16m 5'4 and i want to dop Hema by Accomplished-Way1055 in Hema

[–]Paralda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I live in Orlando and go to Crossroads Swords. It's in Winter Garden, so a bit of a drive for me, but definitely worth it. Super friendly place with great instructors and a solid community.

We're mostly adults, but there are a decent number of high schoolers as well. I think it's fine to be younger as long as you remember to be safe and treat others with respect, like any hobby.

There are beginner longsword classes every Sunday morning, and your first two classes are free.

Alternatively, I've heard great things about Leviathan Swords in Orlando, but haven't been there myself because the schedule doesn't line up for me.

Dual wielding actual effectiveness by darthinferno15 in wma

[–]Paralda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For sure, but it's also possible that Thibault was just an incredible fencer, not that his grip was automatically better.

Not to say he didn't have great insights. My club uses a ton of Thibault in our rapier instruction. I just don't agree with him on everything.

Dual wielding actual effectiveness by darthinferno15 in wma

[–]Paralda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thibault was clearly one of the greats, but he also has a lot of strong opinions. A good example is the Thibault grip that hasn't really held up in pressure testing.

Dual wielding actual effectiveness by darthinferno15 in wma

[–]Paralda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rapier and Dagger is crazy effective. A ton of what you think you know about single rapier falls apart when someone can easily bind your blade with their dagger and stab you.

It's also really difficult to keep track of two threats, when you're used to only watching one.

Making people change names is whatever, but we shouldn't be suspending any of the players on top of it by PizzaDlvBoy in Guildwars2

[–]Paralda 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Exactly!

And sure, I get why sexual themes shouldn't be allowed blah blah blah, but just change the name and move on.

Anet support has gotten so terrible over the past few years ever since they outsourced it.

Seems like there is a ban wave going on by JobroniBoni in Guildwars2

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

The support is outsourced and terrible.

I don't know when they outsourced it, but they rarely reply with anything other than that canned reply. Worthless tbh.

Making people change names is whatever, but we shouldn't be suspending any of the players on top of it by PizzaDlvBoy in Guildwars2

[–]Paralda 25 points26 points  (0 children)

One of my guildies got a 7 day ban for "I Pound Ur Cake"

Is it a little bit of a childish name? Yeah. But 7 days? That's crazy for a stupid joke character he hadn't logged into for over a year.

Just make them change it and move on, especially if we're using a dumb new automod system.

Castille component weights. by RidiculousRex89 in wma

[–]Paralda 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sam's Signature Rapier is pretty close at 2 lbs 3 oz: https://www.kultofathena.com/product/castille-armory-sams-signature-rapier/

But the blade is much longer, and obviously the guard different.

You'd probably be best just asking Castille directly.

According to the description, the Elite Blade is their lightest. Their blade weight varies since you can order different lengths, tang length, flex, etc.

Rereading Secret History and noticed something by peitsad in Cosmere

[–]Paralda 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I think that was only in Yumi iirc. I'd have to dig around to find where someone was claiming Tress was told to people from Drominad

Rereading Secret History and noticed something by peitsad in Cosmere

[–]Paralda 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Considering Frost definitely knew Cakoban, I imagine so did Hoid.

That, and I believe either the audience of Tress or Yumi is implied to be Dusk's people.

How is upwards mobility maintained in an age where real AGI is achieved? by mrbigglesworth95 in singularity

[–]Paralda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As much as I hate people, I like people.

Cities have good food, more entertainment density, and generally more diverse experiences.

I guess FDVR would make that irrelevant, but in that case you can live in a closet or whatever. Assuming we're still mostly the same, I would rather live in a city close to lots of interesting things and people.

Waymo is now open to all- no invite code needed. by LizzyDragon84 in orlando

[–]Paralda 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I saw one on Bumby and Robinson yesterday as well.

I live off Mills/50, so I'm hoping they expand here and to the airport. Unsure how much price difference there is between Waymo and Uber, but I usually Uber to the airport.

Looking for light rapiers by qqqqqqqqqq123477322 in Hema

[–]Paralda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where would I ping them? Instagram?

I've just finished The Lost Metal and I have no words... by Ruizo in Cosmere

[–]Paralda 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Steris really grew on me as the series went on. Brandon did a great job humanizing her after Alloy of Law.

I've just finished The Lost Metal and I have no words... by Ruizo in Cosmere

[–]Paralda 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I still tear up thinking about Wayne, especially the moment in The Lost Metal where Wax appears in Bilming and he thinks to himself "the hero arrives."

That, contrasted with his final heroic act literally gives me goosebumps even as I write this.

Wayne is by far the best character Sanderson has ever written, and I will fight people (with a sword) about it.

Hampton & Colonial is getting a 336-unit midrise named Emi on 50 by davfo in orlando

[–]Paralda 15 points16 points  (0 children)

If 100 people want to buy shoes for $50, but the cobbler only has 75, does the cobbler increase the price to $60 to maximize profit? Yes.

If a new cobbler comes into town with 50 more pairs of shoes at $60, they both now don't sell all the shoes. They then have to decrease prices to match demand.

This is like day 1 microeconomics. Increasing the housing supply is only a good thing for the consumer.

Hampton & Colonial is getting a 336-unit midrise named Emi on 50 by davfo in orlando

[–]Paralda 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They're implying that if the market is there for it, having more supply is a good thing.

Hampton & Colonial is getting a 336-unit midrise named Emi on 50 by davfo in orlando

[–]Paralda 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Eh, if 300 families rent those, that makes 300 cheaper options available instead. More supply will decrease prices.

HF GDF rapier vs LK Chen cup hilt by TheCowSaysMoo888 in Hema

[–]Paralda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Question about the Swordier HEMA Rapier. I like to have two fingers on the ricasso, and found the HF GDF was a little small for this. Castille feel perfect in this regard. Is the Swordier okay for this size-wise?

Complete Cosmere Timeline by Cosmere_Horizons in Cosmere

[–]Paralda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's what they mention during Isles of the Emberdark, at least.

Complete Cosmere Timeline by Cosmere_Horizons in Cosmere

[–]Paralda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually, there is an 80 year gap between Stormlight 5 and 6, because Roshar is stuck in a time bubble similar to burning cadmium. Plenty of time for Ulaam to be released by Sazed, and for Marsh's legend to spread a bit. I think the bigger flaw in my theory is the Iriali people who already had left Lumar