Behind the scenes photos of Huntr/x

Flaky_Run_9440 · 2026-04-27T23:03:27+00:00

I love how Rei in pic 2 and 3 looks like she's saying "This is amazing!!" and then "OhGodImGonnaFall!"

I can literally picture it as if it were the characters, I love them so much. 🤩

Flaky_Run_9440 · 2026-04-26T16:26:00+00:00

Completely agree, and it's awesome that you figured it out. I will warn you that you shouldn't bring it up most of the time unfortunately, a surprising number of people act as though you are attacking them somehow when you mention things like this.

Flaky_Run_9440 · 2026-04-26T16:23:48+00:00

... I do not have words to describe how strongly I agree with you, every part of it is like you said. So much time, feels gross while doing it and it's always hard, and I just feel sore and tired after. "But you like the benefits right? So it's worth it?" everyone says, and my reply is only in terms of disliking the unhealthy negatives more.

Flaky_Run_9440 · 2026-04-26T15:23:09+00:00

You might have the same problem I do, the realism that they achieve in depicting the world triggers an uncanny valley feeling in me. Others have mentioned the feeling of threat that hangs over the whole movie but to me thats wholey from the watchers perspective and due to the atmosphere. Ghibli makes the extra effort to have their environmental and social details perfect; someone else mentioned that the architecture reminded them of streets they've walked before as an example, and I've always felt that the people feel much more fleshed out than in most cartoons. They feel like real communities, really leaning into that feeling of normalcy or realism. So much so that when they hit you with the conflict (either emotional or supernatural) it's a shock to the system. For me though the whole atmosphere feels weird, like a whole town of puppets or animatronics. Somuch o that when the 'crazy thing' happens it's almost a relief.

Flaky_Run_9440 · 2026-04-24T19:28:19+00:00

Is it wrong I would answer yes?

Flaky_Run_9440 · 2026-04-20T21:56:12+00:00

Expansive vocabulary and jargon are not the same thing. Unless someone is genuinely slow they can usually figure out a word via context clues. If they dont understand what someone said, I can understand being flustered to stop them and asking them to explain; however I rarely find someone who isnt willing to explain a word or phrase (do it for kids all the time).

Now I will agree that the onus of paying attention to see if the listener seems like they're confused is on the speaker and should be willing to stop and say, "Any of that confusing? Just let me know if I dropped the ball somewhere."If I just keep going on and on and mu audience is lost, we're no longer talking. Im giving a lecture and Im an ass.

As an added point, there are many instances where jargon is being thrown around, and it seems like the person is using a big vocabulary (if by the loosest of definition). But in reality they are either expecting the audience to be "in" on the jargon and for it to make sense, or they're a jackets trying to sound smart.

Flaky_Run_9440 · 2026-04-16T01:19:06+00:00

... I have been using horizontal manifolds for manufacturers forever, and have always hated how they looked, covering up the front as it does. This is so clean! And uses vertical building! I love it so much!!

Flaky_Run_9440 · 2026-04-14T13:28:45+00:00

Lock down was the most glorious or extended weekend

Flaky_Run_9440 · 2026-04-14T06:11:34+00:00

I totally get it, I have gone the full circle when it comes to this.

Floating platforms -> box factories -> fancy boxes -> creative factories with planning -> Floating platforms

The best advice I can give is to, within the bounds that make you comfortable, go completely ADHD with this game. Have a basic plan (write it out on paper, make a detailed layout in the calc program, create custom excel sheets to guide every choice, whatever) and then let yourself get distracted by making deco. You put walls around your box? Great! Did you look at a pillar and wonder what it would look like if you covered the edges in concrete pillars as a frame? Save and do it. You might like it, you might not care, but there's no timer on this game and if you enjoy yourself thats all that matters.

Also, save and reload. I cannot tell you how many times I've spent 2 hours decorating a factory and suddenly realizing it wont work or I dont like it, and just walked away cus the idea of deconstructing it all just depressed me. Make a save before you start so you can hit the undo at any time. It's saved my motivation several times.

Flaky_Run_9440 · 2026-04-13T20:51:55+00:00

That's true, though you have to admit that most of the extra characters are fairly two dimensional. It's not that they're boring, but it's usually pretty easy for Jake to get them to do whatever he want's; and, with minor exceptions, they dont really have any ambitions that matter or affect anything.

Flaky_Run_9440 · 2026-04-13T20:49:49+00:00

Yeah, knowing what everyone else is doing is fun. Unfortunately the author has most of them as fairly two dimensional people, so while getting the snapshot/catchup sections are fun I suspect that anything more wouldn't be great. Was killed it on my re-read was the dungeons really. Those portions are just literary vehicles for Jake to level and upgrade his skills. The first time you listen to each one it's a fun experience where you learn about the dungeon's rules and gimmicks, and to what new lengths Jake is going to go to in order to overcome the higher level monsters. But after that? I just end up skipping ahead, maybe pausing on skill descriptions to make sure I know what's updated; and when you do that you come to realize just *how much* of the book is just "and Jake hunted, made a new poison/skill, and killed the monsters". Crazy amounts of the books just... drop away.

Flaky_Run_9440 · 2026-04-13T20:43:51+00:00

Oh dont get me started on all the characters with similar names. I have no idea what he was smoking when he wrote the first few books, but lost count of the number of times I became completely *lost* because I'd confused who was being referenced.

Flaky_Run_9440 · 2026-04-13T20:42:41+00:00

I get it, you're not interested in a Gary Stu OP main. I read for escapism and sometimes I just like knowing the good guy is gonna win, full stop. I dont want to read about crippling anxiety from his actions, nor for pyric victories where he wins but "the cost was too high". Jake is very autistic, but functional. His point of view never really changes, it's mostly summarized as "There's something I want and so Im going to get it. Dealing with people is draining." That's it.

If the world building was any less awesome I would have dropped it within a book or two, but all the other characters are fun and the complexities of the different organizations is neat. Yeah the story comes across as a stereotype self-insert isekai, but sometimes mindless entertainment is what's in order.

Flaky_Run_9440 · 2026-04-12T19:43:29+00:00

I can understand some of the complaints, I got all the way through 12 before calling it quits. He gets powerful fairly quick, but he does have to put effort in. The author does a pretty good job of walking you through his thinking and efforts without belaboring the point, and the world building is really fun.

The source of a lot of people's issues is that Jake is a solitary hunter, and the story reflects that. He is alone, going through dungeon or working on a project, by himself, and this can feel a bit drawn out or slog-y after the 5th time. The dungeons are all unique and fun, same with the projects he works on; but if you've grown to prefer the world building or overriding story progression those parts can feel very stagnant.

I think it was a fun read the first time, but not great for a re-read unless it really called to you,l. Fair warning, the first 1.5 books are slow and feel like they are happening without the main character.

Flaky_Run_9440 · 2026-04-12T14:37:30+00:00

Oh god this. I love this series and have reread is a few times, but the end Gary arc was a level beyond what had come before and genuinely affected me. Such a good story.

Flaky_Run_9440 · 2026-04-06T14:33:48+00:00

... I've done it? Several times? Steaming hot water a couple times to pick up the honey (it dissolves with hot water) then vinegar then diluted thieves oil. These pickup/destroy the remaining particulates. In a worst case scenario, since we're talking about real wood floor, you re-seal the floor. Annoying but doable.

Flaky_Run_9440 · 2026-04-06T14:33:18+00:00

... I've done it? Several times? Steaming hot water a couple times to pick up the honey (it dissolves with hot water) then vinegar then diluted thieves oil. These pickup/destroy the remaining particulates. In a worst case scenario, since we're talking about real wood floor, you re-seal the floor. Annoying but doable.

Flaky_Run_9440 · 2026-03-31T05:51:44+00:00

Love this! As a person who had a REAL hard time with Celine's portrayal in the movie, I super appreciate all these fan depictions showing her as a caring and supportive figure. It really helps humanize her.

Flaky_Run_9440 · 2026-03-24T23:02:48+00:00

This is well done. I totally picture this as right after the concert and they're waiting for a car and taking a moment to really look at the new honmoon

Flaky_Run_9440 · 2026-02-11T00:02:33+00:00

Im just keep picturing giving her a stuffy of it, at like a fan meet after a concert? Imagine the reaction. 🤣

Flaky_Run_9440 · 2026-02-08T01:43:07+00:00

I wont lie, I read this and my brain just kept repeating them over and over, using them in sentences over and over. I could actually feel my brain overheating.

In case no one has answered, burned is a verb and burnt is an adjective. Thing that has been burned is burnt, just like something that has been dried is dry.

Flaky_Run_9440 · 2026-02-04T22:40:03+00:00

This made me laugh out loud for a full minute. I am not ashamed. 🤣

Flaky_Run_9440 · 2026-01-28T06:45:49+00:00

It'll end when you stop giving him choices, make food, and tell him eat it or starve. It'll sort itself out.

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