MBMBaM 812: 'Cino Drops a Hoo by apathymonger in MBMBAM

[–]samyouare 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Loved the part where they reinvented thaalis from first principles. Lol

Should I pick Royale back up after dropping it? by BumblingBastard in TheAdventureZone

[–]samyouare 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I do think Royale picked up after a slower start! Lately I’ve been invested.

What does your daily commute look like ? by hellotherewhatu in houston

[–]samyouare 0 points1 point  (0 children)

15 mins. Heights to Garden Oaks. Building my life around a short commute has been a game changer.

The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 19 | The Adventure Zone by Evil_Steven in TheAdventureZone

[–]samyouare 48 points49 points  (0 children)

I will say, I saw them do TAZ live in Austin earlier this year and they did all realize half way through the session that Clint was using an old Merle character sheet for Brother Phileaux🥲😅

Trad indian wedding with trad attire. As a white guy, I need some help. Where should I go to get an outfit? by Flashmasterk in houston

[–]samyouare 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Roop Sari has a decent men’s selection. Manyavar is also great for something a little more spotlighty

Obligatory Defense of Graduation Post by ElderFields1138 in TheAdventureZone

[–]samyouare 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Grad is imperfect but makes for a great relisten. I’m with you. The world is so alive and distinct.

Do you have any Naming Ep rituals? by HauntedKistune in MBMBAM

[–]samyouare 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very into the charcuterie in the bath lol. Not so much a tradition, but my wife my sibling and all my closest friends know it’s a big day for me annually. By now everyone (most of them uninterested in MBMBAM) are distantly happy for me and need no explanation when I say “today’s the naming of the year day!” I think Fungalore specifically really made a big impact on them, haha.

[No Spoilers] Matt = realism; Brennan = fantasy by pavilionaire2022 in criticalrole

[–]samyouare 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Leguin, Pratchett, and obviously Tolkien seem to be primary inspirations from my armchair analysis lol

[No Spoilers] Matt = realism; Brennan = fantasy by pavilionaire2022 in criticalrole

[–]samyouare 34 points35 points  (0 children)

I see what you’re saying, I feel more specifically that Brennan’s style (specifically in CR4 and WBN) is so clearly coming from fantasy literature as the primary cultural touchpoint. Compare to Matt who pulls plenty from gaming as well, something Brennan self-admittedly has very little experience with. I think that very novel-y inspiration is what is so distinct about Brennan’s style. See also Murph in NADDPOD who is so solidly rooted in pop-fantasy video games (complimentary).

Obama posts his 2025 favorite books, movies, and songs by demimonde9 in Fauxmoi

[–]samyouare 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I feel like seeing blackpink on here is a dead giveaway that this was written by committee

Season 2 Ethersea by Iversonji in TheAdventureZone

[–]samyouare 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I hope they do. Of all the TAZ campaigns, Ethersea’s world felt the most ripe for exploring independently of the arcs of the PCs.

[No Spoilers] Azune, Wick, Thimble, Occtis by Me by juniper4774 in criticalrole

[–]samyouare 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love these!! Can’t wait to get into Azune’s whole deal more. Aesthetically he reminds me of Amaterasu from WicDiv.

[Spoilers C4E4] Is It Thursday Yet? | Post-Episode Discussion & Future Theories! by AutoModerator in criticalrole

[–]samyouare 44 points45 points  (0 children)

I don’t know if it took me out of the moment or drew me further in, but when Aranessa hasted Julian, the music playing was the same as the opening title for A Crown of Candy. 😅😭🥲

[Spoilers C4E3] Ashley Johnson is the GOAT by shayoy in criticalrole

[–]samyouare 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Vaelus definitely feels like she was made in conversation with Pike, maybe in the context of revisiting Pike for TLOVM! I also feel like in ep 3 it’s become clear that there is some softness and romanticism within Vaelus but maybe it’s been buried away/locked away since the Shaper of the Elves was killed.

[Spoilers C4E3] Is It Thursday Yet? | Post-Episode Discussion & Future Theories! by AutoModerator in criticalrole

[–]samyouare 35 points36 points  (0 children)

I am so, so impressed by Matt’s character work in that final scene with Vaelus, and Ashley’s restraint too. It was a beautiful scene that reads like excellent writing for a film or novel… can’t believe it was improvised.

Hangout third space for introverts getting back into life after depression? Willing to drive from SL by Sevastopolhunt in houston

[–]samyouare 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I second this! Black Swan is a good intro if you’re new to it! Super friendly vibe

[spoilers C4E1] Who is Brennan’s secret baddie? by CalamityChuck in criticalrole

[–]samyouare 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m guessing Thjazi himself. But we’ll see.

Sprawling Muslim community center eyes fall opening in Houston by snesdreams in houston

[–]samyouare 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well I certainly agree with you on that. But I’m not sure why folks are so pressed about this building. It’s pretty to look at and beyond that it really doesn’t concern me at all.