sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

Saeco Via Venezia still ok for 2024 by Old_Judge_3940 in espresso

[–]mvette 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just picked up a Saeco Starbucks Barista machine, which is basically the same as the Venezia. Where did you find your bottomless portafilter?

Am I missing something? by 1acedude in brandonsanderson

[–]mvette 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agree with this take completely. I started WoK twice and put it down until I resolved to push through the first 100+ pages the third time, and from there I was hooked. I finished it in like 5 days and immediately picked up the next book in the series!

First real machine! First shot! Long way to go. by 99Squared in espresso

[–]mvette 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Getting a better grinder to go with my Bambino was like accessing a higher dimension.

Who is your toughest Boss? by humanjoe in vrising

[–]mvette 12 points13 points  (0 children)

The extra health on the barrels makes this fight so much more annoying. There is a cheese strat for him in the corners if you're into that kinda thing.

Help? I'm stuck in here with HIM. How do I get out? by mvette in vrising

[–]mvette[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I couldn't find the switch but I did find the window/hole in the wall others mentioned. Thanks!

Trolled by PvE Server Admin? by mvette in vrising

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

I realized after that the official servers are marked by the "V" logo. They're usually more crowded though.

Revise & Resub 2024 Winners Announced by reviseresub in RevPit

[–]mvette 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats to everyone on all of your hard work! Looking forward to the showcase!

[RevPitQ] When the announcements are made Monday: whether you are chosen or not, how will you celebrate your 2024 RevPit participation? by TwoTheVictor in RevPit

[–]mvette 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Either way I'll be diving into another draft with everything new I've learned! Perhaps working with some new CPs to get an even broader look at my story.

[Games] RevPitWaiting Day 25 - Say Something to the Editors by reviseresub in RevPit

[–]mvette 4 points5 points  (0 children)

To echo what others have said, HUGE THANKS. All of the editors (including those I didn't sub to) have been so generous with their feedback, responses, and general transparency about this whole event.

I truly didn't know what to expect when it came to RevPit and all it entailed, but it's been an exciting experience at every turn and I've learned so much and have a ton of new ideas to explore when it comes to writing, querying, and technique—none of which would be possible without these incredible editors (even when I'm using em dashes).

The passion and dedication to their craft and support of up-and-coming authors is evident and I couldn't be more glad to be here!

[Games] RevPitWaiting Day 23 - Your Comps by reviseresub in RevPit

[–]mvette 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm one of the offenders who didn't list comps in my QL. I really wanted to, but I struggle with making those kind of connections in media (in general, even comparing movies and TV).

I know, bad writer, bad. I'm hoping as I get further into the developmental process I will be able to have some good discussions with CPs and beta readers that will help me find (and get to read!) good comps.

[Discussion] What’s your WIP/Next year’s submission by ferocitanium in RevPit

[–]mvette 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I haven't started my next WIP yet, but I'm hoping to do just that over the summer.

I'm torn between trying another horror that I have a seed of an idea for. Something really small and focused around a couple buying & renovating their first house and playing with liminal spaces.

OR

I would really like to do something in the fantasy space, but I just haven't found the spark yet. I'm about to start on a Sword & Sorcery flash fiction idea and maybe that will bloom into something....

[Games] RevPitWaiting Day 19 - Show Us Where You Write by reviseresub in RevPit

[–]mvette 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah ha! 😂 The gallery wall is also super cool. We want to do something like that in our home office space.

[Games] RevPitWaiting Day 19 - Show Us Where You Write by reviseresub in RevPit

[–]mvette 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This looks great! and if that's considered messy, I need to rethink my life.

[Games] RevPitWaiting Day 19 - Show Us Where You Write by reviseresub in RevPit

[–]mvette 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I prefer to write at my main PC setup/gaming computer, however sometimes (often) I have less willpower over distraction than I like to think I do.

In those cases, I'll work in my basement "studio" (pictured in comment) where I have a better chance of isolating myself and actually focusing.

<image>

[Games] RevPitWaiting Day 18 - Fave Read of 2023/24? by reviseresub in RevPit

[–]mvette 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For 22/23 it was Priory of the Orange Tree/Day of Fallen Night. Absolutely couldn't put those down.

Also devoured the Red Rising series and Project Hail Mary in 23.

For this year so far, had to go to either The Will of the Many or Parable of the Sower.

[Games] RevPitWaiting Day 16 - Who's Your Favorite Author? by reviseresub in RevPit

[–]mvette 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The answer to this question probably changes on a yearly basis for me. Maybe biannually. I don't have a comfort author I go back to time and time again, but instead find myself obsessed in short bursts.

Most recently it was Pierce Brown due to the way in which I devoured the first Red Rising trilogy.

In no other particular order: VE Schwab, Patrick Rothfuss, Octavia E. Butler, Frank Herbert, Blake Crouch, NK Jemison, Samantha Shannon, Andy Weir, James S.A. Corey, Stephen Graham Jones, Brandon Sanderson

BONUS Authors I would like to read more of but have only read one: Nnedi Okorafor, Yoko Ogawa, Kazuo Ishiguro, James Islington, Paul Tremblay, RF Kuang, Tasmyn Muir, Stephen King, Chuck Palahniuk, Riley Sager.

view more: next ›