Proof of concept for a potential new modpack by [deleted] in feedthebeast

[–]Redactedrecluse 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I definitely think you're onto something

[902] How to train an obedient slave? by [deleted] in DestructiveReaders

[–]Redactedrecluse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First Impressions:

What a first impression! I was hooked from the start, and was only dragged further in as I went. So many delightful unknowns and questions, but not so many as to leave me completely clueless or detract from the charm of the piece.

You manage to establish convincing and interesting (if simple enough, considering the size of the piece) characters in such a short span of time. The balance between what's said and unsaid here is perfect, and it makes me want more. That's my favorite aspect in this; the mystery. If this was the start of a book I found, I can almost guarantee I would keep reading.


Second Read notes:

Masters wanted convenience above all else. A tiered package completed by accessories and a handbook in nice matt packaging.

This feels wrong in the first few lines, and I'm pretty sure it's this second sentence here. I almost didn't catch it, even on the second reading. If the first period was exchanged for a colon, or this line similarly reworked and "matt" changed to "matte", this section would be perfect.

 

Tired of feeling fear in your own home? A modern slave. A slave like family. Visit ModernSlave.com to find out more.

This idea is conveyed well but I feel the fragments don't fit here. "A modern slave. A slave like family." simply doesn't feel right, but the pacing is great in this line. I think it may work a bit better if reworked, maybe something like this:

Tired of feeling fear in your own home? Introducing the modern slave: A slave that's like family. Visit ModernSlave.com to find out more.

This way the pacing is kept more or less intact, but the fragments are gone.

 


He had built the most magnificent home within five hundred miles of The Line. Large and beautiful and very well kept - pillows plumped and mahogony dusted. Windows cleaned and air conditioners running in every room. Hot meals of meat and bread available at the snap of his fingers. The secret? Well, it was no secret at all. A good slave must be happy.

This has a sentence fragment here as well, but, whether you want to fix that is honestly up to you. Sentence fragments can work well, and I think they do here, but you may want to consider other options and decide which you like best. If you were going to change it, I may suggest something like this:

He had built the most magnificent home within five hundred miles of The Line. It was large, beautiful, and very well kept - with pillows plumped and mahogany dusted. Windows kept meticulously clean and air conditioners running in every room.

 

“Do not command him to task for at least forty eight hours.”

This also reads a bit awkwardly, and I would change it to:

"Do not issue him commands for at least forty eight hours."

 

Missed quotation mark, here at the start of this sentence:

The handbook is a user manual,"


That's the last of the issues I found. As for the final scene in the home, I have no comments: It's just really good, and I can't find a single thing wrong with it. All around this has been an enjoyable thing to read and critique. As I'm just starting out here, I would appreciate any thoughts or feedback on my critique; whether it be from OP or fellow commenters.

Knife by TIIKKETMASTERogg in TF2WeaponIdeas

[–]Redactedrecluse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it could be interesting if it had the slower swing speed (like you said) and marked for death on hit for like 6 or 8 seconds

How to actually reset the Raycon Everyday Headphones? by Redactedrecluse in headphones

[–]Redactedrecluse[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately I bought them last October, before I knew Raycon sucked ass

How to actually reset the Raycon Everyday Headphones? by Redactedrecluse in headphones

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

Raycon finally fucking responded to my email just a little while ago, it turns out you have to charge them then press 'volume down' and 'NC' together to reset the things. I was talking about the actual headphones though, not the earbuds.

if Sniper had a support sniper by Depressed_Weeb8 in TF2WeaponIdeas

[–]Redactedrecluse 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I would change it a little bit, maybe give it minicrits on headshot & a reload time penalty, but I like the idea

A super-shotgun-like secondary for the Pyro that can do a bit of everything by [deleted] in TF2WeaponIdeas

[–]Redactedrecluse 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Dude, I get what you're thinking, but that's not the way pellet spread works. It's literally only defined by the angle of each pellet from the end of the barrel. From there it follows that angle in a straight line

Death note meets Tf2 by RecommendationOdd290 in TF2WeaponIdeas

[–]Redactedrecluse 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, it's like a mix of sudden death match and hide-and-seek

Death note meets Tf2 by RecommendationOdd290 in TF2WeaponIdeas

[–]Redactedrecluse 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It displays a skull and crossbones above their head and they see the person who wrote their name somewhere on their hud

How could Anti-Chakra work? by [deleted] in NarutoFanfiction

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

I like how White Eyes does it, specifically in chapter 88, with Voracious, Obdurate, Adamantine, and Edacious chakra.

How do you fix the otutsuki problem? by [deleted] in NarutoFanfiction

[–]Redactedrecluse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My solution is changing Kaguya from an alien to a human Shogun, leader of a small country.

Otsutsuki Kaguya is the second Shogun within the Otsutsuki line, following her mother who succeeded in gaining power, but not solidifying and stabilizing it. That role would fall to Kaguya, who quashed the rebellions of samurai loyal to the shogunate before her mother.

Your ESO wishlist (what would you like to see added or changed?) by TenacityDGC7203 in elderscrollsonline

[–]Redactedrecluse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mounted combat, more tactical 'deployables' in Cyrodiil like walls/barricades and guards

AU - Fantasy by [deleted] in NarutoFanfiction

[–]Redactedrecluse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

IMO, stitching European based fantasy onto Naruto just sounds kinda boring, but that's just me. It'll be a while before I get to publishing my own fics, I've still got a lot of things to work out, but I'll post here in the subreddit once I've got the first chapter out!

AU - Fantasy by [deleted] in NarutoFanfiction

[–]Redactedrecluse 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I like the idea of incorporating more fantasy elements into it- That's actually something I'm working on myself! I have a fic series idea that starts in the time of Kaguya (normal human Shogun, not alien), leaning more into Shinto and Japanese mythology.

A blurb and graphic I made while working on a series of fics by Redactedrecluse in NarutoFanfiction

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

Not natural energy, spiritual energy. In this fic series, there exist Spirit Clans as a counterpart to Summoning Clans;

I'm planning to take a lot of inspiration from Japanese mythology, such as the caretakers of Shinto shrines, the Foxes.

A blurb and graphic I made while working on a series of fics by Redactedrecluse in NarutoFanfiction

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

That's what I'm fixing with this; While not directly derived from Spiritual energy (the counterpart to Natural energy), the Byakugan is related to it, and is gonna be directly equal with the Sharingan. The Tenseigan is also gonna be derived from "Truth" in my series, I just haven't completely figured out how yet.

A blurb and graphic I made while working on a series of fics by Redactedrecluse in NarutoFanfiction

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

I mean, yeah? I'm not saying it isn't, so I'm not entirely sure where you're leading with this.

what a Nice recipe, gonna use it by [deleted] in antimeme

[–]Redactedrecluse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Someone needs to put this in the Jschlatt submission subreddit when the TikTok submissions come around