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Jacob Turner replied to Erik Wecks's discussion 'Relativity for Science Fiction Writers'

"Unfortunately all of that is using Newtonian acceleration and velocity. When you being to talk relativistic effects, there is a small correction factor that stops being ignorably small. And of course the concepts of perception on…"

Jul 14, 2012

Erik Wecks replied to Daniel Donahoo's discussion 'What was your first video game addiction?'

"Jump Man and then Lode Runner on the C64. Loved those games! I also obsessed about the Neuromancer adventure game based on the Gibson book. Funny thing: I am just now reading the book for the first time."

Jul 10, 2012

Erik Wecks replied to Daniel Donahoo's discussion 'What was your first video game addiction?'

"I remember that Game"

Jul 10, 2012

Erik Wecks replied to Max Castera's discussion 'What is wrong with this LEGO packaging?'

"I knew Darth Maul was a zombie! He's back from the dead."

Jul 7, 2012

Dominic Hamon replied to Erik Wecks's discussion 'A Princess of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs'

"I just wrapped up reading this after picking it up along with the rest of the Adventure on Mars collection for nook for the ridiculous price of $0.99[1]. It's a fun read, but the reader must retain a low expectation in terms of literary…"

Jun 21, 2012

Erik Wecks replied to Daniel Donahoo's discussion 'The Best Geek Arguments You've Had'

"Targeting: Star Destroyers don't seem to be able to target well (kinda like storm troopers.) Enterprise seem able to regularly hit the targets they aim at. (kinda like star trek crew.)"

Jun 9, 2012

Brian McLaughlin replied to Erik Wecks's discussion 'Relativity for Science Fiction Writers'

"Shoot, wish there was a way to edit a post. in the last two equations, at the very end, it shouldn't be: cv_cruise It should just be v_cruise. This is of course found by taking your % of the speed of light and multiplying by the speed of light,…"

Apr 10, 2012

Brian McLaughlin replied to Erik Wecks's discussion 'Relativity for Science Fiction Writers'

"Oops, meant to reply to your message. Hopefully, a helpful response is below. :-) Cheers!"

Apr 10, 2012

Brian McLaughlin replied to Erik Wecks's discussion 'Relativity for Science Fiction Writers'

"A couple questions to get this started. Do you want the entire journey, including acceleration and deceleration, to be 5.5 years ship time, so 4 years ship-time at cruise speed? The distance traveled while accelerating over a period of time gets…"

Apr 10, 2012

Erik Wecks replied to Erik Wecks's discussion 'Relativity for Science Fiction Writers'

"So here is a basic kind of relativity question to start. For a short story I am writing, I am trying to create an close to accurate space voyage which would take just over 42 years planet time and 5.5 years ship time. So I have found this…"

Mar 26, 2012

Erik Wecks posted a discussion

Relativity for Science Fiction Writers

This discussion is for science fiction writers and experts to discuss issues related to relativity, special relativity and any other science which affects science fiction and space travel. Bring your expertise and your questions.See More

Mar 25, 2012

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Erik Wecks replied to Erik Wecks's discussion 'Best Music for Writing?'

"Thanks Michael, I will check it out."

Mar 19, 2012