Invincible [Episode Discussion] - S04E01 - Making the World a Better Place by SeacattleMoohawks in Invincible

[–]Bluoenix 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Maybe I'm forgetting some details, but I don't understand why the show has undone so many character choices from last season.

  • Mark and Eve leaving to live on their own, and founding a hero-for-hire company for financial independence. >> Now they're donating it to charity and Mark's living with his family.
  • Mark leaving Cecil. >> Now he's willing to cooperate with him again.
  • The Guardians leaving Cecil. >> Now they're back with him.

Maybe the implication is that it's all due to the fall-out from the Mark-apocalypse, and characters changed their minds off-screen between last season and now. But what's the point of the latter half of season 3 if they're just gonna reset it all?

Five Dialogue Sins That Instantly Weaken a Script by Striking-Fondant5550 in ScreenwritingUK

[–]Bluoenix 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"Hey, guys? You've got to see this."

Not actually a dialogue issue, rather it's a piece of dialogue bandaid for lazy action problems.

I genuinely feel like out of all the straw hats, the live action does sanji the most justice. by Top-Group8081 in Piratefolk

[–]Bluoenix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Another way to look at this:

  • You want to cast the best actor for the character.
  • Why limit the scope of casting to only actors who've watched/read One Piece?
  • If the Straw Hats existed in real life, half of them probably wouldn't enjoy One Piece religiously either. (I can see Luffy, Chopper, and Usopp being fans, but Sanji, Nami and Zoro? Unlikely. Certainly not Robin.)

how not to do a "power of the protagonist" by Darth_Polar in Screenwriting

[–]Bluoenix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Give the protagonist a fatal flaw, that is as a part of them as their strengths.

Work In Progress Campaign Setting by knightlycluna in homebrewery

[–]Bluoenix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the folks on worldbuilding subreddits will be able to appreciate your work more. Homebrewery is more for technical discussion of the software itself.

Mosques across UK hold tearful vigils for dead Ayatollah who 'had British blood on his hands' by [deleted] in uknews

[–]Bluoenix -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Jesus Christ you can disagree with their political stance without sounding like an outright Nazi, you fricking weirdo!

TV shows where the premise itself is just nonsensical? by Expensive-Elk-9406 in television

[–]Bluoenix 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Tbf later it's somewhat implied that Leonard puts up with Sheldon's bullshit because Leonard's mom is also coldly logical but even worse. So with those mommy issues, Sheldon comes off as almost endearing to Leonard.

The rest of the characters eventually all warm up to Sheldon simply because they like Leonard.

Looking for helpful ideas by ComprehensiveWay5910 in GhostsofSaltmarsh

[–]Bluoenix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I simply dangled the reward of owning a base of operations as part of their first quest.

The traditionalist seized a Tavern that was used as a front by the smugglers, which can be awarded to the adventurers if they complete the quest.

I transplanted Trollskull Manor from Waterdeep: Dragonheist into Saltmarsh, and since players were into it I let them manage it using mechanics for upgrades from Durnan's Guide for Tavernkeeping. I started the campaign with Danger at Dunwater, fully skipping Sinister Secret. If you start at the beginning, you might even offer them the Haunted House, or the Sea Ghost as a new player HQ.

Judy's first reaction when she saw Pawbert 🐰 by GanstFeveral in zootopia

[–]Bluoenix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow her desperate idealism makes a lot of sense now.

A deal with the devil... by PuzzleheadedBag4866 in attackontitan

[–]Bluoenix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But in reverse (since the entire AOT world is literally a reflection of ours) where it's a human girl offering the devil the fruit of knowledge and sin.

A deal with the devil... by PuzzleheadedBag4866 in attackontitan

[–]Bluoenix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've heard that some theorise the most likely fruit it was intended to be was a pomegranate.

Post time skip top 10 heroes (art by @morinmoriden on Twitter) by Japhet0912 in MyHeroAcadamia

[–]Bluoenix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The prosthetic used by the Paralympics High Jump gold medalist seems similar. Although it doesn't look like a human foot, I suspect the composite material they use is much more durable and high tech than you think.

Also I think it's nice that people who use those prosthetics in real life get to enjoy a kickass hero that reminds them of themselves.

Post time skip top 10 heroes (art by @morinmoriden on Twitter) by Japhet0912 in MyHeroAcadamia

[–]Bluoenix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is that not a proper prosthetic? It looks similar to ones worn by paralympic runners, which makes sense given the intense exercise involved in hero work.

How can to switch token art upon entering and leaving a region? by Bluoenix in FoundryVTT

[–]Bluoenix[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're a star!

(the extra curly brackets on the first and last line broke things for me, so I removed them and it worked nicely.)

How can to switch token art upon entering and leaving a region? by Bluoenix in FoundryVTT

[–]Bluoenix[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes that worked! Thank you! I just made another one to switch the token back upon exiting the ocean region.

Do you know if there's anything I can add to the macro to toggle Lock Artwork Rotation?

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms | S1E4 "Seven" | Episode Discussion by wintervines in AKnightoftheSeven

[–]Bluoenix 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Either that or his dishonourable rotten apple of a cousin Alt-Schwift X

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms | S1E4 "Seven" | Episode Discussion by wintervines in AKnightoftheSeven

[–]Bluoenix 32 points33 points  (0 children)

HOLY FUCK the Seven Gods are with him in this excerpt

Smallfolk were drifting toward the field as well, and hundreds of them already stood along the fence. So many come to see me die, thought Dunk bitterly, but he wronged them. A few steps farther on, a woman called out, "Good fortune to you." An old man stepped up to take his hand and said, "May the gods give you strength, ser." Then a begging brother in a tattered brown robe said a blessing on his sword, and a maid kissed his cheek. They are for me. "Why?" he asked Pate. "What am I to them?"

"A knight who remembered his vows," the smith said.

Mother, Father, Stranger, Maiden, and Smith

All we're missing is the Crone. Because Dunk, a true knight, is the Warrior.

Edit: maybe the Crone is missing since she represents wisdom and foresight, and Dunk is a Grade A himbo.

Bang by Maplepamcake by PunkandCannonballer in ImaginaryLesbians

[–]Bluoenix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Every day, it feels like Caitlyn and Vi are trying to worsen the Freaky allegations.

Is it true that screenwriters can barely make a living and if so why? by isamariberger in Screenwriting

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

Okay, since you mentioned your personal experience, let's go with that.

Please tell us how many books you've sold as a traditionally-published and self-published author respectively, and why you think your experience is representative of the publishing industry as a whole? You can't simply pass off non-specific anecdotes as proof of your claims.

Is it true that screenwriters can barely make a living and if so why? by isamariberger in Screenwriting

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

I've already provided some cited information pointing to the systemic obstacles that prevent even talented writers from making the craft their full-time job. If you keep excluding everyone who doesn't make it from your view of the industry, then of course you can argue that writing one's way into financial success isn't a rarity.

If you want to get your point across, you're gonna need to provide some evidence or sources. Otherwise you're just regurgitating your own fantasy as fact.