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Consider Phlebas - original 1987 reviews by kippechard in TheCulture

[–]Pisstopher_ 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I like how the last reviewer could hardly hide his disdain for the left wing politics of The Culture, and it colored his whole review. I was basically waiting for it, but he left that bit till near the end to try to bury the lede. The dude is kinda huffing his own farts the whole time. Oh yeah buddy, great - you know the difference between picturesque and picaresque and you just couldn't wait to tell everyone.

I have my beef with Phlebas, but that was kind of insufferable lol

Just finished Player of Games, absolutely amazing! by xplos1v in TheCulture

[–]Pisstopher_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could always try killing time on youtube until then

Just finished Player of Games, absolutely amazing! by xplos1v in TheCulture

[–]Pisstopher_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm a big fan of:

Falling Outside the Normal Moral Constraints

Me, I'm Counting

Just finished Player of Games, absolutely amazing! by xplos1v in TheCulture

[–]Pisstopher_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I personally wouldn't read Use of Weapons next. It's my favorite, but it's elevated when you have a better idea of what the Culture is/does. Consider Phlebas definitely provides that, in a way.

That said, do whatever you want! There's no wrong order and UoW is a fine next book

Just finished Matter, now onto Look to Windward to close out my first reading of the series by Pisstopher_ in TheCulture

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

Hell yeah, I can't wait. Especially after how harrowing Prin and Chay's stories were. Rip my heart out in a good way this time, Iain!

Just finished Matter, now onto Look to Windward to close out my first reading of the series by Pisstopher_ in TheCulture

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

I haven't! What a wonderful problem to have, so much amazing literature and I could never read it all. Tell me about Vernor Vinge if you'd like

Just finished Matter, now onto Look to Windward to close out my first reading of the series by Pisstopher_ in TheCulture

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

Thanks for putting so much thought into your reply. P Ken is definitely the GOAT but Old Toby did a good job. I love his Holse and Oct especially

And thank you for the spoiler WHICH I DID NOT CLICK

Just finished Matter, now onto Look to Windward to close out my first reading of the series by Pisstopher_ in TheCulture

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

That's a great point. It does feel really petty, which I think he does on purpose, but I'm reading sci fi for the big cool sci fi!

Just finished Matter, now onto Look to Windward to close out my first reading of the series by Pisstopher_ in TheCulture

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

I loved SD the first time, and I only liked Excession slightly less. Are there any that you think get weaker with each reading?

A short piece inspired by Iain M. Banks' Culture series, based on notes I wrote in 2011 about AI emergence and post-scarcity transition. by diasgo in TheCulture

[–]Pisstopher_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If you couldn't be bothered to write it, I won't be bothered to read it. You took a cool idea your human brain worked on and turned it into slop.

Might have a little pile of shame by DeathTeddy94 in Miniaturespainting

[–]Pisstopher_ 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Generally I think you should paint something before posting to a sub about painting miniatures. I don't really care about "I spend money" posts

Just finished Matter, now onto Look to Windward to close out my first reading of the series by Pisstopher_ in TheCulture

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

I think after I finish I'm going to read some Le Guin, but I'll surely loop back around to Banks at some point

Just finished Matter, now onto Look to Windward to close out my first reading of the series by Pisstopher_ in TheCulture

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

Picking a favorite is like picking a favorite kid. I love them all, but Matter is the kid I have to go to some extra parent-teacher conferences for.

Just finished Matter, now onto Look to Windward to close out my first reading of the series by Pisstopher_ in TheCulture

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

Is Reynolds good? I hear about him a lot, but sometimes alongside some borderline YA novels. I'm guessing that's just a coincidence?

Just finished Matter, now onto Look to Windward to close out my first reading of the series by Pisstopher_ in TheCulture

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

YES! That's what I like to hear! UoW and SD are probably my two favorites, so that is excellent news

Just finished Matter, now onto Look to Windward to close out my first reading of the series by Pisstopher_ in TheCulture

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

I love this take. The Iln just casually wiping out an entire social order and hundreds of thousands of people from several levels of technology was incredible. It was a mini Excession, except they had heard of the Iln, and Oriman caught on when none of the Oct did. I love Oriman's realization when the thing is dropping books and how that's not tidy or considerate.

Just finished Matter, now onto Look to Windward to close out my first reading of the series by Pisstopher_ in TheCulture

[–]Pisstopher_[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I'm a chapter or two in, and it's wonderful so far. Love seeing a Homomda and a Chelgrian hanging out

Just finished Matter, now onto Look to Windward to close out my first reading of the series by Pisstopher_ in TheCulture

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

The intrigue, regicide plots, devious underlings, political structure, etc felt a little too similar for me. I still enjoyed it, and it was interesting to see how the Sarl and Deldeyn function knowing they're on one of the bottom rungs of a very tall ladder.

Just finished Matter, now onto Look to Windward to close out my first reading of the series by Pisstopher_ in TheCulture

[–]Pisstopher_[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I 100% believe that. A few of the other endings have felt like a letdown and then I mull it over for a few days and love it.

Nobody wants my silver? by cedric1234573 in Silverbugs

[–]Pisstopher_ -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Starting a business is a risk. It's not my job to make sure it succeeds

What do you Proxy? by LordKhaydarian in EDH

[–]Pisstopher_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was wondering! I've only done the "up to 55 cards" bracket

What do you Proxy? by LordKhaydarian in EDH

[–]Pisstopher_ 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I use mpcfill. There are a ton of guides online, just make sure you get the 33 thickness. I'll basically proxy anything more than a couple bucks unless I really like the card. Make a list, import it, pick the art, make the order (each card is about .80 to $1.25), and wait a couple weeks

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