If you could instantly learn how to do something...
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If you could instantly learn how to do something...
What would it be? I would like to learn how to play celtic violin. I love music of different cultures, especially celtic.
Another thing is how to fly any kind of aircraft. Especially 747's. BIG planes.
Another thing is how to fly any kind of aircraft. Especially 747's. BIG planes.
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2 birds, one stone!Crazy_Vasey wrote:If I could have any skill instantly it would be either Carmack level guru graphics programmer or a top level mathmatician. Hmm now I think of it either of them would do the trick, if you're real good at maths you'll be real good at 3D graphics programming.
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I would want to know how to cheat at Blackjack or Poker or something like that. Las Vegas here I come!
Apart from that, it would probably be nice if I knew some more about physics or science or math. Likely science would be the one I would choose.
Apart from that, it would probably be nice if I knew some more about physics or science or math. Likely science would be the one I would choose.
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Mastery of playing the viola (or violoncello)
Mastery of Ninpo
Mastery of psychic potential,
Mastery of computer coding
Mastery of playing the viola (or violoncello)
Mastery of Ninpo
Mastery of psychic potential,
Mastery of computer coding
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The physics and math stuff would be cool as would various martial arts, but the thing I'd most want would be to pick up new languages.
Being able to flawlessly pick up any artisitic form/style/talent etc... would be great too.
Being able to flawlessly pick up any artisitic form/style/talent etc... would be great too.
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Re: If you could instantly learn how to do something...
Well physics, all of it, Engineering, martial arts, programming(C, C++, C#, Perl, Fortran, Cobol, Assembly, ASP and so on), 3D stuff.jodathalas wrote:What would it be? I would like to learn how to play celtic violin. I love music of different cultures, especially celtic.
Another thing is how to fly any kind of aircraft. Especially 747's. BIG planes.
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Ambidexterity, and effective use of swords in general. (Mmmm... dual wielding...)
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For starters, learning how to slap on my bass (no sexual innuendos please) as well as improvisation on my bass.
Otherwise, some sort of swordfighting. Preferably ken-jutsu (if I haven't gotten names mixed up).
There are better things I could choose but...meh.
Otherwise, some sort of swordfighting. Preferably ken-jutsu (if I haven't gotten names mixed up).
There are better things I could choose but...meh.
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All forms of martial arts, with the ability to mix and match between styles. That, or how to unlock the full potential of the human brain. Hmm...powers.
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I know it is not possible to do these things but I am sure you know my answer...
I want to learn how to bend the fabric of existence to my will, with a muttered word and a quick gesture. Or in other words D&D style spellcasting(as a wizard, as my charisma score is only 12, while my intellegence score is 18)
I want to learn how to bend the fabric of existence to my will, with a muttered word and a quick gesture. Or in other words D&D style spellcasting(as a wizard, as my charisma score is only 12, while my intellegence score is 18)
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I'd like to be able to read and speak any language at will.
2-6 +1
7-9 nothing
10-A -2
If your count gets high, bet high. Count low, bet low.
As far as martial arts, or manipulating matter, I'll get back to you guys
This will sound weird, but practice some in the dark, where you can't see your instrument. It will force you to learn where everything is without looking, so you can let the music flow with less concentration. Also, get one of those boring 'learn intervals by ear' cds and play along. It will help train your ears and hands.Malachius wrote:For starters, learning how to slap on my bass (no sexual innuendos please) as well as improvisation on my bass.
There is a simple counting scheme for BJ. As the cards come off the deck, keep a running total in your head, starting at zero.Mater of Ossus wrote:I would want to know how to cheat at Blackjack or Poker or something like that. Las Vegas here I come!
2-6 +1
7-9 nothing
10-A -2
If your count gets high, bet high. Count low, bet low.
As far as martial arts, or manipulating matter, I'll get back to you guys