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Computer Gaming / Re: Sea Power: Naval Combat in...

Last post by Destraex - Today at 12:02:27 AM

It's definitely not Dangerous Waters.  It reminds me of a modern Fleet Command, similar to how Cold Waters is a modern Hunt for Red October.  It's a 100% insta-buy for me.

What exactly do you mean by this? More complex than dangerous waters? Closer to command modern operations with 3d graphics?

#2

Computer Gaming / Re: Ultimate Admiral: Dreadnou...

Last post by bobarossa - Yesterday at 08:50:17 PM

I've wanted a game that lets me watch parts blowing off a ship when I hit it ever since I played Task Force 1942.

The Storm Eagles games were decent for this.

And I would have bought them if it wasn't for their DRM.

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Computer Gaming / Re: Ultimate Admiral: Dreadnou...

Last post by Rekim - Yesterday at 08:45:13 PM

I've wanted a game that lets me watch parts blowing off a ship when I hit it ever since I played Task Force 1942.

The Storm Eagles games were decent for this.

#4

Computer Gaming / Re: Burden of Command Announce...

Last post by Tripoli - Yesterday at 08:09:51 PM

PC Gamer just did a short piece on Burden of Command

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/strategy/burden-of-command-is-a-ww2-wargame-that-saddles-you-with-anxiety-about-each-soldiers-life/

#5

Current Events / Re: Israel

Last post by Jarhead0331 - Yesterday at 07:01:28 PM

+1 Israel.  My experience with pagers was very limited and short-lived a few decades ago.  I do remember carrying one around in my jeans front pocket.  Something tells me 72 virgins aren't going to be interested in some of these terrorists. 

Will be interesting to get the details.  Software virus to overheat batteries?  Explosives built into the pager??   

I never understood the 72 virgins thing. I'd be much happier with 2-3 whores.

[Ayyash became one of the chief bomb-makers for Hamas. In that capacity, he earned the nickname "the Engineer." The bombings he orchestrated caused the deaths of more than 70 Israelis.He was killed by the Israeli Shin Bet on January 5, 1996, following a massive manhunt. Israeli agents were able to compromise one of Ayyash's fellow Hamas members, who gave him a cell phone full of explosives. When they confirmed Ayyash was using it, the Shin Bet detonated it, killing him instantly.]

#6

Current Events / Re: Israel

Last post by Uberhaus - Yesterday at 06:38:39 PM

What is old is new again.
https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/yahya-ayyash

Yahya Ayyash was a terrorist and a member of Hamas.

Ayyash was born on March 6, 1966, in Rafat near Nablus. He completed his secondary school education in Rafat with excellent grades that qualified him to study engineering at Beir Zeit University. Ayyash received a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering in 1988. He became active in the ranks of Ezzul Deen Al Qassam Brigades at the beginning of 1992, where he specialized in making explosives from raw materials available in the Palestinian territories. He is credited with introducing the technique of suicide bombing in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Ayyash became one of the chief bomb-makers for Hamas. In that capacity, he earned the nickname "the Engineer." The bombings he orchestrated caused the deaths of more than 70 Israelis.

He was killed by the Israeli Shin Bet on January 5, 1996, following a massive manhunt. Israeli agents were able to compromise one of Ayyash's fellow Hamas members, who gave him a cell phone full of explosives. When they confirmed Ayyash was using it, the Shin Bet detonated it, killing him instantly.

#7

Current Events / Re: Israel

Last post by steve58 - Yesterday at 05:56:38 PM

Mosad intercepted the pager shipment and loaded'em with explosives.

https://redstate.com/wardclark/2024/09/17/report-mossad-intercepted-hezbollah-pager-shipment-loaded-them-with-explosives-n2179452

#8

Beer & Pretzels / Re: Oreos taste different

Last post by bobarossa - Yesterday at 05:33:24 PM

I always buy the Mint Oreos.  The mint flavor overpowers any chocolate flavor failures.  Side note: They tested Mint Oreos at least 10 years ago under the name Grasshoppers.  Loved them then and was disappointed when the test ended.

#9

Beer & Pretzels / Re: Oreos taste different

Last post by W8taminute - Yesterday at 05:20:25 PM

I tried their peanut butter cookie a few months ago and found that to be disappointing as well.  Back to 'Nutter Butter for me.

#10

Current Events / Re: Israel

Last post by W8taminute - Yesterday at 05:14:51 PM

From what I've heard the IDF also was able to get a list of names of those who had to be admitted into hospitals for injury treatment.  This is a victory on so many different levels and is unprecedented.