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Post by redemptionrocks on Oct 23, 2005 16:22:33 GMT -5
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Post by YodaBreaker on Oct 23, 2005 17:27:23 GMT -5
"Now, redemptionrocks has stated that he can somehow perceive the numbers whizzing by and thereby be able to influence the outcome of the spin." sadly i can only do that about 1/2 the time the other times i release a second too soon and screw myself with a 1. Err...based on the data I've obtained from my R2, you're describing an outcome distribution that's similar to what you'd get from just random button pressing, so I'm not sure if you're really influencing the outcome as much as you think you are.
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Post by redemptionrocks on Oct 23, 2005 17:49:22 GMT -5
not really i notice on my r2d2 it goes sumthing like 1,2,1,4,3,1 etc. mighnt be luck but i get 1s only when i am trying to stop after the one....*shrugs*
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Post by Phoenix on Oct 23, 2005 18:00:23 GMT -5
chance n.
1. 1. The unknown and unpredictable element in happenings that seems to have no assignable cause. 2. A force assumed to cause events that cannot be foreseen or controlled; luck: Chance will determine the outcome. 2. The likelihood of something happening; possibility or probability.
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Post by YodaBreaker on Oct 23, 2005 18:00:26 GMT -5
The same can be said for R2, if you free your mind (by not concerning yourself with anything), you should increase your odds of success. Granted, you will probably not be able to open your subconscious enough to get a 4 every time, but you should do better. Err...except in the human examples you're citing, one is essentially making looser associations between mental concepts than would be made in normal, waking life - which is a rather different activity than somehow mystically perceiving the sequence of numbers flowing by, releasing one's finger or thumb from a button, and letting the spinner stop. Essentially, it's the difference between associative thought and motoric action. Now, if you knew the sequence by which numbers flashed past on the spinning wheel (either as Joe's promised dissection would yield or by reconstructing the numerical positions on the wheel by other means), you could start talking about applying a certain level of force or skill to allow the spinner to advance to a specific position. However, in the absence of data (and with the only other - admittedly impressionistic - data suggesting that attempts to influence the outcome of the spin don't do so), I'm gonna believe that unless you take a stab at R2's dome that doesn't actually move the spinner, it's not yet possible to influence the outcome of the spin meaningfully.
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Post by greyelephant on Oct 24, 2005 8:16:46 GMT -5
Whenever I just sit and play with my R2 (no euphemism here) I seem to always get alot of 4s. For some reason when I am battling with him all I can get are 1s. I think he hates me or I use up all of his fours. It's baffeling me.
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Post by Radar on Oct 24, 2005 11:00:50 GMT -5
Perhaps Grey Elephant, during a competition your mind is too clouded with the desire to win or the fear of defeat to allow yourself to spin a four, however when you are just relaxing alone...you are free to get the 4 that you desire.
Or maybe it just seems that way because you get to spin more when your opponent isn't waiting for you...who knows? -Radar
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Post by greyelephant on Oct 24, 2005 12:44:04 GMT -5
Perhaps Grey Elephant, during a competition your mind is too clouded with the desire to win or the fear of defeat to allow yourself to spin a four, however when you are just relaxing alone...you are free to get the 4 that you desire.Thank you o' Dark One, I mean Radar. So what you are really saying I need not worry about the outcome of the game and just spin with an open mind? That's beyond deep but I will try. Does this make me your apprentice?
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Post by malform on Oct 24, 2005 13:11:04 GMT -5
Does this make me your apprentice? Is this the equivalent of feeding the monkeys at the zoo when it is clearly posted not to do so? Or is it just me? lol ;D
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Post by greyelephant on Oct 25, 2005 8:14:59 GMT -5
Hey, I take offense to that! Monkeys need love too! ;D
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Post by YodaBreaker on Oct 25, 2005 12:48:15 GMT -5
Hey, I take offense to that! Monkeys need love too! ;D Or spanking...particularly Boba Monkey. Err...Fett.
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Post by Yaggleberry Finn on Oct 25, 2005 16:47:10 GMT -5
I just got my R2 today, and I'm pretty sure mine has the spinner labeled as follows: 1 2 3 2 1 4
Therefore, you have a 1 in 3 chance of 1 attack, a 1 in 3 chance of 2 attacks, and a 1 in 3 chance of getting extra attacks (1 in 6 for 3 or 4.) That's what I figured we'd get. At only 10 points, he has to have a draw back. With 8 speed and the highest % special power of any 10 point figure, I think Hasbro has done a good job making him somewhat of a risk to use.
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Post by greyelephant on Oct 26, 2005 7:40:51 GMT -5
Therefore, you have a 1 in 3 chance of 1 attack, a 1 in 3 chance of 2 attacks, and a 1 in 3 chance of getting extra attacks (1 in 6 for 3 or 4.) That's what I figured we'd get. At only 10 points, he has to have a draw back. With 8 speed and the highest % special power of any 10 point figure, I think Hasbro has done a good job making him somewhat of a risk to useYeah, yeah, yeah, great figure, *poof*, whatever. Look Yaggleberry I don't care what "Hasbro" thinks they have done a great job on. J/K All I want is when I use that little tin can is 4's. No 1's, no 2's, heck not even 3's. I want to abliterate my opponet and get allllllllll fours. Is that asking too much from a billion dollar company? Well I guess it is isn't it.
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Post by zgxsharpshooter on Jul 24, 2007 12:42:14 GMT -5
i realy want a medic droid how many turns does it take to revive a figure, i belive it is 5.
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