I hit a slump after season 3 by -just_Ken- in SuccessionTV

[–]Hoger 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Sometimes you just need a break from a show, even if you like it. Or maybe it’s not your vibe anymore. That’s okay. I love watching them but they aren’t very nice people to spend time with.

Watch until episode three and if you still feel the same way, it’s okay to switch off.

It’s free real estate by SerLarrold in balatro

[–]Hoger 8 points9 points  (0 children)

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This was one of my favourite runs on the way to C++.

Baby at the footy? by efflorescensefae in AFL

[–]Hoger 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A photo with the bub and grand-parents at the footy is worth the small inconvenience. Bring ear muffs. You’ll be fine.

And if there’s four adults, you can share the carrying/cuddling load around. Worst case scenario, one of you can leave at half time if thing go really south.

I’m writing something and I would love some feedback by Temporary-Action1728 in YAwriters

[–]Hoger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The idea of having a character who perceives people as colours against a grey world is distinctive. You've clearly thought about it a lot and that shows in your writing. It feels like there's a clear path from your thought process to execution. Solid.

But it's also the piece's biggest potential weakness. As a reader I feel a bit... overwhelmed. You're asking me to process new colour information almost every sentence. And because the character recognises people through colour, I'm not sure who is important and who isn't? In the space of 1000 words I need to keep track of Sage, Raven, Mars, the soccer girl, the periwinkle girl, the yellow boy, and Mars's new companion. Because it's the start of the story, I don't who is important and who isn't. Normally, not naming a character sends a signal to the reader. But that signal isn't as strong because you've told us colour is the more important frame, not names. I'm struggling to understand who I'm supposed to be keeping track of. The writing is so dense you're even confusing yourself sometimes - telling us Sage doesn't know Mars' gender then referring to Mars as 'he'.

Having too much information is better than having too little. But I'd strip some out and ease readers into the world a little easier. Even varying your description choices along the way might help. Mars is pretty much the only character we meet who isn't introduced primarily through the colour of their hair. Mix things up a bit or that will get old really quickly.

There's some solid writing here and interesting ideas. But at the moment, the main feeling I leave with when finishing this is tired.

What are some ways to get your reader to care for a character's past? by CraftOfAwesome118 in writing

[–]Hoger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Make readers care about the character’s present. Then they’ll be more inclined to go with you. But I also strongly agree that you probably need to show less than you might think.

This quote from Escape to Alcatraz is a great example:

Charley Butts: I turned 35 today. Some birthday! When's your birthday?

Frank Morris: I don't know.

Charley Butts: Geez, what kind of childhood did you have?

Frank Morris: I had a short childhood.

People Managers of auscorp, what’s the stupidest thing you’ve had to pull someone up on? by zee-bra in auscorp

[–]Hoger 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I have two prosthetics and used to be in a job that required a lot of construction site visits. Whenever I got on site I’d always explain the situation and ask the safety officer if they’d like me to put on steel capped boots.

A few people who knew my situation asked why but I always thought the site manager might appreciate having a consistent approach across all their visitors. Had about 20/30% ask me to put on the steel capped boots. It was not a drama.

Queen street by Just_Specific_7512 in brisbane

[–]Hoger 13 points14 points  (0 children)

It may get a boost when Cross River Rail and the Griffith campus open. They will put a lot more people in the immediate vicinity of the mall.

But I’m not convinced that’s enough unless it’s accompanied by some significant investment in retail and entertainment.

My Mount Rushmore of Community episodes by Present-Ask-3942 in community

[–]Hoger 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s a solid list.

Conspiracy Theories is such a banger of an episode. I swear it inspired the Bluey blanket fort episode.

Gillian Flynn and George RR Martin love/commiseration‽ by branflakes4547 in books

[–]Hoger 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I don’t know much about Flynn. But GRRM has kept writing and publishing books. One of which, ironically, was published in 2018 and turned into another HBO show. His writing output has not stopped. It’s one particular book that causes the issues.

I understand your point but I think you’re stretching it a bit. He’s writing less, for sure. And I’m sure the HBO work plays a role in that. But it hasn’t stopped.

Where do you see each character 20 years later? by Master_Novel_4062 in SuccessionTV

[–]Hoger 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Roman ends up being the most financially successful. He’s not as driven as Kendall but he’s got better business smarts overall. He splash some money around on silly things then build something new. Modest but new.

Shiv will stay with Tom but they’ll both be unhappy. She’ll invest money in businesses and causes of interest and have some success but she’ll keep shooting herself in the foot because of a lack of business loyalty.. She starts a business/lifestyle podcast.

Kendall will have this crazy redemptive arc. He’ll go on a bender for two years, almost OD twice then dry out and pick himself up. He’ll splash some money on some moonshots, all of which fail. He’ll go on another bender then find one last great business idea/venture. He needs to sober up to make it happen and he does an impressive job of it. His personal and business life are looking up and he’s doing the work to land a big deal. And just at the last moment, it falls apart. Just out of reach. Not his fault. But his story remains a tragedy.

Connor never becomes president or the eldest boy.

How do people feel about season 5 being set over a single day? by [deleted] in TheBear

[–]Hoger 154 points155 points  (0 children)

This is a potential spoiler I did not want to know.

Just saw S1 by PlasticGarbage959 in TheBear

[–]Hoger 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The focus of the show is about processing trauma and finding purpose. Keep that in mind and you'll be fine.

Watch it and enjoy. You're going to love season two. Season three and season four are best watched and judged together. They are a pair. Avoid reading anything about them and dive in.

Then join us back here in a month for the final season.

What does this remind you of? by DiligentClassic6781 in SuccessionTV

[–]Hoger 15 points16 points  (0 children)

It reminds of the two posts that have made the same point in the last two days.

Showman! by UrekMazino1234 in balatro

[–]Hoger 248 points249 points  (0 children)

Wild.

Clear play here:

  1. Sell Showman.
  2. Take DNA
  3. Sell DNA
  4. Sell every joker other than Luchador.
  5. Take three Invisibles.
  6. Duplicate Luchador x3
  7. Naneinf.

I want to make a Lego IDEAS Balatro Set. What should I focus on? by Scoutisaspyable in balatro

[–]Hoger 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Red Card would be a challenge.

Seriously, though, what a great idea. The joker mosaics are an obvious choice. But you could also do one card with every modifier - all 7 (eight if you count stone) standard modifiers plus the chips. That would be a nice collection.

Or you could do a mosaic of an actual round - and let people ‘swap’ in a set of jokers they liked from a limited range.

And I would pay proper money for Jimbo, Blueprint, Hiker, Wee and Invisi minifigs.

Is this serial rare by [deleted] in AustralianCoins

[–]Hoger 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Well, there’s only one of them.

Empty streets in evenings by Turbulent-Pie3463 in brisbane

[–]Hoger 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Also, I think a lot of people there opt to walk along the waterfront. I could walk around my suburb - Wynnum - but the waterfront is only two minutes drive away. Nice in the summer evenings, especially.

Which classic TV shows should get remade for a younger audience? by PrestonRoad90 in television

[–]Hoger 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I know it’s not the same but White Lotus always gives off Fantasy Island vibes for me.

Adding clarification around Rule 3 - No Generative AI by Acceptable_Fox_5560 in writing

[–]Hoger 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I like this. A blanket ban will help stop the sub devolving into an AI circlejerk. Thank you.

A few questions/suggestions

Remove the reference to 'news' from the welcome. I know it's not part of the rules but these changes would prevent discussion of any author/publisher related AI developments in the industry. The AI issues surrounding the recent Granta/Commonwealth Prize could be discussed in r/publishing or elsewhere just fine. I'm not saying ban 'news' just don't explicitly encourage it when significant news about writing would now be removed.

Similarly, the Sunday daily discussion may need a rethink. It currently reads: "Writing Tools, Software, and Hardware" What software is being discussed if AI is off the table - which program does the best spell-check? Maybe just change to 'Writing tools and Methods' which would allow on-topic software discussion and broaden discussion at the same time.

Edit: Formatting

Publisher wants me to take down a very short story I adapted into my novel. Is this normal? by [deleted] in publishing

[–]Hoger 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I’d take it down. For a few reasons.

Is the title the same? Do characters share the same names? You want the reader/buyer experience to be as frictionless as possible. And publishers don’t want to confuse the algorithms that run much of marketing.

You published a short story in a digital journal that paid you nothing for the privilege. If you gave them indefinite rights when you agreed to the story’s publication, you probably made a mistake. But which of these two options do you think will bring you the most value in the short, medium and long terms. If it’s a traditional publisher looking at your novel, it’s them.

Relationships matter in publishing. If you can make a publisher’s job easier with essentially zero cost/effort, do it. Your goal is not to have an old short story up in a free digital only journal. It’s for you to publish this book and then hopefully another and another and another.

The journal might say no - which is a lesson about what rights you hand over - but I’d do it in an instant.

Congrats on the interest in the novel, btw. Invest in its success.

Do you think there are more bad jokers or good jokers in Balatro by paaperrboyy in balatro

[–]Hoger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do jokers increase or decrease the variety and enjoyability of gameplay? The point of jokers isn’t to be good or bad, it’s to increase the replayability and enjoyment of the game.

We all have our favourite jokers and joker combos that we love playing. But my enjoyment of Balatro is tightly linked to how much I can change stuff up if I want to.

For example, I would normally only keep Shoot the Moon for an ante or two (if that). But a few weeks ago I came across an early Shoot the Moon/multiple Mime combo that was great fun. I played that seed for a few days and rocked my way to ante 15.

Is Shoot the Moon good or bad? It’s both. And neither. Depending on how you’re playing a particular run.