(dont know how to hide spoilers) in MW2 the ISS blows up so how is this possible since the shock wave from the blast doesnt travel through anything? Let the theories begin
MW2: how did the [spoilers] blow up?
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I also noticed the ridiculousness of this. I'm no astrophysicist but I believe that common sense would tell you that shockwaves can't travel through somewhere where there isn't air. Also, I figure that in order for the shockwave to have reached a space station it also would have effected the rest of the planet, or at least half of it.
I would be more disappointed with the lack of realism in that sequence if not for the nonsensical absurdities I had already witnessed in Modern Warfare 2's story, and the ones I would continue to see.
Infinity Ward, I am disappoint.
I would be more disappointed with the lack of realism in that sequence if not for the nonsensical absurdities I had already witnessed in Modern Warfare 2's story, and the ones I would continue to see.
Infinity Ward, I am disappoint.
In physics, it doesn't happen. In Hollywood, not only is there sound in space, but pressure waves can travel through vacuum.
This game went for the Hollywood style and passed with flying colors. It's everything you've seen from any recent J.J. Abrams, Michael Bay, or Steven Spielberg movie. High-speed chases, impossible action bits, explosions, explosions, Michael BAY-SPLOSIONS!
This game went for the Hollywood style and passed with flying colors. It's everything you've seen from any recent J.J. Abrams, Michael Bay, or Steven Spielberg movie. High-speed chases, impossible action bits, explosions, explosions, Michael BAY-SPLOSIONS!
The blast was big enough to go all the way into space maybe?
And the rest of the planet didn't suffer horrible shockwave rape because of dark magics?
I'm not sure anymore...
And the rest of the planet didn't suffer horrible shockwave rape because of dark magics?
I'm not sure anymore...
Heh, people assume because space is a vacuum that's the only principle of physics you have to obey.
Never mind all the matter and gas introduced into the vacuum of space by a fucking nuclear warhead exploding. That's right people, when something explodes you get a lot of pressurised gas expanding very rapidly. If you don't think gas can carry a shockwave, I can see how you'd nitpick this point.
But please, feel free to ignore this post if you want to ***** about a very good game because it's trendy to do so. While you're at it, complain about why lasers make noise during space battle sequences in Star Wars.
Never mind all the matter and gas introduced into the vacuum of space by a fucking nuclear warhead exploding. That's right people, when something explodes you get a lot of pressurised gas expanding very rapidly. If you don't think gas can carry a shockwave, I can see how you'd nitpick this point.
But please, feel free to ignore this post if you want to ***** about a very good game because it's trendy to do so. While you're at it, complain about why lasers make noise during space battle sequences in Star Wars.
Don't have the game so I'm trying to get by on some bits of info...Kermi said:
I still blame the dark magics.
Spoilers in the thread title=bad. Also I was wondering the exact same thing. I'm not sure if a shockwave like that can actually travel through space. I don't think so.
I thought it was the EMP, which was the point of launching the nuke into space in the first place.
Okay, this annoys me. No, the story is not hand fed to you the same way it was in MW1. Yes, it holds up to inspection if you just take the time to analyze it. Just tell me what you found incoherent and I'll explain.ToxinArrow said:
The nuke exploded a good 1000-5000km away. The mass launched by the nuke that would hit such a small target as the ISS would be minimal. But, feel free to try being self righteous and correct people. While you're at it, why don't you complain about the lack of coherent story.Kermi said:
Well since you asked....orannis62 said:
Who is the man in the saferoom? Why does Price nuke America? How does Price know how to set the timer/range for a nuclear missile? Why does Shepard betray 141? There are a few others, but I can't think of them.
1,000-5,000km? Ha ha ha, oh wow.Kubanator said:
The ISS is never more than 350km above the earth, and that's it's apogee. Keep in mind the height of earth's atmosphere is about 80km, and you've got a maximum of 270km - now keep in mind space is a vacuum (which all detractors are so fond of reminding us), which means travelling particles are not limited by atmospheric pressure and air viscosity like they would be in an explosion that happens within the earth's atmosphere.
Science!