5 anonym_bleJN7gXeLqd Members 324 posts Report post #1 Posted January 20, 2020 NoZoupForYou makes an excellent point here in this video where he details how awesome it is to BUILD YOUR OWN SHIP MODEL rather than the digital one in game (I of course and referring to the Puerto Rico and its scandal) I pray that everyone who has common sense will understand that the digital world is MEANINGLESS. It can all disappear in the blink of an eye (e.g. your computer breaks down, the Internet is knocked out by a solar flare, your WiFI connection is destroyed by a thunderstorm, etc.) And I hope that everyone realizes that is it FAR BETTER and FAR MORE ENJOYABLE to spend quality time with family and friends and RUN A REAL LIFE than grinding away for digital ships. Thank you Zoup, for making this video and saying what needs to be said. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2,115 [SOV] jags_domain Members 4,638 posts Report post #2 Posted January 20, 2020 5 minutes ago, Ciryandil said: NoZoupForYou makes an excellent point here in this video where he details how awesome it is to BUILD YOUR OWN SHIP MODEL rather than the digital one in game (I of course and referring to the Puerto Rico and its scandal) I pray that everyone who has common sense will understand that the digital world is MEANINGLESS. It can all disappear in the blink of an eye (e.g. your computer breaks down, the Internet is knocked out by a solar flare, your WiFI connection is destroyed by a thunderstorm, etc.) And I hope that everyone realizes that is it FAR BETTER and FAR MORE ENJOYABLE to spend quality time with family and friends and RUN A REAL LIFE than grinding away for digital ships. Thank you Zoup, for making this video and saying what needs to be said. So ture. My regreat from playing vidio games is it does nothing and produces nothing. It leaves me empty. Making a model is an accomplishment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
33 ArtyAardvark Members 113 posts Report post #3 Posted January 20, 2020 Reality is overrated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3,656 [-K-] Ace_04 Members 8,491 posts 14,883 battles Report post #4 Posted January 20, 2020 I purchased and built the Cobi Bismarck model last year. Despite these kits being woefully overpriced (just like digital ships), it still provides a certain degree of enjoyment and/or entertainment (just like digital ships). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5 anonym_bleJN7gXeLqd Members 324 posts Report post #5 Posted January 20, 2020 1 minute ago, jags_domain said: So ture. My regreat from playing vidio games is it does nothing and produces nothing. It leaves me empty. Making a model is an accomplishment. Video games are really just forms of entertainment....but entertainment can be fleeting. 1 minute ago, ArtyAardvark said: Reality is overrated. What do you mean? Would you mind explaining? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,791 [PVE] Rabbitt81 Members 1,696 posts 15,790 battles Report post #6 Posted January 20, 2020 (edited) I agree. Building the Revell 1/96 USS Constitution now. Edited January 20, 2020 by Rabbitt81 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2,138 K1ra_Yoshikage Beta Testers, In AlfaTesters 7,026 posts 27,457 battles Report post #7 Posted January 20, 2020 Nothing beats the LEGO Millenium Falcon with 5174 parts. Ok, the Tja Mahal set, but that's no ship. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2,138 K1ra_Yoshikage Beta Testers, In AlfaTesters 7,026 posts 27,457 battles Report post #8 Posted January 20, 2020 20 minutes ago, Rabbitt81 said: I agree. Building the Revell 1/96 USS Constitution now. +1 Wish I had the patience for making them so great looking when I was young. Now I didn't have the time for it. My wife would get nuclear if I would add ship models to the 800+ books Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,791 [PVE] Rabbitt81 Members 1,696 posts 15,790 battles Report post #9 Posted January 20, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Erebthoron said: +1 Wish I had the patience for making them so great looking when I was young. Now I didn't have the time for it. My wife would get nuclear if I would add ship models to the 800+ books I guess you could call my modeling time a "perk" of getting blown up by multiple IEDs. I have all the time in the world to work on these. If I had a job, there's no way I would be able to complete even one in any amount of detail. Each step on the Constitution model takes 2 to 3 days. Edited January 20, 2020 by Rabbitt81 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3,653 Pura__Vida Members 6,729 posts 21,129 battles Report post #10 Posted January 20, 2020 My U.S.S. Lielow It sure lies low to the water. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,947 STINKWEED_ Members 3,303 posts 16,556 battles Report post #11 Posted January 20, 2020 26 minutes ago, Ciryandil said: NoZoupForYou makes an excellent point here in this video where he details how awesome it is to BUILD YOUR OWN SHIP MODEL rather than the digital one in game (I of course and referring to the Puerto Rico and its scandal) I pray that everyone who has common sense will understand that the digital world is MEANINGLESS. It can all disappear in the blink of an eye (e.g. your computer breaks down, the Internet is knocked out by a solar flare, your WiFI connection is destroyed by a thunderstorm, etc.) I also highly recommend building plastic scale models of the ships you love. For the same price of a premium ship or less you can have an exact scale replica to place on your shelf. Don't fool yourself. Scale models these days can be close to museum quality. Start with the smaller 1/700 scale and as you get better move up to the 1/350 and 1/200 scale ships. Here are some samples of what you can do: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2,588 [RBMK2] SilverPhatShips Members 4,488 posts 20,684 battles Report post #12 Posted January 20, 2020 Yup building models are cheaper than buying the digital ones 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3,793 [WOLFG] DrHolmes52 Members 10,512 posts 9,806 battles Report post #13 Posted January 20, 2020 9 minutes ago, Waxing_Gibbous said: My U.S.S. Lielow It sure lies low to the water. Cant spot that thing with radar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1,100 [DPG] Amenhir Members 2,030 posts 10,700 battles Report post #14 Posted January 20, 2020 I don't have any friends or family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2,378 [FEM] Kebobs22 Members 2,066 posts 17,210 battles Report post #15 Posted January 20, 2020 I manage both just fine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2,588 [RBMK2] SilverPhatShips Members 4,488 posts 20,684 battles Report post #16 Posted January 20, 2020 Got this stack on the line over Christmas holidays cheaper than the PR And by the time I get them all built it'll be 2 or 3 years later 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3,667 [SALVO] Dr_Venture Beta Testers, In AlfaTesters 6,065 posts 6,014 battles Report post #17 Posted January 20, 2020 I don't build ships, I build costumes. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
337 [WOLFC] Nolo_00 Members 508 posts 7,374 battles Report post #18 Posted January 20, 2020 Agree with all of the above posters. I have the Missouri, Yamato, and Fletcher sitting above my desk in 1/350 scale. Still have an i-400 to put together too. The Tamiya kits are top notch for these, and the biggest problem I have is finding space to put any more! (that's one of the few advantages to a digital boat collection). 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5,873 [WOLFG] Skpstr Members 30,608 posts 9,250 battles Report post #19 Posted January 20, 2020 3 hours ago, jags_domain said: It leaves me empty. Making a model is an accomplishment. True, but so can using your digital model to sink somebody else's lol. I get the idea though. Myself, I watch very little TV. (basically just the odd really good series or movie) I prefer video games, because they're interactive. (which is why I prefer PC gaming to modelling, which I used to do a lot) I also prefer interactions with family and friends, which is why I limit my gaming time to when those are unavailable, and why I would never even consider an event grind. I just play, and get what I get. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5,873 [WOLFG] Skpstr Members 30,608 posts 9,250 battles Report post #20 Posted January 20, 2020 3 hours ago, NoLoveForPhatShips said: Yup building models are cheaper than buying the digital ones True, but earning the tech tree ones is cheaper still.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2,588 [RBMK2] SilverPhatShips Members 4,488 posts 20,684 battles Report post #21 Posted January 20, 2020 (edited) They also make great gifts I built this one for a buddy 9 minutes ago, Skpstr said: True, but earning the tech tree ones is cheaper still.... True but some of these I've had since I was a kid and my children are really looking forward to having them collect dust on their shelves when I die who knows maybe these will be around a 100 years from now lol Edited January 20, 2020 by NoLoveForPhatShips Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
