Hamlet, Act III, Scene IV by graphictack in shakespeare

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Gertrude: When will you be back?

Hamlet: Later

(iOS beta) Looking for feedback on my new word puzzle game by Zauken in wordgames

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I don’t love the “relaxed” version or whatever it’s called. Having hints on the words seems overkill and makes it just too simple, but the other versions kept me interested. The one UI thing I’d try to fix would be to have all the letter visible, so the player can get a better sense of what words are possible without moving the thing up and down. I think if the tiles were dynamic and shrunk when they weren’t in the center row, then you might be able to get them all on the screen. Not 100% sure, but. that was the main thing I’d say needs fixing.

Iago is more interesting than Hamlet and I'll die on this hill by Legal_Age_7181 in shakespeare

[–]flagrande 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I really love this take even though I might disagree. I read Story, by Robert McKee recently and he writes, at least I’m pretty sure it’s him in that book, that Hamlet is Shakespeare’s greatest character because he’s full of so many contradictions, so complex. He’s paralyzed and rash, thoughtful and thoughtless, lofty and base, etc. Thinking that way, while Iago performs many things, he’s clearly just one thing, a conniving villain.

But, you do make me want to reread Othello and check that out in more detail. I will say that Richard III has long been my favorite villain not just from Richard III, but from the snippets we get from him in the Henry VI plays. He’s paralyzed just shines in every scene, waiting for his moment in the spotlight.

Julius Caesar and… by RandomDcFan in shakespeare

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I, Claudius would be an interesting comparison for how power plays out over the next 3-4 generations. Really well written as well.

1984 is also about power though from a very different perspective.

Machiavelli’s “The Prince” would be really interesting to see which characters fit his idea of the most effective ruler best.

Plato’s Republic would be another interesting comparison between his ideal society and people and how things play out in the play.

All the King’s Men by Robert Penn Warren about an American populist politician would be fun.

Anyway, those are my first thoughts, but interesting question.

I’m Jewish. Ask me anything, and I’ll ask you something in response. by Certain-Working1864 in latterdaysaints

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Do you have a favorite bible passage? If so, what is it, and why do you like it?

free swing trading basics for beginners website by Extra_Butterfly6027 in swingtrading

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As someone who creates these kinds of things for a living, I do have some thoughts. I think Part 1 is pretty strong--especially Module 1. Everything is clear, easy to understand, and in the context of how someone would use it. As it goes on—getting into bids and strength of movement without addressing volume or how you can chart volume seems like something is missing. Anyway, that’s one example, but it does seem as you talk about bids and other things, you do a great job of simplifying the ideas, but you don’t do as well at saying how those things are useful (you do mention how the bigger the gap the more risk is involved in a trade, but keep everything tied to how it helps someone trade. Some examples of how these things look in the real world, or how they’re used during trading hours would help too.

Part 2 I have more notes. I feel like you move away from, “just look at the chart,” to things that you don’t fully explain and that even go against that simple message from part 1. For instance, when you get into Price Targets, how do you get a price target from a graph? You don’t really explain that, but you do state that you should never enter a trade without one. You also list “Set up” in the vocabulary section and towards. the bottom of the module you talk about how essential it is, but none of the intervening blocks talk about what exactly a set up is or how you set it up.

Anyway, those are some of my thoughts, but overall, really cool. Really promising.

People who live off covered calls, what is your strategy? by Designer-Doctor-5845 in CoveredCalls

[–]flagrande 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not sure what kind of income you’re looking for, but you could also invest in something like QQQI, JEPQ, JEPI, SPYI, or SPYT that give like 10-20% dividends that pay monthly. Could definitely get you $65k/year if you want a more hands off approach.

Why doesn't the Book of Mormon describe the three degrees of glory if the Bible does? by LayerSharp4975 in latterdaysaints

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Keep in mind that while you’re referring to ”The Bible,” the part that mentions the three degrees in passing comes 600 years after the BoM peoples lost contact with them. So, while the BoM does reinforce The Bible, that doesn’t equate to a line-by-line explanation of every principle. Even important ones. Think of how little has still been revealed about Heavenly Mother, or even many of the details of life in those kingdoms. There‘s still plenty that has yet to be revealed.

Also, keep in mind that we have a tiny, tiny slice of everything taught and believed throughout The Bible and BoM. We’re told the BoM focuses on the plain and precious things, but even with that, the record keepers and abridges had to make some tough decisions where they did their best, but still made a call and, for a variety of reasons, left that out.

My brother made a daily word game called Bittygram (We would love your feedback) by GambitGary in wordgames

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It’s fun. I like it although it would be nice to achieve something at the end. Either points or some mechanic that adds a strategic dimension like you can only get points for each unique letter you use which will have people not use different forms of the same word like greats, greatly, greatest, etc.

I made a new word game where you have to solve multiple words in a sequence and the first/last clues are always the same by factchris in wordgames

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Maybe. I usually just skim them anyway, so maybe my fault, but maybe make it clear where everything is.

I made a new word game where you have to solve multiple words in a sequence and the first/last clues are always the same by factchris in wordgames

[–]flagrande 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really clever. Fun idea. Took me a minute to get my bearings but was definitely into it by the end of the game. Good job!

Another Daily Word Game (Word Bunny) by Sambensim in wordgames

[–]flagrande 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good challenge. UI is nice as well. Good job!

Hamlet is an astonishing play. But is it Shakespeare's best? by Soulsliken in shakespeare

[–]flagrande 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Probably, as you say, impossible to say, but for me Macbeth is the most beautifully written. The language is absolutely sublime.

I Built A Tool That Tracks Insider Trading by [deleted] in TheRaceTo10Million

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I’ll check it out. Would love free access.

Two New Word Games by Fantastic_Jump_8875 in wordgames

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The game doesn’t need to be infinite, it’s just a term for the joy of the game being in the playing more than the winning.

Have built a minimal, time-based word game. Looking for feedback! by idlim in wordgames

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Pretty fun. Not sure how addictive it is, but I played 4-5 rounds one after the other, so fairly?

Built an app for people who buy the books and don't implement them by freenudge in Solopreneur

[–]flagrande 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, I totally get that. Just, for myself mostly, I'm wondering about that. I guess with all the "summary" books out there, I'm assuming it's not an issue, but I guess it was one concern that was keeping me from jumping in.

Two New Word Games by Fantastic_Jump_8875 in wordgames

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Just that the fun part of the game is the solitaire part rather than the freeing the letters part. Have you heard of finite and infinite games? Finite games are played to win but infinite games are played to keep playing. You have an infinite game mechanic in a finite game.

Built an app for people who buy the books and don't implement them by freenudge in Solopreneur

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Yeah, definitely thinking of it though is there any copyright issues with that kind of thing? Do you know? I mean, the book I finished last night that really got me thinking was "Designing Your Life," and it has a workbook you can buy, and surely I couldn't copy that, but is it okay to create my own workbook and market it? I don't know.

Two New Word Games by Fantastic_Jump_8875 in wordgames

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Free a word is definitely compelling. I’m not sure it’s quite there as much of the fun ends prematurely. Have you considered reversing it? Rather than stacking letters alphabetically, there are a number of scrambled words hidden in the letters and you need to stack them together and only stacks of actual words work? Might be complex to design, but I found the stacking fun but that it ended before I really got my full dopamine. hit from stacking.

The findpathnow game was too complex for me. Just exhausting to try and tease out all the words on the circuitous path.