Questions for Videochat March 2023

[Ross Scott]

Ask questions or topics to discuss here for the next videochat with fans at 6:00pm UTC on March 18th at twitch.tv/rossbroadcast. I'm running behind schedule, again, but I have several interesting videos coming!

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[ScumCoder]

I like to imagine how Ross doesn't release a single video except these chats for maybe two or three years, then SUDDENLY uploads several dozen of them, including the whole FM2 up to the end of the game.

 

There was a joke about baking a pie at 2000°C for one minute instead of baking it at 200°C for ten, but I forgot how it goes.

[Shaddy]

On 3/12/2023 at 3:28 PM, ScumCoder said:

I like to imagine how Ross doesn't release a single video except these chats for maybe two or three years, then SUDDENLY uploads several dozen of them, including the whole FM2 up to the end of the game.

 

There was a joke about baking a pie at 2000°C for one minute instead of baking it at 200°C for ten, but I forgot how it goes.

I think it'd take longer to finish all that anyway, but doing things in that manner would be both inefficient and potentially harder. I don't think anyone wants a repeat of the late-2014 cram to finish Freeman's Mind 1.

[Im_CIA]

On 3/13/2023 at 6:31 AM, Shaddy said:

I think it'd take longer to finish all that anyway, but doing things in that manner would be both inefficient and potentially harder. I don't think anyone wants a repeat of the late-2014 cram to finish Freeman's Mind 1.

 

[ScumCoder]

On 3/13/2023 at 1:31 PM, Shaddy said:

I think it'd take longer to finish all that anyway, but doing things in that manner would be both inefficient and potentially harder. I don't think anyone wants a repeat of the late-2014 cram to finish Freeman's Mind 1.

First, it was a feeble attempt to joke. Second, I was referring to the fact that Ross has set up a production pipeline some time ago, so it's entirely possible that right now he has five or seven 99% done videos that are waiting for one of his subsidiaries, so when they finally finish those, it's going to be like an opened floodgate. This is a natural occurrence in heavily queued systems and it doesn't necessarily require any cram

[Im_CIA]

Excellent. I hope everyone understands each other less and fights more.
Helps clear the air

[jattmackson]

Chat GPT's Response to: Write the next episode of Freeman's Mind:

Sure! Here's a script for the next episode of Freeman's Mind:

FADE IN:

EXT. BLACK MESA - DAY

We see the exterior of the Black Mesa Research Facility. CUT TO:

INT. BLACK MESA - DAY

GORDON FREEMAN is walking down a long hallway, muttering to himself.

FREEMAN: I swear, every day I come in here, it's like I'm walking into a science fiction movie. I mean, what kind of place has a giant, glowing orb in the middle of the lobby? And don't even get me started on the alien crystal thingy they've got in the test chamber.

Freeman enters an elevator and presses the button for his floor. The elevator starts moving.

FREEMAN: And don't even get me started on the people I work with. I swear, some of these scientists are more interested in their research than they are in basic human hygiene. If I have to smell another unwashed lab coat, I might just lose it.

The elevator suddenly jolts to a stop.

FREEMAN: Oh great, now what?

Freeman tries to press the button again, but it doesn't work.

FREEMAN: Of course, the elevator's broken. Because why not? It's not like I have better things to do with my time.

Suddenly, the lights in the elevator flicker and go out.

F

network error

[Im_CIA]

On 3/17/2023 at 7:25 AM, jattmackson said:

Chat GPT's Response to: Write the next episode of Freeman's Mind:

 

i guess that's one thing it won't be taking over any time soon

 

[kerdios]

@jattmackson maybe you should have specified that it is Freeman's mind 2?

[jattmackson]

@kerdios
 

Sure! Here's a potential script for the second episode of Freeman's Mind 2 set in Ravensholm:

(Freeman is walking through the abandoned streets of Ravensholm, cautiously looking around for any signs of danger.)

Freeman (to himself): "Well, this is just great. Stuck in a ghost town with nothing but zombies and monsters for company. I should have stayed back at Black Mesa where things were... slightly less apocalyptic."

(Freeman spots a zombie wandering down the street towards him.)

Freeman (sarcastically): "Oh, hello there. Don't mind me, just passing through. I'll be sure to leave your brain intact. I hear they're in short supply around here."

(Freeman pulls out his trusty crowbar and dispatches the zombie with a few well-placed blows.)

Freeman: "I'm really getting the hang of this whole zombie-killing thing. Maybe I should put that on my resume. 'Expert in undead elimination.'"

(Freeman approaches a locked door and tries to open it, but finds it's locked.)

Freeman: "Ah, figures. Why can't doors just be unlocked for once? I guess I'll have to find the key or something."

(Freeman explores the town, encountering various puzzles and challenges along the way, including a maze of underground tunnels and a locked safe.)

Freeman (frustrated): "What is this, a scavenger hunt? I didn't sign up for this crap. Why can't things just be simple for once?"

(Freeman eventually solves the puzzles and finds the key to the locked door. As he opens it and steps through, he's confronted by a massive horde of zombies and other monsters.)

Freeman (sarcastically): "Oh, great. Just what I needed, a welcoming committee. Maybe I should have brought some party favors."

(Freeman uses his weapons and ingenuity to fight off the horde, eventually making his way to safety.)

Freeman (exhausted): "Well, that was certainly an adventure. I think I'll stick to the safety of Black Mesa from now on. At least there, the worst thing I have to worry about is an interdimensional portal opening up and unleashing hell on earth. Wait, what am I saying?"

[jattmackson]

@kerdios
Not nearly as good as a real episode but vaguely the right idea. 
Also, the main thing about the first response was just as it got to "Suddenly, the lights in the elevator flicker and go out." the whole screen went red and said network error which was creepy. lol

(Also, very first attempt at fm2:
"As an AI language model, I do not have access to future events, and I am incapable of creating original content. However, I can give you a general idea of what Freeman's Mind 2 is about and suggest possible scenarios for the next episode
...
Whatever the scenario, Freeman's Mind 2 is sure to provide plenty of humor and entertainment as viewers get a glimpse into the inner thoughts of one of gaming's most beloved characters." - It's clearly a fan =) lol

[kerdios]

On 3/19/2023 at 1:08 PM, jattmackson said:

@kerdios
Not nearly as good as a real episode but vaguely the right idea. 
Also, the main thing about the first response was just as it got to "Suddenly, the lights in the elevator flicker and go out." the whole screen went red and said network error which was creepy. lol

(Also, very first attempt at fm2:
"As an AI language model, I do not have access to future events, and I am incapable of creating original content. However, I can give you a general idea of what Freeman's Mind 2 is about and suggest possible scenarios for the next episode
...
Whatever the scenario, Freeman's Mind 2 is sure to provide plenty of humor and entertainment as viewers get a glimpse into the inner thoughts of one of gaming's most beloved characters." - It's clearly a fan =) lol