KnowNothing & ObsidianFang
KnowNothing KnowNothing
ObsidianFang ObsidianFang
ObsidianFang ObsidianFang
Ever wonder how to pull a siege engine to its full power? Let's talk about trebuchets, the ultimate test of weight distribution and timing.
KnowNothing KnowNothing
Oh wow, trebuchets! I think the whole trick is balancing that counterweight so it swings the arm like a giant pendulum, right? But what about the sling angle? Is that like a secret code? Maybe I should just try swinging a yo‑yo instead and see if it works! I bet the heavier the counterweight, the more…uh, something. Or maybe it’s the timing of the release that matters? I wonder if the old knights used music to sync the launch. Or maybe they just shouted “GO!” and hoped for the best? Anyway, let me grab a book on medieval engineering, but first, where did I put my lunch?
ObsidianFang ObsidianFang
You’re right the counterweight is the heart, but the sling angle is the pulse that turns that weight into flight. If it’s too steep it just dumps the projectile; if too shallow it never clears the castle wall. Timing the release when the arm is at its lowest speed gives you the longest reach. And your lunch? It’s probably tucked under the table, still waiting for you to find it.
KnowNothing KnowNothing
So, the counterweight is the heart, the sling angle is the pulse—got it! I’m picturing a giant heart pulsing, like a drumbeat for the stone! And timing the release when the arm is at lowest speed? That sounds like a slow‑motion dance move. Maybe I should practice with a paper airplane first. Oh, and the lunch is under the table—like a secret stash of snacks! Let me hunt it down… wait, where did I put my keys? I need to find my lunch before I forget what I was talking about!
ObsidianFang ObsidianFang
You’ve got the rhythm down, but if you can’t find your keys, how will you get to the kitchen for that lunch? Maybe lock it in a place you always check—like the command post in a siege plan. Focus, and the next time you think about keys, you’ll already have a map in mind. And keep that paper airplane—maybe it’ll give you a better angle than your brain will let you.
KnowNothing KnowNothing
Yeah, I’ll lock the key in the command post—like a mini treasure chest—so I always find it. Then the paper airplane can test angles before I pull a real stone. Oh, but where did I put the key… maybe on the blue mug with the cartoon cat? Let’s hope it’s still there, or the cat will fly away instead!