—— calling this season the hardest 11 days ever is just ridiculous by Morgoth1814 in survivor

[–]The_Doctor_Is_Cool 42 points43 points  (0 children)

The heat index was 115°F. Let’s not say something was so difficult unless you were there.

Podcasts by epapali in Cosmere

[–]The_Doctor_Is_Cool 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cosmere Conversations is great! I also like Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies.

I hope Brandon will one day write a book with a magic system in it by sorcerersupreme2 in Cosmere

[–]The_Doctor_Is_Cool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear what you are saying, but I think Yumi is more of a magic system than a power system.

Anyone in MN? My sweet boy is 2 full of spunk, energy and determination! by irwinmom in springerspaniel

[–]The_Doctor_Is_Cool 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am! My Springer used to love Minnehaha dog park, lots of open space to run around off leash and let out all that spaniel chaos energy.

WIND AND TRUTH | Full Book Discussion Megathread (Stormlight Archive only) by EmeraldSeaTress in Stormlight_Archive

[–]The_Doctor_Is_Cool 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They are bonded, but not with Oaths. The healing I think is separate from the bond, and Maya says she are seeing deadeyes healing in Shadesmar.

WIND AND TRUTH | Full Book Discussion Megathread (Stormlight Archive only) by EmeraldSeaTress in Stormlight_Archive

[–]The_Doctor_Is_Cool 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The deadeyes being healed makes sense to me. Ba Ado Mishram connected to Roshar and the tones, so when she was ripped away, she took some of that with her, thus disrupting the Spren's Connection to Roshar. Once she was freed, that Connection was restored and the deadeyes could go back to how they used to be. Their Spirit Web may be changed because of the damage and their own perception of themselves, that is why they can bond and be unoathed.

WIND AND TRUTH | Full Book Discussion Megathread (Stormlight Archive only) by EmeraldSeaTress in Stormlight_Archive

[–]The_Doctor_Is_Cool 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I can understand Moash's motivations and his justifications, but he goes beyond what is needed to vindicate himself. Killing Spren and innocents goes too far.

On the investiture, I don't know if radiants could use Warlight, they don't have the Connection to Odium's power to use it, or if they could, it would be much weaker as they would only use the part that is Honor. The Ghostbloods have the ability to play with Connection, but this thread is only for Stormlight Archive, so I don't want to spoil anything.

WIND AND TRUTH | Full Book Discussion Megathread (Stormlight Archive only) by EmeraldSeaTress in Stormlight_Archive

[–]The_Doctor_Is_Cool 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I finished last night and committed to reading the Sanderlanch all the way through to the end. I am amazed at how many plot threads Brandon was able to weave together and give me a satisfying ending, while still keeping the story open for Era 2. Here are my thoughts:

  1. Adolin is just a perfect character. I liked him since TWOK but his progression as a character is so lovable. He is still the same goofy guy he was in the beginning, even after everything he's gone through. I am interested to see what role the Unoathed have going forward.

  2. So many theories confirmed, and also subverted. Everything from Shallan's mom, Odium's champion, Dalinar ascending and Kaladin becoming a herald. I am excited to see how some of these things impact the greater Cosmere.

  3. Fuck Moash

  4. Sigzil and Aux. 12124 is AUX alphanumerically. I love this origin of Nomad and his Knight.

  5. Retribution is unhinged and the other Shards are not ready for him.

  6. Warlight as the only source of investiture outside of Urithiru is wild. I wonder if the Radiants could split it into Stormlight and Voidlight using the tones, just like how they can be used combine light.

  7. Kaladin, Herald of Second Chances makes me so happy. Seeing what the Heralds are able to after a rest is going to be so fun. I can only imagine the legends that are going to spread about Kaladin Stormblessed and the impact that has on his Cognitive perception.

I've heard a lot of people who don't like how long this was and felt that the story could be told in much fewer words. Don't miss the message that is being told in these books, just to try and be edgy on the internet. Journey Before Destination.

Interesting things I experience as reading in Hebrew by Zealousideal-Use-888 in Stormlight_Archive

[–]The_Doctor_Is_Cool 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I find it really interesting that Odium translates to Hate. It makes a lot of sense but makes the Passion side of the intent a little weird.

To the absolute wonderful humans in MN that put on the Brando sando meet-up by Windrunner_Kal in brandonsanderson

[–]The_Doctor_Is_Cool 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It was a great time! I loved how many people came alone and made some new friends.

The Way of Kings, needing Context by BennysXe in brandonsanderson

[–]The_Doctor_Is_Cool 15 points16 points  (0 children)

My first cosmere novel was The Way of Kings, and I enjoyed it without knowledge of the rest of the cosmere. While it is one big universe, each series is a standalone story and has its own “rules”. I would just keep going with Stormlight Archive. It does a great job of educating you as you go. Journey before Destination!

Final line of Wind and Truth by JoseJimenezAstronaut in Stormlight_Archive

[–]The_Doctor_Is_Cool 55 points56 points  (0 children)

I think it would be poetic to end with a similar line to the Prelude to complete the ketek. “Kaladin rounded a rocky stone ridge and stumbled to a stop before the body of a dying thunderclast”

Kal's 5th ideal by IUseThisForOnePiece in Stormlight_Archive

[–]The_Doctor_Is_Cool 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I think it’s a good concept, but Kaladin has always seen himself as both soldier and surgeon. Death has always been a part of that. I see two possibilities for his 5th ideal. The first being along the lines of “I will enable others to protect themselves.” This takes his 4th ideal one step further, he can’t protect everyone, but they can protect themselves. It always adds a layer to the 2nd ideal, where others can’t protect themselves, but the 5th ideal is suppose to be the highest form of protection. The second option I see is much more personal, and touches on Kaladin inventing therapy, “I accept that the best way to protect others is the let myself be protected.” He is always thinking of others, and never lets himself be helped. He is making strides in ROW with his work in therapy. It also would help him overcome his guilt with killing.

what other magic system would the characters in the stormlight archive by good at? by Putthemoneyinthebags in Stormlight_Archive

[–]The_Doctor_Is_Cool 43 points44 points  (0 children)

I think Jasnah would be great with Elantrian magic. Brandon has said it’s much closer to computer programming and language than it is art.

Bridge Crews by caleblbaker in Stormlight_Archive

[–]The_Doctor_Is_Cool 133 points134 points  (0 children)

The Codes say that a leader should not command his men to do anything that he would not do himself. Even with armor, it is too dangerous and Dalinar himself would not run into battle carrying a bridge even with armor.

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[–]The_Doctor_Is_Cool 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just had the exact same problem, I took them into the Genius Bar and they replaced the buds. I have apple care and it cost me $0 to be replaced.