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  1. Allan

    Author Assist: Quantum Engineering Question

    Hello my friends (and those who may have met me via a few attempts at Space Engineers), Its been some time since I visited Orbiter. I hope all of you are well and enjoying life to its fullest and most fulfilling. I'm hoping to again call on your expertise to help me though a block in the story...
  2. Allan

    Gaming Space Engineers (now in BETA)

    Arrg sounds very pirate-like. :cheers:
  3. Allan

    Gaming Space Engineers (now in BETA)

    If a server goes up I'm definitely interested in participating. I openly admit I haven't played very much and still have a lot to learn. But I think knowing people in-game could help smooth the rough edges faster. Keep me posted please.
  4. Allan

    Gaming Space Engineers (now in BETA)

    Solid game, I've owned it for roughly a month now. I'm very impressed with the developers responsiveness to suggestions and feedback. I'm curious to see how this sandbox game will mature. Typically these types end up many against a few, the strong (established) against the upstart(weak), the...
  5. Allan

    Information Request

    Thanks Unstung, very helpful. I don't shy away from reading but sometimes the comprehension needs an assist. The sensor info should prove helpful! I wrote in multi-spectral sensors to be generic but wanted to add something more concrete for my more scientific readers (yep, I have more than a few).
  6. Allan

    Information Request

    Thanks to you both. The issue I'm having is like Krikket said, so much information. I can't be sure what information to project from in writing sci-fi novel.
  7. Allan

    Information Request

    Hello my Orbiter friends, I'm working through another novel and have come across some sciences related areas that need clarification. I've been researching subject matter for some practical questions and have found myself ending up with more questions than answers. I'm hoping you guys can come...
  8. Allan

    Digitizing DNA

    I read somewhere that in raw binary it only takes 2 bits to store each nucleotide - that would only be 800 megabytes, or slightly more than a CD. I also read that the storage capacity within human DNA is practically beyond comprehension - 700TB n a single gram of DNA...
  9. Allan

    Digitizing DNA

    I've recently read that it may be feasible to digitize animal and plant DNA and store them on hardware media. I think the article was related to space exploration but I can't be sure. I'm researching for a new book and, of course, I cannot find the reference to that recollection anywhere online...
  10. Allan

    Question What are you reading?

    Apologies for the repost BUT I really think this groups would LOVE this book (not mine) Hello again everyone, I just finished a sci-fi book I downloaded from Amazon for .99 and immediately thought of the folks at Orbiter. The Martian by Andy Weir The story is mostly in journal entry form as...
  11. Allan

    Question What are you reading?

    Hello again everyone, I just finished a sci-fi book I downloaded from Amazon for .99 and immediately thought of the folks at Orbiter. The Martian by Andy Weir The story is mostly in journal entry form as the main character uses what materials were left behind by man and his knowledge to...
  12. Allan

    Question What are you reading?

    Just started Galactic Exploration by Peter Cawdron. Very interesting. A bit heavy in the science (you guys may enjoy it). Galactic Exploration is a compilation of four closely related stories following the exploration of the Milky Way by the star ships Serengeti, Savannah and the Rift Valley...
  13. Allan

    Thank YOU: My Book Release

    True, but for now, because of the progam I'm enrolled in on Amazon, I cannot distribute the story electronically outside their website. For at least the next 90 days I'm committed to Amazon, their format, and their rules. I'm pretty sure there are converters out there.
  14. Allan

    Thank YOU: My Book Release

    Eventaully, I'm hoping to have a paperback ediition made. I'm jus trying to find the most cost effective way to do this without each book being 15+ dollars.
  15. Allan

    Thank YOU: My Book Release

    So far, in slightly over two weeks, my book on Amazon has sold quite well and reveived 3 5 star ratings. Although my ego is drinking this in, I understand that some of the credit belongs to you guys..again, thanks! Lastly, Tuesday August 28th and Wednesday August 29th are two promotional days...
  16. Allan

    Thank YOU: My Book Release

    Thank you for your interest. I'm currently working on a print-on demand option for my novel I'll post the link to this thread once its established. Thanks again! ---------- Post added at 02:27 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:22 PM ---------- At this time and for at least another 90...
  17. Allan

    Question What are you reading?

    In the last month I've read the following books by Jack Campbell (military sci-fi) 1) The Lost Fleet: Dauntless 2) The Lost Fleet: Fearless 3) The Lost Fleet: Courageous 4) The Lost Fleet: Relentless And I'm currently reading: The Lost Fleet: Victorious For this forum, I would strongly...
  18. Allan

    Thank YOU: My Book Release

    Thanks for the kudo's. Genuis? Hardly, I just have a good imagination and enough sense to seek out people, like the folks at Orbiter-Forum, to keep my imagination relatively grounded in fact. I have to admit though, I do worry that if someone here reads the entire story, I'll get blasted for...
  19. Allan

    Thank YOU: My Book Release

    I promised to let all of you know when my book was finished. many thanks to the people of Orbiter Forum! :tiphat: After 2+ years I've finally finished my book and its been published on Amazon. I've gotten 3 good reviews so far. Feel free to check it out and even read a sample (roughly 5...
  20. Allan

    Question What are you reading?

    Just finished reading heinlins Starship troopers again as well as Jack Campbells Dauntless. I am currently reading a novel by Micheal Bradley called The Travelers Club and the Ghost Ship.
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