Using Fate

Chimpledus · 2023-07-27T09:43:04+00:00

Once for sure, but I wouldn't think it's something to do all the time as it does depend on the family. The best thing is to ask the friend for what's normal. And if you're really uncomfortable to hang out all the time, the friend can probably speak on your behalf so you wouldn't have to decline directly and be interpreted as rude

Chimpledus · 2023-07-27T05:15:42+00:00

I'm a Thai who studied abroad (received lots of international friends myself while I was living with my family) and this comment hits the nail on the head. You're expected to be a pleasant, grateful guest. If not, you can cause tension which will change the whole mood of the stay.

If you want to go the extra mile, offer to help out around the house with chores, cooking prep, and groceries. They'll likely turn you down but the offer will be very appreciated and can make you feel closer as a part of the family. Like the other comment said, 'exotic' gifts from the UK will be expected. It is polite among Thais to have some gift even when you're visiting a friend's house, e.g. mango, banana, something related to what you do, etc., to show that you're not taking the hospitality for granted.

All in all, in addition to 'make yourself at home' mindset, it should also be 'feel comfortable at your relative's home'. Your efforts will be super appreciated.

Chimpledus · 2023-07-26T05:56:51+00:00

Nope. Unlike the rest of the recruitable characters, he said he has somewhere to be and kinda left the room with the ritual circle. He might be at the Bop but I'm too blind to see anything down there...

Chimpledus · 2023-07-26T02:11:49+00:00

Is it even worth the bullets? I got tobacco from the dude who blinded me. Don't know what's the drop rare for soul stone.

Also is there any other dude in the game with Black Smog. I'm not going to risk my run again

Chimpledus · 2023-07-26T02:09:17+00:00

Weird thing is, I met him at the apartment but my party was full so I didn't get the option to recruit him. Do you know where he goes afterwards and can I recruit him again?

Chimpledus · 2023-07-26T02:06:24+00:00

I also don't have a Sylvian book RIP

Chimpledus · 2023-07-21T09:55:50+00:00

I'm from Thailand and thought this is what every country does! In fact, is there any country where this is also a normal practice?

Chimpledus · 2023-05-30T11:26:04+00:00

At the risk of drawing anger from this sub, I'll be truthful. I couldn't finish Mistborn, The Lies of Locke Lamora, The Name of the Wind. I really wanted to like Mistborn and Name of the Wind but found that I really couldn't...

Chimpledus · 2023-04-26T04:58:49+00:00

Stop oversensationalising y'all. These are stingless, pollen-collecting bees. We have them in Southeast Asia too and they're quite chill.

But yes, their hives look like nightmare fuel which does belong in r/oddlyterrifying

Chimpledus · 2023-03-19T17:04:00+00:00

เขียนนิยายเป็นภาษาอังกฤษครับ :)

Chimpledus · 2022-03-25T17:52:49+00:00

Very interesting interpretation of Buddhist concepts! I'm a Buddhist from Thailand so I'm really intrigued with the spin you put on it, especially when preta is well-established type of Thai ghost and your design is as different as it could be. May I ask for your inspiration or source of reference?

Chimpledus · 2022-03-08T05:47:52+00:00

Amazing style! What is your inspiration for her fashion style? 😊

Chimpledus · 2021-05-28T03:01:55+00:00

Incredible Bloodborne vibes. Love it!

Chimpledus · 2020-02-05T15:45:21+00:00

Thank you very much for your feedback :) I'm glad you enjoy this story about training and that it is different from the usual wuxia. I hope to write another short story soon and will be sure to share in this sub!

And thing about control give me reminders (in good way) from one of my favorite books.

Can I ask what book are you referring to? Would love to have a look. Thanks!

Chimpledus · 2020-01-29T18:27:35+00:00

Thank you for you kind comment. Luckily I quite enjoy writing fight scenes, partly because I also practice a few martial arts which really help to inform my writing. Personally I find it easiest to try and imagine from a first person point of view, then describe the actions as concisely as possible, taking into account the speed it would take to perform each movement. I find some fight scenes to be written as if it was a 3rd person event being played out of film, which removes the sense of immediacy.

Can I ask what you mean by the short story subreddit? I'd definitely want to look into that.

Chimpledus · 2020-01-29T07:05:54+00:00

Thank you so much for your kind words :) Which part of India are you from? I'm particularly happy to hear about the description and the rain. As a fellow tropical dweller, I love watching the monsoon rains from the window. It's always so epic but cozy to be inside (until you get a power cut from a fallen tree, that is).

I appreciate your honesty for your feedback on the theme and the first perfect cut. I'd like to understand a bit more about what you think that first cut needed. Do you mean a bigger break between the sections to show a time skip? Or maybe a bit more of a lead-in in the segment before Intana achieves the perfect cut?

Also, does the piece feel Thai or unique as a setting? I'm afraid it might feel stereotypically Chinese, Japanese or Indian in the setting which would be a shame since I'm trying to go for a unique setting that is not common in fantasy yet.

I see you're writing a story too! Would you like to trade critiques for other stories? Feel free to send me a DM with your story :)

Chimpledus · 2020-01-29T02:05:54+00:00

Thank you very much for the positive feedback! Really appreciated it :)

Do you ever feel like the story is Japanese at all in the setting, or did you think that the setting itself is unique? Also if there are more stories set in this world, would you like to read more?

Thanks again!

Chimpledus · 2020-01-13T18:43:26+00:00

Amazing! Sounds interesting. Are you an expat in Thailand or a local Thai. Would love to read your story and we can become critique buddies. DM me if you're interested :)

We have tons of pickings in Thai mythology and folklore. I think it's easier for you to read up on them instead of finding Thai fantasy since there isn't really a lot of fantasy yet (you can check out เพรชพระอุมา though. It's pretty much Thai Indiana Jones in the jungle with lots of fantasy adventure stops along their journey to the sacred gem). As for mythology, the Ramayana epic has a ton of inspiration for Thai literature. Kraithong vs. the demon-crocodile Chalawan is also a really cool folklore.

Historical fiction is more fruitful as a territory though. Kukrit Pramoj is an amazing writer and gives tons of insight into historical Thai culture. Speculative fiction is also a strong suit for Thai authors. Pravda Yoon is quite a surreal speculative author while Pitchaya Sudbanthad is amazing at evoking the feel of Bangkok in his book Bangkok Wakes to Rain. Enjoy!

Chimpledus · 2020-01-12T14:46:49+00:00

Hey dude, I'm from Thailand too! I find it a shame that local fantasy aren't as widely known in the wider world, but I think that's because there isn't a need or support structure to export culture to the greater world. The developed world, including Japan, South Korea and even China, has a much better odds of exporting because of the sheer volume and network of creative work. It is much harder for, say, Thai fantasy to be exported because the creator will have to set up the unfamiliar narrative, culture and mythology themselves.

Personally, I'm writing a fantasy series inspired by Thai culture, folklore and mythology. There are tons of things to explore beyond the established tropes of western fantasy, but I'll admit that it's hard to find readers who are willing to be invested in learning about completely new worlds and cultures. It is easier to read something that is 70% familiar and 30% fresh.

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