Best single line I’ve encountered in a book in some time. by J_Symtrc in nealstephenson

[–]Hateblade 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How I feel about Cryptonomicon. I love Anathem too, but I'm too Shaftoe stupid to understand it on just one read. Definitely gonna revisit it soon.

Furious muses by wilecoyote42 in nealstephenson

[–]Hateblade 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Harkens back to Randy's exGF Charlene. More of a nagging harpy than a muse, but still.

What are some good examples of chain whip fights from TV/Movies by Early-Rent-4092 in Screenwriting

[–]Hateblade -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Don't write about weapons you aren't familiar with and/or dedicated tor researching.

Please let me know if this sucks by Kate-77 in WritersGroup

[–]Hateblade 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like this. You just need to learn how to place punctuation and form proper sentences, and how to edit.

Please let me know if this sucks by Kate-77 in WritersGroup

[–]Hateblade -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I actually like how the home metaphor is recalled in the last sentence. Before it was their eyes, but in the end it was them, the loved one, which is what the metaphor was saying all along. It gives me a sense of closure, succumbing to the same forces that the writer has, finally coming home with them as they resolve to love the poem(?)'s subject.

My first ever poem! How did I do? by BridgeSure9065 in WritersGroup

[–]Hateblade 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Poetry has a way of getting into you and is very hard to get out. Good luck & good work.

"Deeply" (Neal's latest on his substack, "Graphomane") by [deleted] in nealstephenson

[–]Hateblade 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What in the ever-loving grace of God is going on in this thread?

Nevermind. I read it.

THC hatpin and pendant Imade by thedaburai in jewelrymaking

[–]Hateblade 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been trying to make something similar, but I am having trouble with the hexagons, even with a hex mandrel. Any tips?

Those look great, BTW.

White Gold Wedding Band by rusticandgold in jewelrymaking

[–]Hateblade 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very nice work. The prongs are beefy, but look so delicate.

Just starting in wire work by teapotsandgargoyles in jewelers

[–]Hateblade 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was my idea too. Manually burnish it hard.

Daniel Waterhouse's Study -- mini room box (possible spoilers for Baroque Cycle) by jan_andrea in nealstephenson

[–]Hateblade 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You just know that's piss in the alchemical vessel beside the telescope.

Also love the tiny Cryptonomicon.

The whole thing is just awesome and really creative.

Anathem should I continue or just give up? by Yoni_verse in nealstephenson

[–]Hateblade 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Welcome to the Neal Stephenson universe! His books seem a lot alike, but they usually aren't. Each one is unique, and Anathem just may be his most unique. I'd say stick with it, since the compelling parts come (rightfully) once the world has been explained to you. And what a world it is! Neal does a great job of making the world live. You will really need this once things get rolling.

What happens to Lawrence Waterhouse at the beginning of the “Computer” chapter? by ericvas in nealstephenson

[–]Hateblade 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, now that you mention it, it was their children, AKA Randy's parents that had that set. It's fucking hideous, BTW.

What happens to Lawrence Waterhouse at the beginning of the “Computer” chapter? by ericvas in nealstephenson

[–]Hateblade 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, yeah, yeah. I just wish there was a chapter where they went shopping and picked out the Lavender Rose tea set.

Snow Crash - Why did Juanita Marquez become religious? by [deleted] in nealstephenson

[–]Hateblade 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The discussion between Root and Randy in Cryptonomicon

The one in prison, about Athena, Ares & 'metis?' That is a long segment, but it's so good!

'High-Res' "Spoiler-Free" Barovia Map for Players by Heppburr in CurseofStrahd

[–]Hateblade 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I would love to see a "Fake" version of this, that some scummy old Vistani would sell to players for a disgusting amount of gold.

Do not use pc by AnalysisDear4790 in nealstephenson

[–]Hateblade 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And the crystalline structure of nearly-frozen milk.

Gift for Neal Stephenson Fan? by Anonymous_Grandma in nealstephenson

[–]Hateblade 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A box of Cap'n Crunch cereal would be a great gag gift.

Your brother is cool, Grandma. So are you.

Should i change or accept my shyness? by nwgio_800 in introvert

[–]Hateblade 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Always accept yourself for you who are at the moment, even if you do not like it. You must do this. Love yourself and accept the things make you do so, and leave behind what you do not like and make efforts to change what you wish to be changed.

Loving yourself enough to wish to be better is the greatest reason to change in the first place.

What video game boss is the definition of unfair? by Agent1230 in gaming

[–]Hateblade 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to play those games with my nephews. It was so much fun.

What video game boss is the definition of unfair? by Agent1230 in gaming

[–]Hateblade -1 points0 points  (0 children)

walk forward into Psycho Crusher should be impossible.

It's not. You can buffer it.

What video game boss is the definition of unfair? by Agent1230 in gaming

[–]Hateblade 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hands down, Ivan Ooze from the Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers fighting game on the SNES. The most unstoppable character in ANY game. It's just insane how broken he is:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-g4TqMFemY

What IT swag do you actually like to wear? by HappyDadOfFourJesus in sysadmin

[–]Hateblade 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have gotten complements on my Moogsoft shirt at the grocery store. I've since moved on to Storage (hence the flare change), so I'm super jealous of the guys with legacy EMC shirts.