Nobody:
Darwin: Evolution takes millions of years!
Pokemon: Nah, only a few hours training to get ur Pokémon to level x
Thrive: What you talking about? Evolution takes five minutes tops to gather phosphate and ammonia
Bad joke pls don’t hurt me lol
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AI-generated stories are awesome
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The year is 1943. The height of World War II. In our universe, from that point on they started to lose, but in this timeline, the USA wins! At least for a little while. However, it’s not going to be easy. They will have to go through the Nazis and the Japanese before they can get their hands on the ultimate prize: the Nazi superweapon, which is the key to victory against the Axis powers. Meanwhile, the USSR gained some new lands, for example Alaska.
In this universe, there are two big events that changed history forever – the Manhattan Project and the development of nuclear weapons by both sides during the war. The atomic bomb was developed by America, and became operational in 1946 at Bikini Atoll. The USSR also developed atomic bombs, but they decided to use them for a more practical purpose. In 1948, the USSR launches the first nuclear-powered rocket, known to the Soviets as the “Sputnik”. While the Americans were busy with their own research, the Russians used theirs to send a satellite into space. The next step was clear: the Americans launched a satellite of their own, named Vanguard 1 (which didn’t do much). This starts the space race, which in this timeline was completely different. Instead of the US and USSR competing for first place, the two countries compete to become the first to reach Mars. However, the Soviet Union does not manage to send an astronaut out of Earth orbit until 1950, while the USA manages to send a man to the moon. As the Soviets were feeling that they were falling behind in the space race, they decided to accelerate space development, launching one man into orbit in 1950 and one to the moon in 1951. The American space program suffered huge setbacks after the death of John Glenn in 1962 due to complications from his spaceflight. This allowed the Soviets to gain the upper hand and launch cosmonauts to the Moon four years earlier than planned. As they had the upper hand, the Soviets decided to send some probes to the outer planets. One of these, Venera 7, managed to land on Venus. Another probe, Venera 9, sent back photos of Jupiter’s moons. But in this timeline, Jupiter still has its rings. It is believed that they formed when a large comet crashed into it about 4 billion years ago. And so, we have two major players in this timeline, the USA and USSR.
The Soviets were able to build a Space Station, which was originally intended as a base for manned exploration of the outer space, but ended up becoming a kind of space laboratory, where they studied various problems related to long-term space travel. It has been operating since the mid-1950s, and currently houses over 100 people.
In this timeline, the Cold War never ends. The first to arrive on Mars is the USSR, who sends Yuri Gagarin (later to become a hero of the Russian Federation) to the Red Planet in 1961. The United States responds by sending Neil Armstrong to the Mars in 1963. Meanwhile, in the Soviet Union, scientists develop the first microchip - which allows the creation of the first microcomputers. These computers are very powerful, allowing them to calculate nuclear-missile trajectories in just a few seconds. Due to the power of these computers, the USSR decides to send a manned mission to the Europa, one of the jupiter’s moons. This is a bold decision, because the USSR knows that if something goes wrong, the crew could die. But they want to make a statement: we can do what you can do, only better. In 1968, Leonov 2 enters the Jovian system and docks with the moon, known for having a subterranean ocean that can harbor life. The next step is to land on it, but the mission fails, and the crew is lost. After this, the USSR stops sending astronauts to the outer planets. To compensate, they focus on sending probes to the outer planets, sending many probes to Jupiter and Saturn. The United States is trying to focus its efforts on having a large space station in orbit around the moon. They manage to complete it in 1972, and name it Skylab. It becomes a symbol of American technological superiority, despite the fact that it was built in less than two years. That same year, the Americans successfully send the first man into Venus orbit. Meanwhile, the first Soviet colony on Mars is formed, called Solovey Orbital Colony. The colonists there form a small community, consisting mostly of military personnel, though many civilians are sent to the planet too.
A second colony is later established in 1973, which becomes a full settlement and is named Zakhar. By the early 1980s, the space stations become fully self-sufficient, and begin to mine asteroids for resources. Meanwhile, on Earth, the world is changing. For example, the United States economy undergoes a massive crisis, causing the stock market to crash and the unemployment rate skyrocketing. At the same time, the USSR experiences a recession, but its economic growth is higher than the USA’s. Some countries have become socialist, for example Venezuela, which makes the USSR feel nervous. However, the USSR also gains several new countries, including India, Argentina, Brazil, Australia and Canada. As the space race heats up, the USSR begins to send probes to the outer solar system. In 1994, the Soviet Union launches the first probe for the Alpha Centauri system. In 1995, they send another one, which is equipped with a nuclear engine. This probe is nicknamed “Kvant”, and is the first spacecraft to leave the Solar System. In 1997, the USSR sends a probe to Uranus, but it does not return any results. In the same period, the internet appears, in the USSR and the USA. In 1998, the Americans launch a probe to Pluto. The probe is named Eris, and it contains an artificial intelligence. This AI is programmed to search for signs of extraterrestrial life on Pluto. In the year 2000, the internet is widely used, and the first memes appear (they are called LOLcats in this timeline). One of the first is “LOLcats”, which consists of pictures of cats with the text “lol” underneath. It is believed that this meme originated from a NASA press release, which stated that the Voyager 1 probe had left the Solar System. The probe that was launched to alpha centauri finally arrives at its destination in 2003, and takes a picture of the three planets orbiting around the star Proxima Centauri. The probe brings back a sample of the planets’ atmosphere, which is analyzed by scientists. The analysis shows that there is no sign of alien life. However, the probe also returns a signal. It is very weak, and it has the frequency of a radio transmission, but it is definitely a message. The aliens are calling us. This discovery spawned memes on the internet, as well as a new television show, which was broadcasted on Fox. It was called “Life on other planets”. The show consisted of episodes discussing the possibility of life on other planets, and then concluding that it cannot be proven yet.
Meanwhile, Soviet and American scientists try to decipher the alien message. This leads to a competition between the two nations, with the winner being the country that can decode the alien language first. The Russian team succeeds in decoding part of the message, and they discover that the aliens are a peaceful species, who come in peace.
On January 13, 2009, humanity’s first contact with another intelligent species took place. The aliens came in peace, and they offered to establish diplomatic relations with Earth. The leaders of the United States, USSR, China, Japan, India, South Korea and Europe agreed on this. On March 31, 2014, the treaty establishing diplomatic relations with the aliens was signed, and their embassy opened
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A nice story
It might be weird at times
But thats expected when dealing with AI
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What AI did you use to generate it?
NovelAI, is paid but has a free trial of 50 inputs
I also use AIdungeon sometimes, but the AI is dumber
There’s also dreamily, which is free and ad-free, but not very good for sci fi stories
Holy belgium I’m addicted to AI stuff
I decided to check out NovelAI made an alternate history story using it.
Alternate history story
It is 1939 and World War Two has just begun and the axis and the allies are at war on the side of the allies are Britain, France, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and India. The axis are Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Portugal and Argentina. In 1940 in Europe the Germans have invaded Poland and Russia has joined the fight against them but they haven’t got many soldiers and so far can only hold a small area of land that they call East Prussia for now.
In Asia the Japanese have attacked China, Burma (now called Myanmar) and Malaya. The Chinese are struggling to resist as they don’t have any proper army to start with. The British and Russians are fighting back hard but they still haven’t been able to break through to the Japanese mainland. The Americans are also helping out in China.
On the other side of the world, America has made a pact with the Soviet Union and is now at war with Germany and Italy. They’re trying to push them back into their own countries.
In 1941, Hitler has ordered his army to invade Russia which is very difficult because it’s winter. Also the Russian army has dug deep trenches behind their cities and so the German tanks can’t get past them easily. The Russian army is fighting back too and they’ve managed to stop some of the German troops from getting through.
The Japanese are also trying to take over Australia and New Zealand. Australia is being run by an English officer called General Sir John Monash who has lots of soldiers under his command. He uses tactics such as ‘shock and awe’ and he gets more and more territory for himself.
In 1944, the Germans are losing ground fast to both the Russians and the Americans but they have managed to gain some new territory and are now close to Moscow. However, the Russians are now pushing them back hard and they look like they might win the war.
In 1945, the Americans have landed in Normandy and they’ve beaten the Germans. They’ve taken Paris and they’re going to head north towards Berlin in the next few days. On the Japanese side, they’re still fighting hard but they’re about to lose the war.
In 1946, Germany has been occupied by the Russians and most of its army has surrendered. The Allies have agreed to leave one division in Germany to keep order until a new government can be set up. In 1947 the Japanese surrender and the war is finished. The USA, United Kingdom, Russia and China now control the whole world. There are now five superpowers that are competing against each other to become the strongest. In 1948, the communists take power in China and they’re spreading communist rule all over Asia. Most people believe that communism will spread all over the world.
The USSR has been supporting the Chinese communists and so it looks like they’ll soon be taking over China completely.
America’s support for India also makes them powerful.
Britain has been rebuilding its army after the war and it’s now stronger than ever before. It’s the third biggest country in the world.
Japan has been rebuilt from scratch and now has a big navy and airforce. In 1949 they’re holding Taiwan which was once part of Japan. This is an important victory for them and gives them military superiority over China and South Korea.
Germany has been rebuilt and now has a huge army and navy. In 1950 they go to war with Austria and then with Italy. They’re trying to take back some of their lost territories. They’re joined by the Italian army and together they defeat the Austrians and Italians.
France has been rebuilding since the war. It has a strong army and airforce that could beat any country in the world.
China is the biggest country in Asia. It’s ruled by Mao Zedong and he’s very keen on communism. In in 1951-1960 China becomes one of the world’s superpowers. In 1952, they take Vietnam and Laos. Then in 1956 they invade Korea. China’s army is good but it doesn’t have much armour or artillery. In in the 1960s, China joins the US in the Korean War and they make a huge breakthrough by capturing the city of Seoul. After that the war ends quickly.
India has been growing in power slowly and quietly. It has a lot of money and it’s a democracy. In the 1970s, India begins to build a large army and navy. It takes over Pakistan in 1965 when it’s weak and easy to defeat. In 1971, India invades Bangladesh and starts to expand its borders.
South Africa is an apartheid state. In the 1980s it still has a black majority and it hasn’t stopped yet. In 1988 it goes to war with Angola and South Africa gains control of the country. In 1989 Nelson Mandela becomes president and changes everything.
In 1991 Iraq attacks Kuwait and America gets involved to defend it. This causes lots of problems.
The USSR breaks up in 1991 and the new countries form alliances with each other. One of these is Russia which is allied to China and North Korea. Another is the UK which is allied to America and Canada. The smaller countries get left behind.
In 1992, America, Russia and the UK join forces to put pressure on North Korea. They send a ship to collect North Koreans and bring them to South Korea. In 1993-1999, the three superpowers try to keep the peace by sending troops to different places around the world. In 1994, China, Russia and North Korea attack South Korea. China wins this war and takes South Korea back. In the 2000s, China’s economy continues to grow. They also invade Vietnam and Tibet. In 2005, China takes Taiwan and makes it part of China again. In the 2010s
A new super power has risen in the world. It’s called the Islamic State and it controls parts of Iraq and Syria. Its leader is the man known as Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. They’re trying to create an Islamic caliphate that will stretch from Turkey to India. In 2020, they’re defeated by the American army and they retreat to their capital city of Raqqa.
In 2021, Europe has come together and there is now a single European army. The UK has decided to stay with the EU. In January-August 2022, America and Russia continue to increase their military spending. In November-December that year, Russia launches an invasion of Ukraine and Georgia. The American government decides to use nuclear weapons instead of conventional ones to stop Russia’s advance.
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Everyone’s gangster until hydration does another septendecuple post in the downtime notices thread
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I don’t know if this is the right place to post this, I don’t think this needs its own topic, but I had a dream last night about macroscopic gameplay and it was really cool. This makes me excited for the future of this stage, and I’ll have to see how close it is to my dream! In my dream my being was just swimming in a 3D environment, and I was nervous about my creature getting snuck up on and eaten, but it was pretty surreal and amazing! Again, I don’t know if this is the right place to post this, but I don’t know where else to. But maybe this is a good sign of things to come?
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Pretty sure theres a thread for dreams
But since this is kinda off topic
Imma move it to the misc thread
Damn, I’m missing so much action these days. I’ve been in depression for quite a while and I can feel it degrading my brain overtime. It’s becoming more and more difficult to think things through or even to remember things. I can’t even remember my dreams properly anymore.
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How much water are you drinking?
How much sleep are you getting?
How much exercise are you getting?
These are all factors that contribute to those things.
And yes, lack of any of these can cause depression.
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One thing that bothers me is that sometimes lightning sky god of greeks is called Deus and other times it’s Zeus.
Zeus is the actual Greek mythology name, the only other alternate I have ever heard is the Roman form Jupiter
Where’d you hear Deus?
Deus is our friend’s in forum name.
Isnt Deus referring to God?
Deus is God in Latin and portuguese
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I’m quite sure that his profile picture it’s “The creation of Adam”, and that isn’t zeus.
Deus is just God in latin. IIRC God was styled off of zeus to make him more appealing to pagans.
I disagree with this.
Anyway watching the hobbit rn. It’s been a while since I read the books, but I noticed that Bilbo didn’t have the conversation that spanned multiple days with Smaug. Anyone else seen the movie?
I’ve seen them. And in it (as far as I remember) the whole Bilbo-Smaug encounter is not that long. This is the first time I’m hearing that it was supposed to take days. I’m currently reading the LOTR books and I can easily imagine the Hobbit movie also cut out and changed a ton of stuff about the story and characters.
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