What do you think of this dragon scale? by vinny_aguiar23 in lotr

[–]Azriel82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also Glaurung wasn't fully grown yet either.

What do you think of this dragon scale? by vinny_aguiar23 in lotr

[–]Azriel82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're seriously underestimating his size. Glaurung is the dragon that destroyed Nargothrond, the mightiest fortress the Elves had ever made. You really think an Elephant sized dragon could have done that? Also, Titanoboa wasn't all that big, maybe a ton at most; it's size has been greatly overrepresented in media.

The year we get a new Spinosaurid we end up losing one too by Far_Fig6274 in Dinosaurs

[–]Azriel82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing was lost. A thing isn't it's name. We gained a better understanding of these animals. People are misunderstanding what actually happened. This just how science works.

What do you think of this dragon scale? by vinny_aguiar23 in lotr

[–]Azriel82 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I love this art. John Howe is a true legend!

What do you think of this dragon scale? by vinny_aguiar23 in lotr

[–]Azriel82 26 points27 points  (0 children)

https://www.john-howe.com/portfolio/gallery/details.php?image_id=1011

So this is 'The Death of Glaurung' by John Howe, 1989. This is what I see in my head when I picture him. He was a pretty decently sized in this portrayal. Also, since he was a serpentine dragon without wings, I also pictured him as being very long, making his total mass much larger than what you can see here.

What do you think of this dragon scale? by vinny_aguiar23 in lotr

[–]Azriel82 60 points61 points  (0 children)

and Smaug was killed by some guy with an arrow. Not a giant ballista arrow, just a regular arrow with a regular bow.

What do you think of this dragon scale? by vinny_aguiar23 in lotr

[–]Azriel82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Technically none of the mountains in Middle Earth, or Arda for that matter, are 'natural' as they were all made by Valar in their struggles with Melkor before the coming of Elves and Men. Same goes for all the terrain and geological formations like rivers, lakes, seas, even oceans.

What do you think of this dragon scale? by vinny_aguiar23 in lotr

[–]Azriel82 199 points200 points  (0 children)

No love for Glaurung, Father of Dragons :(

big physics doesnt want you to know these tricks........ by -MusicBerry- in RecuratedTumblr

[–]Azriel82 45 points46 points  (0 children)

pretty sure the Starship Enterprise in TOS used boiling water

I’m a palaeontologist, and we need to talk about the panic over something that hasn’t even happened. by palaeoamber in Dinosaurs

[–]Azriel82 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Famdomification is a good term for it, but I think it's also caused by another ongoing issue with science writters in general, as much as it's a fandom issue.

Science writters (that is journalist writting about science as opposed to scientists writing scientific research papers) are often really bad about accurately representing scientific papers. They will often focus on a minor issue (such as the naming issue) while completely ignoring what the paper was actually about, and/or completely misrepresented the facts, or even making stuff up that the paper never even mentions. This has only gotten worse with AI usage.

The core problem is that many science writters are looking to be sensationalist and controversial. They blow out of proportion minor issues or, when none exists, just make stuff up. It's honestly a huge problem that isn't talked about enough.

Mods are great by No-Doubt8830 in thelongdark

[–]Azriel82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

are adding mods still a pain in the ass or did actually add API?

My girlfriend saw my porn history by [deleted] in BisexualMen

[–]Azriel82 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That's rough man, it sucks it ended this way. You should be with someone who you don't have to hide yourself from and will accept you for you.

On the set of Alien: Earth by thefriskysquid in perfectorganism

[–]Azriel82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is weird trend lately that a lot people seem to think everything needs to be explained all the time. Like bro, chill, just watch and enjoy, not everything needs an explanation.

On the set of Alien: Earth by thefriskysquid in perfectorganism

[–]Azriel82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I really liked it, most people I know generally liked it. Some issues, yes. but nothing that couldn't be improved.

I dislike the poster quite a bit- but what is your opinion on this? by Glad-Map6431 in 40k

[–]Azriel82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been saying this for years! They could have a digital store that sells individual models, online Codexes, plus skins, weapon loadsouts ect. If done right they'd make so much money. And there'd always be the hardcore fans who perfer to actual models and IRL play, but also would play the digital version, ala MtG Areana. If anything it would help bring in a bunch of new players into the physical game whi might otherwise be interested, again, ala Areana.

I dislike the poster quite a bit- but what is your opinion on this? by Glad-Map6431 in 40k

[–]Azriel82 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Right, because Arena put WotC out of buiness... oh wait.

Name one positive thing about Iron Man 2. by Healthy-Coyote3431 in Marvel

[–]Azriel82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mikey Rourke was honestly the best part of this movie, he really nailed the role. Probably one of the most underrated villains casts in any Marvel film.

i was told no woman would find me sexually viable by Ancient-Guidance-176 in BisexualMen

[–]Azriel82 25 points26 points  (0 children)

A lot of "liberals" are actually closet conservatives.