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.)

@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.
@astro_jcm saw the picture… immediately heard the soundtrack in my head.
@astro_jcm don't believe him, that's a multidimensional transmogrifier
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@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.
@MostlyTato now I want to see a fps set in a library, with book barcode scanners for guns :D
@astro_jcm
I wasn't allowed a scanner or I'd have been there!

@astro_jcm

Scan and shelve until it is done.

@MostlyTato

@astro_jcm

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

@Michael @astro_jcm Yeah, I will totally judge you. Plase continue!

@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!

@TerryHancock I can totally see that! All you need then is a ginger cat ;-)
@astro_jcm that right hand turn screams jumpscare ambush
@astro_jcm It does look a bit "Half-Life" doesn't it?
@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.)
@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

@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

@veronica @Elwell Oooh, I'd heard about this but never actually watched it! Thanks for sharing.

@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
@astro_jcm Fools! Those pipes are perfect camouflage for the Xenomorphs infesting those tunnels.
@rpardee we should watch out for dripping acid blood...
@astro_jcm I thought this was a marathon screenshot at first glance
@astro_jcm my judgement is: you're cool, lovely person and your friends are lucky to have you.
I will play this once it gets beyond the demo @astro_jcm
@astro_jcm Was the sound of a growling demon around that bend an over-worked supervisor?
@airisdamon most likely a sleep- and coffee-deprived colleague :D
@astro_jcm Doom 3 vibe intensifying!
@astro_jcm oh, I'm judging you. And you are found entirely worthy
@astro_jcm I couldn't resist making your vision a reality.
@astro_jcm The Doom music now playing in my head.
@astro_jcm you also have to walk with your head bobbing up and down for the best experience 😂
@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
@astro_jcm those who would judge you for holding your tripod that way need to try it.
It's fun