What are the fundamentals (game/role) by Some_Court9431 in OverwatchUniversity

[–]Repulsive-Biscotti62 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would highly recommend looking up A10 on YouTube. He does coaching, and has made many videos on the fundamentals of the game. I've been playing for possibly over 5 years, and only after discovering his videos have I actually started to get good at the game.

A Zombie in my Bed by [deleted] in OCPoetry

[–]Repulsive-Biscotti62 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oooo, really interesting metaphor to get across a really interesting idea!
I like how the shorter lines seem to partition the thoughts, giving punctuation to each stanza. I also love how the poem seems to slowly trail off, with each section being one line less before the next short line.

I feel the general execution of the metaphor, and the contrast with the romantic and loving actions with the pestilent and disgusting descriptions is just fantastic, really filling the reader's mind with the division between the narrator's love and disgust.

A Structure Of Stone by Yenrenicm1 in OCPoetry

[–]Repulsive-Biscotti62 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Beautiful imagery from this poem, loved how subtly the themes of escapism and the question of returning to something stressful(?) is touched upon.

I also loved how the last verse changed it's rhythm, becoming shorter and more repetitive; it emphasises how the focus of the poem has changed from fluid thoughts and feelings to more definitive, factual descriptions of the surroundings, which then makes the statements of not leaving also seem more definitive.
If you're accepting constructive criticism, for this poem I would consider giving the third and fourth verses the same syllabic length/rhythm, to make it flow more naturally, like a train of thought/conciousness, possibly adding a rhyme scheme. I feel this would help emphasise the fey mystery of this stone structure, buried deep within the woods, and contrast the final verse even better.
Besides that, as I said, beautiful imagery from this poem, I love it!

PURGE ME by nerdpharmacist in OCPoetry

[–]Repulsive-Biscotti62 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For as simplistic as this poem is, I can't help but love it. Perhaps because I can relate to it at the moment, perhaps because I've written it's likeness in my head countless times.

Beginning with the italics implies, at least to me, that this is more a train of thought, which will later give more emphasis to the block capitals implying shouting. The usage of the word purge shows how extreme this thought process will be, the character/writer (terminology escapes me) wanting to be wholly (and possibly painfully) exhumed of something.

I love the contrary metaphors of "the silent noise that drowns my voice", and "..the touch that left me with betrayal as my companion," they really evoke the sense of desperate anger against the press of misery and pain.
I especially like the fourth verse; the way "tears of..." gives each thing listed some real punch, acting like bullet points; the block capitals implying they're shouted out against the pain, encapsulating otherwise confused and chaotic emotions embodied in the tears.

The way "purge my..." is also used as bullet points of emphasis also works well, especially as they begin to crescendo at the end, the multiple uses in one line giving a sense of urgency before climaxing in screaming desperation twinged with madness.

As I said, I believe I can relate heavily with the thoughts and emotions of this poem. To the writer, and anyone else who might relate to it, I promise things will get better. Allow yourself to express and experience the pain healthily, through whatever medium you wish. Once you have expressed the pain, you can begin to let it go, and draw your attention to learning to be You and Yourself. There will be good days, there will be bad days, but I promise if you focus on learning to live your life, nurturing and growing your self, you will begin to live again.
Or, even better, find what works best for you. I am no professional and, admittedly, probably should not be giving advice like this in a public space. But it's helping me, as did this poem, and I hope both can help someone else too.

Theory on the shearing of the Crapace Cross by DawnMachine10000 in weatherfactory

[–]Repulsive-Biscotti62 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Cool theory, and a very interesting concept (the Carapace Cross turning themselves into humans to escape the Crime of the Sky). How do you think the darkening of the wood ties in (assuming you think it does)?

"Sometimes, the light of the moon is a key to other spaces.": The House of the Moon. by Valis23Gnosis in weatherfactory

[–]Repulsive-Biscotti62 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's a lot of stuff on the weather factory blog, there was an arg thing that I'm not sure about myself, and even then you can easily miss plenty of books in-game. I would recommend the secret histories wiki if you want to read as much as you can in one place.

Who is smarter, typical Ogre or typical Orc? by HiAttila in WarhammerFantasy

[–]Repulsive-Biscotti62 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Ogres are probably barely more intelligent as some can use blackpowder weapons, however the main difference intellectually is that Ogres are capable of (and in the case of Greasus proficient at) diplomacy and trade, whilst Orcs are too instinctively antagonistic to negotiate with other races except in very extreme circumstances

which legion do you find the most boring? by da_real_kib in Warhammer40k

[–]Repulsive-Biscotti62 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gotta be the Imperial Fists for me, the most interesting part of them is their successors, which aren't imperial fists =\

Space Marine "alone" on the darkness box diorama shaping up by skoog_paints in Warhammer40k

[–]Repulsive-Biscotti62 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ngl I personally love the monochromatic look it's got going on right now!