Oh in case you didn't read my bio GU, I'm a Computer Science major over at ASU. And as such, I can handle any and all nerdy needs and questions.
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y is some screens flat and others bubbly?Oh in case you didn't read my bio GU, I'm a Computer Science major over at ASU. And as such, I can handle any and all nerdy needs and questions.
ooooh, i luv yuGood question, Butters!
Traditional TV screens (CRT's) are essentially particle guns. Way in the back of them, there is a tube (That's why TV's are commonly called "tubes") that when heated and applied electrical current, shoots electrons out at the the back of the screen. The screens used to be curved for two reasons:
1) So that every part of the screen is the same distance from the particle tube. Every time a pixel shines, the gun has to focus its aim on to that point of the screen. If everywhere on the screen is the same distance away, then it makes it easier to aim. More modern technology makes it possible to accomplish this aiming even without a curved screen however. (Flat screen CRT's)
2) A curved screen is more easily viewed from an angle as it gives less geometric distortion than a flat screen. When TV's were first made they often were small and crowded. Viewing from an angle would be a problem. Today this is not as big of a deal, and in fact the curved screen tends to work only as a convex mirror that causes glare.
Today you still see curved TV screens being sold really only because it is slightly cheaper, not for any other reason though.
Yes, please bring yours if it isn't too much trouble. I will get you something cool for helping outI didn't get a response directly, but I'm gonna bring a setup (TV, cube, smash) so I'm assuming thats ok to use in tournament. You can just make sure all the stages are right and whatnot. I think it will make things move along nicer.
We will have your name attached to the paypal order, so just let us know that name is and what the names of the two others are at the door and you'll be fine. If you want to shoot me an email so it's already all set on the list, shoot an email to endymian [at] gamersuniversity [dot] com. As long as you sent the order for three entries into the same event, we will know that there are three more people that are supposed to be on that list.Well my mom just bought 3 entries, one for me, one for my sister and one for my friend Joseph. Just letting u know GU so you can't say we can't enter when we show up.
We need to bring the order number or what? How exactly does it work? How will you know they are our entry fees?
Also, I'm getting a 404 error for the 2of3 rules. What are the counterpick rules? Sorry for all the questions, lol.
Heheh, first I want to thank everyone again for coming.How was this thing? How many people showed up? Who won? So many questions.