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by Mackus
Mon Jun 12, 2017 7:33 am
Forum: Outsider Discussion
Topic: Page: 118
Replies: 105
Views: 103517

Re: Page: 118

Anyone else cringe when he showed a still-strange and still-potentially hostile and technologically superior race exactly where Sol should be? Especially since Listel like Beryl were stated to have eidetic memories at some point, if I remember correctly He's on diplomatic mission. The whole point w...
by Mackus
Fri Jun 09, 2017 1:24 pm
Forum: Outsider Discussion
Topic: Page 117: I will demonstrate!
Replies: 133
Views: 69429

Re: Page 117: I will demonstrate!

This is getting kinda ridiculous. Even is we assume it's something Loroi actually care about (because they don't look very religious), the worst thing that existence of humanity does, is to imply that Loroi were not first race of Soia-Liron, which as far I can tell, nobody but hardcore nationalists ...
by Mackus
Thu Jun 01, 2017 8:09 am
Forum: Outsider Discussion
Topic: WIP Discussion (Part 1!)
Replies: 2709
Views: 1621837

Re: WIP Discussion (Part 1!)

First Beryl is all but "get away you hussy", and now, as far as I can tell, Talon is really pouty for not being allowed to touch Jardin. That's funny and interesting subtext, thought I don't think Arioch is going beyond some minor teasing and actually channelling Terrible Writing Advice by going for...
by Mackus
Mon May 15, 2017 4:15 pm
Forum: Outsider Discussion
Topic: Miscellaneous Loroi question-and-answer thread
Replies: 6272
Views: 4277989

Re: Miscellaneous Loroi question-and-answer thread

Nah. I think they ought to have at least one crewmember on entire ship that has set of skills that would effectively make her tailor.
How difficult it would be to quickly make something for him that would fit his frame? It's literally just "clothes like for Loroi male, but taller and sturdier"
by Mackus
Thu May 11, 2017 4:31 pm
Forum: Outsider Discussion
Topic: Miscellaneous Loroi question-and-answer thread
Replies: 6272
Views: 4277989

Re: Miscellaneous Loroi question-and-answer thread

Well, religions with strong universalist or missionary traditions, will of course have very heated discussions. Whereas the lesser focus of spreading their lord's will, the less presence of alien will be of relevance to them. Take Yazidis for example. They do not proselytise, and pretty much never a...
by Mackus
Sun Apr 16, 2017 10:28 pm
Forum: Outsider Discussion
Topic: Miscellaneous Loroi question-and-answer thread
Replies: 6272
Views: 4277989

Re: Miscellaneous Loroi question-and-answer thread

Arioch wrote:What sort of emotional display did you have in mind? I wouldn't expect veteran crew (human or Loroi) to burst into tears in the middle of a fight.
He probably meant minor stuff like occasional clenching of teeth or fist. Involuntary muscle reactions that would betray inner tension.
by Mackus
Tue Aug 16, 2016 9:51 pm
Forum: Outsider Discussion
Topic: Outsider in Stellaris.
Replies: 37
Views: 26091

Re: Outsider in Stellaris.

Nice.
You might want to take a look at one of elves mods.
They often have ears, new clothes, new hairstyles.
by Mackus
Tue May 03, 2016 10:45 am
Forum: Outsider Discussion
Topic: Outsider in Stellaris.
Replies: 37
Views: 26091

Re: Outsider in Stellaris.

I plan on getting it, and odd are I'll do something like this, but I haven't gone in depth in reading prerelease stuff enough to understand all these mechanics ahead of time. Hell, as a paradox game I'm assuming I won't understand most of the mechanics even when I'm playing it. I've read all dev di...
by Mackus
Mon May 02, 2016 9:55 pm
Forum: Outsider Discussion
Topic: Outsider in Stellaris.
Replies: 37
Views: 26091

Outsider in Stellaris.

I am very excited about incoming grand strategy game in SF setting called Stellaris. I cannot believe this question hadn't occur to me until now, but how, broadly speaking, one would implement space nations from Outsider in the game? There are plenty options for racial customisation, though unfortun...
by Mackus
Fri Apr 08, 2016 6:46 pm
Forum: Outsider Discussion
Topic: Page 111 discussion
Replies: 73
Views: 57045

Re: Page 111 discussion

There is always Supernormal stimulus. If applicable of course. What exactly makes Loroi females attracted to their males? In human females being attracted to men its very broadly confidence/physique/popularity (Yes, I summarised entire human sexuality in three words. Bear with me). And in Loroi? Eve...
by Mackus
Wed Apr 06, 2016 12:53 pm
Forum: Outsider Discussion
Topic: Page 112
Replies: 69
Views: 44380

Re: Page 112

It is odd how much effort Tempo appears to be putting in what should be simple "show him starmaps, but nothing intel-worthy" message. I think Alex noticed something odd too, and not just being unused to seeing other people use telepathy: Look at his expression in third panel.
by Mackus
Thu Jan 08, 2015 6:07 pm
Forum: Outsider Discussion
Topic: The Loroi are Evil!
Replies: 105
Views: 58641

Re: The Loroi are Evil!

I guess a neutral side strong enough would be able to secure their borders, and enforce their neutrality. Its just that no neutral power in the sector is strong enough to do so. Humanity might be able to pull it off for a while (fairly long one, in fact), because they are so remote, but joining futu...
by Mackus
Sat May 31, 2014 8:53 am
Forum: Outsider Discussion
Topic: Miscellaneous Loroi question-and-answer thread
Replies: 6272
Views: 4277989

Re: Miscellaneous Loroi question-and-answer thread

As long as there are incentives, usually economical, people from "core" world will emigrate for colonies. As long as colonies aren't established sorely for prestige, but, for example, new colony has some valuable resource thats so much cheaper to mine that it offsets cost of interstellar transport, ...
by Mackus
Fri Jan 31, 2014 9:35 am
Forum: Outsider Discussion
Topic: Miscellaneous Loroi question-and-answer thread
Replies: 6272
Views: 4277989

Re: Miscellaneous Loroi question-and-answer thread

It is precisely because humans are immune to main Loroi advantage (telepathy), humanity should ally with them. Neither side would be inclined to be gracious to their ally on principle for helping them win the war (there would be no need to, winner would be undisputed master of the sector), but with ...
by Mackus
Sun Jan 12, 2014 6:42 pm
Forum: Outsider Discussion
Topic: Miscellaneous Loroi question-and-answer thread
Replies: 6272
Views: 4277989

Re: Miscellaneous Loroi question-and-answer thread

A sane German leadership might have been able to win the war, but a sane German leadership probably wouldn't have started the war in the first place, so that line of speculation only goes so far. That is good point, sane leadership would be less likely to start a war (at least at two fronts). But s...
by Mackus
Fri Jan 10, 2014 8:22 am
Forum: Outsider Discussion
Topic: Miscellaneous Loroi question-and-answer thread
Replies: 6272
Views: 4277989

Re: Miscellaneous Loroi question-and-answer thread

I shudder to think of how the war could have gone if someone competent was in command of the German military. Rommel? actually german commanders were very competent the problem was stretching their resources too far and a confusing set of rules about the german leadership. Yeah. Oberkommando Wehrma...
by Mackus
Sat Dec 07, 2013 6:33 pm
Forum: Outsider Discussion
Topic: Miscellaneous Loroi question-and-answer thread
Replies: 6272
Views: 4277989

Re: Miscellaneous Loroi question-and-answer thread

I see. I haven't seen any research data on the subject, but I would surprised if that were true. The sadistic people I know of are delighted and encouraged, not deterred, by the tears of their victims. Well, psychopaths lack empathy, and Sadist enjoy suffering of others. So of course tears, which a...