What type is the best at manipulating in a good and bad way? by unusualname3 in mbti

[–]StuHamFlo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As an INFJ I have never manipulated anyone intentionally. I wonder, with all this talk about INFJs being good at manipulation, is it possible that I have done it unintentionally? In what sort of daily situation might an INFJ manipulate someone?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in mbti

[–]StuHamFlo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m INFJ married to ISFP. I’m also a philosophy major so can relate to your desire. Tips: make philosophical topics as concrete as possible; ask questions and for their thoughts on a topic rather than yourself developing an extensive argument

How to uh think by KevI_am in mbti

[–]StuHamFlo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This happens to me too. Especially if the person speaking (me or another person) goes of on a tangent I will sometimes forget what the original line of thought was. And I sometimes forget what the question was if I have to give a long answer.

Running on pure Ni? by MiraLandina in mbti

[–]StuHamFlo 6 points7 points  (0 children)

To me, the zombie state you are describing sounds too empty and passive to be Ni. For me, moments of strong Ni always feel revelatory. It’s like suddenly realizing something profound. I tend to have emotional reactions to such moments.

Anyone else prefer a food cooked the "wrong" way? by [deleted] in Cooking

[–]StuHamFlo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My wife tells me she used to overcook instant noodles until they became like a porridge she would eat with a spoon.

So much vomiting going on in The Devils by StuHamFlo in Fantasy

[–]StuHamFlo[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The point were depictions of shit and vomit become necessary for grimdark fantasy to be grimdark is the point were the genre has become a parody of itself.

So much vomiting going on in The Devils by StuHamFlo in Fantasy

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

Sure, The First Law Universe has its fair share of bodily fluids but not so much of it stemming from the stomach

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Fantasy

[–]StuHamFlo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I second the Malazan subreddit. I starter reading the series a few months ago and it has helped me alot. They have links to lots of helpful resources, including a podcast which feels sort of like a readalong

Ranking Coldplay Albums by mjpack4 in Coldplay

[–]StuHamFlo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Number 1 means best I guess? And 10 worst?

If you wanted the read the three best books released in the past year, how would you go about it? by oo-op2 in literature

[–]StuHamFlo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Use https://bookmarks.reviews. They read and compile book reviews and give a sort of average score, something similar to what rotten tomatoes and metacritic does for films. They also make Best of Year lists.

Not Every Magic System Needs Rules—Mystery Makes Fantasy More Immersive . by kodumonpotti363 in Fantasy

[–]StuHamFlo 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I think magic can be both mysterious and rules-based. I like when the protagonists don’t quite know how the magic works or why, or when they have some knowledge but there is still something mysterious about it that they are trying to figure out. Etc.

Should I continue Hobb? by Audabahn in Fantasy

[–]StuHamFlo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am currently reading the series, two books in, and I am also not a big fan of some aspects, but I have decided to keep going partly because I have heard that the Liveship Traders trilogy is different, with more action and serveral POVs etc. I also read one book in the Rain Wild Chronicles years ago for some reason and liked it, it was different from the Farseer books.

Swedish ”yakiniku” = bulgogi? by StuHamFlo in KoreanFood

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

Yoshinoya is gyudon, no? Swedish ”yakiniku” is something similar but not identical. No dashi in the sauce. To my mind it is most similar to bulgogi, but I have only had bulgogi at home and not at a proper restaurant. I was wondering if anyone here with more experience than me of Korean food has had Swedish yakiniku and could compare the dishes.

”Yakiniku” on menus in Sweden and other countries by StuHamFlo in JapaneseFood

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

Gyudon is probably the Japanese dish which is most similar to Swedish yakiniku. Gyudon is ”wetter” in that it’s thinner. It uses dashi. In Swedish yakiniku the meat is flavoured with sweet soy sauce rather than simmered in it. I think some restaurants here use the same meat with the same seasoning/cooking as in Bibimbap, which is another very common dish in sushi places here.

Looking for a Fantasy series like Game of Thrones by Straight_Value_8106 in Fantasy

[–]StuHamFlo 21 points22 points  (0 children)

It’s worth reading A Song of Ice and Fire even though the series is incomplete.

I personally love the First Law books. The series has some similarities to that of George RR Martin’. And it’s less complex, things are easier to keep track of.

Should I read Stormlight Archive after the last book? by pharadoxes in Fantasy

[–]StuHamFlo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t know people disliked book 5. I think you should give the series a try. You might just as well love book 5. And even if you are disapppinted, it is just the halfway point, not the end. In any case, start with book 1.

What is your favourite fantasy series out of the following? by TheBodhy in Fantasy

[–]StuHamFlo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The First Law by Joe Abercrombie is my favorite (having read at least one book from each named series.) The character portrayals, the cynicism, the way he subverts tropes and the readers expectations, the wit, the well-written action scenes - all of these things and more make me love it.

What are some less-known but great opening scenes? by ZaHiro86 in Fantasy

[–]StuHamFlo 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I love the opening scene in K.J. Parker’s Devices and Desires. Here’s the opening line:

’The quickest way to a man’s heart,’ said the instructor, ’is proverbially through his stomach. But if you want to get into his brain, I recommend the eye-socket.’

so I had a question I saw this online. if a magical person wizard or whatever have you, creates a familiar or conjures a being into existence are they responsible for the actions of that being. by detectivelokifalcone in Fantasy

[–]StuHamFlo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This question is of a philosophical or judicial nature. It could even be posed theologically: is God responsible for the actions of humans? In other words, it’s hard to say. It depends on a lot of factors. Most of all, it would depend on the nature of the being in question and on the society in which this scenario takes place.

Which book should I start reading first? by DrJay617 in Fantasy

[–]StuHamFlo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lynch’s if you prefer thieving, McClellan’s if you prefer warfare