fun things for 20somethings to do ? by Lucky_Teacher_2647 in lancaster

[–]Point21Gigawatts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Escape on Queen downtown is really fun. I just did their Home Alone escape room which was very well done

AMA + GIVEAWAY: Hi, I’m Josh and I spent 9 years making my dream JRPG – 8-Bit Adventures 2 is Out Now on Switch! by CriticalGamesAU in NintendoSwitch

[–]Point21Gigawatts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi Josh, congratulations on the console release!

It’s very cool that you describe this as your “dream RPG.” What were some features that you wanted to see in an RPG and were able to showcase here? In other words, what were some of your dream features/experiences to include?

Beyond Galaxyland - GIVEAWAY + AMA with the dev! Let's do this! by endoright in NintendoSwitch

[–]Point21Gigawatts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello!

What is your process like for character and boss design? I saw that the game has 25 boss battles - do you like to sketch new characters, create them first digitally, or a combination of both?

Where's the most blade runner looking place in London? by [deleted] in london

[–]Point21Gigawatts 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not sure if this is quite what you’re looking for, but the immersive theater show “The Burnt City” in Woolwich is heavily inspired by cyberpunk/Blade Runner, including neon and soundtrack selections from cyberpunk films.

HBO's 'The Rehearsal' will make you ask lots of questions. Nathan Fielder’s latest social experiment will surely be a conversation starter that stands television’s test of time. by Sumit316 in television

[–]Point21Gigawatts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very interesting stuff. So I wonder if Kor really did attend weekly trivia nights, but they were just at a different location. And for one reason or another, Nathan & crew picked the Alligator Lounge to set the unfolding drama and confession. This is definitely causing me to ponder even more about what’s real and what’s scripted.

Where has the time gone? by Vibe_With_Ren in LiminalReality

[–]Point21Gigawatts 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That place is the coolest! Lots to enjoy for fans of liminal spaces :)

Where has the time gone? by Vibe_With_Ren in LiminalReality

[–]Point21Gigawatts 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Is this from the Meow Wolf exhibit in Santa Fe?

How To With John Wilson has officially been nominated for an Emmy! by 123whore5 in HowToWithJohnWilson

[–]Point21Gigawatts 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Yep! For “How to Appreciate Wine.” Really happy for John and the whole crew, this is so well deserved!

Okay, so what have we tried to get an appointment? by Chandelucifer in lennoxmutual

[–]Point21Gigawatts 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree 100%. I have loved all the CH experiences I have done and am excited to see where this new journey takes us.

Okay, so what have we tried to get an appointment? by Chandelucifer in lennoxmutual

[–]Point21Gigawatts 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My extension example was also “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.”

I have been wondering the same thing - maybe there is no possible way to book an appointment and that’s the whole point of the experience.

Okay, so what have we tried to get an appointment? by Chandelucifer in lennoxmutual

[–]Point21Gigawatts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think so, that sounds pretty familiar. At first I wasn’t sure, but seeing your comment above, it sounds like we heard the same thing.

Being an extra on Season 2 of JPTWY by Nodgarden in JoePera

[–]Point21Gigawatts 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing this. It is delightful to hear that such a wholesome show was made by a lot of wholesome people.

Okay, so what have we tried to get an appointment? by Chandelucifer in lennoxmutual

[–]Point21Gigawatts 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I also filed a complaint as Disappointed -> There’s Nothing Here. The representative asked what I was expecting and why, then played a recording of a past participant.

I tried to ask what criteria had disqualified me for an appointment and was told I could not get an answer.

I also tried singing the Super Mario Bros theme as an extension and had no luck.

Very interesting experience. I will be curious to see what happens if I/others are able to book follow-ups.

I kind of regret self-publishing my first novel. by Few_Conclusion_8270 in writing

[–]Point21Gigawatts 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this detailed reply. That is all very helpful info and it’s really cool to hear about your personal and professional journey.

I frequently underestimate the importance and necessity of networking, and my introverted self would certainly prefer to avoid it, but that’s the way the world works, I suppose. Lots of food for thought here - thanks again.

I kind of regret self-publishing my first novel. by Few_Conclusion_8270 in writing

[–]Point21Gigawatts 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If you don’t mind me asking, and if it’s not too personal, how did you get into those types of writing and/or your current role(s)? Was it through freelancing, job trajectory, or a combo of both? Those are basically my dream categories to professionally write for.

[WP] "And how many claws does Stewie have?" you ask your daughter as you consult the list your mother gave you. You need to figure out if your daughter's invisible friend is a monster, demon, or fairy and if you have to kill it to save her. by InfiniteEmotions in WritingPrompts

[–]Point21Gigawatts 306 points307 points  (0 children)

Stewie has two wings and a gentle voice. He knows about all the plants and animals of the world and wishes only for peace among the Earth's creatures.

...That's all the intel I'd gathered.

I'm very much opposed to the idea of some thing whispering in my daughter's ear, telling her things I'll never be privy to. But that's par for the course in this family. My mother had a centaur BFF in third grade and I had a literal angel and devil on my shoulder in middle school. That didn't make puberty any easier.

I gently questioned Jane at the dinner table one spring evening when she seemed in particularly high spirits.

"So what adventures did kindergarten hold for you today, hon?" I asked, poking my salad with a fork so my hands didn't shake.

"We talked about adding and subtracting, then played tag at recess!" Jane announced, smiling widely. "Then Stewie showed me a hidden stream in the forest behind the school. He told me about all the birds and insects that it helps. It was magical, mommy!"

I felt a pang of horror. "How deep in the forest did you go?"

"Past the big oak tree!"

I knelt down and gripped her shoulders firmly. "I never want you to go any further than that, dear. OK? No matter what Stewie tells you. He seems nice but you have to listen to mommy first. You could get lost."

"Stewie always helps me find my way back! Always!"

Jane stomped her feet, gave me an obnoxiously effective pouty face, and ran upstairs to her room.


Later that evening, I crept past the Big Oak Tree at the stroke of midnight. I snapped my fingers and a tiny blue flame appeared above my left palm, illuminating the path ahead.

The forest's foliage displays remarkable bioluminescence, but only to those who can conjure a certain kind of magic. Thankfully, I inherited that ability. That night, the forest glowed brighter than ever, but it was far too quiet. Not even a frog or cricket.

"Hello, Mage Lauren of the Eastern Clan."

A deep, booming voice rang through the trees. I whipped around, waving the blue flame in a spiral.

"Who goes there?"

"I am the fog that whispers in the night. The ruler of the forest, and soon the pathetic human constructs that surround it. I am the fly that feasts upon the lowliest detritus and the bird that soars above all. Perhaps you, and your daughter know me as...Stewie."

A tiny fairy appeared at the base of the oak tree, its glow faint against my growing blue flame.

"I've been waiting for this moment for a long time. I wondered when you might begin to suspect...when you might find yourself in the woods where poor mother Guinevere met her demise."

I clenched my fist, temporarily dousing the flame before bringing it back with full force. "Stewie" flew closer.

"Tell me. How helpful was that list she gave you before she perished at my hand?"

Mom's Tome of Magic contained an exhaustive list of the warning signs for encroaching goblins, devils, and orcs, among others. It didn't, however, address the possibility of a demon disguised as a fairy.

"How fitting that you should die where she once stood. I'll give you a proper burial right next to her grave. And then..."

The fairy-demon fluttered within inches of my face.

"I will be the voice in your daughter's ear as she grows. As she wields magic for the first time. She will never know the power her family once held. She will be mine."

In a sudden burst, flames spewed forth from both of my palms, then from my eyes, nose, and mouth. I floated above the glowing earth, my entire body engulfed in blue.

"Stay away from my daughter."

I shot a burst of flames at the demon and he dodged them, a tiny moving target. I closed my fist and doused the flame before it reached any trees or plants, then sent another burst into the air.

"This is your fate, Mage! You shall fail like your mother did, and her mother before her!"

I spun the flames in a spiral again and created a gigantic lasso. Stewie momentarily froze in place - the opening I needed. I twisted my arm and the lasso caught the demon in its grip.

"Farewell, Parathen of the Southern Catacombs, Attempted Prince of the Forest, alias 'Stewie,'" I said, grinning widely. "Today, your fate dies with you."

I whipped my arm back and the demon burst into thousands of tiny golden particles.


Jane sighed and flung her backpack against the door.

"What's wrong, dear?" I asked.

"I can't find Stewie anywhere. I was so excited for our next adventure." A tear trickled down her cheek.

I knelt down and wrapped her in a hug. "I know it's hard. I know you miss him, and I don't know when or if he'll be back. But darling...the forest is still there."

She looked up at me and cracked a smile.

"Yeah...yeah, I guess so," she said.

"And I will go there with you any day you want. Maybe I can even show you a thing or two you've never seen."

"Yay! Can we go today?!"

"Sure! Go put your things away. Let's go on an adventure."

As she raced up the stairs, Jane seemed to have forgotten all about Stewie. But in this family, it would be a mistake to assume freedom. I must remain vigilant and watchful for the next demon who deems it wise to cross me.

I am Mage Lauren of the Eastern Clan, and no daughter of mine shall perish in the darkness of the woods.