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Killing me won't bring her back. TOINK (Plus! Bitcoins!)

Dark Raven XDark Raven X Laugh hard, run fast,be kindRegistered User regular
edited June 2011 in Social Entropy++
I'm now 22, meaning garish plastic weapons are now cool again. You know Nerf guns?

Some look like this:

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These are OK. Sometimes life deals you a shitty hand, and you need to compensate for shortcomings. Then you use this instead:

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Either way, you're dealing foamy death to your plastic wielding opponents.

I'm putting a team together. Then I'm taking that team to this other guy's team, and shooting that other team with foam bullets. I feel that this is a worthwhile endeavor. Just looking for imput / advices / key learnings SE++ might have on Nerf related warfare.

Specifically, having a Nerf shootout in a crowded city centre. Good idea?
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    PiptheFairPiptheFair Frequently not in boats. Registered User regular
    edited June 2011
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    brought to you by FYAD and bitcoins

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    George Fornby GrillGeorge Fornby Grill ...Like Clockwork Registered User regular
    edited June 2011
    PiptheFair wrote: »
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    brought to you by FYAD and bitcoins

    bitcoins... :?

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    MechMantisMechMantis Registered User regular
    edited June 2011
    Oh man I have the break open double barrel not-Nerf gun and it is the best thing ever.

    even if the casings are completely superfluous and are yet another thing to lose.

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    VALVEjunkieVALVEjunkie Registered User regular
    edited June 2011
    raven just buy a bunch of elements and go nuts

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    Dark Raven XDark Raven X Laugh hard, run fast, be kindRegistered User regular
    edited June 2011
    I've heard great things about the Nite Finder EX-3, but the idea of having just 1 round at any given time just...mmm. Seems like a liability. :/

    It has the best range and accuracy of all the Nerf sidearms, but just 1 shot? I am undecided.

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    chiasaur11chiasaur11 Never doubt a raccoon. Do you think it's trademarked?Registered User regular
    edited June 2011
    The Maverick is still the best.

    Got one of the original blue ones. Fast, accurate, decent range.

    Also, ridiculously large revolver. The manliest kind of handgun.

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    #pipe#pipe Cocky Stride, Musky odours Pope of Chili TownRegistered User regular
    edited June 2011
    MechMantis wrote: »
    Oh man I have the break open double barrel not-Nerf gun and it is the best thing ever.

    even if the casings are completely superfluous and are yet another thing to lose.
    they shoot like shit but they're the most fun to mod

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    #pipe on
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    ZonugalZonugal (He/Him) The Holiday Armadillo I'm Santa's representative for all the southern states. And Mexico!Registered User regular
    edited June 2011
    I want to hangout with these guys.

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    DruhimDruhim Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited June 2011
    Koshian wrote: »
    bitcoins are still one of the funniest things to ever happen

    I find it hilarious that according to Wikipedia:
    Proposed failure scenarios for Bitcoin include a currency devaluation, a declining user base, or a global governmental crackdown on the software and exchanges.

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    AntimatterAntimatter Devo Was Right Gates of SteelRegistered User regular
    edited June 2011
    bitcoins are ridiculous

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    DichotomyDichotomy Registered User regular
    edited June 2011
    the lever-action rifle made by the same guys is even better

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    OrikaeshigitaeOrikaeshigitae Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited June 2011
    i don't know anything about bitcoins

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    MechMantisMechMantis Registered User regular
    edited June 2011
    Dichotomy wrote: »
    the lever-action rifle made by the same guys is even better

    Ehhh, mine's temperamental as all hell.

    Still awesome to see "brass" being ejected though. :D

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    undeinPiratundeinPirat Registered User regular
    edited June 2011
    i don't know anything about bitcoins

    they are one of the best forms of comedy nerd money can buy

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    Dark Raven XDark Raven X Laugh hard, run fast, be kindRegistered User regular
    edited June 2011
    Gonna use this bad boy as my main;

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    Then a Maverick as my side, and the Nite Finder for the guy I do execution style.

    I was trying to justify grabbing one of the sniper rifles too. But man. Their range just blows. And the older, better, (cheaper in the US) model "Longshot" is sold at 4 times the proper price here in the UK. While the Longstrike looks shit hot, reviews indicate it is terrible. :/

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    GaslightGaslight Registered User regular
    edited June 2011
    This reminds me I need to get my Nerf guns out of the back seat of my car and taunt my dog with them some more. Also take my Raider apart and remove the air restrictor for MORE POWER.

    My local Kroger had a few Nerf guns marked down a couple weeks ago and I came this close to buying a second Maverick and the unholy miniaturized baseball pitching machine that is the Barricade, but I reminded myself I'm trying not to spend money on "frivolities" right now.

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    OrikaeshigitaeOrikaeshigitae Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited June 2011
    nerf guns: allowing nerds to execute violent revenge fantasies since whenever

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    #pipe#pipe Cocky Stride, Musky odours Pope of Chili TownRegistered User regular
    edited June 2011
    The Alpha Trooper is awesome.

    #pipe on
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    chiasaur11chiasaur11 Never doubt a raccoon. Do you think it's trademarked?Registered User regular
    edited June 2011
    Some day, I'll get a bandoleer full of those one shot pistols, two holsters for Mavericks, a stealth shot up each sleeve, a Barrel Break in each hand, and a vulcan on my back.

    It will be glorious.

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    MechMantisMechMantis Registered User regular
    edited June 2011
    I was trying to justify grabbing one of the sniper rifles too. But man. Their range just blows. And the older, better, (cheaper in the US) model "Longshot" is sold at 4 times the proper price here in the UK. While the Longstrike looks shit hot, reviews indicate it is terrible. :/

    I have one of the original Longshot models.

    It is super awesome.

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    OrikaeshigitaeOrikaeshigitae Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited June 2011
    Koshian wrote: »
    i don't know anything about bitcoins

    let me give you a quick primer:
    My 4 mining rigs were still mining bitcoins (I left them on 24/7), generating lots of heat. It was extremely hot. I eventually woke up due to the heat, but it was already too late.

    I had a terrible heat stroke, and it was quite frightening and disorienting. I not only felt physically terrible, having trouble breathing and terrible nausea.

    and

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    oh man.

    that's

    pretty sad.

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    MechMantisMechMantis Registered User regular
    edited June 2011
    messing with my Longshot right now.

    The only thing that could make it better is if I got my hands on one of those 36 shot drums.


    I would be unstoppable.

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    ZonugalZonugal (He/Him) The Holiday Armadillo I'm Santa's representative for all the southern states. And Mexico!Registered User regular
    edited June 2011
    chiasaur11 wrote: »
    Some day, I'll get a bandoleer full of those one shot pistols, two holsters for Mavericks, a stealth shot up each sleeve, a Barrel Break in each hand, and a vulcan on my back.

    It will be glorious.

    You will be a beast.

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    FandyienFandyien But Otto, what about us? Registered User regular
    edited June 2011
    grown men playing with toy guns

    oh joy

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    GaslightGaslight Registered User regular
    edited June 2011
    MechMantis wrote: »
    messing with my Longshot right now.

    The only thing that could make it better is if I got my hands on one of those 36 shot drums.


    I would be unstoppable.

    I guess it isn't worth the price of a Raider to you just to get one? It would be pretty rad if they started selling them separately now that there's several guns that can use it.

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    FandyienFandyien But Otto, what about us? Registered User regular
    edited June 2011
    i guess it's no better or worse then airsoft though

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    GaslightGaslight Registered User regular
    edited June 2011
    Fandyien wrote: »
    i guess it's no better or worse then airsoft though

    Well that's a relief.

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    MechMantisMechMantis Registered User regular
    edited June 2011
    Gaslight wrote: »
    MechMantis wrote: »
    messing with my Longshot right now.

    The only thing that could make it better is if I got my hands on one of those 36 shot drums.


    I would be unstoppable.

    I guess it isn't worth the price of a Raider to you just to get one? It would be pretty rad if they started selling them separately now that there's several guns that can use it.

    Nah, I've got other things on my list to buy before more Nerf guns.

    Besides, after I bought two Mavericks everyone I knew started getting me random Nerf shit. Who the hell knows what'll happen if I spend more than 12 bucks on these things.

    Although, as I found out they had ulterior motives. There was a Grand Nerf War. It was suitably awesome.

    the Vulcan is surprisingly good at mowing down zombies.

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    FencingsaxFencingsax It is difficult to get a man to understand, when his salary depends upon his not understanding GNU Terry PratchettRegistered User regular
    edited June 2011
    Wait, so is Bitcoins essentially MMORPG gold?

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    FandyienFandyien But Otto, what about us? Registered User regular
    edited June 2011
    Fencingsax wrote: »
    Wait, so is Bitcoins essentially MMORPG gold?

    i watched the the little faq on their website and not only are they insufferable about the "incredible impact on economics" their product has it's also super vague

    like i said in the other thread insofar as i can tell they're worthless fake pretend retardo currency for assholes

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    TrippyJingTrippyJing Moses supposes his toeses are roses. But Moses supposes erroneously.Registered User regular
    edited June 2011
    I'm sorry

    but did I just see a nerf gun with a drum magazine?

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    FactorySquirrelFactorySquirrel Marceline's Henchman Land of OooRegistered User regular
    edited June 2011
    Yep.

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    MechMantisMechMantis Registered User regular
    edited June 2011
    Fencingsax wrote: »
    Wait, so is Bitcoins essentially MMORPG gold?

    No. It's a new alternative currency that can't be traced and cannot be broken down into smaller increments. There is no equivalent to the cent in Bitcoins.

    And I think one Bitcoin is like 30 bucks right now.

    Also Bitcoins are made by crunching some algorithm or something. It just sounds idiotic.

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    MechMantisMechMantis Registered User regular
    edited June 2011
    TrippyJing wrote: »
    I'm sorry

    but did I just see a nerf gun with a drum magazine?

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    Yes.

    Yes you did.

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    FandyienFandyien But Otto, what about us? Registered User regular
    edited June 2011
    can i use bitcoins to buy heroin

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    MechMantisMechMantis Registered User regular
    edited June 2011
    Fandyien wrote: »
    can i use bitcoins to buy heroin

    If you can find a drug dealer willing to accept bitcoins as currency yes. And the Feds can't trace the transfer.

    like, it's designed to be untraceable or something.

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    undeinPiratundeinPirat Registered User regular
    edited June 2011
    Fandyien wrote: »
    can i use bitcoins to buy heroin

    fun fact two of the main places you can spend your bitcoins are on an online drug site and a place where you can buy random shit like slim jims

    they are truly the currency of the future

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    FandyienFandyien But Otto, what about us? Registered User regular
    edited June 2011
    Koshian wrote: »
    MechMantis wrote: »
    Fencingsax wrote: »
    Wait, so is Bitcoins essentially MMORPG gold?

    No. It's a new alternative currency that can't be traced and cannot be broken down into smaller increments. There is no equivalent to the cent in Bitcoins.

    And I think one Bitcoin is like 30 bucks right now.

    Also Bitcoins are made by crunching some algorithm or something. It just sounds idiotic.

    lol no

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    Fandyien wrote: »
    can i use bitcoins to buy heroin

    http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2011/06/silkroad/

    holy shit you can

    too bad regular money works for that too

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    MechMantisMechMantis Registered User regular
    edited June 2011
    Koshian wrote: »
    snip


    Oh wow. People finally realized that these things are worthless. But damn look at that drop.

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    chiasaur11chiasaur11 Never doubt a raccoon. Do you think it's trademarked?Registered User regular
    edited June 2011
    MechMantis wrote: »
    Fencingsax wrote: »
    Wait, so is Bitcoins essentially MMORPG gold?

    No. It's a new alternative currency that can't be traced and cannot be broken down into smaller increments. There is no equivalent to the cent in Bitcoins.

    And I think one Bitcoin is like 30 bucks right now.

    Also Bitcoins are made by crunching some algorithm or something. It just sounds idiotic.

    The thing that strikes me right now, after getting past the part of my brain that likes any stupid thing that looks like the FUTURE, is how stupid making a currency that will lose half its value every two years is.

    They aren't impossible to replicate, it just takes a lot of processor cycles. Which gets easier and easier every few months.

    Not thinking ahead there, champ.

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