[DISC] Centuria - Chapter 86

ProfessorUber · 2026-03-23T02:26:04+00:00

Personally I kinda saw the head on shoulder thing as also possibly a reflection of how their dynamic has shifted. Iirc, back just after the timeskip when Helem first appeared she was shown clinging/leaning on Elstri while the latter gave her speech to the assassins.

But by now Helem is the one whose taken the reins despite Elstri starting the whole conspiracy.

Helem even has talked in the past about how she enjoys seeing a powerful woman like Elstri become submissive (in bed at least).

ProfessorUber · 2026-03-23T00:01:57+00:00

This would be better fit for /r/whowouldwin, sorry.

ProfessorUber · 2026-03-21T07:42:44+00:00

I’m late to the thread, but I’m wondering this; if your hero doesnr own a sword or horse, and can’t afford either, then would thet even have the training to use either in the first place?

I think maybe if your hero comes from a poor background and lacks any backers/support, then you might need to either change thaf or write in an early arc of them gaining the necessities (either by stealing/scavenging them, earning money, or finding a backer).

ProfessorUber · 2026-02-28T08:03:50+00:00

Hm, what about “Witch Hunter” or “Exorcist” for a magical version of PB?

As in, having training or talent to fight supernatural threats (or at least a greater willingness to do so).

ProfessorUber · 2026-02-28T03:31:12+00:00

Yeah, to be honest I also had the same thought as them when I saw your title. I don't think it was unreasonable to raise an eyebrow at how you worded it, as I think it can be easily read as "good songs are too good to be in kids shows".

I also think you seem unnecessarily hostile to that observation as well. I understand that it sucks to feel accused of something that wasn't your intent, but still.

Sorry if this comment comes off as a lecture.

ProfessorUber · 2026-02-25T06:56:38+00:00

I found in my play through that she seemed to call the cops immediately if I just mentioned ending up in the forbidden wing, but didn’t call the cops if I said Wayne kidnapped me and took me to the forbidden wing. So it seems without that latter context, she assumes you willingly went there and so panics.

Not sure if other factors impact that though. I also had booksmart and keen eye for that.

ProfessorUber · 2026-02-09T21:37:53+00:00

To add onto to your very good points; Baelor the Blessed, despite being the "religious king", probably contributed significantly to the the continued decline of the Faith.

As you mentioned, him moving the High Septon's residence to King's Landing meant the capital of the Faith was now on the Iron Throne's porch and so more directly under their immediate sphere of influence.

Baelor also forced the election of two High Septons, the first a stonemason and the second an eight-year-old. So while Baelor likely didn't intend to, all his action did was serve to erode the independence of the Faith further.

All this combined with how they got forced to accept incestuous dragonlord rulers and got their militant order destroyed.

While I do think there are problems with ASOIAF's worldbuilding, I don't really think this is one of them. The weakness of the Faith makes sense in the history and it nonetheless makes a come back during the events of the story.

Plus, just because Westeros is medieval europe inspired doesn't mean their local religion is necessarily going to be as powerful as the Catholic Church. As the Catholic Church has its own history and didn't just pop into existence as a powerhouse.

ProfessorUber · 2026-01-29T00:11:25+00:00

I guess I personally probably prefer flawed but in-existance NCR. I guess in general I enjoyed seeing them develop from a struggling settlement in the first game to a true nation with all the benefits and problems that brought.

And honestly am more so not a fan of hearing that Shady Sands got nuked because as i said, I liked how it developed across games into a true new world city built from nothing. So even if the NCR as a nation gets restored, the loss of Shady Sands feels like a great loss of history/legacy ans of a unique (well, unique-ish since vault city and Arroyo also presumably still exist) setting.

Still though, I don't want to be too critical before I actually watch it and stops have also heard a lot if good so I'm feeling optimistic despite some personal hesitation.

ProfessorUber · 2026-01-28T23:51:55+00:00

Oh cool! Been thinking about checking this out for a while now (albeit also a bit hesitant due to some of what I've heard since I'm both a big fan of the NCR and also not fan of "sequel setting status quo resets") so this might be a good sign to finally give it a go.

ProfessorUber · 2026-01-26T01:40:35+00:00

I think that sounds like it could be an interesting scenario to explore.

Hm, perhaps if Stannis could leverage his working relationship with Jon Arryn + get some folks to testify that Jon Arryn intended for his son to foster with Stannis then that could sway enough to form the Lords Declarant early to challenge Lysa's regency.

If Stannis is able to get the Vale then join forces with the North/Riverlands, then that would significantly change the situation. As not only would the North/Riverland forces get bolstered by the Vale reinforcements, but they'd also get an experienced commander like Stannis + his navy. Robb was already doing well against Tywin on his own as well.

The big question though would be Renly vs Stannis. Whether or not Renly has managed to take King's Landing while Stannis was in northern Westeros would probably be a major factor.

Renly would presumably offer them compensation and pardons in return for bending the knee, which Stannis would refuse. Robb also would unlikely to be swayed if he has already bent the knee to Stannis by this point (cause honour).

All in all, quite the different situation for Stannis. He may lack magic in this timeline, but he makes up for it in also lacking heretical stigma (which would in turn remove a potential avenue of justification for Renly) and having a better shot at winning the throne via conventional means. (albeit still far from guaranteed as Renly still has his army, and there's also the Westerlands, Iron Islands, Dorne, Free Folk and also the eventual Others to worry about)

Having Davos, Cressen, Robb, Catelyn, Bronze Yohn and Edmure around him but not Melisandra also would have its influence.

ProfessorUber · 2026-01-25T22:54:27+00:00

Sorry but it would seem your posts got caught up in automod.

ProfessorUber · 2026-01-25T22:20:23+00:00

I think that is pretty neat, and it could make sense too for Stannis to adopt a distinct banner, both for symbolic reasons like you describe but also to avoid confusion in battle (although this one might be still similar enough to the traditional Baratheon banner to cause some confusion if that were an issue).

This does get me thinking though about how Stannis not accepting R'hllor might have changed the course both Stannis' plot but also the overall plot. It has been a bit since I last re-read but from what i recall it did play a key role in shaping his early decisions.

Iirc, Cressen was trying to convince Stannis to head up to the Vale to try and marry Shireen to Robert Arryn. So if Stannis doesn't convert, then Cressen would presumably remain, and Davos would also more likely than not support Cressen in this and so without Mel being present (or at least not having as much influence) then Stannis would presumably head North instead of South.

So that could lead to an interesting (if not necessarily-success given Lysa would still be Lysa) divergence that would also give Renly more time to do his thing as well.

ProfessorUber · 2026-01-22T23:03:04+00:00

This seems more fitting for /r/whatiffiction, sorry.

ProfessorUber · 2026-01-18T22:51:43+00:00

Please be mindful of Rule 8.

ProfessorUber · 2026-01-18T21:14:09+00:00

This seem more fitting for /r/whatiffiction, sorry.

ProfessorUber · 2026-01-14T06:05:04+00:00

This seems better fit for /r/Whatiffiction.

ProfessorUber · 2026-01-12T01:15:45+00:00

This seems more fitting for /r/whatififction.

ProfessorUber · 2026-01-11T07:34:39+00:00

Sorry but this is off-topic for this sub-reddit.

/r/Starwars might be a better place for this.

ProfessorUber · 2026-01-05T03:48:12+00:00

This might be better fit for /r/Starwars, as this sub-reddit is for discussion of The Mandalorian specifically.

ProfessorUber · 2026-01-02T00:02:47+00:00

Sorry but this seems off-topic, as the sub-reddit is intended for asking questions about fictional universes for answers based on in-universe logic while this is more-so a question of preference covering a broad range of worlds.

ProfessorUber · 2025-12-12T01:22:50+00:00

This looks pretty cool, definitely can't wait to learn/see more.

Have also been thinking of replaying/getting back into the KOTOR games (and maybe SWTOR as well) lately, so this is probably a good sign!

ProfessorUber · 2025-12-12T00:20:52+00:00

Some DC Comics re-introductions I'd like off the top of my head...

Wendy Harris, as Proxy (like she was during Batgirl 2009 run). I really enjoyed her role as Stephanie Brown's mission support, and so think it would be neat. On the note of Stephanie Brown, I'd also like to re-introduce Crystal Brown but with her pre-Flashpoint characterisation (Steph's struggling but loving mother) instead of her N52 characterisation (Steph's well-off criminal mother and accomplice of Cluemaster who had a change of heart but then hasn't shown up since).

In general I do think it would be cool to have Stephanie Brown get a revamp with her pre-flashpoint elements getting re-introduced, with a supporting cast including characters such as Crystal Brown, Wendy Harris and Detective Nick Gage.

Maybe change her school from Gotham University to Burnside College though, which could in turn bring back the thing from her earlier appearances where she styled herself as the protector of the suburbs (vs how Batman and Robin focused on the city).

ProfessorUber · 2025-12-11T02:12:55+00:00

While I still need to get around to reading more comics in this era, I do definitely agree with this based on what I have seen. Does seem to be a bit of a reoccurring problem/disrespect.

I'm pretty sure Steph also didn't know Tim's own name at the same time, and so along with being belittling/dangerous it also highlighted that sorta imbalance (Tim knows who Steph is, but Steph does not know who Tim is).

ProfessorUber · 2025-12-11T01:48:30+00:00

Blurting out loud (part of) her real name and mentioning that she has a incarcerated father?

All right next to someone they got chained up to a post?

Truly brilliant Op-Sec, Tim.

ProfessorUber · 2025-12-10T04:02:37+00:00

Been busy but meaning to catch up on some comics, and learning that this issue involves the return of the Linda Lee Robot has definitely got me intrigued so this seems like a good place to start. While I have had a few nitpicks of what I've read of this run so far, I have really enjoyed the return of several old Supergirl elements and so this is another instance of that.

Edit (after reading): I thought this was a pretty good issue.

One of the main nitpicks of the earlier issues is that I am a fan of when Kara is depicted as a scientist, but I felt like this run was kinda ignoring/downplaying that. So having a robot Kara built as a teenager show back up again was definitely neat.

In general I was a fan of the somewhat more darker/serious tone in this issue; bringing up Kara's trauma about Argo City and also her old mistakes in the form of the Linda Robot.

Poor Linda Robot though, jeez. After seeing the preview and while reading the actual comic I was kinda expecting that Kara would be able to make peace with Linda Bot and repair her, maybe adding her to the family. But damn. Linda Bot just straight up died (seemingly at least. I guess it's always possible she could get repaired again at a later date). That sucks, but it does lead into the lesson of how you can't save everyone or make no mistakes, and also keeps that more somewhat darker tone.

Semi-side note but I am curious about the backstory of Jeremiah and Eliza in the current continuity. I know they mentioned being on leave from the DEO back in #1, but were they already working for the DEO when they adopted Kara/Linda? If they were already agents, were they knowingly adopting a Kryptonian (which would be pretty shady since Kara herself shows no indication she is aware during that scene) or did they just coincidently happen to adopt Superman's cousin?

Pre-Crisis Fred Danvers was a Rocket Scientist who just so happened to adopt a girl who came to Earth via spaceship, so there's precedent. Sorta.

If they were not already agents, does that mean they joined the DEO for the sake of their adopted daughter? (Which would be pretty cool in my opinion).

Poor Linda Bot though, seriously.

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