding
  • Ability to engage in creative and abstract reasoning
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  • Research the mechanics of Dungeons & Dragons attack rolls and critical hits
  • Explore the principles of oxyacetylene welding and its applications
  • Investigate the concept of logical fallacies in argumentation
  • Learn about the history and variations of forum games
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This discussion is beneficial for gamers, creative thinkers, and anyone interested in playful logic and argumentation, particularly those who enjoy engaging in forum-based games and discussions.

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Another forum game:

Here's how it works:

The Rules:
1 - No posting something that can't be beaten (God is the traditional example of an unbeatable object; however, Parallel Universes is a much better example, since it could be argued that atheism or Buddhism beats God...)

2 - The post must beat the thing above it in a healthy and undeniable way (e.g. lawn mower beats plant) It doesn't even have to be related, as long as it could realistically beat it. (e.g. falling tree beats deer)

3 - If there is, for some reason, something that is hard to beat, either A: Make something that isn't very obvious and explain it [e.g, Hawking radiation beats black hole (by causing the black hole to evaporate)]
or B: look at the post above and take it from there.

Example of game:
Paper
Paper Shredder
Black out
Generator
Man sticking fork in generator
Sword
etc., etc., etc...


I'll start:

Pen
 
Physics news on Phys.org
Hammer...
 
Hacksaw...
 
thermite... (your screwed now people)
 
Hammer. (thermite squashed)
 
Toolbox (encloses hammer)
 
oxyacetelene torch
 
No ethyne

(oxyacetylene torch. Gas torch that burns ethyne (acetylene) in pure oxygen, producing a high-temperature flame (3000°C/5400°F). It is widely used in welding ...)
 
Ethyne...
 
  • #10
Mattara said:
No ethyne

(oxyacetylene torch. Gas torch that burns ethyne (acetylene) in pure oxygen, producing a high-temperature flame (3000°C/5400°F). It is widely used in welding ...)
Sorry, have to stop and take issue. You aren't "beating" my torch with something else, but claiming I don't have the fuel it takes to operate. What's to stop everyone from saying there's some similar lack or flaw in the previous persons thing. A. says "hacksaw", B can say "It has no blade." ?
 
  • #11
Natural 20. (Any unlikely thing can happen if you roll a 20 naturally on a 1D20)
 
  • #12
Hurkyl said:
Natural 20. (Any unlikely thing can happen if you roll a 20 naturally on a 1D20)
? Could you elaborate please?

Edit - googling shows this is a gaming term but it does not always equate to a critical attack
An attack roll represents a character's attempts to strike an opponent on the character's turn in a round. When a character makes an attack roll, he or she rolls 1d20 and adds his or her attack bonus. If the result equals or beats the target's Defense, the character hits and deals damage. Many modifiers can affect the attack roll.

A natural 1 (the d20 comes up 1) on the attack roll is always a miss. A natural 20 (the d20 comes up 20) is always a hit. A natural 20 is also always a threat-a possible critical hit.

If the character is not proficient in the weapon he or she is attacking with (the character doesn't have the appropriate Weapon Proficiency feat), that character takes a -4 penalty on the attack roll
 
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zoobyshoe said:
Sorry, have to stop and take issue. You aren't "beating" my torch with something else, but claiming I don't have the fuel it takes to operate. What's to stop everyone from saying there's some similar lack or flaw in the previous persons thing. A. says "hacksaw", B can say "It has no blade." ?

it is ok to do that but i forgot to say" a oxyacetylene torch with no ethyne". The general idea is the the next thing should pwn the previous.

You can have a look at another forum with this forum game for ideas:

http://forum.orkfia.org/viewtopic.php?t=2227&start=0

Since we have gotten off track a bit i'll continue on my post..

A man that refills ethyne
 
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16 ton weight.
 
  • #15
Hammer...
 
  • #16
Chi Meson said:
16 ton weight.

an anti-gravity force field
 
  • #17
The laws of physics.
 
  • #18
A scientist that proves that the laws of physics does not apply to forumgames/spamthreads
 
  • #19
Hammer...
 
  • #20
Mattara said:
A scientist that proves that the laws of physics does not apply to forumgames/spamthreads
Nope. This and your anti-gravity, and I'm taking my toys and going home. Bye.
 
  • #21
zoobyshoe said:
Nope. This and your anti-gravity, and I'm taking my toys and going home. Bye.

I'm sad to see that you don't have any imagination left and/or interst for this thread. Býe
 
  • #22
Mattara said:
I'm sad to see that you don't have any imagination left and/or interst for this thread. Býe
Uhh... hammer?
 
  • #23
Chi Meson said:
Uhh... hammer?

How lame can people be ;p? Stop trying to kill this thread with general off-topic and spamming -_-
 
  • #24
Yeah, hammer.
 
  • #25
A scientist that proves that a hammer will not do the job.
 
  • #26
Earthquake
 
  • #27
ziad1985 said:
Earthquake

30th century technology.
 
  • #28
Nuclear winter.
 
  • #29
arildno said:
Hammer...
Moderator declares hammer the undisputed winner.

(there really is no point to this thread)
 

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