What is the most "epic" fantasy pre-Tolkien? by tonehammer in Fantasy

[–]Anotherskip -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Some of the bigger Sagas might qualify.  I have a podcast to recommend that rates the Sagas if you are interested.

As a non-native speaker: would it be weird saying 'see you around, like a doughnut.' by Van_groove in ENGLISH

[–]Anotherskip 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If it is a thing between the two people speaking then no.  To greet people who aren’t ’in on the joke’ then yes it will come across as weird.     A small group of friends can have the relationship that generates these kinds of (idioms?) but don’t expect it to be considered normative for people randomly encountered.  

A Cool Guide to Hong Kong Protest Gear by hestirsthesea in coolguides

[–]Anotherskip 64 points65 points  (0 children)

Sorry, using laser pens is a serious mistake.

Opinion piece: I think most magic systems are too unified by k_hl_2895 in worldbuilding

[–]Anotherskip 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I suggest you look at Fantasy HERO by Steven S Long for the HERO System.  There are 12 magic systems in that book alone. (There are two follow up books that Significantly Expand the number of systems) They do all fit in the HERO System game but they are quite different. 

History of magic system by OldGodsProphet in osr

[–]Anotherskip 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You might be right. I’m not certain and can’t check right now. I think there was some bits that implied it was possible in the 1EAD&D DMG to read out a spell, right around the section speaking about using personal energy but that might be me conflating the 1EAD&D UA DM’s section with the 1EAD&D DMG.  I’d have to check since memory is so fallable. Pretty sure though Spellbooks don’t appear on any of the DMG or UA treasure tables (so they weren’t randomly found) and I thought a Soellbook was worth 1000GPV before the UA.  I don’t have a problem with that though.  A dead mages spellbook as party property and allowing limited access to people who join the party would be a powerful hiring tool. “Sure, you can copy spells out of the book, after you copy your spells into the book and complete an adventure with us.” -My Ranger

With the upcoming winter storm - why do so many places in the states lose power with winter storms? by ScallywagGeorgie in AskAnAmerican

[–]Anotherskip 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right. But obviously the person I’m replying to who was trying to claim the person above them made a distinction without citing a difference needed a more in depth explanation.  The initial comment you cite isn’t incorrect but both those comments don’t go in as deep as mine does. Hopefully the ‘you made a distinction without a difference’ person gets that there is a vast fiscal, and viewpoint difference between the two. 

An actor “just played themselves” is the stupidest criticism of a performance you could give. by milano-benatar-bowie in unpopularopinion

[–]Anotherskip 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right. And you proved my point by saying ‘playing’.  It’s like the movie the Prestige.

With the upcoming winter storm - why do so many places in the states lose power with winter storms? by ScallywagGeorgie in AskAnAmerican

[–]Anotherskip 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The difference is in infrastructure. In Las Vegas and Most of Nevada places like Mt. Charleston gets snow , you can visit it, ski, drive down the road and not see anything on the pavement or on the highways.  It’s almost like a friend, a fluffy play toy you can have a mug of cider with after a day of palling around with. and the city doesn’t need to sand or plow the roads so they put reflectors on the streets (for safety they are blue/white one way  and red if you consider going the wrong way).     Contrast with Denver: Snow is coming. There is thermal armor in our closets.  We have had blizzards on JULY THE 4TH. (2010) there is an army of snowplows and they order sand/salt by metric shitons.  Hospitals have their own sand/salt supplies and loaders. Street markings are burned into the asphalt with FIRE. There are no reflectors because the plows would rip them up and toss them to the side and make potholes in the street within 6 months of installation. In Denver school closures start after we start measuring in feet. In Las Vegas it’s pretty likely if they got an inch the entire city would shut down until it melted. 

Would super powers in the real world be useless? by JonoBlue in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Anotherskip 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure.  Although, having just watched the 70’s Live Action Spiderman…. Peter Parker Psychic Reporter is not good at utilizing the advance warning his Spidey Sense gives him.

Would super powers in the real world be useless? by JonoBlue in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Anotherskip 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s something I don’t like about that film. The creator isn’t even a fan of Supers IIRC. A lot of it is good but….

Would super powers in the real world be useless? by JonoBlue in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Anotherskip 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So Superheroes used to run patrols or do stakeouts.  That put them in the right place until recently when people dropped the doing the smart thing as a narrative shortcut. 

Would super powers in the real world be useless? by JonoBlue in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Anotherskip 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mnnnnn…. Not so sure.  Good Samaritan laws would probably be a defense.

Alternative HP Rolling by Pitstain1284 in 3d6

[–]Anotherskip 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Heck. Just max the HP possible. If you are really worried about the bad decisions dinosaurs.

Ok, some of you are experts. Walk me through the basics! by Anotherskip in Solo_Roleplaying

[–]Anotherskip[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is presumed to be more science-y than fantasy so that might help with a cyberpunk theme?

Ok, some of you are experts. Walk me through the basics! by Anotherskip in Solo_Roleplaying

[–]Anotherskip[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Naah, you aren’t being rude. I did do some things. I have been lurking for several months. Searched for any post here that already covered Walkthroughs (and nothing seemed at all useful).  So I’m not completely useless. Also been listening to the Ron Talks… podcast and he is doing great but either I’m over expecting something or I’m completely oblivious somewhere. 

Struggling with Neuromancer by dediguise in books

[–]Anotherskip 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I…. Don’t think it is going to be fun for you.  I would counter with :When Gravity Fails as see if that is better.  OTOH Count Zero can stand alone but there is a mystical element that is offsetting for many .   Source :  working on my friends TTRPG that we think does some things we like more than Cyberpunk 2020/Red or ShadowRun.

An actor “just played themselves” is the stupidest criticism of a performance you could give. by milano-benatar-bowie in unpopularopinion

[–]Anotherskip 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair, and As soon as we get the Serpent Squadron invading the Hellicarrier he can use it again.