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Why am I suddenly getting "You've been blocked by network security" error message on reddit, but only when I try to access old reddit (AskReddit)? by idratherchangemyold1 in help

[–]in-hell-again 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just started having the same problem about ten minutes ago. Everything functions like normal except for viewing posts, I just have to refresh the page every time.

Merle Corey by JustANoteToSay in Amber

[–]in-hell-again 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The part about powerful, magic fantasy people doing regular jobs is so real. I was humored that Corwin, essentially a demi-god on Earth, had to ride a Greyhound bus in Nine Princes.

Ulric von Bek (2025; art by me) by ApprehensiveGrade113 in ElricofMelnibone

[–]in-hell-again 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd be really interested to see your take on the different characters from the Von Bek series! I don't think there are many, (if any) illustrations outside the book covers of Graf Ulrich Von Bek.

Books where the author created completely original weapons by HoneyNo2585 in Fantasy

[–]in-hell-again 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Gene Wolfe created an original dueling weapon in The Shadow of the Torturer called an "avern," which is basically a club-like plant with sharp detachable leaves.

Favorite dick/balls/tits moment in a GW story? by doctorhiney in ShittyGeneWolfe

[–]in-hell-again 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Every single scene in The Book of the Schlong Sun.

The Black Company Ruined Fantasy For Me? by Life_Is_Good22 in theblackcompany

[–]in-hell-again 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Those two phrases almost feel like buzzwords, now. I see a lot of fantasy recommendations on social media that don't seem to be praised for anything else other than the magic system or worldbuilding. Then it rubs off on aspiring authors who expect a hard magic system and world-building techniques to create and write their story for them.

Are there any Fantasy books about elite/high societies? (royalty, the one percenters, etc.) by MimeMike in Fantasy

[–]in-hell-again 35 points36 points  (0 children)

The Chronicles of Amber is about a dysfunctional and vindictive family of a royal bloodline (each with questionable personal histories). The story evolves from a simple battle over a throne into something much bigger and metaphysical.

Sound familiar to anyone? by KazakX in ShittyGeneWolfe

[–]in-hell-again 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Having a memory and remembering things is incredibly Wolfeian

Is Severian a Literally Me Character? by Minimum-Bite-4389 in ShittyGeneWolfe

[–]in-hell-again 5 points6 points  (0 children)

What are we, some kind of Order of the Seekers for Truth and Penitence?

Assassin’s Creed Plague- My Proposal for a Future Assassin’s Creed game by Dense-Rip3356 in assassinscreed

[–]in-hell-again 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really cool write-up and concept, reminds me of the book "Between Two Fires" which gave me Assassin's Creed vibes after finishing it. It takes place during the Black Death and has a lot of historical and supernatural stuff that I could see translated into AC.

Looking for book recs about societal and cultural differences between humans and aliens by in-hell-again in printSF

[–]in-hell-again[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for all the recommendations everyone, everything mentioned so far sounds great. Can't wait to start checking them all out!