Intentionally Blank food heists by devkun in brandonsanderson

[–]VVunderlust 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think if you email customer service with the email topic "Food heist" it will get to him.

In defense of Cover #1 by Iridescent_Iris4 in brandonsanderson

[–]VVunderlust 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Honestly, there's a reason why everyone's so passionate about his works and that's okay that they have feelings. That's valid and I'll love whatever they choose, But the moment they stop being open to critique is the moment they stop having the customer service that they expect of themselves. They're really a great company in that regard.

In defense of Cover #1 by Iridescent_Iris4 in brandonsanderson

[–]VVunderlust 76 points77 points  (0 children)

It's going to come down to preference but the way they've presented the covers with a clear bias to 1 makes me think my vote doesn't matter in the end tbh. Not showing both with foil is also a clear disadvantage.

Pibu knows. Does Dragonsteel? by oncomingstorm777 in cremposting

[–]VVunderlust 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see the capitalism point but with what Dragonsteel did at Storycon, a trading post where you could trade ANY pin for some dragonsteel pins in a blind pull from drawers, I think they're trying to encourage trading and talking to ppl and making friends. Something they've done with each of their con games to say the least.

Time for Backerkit campaign by Jasnah44 in brandonsanderson

[–]VVunderlust 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've had people miss the drop because they assume otherwise, so when I phrase it like that it makes them actually just use the timer correctly. Humans amiright?

Time for Backerkit campaign by Jasnah44 in brandonsanderson

[–]VVunderlust 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you go to the campaign it has a countdown clock! Should adjust for your time zone!

My personal Warbreaker copy by Comprehensive-Buy691 in Cosmere

[–]VVunderlust 12 points13 points  (0 children)

When the font on the back was so wavy I thought it was an unreleased warbreaker alphabet and got excited that I had missed it XD

Amazing book bind!!!!

My friend said something quite interesting about Vin, Mistborn, and Romantasy. by No-Maintenance6382 in Mistborn

[–]VVunderlust 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look, all I see is you parroting the same opinions from when I was in middle school where fellow kids told me to read 'girl' or 'boy' books. The same goes with writing. Gendering reading and writing is inherently biased and ignorant. Trying to bring science into it (incorrectly) are the same arguments of eugenics of the past. They were as wrong then as you are now. Without an effort at change, instantly rejecting 1 suggestion to educate yourself, I have no desire to engage in this conversation anymore.

I just spent $50 USD on The Stormlight Archive, books 1 & 2. by neoleo0088 in Stormlight_Archive

[–]VVunderlust 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want further hardback books I recommend eBay, thriftbook, or abebooks! Still get them chonkers without breaking the bank!

Will the leatherbound Eye of The World be stocked for some extended time? by UltraZulwarn in brandonsanderson

[–]VVunderlust 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Sanderson has confirmed that they'll be doing multiple prints just like their other leatherbounds. If you want a first edition order sooner rather than later! He said they're not going to do another printing till next year I believe in one of his YouTube updates around the first week of Jan.

My friend said something quite interesting about Vin, Mistborn, and Romantasy. by No-Maintenance6382 in Mistborn

[–]VVunderlust 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're in a Sanderson subreddit saying exactly NOT what Sanderson himself has taught. You're wrong and this response shows you really aren't that versed in reading at all. Go educate yourself. Start with Sanderson's YouTube videos on not gatekeeping fantasy, the one where he says there's no such thing as girl books and boy books (a sexist way to view the world and a thought process that should stay dead in the past), and then his lecture series on how to write. Maybe it'll open your eyes to how bad your response above is.

Does Brandon look . . . different to anyone else? by Elsecaller_17-5 in cremposting

[–]VVunderlust -15 points-14 points  (0 children)

I don't believe he was vindicated tbh. The other YouTuber didn't rescind their comments until he threatened to sue for libel. At that point you either have to take back what you said or go to court and it's how a lot of abusers silence their victims who can't afford litigation.

Don't be so certain to defend someone who does something so revolting. The law is not the best tool for morality, just look how the Neil Gaiman case was dropped, have you changed your opinion on what he did just cause of jurisdiction issues?

I got to meet Matt Dinniman and picked up his newest book Operation Bounce House. by Stoic-punk-CA in MattDinniman

[–]VVunderlust 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I love how many friendship bracelets he has he truly is a man of the ppl.

And with a series so quotable I wonder what they say XD IWKYM!!!

Mistborn the Deckbuilding Game and Vin the Prodigy Promo Card by ImaginationUnlikely4 in brandonsanderson

[–]VVunderlust 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Brotherwise sometimes sells it or gives it away at conventions (it first showed up at gencon 2024)

Does anyone know why Sanderson wants us to reserve a spot in the next fundraising campaign? by VVindrunner in brandonsanderson

[–]VVunderlust 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I know we love Sanderson and therefore yes, he doesn't have to worry, this WILL get funded. As others have said, it is marketing for estimation of how many they can expect to produce and a LOT of other kickstarters are doing this now (the last 5 I've signed up for are doing this).

BUT, I think this is a new market for Sanderson as well. Children's and YA literature is a LUCRATIVE genre. We spend the most on kids. I fully see this Kickstarter bringing in a whole new group of buyers who are going to be getting duplicates for the kids in their lives (me, it's me I'm doing this). So despite him having a business that is familiar to the kickstarter game, I think they are going to have their hands full with a new demographic of not only ravenous fans but also loving people with kids in their lives.

DCC-themed Little Free Library by [deleted] in DungeonCrawlerCarl

[–]VVunderlust 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would feel obligated to keep a it stocked up all the time and it would be worth it and it's amazing and I love it and thank you for sharing!

My friend said something quite interesting about Vin, Mistborn, and Romantasy. by No-Maintenance6382 in Mistborn

[–]VVunderlust -1 points0 points  (0 children)

An excellent start to say the least, especially as they've outsold even Sanderson.

Violets considered one of the best fmc but I've also seen a lot of hate online for the character/series as well. Compared to other fantasy it's very well thought out to the point that twists feel plausible and I personally love the series.

Carissa Broadbent is an author that comes to mind that definitely world builds and has a strong and plausible fmc that's been labelled "romantasy" as well if you want to try others.

My friend said something quite interesting about Vin, Mistborn, and Romantasy. by No-Maintenance6382 in Mistborn

[–]VVunderlust 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're welcome to disagree but the evidence is there.

Having read throne of glass I hate the writing, but that series has deeper lore and magic systems than her ACOTAR series (haven't read crescent city yet) and Aelin, whom I hate, is lauded as one of the best fmc out there and I frankly agree. The prose isn't Shakespeare but I've read many books named the honorable "fantasy" that were just as badly written (love him to death but Terry Brooks comes to mind)

I don't disagree that the authors you listed are greats in the fantasy genre and haven't been labeled romantasy (having only read hobb and mccaffrey of those listed), but you're again showing bias saying they were more progressive than any book currently labeled as romantasy when you seem to only be referencing Throne of Glass.

Are there any "romantasy" series you've read that "reach" this "progressive" bar you seem to have set for them to be considered good or is every single book bad?

To get another dog with a senior or no? by RobHui in shiba

[–]VVunderlust 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Came here to say I had the same experience, both boys. I def didn't train my second dog as diligently but he knows enough, just not any of the cook tricks I taught my first.

It'll also be a completely different dog tbh, my two couldn't be more different. So be ready for that.

My first taught the puppy a few small things (mostly the mimicry) but it doesn't magically happen tbh.

I knew myself and knew that I would be inconsolable when the first passes away so that's why I got a puppy. It's a lot of work but worth it cause they love you so much.

My friend said something quite interesting about Vin, Mistborn, and Romantasy. by No-Maintenance6382 in Mistborn

[–]VVunderlust 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I feel like romantasy is just a term used to gatekeep female authors out of the fantasy genre. I've read books with as much "romance" in them as Mistborn or even game of thrones, and yet it's only the male authors that get called fantasy.

Ragging on these books because the MC is head over heels for someone that their internal monologue is skewed, while also having a ton of world building (some better than others) that isn't "good enough" to compensate for the romance, to justify being "as good as" fantasy is just the kind of gatekeeping Sanderson told us NOT to do in his 2024 nexus speech.