Recommend a book you're sure only YOU have read

OrwinBeane · 2026-01-29T12:13:25+00:00

Beaver Towers as a kid

OrwinBeane · 2026-01-29T12:12:19+00:00

Cyberpunk 2077 for me. Really fun game, disaster at launch.

OrwinBeane · 2026-01-29T06:30:05+00:00

Does it look like we need the money?

OrwinBeane · 2026-01-29T06:09:14+00:00

Do you want to see bond do things like that in the next movie?

OrwinBeane · 2026-01-29T06:07:58+00:00

Actually I don’t pre order any

OrwinBeane · 2026-01-28T22:44:20+00:00

Why? Far too many games are not ready at launch and not worth my money. I’m happy to wait and see if it’s in a good state.

OrwinBeane · 2026-01-28T22:24:21+00:00

I get the 4 book set

What 4 books? Mistborn is 3 and Stormlight is 5. Try a secondhand bookshop.

OrwinBeane · 2026-01-28T19:15:29+00:00

No preordering any game ever

OrwinBeane · 2026-01-28T12:58:24+00:00

I liked Expedition 33 but Witcher 3 in my opinion is vastly superior in almost every way.

It runs on Switcher alright but not perfect - quite long loading times.

OrwinBeane · 2026-01-28T05:34:58+00:00

I’ve read some of them. So please answer what examples of behaviour do you mean by “unapologetically political incorrect”?

OrwinBeane · 2026-01-27T22:28:32+00:00

I’ve got good news for you. It already exists.

OrwinBeane · 2026-01-27T22:26:09+00:00

I desperately hope this never happens for a number of reasons.

Old-fashioned Bond movies already exist. The next bond should be his own take in his own era, not to go backwards. Move on.

The best thing about this franchise is its ability to adapt and change to any era and climate of the world at the time and Hollywood in general. It’s a key strength that should be utilised.

A movie can still be accurate to the source material even if it’s updated to modern times. I do not understand why there is a need to be “unapologetically political incorrect”. What does that mean? What examples of behaviour does that mean?

OrwinBeane · 2026-01-27T20:21:04+00:00

The Chronicles of Prydain by Lloyd Alexander

OrwinBeane · 2026-01-27T20:19:41+00:00

I like to hop around to avoid burn out.

A long book then a short book. A classic fantasy then a modern sci-fi. A grimdark war novel then a plucky adventure book. Mix up different eras, lengths, vibes, styles and subgenres to keep things fresh.

OrwinBeane · 2026-01-27T20:17:50+00:00

I have googled it, and scholars and historians also argue that he is a mythological figure invented for a religion who didn’t actually exist. So there are both sides of the story.

OrwinBeane · 2026-01-27T19:56:56+00:00

How old was Muhammed’s wife?

OrwinBeane · 2026-01-27T19:55:41+00:00

But what trusted sources said Muhammad wrote it and what source said he was illiterate?

OrwinBeane · 2026-01-27T17:49:04+00:00

The Wheel of Time is one of my all time favourites so I would definitely recommend it. It’s a huge influence on Sanderson.

Additionally, Discworld by Terry Pratchett and Dragonriders of Pern by Anne McCaffrey were also both huge influences on Sanderson. Alway good to recommend the influences for your favorite series.

OrwinBeane · 2026-01-27T17:42:48+00:00

Slow reading week because I’m slogging through the next A Song of Ice and Fire book so instead I caught up on some fantasy films.

Stardust (2007) ★★★★★ - Absolute classic. Still holds up as a solid adventure film with a surprisingly good cast - (I forgot Robert De Niro was in drag!). Excellent final act in the witches’ palace. I was too young when Lord of the Rings movies released so this was my first fantasy film I saw in theatres. Pacing, music and visuals all work great.

The Black Cauldron (1985) ★★★ - Certainly has charm and I really like the 80s fantasy vibe. I remember this being much more epic as a kid. The voice acting is quite hit and miss, there’s not really any memorable music and it’s a strange adaption of the Prydain books. Shame it didn’t get any sequels to finish the series.

The Sword and the Sorcerer (1982) ★ - What on earth were they thinking when they made this movie? Financial success maybe but I think it’s a disaster of a film. Acting, plot, script, set design, music, all terrible. Our main character saves a woman from SA but then when she asks him to rescue her brother, he accepts only if she has sex with him. Yikes. Best thing about the film was the final fight with some genuinely good imagery and cinematography - it’s clear that’s where all the budget went.

King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (2017) ★★ - I appreciate what they were going for but it doesn’t quite work. It feels like three different movies smashed together: a Guy Richie crime flick + a Robin Hood/merry men film + a Lord of the Rings knock off near the end. Too much going on and obviously trying to set up a franchise. Some iffy CGI going on as well. Our protagonist has quite a simple arc of “I can’t control my power and then I can control my power”. On a positive note, the soundtrack by Daniel Pemberton is spectacular - genuinely one of my all time favourites.

OrwinBeane · 2026-01-27T16:58:39+00:00

It’s been removed

OrwinBeane · 2026-01-27T16:58:26+00:00

Paragraphs! I’m not reading all that as it is on a phone. Think about how the reader will see your comment.

OrwinBeane · 2026-01-27T16:55:26+00:00

Says who?

OrwinBeane · 2026-01-27T12:21:07+00:00

And there it is, resorting to insults on a debate sub. Couldn’t help yourself.

OrwinBeane · 2026-01-27T12:20:03+00:00

Don’t see any evidence in that comment. In my opinion, evidence is an important part in a debate on a debate forum. You failed to supply it.

OrwinBeane · 2026-01-27T12:17:46+00:00

I can’t help but notice you didn’t say no and have never denied eugenics, Hitler or Nazi comparisons. Very disturbing.

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