Andrew Coombes
@coombes.bsky.social
Interested in too many things, especially TTRPG (Traveller, Cthulhu, WFRP, ...) and board games. Southerner living in Yorkshire
How much has it paid out in profits in that time?
November 17, 2025 at 11:46 AM
How much has it paid out in profits in that time?
Agree. Robots need the ability to do things quickly.
Lower power AIs are possible - and LLMs are not needed in every case. Smaller AI models for physical interactions could be implemented in lower end computers.
I expect that we'll see plenty of demand to provide some form of on board robot ai.
Lower power AIs are possible - and LLMs are not needed in every case. Smaller AI models for physical interactions could be implemented in lower end computers.
I expect that we'll see plenty of demand to provide some form of on board robot ai.
November 8, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Agree. Robots need the ability to do things quickly.
Lower power AIs are possible - and LLMs are not needed in every case. Smaller AI models for physical interactions could be implemented in lower end computers.
I expect that we'll see plenty of demand to provide some form of on board robot ai.
Lower power AIs are possible - and LLMs are not needed in every case. Smaller AI models for physical interactions could be implemented in lower end computers.
I expect that we'll see plenty of demand to provide some form of on board robot ai.
Based on the videos I've seen, so far, they aren't capable of very much in the way of useful skills yet. But that's partly down to what the AI is capable of - which evolves quickly
November 8, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Based on the videos I've seen, so far, they aren't capable of very much in the way of useful skills yet. But that's partly down to what the AI is capable of - which evolves quickly
Chinese companies already sell humanoid robots for way less (e.g. Unitree robots can be bought in the UK for <20k) - although they probably aren't *yet* capable of doing a housekeepers job).
Also, why would they only do 40 hours work? They could get close to 24/7 - closer to four housekeepers.
Also, why would they only do 40 hours work? They could get close to 24/7 - closer to four housekeepers.
November 8, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Chinese companies already sell humanoid robots for way less (e.g. Unitree robots can be bought in the UK for <20k) - although they probably aren't *yet* capable of doing a housekeepers job).
Also, why would they only do 40 hours work? They could get close to 24/7 - closer to four housekeepers.
Also, why would they only do 40 hours work? They could get close to 24/7 - closer to four housekeepers.
But it's actually chewsday
October 14, 2025 at 7:15 PM
But it's actually chewsday
September 5, 2025 at 5:31 PM
I would love to see the results of a few rounds of De Profundis. I wonder if anyone has ever put them online?
August 24, 2025 at 12:10 PM
I would love to see the results of a few rounds of De Profundis. I wonder if anyone has ever put them online?
One of my favourite CoC supplements. Works really well with players in the UK. It's a shame the article on speaking Barsetshire (bumpkin) didn't make it in. It did appear in an episode of white dwarf though.
August 24, 2025 at 11:20 AM
One of my favourite CoC supplements. Works really well with players in the UK. It's a shame the article on speaking Barsetshire (bumpkin) didn't make it in. It did appear in an episode of white dwarf though.
I've got this - fascinating read, never tried it out. It looks like it could get really intense, and possibly quite personal.
August 24, 2025 at 11:16 AM
I've got this - fascinating read, never tried it out. It looks like it could get really intense, and possibly quite personal.
I also live in Yorkshire. Last week I had to explain the concept of a hosepipe ban to a work colleague from Arizona - he's able to use a sprinkler on his lawn right now.
Yorkshire Water brings to mind the old saying about breweries and piss-ups. Not sure why the CEO deserves the big bucks.
Yorkshire Water brings to mind the old saying about breweries and piss-ups. Not sure why the CEO deserves the big bucks.
August 3, 2025 at 11:31 AM
I also live in Yorkshire. Last week I had to explain the concept of a hosepipe ban to a work colleague from Arizona - he's able to use a sprinkler on his lawn right now.
Yorkshire Water brings to mind the old saying about breweries and piss-ups. Not sure why the CEO deserves the big bucks.
Yorkshire Water brings to mind the old saying about breweries and piss-ups. Not sure why the CEO deserves the big bucks.
WFRP (GM)
Traveller (GM)
Blades in the Dark
Pendragon
Traveller (GM)
Blades in the Dark
Pendragon
July 13, 2025 at 3:53 PM
WFRP (GM)
Traveller (GM)
Blades in the Dark
Pendragon
Traveller (GM)
Blades in the Dark
Pendragon
It's great as a potential sandbox setting, but there's a lot of footwork to do (sadly, the original game doesn't give much help in this area). It's been a while since I looked at the system, but that might also need some help. Beginning to sound like Trigger's Broom
July 13, 2025 at 2:45 PM
It's great as a potential sandbox setting, but there's a lot of footwork to do (sadly, the original game doesn't give much help in this area). It's been a while since I looked at the system, but that might also need some help. Beginning to sound like Trigger's Broom
The firepower pcs have gives them a great advantage - until it runs out, or they run into other Morrow Project teams (or even competitive teams). Do they act as power brokers for local tribes? Or do they set themselves up as the future kings of Dorking (or wherever)
July 13, 2025 at 2:40 PM
The firepower pcs have gives them a great advantage - until it runs out, or they run into other Morrow Project teams (or even competitive teams). Do they act as power brokers for local tribes? Or do they set themselves up as the future kings of Dorking (or wherever)
* local exploration. When you went into deep freeze, you were in the middle of a civilised bit of the world. When you come, everything's different: geography, local inhabitants, technology, ...
July 13, 2025 at 2:37 PM
* local exploration. When you went into deep freeze, you were in the middle of a civilised bit of the world. When you come, everything's different: geography, local inhabitants, technology, ...
Random thoughts about game directions:
* Resource management. Standard equipment for PC teams is an impressive arsenal with an APC and a large number of rounds of ammunition - but not unlimited. Once all of the rounds of the latest firearms have been shot off, you are left with inefficient clubs
* Resource management. Standard equipment for PC teams is an impressive arsenal with an APC and a large number of rounds of ammunition - but not unlimited. Once all of the rounds of the latest firearms have been shot off, you are left with inefficient clubs
July 13, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Random thoughts about game directions:
* Resource management. Standard equipment for PC teams is an impressive arsenal with an APC and a large number of rounds of ammunition - but not unlimited. Once all of the rounds of the latest firearms have been shot off, you are left with inefficient clubs
* Resource management. Standard equipment for PC teams is an impressive arsenal with an APC and a large number of rounds of ammunition - but not unlimited. Once all of the rounds of the latest firearms have been shot off, you are left with inefficient clubs
There's a book about it: "Attack Warning Red - How Britain prepared for nuclear war" by Julie McDowell. Mild Spoiler: don't count on a coordinated government response
July 13, 2025 at 11:44 AM
There's a book about it: "Attack Warning Red - How Britain prepared for nuclear war" by Julie McDowell. Mild Spoiler: don't count on a coordinated government response
Exactly. Set up by a benevolent millionaire, the idea was that cryogenically frozen teams would be activated shortly after the inevitable nuclear apocalypse. Problem was something went wrong and pcs get activated hundreds of years later
July 13, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Exactly. Set up by a benevolent millionaire, the idea was that cryogenically frozen teams would be activated shortly after the inevitable nuclear apocalypse. Problem was something went wrong and pcs get activated hundreds of years later
A secondary concern for a UK-based gamer is: do I run it in the US setting, or translate it to the UK. If so, how many teams are likely to be needed across the whole of the UK?
July 13, 2025 at 8:37 AM
A secondary concern for a UK-based gamer is: do I run it in the US setting, or translate it to the UK. If so, how many teams are likely to be needed across the whole of the UK?