John Carmack's Test Liftoff a Success 384
brainstyle writes "Space.com is reporting that John Carmack of Armadillo Aerospace (and who apparently has some game design hobby) has had a successful launch of the prototype of its entry in the X-Prize. From the article: 'I had tried several algorithms on the simulator before settling on this one, and it behaved exactly the same in reality, which is always a pleasant surprise.'"
But can we use it as a weapon in DOOM3 ? (Score:5, Funny)
Simulator? (Score:5, Funny)
I hope he's not referring to the "simulator" about the space marine on Mars/Phobos/Deimos...
(especially not if the simulation behaved exactly the same)
Hopefully... (Score:5, Funny)
Re:But can we use it as a weapon in DOOM3 ? (Score:5, Funny)
I bet I can guess who you're voting for this November.
If he is building rockets.... (Score:1, Funny)
Re:Hopefully... (Score:0, Funny)
I'm confused. (Score:5, Funny)
I know not this reality which you speak of.
Re:It's always nice (Score:1, Funny)
Re:Simulator? (Score:2, Funny)
I wouldn't mind if it includes the infinite respawns.
I for one welcome our new BFG toting overlords!!! Of course I plan on being one of them.
The X prize is a waste of time (Score:2, Funny)
A rocket that can get up there will need more than just a few extra miles. It needs to travel at about 10 times the speed, have serious prtection for reentry, and have heavy shielding to protect it once it gets out of the Van Halen belt.
Go Johnny! (Score:3, Funny)
"/Dread"
Re:The X prize is a waste of time (Score:5, Funny)
It bothers me (Score:2, Funny)
Beware, geeks, maybe there is no light at the end of the tunnel...
Re:But can we use it as a weapon in DOOM3 ? (Score:0, Funny)
Re:If he is building rockets.... (Score:2, Funny)
Real Rocket Jump (Score:0, Funny)
Re:Hope for all geeks out there (Score:1, Funny)
He says, on slashdot.
Re:It bothers me (Score:4, Funny)
Baikonur?
If there were more hot chicks at these places, I guarantee you we'd have moved all heavy industry and manufacturing into the Lagrange points by now
Re:But can we use it as a weapon in DOOM3 ? (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Hope for all geeks out there (Score:5, Funny)
I think you're thinking of John Romero - I hear he's working on a rocket powered by nothing but his own over-inflated ego.
Id versus ego, who will win? Mwuhahaha!
Ahem.
Re:The full scale vehicle is also flying, sort of (Score:1, Funny)
Re:The full scale vehicle is also flying, sort of (Score:5, Funny)
That's the kind of thing people really care about...
(ps. Congrats on the rocket thing...)
Re:But can we use it as a weapon in DOOM3 ? (Score:2, Funny)
You mean Bill?
Thank you, thank you, I'll be here all week. Try the veal.
Re:I'm confused. (Score:0, Funny)
Re:I'm confused. (Score:4, Funny)
Reality is where the pizza is delivered from.
Re:Standing that close! Idiots... (Score:4, Funny)
Re:It bothers me (Score:2, Funny)
Re:This is what a rocket ship SHOULD look like.... (Score:3, Funny)
Re:It bothers me (Score:2, Funny)
You know what they say: "To get laid you have to be cute, be able to talk to women, or play an instrument... OR build a prototype for the X-Prize competition and have at least 1 successful launch"
John Romero (Score:1, Funny)
Re:The full scale vehicle is also flying, sort of (Score:3, Funny)
Hi John!
The JC Factor (Score:5, Funny)
John Carmack always gets +5 when he posts something. It's not even a question, moderators are drawn to give up those points like a heroin addict looking to shoot up when they see his name.
I think one day JC is going to just put "I farted, it stanks" and hit OK by accident, and then see the following on the comment:
+1 Insightful
+1 Funny
+1 Interesting
+1 Informative
Re:Rockets Vs games (Score:2, Funny)
Damn you, you just added another year to the release date.
Re:Standing that close! Idiots... (Score:3, Funny)
John Carmack first contact (Score:3, Funny)
Zarvox: Greetings earthling. We come in peace. What is it that you do on your planet?
Carmack: I make computer games where you run around and kill aliens.
In related news... (Score:3, Funny)
-- Greg
Re:Hope for all geeks out there (Score:1, Funny)
Re:tsarkon reports fuck you commie pig (Score:1, Funny)