lodding

When used in the context of digital environment creation and rendering, "lodding" can refer to the process for objects to have multiple textures, lighting effects, 3D models, and other aspects in varying "level of detal" that change based on the distance the camera or view is from that object. As the camera moves closer to the object being actively rendered, the "level of detail" of the textures, 3D model of the object, and other aspects being used to render that object, will increase. So, an object the size and shape of a basketball, at a distance of 100 meters from the camera, might use much lower-resolution textures, less detail in lighting/shadow effects, fewer polygons in the 3D model, and other lower-detail aspects of the object, when rendering it, than if that object was 50 meters, 10 meters, or 1 meter from the camera or view of that object. Lodding is the process of substituting higher-resolution and higher detail aspects to render an object, as the camera or view moves closer to the object. The reverse happens, as the distance between the object and the camera increases, using increasingly lower detail and lower resolution versions of the models, textures, and other aspects used to render the object, as the camera continues to move farther away.

In the latest release of my favorite PC game, the game creators greatly improved how smooth the lodding performed, eliminating the lag perceived when the level of detail of the terrain and objects changed, as I moved closer to, or farther away.

by TSForrest February 3, 2022

Leading 4th gen group

Also known as the mala taste pioneers, Stray Kids. Composed of 8 composers, 8 vocalists, 8 rappers, 8 dancers, and 8 visuals. Breaks records almost every day and is now lined up with the biggest kpop groups.

The Leading 4th gen group Stray Kids is now on stage and is receiving applauds from the audience.

by ksmkiths March 8, 2021

Loafing

When a cat sits on any surface with its legs tucked under itself. This gives the cat the appearance of having no limbs, and thus, looks like a loaf.

Steven: "My cat looked like a loaf of bread when it was loafing on my chair yesterday."
Liz: "My cat does that too!"

by The Tsar July 15, 2011

duck loafing

A competition between two humans where you duck tape yourself butt hole to butt hole & the winner is the first to push a poop (loaf) into the competitor.

Bro, I just challenged Tad to a Duck Loafing competition & totally won! That Lima bean salad was key.

by Giblets. July 23, 2018

Lording the Ring

(V.) The act of sticking your finger into any kind of hole preferably in front of an evil wizard.

Elijah Wood enjoys lording the ring, especially if it involves hunky elves.

by The Maxibator May 5, 2010

the leading cause of divorce in america

HALO.

Lauren - "so tell me your thoughts on this game, halo."
Tanner - "Halo = the leading cause of divorce in America."

by laurendino June 30, 2008

Leading from Behind

When a leader creates or empowers a grassroot group to do their bidding, especially in cases where it would be illegal for leading direct efforts (e.g. Bush Doctrine of preemptive regime change) or where it would be consider imperialist, etc.. This type of support and empowerment can be mutually beneficial for the leader and the grassroot group. However, it can be to the detriment to one or the other (or both) if there is a separation of interests. As the grassroot group develops leadership roles the new leaders may take the group in a very different direction that is beneficial to the grassroot group, or the empowerer may begin to choose or control the leaders and take it in a very different direction. In the early stages the new leaders in the grassroot groups may be weak and depend on the support of the outside leader to consolidate power. However, over time a leader may consolidate power for their own interest, or the new grassroot leaders and the outside leaders may work to the detriment of the grass roots group. This is especially true in cases where the outside and/or inside leader(s) have goals inconsistent with the grassroot groups. In a lot of cases the result is total chaos with the consolidated groups fragmenting into self interest groups who compete and who don't know how to cooperate.

Recently Obama has been successful with his policy of "leading from behind" in Libya, however, it is yet to be seen if the grassroot groups will achieve any of Obama's goals.

Leading from Behind is a dominant foreign strategy of USA Presidents. While it worked in Vietnam, Cambodia, Middle East, Africa. Panama, Afghanistan initially it failed miserably in the long run because of corruption and almost complete movement away from the goals of the original grassroot group and often the group leading from behind. In places like Cuba it failed miserably yet continued, because it satisfied the special interests of the Cuban exiles.

by mlhiss October 30, 2011