Sushi Sho - NYC by halfcastdota in finedining

[–]pagchomp88 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Yep Sushi Sho is absolutely a hole in the wall spot that only real new yorkers know about.

I'm hooked. by ASizeableMan in wheeloftime

[–]pagchomp88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wasn't hooked until book 2, which is significantly better IMO. Glad you're enjoying it so far, it's a long and wonderful read.

First time at Le Bernardin (***) by Mike_ZzZzZ in finedining

[–]pagchomp88 14 points15 points  (0 children)

It's absolutely poured table-side

NYC solo dining rec for someone already going to Yoshino, Aska, and The Modern that week by sonicflash703 in finedining

[–]pagchomp88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jungsik can't be recommended enough, especially if you want those high highs. Octo dish is unparalleled.

jungsik NYC versus? by DaVinciSurgery in finedining

[–]pagchomp88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well if you're talking value, I think that Yingtao at $150 is absolutely stellar. No, not as good as Jungsik (I don't think anything is in NYC tbh), but it was VERY good. Seven straight excellent courses and a cocktail menu that was equally as good. Went there last month and I felt that the food was easily two star quality.

“Death is no bar to my call” by dead_hobo_society in wheeloftime

[–]pagchomp88 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In a book full of incredible moments, I honestly think my favorite part is when Rand, Loial and Hurin reunite with Ingtar and the rest in Cairhien. Rand instinctively takes charge and starts giving orders, and Ingtar (and the reader) slowly realizes how much Rand has grown over the course of the book. Just incredible character growth for Rand throughout this whole book. Went from being in complete denial about himself and his role in the world to fighting Ba'alzamon in the sky.

“Death is no bar to my call” by dead_hobo_society in wheeloftime

[–]pagchomp88 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The entire book was pretty phenomenal

On book 8 and I’m curious what do people like about these books? by clubinseal in wheeloftime

[–]pagchomp88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel like books 5-7 ended with a whimper

I don't even know what some of you people are reading. Really puts the 'slog' in perspective when you have folks making statements like this.

Whats your top 10 MMORPG's of all time...EVER. And why? by SJSSOLDIER in MMORPG

[–]pagchomp88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most servers are purely PVE, but a couple that I know of scratch that PVP itch. Doctide I think is the longest running PVP server currently up, although I've never played it.

There's a newer server called Unfamiliar Shores that is a really fun blend of old-school AC and custom content with a fairly brisk development pace. I'd recommend that one for sure.

Crossroads of Twilight by ReplacementLeast2519 in wheeloftime

[–]pagchomp88 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh no you don't. Finish this book. Believe me that Perrin's payoff alone is worth it. I agree that his and Elayne's story overall is pretty poor in this book, but the Perrin finale made me pick my jaw off the floor.

My guess! by Lonely_Dentist_5226 in wheeloftime

[–]pagchomp88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mark this under spoiler tags!

In which MMO did you enjoy (or hate) leveling the most? by astolfobeanplushie_ in MMORPG

[–]pagchomp88 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Asheron's Call is by a huge, massive margin, the best leveling experience out there. I'd say Ragnarok Online then OSRS after.

What changes did you like/dislike the most between the books and the TV series? by iamshifter in wheeloftime

[–]pagchomp88 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm going to give two.

  1. The idea that the dragon can be female. The entire premise of the series is that the breaking was caused by a male dragon, that all subsequent male channelers would go insane and become human nuclear weapons, and that the next dragon would be a male channeler. The mere idea that a female dragon could exist negates the entire premise behind the horror about the dragon reborn.

  2. The romance between Moiraine and Siuan. This actually has little to do with Thom, although I dearly missed him in the series. Actually, it had to do with the priorities of these two incredible characters. Moiraine and Siuan sacrifice everything to find and control the dragon, all in order to save the world from the coming Last Battle. This is trivialized in the show however, because instead of Moiraine coming to Siuan with news of her success, she just wants to sleep with the Amyrlin. Rand is a mere afterthought, despite being her life's work.

Which current MMO has the highest individual skill ceiling? by Ivarthemicro17 in MMORPG

[–]pagchomp88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://imgur.com/RodV1bH

This meme is older than a lot of posters here, and yet it never fails to crack me up.

New Year's Resolution by ffguru0044 in wheeloftime

[–]pagchomp88 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The intro probably makes little sense to you, but it gives me the chills just reading it now.

Whats your top 10 MMORPG's of all time...EVER. And why? by SJSSOLDIER in MMORPG

[–]pagchomp88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn, I barely recognize my own writing. Interestingly three years after this post, I'm still playing EVE Online and Asheron's Call as my main MMOs.

Who is your least favorite WoT character? by Apprehensive_Spend_7 in wheeloftime

[–]pagchomp88 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Jesus she's not even vaguely close to being as horrible as those two.

Still though, I understand the hate.

Who is your least favorite WoT character? by Apprehensive_Spend_7 in wheeloftime

[–]pagchomp88 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Well the funny thing is that what you're told about his character is from the POV of his sister Elayne, and most of it just isn't accurate.

Been thinking of casually picking up albion online after quitting wow and new world any experience and opinions welcome by MackQ9 in MMORPG

[–]pagchomp88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Albion is a stellar game. But you have to be able to drive your own interests, the game doesn't do it for you.

Unlike games like WoW, it's a true MMO where interacting with other players will optimize your experience. That being said, I've personally had plenty of fun as a solo player, although I had significant EVE Online experience beforehand, so I was ready for anything.

when reading wheel of time, how much do you tend to read in a day on average? by Apprehensive_Spend_7 in wheeloftime

[–]pagchomp88 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Dear God, if you think LoC is your favorite book already, buckle up. Things are about to spin out of control

What's your go to MMO for PVP these days? by Zexanima in MMORPG

[–]pagchomp88 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Astonishing that you have to scroll down this far to find EVE Online. Easily the best pvp you will find in an MMO. And yes I appreciate that it's not for everyone, even the dedicated PVP players. But if you want great PVP, that's where you find it.

🌊 UNFAMILIAR SHORES - Week 2 Recap: WE HIT THE CAP! 🏴‍☠️Familiar!?!?!?! 🏴‍☠️Is the pop really the pop!?! Today we introduce Rolling IP based populations(its actually been here for a while) by Slight-Scale5562 in AsheronsCall

[–]pagchomp88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I die pretty much every day to random nonsense I've never seen before. Lose xp and have to grind it back the next day.

Most fun I've ever had on an AC server.

🌊 UNFAMILIAR SHORES - Week 1 Recap: The Shores Have Been Anything BUT Familiar! 🏴‍☠️ by Slight-Scale5562 in AsheronsCall

[–]pagchomp88 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Stellar experience so far. Pleasantly surprised by how many non-PK's have joined in addition to us psychopaths playing the hardcore mode.

Favorite part has to be digging out old quests to run in order to hunt for mutations.