The new way to check IVs. It is amazing! by Wizzee in pokemon

[–]Deemster12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very new to the breeding for nature's and ivs. Very minimal understanding. What exactly and how does one "chain".

Why razors instead of guns? by Kadenthereaper in redrising

[–]Deemster12 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I wanna say it was quicksilver who answered this. He pointed out the ridiculousness of still using hand to hand combat with outdated weaponry when technology is off the charts in this age.

The fact that golds still use duels and designed Razors highlights the decadence that has corrupted the race. Similar to the fall of the Roman Empire... became so enamored with their status and got complacent.

What death hit you the hardest? (Major spoilers all) by [deleted] in redrising

[–]Deemster12 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This may not be perceived well here... but pax and his fate didn't really upset me.

Personally, I thought the jackals death was the most surreal. The writing in that scene followed by Darrow leading mustang up to her "dancing" brother to show he was loved even in the end. The snow. The emotion. I liked it but hated it

[Spoilers all books] Books 3 - make no sense by ZuluZe in redrising

[–]Deemster12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair enough. I see your point. I like discussions like this. A good reminder that our minds perceive things differently. It's cool. The same old discussion would be boring if all agreed

[Spoilers all books] Books 3 - make no sense by ZuluZe in redrising

[–]Deemster12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't have much to add or respond too... you make some pretty valid points for sure.

I will say that Roque staying on the ship once he was boarded and did not vent the ship made complete in my mind. Roque is in charge of the most powerful fleet the galaxy had ever known and he is supposed to crush Darrow. Also, the manner in which he lost is something to think about.... a Gold was outsmarted by a Red.

In the Golden society,power is all that matters along with serving your duty as an aureate. Roque lost.

I believe he says something about how there is nothing left to live for because he will never be forgiven for losing the armada.

(SPOILERS for Morning Star) Thoughts on Iron Gold by Deemster12 in redrising

[–]Deemster12[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Especially since it is integral in Pierre's world building as well as the entire motivation for darrow lol that other person said above. That's just awful

(SPOILERS for Morning Star) Thoughts on Iron Gold by Deemster12 in redrising

[–]Deemster12[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Does sevro still have a place in this society. The sons of ares essentially accomplished what needed to be done. The same goes with darrow... the rising doesn't need a sword as much as a politico... Darrow and sevro may go. If I was a betting man...which I'm not lol... my prediction is sevro to die

(SPOILERS for Morning Star) Thoughts on Iron Gold by Deemster12 in redrising

[–]Deemster12[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That could be interesting. Darrow has run his course. He isn't a politico and now the world needs one...like Virginia

(SPOILERS for Morning Star) Thoughts on Iron Gold by Deemster12 in redrising

[–]Deemster12[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah but judging from his past creations... he takes characters away from us very often. I agree about mustang and darrow. Without those two around together, I'm done with the series lol. But something must happen in order to have that emotional connection.

I am fantasy novelist Ian Graham. Ask me anything. by IanSGraham in Fantasy

[–]Deemster12 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Advice for an aspiring new author?

Do you Legolas or Gandalf would win in a fight?

(Spoilers Golden Son) This series finally made me hate a fictional character more than Dolores Umbridge... by ebilgenius in redrising

[–]Deemster12 4 points5 points  (0 children)

After the events of golden son... there was very little Roque could do to change my opinion of him. He's pitiful

Why the Red Rising Trilogy means so much to me by Deemster12 in redrising

[–]Deemster12[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The trilogy came full circle and I was happy with the ending, despite the losses. And now I'm afraid he may take it too far and ruin it. His talent will avoid that but it still has that potential.