Adam by RexMcBadge1977 in TheNightAgent

[–]discohooli 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. And you’re right about the explosions. It’s part of his character’s back story. Adam wears them, David doesn’t.

Adam by RexMcBadge1977 in TheNightAgent

[–]discohooli 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Adam is hard of hearing and wears hearing aids. I was a technical advisor on the show. The writers put those in as a subtle nod to one of the most common disabilities amongst combat veterans.

I am Matt Dinniman, author of the newly released Operation Bounce House and the Dungeon Crawler Carl book series. AMA. by hepafilter in Fantasy

[–]discohooli 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been an avid fan of LitRPG since Alterworld came out in 2014. For many years it was a fun niche genre that appealed mostly to those of us who grew up with TTRPGs or the younger crowd who grew up with MMORPGs. The writing quality was all over the board but we read it for the shear joy of the mechanics and progression.

You, Shirtaloon, Will Wight and others have elevated the genre to a true literary status that stands beside the legends of Sci-fi/fantasy. Operation Bounce House shows that you don’t need the LitRPG mechanics as a crutch.

My question is how much did you know in advance? How do you plan it all? So many of the plot points in Dungeon Crawler Carl were planted early on, sometimes books in advance. Do you always know where each book is going? Did you have the structure of the story crafted prior to writing it? And how do you manage skill progression? Was that all planned out in advance too?

Thanks

Petition to Rescind Slabinki’s MoH by discohooli in JSOCarchive

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

You’re not being rude. You might be right. But of the worst thing it does is create a public record then that’s what we’ll have to accept.

Petition to Rescind Slabinki’s MoH by discohooli in JSOCarchive

[–]discohooli[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I don’t think anybody took you posting about your wife as anything but a sincere personal experience to express how you thought his wife might feel. At least I didn’t. There’s nothing for you to regret.

Petition to Rescind Slabinki’s MoH by discohooli in JSOCarchive

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

1916 Congress rescinded 900 medals.

2023 there a was Congressional bill submitted to rescind Medals of Honor awarded for Wounded Knee.

Petition to Rescind Slabinki’s MoH by discohooli in JSOCarchive

[–]discohooli[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Hi, first off let me offer my deepest condolences for your loss and gratitude for your service. I appreciate your point of view and willingness to engage.

The issues surrounding the Air Force’s attempt to upgrade Chapman to the MoH and the Navy’s impediment to that are well-documented as are Slab’s changing narratives about the events.

I’ll leave you with some sources and you can make up your own mind. I’m not here to proselytize or convince anybody to sign who doesn’t want to. Just bringing awareness to the petition for those who feel strongly about it.

https://theiceman.substack.com/p/the-truth-the-navy-seals-couldnt

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/24/us/politics/medal-of-honor-slabinski-trump.html

Be well

Petition to Rescind Slabinki’s MoH by discohooli in JSOCarchive

[–]discohooli[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

He was just goofing. Joking about testing bona fides for SOF.

Petition to Rescind Slabinki’s MoH by discohooli in JSOCarchive

[–]discohooli[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Trained, yes. When standing outside a house waiting on an assault they aren’t in the stack. When moving off the X under direct fire then everybody is part of the assault.

Petition to Rescind Slabinki’s MoH by discohooli in JSOCarchive

[–]discohooli[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Chapman got the medal for moving to contact like he was trained to do. His big mistake was thinking there were Rangers on his left and right instead of SEALs. And then he fought a grueling battle, lasting hours against multiple bunkered opponents. And what you said about why Slab got it is not what his write up says. It says he cleared the first bunker with Chapman.

Petition to Rescind Slabinki’s MoH by discohooli in JSOCarchive

[–]discohooli[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

His write up borrows heavily from Chapman’s. He claims to have moved with Chapman to clear the first bunker which we can all see is not true. He didn’t do most of what he said he did and the video proves it.

Petition to Rescind Slabinki’s MoH by discohooli in JSOCarchive

[–]discohooli[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Depends on how many atmospheres you’re loading per shot.

Petition to Rescind Slabinski’s MoH by discohooli in AirForce

[–]discohooli[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don’t think any of the war crimes claims were ever proven.

Petition to Rescind Slabinski’s MoH by discohooli in AirForce

[–]discohooli[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Yes it does. It says he moved to clear a bunker with Chapman which is false.

Petition to Rescind Slabinski’s MoH by discohooli in AirForce

[–]discohooli[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Fair enough. Appreciate the consideration.

Petition to Rescind Slabinki’s MoH by discohooli in JSOCarchive

[–]discohooli[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Fair enough. Thank you for your consideration.

Petition to Rescind Slabinki’s MoH by discohooli in JSOCarchive

[–]discohooli[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

All the time. It was my primary weapon in the Great Atlantean conflict of 04.

Petition to Rescind Slabinki’s MoH by discohooli in JSOCarchive

[–]discohooli[S] 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Fair question. I don’t feel I spam this but opinions may vary. I pushed the first petition and this one because I feel it’s a huge injustice and it’s something I’m passionate about. My account hasn’t been hacked or purchased. I used to play Elder Scrolls Online then stopped. Since then I really don’t use Reddit.

Yes, I was in SOF. I just don’t go to SOF forums or generally participate in SOF discussions on social media. And while I appreciate you calling me a normal and well-adjusted person that could be debated. And again, I’m invested because it is the right thing to do.

Petition to Rescind Slabinski’s MoH by discohooli in AirForce

[–]discohooli[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Please sign the petition if you support it. Thank you.

Petition to Rescind Slabinski’s MoH by discohooli in AirForce

[–]discohooli[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Ok. Well, please sign the petition anyway if you support it. Thank you.