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Re: RL Levers
« Reply #15 on: March 02, 2011, 05:28:20 pm »

Alright, let's do it. Make sure we set it up in major cities too. DC, London, Paris, Istanbul, Shanghai, Tel Aviv, EVERYWHERE.
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Re: RL Levers
« Reply #16 on: March 02, 2011, 05:37:20 pm »

I think by doing this, you guys might unleash some lawsuits.. Or shall I say.. HFS?
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Re: RL Levers
« Reply #17 on: March 02, 2011, 06:03:36 pm »

Wait, what kind of lever, how should it look?
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Re: RL Levers
« Reply #18 on: March 02, 2011, 06:05:04 pm »

I think by doing this, you guys might unleash some lawsuits.. Or shall I say.. HFS?

Now that i think about it.. calling  lawyers Elves would be more suitable.
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Re: RL Levers
« Reply #19 on: March 02, 2011, 06:05:37 pm »

Wait, what kind of lever, how should it look?
Spoiler: Like this. (click to show/hide)
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Re: RL Levers
« Reply #20 on: March 02, 2011, 06:11:10 pm »

Spoiler: Or This. (click to show/hide)

Complete with machinery immediately behind it.
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Re: RL Levers
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Re: RL Levers
« Reply #22 on: March 02, 2011, 08:26:39 pm »

Best art project ever. Someone needs to do this, glue cloth "spikes," attach some hanging rings, and engrave "+[material] lever+" on it. Then post a note about its function. Whether it drowns kittens, drowns nobles, or drowns goblins.
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Re: RL Levers
« Reply #23 on: March 02, 2011, 10:57:23 pm »

I suggest building a Useless Machine.
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Re: RL Levers
« Reply #24 on: March 02, 2011, 11:22:39 pm »

That is beautiful. I want to build a Useless Lever.
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Re: RL Levers
« Reply #25 on: March 03, 2011, 12:06:57 am »

I propose that we, as a world-wide community, start setting up seemingly random levers in public places, with things like "Kitten Grinder" & Unleash Hell" on them. Thoughts on the concept or more labels?

If you want levers that actually do something, use any of these:

http://www.google.com/products?q=battery+powered+light+switch

I think it's the closest RL equivalent to the Dwarf Fortress levers.

There's something better, if I could remember what they're called, those "THROW THE SWITCH" mad scientist levers that are always connecting the lightening rod to the monster.

Same thing, different look.  I think you can find them in the ThinkGeek catalog, but I might be wrong.
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Re: RL Levers
« Reply #26 on: March 03, 2011, 12:51:07 am »

I propose that we, as a world-wide community, start setting up seemingly random levers in public places, with things like "Kitten Grinder" & Unleash Hell" on them. Thoughts on the concept or more labels?

If you want levers that actually do something, use any of these:

http://www.google.com/products?q=battery+powered+light+switch

I think it's the closest RL equivalent to the Dwarf Fortress levers.

There's something better, if I could remember what they're called, those "THROW THE SWITCH" mad scientist levers that are always connecting the lightening rod to the monster.

Same thing, different look.  I think you can find them in the ThinkGeek catalog, but I might be wrong.

I once found them being sold fairly cheaply in an online "Science Surplus" store. Pretty sure they have a name, and without it I can't seem to find them anywhere. (except possibly thinkgeek. I'll have to check that, thanks for the tip)
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Re: RL Levers
« Reply #27 on: March 03, 2011, 03:30:16 am »

I once found them being sold fairly cheaply in an online "Science Surplus" store. Pretty sure they have a name, and without it I can't seem to find them anywhere. (except possibly thinkgeek. I'll have to check that, thanks for the tip)

What you're thinking of is a "Knife Switch"

Very popular amongst the mad scientist set.
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Re: RL Levers
« Reply #28 on: March 03, 2011, 04:04:56 am »

Anyone british could link a lever to a magma trap above the queen's chambers?
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Re: RL Levers
« Reply #29 on: March 03, 2011, 04:14:30 am »

Anyone british could link a lever to a magma trap above the queen's chambers?

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