Phundamentalism?
Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 1:15 am
Alright, I see that Phundamentalism has caught on with the Phun community. Many people seem to claim they are Phundamentalist, but of course not all of them are. So I feel I should make things clear.
A Phundamentalist
1. Does not plagiarize
2. Respects mechanics
3. Avoids excessive thyme usage
4. Should be able to decide where mechanics and scripting is appropriate
5. Proves before substituting
Explanation:
1. Plagiarism is universally frowned upon, but one will not be considered a Phundamentalist when one intentionally commits plagiarism. Give proper credit when possible.
2. Phundamentalism exemplifies the beauty of mechanics, almost as if it were an art form. Phundamentalism also emphasizes Phun engineering, where one needs to consider mechanisms, efficiency, and lag, thus stimulating critical thinking.
3. Thyme usage is a ratio between the complexity (causing lag)/feasibility (impossibility in Phun) of the contraption and the amount of scripting. It's up to the Phundamentalist to decide what ratio is excessive.
4. A machine that is totally mechanical is an ideal Phundamentalist's machine, but the limitations of Phun prevent those types of machines from becoming too complicated. Thyme can help reduce lag and accomplish tasks very difficult to do mechanically. But one will have to consider the below.
5. What this is referring to is the method of substituting mechanical components with scripted components to reduce lag and increase efficiency. Substitution is recommended to make the scene less laggy and more enjoyable. But before substituting, the component must be proven to be able to function without any additional scripting. Proof is through demonstration. In this way, one can say the scene could be, in theory, fully mechanical after scripted components are replaced with mechanical counterparts.
Other stuff:
I don't really know why people make their Phundamentalist title rainbowy.
To determine if someone is genuinely Phundamentalist, observe that person's scenes and altitude towards scenes.
Phundamentalism is not an anti-thyme movement.
Phundamentalism is not an anti-Algodoo movement.
You're not a Phundamentalist if you don't follow all five principles.
A Phundamentalist
1. Does not plagiarize
2. Respects mechanics
3. Avoids excessive thyme usage
4. Should be able to decide where mechanics and scripting is appropriate
5. Proves before substituting
Explanation:
1. Plagiarism is universally frowned upon, but one will not be considered a Phundamentalist when one intentionally commits plagiarism. Give proper credit when possible.
2. Phundamentalism exemplifies the beauty of mechanics, almost as if it were an art form. Phundamentalism also emphasizes Phun engineering, where one needs to consider mechanisms, efficiency, and lag, thus stimulating critical thinking.
3. Thyme usage is a ratio between the complexity (causing lag)/feasibility (impossibility in Phun) of the contraption and the amount of scripting. It's up to the Phundamentalist to decide what ratio is excessive.
4. A machine that is totally mechanical is an ideal Phundamentalist's machine, but the limitations of Phun prevent those types of machines from becoming too complicated. Thyme can help reduce lag and accomplish tasks very difficult to do mechanically. But one will have to consider the below.
5. What this is referring to is the method of substituting mechanical components with scripted components to reduce lag and increase efficiency. Substitution is recommended to make the scene less laggy and more enjoyable. But before substituting, the component must be proven to be able to function without any additional scripting. Proof is through demonstration. In this way, one can say the scene could be, in theory, fully mechanical after scripted components are replaced with mechanical counterparts.
Other stuff:
I don't really know why people make their Phundamentalist title rainbowy.
To determine if someone is genuinely Phundamentalist, observe that person's scenes and altitude towards scenes.
Phundamentalism is not an anti-thyme movement.
Phundamentalism is not an anti-Algodoo movement.
You're not a Phundamentalist if you don't follow all five principles.