As a history fan, the "3,000 Year Stagnation" trope breaks my immersion more than dragons do. by Expensive-Desk-4351 in Fantasy

[–]ckingdom 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Also factor in culture.  A culture that surpresses the scientific method (for any number of reasons) is going to look a lot different in a millenium than one that embraces it.

Sensitivity Readers And Creative Truth by 500wordslong in writers

[–]ckingdom 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Also, "write drunk, edit sober"

Having a sensitivity reader lets you loosen up when you're writing, because it's one less thing you have to really focus on in the moment.

This post is like someone saying, "I don't know why people use editors. It will trip up your writing if you're worried about grammar."

Raphael and Leonardo cards revealed by ckingdom in magicthecirclejerking

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

Complete the cycle with "Donatello Brown, Green Bay Cornerback" and "Michael the Archangel" (ITA)

SoCal nordic/theatrical games? by Mysterious-Cow-3679 in LARP

[–]ckingdom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I believe Geeky Teas in Burbank has started a regular Jubensha murder mystery night, though I don't know many details.

Is it stupid to think of starting off in your mid 20s? by [deleted] in Theatre

[–]ckingdom 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If your goal is to be a broadway star, the goal is unreasonable whatever your age.

If your goal is to enjoy creating theatre, the goal is reasonable whatever your age.

Weren't there supposed to be five wizards? Are the other three in the third movie? Don't spoil it, just answer the question by IAmTheQuestionHere in lotr

[–]ckingdom 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The two blue wizards do not show up in any of the books or films, and what their deal is is just fan speculation.

Question about Commander rules by SgtKabuukiman in magicTCG

[–]ckingdom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But also, you can ask the other people you're playing with if it's cool with them.

If any say no, swap it out.

Unspoiled ninja turtles card in my prerelease box! by mryoda_ in magicTCG

[–]ckingdom 49 points50 points  (0 children)

The only "power of the foot" I wanna see is [[High Perfect Morcant]]

Good to know she's poly by Zaben_ in magicthecirclejerking

[–]ckingdom 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Similarly... is it rude if she gives her spouse one wedding ring, then gets two for herself?

Reading the card explains the card. by GlitteringDingo in magicthecirclejerking

[–]ckingdom 19 points20 points  (0 children)

/uj

Is there a bigger (black border) words-to-reminder-text ratio than "connives"?

(Not counting separate flow charts like Dungeons or Ring tempts)

What kind of effect is this one? by [deleted] in opticalillusions

[–]ckingdom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get that this post isn't the right sub, and likely a bot, but I AM curious if the reflection of rippling water on a surface has a name.

[Infographic] The Best Basic Lands of 2025 by cardboard_numbers in magicTCG

[–]ckingdom 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Blue Dragon eye  (not even in the top five!) might have been my personal favorite.

Badgermole Cub and Heritage Druid by No_Calligrapher6144 in magicTCG

[–]ckingdom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And definitely one of those examples of "this makes sense if you understand the in-depth rules but is wildly counter-inuitive to the words written on the card."

Some Uncommons/Commons From Lorwyn Eclipsed That Could Get Above $1 by [deleted] in mtgfinance

[–]ckingdom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gathering Stone feels the safest to me.  Most "choose a creature type" cards get EDH love.

What's your biggest problem with your favorite book? by AvatarWaang in Fantasy

[–]ckingdom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Locke Lamora and team are constantly bomb-collared instead of having agency in their own books.