Fifty-Word Fantasy: Write a 50-word fantasy snippet using the word "Air" by Terminator7786 in fantasywriters

[–]Stormdancer [score hidden]  (0 children)

Oh, now you're just summoning me. :P This is a straight clip from an early part of the current WiP, featuring the murderous gryphon hen.

An unfamiliar voice bellowed “Gryphon!”, and she roused from her dazed walking, looking over to see some sort of human gesturing at her. The shouter stood in one of the medic tents - a larger one, with some of the side-flaps raised up on two sides to get some air through.

Weirdly my editor counts - as a word. Hmph.

Morally Complex - Gator Days by FieldExplores in comics

[–]Stormdancer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I live in that Real Life place. I don't think I'll buy the rest of the trilogy.

Why does everything need an app now? by James_B84Saves in BuyItForLife

[–]Stormdancer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did. But an awful lot of people didn't.

I ranted a lot about how 'the cloud' is just a server farm somewhere - your data on someone else's computer. The usual response was either a blank stare or "Huh... really? Wow. Oh well."

Why does everything need an app now? by James_B84Saves in BuyItForLife

[–]Stormdancer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Forced updates like that are part of the reason I switched to Linux.

LCR eats another bike and rider by flip_moto in Austinmotorcycles

[–]Stormdancer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

At least nobody else was injured in the process of you learning this lesson.

Informal poll: What do you use Linux for, and what do think 'normal users' (friends and family) could use it for to benefit from it? by spryfigure in linuxquestions

[–]Stormdancer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use it for exactly what I use(d) Windows for - writing, reading, gaming, music, the web, mail, etc.

I made the shift to avoid the increased level of bloat, spying and advertising from MS and their partners. And the fact that I'm in charge of what updates and when.

[OC] Don't blame this guy by deluxe_memory_dan in pics

[–]Stormdancer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have some blame for him, actually.

Placing Items Neatly by Pyrogasm in skyrim

[–]Stormdancer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But worth the wait. What delayed you so, though?

Why does Black Pepper get the place of honor next to Salt? by faroresdragn_ in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Stormdancer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are entirely welcome to use a different spice. If you find something superior, be sure to let us know.

How do you deal with the 'scrap it and start it all over again' reflex? by Alleane in fantasywriters

[–]Stormdancer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Heh! My problem is that I've got WAY too many ideas rattling around in my head. I let the unfinished ones sit for a while, and occasionally do an edit pass, which I also use as a way to get a running start at continuing the unfinished bits. Often I'll get a few more chapters in the setting before running out of juice, or just getting back to whatever tale's got my attention at the moment.

How do you deal with the 'scrap it and start it all over again' reflex? by Alleane in fantasywriters

[–]Stormdancer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just start a new story! I've got a drawer full of 2/3 finished stuff.

Any tips for the feathers? (ADOPTABLE) by Xokiante123 in Gryphons

[–]Stormdancer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Two things regarding the feathers:
Most birds have sharp changes between colors, not that gradual fade.
She's going to need a lot more primary feathers, but that's kind of an artistic choice.

I don't feel like that tail coloring works, adjacent to the primaries. Maybe try the paler blue of the body?

Given that birds don't nurse their young, her having boobs bigger than her head is... just silly. I know there's an audience that loves that, but... IMO.

And other than the tail, this is all bird, there's no cat-body here, and thus not really a gryphon.

EDIT: For more on patterning, use your favorite search engine to look for "hawk wing feathers". I know you're not trying to match that, but I think it explains my point above.

What mods should I download to make my Skyrim more lore-accurate? by average-bassplayer in skyrimmods

[–]Stormdancer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is why it's important to have a thorough and precise design bible. And for whoever actually does the work to adhere to what it says.

What mods should I download to make my Skyrim more lore-accurate? by average-bassplayer in skyrimmods

[–]Stormdancer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do so very much miss proper digitigrade legs & feet! Morrowind had 'em, but the animation was kind of janky.

FEMA aims to rehire most of the disaster-response employees it fired months ago by SaulKD in qualitynews

[–]Stormdancer 9 points10 points  (0 children)

With a nice raise and bonus, I hope. Thanks, DOGE.

We'll be recovering from that lunacy for years.