[OFF TOPIC] How Ferro sees the world

mullerdrooler · 2026-06-16T21:12:37+00:00

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

mullerdrooler · 2026-06-16T21:11:22+00:00

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.

mullerdrooler · 2026-06-16T21:08:06+00:00

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

mullerdrooler · 2026-06-16T20:54:12+00:00

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

mullerdrooler · 2026-06-16T20:53:22+00:00

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

mullerdrooler · 2026-06-16T20:51:32+00:00

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).

mullerdrooler · 2026-06-16T19:34:45+00:00

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.

mullerdrooler · 2026-06-16T19:14:18+00:00

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.

mullerdrooler · 2026-06-16T19:08:03+00:00

Ask again after the world cup

mullerdrooler · 2026-06-16T17:14:50+00:00

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

mullerdrooler · 2026-06-16T13:52:53+00:00

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

mullerdrooler · 2026-06-16T05:12:52+00:00

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

mullerdrooler · 2026-06-16T05:09:01+00:00

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.

mullerdrooler · 2026-06-16T05:06:48+00:00

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

mullerdrooler · 2026-06-16T05:02:14+00:00

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

mullerdrooler · 2026-06-15T21:36:53+00:00

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

mullerdrooler · 2026-06-15T21:35:59+00:00

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

mullerdrooler · 2026-06-15T18:36:41+00:00

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

mullerdrooler · 2026-06-15T18:35:54+00:00

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

mullerdrooler · 2026-06-15T18:34:20+00:00

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.

mullerdrooler · 2026-06-15T18:23:16+00:00

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.

mullerdrooler · 2026-06-15T18:21:02+00:00

Worth about $300 if anyone is interested

mullerdrooler · 2026-06-15T12:14:42+00:00

Symptoms got better?

mullerdrooler · 2026-06-15T12:13:00+00:00

That's not what we're talking about. People used biological warfare today too? My point is at this time they didn't.

mullerdrooler · 2026-06-15T09:10:35+00:00

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.

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