Juan Carlos Muñoz

RE: https://mastodon.social/@esoastronomy/116753015201184474

Don't tell anyone, but back when I worked there I liked to pretend those tunnels were part of a Doom-style FPS game. (Yes, that's my hand holding a small tripod as a makeshift gun. Don't judge me.)

Jun 15 at 4:18pmWeb
Show threadElton Carvalho1d ago
@astro_jcm I'd never judge you for this. When I saw the thumbnail before reading context I thought it was a "letś make DOOM 3 less dark" remake.
Show threaddrs1969 (David Smith) 🇬🇧1d ago
@astro_jcm saw the picture… immediately heard the soundtrack in my head.
Show threadSpeaktrap1d ago
@astro_jcm peak Doom 3 vibes
Show threadNetraven1d ago
@astro_jcm don't believe him, that's a multidimensional transmogrifier
.
Show threadJuan Carlos Muñoz1d ago
@Netraven busted!
Show threadMostlyTato1d ago
@astro_jcm
Long ago, when I used to work at my university library, I was addicted to Wolfenstein 3D. I used to strafe around the corners in the library when restocking books.
Show threadJuan Carlos Muñoz1d ago
@MostlyTato now I want to see a fps set in a library, with book barcode scanners for guns :D
Show threadMostlyTato1d ago
@astro_jcm
I wasn't allowed a scanner or I'd have been there!
Show threadARGVMI~1.PIF1d ago

@astro_jcm

Scan and shelve until it is done.

@MostlyTato

Show threadMichael 🐸1d ago

@astro_jcm

Ah, but I want to judge you. :-D And I think that's an awesome photo.

Show threadFLOWRI~1 aims to misbehave1d ago
@Michael @astro_jcm Yeah, I will totally judge you. Plase continue!
Show threadSpace Catitude 🚀1d ago

@astro_jcm

I can't judge. I used to imagine the inside of the 107-inch telescope dome at McDonald Observatory was the decks of the Nostromo from "Alien".

It was kind of built around that time -- had a very similar hardware vibe. Also all the angles in a dome are crazy, and of course, it's dark with red lights a lot of the time. Spooky, in a fun way!

Show threadJuan Carlos Muñoz1d ago
@TerryHancock I can totally see that! All you need then is a ginger cat ;-)
Show threadAlexanderVI1d ago
@astro_jcm that right hand turn screams jumpscare ambush
Show threadDud and Forgotten.1d ago
@astro_jcm It does look a bit "Half-Life" doesn't it?
Show threadVeronica Olsen 🏳️‍🌈1d ago
@astro_jcm They made a zombie movie in the tunnels and buildings at CERN, so no judgement. (It was before my time, but I know some of the people involved.)
Show threadAndrew Elwell18h ago
@veronica @astro_jcm hah. I came to say this too. https://www.decayfilm.com/
DECAY

DECAY is a zombie film made and set at the LHC, by physics PhD students. It is available for free online, under a Creative Commons license. Trapped underground at the world's largest particle accelerator, a group of students make a deadly discovery. Watch the trailer above or at YouTube. To find a screening near you check the Events page. This film has not been authorized or endorsed by CERN.

DECAY
Show threadVeronica Olsen 🏳️‍🌈10h ago

@Elwell @astro_jcm Yup, that's the one. My old flatmate was a technical advisor. I also know the assistant director. 😊

Looks like it's also on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2523692

Show threadJuan Carlos Muñoz9h ago
@veronica @Elwell Oooh, I'd heard about this but never actually watched it! Thanks for sharing.
Show threadBeko Pharm1d ago

@astro_jcm judge? Kommander Karl is one of my heroes :D

> https://www.youtube.com/shorts/sP0jqfJozgg

Dude reloads about anything - tripods included :D

Reloading a camera tripod #shorts

YouTube
Show threadJuan Carlos Muñoz9h ago
@bekopharm that's next level!!!
Show threadRoy #EatTheRich Pardee 🇺🇸 🇮1d ago
@astro_jcm Fools! Those pipes are perfect camouflage for the Xenomorphs infesting those tunnels.
Show threadJuan Carlos Muñoz9h ago
@rpardee we should watch out for dripping acid blood...
Show threadDot (she/her) 🏳️‍⚧️1d ago
@astro_jcm I thought this was a marathon screenshot at first glance
Show threadLicho1d ago
@astro_jcm my judgement is: you're cool, lovely person and your friends are lucky to have you.
Show threadbignose1d ago
I will play this once it gets beyond the demo @astro_jcm
Show threadAiris Damon1d ago
@astro_jcm Was the sound of a growling demon around that bend an over-worked supervisor?
Show threadJuan Carlos Muñoz9h ago
@airisdamon most likely a sleep- and coffee-deprived colleague :D
Show threadJeroen Baert23h ago
@astro_jcm Doom 3 vibe intensifying!
Show threadWayne Werner21h ago
@astro_jcm oh, I'm judging you. And you are found entirely worthy
Show threadIan21h ago
@astro_jcm I couldn't resist making your vision a reality.
Show threadJuan Carlos Muñoz9h ago
@soviut love it! 🤩
Show threadWhichOne'sPink 🇫🇮21h ago
@astro_jcm The Doom music now playing in my head.
Show threadwraptile21h ago
@astro_jcm you also have to walk with your head bobbing up and down for the best experience 😂
Show thread Ibly 🏳️‍⚧️ 20h ago
@astro_jcm in all fairness, all it'd take is a bit of photo manipulation to make that a convincing gun you could find in DOOM

they've had weirder props used for guns lol
Show threadRipp_ 2h ago
@astro_jcm those who would judge you for holding your tripod that way need to try it.
It's fun