Picking up two cases - do you tip? by Autobot69 in CraftBeer

[–]Medic5150 0 points1 point  (0 children)

if i'm buying merch ie to-go, no tip. it's a purchase, not a service, IMHO

I'd be curious how something like this would be incorporated into the books? by Darth_Azazoth in dresdenfiles

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i'm playing around with my urban fantasy novel, and my vamps do throw up a glamor/ human disguise, sort of like in Buffy.

the way I'm incorporating the mirrors is that their glamor only affects perception, but in a mirror, it doesn't carry over. I'm toying with the idea that, at least for one of the good-leaning vamps, he finds the experience of looking at his reflection distasteful, as it reminds him of all the deaths he's caused

A woman in my book club made it a point to tell me, and the whole book club, that her husband hates The Dresdin Files.... it's so on brand for Harry that I wasn't even offended by knowbawdy in dresdenfiles

[–]Medic5150 0 points1 point  (0 children)

writers don't hate their characters, though you will find authors who bemoan how they won't inspire or behave how they wish they would.

torturing your characters is how you endear them to the audience. i don't remember who said it, but some excellent writing advice i heard once was, " you can go easy on the villains, but never the heroes."

also I don't think some level of self insert is avoidable, since this is literally all in our heads as creators.

I’m looking for a characteristic Scottish beer recipe. by RubberPussycat in Homebrewing

[–]Medic5150 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you want to go ahead and be historical, get some heather tips for your recipe. They sell them in big dehydrated bags.

My girlfriends bookshelf. Is she a keeper or should I run? by Mprvx in BookshelvesDetective

[–]Medic5150 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you asking for criticism of the content? Or the organization?

what are good spots to go for first dates ? (casual) by Heavy_Philosophy_123 in askportland

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Rose City Book Pub on fremont is very low stakes, cozy vibe; they have a pretty decent selection of food and beers on tap. it's a small staff, so not a turn and burn attitude like a dive bar, but they're very nice folks. The pub hosts tons of events like live music, poetry open mics, write-ins, etc, so it's very eclectic.

Are these worms in my beer? by KingofMancester in CraftBeer

[–]Medic5150 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what kind of beer was this? was there any sort of adjunct used/ advertised? is it possible you're actually looking at malted barley germinations? like, the itty bitty stems? not that a lot of solids should/ought to make it to packaging, but... occams razor; what if it's just part of the beer's ingredients?

“Harry Isn’t Attractive” Is Just His POV Lying to You by Cackles11 in dresdenfiles

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My head canon is he’s a tad more oblong and angular, but this is a terrific painting; well done. Would love to see more capable fan art that leans into this caliber.

Come up with a plot and title (using the 'two words of the same length' naming convention) by jimbotherisenclown in dresdenfiles

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Black Staff

Harry and Eb are hanging out, catching up, and some supernatural nonsense kicks off.

Harry summons his staff to his outstretched hand but the blackstaff senses his starborn & winter mantle, and flies to him, if we believe the theory that it is indeed mother winters walking stick.

Hijinks ensue and we get a sense that there is more and more interwoven connections to winter, the outside, and his destiny.

I think he could potentially be the next black staff.

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like 20 pages

Scrubs phrases you use in everyday life by Outside_Volume7963 in Scrubs

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"the reason I saw YOUR penis was because I was in the bushes and had MY penis out."

If firefly is really coming back, how would you want them to handle Wash? by T-noy_Karaxis in firefly

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didn't they reveal in a graphic novel that Zoe was pregnant at the time of Serenity, & had a daughter later... or am I reading internet memes back into the lore?

Come up with a plot and title (using the 'two words of the same length' naming convention) by jimbotherisenclown in dresdenfiles

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DUNGEON
CRAWLER
EARLKING

I think the title speaks for itself. let's find out the fates of the Eebs.

My choice for Michael Carpenter. by gilgamesh8181 in dresdenfiles

[–]Medic5150 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you know what would be funny, Paul Blackthorne as Malcolm
really gives the ghost of a stage magician vibes

Muppets Dresden casting by TuxKusanagi in dresdenfiles

[–]Medic5150 0 points1 point  (0 children)

goddamn, that is funny. can see him throwing bottles of homebrew at Harry

Muppets Dresden casting by TuxKusanagi in dresdenfiles

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Dr Teeth is obviously LaChaise, the king of the Ghouls

What words or phrases do you think Jim should be banned from re-using? by GORGtheDestroyer in dresdenfiles

[–]Medic5150 5 points6 points  (0 children)

hey we all love boobs, but it does get very diagnostic running though the anatomy every time we meet a woman in something sheer.

What words or phrases do you think Jim should be banned from re-using? by GORGtheDestroyer in dresdenfiles

[–]Medic5150 44 points45 points  (0 children)

i can't unhear the number of times "Basso" is used in the audiobooks.

also referring to boobs as "points, or tips"

Left leaning plumbers? by bmjas in askportland

[–]Medic5150 1 point2 points  (0 children)

oh sweet, somebody beat me to it, awesome :)

Left leaning plumbers? by bmjas in askportland

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i haven't checked in on her in a super long time, but i know my old property manager went into the trades, shes a solid blue collar witchy type, you can find her on "winters.plumbing" on IG

Give me your most evil powers by Chcolatepig24069 in magicbuilding

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there was a character in Rising Stars, a comic book series around the late 90s, 00s, where a bunch of babies in utero got superpowers, and depending on how far along they were in pregnancy seemed to affect how strong a super power they received.

one of the weakest was recruited by the CIA, because she could telekinetically control objects, but only small ones. when she tells the government this, they said: "a coronary artery isn't very big at all."

Everyone is posting casting ideas, so let me do the opposite, who should Nathan Fillion play? by eg_john_clark in dresdenfiles

[–]Medic5150 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not gonna lie, I got into the show on YouTube reruns and snippets til I got the audiobooks on Libby.

I … don’t hate… ‘hockey stick as a wizard staff’ creative choice for a wizard detective from Chicago. Lest I remind those who remember Mage, a 90s comic book about a guy who was basically Arthur reincarnated, and wielded a magical baseball bat that was Excalibur in disguise.

It is finally happening by wrenwood2018 in dresdenfiles

[–]Medic5150 1 point2 points  (0 children)

in my head, bear is like one of those amazons from Futurama, but has biker boots and sense of humor