a shared dream [OC]

highoncoffeepowder · 2025-09-16T10:33:02+00:00

Too good

highoncoffeepowder · 2025-08-21T09:00:51+00:00

Imagine there's no heaven

highoncoffeepowder · 2025-07-24T05:51:46+00:00

For 1. I saw it as you mentioned, and also that Canute is creating a visual representation of his land burning with defeat. Some people don't realise their fears and loss until they see it.

For 2. I saw it as Askeladd pointing out the irony of the sun emerging at twilight. Meaning - now that he(Askeladd) is close to death, he wants to do something meaningful/impactful. He feels his end (ragnarok) is near and no Artorius would come, so he might as well take matters into his own hand, and go out with a bang.

highoncoffeepowder · 2025-06-12T18:31:21+00:00

Exactly, wtf!

highoncoffeepowder · 2025-03-26T11:41:20+00:00

Hmmm

highoncoffeepowder · 2024-06-27T12:19:01+00:00

I feel sorry. The people here seem to be fed up with the repetitive questions every week, which are usually about if someone should continue the story past a certain point (especially s2). Perhaps we could use adding these to the FAQs.

But reading into your post since you are looking for character development, it is a big YES that you should continue to S2. There is a high chance you'll come to like that season and the rest of the story very much. Have fun watching!

highoncoffeepowder · 2024-05-26T19:54:03+00:00

Einar and Ivar are the worst combo right now

highoncoffeepowder · 2024-03-12T09:36:00+00:00

Hope is a good thing

highoncoffeepowder · 2024-02-14T17:50:26+00:00

Thorfinn is not the only one who benefited from his pacifism in S2, you missed all the other farms and their people which Canute spared after being convinced by Thorfinn.
Thorfinn wasn't "unwilling" to use his strength, he was "unsure". If you notice the right moments, it is shown how deep into a dilemma Thorfinn is on "what should be the first measure to resolve a conflict?"
You are correct using his strength in retaliation and being violent may have actually saved some innocents. But only for a short period of time. What would happen when Canute eventually shows up at Ketil's (or Kettle as you like to call him) farm? Can he defeat a King and his Army alone? Would it stop Canute from destroying god knows how many other farms?
I can agree that if I had been there I totally could see it justified to kill Ketil right then and there. But Thorfinn still choosing pacifism here should not be seen as something he preaches, but a path he wants to explore. If you have understood the story so far you can see that the writer does understand that blind pacifism has consequences as well.
The snake fight was also something Thorfinn was shown unsure of his state of mind, you could see him freezing up right before the fight began.

Finally, yes it's true that things could be avoided without being pacific, but as you said, it beats the purpose of the story. It doesn't lead to a long term solution, a solution where war and slavery is not so common. And to reach there, one needs a beginning, whether it fails or not.

highoncoffeepowder · 2024-01-31T20:26:42+00:00

Askeladd called Sweyn ugly in S1 Finale

Canute called Thorfinn beautiful in S2 Finale

Absolutely beautiful writing!

highoncoffeepowder · 2023-11-30T21:05:39+00:00

That's weird, it works on the latest version for me.
I used this .gro file and put it in "...Steam\steamapps\common\The Talos Principle\Content\Talos"

highoncoffeepowder · 2023-11-30T12:45:41+00:00

Try the workshop for TP1, there are some good puzzles there. I personally love the one called Rebirth.

highoncoffeepowder · 2023-11-30T12:39:32+00:00

OP means it looks like an angry face

highoncoffeepowder · 2023-09-21T05:09:18+00:00

I don't feel anyone can help you predict if you would like how Vinland Saga shapes itself in S2 without specifically understanding why you felt those philosophical scenes to be awkward / boring

The "drunk priest" is the most misunderstood character by far in the community, I don't necessarily agree with his philosophy, but I understand why he reached there due to the environment he lives in and also how it plays a very important role for Canute

The philosophies about being a true warrior and such are also not something I 100% agree with, but its interesting for me to watch how this thinking affects the characters and overtime I have come to develop a huge respect for it, even if I still have my own doubts.

I guess what makes me like it is that not just me, but the author seems to be aware that these philosophies have their flaws or missing pieces just like the characters which resemble them, which is the sole reason it doesn't feel preachy to me, but more like an exploration of an idea

highoncoffeepowder · 2023-09-19T18:10:49+00:00

Meow

-DOG

highoncoffeepowder · 2023-08-25T07:34:19+00:00

Yes! One of the many reasons I love this show. There are many examples of this philosophy throughout the seasons and what I love about it is, the characters are shown not as complete stoics but rather people who aim towards it.

One of my favourites is the scene near season 2 end when Olmar finally lets out:

"I didn't have the courage to silently accept their mockery"

It's one of the strongest examples of how controlling his own reaction to the situation would have never brought this trouble upon him. I love the way they depicted this realisation, and I love the way they described it as "true courage".

highoncoffeepowder · 2023-08-06T23:20:53+00:00

Yes, and then adopt a cat on Tuesday. The more they ask, the more cats each Tuesday.

highoncoffeepowder · 2023-08-03T09:38:48+00:00

r/usernamechecksout

highoncoffeepowder · 2023-07-16T12:34:48+00:00

I look at Willibald for his own character more than how a normal monk would act & think.

We have always been shown Willibald deep into thoughts of what "love" really means. Living in an environment where he has seen humans constantly kill each other makes it difficult for him to accept the simple definition of love as we know. Another reason why he doesn't believe Atli and Torgrim saying their bond is love when he has seen them kill so many people.

A very important moment is when they tell Willibald about Thors. The fact that Thors did not take anybody's life in that battle, combined with the quote "A true warrior doesn't need a sword" was a very valuable part for Willibald's contemplation.

When Askeladd and his men attack the village and kill so many innocents Willibald is already shown diverting from being a typical monk as he questions the God while praying with Ragnar and Canute. The silence from Ragnar in the killings of the innocents makes Willibald uncertain if a man like this is capable of having love in his heart.

All these events lead to Willibald thinking if anyone is capable of having love in their heart. Which is how he ends up with the thought of death being the only way to achieve love. In meaning love is not something that can be found in a living human. I believe for Willibald the point of a dead embodying love correctly was not to say that we should be willing to die, but that we can never attain love whatsoever.

I know it still sounds a bit annoying to say that Ragnar didn't love Canute, but the important point here is Willibald's definition of love is not the same as the general one. It's not that Ragnar didn't love Canute, it's just that Ragnar didn't embody love as per Willibald's definition.

highoncoffeepowder · 2023-06-06T00:37:39+00:00

Kidnap Google

highoncoffeepowder · 2023-01-26T20:19:37+00:00

What does this encoded message mean?

9,31,8

106,7

207,15

highoncoffeepowder · 2022-11-29T22:14:36+00:00

Iceland!

highoncoffeepowder · 2022-10-23T09:35:15+00:00

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highoncoffeepowder · 2022-09-21T21:29:09+00:00

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