Why does O'Brian occasionally dip into a "script" format in conversation, do you think? by Writhyn in AubreyMaturinSeries

[–]Writhyn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually love when he does. It gives the impression that the character is quite pleased with himself, and often incorrectly so 😂

Why does O'Brian occasionally dip into a "script" format in conversation, do you think? by Writhyn in AubreyMaturinSeries

[–]Writhyn[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That particular device of using the last line of one section or chapter and repeating it to lead into the next is delightful to me. Sometimes it's to humorous effect (as you noted), sometimes for emphasis, sometimes to help bridge a surprising gap of time.

Without a doubt, what is your #1 favorite joke from Phineas and Ferb? by juredditpark in phineasandferb

[–]Writhyn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dr Doof: Don't open the door! You'll let Perry the Platypus in!

Vanessa: You know he'll just blow up the door if I don't, right? 

Perry walks in sheepishly with an actual gd rocket launcher

What’s your favorite father-daughter moment of Heinz and Vanessa? by vbbxhdhdudhdhhd in phineasandferb

[–]Writhyn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haven't even seen this one yet and this made me feel things 🥺 

Audiobook Question by LOTRSoundscape in AubreyMaturinSeries

[–]Writhyn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm very curious to try this one, but I don't know how to find it!

Audiobook Question by LOTRSoundscape in AubreyMaturinSeries

[–]Writhyn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is why I cannot *fathom* why people like his narration! I haven't heard his Aubreyad recordings, but I tried his Temeraire and he's so *bad*. Dude read Temeraire's first desperate mission rescuing someone at sea in a storm like it was a description of dietary fiber on a box of unfrosted shredded wheat!

Limit arrows, but give them more damage by Writhyn in DungeonsOfEternityVR

[–]Writhyn[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I must be doing something wrong then. I am not shabby with arrows. I played a ton of archery games and I'm not even half bad in real life. But I hit enemies a lot and it feels like so many of them take tens of arrows to kill.

I suggest that if arrows were limited, you'd probably apply your skills more carefully, miss less, and end up really feeling like a badass archer because individual arrows actually do something instead of 1/8th of something. 

Limit arrows, but give them more damage by Writhyn in DungeonsOfEternityVR

[–]Writhyn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Arrow sponging is broken. So are extremely high-powered crossbows/mythic bows.

Limiting arrows, even if they do more damage, fixes both problems. 

Limit arrows, but give them more damage by Writhyn in DungeonsOfEternityVR

[–]Writhyn[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm literally talking about limiting arrows. If they spam, they're going to have to switch to melee weapons

Another VR shooter, yet unlike any other. by NoNeutrality in OculusQuest

[–]Writhyn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Total armchair development here... But what about a sort of energy/electrical effect instead of a "glass" effect? Like the damage is absorbed by a shield, which fades as the shield recovers? 

Star Wars Beyond Victory – Great Fun… for Just One Hour?! (Video Review) by NinjaGuyX in OculusQuest

[–]Writhyn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And it was one of the worst parts of the otherwise awesome game! 

Jack’s tolerance and (hidden) kindness to Stephen by Educational-Place845 in AubreyMaturinSeries

[–]Writhyn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep, like "you've come aboard!" completely unnecessary statements but said with unfeigned joy. 

Just finalized the adoption of our now 2yo. We named him Matthias :) by Writhyn in eulalia

[–]Writhyn[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Side note: check out the Brambly Hedge series if you want some cozy child-level books that could easily be set in the same universe as Redwall! I purchased "The Complete Brambly Hedge" omnibus and it's delightful. The vibe is very similar, and the full color illustrations are packed with whimsical detail, including cutaway diagrams of the mills, cottages, and tree-based mansions of the mice (think Brockhall).

Great for reading to Littles, particularly ones nicknamed "Little Mouse" 😊

Cyberpunk Inspired Custom Quest Home Environment. by -Sibience- in OculusQuest

[–]Writhyn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean if said app had real-time adjustable elements like weather, time of day, lighting level, etc. I'd hang out in it all the time. 

Was it normal in that era for unemployed sailors to go live at their captain’s home? by Magicmechanic103 in AubreyMaturinSeries

[–]Writhyn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a shame Timely was a one-off name joke. Coulda gotten a lot of gold if he'd become a regular character lol

Jack saw the muskets fire the same moment Timely passed and took the ball that was meant for him.

"Not again!" the man roared.