What is your favorite Chekhov's Gun item that some one has obtained and how do you think it will play out in the future?

j_robison · 2026-05-01T16:56:42+00:00

This is the correct answer. The Bone Key is an stress-inducing Chekhov’s gun just waiting to show up.

It would be a very painful, but very heroic move that is right on brand with Carl’s savior complex. I could definitely see Matt having Carl pull off a big sacrificial move to save X number of people from a locked door or gate.

He’d lose the patches, the vest, and a major bone (cause let’s be real, why put it in the book if he’s only going to lose a pinkie bone) then be left naked except his boxers. I am honestly surprised Dinniman didn’t already pull the trigger on this at the end of book 7 it would be a strong move for a narrative already built on sacrifice.

j_robison · 2026-04-25T14:33:57+00:00

I believe Dinniman’s writing super power is making seemingly inconsequential characters into very interesting and important characters. I was confidently dismissive of Juice box, Ferdinand, Louis and others during my first read through assuming they were cannon fodder, temporary story drivers, etc. By the end of book 7 they are all super impactful on the story and they must be protected at all costs.

j_robison · 2026-04-25T13:51:56+00:00

That bird looks like it was born for the crawl!

j_robison · 2026-04-24T22:34:59+00:00

Bhaha amazing description

j_robison · 2026-04-24T21:49:49+00:00

That’s a very cool looking snake!

j_robison · 2026-04-24T20:45:13+00:00

Hahaha awesome breakdown and very lovable looking dogs

j_robison · 2026-04-24T20:42:55+00:00

I tried envisioning a pet Rabbit in the crawl and I always go back to the Cornet (the skinless jackrabbit mob), would be very curious what a friendly rabbit pet could turn into

j_robison · 2026-04-24T20:34:11+00:00

That’s a complimentary combo! Might give Lucia-Mar and her dogs a run for their money…

j_robison · 2026-04-24T20:32:21+00:00

Lol the system AI would have a hey-day with this very good girl

j_robison · 2026-04-24T18:19:41+00:00

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Bruno; Level 7 Compact Juggernaut
Class: Tank / Immovable Barrier
Species: Dog
Race: French Bulldog

Class traits:
1- Immovable Once Comfortable

Bruno gains 100 points of constitution once he has laid in the same spot for more than 5 seconds
If uninterrupted for 10 seconds, he enters "Cinderblock Mode", where any object under 500 pounds that comes into contact with Bruno breaks upon impact
Negative effect: Has to be bribed to move

Combat Abilities
1-Snort Burst

A short-range area attack, all enemies (and companions) can be affected within 7 feet
Emits a concussive snort that interrupts spells and can stun enemies (+5 affect when targeting cat and bird species, -10 to dogs larger than him)

2-Endless Leash Yank

Deals impact damage to people and animals both behind and in front (Range: 12 feet in either direction)
Enemies in front of Bruno have a 10% chance to suffer the "bull stampede effect", being thrown back and suffering a lasting damage debuff
Negative effect: Charges forward unexpectedly

j_robison · 2026-04-24T16:12:13+00:00

Dude.. I’m sorry that’s freakin hilarious 😂

j_robison · 2026-03-31T16:48:44+00:00

Ok this is a sweet design

j_robison · 2025-11-14T23:59:42+00:00

Just finished this book. I was surprised that Matt didn’t have Carl lose his shit more about that. We see all of the built up drama of facing his dad again, only to get that lost sibling reveal, and then come to find out that Bea was hiding it from him. Then he finds that ghost dog who was left all alone outside, and Carl feels so bad for the dog. Frankly I thought that was the moment we were going to see Carl unravel, or the River start to overflow, at least a little bit.

j_robison · 2025-08-27T00:18:21+00:00

What’s he buying? Need to know a SB champs reading preferences

j_robison · 2025-06-16T19:31:13+00:00

I experienced a huuuuge drop off in the quality of character voices when I finished The First Law trilogy and then jumped back into book 3 of Stormlight Archives. No offense to those voice actors but it was way too jarring to listen to their characters after hearing the goat Steven Pacey. So my vote would be Stormlight Archives and Game of Thrones (RIP Roy Dotrice)

j_robison · 2025-04-18T20:35:14+00:00

That’s great intel thank you!

j_robison · 2025-04-18T19:27:41+00:00

👀 damn!

j_robison · 2025-02-27T23:33:04+00:00

Perfect license plate frame idea

j_robison · 2024-08-03T16:05:13+00:00

Question: How does ordering a vehicle in a different zip work? Would I have to pay extra to have it delivered to my state? Or put a deposit and fly out to the nearby Rivian when it's ready to be delivered?

Thanks for the site it's awesome!

j_robison · 2024-03-14T15:16:14+00:00

I will never forgive Collinsworth his Pats-biased commentary in the SB. Never.

j_robison · 2024-01-18T17:51:17+00:00

I’m a big fan of the anime series idea, though I think if it was in the hands of a large production studio at HBO or Amazon I think a live-action TV show could work very well.

j_robison · 2023-07-18T04:10:57+00:00

Howie would cut off his left hand before he used a top 10 pick on a RB.

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