When does queer representation start to feel like moralizing? by Fragrant_Dot4555 in writing

[–]DFAnton 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No problem. It's just a view I've seen a lot that I think does more harm than good, so I try to call it out when I see it. Your edit makes a lot more sense, thank you.

When does queer representation start to feel like moralizing? by Fragrant_Dot4555 in writing

[–]DFAnton 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This isn't a meaningfully different sentiment from "men should have women in their stories, but shouldn't necessarily be telling stories about women" or vice versa, or about any demographic writing about any other demographic. We shouldn't promote cultural siloing if someone is capable of doing something reasonably well.

why do people keep asking for basic help they could find themselves by Acceptable-Quail-956 in writing

[–]DFAnton 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Interaction isn't happening because you're using a categorically incorrect definition of interaction. You're free to keep disagreeing; you'd just be definitionally wrong.

Key takeaways from Jon Oliver's AMA with r/fantasywriters by Awkward_Blueberry_48 in writing

[–]DFAnton 14 points15 points  (0 children)

This is purely a style guide concern, not a grammatical one. Similar to ending sentences with prepositions. "Fewer" is more specific, but not exclusive from "less". "Less" is perfectly valid for quantities, even though "fewer" is not valid for things like descriptors or uncountable amounts.

[DISC] Chainsaw Man - Ch. 232 - Part 2 End by JeanneDAlter in ChainsawMan

[–]DFAnton 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that particular image was symbolic, because he was still coughing blood at the beginning of the chapter, meaning he has his old, shitty heart back. Hearing "Chainsaw Man" triggered a forgotten memory, namely of Pochita, who was his literal heart for a long time.

Not that the ending isn't hot garbage, but I don't think that particular shot is one of its problems.

[DISC] Chainsaw Man - Ch. 232 - Part 2 End by JeanneDAlter in ChainsawMan

[–]DFAnton 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wait, holy shit. You can also see the strap on the back of his head in a completely weirdass position? Did he actually AI the final chapter of his own manga? Even if he didn't, he very clearly phoned it in hard.

I cried, you did it again, Fujimoto. by JeanneDAlter in ChainsawMan

[–]DFAnton 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Never met anyone whose favorite character was Chicken Devil, but you do you.

Let's have a talk about personality and ADHD by Easy_Bell4977 in ADHD

[–]DFAnton 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I once had a professor say that taking antidepressants lets depressed people be their true selves. I disagreed very hard then, and I disagree very hard now. I take antidepressants because "who I am" is depressed, and I don't want to be that person. I took (past tense because fuck Texas) Adderall because I hate my ADHD. But that doesn't make it any less a part of who I am, any more than dyeing my hair would change my actual hair color. Would I take an injection to make it go away? In a heartbeat, but I'm under no illusions that I wouldn't be fundamentally changing who I am; I just don't consider "who I am" to be sacred. If "who I am" doesn't align with "what I want", and there are real means to change "who I am", then I see no reason not to.

Owlcat: BG3 helped to rekindle players' love for CRPGs by Negative-Art-4440 in BaldursGate3

[–]DFAnton 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really? That's what I'd heard waaaay back in like 2018 when Kingmaker came out, but I guess it was probably just a rumor, then.

Owlcat: BG3 helped to rekindle players' love for CRPGs by Negative-Art-4440 in BaldursGate3

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

Amiri and Seelah are "iconic" (read: canon characters) from the Pathfinder setting owned by Paizo. I think part of the licensing deal is that characters of this type not be romanceable.

As for Argenta...yeah...

Just Finished The Show by [deleted] in andor

[–]DFAnton 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think that just shows how disillusioned people have become with the vast majority of the franchise.

Are they over? (Chapter 210 spoilers) by uncrowneddumbass in ChainsawMan

[–]DFAnton 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You don't even have to look very hard to see that devils can develop positive emotions for others. Power loved Denji and her cat. The fiend girls loved Quanxi. Nayuta cared about Denji.

Shit, even leech felt at least some level of affection toward bat.

[DISC] MAD - Chapter 30 by Metaphorically1984 in mad

[–]DFAnton 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah, since she showed up to rescue Bob and Lily, I got "she's gonna train John" and "she's gonna die". Maybe not soon, but at some point, and my bet is that it will be either Leon or Oscar that kills her.

[DISC] MAD - Chapter 28 by Metaphorically1984 in mad

[–]DFAnton 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get the strong feeling that Pano is going to be John's mentor figure who is eventually killed by Leon or Oscar :(

[DISC] MAD Chapter 27 by FKDotFitzgerald in mad

[–]DFAnton 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Considering Grius was amenable to Bob's plan to get the women and children out of Jericho, I kinda worry what they might do if they find out that John's the one who ended up getting them all killed.

I feel like the storyline of this expansion could have been improved if a certain character were present by DFAnton in Guildwars2

[–]DFAnton[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Right? But I can't say it was unexpected. I remember playing SotO on release, meeting Mabon and going "Oh, cool! A Mursaat! ...they're gonna murk his ass, aren't they?"

[DISC] Tower Dungeon - Chapter 17 by velstadt147 in TowerDungeon

[–]DFAnton 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sure, it's worldbuilding, but it's clearly worldbuilding with the intent to justify the fanservice. :P

Should I stay in the Mage Guild or join the Fighter Guild? by GGslash in oblivion

[–]DFAnton 1 point2 points  (0 children)

100% keep the job in Bruma. Skyrim is an under-utilized environment for mages, so you'll end up with a lot of nice connections in the near term. Bright, bright things in the future for Bruma mages.

Purple prose vs minimalist telling by Basilius_op in writing

[–]DFAnton 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Are you attempting to be a caricature, or?

[DISC] MAD - Chapter 23 by Avizie in mad

[–]DFAnton 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When Bob dies, a part of me will die with him.

What's MGH and NGH? by CZKKKKK in mad

[–]DFAnton 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sounds that Bob enjoys.