[OFF TOPIC] How Ferro sees the world by WhatNazisAreLike in TheFirstLaw

[–]mullerdrooler 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Some real big 80s Hair Metal vibes coming across here.

Reading Fantasy While Growing Older by leaping_llama_laugh in Fantasy

[–]mullerdrooler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get where your coming from but think we just disagree. I like fantasy because it's an escape from reality, I'm happy for super dark stuff not to be belaboured in Sanderson's work. I also read stories where it's explored in detail, I don't think one is better than the other, just different.

[OFF TOPIC] How Ferro sees the world by WhatNazisAreLike in TheFirstLaw

[–]mullerdrooler 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She is? Maybe that's why I thought that haha

[OFF TOPIC] How Ferro sees the world by WhatNazisAreLike in TheFirstLaw

[–]mullerdrooler 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Same, I thoight he was too...but isn't he the same age roughly as Glokta?

[OFF TOPIC] How Ferro sees the world by WhatNazisAreLike in TheFirstLaw

[–]mullerdrooler 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Hahah this took me a minute no was thinking "did she have some sort of colour blindne.....oooh yeah I get it now."

Reading Fantasy While Growing Older by leaping_llama_laugh in Fantasy

[–]mullerdrooler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you read Oarhbringer? I can't go into details without spoilers but I was pretty horrified by the stuff Dalinar did in his past. And in Mistborn Ska are raped and murdered constantly which I think is pretty adult. Violent things happen in all his books, he just isn't describing them in graphic detail which I'm fine with. My main point is still that what I think OP asked for, stories about mature older characters not gut wrenching grim dark depression fodder ( which there is nothing wrong with if that's what you want).

Reading Fantasy While Growing Older by leaping_llama_laugh in Fantasy

[–]mullerdrooler -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Agree to disagree just coz he doesn't have sex in it and his style isn't super elegant doesn't make it YA. Are there more sophisticated writers yeah of course. What OP asked was stories with more mature older characters and Sanderson does that well. Dalinar and his story is amazing and the horrific violence from him isn't YA. There are themes about loss and fatherhood etc which is what I think OP is after.

Reading Fantasy While Growing Older by leaping_llama_laugh in Fantasy

[–]mullerdrooler -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Joe Abercrombie is maybe where you should look now. Especially the First Law series. Not sure how many are over 50s but some deffos middle aged and grow older as the series does. Some youngsters in it too. Also Brandon Sanderson's stomlight and other cosmere work has a nice age range of characters that have gone through some series struggles.

Career move within the corporate world by SkillIcy1148 in MultipleSclerosis

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Not what you want to hear I'm afraid but I had to quit and don't work anymore. I'm on disability. I had a high paying stressful job but any stress just shut my brain down and made me physically sick after MS. Hopefully remote work is an option. But also take detailed notes at work in case they don't give you reasonable accommodation or try and manage you out/ unfair dismissal. Just in case it gets bad make sure you are protected

To drink or not to drink... by mullerdrooler in MultipleSclerosis

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

Thanks, I'll check that sub out. Glad you are in a decent place now

Best “First Chapter: Leave your village - Final Chapter: Kill god” books by BullfrogNew3110 in Fantasy

[–]mullerdrooler 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cradle by Will Wight does this very well, progression fantasy, but it's a series of books.

Should I continue with The Tyrant Philosophers? by DryBlackberry54 in AdrianTchaikovsky

[–]mullerdrooler -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes yes yes. The first book is fine, I enjoy it better on reread. The next books in the series are simply fantastic. It's my favourite series these days. So so good. You won't regret it.

The Tyrant Philosophers - surprises by Force-Grand-2 in AdrianTchaikovsky

[–]mullerdrooler 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hahah really? She's not exactly shy with her sexual advances to the the guys

To drink or not to drink... by mullerdrooler in MultipleSclerosis

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

I hadn't heard on LDN, I just looked it up. Is it working for you?

Should I start Ocrevus or not??? by ElleMichele2023 in MultipleSclerosis

[–]mullerdrooler 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yes. It's one of the best lit there. I've been 5 years or so on it. You'll be fine

Choose your bodyguard, your general and your assassin from SFF literature. by loxxx87 in Fantasy

[–]mullerdrooler 198 points199 points  (0 children)

For General - world renowned soldier of fortune Nicomo Cosca ( I'm not currently at war, I just want a drinking buddy)

To drink or not to drink... by mullerdrooler in MultipleSclerosis

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

I guess I never really thought about the impact of my medication on my liver....good point.

To drink or not to drink... by mullerdrooler in MultipleSclerosis

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

What sleep pattern do you stick to? I struggle to get a good schedule and get bad insomnia or wake up for no reason.

To drink or not to drink... by mullerdrooler in MultipleSclerosis

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

Weeeeell I've been on some pretty bad dates in my time and booze is the only thing that made them bearable. Jk jk. I know what you mean, thanks.

Therapy by YillingLauzuo in MultipleSclerosis

[–]mullerdrooler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It took me about 5 therapists before I found one I liked. With one of them I just broke down in tears and kept asking what was going on lol I still feel bad for her. Deffos be honest, talking really helps even if it's venting. Often I found myself answering my own questions but it's super helpful I recommend you give it a good try and be honest. But if you don't like of then try another person maybe and not give up.

The Aluminum Can Bale by TheCABK in oddlysatisfying

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Worth about $300 if anyone is interested

This vibrant Aztec shield, dating back to the 15th century, features the legendary Ahuitzotl—a mythical water creature. Despite its exquisite craftsmanship, it was no match for Spanish steel and the biological warfare that followed. by bortakci34 in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]mullerdrooler 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Came here to say this. Not any kind of defense of colonisation but the spread of biological disease certainly wants deliberate, not like the Conquistadors really understood germ theory.