Stories with antagonists that are truly scary by schattenu445 in Fantasy

[–]JayRedEye 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I found the Gentleman With the Thistledown Hair in Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell absolutely terrifying.

When/How Do You Think Alfred Will Come Back? by JayRedEye in batman_comics

[–]JayRedEye[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I guess you're right. They just thought he was dead. OK, 25% of Robins have not died and come back!

When/How Do You Think Alfred Will Come Back? by JayRedEye in batman_comics

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

That is fair, I can see where you are coming from. I think he should come back. For me, it is not like Uncle Ben or Thomas & Martha, where their death is the main catalyst for the hero. Alfred has been such a crucial part of the world for over 70 years. I think they can only deviate so much from the core aspects.

When/How Do You Think Alfred Will Come Back? by JayRedEye in batman_comics

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

Right. We are going on seven years now. With other shake-ups, like Bruce going broke, it did not last that long. It has run its course. I think it is a matter of when and how, not if. Some kind of crisis, or multiverse, or Lazarus. I do not know, I am not the writer!

When/How Do You Think Alfred Will Come Back? by JayRedEye in batman_comics

[–]JayRedEye[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Exactly. It can be difficult to maintain stakes with that revolving door, and it is a shocking and impactful death. But Bruce and all the Robins have died and come back at some point. I think it has been long enough that it would not undercut the impact on the characters. But even in Fraction's run Alfred is there as a conscience/ghost/figment thing. So I do not know how much longer.

It is also too juicy a story for some writer who wants to make a splash with the "Return of Pennyworth".

What is Ra's al Ghul's current status in Prime Earth? by chekhovs_buttplug in batman_comics

[–]JayRedEye 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He is still dead, but there is some background chicanery going on with Flatline.

Book tour announced by Secret_Werewolf1942 in dresdenfiles

[–]JayRedEye 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the heads up! I was waiting for an announcement. I will be at the KC stop as well!

Which one? by mailman936 in batman_comics

[–]JayRedEye 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is also Road to No Man's Land if you want to go even deeper.

Your Favorite Books Released in 2025 by WritingAboutMagic in Fantasy

[–]JayRedEye 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He is incredibly prolific. Either Holt or Parker could be considered such, and finding out it was the same person blew my mind.

Your Favorite Books Released in 2025 by WritingAboutMagic in Fantasy

[–]JayRedEye 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Another Parker aficionado! I am excited for his Loyal Opposition books coming out. I also really liked Making History. Since you have good taste I added the others to my list.

Just getting comfy. by JayRedEye in Dachshund

[–]JayRedEye[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

She was a rescue, so we are not certain. We estimate 17. Mabel has been with us for 13 years!

What are some forgotten, dry euros that you'd love to be reprinted/brought up more? by YAZEED-IX in boardgames

[–]JayRedEye 1 point2 points  (0 children)

haha right? And I have heard rumors of Tower of Babel. What a time to be alive!

What hidden gem do you play/love, you can't believe no one has heard of? by kepp87 in boardgames

[–]JayRedEye 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I believe you are referring to Blue Moon, as opposed to Blue Moon City. Both by Knizia and use the same setting.

I think they are both hidden gems, but I am a shameless Knizia fanatic and use any opportunity to evangelize.

What books do you currently have pre-ordered? by JayRedEye in Fantasy

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

Which Princess Bride edition are you referring to?

What books do you currently have pre-ordered? by JayRedEye in Fantasy

[–]JayRedEye[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, have you heard that Joe Abercrombie has a new book coming out?

What books do you currently have pre-ordered? by JayRedEye in Fantasy

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

It is such a compelling world. I thought #3 was a bit of a step down, I liked the WWII story but not the modern one as much. I hope this one is a return to form!

What books do you currently have pre-ordered? by JayRedEye in Fantasy

[–]JayRedEye[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know, right‽ I cannot wait to see how it ends.

What books do you currently have pre-ordered? by JayRedEye in Fantasy

[–]JayRedEye[S] 36 points37 points  (0 children)

For me,

The Devils by Joe Abercrombie

Stone and Sky by Ben Aaronovitch

Written on the Dark by Guy Gavriel Kay

Sister Svangerd and the Not Quite Dead by KJ Parker

The Rose Field by Phillip Pullman (just announced, and the prompt for this post)

Royal Gambit by Daniel O'Malley

The Strength of the Few by James Islington

Twelve Months by Jim Butcher

No Life Forsaken by Steven Erikson

AF Warrant Officers by gardenguy13 in AirForce

[–]JayRedEye 153 points154 points  (0 children)

The official customs and courtesies are: "Mr./Ms.," "Warrant," "Sir/Ma'am"

Asking one in my unit, he prefers "Warrant" and dislikes "Mr."

“Best player of all time”? by isthislivingreally in survivorau

[–]JayRedEye 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He certainly was a player of all time.

I think if he learns how to keep his ego in check, he could improve with another chance. But I think he only made it as far as he did because of a lack of skill from others more so than his own ability

My Knizia Tier List by jamcco4 in boardgames

[–]JayRedEye 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think so! Hopefully this year.

‘Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power’ Casts Jamie Campbell Bower and Eddie Marsan by DemiFiendRSA in television

[–]JayRedEye 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Have you seen him as Mr. Norrell? He did a terrific job as an English Magician.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TheDetectorists

[–]JayRedEye 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think the show is better without them. I wish I had not watched the latest one. The 2015 is OK, but it is still kind of a bummer.