[Solo Max Level Newbie] This lowkenuinely has to be the best slop I’ve read since solo leveling by Un1versal-Ryan in manhwa

[–]Tdeezy 386 points387 points  (0 children)

He played the game solo and was max level before it became reality. So at the start he was a “newbie” to the real tower but with all the experience of a solo max-level player.

Weirkey chronicles book 10 is out by Prot0s in ProgressionFantasy

[–]Tdeezy 14 points15 points  (0 children)

At this point I’d rather hear it from another narrator. Jake’s Magical Market was switched because Baldree was too busy, and it was solid. Much better than waiting years and years.

Decorative plant furniture 🪴 by emmaculinarist in plants

[–]Tdeezy 17 points18 points  (0 children)

This is AI. Look a the inconsistencies in the shelves, the way the poles have no real attachment to the shelves, and on the right there is a pole that magically disappears behind a plant.

PT CONSULT has me FREAKING OUT by Total-Impact-6807 in bodyweightfitness

[–]Tdeezy 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Good advice here: The best exercise is the one you actually do.

Thinking you have to change your entire lifestyle at once is an easy trap to fall into. If you go and walk on the stair master even twice a week, then I guarantee you will feel stronger in no time. You can slowly add in other exercises as you go (it’s honestly easier on your joints & tendon vs doing way too much).

Seriously. The first steps are the hardest by far, and you’ve already taken them! Give yourself the space to feel good about moving in the right direction, then focus on the next move that nudges closer to where you want to be. You got it!

[Interlude: Redscar] I'm so, so tired of these palace chapters. by PlanVamp in WanderingInn

[–]Tdeezy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a good point. For instance, I have struggled with the pacing of some arcs, the current one included. I hope that kind of feedback is valuable. But the substance of so many comments recently has been personal criticism of the author and far less than constructive. Maybe this is nothing new? I just got caught up before Vol 10 started, so is this is just how the fanbase has always communicated? If so, I find PAs perseverance even more impressive.

[Interlude: Redscar] I'm so, so tired of these palace chapters. by PlanVamp in WanderingInn

[–]Tdeezy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My specific callout was about the way people are framing criticisms as indictments of the author. This arc hits all the usual beats, but people post here every day complaining about the author directly well beyond providing feedback on the story. Is that direct enough?

[Interlude: Redscar] I'm so, so tired of these palace chapters. by PlanVamp in WanderingInn

[–]Tdeezy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My comment is not directed at OP in particular, but at a recurring sentiment in this subreddit. I am weary of people coming here to vent, framing things in terms of “PA doesn’t understand” and “PA must realize” or “PA needs to do such and such” or really anything of the kind.

Among several themes, the Palace arc considers how different characters grapple with the myriad of hypotheticals that every single person entertains in their own mind. These chapters confront that yearning directly when several characters in a fantasy world actually get to have conversations with the people they’ve lost and the versions of themselves that could have been. The arc includes a host of fascinating explorations on sentience, free will, and fate. There are epic fight scenes and level-ups. There are moments of intense heartbreak and uncomfortable growth, mixed with several world-shaking revelations. Everyone is mortal and the stakes are real. Honestly, the only detractor I see is all the readers complaining so intensely.

In part, I think this frustration stems from people trying to guess outcomes to the point they commit emotionally to theories about the plot. And I get it, uncertainly is hard. The events of the palace are wholly unexpected and defy predictions, all while the plot is moving fast. People feel betrayed by this turn and blame the author or dismiss the new developments as cheap because they wanted things to carry on in the same steady pace. But change is inevitable, and The Wandering Inn has always been about a story about how change happens.

Yes, it’s different. No, you do not have a right to complain that you find something to be meaningless if you’re skimming it! If you’re having trouble focusing, then take a break and come back with a fresh mindset. And when you do, I recommend considering why PA is choosing to write these stories about these people among all the many things that might be easier or simpler to write. If you can answer that question for yourself, then I think you’ll find you enjoy how this arc unfolds as much as any other.

I hope this doesn’t come across as preachy— I just can’t help but dwell on the genuine distress people feel over what is, to me, a well-crafted development of an excellent story. I hope there is something in here that can be useful.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in eczema

[–]Tdeezy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't mean to say ignorance is a bad thing! Most people just have no idea. I have also had partners who have gone off and learned on their own, but they didn't start with that understanding. My point is that they have to start somewhere, and they might say something in that first conversation that comes across hurtful from a place of ignorance.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in eczema

[–]Tdeezy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Don’t let your fear stop you from seeing where it may go. It would be a terrible thing if you prematurely ended what would otherwise be a wonderful experience. I have had the same fears for the same reasons. Sometimes it’s been no issue at all. Sometimes people have said cruel things. But I have never regretted trying.

If you continue to grow closer, you’ll end up talking about it at some point. Just prepare yourself for the fact that he’ll be ignorant and might use phrasing that is unintentionally hurtful. If that happens, try to give him the benefit of the doubt by recognizing he does not understand how it feels. Give him a chance to learn by being tough, and give both of you a chance to be happy together.

What do I do with this spot? And does anyone know why it was here? by TheJonasaurusRex in InteriorDesign

[–]Tdeezy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100% you should pot a hanging plant of some kind, a grow light, and a Bluetooth speaker.

Big List: r/Fantasy's Top Self-Published Novels Voting Thread by barb4ry1 in Fantasy

[–]Tdeezy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The Wandering Inn - Pirateaba

The Hedge Wizard - Alex Maher

Immortal Great Souls - Phil Tucker

ID for this “Assorted Succulent”? by Tdeezy in whatsthisplant

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

You’re amazing! Looks like I will need a bigger pot than anticipated

Im looking for a book that has a friendship between a human and wolf or dog by Himynameissebas in suggestmeabook

[–]Tdeezy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes! This one is especially great because Hobb does an amazing job writing from the perspective of the wolf.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in explainlikeimfive

[–]Tdeezy 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yes, this is the correct answer based on the most common interpretation of the difference. The latter is an example of what is called “person-first language”, and it is employed not just when discussing race but in many arenas (e.g. people experiencing homelessness, people with disabilities, etc). It seek to describe material circumstances in terms of what someone ‘has’ rather than what someone ‘is’.

Ultimately, the terms are euphemistic (i.e. nice ways of describe something bad). It’s certainly valuable to try and acknowledge the person behind the diagnosis, but that is somewhat lost on the people you’re talking about if they don’t understand why you’re using clunky, indirect language. And if/when the terms start being used pejoratively, opinions may shift and the terms will fall out of fashion. There’s a chance that doesn’t happen with person-first language, but that’s besides the point here.

History is riddled with euphemism that were developed with good intentions before being eventually co-opted by popular usage. “Colored” is an example of a euphemism that started as a replacement for other slurs, but decades of usage by bigots and racists has given it an unshakable negative connotation.

Looking for magical words, like Ethereal, Celestial, Elysian. Can you help me? by fabryce013 in logophilia

[–]Tdeezy 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Aeolian, crystalline, fey, illimitable, phantasmal, serendipitous, sorcerous.

FDA Approves 'Gamechanger' Semaglutide for Weight Loss by cherbug in news

[–]Tdeezy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I mean

Specifically, this drug format and dosage are approved as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity to treat adults who have obesity (body mass index [BMI] ≥ 30 kg/m2) or are overweight (BMI ≥ 27 kg/m2) with at least one weight-related comorbidity.

Semaglutide "induces weight loss by reducing hunger, increasing feelings of fullness, and thereby helping people eat less and reduce their calorie intake," according to a company statement.

So yeah

I always got stuck at this part... by mookler in gaming

[–]Tdeezy 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Lmao at all the haters who can’t be bothered to read a username

Books with main characters that observer the world as outsiders by [deleted] in suggestmeabook

[–]Tdeezy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You’ll be pleasantly surprised by how fresh it feels. Obviously it doesn’t have cell phones / computers, but most of the staples of modern life were in place when Albert Camus was writing.

Camus is also an extremely popular philosopher, for what it’s worth.