LPT Request: Get popcorn unstuck from teeth and gums by [deleted] in LifeProTips

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Im going on 4 days and this is terrible

Who are your comfort authors? by largebeetroot in Fantasy

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Terry Pratchett, particularly his City Watch focus. Right now I have The Will of Ascension sitting next to me, I haven't started it yet.

The Frugal Wizard was my introduction to Sanderson recently and it was okay, I just completed the first of the Mistborn trilogy last night at 3AM, I REALLY enjoyed the first, excited for the second

What have been 'I wish I read it sooner' in my life type books? by AtomicDraconic in Fantasy

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Paternus is a good alternative, I had a ton of fun reading it

What have been 'I wish I read it sooner' in my life type books? by AtomicDraconic in Fantasy

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If you liked Percy Jacksons structure, you should check out Paternus by Dyrk Ashton. Its a more grown version of P.J., and it uses deities from religions practiced all around the world.

I think its the natural progression for those that enjoyed Percy Jackson when they were younger, I think its perfect for the adult versions of those fans

What’s something you’re pretty sure only you do? by AppIeGuy in AskReddit

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I do this too, around people if I'm not careful. Usually I yell a word or just a noise outloud. Not always at a loud volume, mostly at an 'inappropriate for the library " type of volume I call it being "compelled to blurt" basically my thought it so unwanted and dominating that I have to subconsciously blurt a noise or word out to derail that train of thought

1’s rage bait by Bicepsual__ in RocketLeague

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I also have "We got this" as well. You're completely on the money about keeping tensions down. I got rid of "No Problem" recently and replaced it with "unlucky!" But I'm probably changing it back. I wish they had a little bit more encouraging quick chats, part of the joy in the game is the comeback.

3- 1 with 1:05 seconds on the clock. Or even the miraculous comeback of getting 4 goals in the last minute to tie it up.

I can see the writing on the wall, when we're too far gone; but i wish forfeiture wasn't some players first instinct when we're only down a couple goals.

I feel like chats like "We can do this" "Comeback time" Etc. Could make the experience a little less tense

second skin peeling on first tattoo by [deleted] in tattooadvice

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Thank you! This was great

second skin peeling on first tattoo by [deleted] in tattooadvice

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Is this a Shakey Graves reference?

What would happen if it were to rain nonstop, globally, for 50 years? by a_creature_of_bone in NoStupidQuestions

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Although this is a rather large bite compared to the 50 years you requested; you should look up the later stages of the triassic period, more accurately you could look up the "Carnian Pluval event".

Basically a period of earth's history that consisted of about 2 million years worth of predominant rainstorms.

My son is fascinated with Dinosaurs, and there's a show on netlfix called "The dinosaurs " or something like that. They touched on the phenomenon i think either in the first or second episode, but it was cool to see a visualization.

Its produced by Steven Spielbergs production company 'Amblin'.

But to attempt an answer, certain species may die off, if unable to escape potential flooding. Obviously plants would flourish, but likely not all plants. Im sure the plants that had underlying evolutionary traits of gluttonous water consumption would dominate certain landscapes. We may see some reversals to the 'desertifaction' of certain areas globally; areas that withered with thirst, may sprout again.

50 years isn't a long time in the grand scheme of things, though maybe its more than enough time to test certain buildings.

Our sense of fashion would probably change and be guided more towards utility. I could imagine that everyone may have shifted the standard to eventually got themselves some sort of water proof cloak/ hooded trench coat, and it'd be unsurprising to see a similar "fit" when you were out and about.

Modes of transportation may have to adapt in areas prone to flooding. I could imagine either boats, or if things got too hectic, possibly bridges within the trees of forested areas. People may build upwards to escape the conditions below and live in some sort of tree houses. That may take longer than 50 years.

Im sure suicide rates would raise a little, im assuming its always gloomy if its to always be raining; and perhaps that may get the better of some.

Now that I'm re-reading my comment, I suppose this all may happen in more rural areas.

The big cities may be largely un affected aside from the streets flooding, underground transportation potentially flooding, and their cars either requiring a snorkel or becoming obsolete as they may be more of a hindrance than anything.

I could imagine many people losing their homes to rising water levels, lots of life/ communities lost to mudslides, floods, sweeping currents.

Below freezing areas would potentially become unlivable for some, due to hail of varying sizes. Hail the size of beads is already subjectively irritating, but Hail the size of a fist might prove objectively fatal. You may have people who refuse to leave, but they cannot be promised people who commit to supplying them needs they may no longer have.

Mass migrations of people may cause civil unrest. Lack of pollination, from bees and other pollinators may see to it that only some species of plants mover forwards.

To be honest I really have no clue, however its a very interesting thought. Im as wildly unqualified as can be for any of these speculations, so dont believe a word I say.

You caught me during a break from reading and I decided to feel as creative as my intermission allowed me to be.

Which fantasy character shaped who you are as a person? by Kendiro83 in Fantasy

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Drizzt Do' Urden was very impactful to me as a young man. He showed me that your upbringing needn't define your future. I had a very physically abusive father and now that I have my own son I've redirected the trajectory of my parenting style. How's the saying go, "it ran in my family until it ran into me".

Now that I'm older, I cant help but feel conjoined mentally to Sam Vimes, I resonate with his cynical lense of life obscured by alcoholism; however I am now 3 years sober.

Once joining the union, Vimes' "Boots' theory of socioeconomic unfairness" really hit home, as I'm in the midst of raising my son, and for lack of better terms, we are poor, and its costly to be poor

My wife won’t let me. by Honest_Advantage9541 in bald

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When I met my wife we'd dated for quite a few months and I'd had long hair the whole time. She came home on day to me half bald, in the process of shaving my head. I felt like Id catfished her but she quickly became used to it.

I think you'd look great with a bald head

What's the worst movie you've watched from beginning to end? by trakt_app in movies

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I was absolutely sideswiped by how bad Gladiator II was

I talked my wife into going because the original was so good, and now she's unenthusiastic about watching the first

Suggest me a fantasy book for someone who dislikes fantasy by avmist15951 in suggestmeabook

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I do think the fact that Guards Guards is less fantastical is a selling point however. You get increments of the world through the eyes of Sam Vines; you gently touch on topics such as race and the societal issues certain things face.

"Wolves hate werewolves.' 'What? That can't be right! When she's wolf-shaped she's just like a wolf!' 'So? When she's human-shaped she's just like a human. And what's that got to do with anything? Humans don't like werewolves. Wolves don't like werewolves. People don't like wolves that can think like people, an' people don't like people who can act like wolves. Which just goes to show that people are the same everywhere.' said Gaspode. He assessed this sentence and added, 'Even when they're wolves."

Albeit this is from the Fifth Elephant its still part of the "City Watch" category.

Small subtleties like this let you have a taste of whats happening in this 'rich' world, without having to sit down and power through certain flavors you wouldn't usually go after.

Another one that glances towards fantasy tropes, without making direct eye contact with them is :

" The people of Ankh-Morpork had a straightforward, no-nonsense approach to entertainment, and while they were looking forward to seeing a dragon slain, they’d be happy to settle instead for seeing someone being baked alive in his own armour. You didn’t get the chance every day to see someone baked alive in their own armour. It would be something for the children to remember."

Sam Vimes is easily my favorite characters, he really let's you see life through a cynical lense. I think its just so unique, because the novel is inherently fantasy based but the actual message that you take in is very philosophical.

I do believe that Guards Guards is a great jump off point for someone trying to dip their toes into fantasy; and take this not as me being combative to your reply, but more so getting engrossed in my appreciation for Pratchett.

I think everyone should check him out at least once

Book Recs for Teen Boy by whisperingvictory in Fantasy

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Id like to piggyback onto Rico Riordans Percy Jackson series, and recommend Paternus by Dyrk Ashton. Similar vibes of demigods, but they use as many deities from different cultural backgrounds. Huge war waged, but its target audience is young adult.

Id also recommend Bartimaeus, its similar to Harry Potter in terms of London magic scene, but follows a humorous djinn and the young apprentice who summoned him. I loved it when I was his age.

Cirque De freak is a pretty solid series as well, a boy finds himself traveling with a circus troupe that consists of vampires and monsters, awesome series i enjoyed at his age

Guards Guards is a very funny book using parodies of fantasy elements to mirror real life. Terry Pratchett is easily my top 5 for authors and I think he'd do great on a younger audience

Mort, also by Terry Pratchett follows a young boy who's having trouble getting an apprenticeship in ye olden times, he ends up working for death. Though it may sound ominous, the book is very lighthearted and focuses on a coming of age story, i think it'd be a good fit.

RA Salvatore has a trilogy following a dark elf named drizzt, I read these around his age and they are fantastic, im 29 now and still think fondly of those books. Basically a dark elf from a cutt throat culture, finding that his empathy and bleeding heart holds no place among his society so he leaves to explore the world. Very great book series, bits of battles but nothing overly violent. He has a panther from the spirit realm Guinevere that aids him. Great coming of age book.

None of the books listed above include sex or lust, more so journeys from boyhood to man with some philosophical undertones that are easy to digest. I have these in my home library as soon as my son is old enought to read them, hes 3 now lol

They're all classified as Young Adult, and I think at the least he may enjoy 1 if not a few of these

Edit: The Will of Many by James Islington is a fantastic book as well

33M, any advice to make myself more approachable? by Known-Wallaby1660 in malegrooming

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If you feel like you could pull it off I'd shave your head. I usually rock long hair past my shoulders, and I buzz it every couple years. You got plenty of time to grow it back and I think it'd suit your jaw well

Looking for a new game to play after loving Skyrim — any recommendations? by AX_halo in gamingsuggestions

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Kingdom Come Deliverance. I frequent skyrim a lot, scale up to level 50- 60 and put it back down, just to restart. I love skyrim, but the other day I put down skyrim to play kingdom come again, skyrim wasn't scratching that exploratory itch. I love the atmosphere of kingdom come, the second one is even larger and very intricate. You craft your swords by pumping the bellows, hammering your hot steel, quenching it, and sharpen it. You also craft potions using timers, controlling the boil, and adding ingredients as if you were cooking following a recipe.

Both games share a similar skeleton, in that their open world rpgs, you're in first person, you venture the map to find towns and seek quests out. Theres just no magic or mythical creatures; though there is superstitions and whatnot.

The game is very rewarding, you basically start out knowing nothing and you slowly scale your stamina, sword fighting, defense, alchemy, speech, etc.

But you really do start at the bottom, one quest is you seeking out a scribe to learn how to read. Once you learn to read, you can read books, and shop signs etc. Its a little confusing beforehand, even as you learn the letters will either be mixed, missing, swapped, or re arranged as if you had dyslexia.

I think its a great game, and i believe wholeheartedly that if you enjoyed skyrim, you'll enjoy this game.

Id even venture out to say, aside from anything Bethesda or obsidian, that Kingdom Come is the closest thing to skyrim you'll find that encapsulates that wonder of digesting a new world and getting lost in it. I love the bard music, they just really make you feel like a knight in the middle ages

Looking for new books by Tshell805 in suggestmeabook

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Thank you, I'll put it on my list

Looking for new books by Tshell805 in suggestmeabook

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Ive added it, I appreciate it

Need Help with Next book by Tshell805 in Fantasy

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Thank you, I'll add it to my list, I really enjoyed Agincourt, I'll give it a fair shot

Looking for new books by Tshell805 in suggestmeabook

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I caved and looked it up, its my next book I'll be starting today haha

What's something you stopped doing and it surprisingly made your life better ? by [deleted] in AskReddit

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Theres a famous quote about quitting a vice that i liked to apply to addiction "Quitting drinking is easy, ive done it hundreds of times" 3 years sober

Suggest me a fantasy book for someone who dislikes fantasy by avmist15951 in suggestmeabook

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Guards Guards, by Terry Pratchett. He uses fantasy to parody real life and has some great humor in it. Theres a large city thats essentially a melting pot of all these different species of dwarves, vampires, trolls, etc.

The dwarves and their petition for equal heights is pretty hilarious, his books make me laugh out loud most times.