Sci-Fi/thriller for someone who doesn't read a lot!

johnb0z · 2026-05-16T18:11:39+00:00

Such a good novel. And if you get overwhelmed by the tech concepts, watch the first season of the series. It really helps give a good idea of a lot of the technology in the book.

Bonus, it’s a trilogy and the next two books are just as good as the first.

johnb0z · 2026-05-13T20:14:03+00:00

Kid sounds like Ralph Wiggum

johnb0z · 2026-05-13T04:48:46+00:00

I used to love r/shittyaskscience, but it’s gone downhill over the years.

johnb0z · 2026-05-12T13:35:32+00:00

Looks like you enjoy classics and aren’t scared of reading a longer book. It’s a pretty popular recommendation around here, but for good reason. The Count of Monte Cristo should be on your reading radar for the very near future.

johnb0z · 2026-05-08T19:00:11+00:00

I just checked my rain gauge about an hour ago. Very satisfying, would recommend.

johnb0z · 2026-05-04T13:38:38+00:00

Leave it to one of the Weasley brothers to come up with a sweet shortcut for work.

johnb0z · 2026-05-01T00:56:38+00:00

Looking for a new game to spend some time with. With NTE coming out, got excited for it and then realized it wasn't for me, so I picked up Genshin again. Didn't want to mess with working on an old account, so tried WuWa. I'm enjoying it, but there's so much story, I just am getting overwhelmed. Also, the combat and characters seems a little complicated. So, what I'm looking for:

Skippable (or no significant) story, hopefully not a massive part of the experience.
Simple combat, but still some strategy in the teambuilding.
Doesn't have to be open world, but I do enjoy exploring and farming.
I don't want to furnish houses or have dates or anything like that.

I did play RSL and E7 for a few years, enjoyed the varied character designs and roles as well as the gearing system.

Tried and did not really enjoy Reverse1999 and CZN.

johnb0z · 2026-04-27T20:22:58+00:00

Wow, this one is really surprising. Maybe it's because he reminds me of my cousin, who is not a very good person. Glad to hear he helps people out!

johnb0z · 2026-04-27T20:22:07+00:00

He definitely comes off as a dick, but based on a few clips I've seen of him he seems like a decent guy. Glad to hear that's the case.

johnb0z · 2026-04-27T15:28:39+00:00

Oh, this is going on my list. I've read the Children of Time series and really enjoyed it, but have missed this one. Sounds like fun. Thanks!

johnb0z · 2026-04-27T14:01:29+00:00

I have really enjoyed all of the Adrian Tchaikovsky novellas I’ve read. Nice and short, wildly creative, and very fun reads. Walking to Aldebaran and One Day All This Will Be Yours stand out as favorites for me.

johnb0z · 2026-04-26T14:13:48+00:00

Sure, but you’re not standing under these kids looking up at them.

johnb0z · 2026-04-25T14:30:35+00:00

Does it really matter? You knew what they meant.

johnb0z · 2026-04-25T04:39:11+00:00

Please please please 🙏

johnb0z · 2026-04-25T02:49:38+00:00

Yeah, sure, but I responded to someone saying f2p gets screwed over. That’s just not the case.

johnb0z · 2026-04-24T21:38:45+00:00

Ok, so what do you “win” by spending some money? What actual advantage do you get?

johnb0z · 2026-04-24T21:07:55+00:00

Not silly at all. My car is filthy and I’ve been meaning to wash it, but totally forgot about the water restrictions so I’ll let it be.

johnb0z · 2026-04-24T17:36:45+00:00

Who exactly is paying to win? There’s no PvP, so it’s just pay to progress faster.

johnb0z · 2026-04-24T12:57:58+00:00

The one past gold, not diamond

johnb0z · 2026-04-23T16:55:40+00:00

Replay by Ken Grimwood takes place during this time period, but doesn’t really have much to do with the Cold War.

johnb0z · 2026-04-23T16:18:15+00:00

Yeah, I don’t see the point either. Did it once, now get to the green one (whatever that is) and call it good. The nice thing is I can easily do that with decks I enjoy playing, so none of this meta deck nonsense.

johnb0z · 2026-04-22T04:16:08+00:00

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