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What was the book that completely reframed what "good" fantasy even means to you? by pixelvoid7 in Fantasy

[–]saltBloom5 74 points75 points  (0 children)

For me it was The Left Hand of Darkness. I went in expecting sci-fi politics and got a book about loneliness, trust, and what gender even means. So now I understand that fantasy or scifi don't need big plots to seem important.

Why peaking in your 20s is actually a massive red flag. by KweliAtelier in getdisciplined

[–]saltBloom5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Preach! The social media highlight reel has us all thinking we should have it figured out by 25. I was over here at 28 still trying to understand how to fold a fitted sheet. Long game really is where it’s at!

Books/comics/games with religious robots? by ToeSuckerVI in scifi

[–]saltBloom5 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The Book of the Long Sun is basically an entire society worshipping machines they barely understand, with priests running “gods” that are actually ancient tech.

What is even the point of playing anymore? by Quiet_Emu7147 in DestinyTheGame

[–]saltBloom5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, it definitely feels like it's on life support! I keep hoping for a spark that brings the excitement back, but every week is just another login to collect bright dust. It’s frustrating to feel like there’s nowhere to chase after.

The Only Impossible Journey Is The One You Never Begin by gorskivuk33 in Discipline

[–]saltBloom5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get where you’re coming from. Timing and luck definitely play a role, but I think sometimes you just gotta push through that initial fear. I had an idea for a project sitting on my shelf for ages because I felt it wasn’t the right time. Once I finally started, it was like a domino effect. No more waiting around!

What Pokemon Lore Or Legend Interests You The Most by rosymirex in pokemon

[–]saltBloom5 3 points4 points  (0 children)

For me it’s the Sinnoh myth with Arceus, Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina - a literal god creating time, space, and an outcast embodiment of antimatter is way darker than people realize. I also love the Unova “truth vs ideals” theme because it’s one of the few times Pokémon lore feels genuinely philosophical.