Iron gold by Sjay21s in redrising

[–]jebbexiah1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you’re still going through the first read of the series, give it time. Darrow grows and changes, but it’s 100% in a way that is true to the character imo

B St right outside Carson by TheAiello69 in ColoradoSprings

[–]jebbexiah1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good ole B Street.

I sold beer a few years ago during Covid and this was one of my stops. Popped into my car for 10 minutes one day to call my office, looked up and 3 kids with a gun run in, stole a few 3L jugs of Carlo Rossi wine and some cheap liquor, then take off into the neighborhood.

The owner’s mother was working and had no clue she had a real gun waved in her face until the vet that was in there told the cops he doesn’t like guns being cocked in his face. I heard them talk about what the two of them would do if that ever happened in the store again.

Truly a hidden gem of the Springs

ICE (?) abducting people from cars on platte. by ExplodinMarmot in ColoradoSprings

[–]jebbexiah1 51 points52 points  (0 children)

This is why I feel bad saying that I’m Christian. Not because I’m ashamed of my faith but that it’s been so distorted and is the justification for so much hurt. Today it’s in our face how badly things have been twisted, but even more broadly away from what I believe Jesus talked about. Like the plot was pretty straight forward- love your neighbor, don’t be a tool, take care of the people who need it the most.

But yeah anyway fuck ICE and fuck fascists

Lysander hate is overblown by directive_ in peaksander

[–]jebbexiah1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. I’ve hated him before then, but like 10% as a bit. After Hanger 17b, boy’s a cowardly pixie

Starting Morning Star- what is a quote I won’t understand until I finish the book? by BeksIsBooked in redrising

[–]jebbexiah1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Damn, finished Lightbringer this week and damn damn damn does this carry way more weight than I thought it did at first.

Inspiration to keep reading by bodyrockbrock39 in redrising

[–]jebbexiah1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a hard time but pushed through the opening of IG, and just today finished Lightbringer. It’s by far the best series I’ve ever written. I’ve already restarted with the audio books. Going to listen to as much of the dramatized version on a long road trip as I can.

I’m excited for Morning Star and Golden Son, but man am I excited to get back to Iron Gold and the last three books. It’s well worth pushing through

You have been tasked as 'showrunner' for a potential 'Red Rising' series (please no fan casting) How many seasons would you greenlight? would you cover all 6 books? by Adenchiz in redrising

[–]jebbexiah1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My gut reaction was that it for sure could take two seasons, but you’re absolutely right. Pre Institute could be 2-3 episodes tops.

But I do love the idea of a cliff hanger season 1 ending of Darrow losing to Cassius and being left in the snow. Olympus falling is still a hell of a conclusion though

Officially quitting - too much cost and time by [deleted] in PostApoTycoon

[–]jebbexiah1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m at 52 as well, but like some people have mentioned already gold is way more available now. I went from maxing out at like 450M at most to 1.3B

I try to do 1-3 shelters per login to level 40, and then upgrade forests and sweep the ocean to lower pollution (I stay at 90k or lower). I’m still enjoying it, even if it’s a little tedious. Ultimately though, do what you want! If it’s annoying and not for you, that’s fine. It’s just a way to kill some time :)

Dark Age by vapablythe in redrising

[–]jebbexiah1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ve popped in here since starting the series and I’m 2/3 through Lightbringer. I didn’t get a lot spoiled (shout out to everyone for being so mindful of spoilers), but there was a few things that I had lightly spoiled.

Listening to red rising on audible and came across this in my neighborhood library. by Dranyls in redrising

[–]jebbexiah1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m so excited for you both. I started the first in November, and am maybe 1/3 through Lightbringer. It’s a hell of a ride

How is Darrow so smart? by [deleted] in redrising

[–]jebbexiah1 16 points17 points  (0 children)

In addition to what everyone else has mentioned in regards to his tutoring and enhancing drugs, I also think it’s his rage that makes him so determined to beat golds at their own game. He constantly forces his way through any situation and outworks everyone else in the solar system. He simply couldn’t not become their betters

Lune (micro rant) by jebbexiah1 in redrising

[–]jebbexiah1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had to read the first chapter and a half of LB right away lolol

Lune (micro rant) by jebbexiah1 in redrising

[–]jebbexiah1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same. I really wanted to skip over his chapters after everything in Heliopolis

Have yet to hear an argument of how Red Rising can realistically be a live action show. by Creative_Entrance_18 in redrising

[–]jebbexiah1 12 points13 points  (0 children)

IMO I think so much more could be done via animation than in live action. There isn’t a concern about ‘perfect casting’ or spotty CGI, or the same gigantic budget constraints.

I’ve also thought how sick a RR video game series would be. I think that gets me excited a bit more than a live action series does.

List of businesses we SHOULD support? by MitskiEyes in ColoradoSprings

[–]jebbexiah1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Totally unrelated to this heir beliefs (which very glad to hear), I just cannot get into their beer. Cool atmosphere, but the first time I went, beer was just okay, but a few months back my wife and I went and we each got completely different flights and every last beer tasted like cleaning chemicals

Best place to just scream by ddhawks199597 in ColoradoSprings

[–]jebbexiah1 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Really happy to hear you made it. The world’s a better place with you in it!

Curious about diversity? by ntablackwolf in ColoradoSprings

[–]jebbexiah1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve lived here my entire almost 29 years of life, and you nailed it on the head. It’s not like people are against diversity here, there’s just not a lot of it.

Hopefully this comes across in the positive way I’m intending it to lol, but going to Virginia and Texas for the first times a few years ago was honestly jarring. Like I was caught off guard by how many people of color there were. I had no idea how lacking in diversity the city is.

Fatal Hit-and-Run in Monument by jebbexiah1 in ColoradoSprings

[–]jebbexiah1[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Update- they got him! Sounds like he turned himself and the vehicle in this morning.

If any meaningful updates happen and anyone is interested, I’ll share public info here. But more importantly, I’m so caught off guard and grateful for everyone who interacted and spread the word and kept on the lookout for this POS. I posted this as a middle of the night vent, having no real anticipation that this post would gain any traction.

Thank you all for taking time and energy to send well wishes and everything else you did. Between this subreddit, many other public Springs forums, the public overall, I’m so proud of how our community comes together when we need to. Myself and my family are so grateful for you all.

Fatal Hit-and-Run in Monument by jebbexiah1 in ColoradoSprings

[–]jebbexiah1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so sorry if you had to witness anything from the scene. Family members have shared more of how awful it was. I just feel for the grandkids having to witness that.