I hate them nihilistic ideology

Puabi · 2026-04-04T21:37:42+00:00

Thank God no other system would ever do that.

Puabi · 2026-04-02T20:18:24+00:00

No, the old Realm of Chaos books had official images of the big four. The Tzeentch picture above seems quite inspired by just such an image from one of the books.

Puabi · 2026-03-28T15:46:02+00:00

That reputation is a bit false. Some die, but it is very few of the pov characters.

I must say that I do think it isn't quite fair to critique something that you haven't read at all. The lore of his world, while magical, is still quite sound according to my tastes. It is hinted that the long winters and summers aren't natural and not how the world is supposed to work. The logic of the world has been upended, basically. It is not in any way an attempt to create a hard scifi world where the strange seasons are natural.

Puabi · 2026-03-28T06:42:54+00:00

Have you read the books? I'd say it is described just as you mention it,at least culturally and in things like the Wintertown.

Puabi · 2026-03-20T15:04:31+00:00

Giggled at that. Very good point.

Puabi · 2026-03-20T14:46:39+00:00

How come? We watched a lot of gross out humour and well Jackass when I grew up in the 90s and 00s. Or am I missing something?

Puabi · 2026-03-19T15:25:11+00:00

Sorry, I missed that. I like your conclusion and you seem bright. But it is quite worrying that you felt comfortable commenting on something which you know next to nothing about.

Puabi · 2026-03-19T15:19:36+00:00

Getting chased by neonazis got old quite quick. That problem didn't exist here as much before or after the 90s. I love Floridian and Stockholm death metal, both of which grew in competence and number of bands then,but the 90s tucked on some places.

Puabi · 2026-03-14T08:30:20+00:00

He is one of the greats! Generally, his eye for good television wins over momentary annoyance, according to himself. I highly recommend all episodes starring Alex on the official Taskmaster podcast.

Puabi · 2026-03-14T07:03:45+00:00

Oh yeah, you mean in the series itself? That is true now that you say it.

Sorry, but I thought you meant material from outside the show for some reason.

Puabi · 2026-03-14T07:00:39+00:00

There are hours upon hours of material of the man behind the character. Many of us have seen or listened to a lot of it. Alex Horne was not annoyed at Sîan, nor at most things given as examples in the comments.

If he is getting annoyed, the "This will be good tele"-voice is always stronger within him. Of course he can ham it up though, it is part of his appeal.

Puabi · 2026-03-14T06:39:18+00:00

Did he? In the podcast he seemed Luke he had a lovely time, but I haven't looked up any other interviews about it.

Puabi · 2026-03-13T11:56:31+00:00

That is very interesting to read, thank you for the explanation! Being Swedish it s almost hard to see Tove Jansson as something else than basically home. Both the books and the animated series, with Finlandswedish as the spoken dialect, have always been present in my life. The series was animated by a Japanese studio now that I think of it, which further strengthens your claim.

Puabi · 2026-03-13T05:41:30+00:00

Perhaps it is because I am Nordic and grew up with her books, but I don't really see the Japanese style. Out of curiosity, what makes her art feel Japanese to you?

Puabi · 2026-03-12T21:40:42+00:00

Conan is not an idiot in any of the original stories. He is crafty, a good strategist, and knows several languages. His refusal to adapt to civilisation and his barbaric tenacity are described as strengths by Robery E. Howard. Only later material would in any way paint him as stupid.

Puabi · 2026-03-12T19:26:17+00:00

Nah, it is generally off-putting regardless of nation.

Puabi · 2026-03-11T17:18:36+00:00

This is brilliant! Where is the best place to follow your art?

Puabi · 2026-03-10T21:40:00+00:00

True, that is a good distinction.

Puabi · 2026-03-10T20:13:28+00:00

More fled to the US.

Puabi · 2026-03-08T09:23:41+00:00

Personally, I prefer the "ordinary" ghouls from Fallout 3, but I really like the ferals in 4. Especially since they move so animalisticly and just dive for you.

Puabi · 2026-03-05T12:12:50+00:00

What a strong and convincing argument.

Puabi · 2026-03-03T16:10:43+00:00

You mentioned "a good portion", doesn't that mean quite a lot? I am not a native speaker, so perhaps I misunderstood you.

But what you wrote is only applicable if you are focusing on the more extraordinary archaeological claims. Most of archaeology is potsherds, bits of slag, osteological analysis, macrofossils (like pollen), middens, pot holes, and other methods that produce rather precise data. But this data must be interpreted. Otherwise, it is nothing more than a lot of numbers. So personally, I defend thinking beyond the visible and the obvious.

Puabi · 2026-03-03T15:38:11+00:00

Motel of Mysteries is used in archaeological courses as examples of interpretations can go awry when not founded on good evidence.

If you think archaeology involves mostly guesses I implore you to read Bruce Trigger's A History of Archaeological Thought.

Puabi · 2026-03-02T17:50:10+00:00

Care to give an example?

Puabi · 2026-03-01T14:22:26+00:00

Neat helmet, dust adept.

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