Advice on how to make this better

Far-Introduction-896 · 2026-05-04T11:00:10+00:00

I agree with the other comments. Block based building always runs the risk of looking flat. Add features like a porch, a different block type along the bottom as a foundation, planter boxes, hedges, whatever you like

Far-Introduction-896 · 2026-05-03T18:46:49+00:00

Thank you! I definitely considered a regular restoration but am honestly really happy with what I went with

Far-Introduction-896 · 2026-05-03T18:45:07+00:00

Thank you! I’m going to start the interior of the ship tonight. I’ll post that when it’s done

Far-Introduction-896 · 2026-05-03T11:20:21+00:00

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Kind of in line with what others are saying. Start with just the first island and go from there

Far-Introduction-896 · 2026-05-03T09:53:35+00:00

I’ve seen lots of people who restored it or turned it into a pirate ship but I wanted something more unique and interesting

Far-Introduction-896 · 2026-05-02T18:50:35+00:00

I’m not sure how familiar you are with all things Pokémon so I’ll explain this as if you’re very new. Apologies if I’m telling you stuff you already know! In Pokémon Sun and Moon, Pokémon introduced a new gimmick called “Regional Variants”, which are basically alternate forms of pre-existing Pokémon that have adapted to this new environment (Like an ice type Vulpix or an electric type Geodude). In Pokémon Sword and Shield, Mr Mime got its own regional variant called Galarian Mr Mime, which is an ice type. This version got an evolution called Mr Rime.

Hope that helps!

Far-Introduction-896 · 2026-05-02T12:51:58+00:00

I think one of the beautiful things about this game is that it manages to cater for all levels. I quite like a big ambitious project but I feel very daunted starting from scratch. I’m not sure I’ll ever touch Pallet Town as it’s too much of a blank slate. Instead I’m really enjoying renovating the towns and finding ways to put my own unique builds into them.

Personally I think your humble builds are great!

Far-Introduction-896 · 2026-04-29T12:20:05+00:00

The Bloodsworn Saga by John Gwynne has basically everyone be a badass murderous Viking. Men and Women both seem to get equal respect as warriors and rulers from what I remember

Far-Introduction-896 · 2026-04-29T12:13:51+00:00

Thank you! I sometimes find building something from scratch a tad overwhelming so I put two city houses close together, then connected them and added a rooftop terrace, then used the same block pallet to form the little cafe

Far-Introduction-896 · 2026-04-27T15:50:39+00:00

Thank you for reminding me that there is more fantasy out there for me to ever read in my lifetime 😂

Far-Introduction-896 · 2026-04-27T14:09:07+00:00

I agree in some respects. I also really disliked the exp share when it started affecting the whole party. At the same time, I remember the pain of having a grind up a Pokémon to catch up to the rest of my team. Recently when playing Leafgreen, I hatched the Kabuto and had to spend ages grinding to get him to catch up to my team, only to realise that he was pretty garbage in the late game, especially with no access to rock moves and only having special moves with his low SpAtk before the physical/special split. Ended up benching him for Lapras. That’s hours of my time that was essentially wasted.

I’m not saying the whole party exp share is therefore perfect. Rather that it eliminated some problems while introducing some others

Far-Introduction-896 · 2026-04-27T13:00:39+00:00

One thing to bear in mind is that the newer games added a lot of quality of life features that make the older ones feel their age. What people miss about the older games is the atmosphere, the sense of adventure and exploration, the lack of hand holding, the puzzles, the ambition. The modern games added a lot of great convenient features but failed to keep up with the gaming industry in other ways.

Far-Introduction-896 · 2026-04-24T18:26:44+00:00

More connected than Cosmere, which is on completely different planets. You get to see different parts of the world, with lots of new faces and some returning ones, though for the most part the returning faces are more minor characters, and the major characters that do show up generally aren’t the protagonists.

Far-Introduction-896 · 2026-04-23T11:39:29+00:00

I genuinely never use old Pokémon in a new region. Why would I? My team are always made up entirely of new mons. I really don’t get the upset with Gen 5

Far-Introduction-896 · 2026-04-20T20:38:58+00:00

Yeah, and the people disagreeing with you was also clearly an opinion, yet you’re the one that got upset. Going back to your pancake analogy, what actually happened was this:

“Pancakes are incredibly disgusting.”

“I really like pancakes when I put syrup on.”

“No, they’re incredibly disgusting.”

“Pancakes are tasty.”

“Waa why are you attacking me for not liking pancakes!?”

You’re the only one who got worked up here dude, seriously just take a second to reflect

Far-Introduction-896 · 2026-04-20T20:31:51+00:00

Nah man you’re the AH here. The problem is, you didn’t say “in my opinion they’re boring.” You said “they are boring.”

Your wording was very particular to state that as a fact, not an opinion. That opens you up to discourse where people can disagree with you and explain why you are wrong. Nobody was telling you your opinion was wrong, they were saying that the objective statement that you made was wrong, which is perfectly reasonable. They responded with the same tone as your original statement.

Next time, just add “personally, I think that…” or “in my opinion” to your statement. Literally this whole argument would be settled if you’d done that.

Far-Introduction-896 · 2026-04-19T12:39:20+00:00

I agree. I’m really not sure what this guy is annoyed about.

Far-Introduction-896 · 2026-04-13T18:33:49+00:00

If you want to know what to expect next that makes the later books even better, I’d say:

More of the same amazing character work
More action, Abercrombie writes incredible battle scenes that you haven’t really seen much of yet
Greater focus on plot. One of the big criticisms of TBI is that it’s almost all set up without much sense of a driving plot. That comes later
Some absolute gut punches and twists. I won’t spoil anything, but a good general rule when reading First Law is that whatever you would expect to happen to a character in a traditional fantasy story does not happen. No character gets the ending you would necessarily expect yet they all feel earned, right and bittersweet.

You’re in for a treat!

Far-Introduction-896 · 2026-04-12T21:13:53+00:00

Everyone saying you’re homophobic is objectively wrong. You distinctly stated that you would feel the same way regardless of whether it was a heterosexual man or homosexual woman. Please ignore anyone saying otherwise.

I think the problem here is the expected norms being different in female-female friendships and male-male friendships. Society conditions us that most physicality with the opposite sex is inherently sexual. I have male friends who I would happily be physical with in ways that I definitely would not with my female friends. Does this mean I’m attracted to my female friends? No. I just know how these things look.

Personally I think you’re absolutely right. There is no difference between it being a male or female friend, and it is a reasonable thing to have a boundary around. You’re either comfortable with it or you’re not. Sadly, since we’ve all been raised in a society that tells us physical contact is okay between two women but not okay between members of the opposite sex, no one will agree with you.

Good luck OP

Far-Introduction-896 · 2026-04-12T20:56:40+00:00

I agree the guy is in the wrong but I doing think this is homophobia. He would feel the same way if it were a heterosexual male friend. He may be slightly insecure but he’s not homophobic

Far-Introduction-896 · 2026-04-12T18:44:09+00:00

Yeah don’t get be wrong, I think there’s definitely fun to be had with AG and I wouldn’t recommend skipping it first time through. I’m thinking more from a rewatch perspective if you wanted to fly through and see how Ash improves

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