So here’s how this is going to work. If you have a question, post it in the comments. When I answer, I will use a simple system of Q + number – so if this experiment sticks around, it should be easier to search for an answer. I will keep all the questions posted save for anything I deem unsuitable. Finally, this will be a randomized event, so I might wait a week to answer, or do it every day, it will all depend on my mood. Also, I added a permanent link to this on the sidebar, for easy access.
Q1:)
Soulerous asked:
What are your goals in regards to Factpile?
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Big goals, little ones? What do you most want the site to experience? If you don’t mind answering.
Q2:)
Darthgrim asked:
How did you feel when Optimus Prime first died?
Q2 – It pissed me off. I knew knew no other Transformer could lead the Autobots and after that, I felt betrayed by the franchise until the movies came out.
Q1 – Big Goals – I want FactPile to be the destination site to settle any discussions around any character or franchise we talk about here. I want the site to be a “go to” source of information for the web and media outlets.
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Little ones – Make the site more user friendly. I would like to be able to add more stuff on the fly as news comes out in an easier way, I just haven’t determined the best way. (yet)
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I would love to see the site grow 100 fold in traffic. I’d love to see more passionate people arrive and share their thoughts. L-W should stop by every now and then, as well as Mecha Bob. I have no idea where either of them went.
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Back to big goals. I would like to see FactPile get as big in popularity as a site like reddit.com – not in the sense of whiny ass users who post “cute” little pictures of their cat playing with some crap they found behind the refridgerator, but being seen as an important place to make sure you appear. I mean President Obama had a Q&A session on that site, imagine the questions WE would ask?!
Are you excited for Halo 4?
What other plans do you have for Factpile in the near future?
WHAT is your name?
WHAT is your quest?
WHAT is the average velocity of an unladen sparrow?
Monty Python references.
Where were you when the twin towers fell?
What was the first movie you saw in theaters?
Boobs or Butts?
When will we get more Cross-over worthy What Ifs like with what happened between Halo and Mass Effect?
(P.S: I believe I got quite a few series I had in mind for another one!)
If you were one of us (the pilers), what question would you ask the admin?
I have an idea for a new section on the pile, basically you take people and splice them with some on else and put them together in a fight. For example, The punisher with the training, and enhancements of Master chief vs Batman with the skills and techniques of Ryu Hayabusa. What do you think?
…Well as I’ve e-mailed you this twice… I’ll just put this here I guess….
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Chakra/KI/Chi/you get the idea=life-force, so in a debate if one side has it, and the others alive, they will be treated as if they have it to?
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Summoning is useable by the rules?
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Sentient equipment is useable by the rules?
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Pet that travel with the character are useable by the rules?
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Sentient allies that live on the character, and work as equipment are useable by the rules?
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Sentient allies that fallow the character around, and work as equipment are useable by the rules?
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Vehicles the character owns are useable by the rules?
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People needed for those vehicles to work are useable by the rules?
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Sentient characters the character catches and uses as items are useable by the rules?
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Before mentioned Sentient equipment/allies are still useable even if after being with you through the whole game, they leave in the end game cut-scene?
Sentient equipment is useable by the rules?
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Are you referring to something like Cortana?
How do you dodge bullets?
@TheSorrow
“Are you referring to something like Cortana?”
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…..I don’t even care at this point.
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I’ve just had one to many arguments over overly vague rules, and from now on, anytime a question about them comes up, it goes here.
Oh, and lest I talked to him about it, Mike wants to verify that there actually is a “Post 50″ rule, as when we looked it wasn’t listed in the rules.
Why is there a picture of a guy with flower nipples on this page?
@Shgon
Refer to this match here: www.factpile.com/7700-daken-vs-solid-snake/
Is all the admin gonna get is random questions?
Well since like Shgon I have asked something about rules that was never answered
normally in the Dresden Files Dresden follows the laws of magic, the first of which is not to kill humans with magic, is that the type of CIS that would be ignored on Factpile or does that stay in effect for the fight, Dresden has ways to incapacitate with magic and does have a firearm. So in a Factpile duel to the death would Dresden have to avoid killing with magic?
I would really like an answer since it may affect Dresden’s future matches.
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Also would a character stated to inherit the powers of his predecessors be able to have feats of said predecessors provided for use in duels or only their own feats?
“It pissed me off. I knew knew no other Transformer could lead the Autobots and after that, I felt betrayed by the franchise until the movies came out.”
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At least theres Transformers Prime
@GuardianAngel1911
“Also would a character stated to inherit the powers of his predecessors be able to have feats of said predecessors provided for use in duels or only their own feats?”
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If this is about what I think it’s about, I note he was said it inherit the “power”, he’s on his own(now anyway) as far as the “skill” goes.
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If it not about what I think it is…. Move along, move along.
I for one liked Robaimus(sp?), but… That’s because that movie was my main contact with G1.
@Shgon
50/50 half is that, but half is just straight curiosity about the topic since that match brought it up.
@Admiral at #22
I’d like to know if weapon-orientated wielders are to be considered as well in terms of capabilities, provided they get the chance to get enough time to learn said capabilities in the 1st place if they’re done with said weapon, as well.
Trust me you are not alone, although there’d be more questions to ask than just that one with regards to some particular weapons(The Master Sword from Legend of Zelda, for instance anyone?) actually.
I for one liked Robaimus(sp?)>I for one liked Rodaimus(sp?)…. Still (sp?) though.
@Shgon
Rodimus is the correct spelling if you ask me.
Yup, G1 Rodimus is Badass, no doubt about that one at the very least.
@ Admin
Would you ever consider partnering with other sites in creating and/or maintaining wikis? We have many respect threads on the topia and I see them made with pride. Maybe we could link those to the wikis at the least so that those who gather data on a character them automatically have a respect thread to peruse. That link would also then increase traffic to the site. Maybe i’m too ambitious lol
@Primus
I don’t see why having Ambition at all would be too much a negative to contend with, as long as you can manage to keep it in check personally.
But that’s up to the Grand General in here though.
how about battle requests that I has emailed to you?
and what pissed me off is: why people thinks laws of physics allows Global Warming happens and WTC collapses from fire alone while at the same time makes ‘Magic’ and ‘super-sciences’ impossible?
WTC collapses from fire alone
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Conspiracy nut? How rare to see one those here.
Oh. I’ve got a question, could we get an “upcoming matches” list?
what Shgon said an upcoming matches list would be awesome.
I’d like just confirmation of matches. I’m sure people send lots of matches to the admin, but I think it’d be cool to have something where if the admins/mods of fp haven’t told you your fight has been accepted and put into queue in 3 weeks, then you need to either adjust it and resubmit, or it’s not accepted because stomp, bulldog vs Death star style match, ect.
@Admiral
I 3rd or 4th the idea, if I gotta be honest.
@Tech/Mana
I somehow doubt the Blessing of Khorne can outright beat off Tenchi Muyo-verse LightHawk wings personally, but its not the best place to discuss the matter in-depth, isn’t it?
I somehow doubt the Blessing of Khorne can outright beat off Tenchi Muyo-verse LightHawk wings personally, but its not the best place to discuss the matter in-depth, isn’t it?
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Uhhh, don’t know what Blessing of Khorne is, but LHW are pretty high up on there, so yes?
@Tech/Mana
Probably best to save it for another time, I digress enough as it is.
Anywho another question for the Grand General:
Is there a way to help make the site get allowed to have a better community?
What’s the most dangerous land-based animal that you believe you could beat in a fight?
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Old school match scenarios, they still good or can we ignore them? Like Chief matches where it says things like various weapon skill, multiple vehicle selection, super cool armor.
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“I’ve got a question, could we get an “upcoming matches” list?”
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Don’t we already have that with the dashboard under ‘post’.
I thought matches were always good, they just don’t get attention after a while unless it’s a really popular one.
“Old school match scenarios, they still good or can we ignore them? Like Chief matches where it says things like various weapon skill, multiple vehicle selection, super cool armor.”
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Good point…. In those matches, if it says something like “unflinching bravery”… Does that mean the other side doesn’t get theirs if it’s not mentioned?
Do you plan on making a place where common stats are given for characters to reference to? Like listing commonly said speeds, reaction times, strength levels, weapon statistics, etc for characters, weapons and what not.
Will you say “no” to answer this question?
How can users write content for the website like reviews or blogs.
Something I’ve always wanted to know since I got here, but never actually asked anyone. But how did Factpile come to be? Where did the idea come from and how well did it start?
Will you say “no” to answer this question?
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You think that’s clever don’t you?
…You gotta explain the image choices, man. Why? Just, why?
@Zolanius
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Evolution of Factpile from the ‘topia.
@Sauroposeidon- My guess leans toward the “why not?”
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“What’s the most dangerous land-based animal that you believe you could beat in a fight?”
-I like this question.
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“If you were one of us (the pilers), what question would you ask the admin?”
-Also good.
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@Admin- I think those are excellent goals. Similar to what I imagined they might be. Another interest hook in addition to the character matches would increase traffic. If you want help with a specific thing, I’m sure we ‘Pilers would all love to contribute to making the site better.
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CH1C4N0444:
“Do you plan on making a place where common stats are given for characters to reference to? Like listing commonly said speeds, reaction times, strength levels, weapon statistics, etc for characters, weapons and what not.:
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As much as I would lie to get that, I think FactPiletopia serves that better already. I know there is a Warhammer 40K respect thread, and I think for ease of use, that is where any information like that should exist. I would have no problem making the respect threads on FPTopia the “official” points of references for matches.
Q19)
Khazit:
Will you say “no” to answer this question?
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Nope.
Q22)
Sauroposeidon:
“You gotta explain the image choices, man. Why? Just, why?”
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Clint Eastwood is a badass. The dude with flowers on the nipples in the same shot as Clint is funny. Plus, it makes the image very memorable, don’t you think?
Q8)
Commander Cross:
“How do you dodge bullets?”
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Shoot first.
Q3)
Hitman H94:
“Are you excited for Halo 4?
What other plans do you have for Factpile in the near future?”
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Yes, Halo 4 should finally get us more insight into the Forerunners and what they did.
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I would like to do videos on a FactPile channel. We could do reviews of movies, games, books, music, whatever, I don’t care. Would also like to feature matches via video debates, I think that could add another level of interactivity.
@Grand General at #50
Thank you, sir.
How do we also improve the atmosphere of the site itself as a whole, and how can we do so via means of working together?
Your response to the Admiral’s question at post #18, as well?
Quadruple post by the Admin, I think that’s a FactPile first.
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Admin, if FactPile’s popularity suddenly skyrocketed, what would you do and what policies would be enacted to ensure stability?
Also, if the scenario ever happens, would the veterans get any special privileges?
Q4)
Envoy:
“Where were you when the twin towers fell?
What was the first movie you saw in theaters?
Boobs or Butts?”
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I was working as a programmer at a crappy job. The only thing good about the place was that I could play StarCraft all day long.
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First movie I ever saw in theaters? – E.T.
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Final question? – My wife knows!
If you could have one Pokemon in real life that wasn’t a legendary which one would you choose?
If it isn’t Squirtle, Admin doesn’t have a soul.
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Hate to mention poltics, but O or R?
Politics*
Where did you get that “the dude with flowers on his nipples” picture ?
could we have more matches that pit eaither Mass Effect, Halo or Warhammer 40k against something.
and could we have (i beg this) more matches with Command and Conquer?
cause i notice a signifigant lack of them.
we could compare which Messiah is the best.
How do you transfer the abilities of people in table top games like Vampire th Masquerade to this site?
@thelostguy: like shogun executioner vs marv vs redeemer vs hexapod?
Also. How about pitting our modern military again various fictional ones? Of course remove their space weapons ’cause the last time I check we don’t have weapons that can shoot down spacecraft.
indeed… and prehapse compare fictional versions of factions and nations to their real counterparts.
EG: Allies (RA) vs Allies real life.
@thelostguy: indeed… and prehapse compare fictional versions of factions and nations to their real counterparts.
Here’s my examples of Fictional faction to real counterpart: Malta(City of Heroes) vs the Illuminati
@Khazit: I check we don’t have weapons that can shoot down spacecraft.
how about Black Projects and Anti-gravity Aircrafts: www.bibliotecapleyades.net/ciencia/ciencia_antigravity.htm as well Rods from God and Star-wars Project(which is secretly perfected)
None of them is working, as least on a large scale. And as best they can shoot our satellites, not FTL moon-size planet busting space station.
@Khazit: None of them is working, as least on a large scale. And as best they can shoot our satellites, not FTL moon-size planet busting space station.
damnit! they may works on secrecy, and we aren’t talking about Death Star from Star Wars
@Admin! how about this Match: Tarma Roving from Metal Slug vs Knight Commander Pask(both fighters are fights by driving their respective tanks: SV-001 and Leman Russ battle Tank in various scenarios)?
@Masonicon- Go here to suggest matches. Put “Factpile” or “match” or “vs or “battle” in the subject line to help it get through, and be clear with it to increase the chance of it being looked at.
@Soulerous! I has suggested new matches
@Masonicon! I’m glad. Did you include pictures for the characters in your suggestions? If not, just make sure to do so in the future.
I’m thinking about a final fantasy civil war. All version, all character at peak, but I’m on my cell phone and can’t find any picture.
@Masonicon
yeah… that sounds like a good idea.
but i would love a match that pits commander Shepard and crew(me3) up against
1 GDI commando (3) and 3 sets of nod shadow teams.
and maybe we could… i don’t know… just have an extreeeeeeeeemly long recap soon?
@Admin
did you play Doom as a child/teen when it was around? if so are you looking forward to the re-edition of Doom3 thats coming out soon?
What was with the anti-bot/human verification thing?
@Khazit
A Free-for-All Civil War, or something akin to the Civil War that earned its place in the top 10?
If the latter, best of odds with that and if you need our aid, you need only ask for it and we’ll do our best to grant it to you!
@cross: the one like the cartoon network civil war, yep. To see which version has the most overpowered character. Any help is greatly appreciate!
@Khazit
You can count me in to join in on the plans, anyone else want in?
What say you?
@To the Grand General
Your response to the question from post #18, yet?
@cross: I left my home, and my quad core computer, for college, now I usually web surfing using my cell phone, until I get a laptop. So I need help finding pictures for the match, and if you want, please suggest that match for me.
@Khazit
I’ll consider doing a VMA thread for it if that’ll help spark up some interest in the overall matter in mind, you sure you don’t want to state what’s the cut-off point for the Post-Old side of Final Fantasy to wind up as?
Here’s a big one, how hard would it be to make it where we could edit our post?
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Is it even possible?
Editing-authority for FactPilers would present a host of problems. It would be really easy to abuse those powers, even without meaning to.
@Soulerous
“Editing-authority for FactPilers would present a host of problems. It would be really easy to abuse those powers, even without meaning to.”
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How would it be different then any other site?
Any chance the stars will return?
Can we have a rep function like what the OBD have?
“How would it be different then any other site?”
-Well, that’s just it. We want FactPile to be the best, don’t we? Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying it can’t work. But off the top of my head, I can imagine people changing the meanings of their posts and deleting things, which could result in a ton of confusion for any future readers. I don’t think FactPile is supposed to be a mess like the generic forum. I’d rather not have it that way, at least.
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I like that the evolution of a debate and the correction of mistakes can be seen.
“Can we have a rep function like what the OBD have?”
-Ooh, that I actually would like. That way trolls and veterans can have the recognition they deserve.
@Soulerous
“-Well, that’s just it. We want FactPile to be the best, don’t we? Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying it can’t work. But off the top of my head, I can imagine people changing the meanings of their posts and deleting things, which could result in a ton of confusion for any future readers. I don’t think FactPile is supposed to be a mess like the generic forum. I’d rather not have it that way, at least.”
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How often does that happen anywhere else though?
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I “could” go back to threads years old over at SB and make better arguments, but A. it’s a wast of time, and B. thanks to quotes, it not like someone reading it would notice that I did it.
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Meanwhile editing would let me fix it every time I use “or” when I meant “are”…. As a bad speller, I want that.
Alright, good points. Maybe I’m paranoid.
@Soul
Aren’t we all, in general?
@Shgon
You have a legitimate point there.
“Aren’t we all, in general?”
-Yeah, I’d say we are. Human nature, perhaps.
@Soul
That’s what I figured.
Question to the Grand General:
While You’ve yet to respond to the Admiral GA1911′s question, let me ask you this:
Ever any times when you thought everyone was trying to kill you?
A rep function would be fun.
@cross: a VMA? What’s that? I’m still relatively new here
“a VMA? What’s that? I’m still relatively new here”
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VS. Match Aide, it’s on the forums: Factpiletopia.com
How do you classify magic vs energy debates? I mean, it kind of makes certain debates difficult, such as: “Can character A, who blows up planets with energy blasts counter character B, a simple magician who can stop character A’s heart with a spell (assuming character A cannot use magic)?”
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Have you ever heard of “The Song of Albion” trilogy? I thought of putting one of their characters (Llew Silver-Hand) up against somebody like Aragorn or Captain Hans.
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Have you checked out the Soma Cruz vs Ganondorf thread? That is one of the greatest matches ever, and Soma Cruz deserves a hard-earned award over Ganondorf (as much as I hate to say that, lol). In my opinion, that thread is hall-of-fame worthy.
@Marcel
Thanks again for that admin!
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Soma vs. Ganondorf already got awarded.
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Hm, on topic.
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What was your first console game admin?
@ theobserver
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O, sweet! Been a while since I checked, my bad, everyone (esp. Admin for thinking he failed to notice)!
Hey everyone! Admin, could we have like a universal powerscale? Something we could use to measure all feats against by referencing known measured feats to each other. I think that would have been really useful in battles like Superman vs. Goku (funny story, that’s the debate that made me join Factpile) where we have two absurdly OP’d beings but one is from a Universe that is a bit shaky on measuring. Also, it would be cool if we had an all out FactPilers brawl, with each piler taking an ability (please, I’ll kick you in the nuts if u even THINK of just going celestial and blinking Existence away)
Admin, you’ll be happy to know that one of your pilers (ME, the Metacosmic Entity) is from Zimbabwe. That’s how big this is. And just wondering, is there anyone here who does comic book art? I’m scripting a graphic novel (which I hope I can then start a comic book series from) and I need an artist. Or if anyone knows how I can get in touch with Image comics, Marvel or DC?
Hey, and Admin, King of Fighters vs Street Fighter? What d u choose?
@Entity
“I’m scripting a graphic novel (which I hope I can then start a comic book series from) and I need an artist.”
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You could try deviantart.com, plenty of artists there.