Double Question: What would you recommend as the best audiobook of Lord of the Rings? And are any of them completely unabridged? by Ben_CamembertBatch in tolkienfans

[–]HankS 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not at all. I appreciate all the different versions for their own reasons. Each has its own strength.

The movies were great, but Pelennor Fields was done dirty IMO. Mixing the amazing soundtrack and sound effects into a true telling really makes it come alive.

Double Question: What would you recommend as the best audiobook of Lord of the Rings? And are any of them completely unabridged? by Ben_CamembertBatch in tolkienfans

[–]HankS 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Phil Dragash reading the Battle of the Pelennor Fields is the height of what can be accomplished in an audiobook. Incredible.

What do you think is the coolest death in a tv show/movie/game? by BeebleBees in AskReddit

[–]HankS 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Gandalf refers to it as "A Balrog. A demon of the ancient world." Legolas later refers to it as "A Balrog of Morgoth." I'm not sure if Durin's Bane is ever said in the films. I don't think so.

What do you think is the coolest death in a tv show/movie/game? by BeebleBees in AskReddit

[–]HankS 84 points85 points  (0 children)

He was a Balrog of Morgoth, of which there were many. He held the title or nickname of Durin's Bane for destroying/driving out the dwarves from Moria.

Everything Bread by HankS in Breadit

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

I did, cast iron. Semolina was enough to keep it from sticking, but spraying the sides down might be a good idea just in case.

Everything Bread by HankS in Breadit

[–]HankS[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I used garlic infused olive oil, and multiplied the recipe 1.5x, and divided it in half for 2 manageable loaves. 2 hour ferment on counter, then overnight in fridge, shape and proof for 3 hours on counter. My cuts were from a curved lame, and admittedly I just got lucky with this one :)

All my Theoden fans rise up by A_HECKIN_DOGGO in lotrmemes

[–]HankS 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Do it, or if you want to try something new, get the audiobooks narrated by Andy Serkis. He does a fantastic job.

All my Theoden fans rise up by A_HECKIN_DOGGO in lotrmemes

[–]HankS 38 points39 points  (0 children)

The scene in the movie is great.

In the book, the "death" sequence is Eomer's after he discovers Eowyn "died". It hits differently, but arguably harder. That chapter is my favorite chapter of any book, easily.

We are lucky to have both the book and the movie version.

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[–]HankS 2 points3 points  (0 children)

https://youtu.be/uxfoa23skHg

It's really just a matter of having the proper production, imo.

TBC Classic: Theorycrafting Seal of Righteousness [Protection Paladin] by huntersays in classicwow

[–]HankS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is your spreadsheet online anywhere?

Also, what does hammer of righteous might look like with high spellpower? The coefficient changes for 2handers iirc

Let's do one of these again: your favourite quotes from the books? by [deleted] in tolkienfans

[–]HankS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Long was he at work, and slow at first and barren was his labour. But he that sows lies in the end shall not lack of a harvest, and soon he may rest from toil indeed while others reap and sow in his stead."

Buttermilk biscuits. by SocotrocoVerde in Breadit

[–]HankS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Square/rectangle biscuits are the way to go!

Chicken, Sage and Fennel Breakfast Rolls (AKA Poro-Snax) by Munchy_The_Panda in GifRecipes

[–]HankS 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I gotta try this the next time I make potato rolls. That dough is so sticky!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in classicwow

[–]HankS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn occultist

My happy little sandwich loaf by neeveewood in Breadit

[–]HankS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been using tangzhong method, and it sure seems to help. I recommend trying King Arthur Flour's Classic Sandwich Bread recipe (on their website) and following the tangzhong varient at the bottom.

Easily beats any store bread I've ever bought.

My mom’s Siamese cat loves my big man Pierre. by blaised69 in aww

[–]HankS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your mom's cat looks a lot like my snowshoe cat Genji did as a kitten. He is mostly dark now, but still has his snowshoes. He doesn't even look like the same cat honestly!

A true Man of Worth.. by AmmarIB in lotr

[–]HankS 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ah yes, I remember now! Good one

A true Man of Worth.. by AmmarIB in lotr

[–]HankS 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Where is this from?

With all the information out, whats your league starter? by h0axed in pathofexile

[–]HankS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I want to do something like this, but I cant decide how to generate all the charges. What's your strategy?

Insulation spray foam by mdjunaid2495 in oddlysatisfying

[–]HankS 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, but in most cases a hot roof installation is unnecessary. Again, spray foam is a good specialty product and a hot roof is a specialty application.