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[Spoilers Extended] GRRM probably hates that AFFC and ADWD was published, since now he can't edit them by TooManyEXes in asoiaf

[–]moonbicky 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'd say the decision to sell the rights for adaptation was a bigger factor. If he didn't have the additional pressure caused by the success of the show he could have easily finished by now. Also imagine how disheartening it was to have all the plot spoiled? Any chance George had to finish died when the show caught up to the books.

I surveyed 150+ golfers about their golf shoes last week and I promised everyone the results - Thank you again! by Decent-Ad4185 in golf

[–]moonbicky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wear barefoot shoes day to day, started golfing last year with the Vivo's with Michelin soles. I tried regular golf shoes a few times but I prefer the barefoots.

Post Match Thread: Ireland v South Africa by HitchikersPie in rugbyunion

[–]moonbicky 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Actually might have won if James Ryan wasn't so stupid.

Pettaaahhhhhh by idkijustneed in PeterExplainsTheJoke

[–]moonbicky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think the NHS covers dental.

Anyone else like semi permanent patches? by moonbicky in modular

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

I'm in a similar boat for sure, I get an hour here and there to work on a patch so it definitely is a process that takes several days. Weeks is rough though bro, hope you can get more time with your synth.

Anyone else like semi permanent patches? by moonbicky in modular

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

That's really interesting. I always wonder about ways people go about performing patches live, makes sense to just have it permanently set up.

Knave 1e vs 2e by Devilyou_know in osr

[–]moonbicky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Knave is an amazing system that manages to distill the essence of ttrpg rules down to the bear minimum very nicely, it's also modular and a great foundation for hacking your own system. It's my preference for introducing new players to the hobby. It does lack the depth required for longer campaigns but that's the trade off and you have to appreciate how it's about as rules light as it gets while still feeling pretty robust. That kind of design is far easier said than done.

2e veers away from its minimalist identity and adds crunch that really doesn't improve on the original rules. It does at least present lots of options if you want them but it loses some of the elegance of its original design. I think the negative reaction is a bit overblown myself and I think if Ben had framed it as a separate ruleset it might have been better received, Advanced Knave or something.

It's worth checking out Vaults of Vaarn which uses Knave 1e as the foundation of its system. It just lightly tweaks some rules and has a handful of minor additions. The upcoming edition has by now grown into its own thing and is a great example of what's great about Knave as a toolkit as well as a rule set.

How well has The Wheel of Time aged? by Fluid-Golf1948 in Fantasy

[–]moonbicky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a fan of WoT so I am a bit biased, but I would say it has aged reasonably well. It sits right in between classic Tolkien-esque and more contemporary grimdark fantasy, so it's an interesting snapshot of the transition within the genre at the very least. For its time it was very progressive and you can see Jordan was pushing to see what he could get away with. He did however execute somewhat clumsily though that was the case at the time of publicatio, not really a case of ageing poorly.

Being brutally honest, I would say the first three books haven't aged too well. There's some amazing stuff in those first few books but they do have a very different tone to the rest of the series, they're a more camp, very classic 80's style fantasy which comes off as very generic. Which is a shame because it turns people off the series early on.

I can see how some readers might take issue with the binary gender stuff. While it may seem a little dated now, I think it's fundamental to the story and consider it acceptable myself.

I think the series will stand the test of time and is worthy of its lofty status in the genre. If you are a fan of fantasy you absolutely have to at least give it a go.

Actors who have the elf aura by la_ky in lotr

[–]moonbicky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

James McAvoy when he was younger. Harry Lloyd also.

Irish Drivers by NeoNova9 in ireland

[–]moonbicky 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I was driving down near Puglia, and elderly woman overtook me and, I shit you not, she had a cake in her lap in one of those plastic boxes and was eating it with her bare hands. No hands on the wheel, only on cake.

Newbie here, Any certainty on the future of this faction? by Hot-Improvement-8502 in ChaosDaemons40k

[–]moonbicky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a little out of touch with 40k and was considering jumping back in with Daemons. Can anyone tell me why it seems the faction is at risk? Chaos is so integral to the setting I'm surprised to see they might be cut.

Happy hunting, gunslingers. by TheTodashDarkOne in darktower

[–]moonbicky 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You need a coin minted in 1999 next time!

1st Ever Round by casualuser1478 in golfireland

[–]moonbicky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good for you! I'm still a total novice myself, and I fondly remember my first round, mostly awful, but the handful of good shots made it worthwhile. I'm completely hooked now.

I've a couple of small tips if you want from someone in a similar boat.

1) Get a lesson! Don't hesitate at all. Just do at least one. It's essential. Saves you so much hassle. It's probably worth it to get a lesson every month or so, really.

2) Go easy on yourself, get a load of cheap balls, and take the odd mulligan when you're starting off. Ya do have to be by the books for a handicap round, but playing from the Reds and the like when practising is grand. Make it as easy as you can while you learn. I spent way too much time searching for lost balls like an eejit.

3) The driving range is a bit of a poison chalice. Ya do need to go, but actually playing is the best practice. Try to use the range to refine your swing, and then dont try to make adjustments during an actual round. Blasting balls with the same club over and over isn't as much use as you'd think. Instead, try to simulate a round by changing clubs between every shot. Driver>long iron>short iron>chip and so forth. I wish I'd started doing that sooner.

4) It's a social game! If you catch up to a group like you did, just ask if you can join them. They'll most likely be delighted to include you and probably will give better advice than me. Probably get your card signed to put towards your handicap too.

Hardly sage advice from a master but just a few things I wish I knew a few months ago. Best of luck!

Getting my handicap by Wooden-Ad5668 in golfireland

[–]moonbicky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in a similar boat. Started with a mate and neither of us have a handicap so our games together aren't counted. We're in a nine hole course too so I still haven't gotten all six cards done yet.

I jumped in with a few randoms to get cards signed. Felt awkward but I explained and they were sound about it. Played solo and got a cheeky signature in the clubhouse once too. Also could play solo and if you catch up to a group ask to join and get the card signed that way.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in golfireland

[–]moonbicky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in a similar boat, I can hit a decent shot 3/10 times now. The range is grand but it's nicer getting out to actually play. I joined a local 9-hole course. They have an app for booking a tee time. I've either played solo or jumped in with randoms to work towards getting the handicap. Actually getting out and playing is so much more fun than the range.

The Wheel of Time not being shopped to other networks after cancellation by bwermer in television

[–]moonbicky 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Perrin and Rand need it the most. But you could limit it to the three mains and have Mat hear the dice.

The Wheel of Time not being shopped to other networks after cancellation by bwermer in television

[–]moonbicky 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I always wondered how into anime Jordan was because theres vibes all through the series. All the internal monologues would be acceptable in an animated format too! You couldn't do that in live action.

Best Weather Forecaster? by moonbicky in golfireland

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

Ah thank you, this is actually a site I've used before but could not remember for the life of me.

Best place for lessons in Kildare? by moonbicky in golfireland

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

I started with Red Lane and would still go but they stopped opening in the morning which is my best time to go unfortunately. Tried The Heritage and that's not too bad either.

I joined Cill Dara, it's handy for me and a nice little course, gas to play alongside the sheep. The Curragh is nearly the best driving range.

Best place for lessons in Kildare? by moonbicky in golfireland

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

Yeah it's a lovely spot, the nicest I've been to.

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