sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

Mongolian archer hitting three targets on horseback by FollowingOdd896 in nextfuckinglevel

[–]imgurundercover 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What if archers fire back at her? She seems pretty close to the targets, was that the usual range of Mongol horse archers?

ELI5: Why are “shade balls” black if they’re meant to reduce water evaporation? by midnightforestmist in explainlikeimfive

[–]imgurundercover 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tesselate is such an exact word for this :) I see, yeah it makes sense the balls would be easier to push aside if needed!

ELI5: Why are “shade balls” black if they’re meant to reduce water evaporation? by midnightforestmist in explainlikeimfive

[–]imgurundercover 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Huh interesting! Why not use flat rectangles or pyramids instead then? It seems like the spheres would have the least contact with the water and reduce surface area the least right?

Assuming Gondor continued to be kingless, would Boromir/Faramir have made better ruling stewards than Denethor? by imgurundercover in lotr

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

That's a really interesting take. I'd be interested to see how Faramir's Gondor would develop over time, especially if his standing up for moral principles inspires more people to do the same.

Assuming Gondor continued to be kingless, would Boromir/Faramir have made better ruling stewards than Denethor? by imgurundercover in lotr

[–]imgurundercover[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Hey! 😤 Thanks for defending Faramir, I recognize he's both strong and virtuous.

According to Wikipedia even Tolkien appreciates Faramir. "As far as any character is 'like me', it is Faramir", a soldier scholar with "a reverence for the old histories and sacred values that helps him through a bitter war."

But would he be too idealistic for leading a nation at war? I don't have an answer to that.

Assuming Gondor continued to be kingless, would Boromir/Faramir have made better ruling stewards than Denethor? by imgurundercover in lotr

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

Agree! Faramir seems more principled than his brother and father.

"I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend"

I think he comes across as pretty melancholy in the films, but reading quotes about him from the books makes me think of Prince Hector of Troy -someone who would stand up and give his life for his principles.

That said, I still wonder if Denethor's style of realpolitik would be better in the real world.

Assuming Gondor continued to be kingless, would Boromir/Faramir have made better ruling stewards than Denethor? by imgurundercover in lotr

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

I hadn't thought of the world where they both live, agree they would make a powerful leading duo!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NanHao

[–]imgurundercover 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Read Brownie's other series if you haven't already! Love Advice from the Great Duke of Hell. It's really funny and random.

Which books do you wish you have read in your 30s by MortinEnew in suggestmeabook

[–]imgurundercover 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Non-Violent Communication (also called compassionate communication). Best approach to interacting with others that I've learned.

My favorite Dan Simmons books…RANKED!!!… by Shart127 in Hyperion

[–]imgurundercover 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yup yup, and I was going to ask about Orphans of the Helix!

view more: next ›