Max_Caine Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Having done a little research, the sandbag seems to be (for the period) the only way to erect a hasty fortification within an underground base. The alternative would seem to be the Jersey barrier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thothkins Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 oh, is that a jersey barrier? I thought everyone just took off their sweaters and made a barrier from those. During quiet times you could just take four of them and get in a game of footy too Where I be, we just call them concrete barriers. Impressive imagination there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorlom Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 oh, is that a jersey barrier? I thought everyone just took off their sweaters and made a barrier from those. During quiet times you could just take four of them and get in a game of footy too No, that is a Jersey barrier. A jersey barrier is just as you described. It's my go to response when my brother makes a pantaloons barrier in preparations for a sock fight..Where I be, we just call them concrete barriers. Impressive imagination there. We call them "concrete sows" in Sweden for some reason. (at least as far as I know. it might be a regional thing where I live) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWP Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 We call them "concrete sows" in Sweden for some reason. (at least as far as I know. it might be a regional thing where I live) I think the reason can be figured out. Is it true that some elevators in Sweden play death metal music? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pookzob Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 We call them "concrete sows" in Sweden for some reason. (at least as far as I know. it might be a regional thing where I live) I confirm this. http://sv.wiktionary.org/wiki/betonggris Silly name, really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gauddlike Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Having done a little research, the sandbag seems to be (for the period) the only way to erect a hasty fortification within an underground base. The alternative would seem to be the Jersey barrier. That was why I suggested it Although I did say jersey, not Jersey but I assumed the standard issue Xenonauts overclothing would be designed to provide protection against plasma. The scientists and engineers should be able to come up with something better given time. They can come up with a mobile combat shield that can resist plasma for a short time so a stronger version for static defences shouldn't be too big a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thothkins Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Although I did say jersey, not Jersey but I assumed the standard issue Xenonauts overclothing would be designed to provide protection against plasma. Cdr Gauddlike: What's that bundle doing in the corridor thothkins? Sgt thothkins: We're building a barrier to slow down alien attack. Cdr Gauddlike: From your pullovers? Sgt thothkins: well, it's a jersey barrier isn't it? Cdr Gauddlike: your auntie knitted you a jumper for Christmas again didn't she? you're just trying to get rid of it. Sgt thotkins: It shall die protecting the Earth, sir. I'd like to see graphics for: A diversionary sign saying "Command Centre This Way" that you can place leading to the canteen. A cunning full scale cutout of a corridor wall, that you can simply place in an opening. A mirror to provide the illusion that there are twice as many Xenonauts defending each area than there are. A gigantic Christmas jersey that covers your entire base, causing fear and panic in the aliens over it's little reindeer patterns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gauddlike Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Incidentally there is a Jersey barrier in the industrial tileset already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thothkins Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 that's right. so there is... Sgt thothkins: um Sir, we've only got 4 guys on this mission? Cdr Gauddlike: Yes, that's right. Should be easy for a group with your experience. Sgt thothkins: Ah, but we've no tank or heavy weapons, either. Cdr Gauddlike: I'm sure you'll manage. Incidentally, there's a couple of things I'd like you to pick up and bring back to the base... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorlom Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 I think the reason can be figured out.How so?Is it true that some elevators in Sweden play death metal music? Err... first that I have ever heard of it. I'd have to say no. Also we do NOT have polar bears walking the streets of our capital... or any other city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thothkins Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 (edited) Also we do NOT have polar bears walking the streets of our capital... or any other city. WHAT?! When I get my hands on that travel agent! I said "those are just men in suits." and I was laughed at by the touring party. Laughed at! "Happens all the time," they said, mockingly. "They're having coffee," I added. They looked down on me and told me about the "intelligence of animal life imitating variable habitats." I've shown everyone the holiday pics too. Of course, when I was telling other people, I pretended to know that they were "real" polar bears. Gah! Edited December 31, 2012 by thothkins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Name Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 No, that is a Jersey barrier. A jersey barrier is just as you described. It's my go to response when my brother makes a pantaloons barrier in preparations for a sock fight..We call them "concrete sows" in Sweden for some reason. (at least as far as I know. it might be a regional thing where I live) Well my family just calls them carstoppers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorlom Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Well my family just calls them carstoppers.How does a jersey stop a car?Edit: .... Nvm if the answer is sexist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skvid Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Awesomeness. Is it clear if the base mission map layout going to correspond with the base layout that we build beforehand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorlom Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Awesomeness. Is it clear if the base mission map layout going to correspond with the base layout that we build beforehand? As far as I know the developers has confirmed that is indeed the case. Link to post here: Clicky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrashMan Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Moments later at the ale house... Pvt thothkins: Why don't we just do that every mission? Cpl Hicks: They can't go into production until HWP and Trashman agree on rounds per wizard hat, I'm afraid. Three. Three is the number of rounds that the hat shall have, and the number of rounds shall be three. Two is not acceptable unless you add another. Four is right out. Once the number three, being the right number, be reached, then and only then can the wizzard hats enter production. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thothkins Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 >chortle< Let's hope the aliens don't find our production facility in Antioch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrashMan Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 What? How did you know? Who told you?? HE'S A WITCH! BURN HIM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thothkins Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 It's a fair cop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XenoNUT Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Just popped in to say the new base is looking great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kigurai Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Err... first that I have ever heard of it. I'd have to say no.Also we do NOT have polar bears walking the streets of our capital... or any other city. Another swede here. He is obviously lying, or danish. I am looking at polar bears right now, while going up the elevator listening to In Flames. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gauddlike Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 That must be why he said polar bears aren't walking the streets. If there are polar bears in the elevators they can probably manage other public transport methods so they don't need to walk anywhere. Maybe the music was their idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorlom Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Another swede here. He is obviously lying, or danish. I am looking at polar bears right now, while going up the elevator listening to In Flames. Are you a turnip or Swedish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thothkins Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 That must be why he said polar bears aren't walking the streets.If there are polar bears in the elevators they can probably manage other public transport methods so they don't need to walk anywhere. Maybe the music was their idea. well, I chuckled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Another swede here. He is obviously lying, or danish. I am looking at polar bears right now, while going up the elevator listening to In Flames. Danskjävlar!!1 [video=youtube;xBcJZ3-cJKc] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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