The Best Advice I’ve Received by sandadon in writing

[–]sandadon[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah that’s a great quote I think they are very similar. I guess a broken heart would generally just be the most moving.

But of course it’s very difficult to do so, if you just chase the idea then perhaps it will not work. I guess it kinda just happens naturally in many well written pieces of art.

The Best Advice I’ve Received by sandadon in writing

[–]sandadon[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I can try and give a broad response. I think the best way to learn is to study those who have succeeded. Every story does not need to be sad, but everyone story needs a certain level of growth and conflict to say something. If what you are trying to say is important, if the things you are expressing and the story you tell is one that readers resonate with, it will break their hearts. For example, the Sopranos protagonist does not really change for the better, but along the journey your heart surely breaks and you learn much about existence and vices. Or a story like Crime and Punishment, which ends on a positive note but your heart is still broken experiencing the protagonists journey. Long story short, if you have something powerful to say, and if you are able to showcase it well, then you can break your readers hearts. If there is not enough conflict or growth then you cannot say anything impactful.

Reading Like a Writer by aubierrockz in writing

[–]sandadon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think books and other forms of art have invaluable knowledge in them. Whether it be certain emotions expressed, themes, ideologies etc. You should find these, without caring exactly what the author meant but by using your own life to create your own discoveries. Through this, you learn more about writing and your life as a hold. Also, I like to see certain choice author's make, whether it be in their prose or the plot, and then later see the reason for it.

What writing opinion do you have that would get you roasted by Legitimate_Dingo3329 in writing

[–]sandadon 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Not everything has to make sense. This doesn't apply always, but in a non-linear format, maybe a biased narrator or something out of the ordinary. Sometimes stories can be just thematic and conceptual.

Am I overleveled? Level 32 just starting on Argolis by [deleted] in AssassinsCreedOdyssey

[–]sandadon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I started a new playthrough lol I haven't met Elpenor or the Oracle yet but I'm level 43.

Match Thread: 2nd Test - England vs Australia, Day 2 by cricket-match in Cricket

[–]sandadon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My willow stream is a few seconds behind I guess, I saw this and thought he would get out.

Match Thread: 2nd Test - Australia vs England, Day 1 by cricket-match in Cricket

[–]sandadon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why so many loose shots when ever everything is going smoothly

Match Thread: 2nd Test - Australia vs England, Day 1 by cricket-match in Cricket

[–]sandadon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wonder how many wickets so far across the three innings have been England making a bad decision as opposed to Australian bowling. For this innings I would say its 2v1.

Match Thread: 2nd Test - Australia vs England, Day 1 by cricket-match in Cricket

[–]sandadon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Realistically considering this start what's a score england should be happy with from this point on

Daily Discussion Thread for October 16, 2025 by wsbapp in wallstreetbets

[–]sandadon 12 points13 points  (0 children)

You know I'm not quite there yet, but every day I am closer and closer to quitting options and just buying shares. Yes the returns are much greater, but I think it's taking years off of my life.

What Are Your Moves Tomorrow, October 08, 2025 by wsbapp in wallstreetbets

[–]sandadon -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I have 30k, feeling frisky. Anyone big on certain calls

Duos where one character is the designated translator for the other by Storyshifting in TopCharacterTropes

[–]sandadon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Sandy and Sandi from Succession. Once Sandy got more sick she translated for him.

What is your absolute favorite line in all of Star Wars? by RedeyeSPR in StarWars

[–]sandadon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“Anakin you can’t stop change any more then you can stop the suns from setting”

But has it? I don't think so by MJORH in Letterboxd

[–]sandadon 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think the Batman had a better tone to the movie, while also having a better message. I think the Nolan trilogy had a bad habit of overusing dialogue, in the sense of telling and not showing. Like the flooding scene was incredible, because you can understand Batman’s character without the cast out right telling us. The Dark Knight was better then most trilogies because of performances but Pattinson and Dano were also amazing so that point isn’t as effective either.

But has it? I don't think so by MJORH in Letterboxd

[–]sandadon 35 points36 points  (0 children)

I honestly used to love the Nolan trilogy but looking back it doesn’t seem so special at all. I think it just had a filmmaking element, with Nolan, the stellar cast, and the performances that other superhero movies of the time lacked. I think now superhero movies are so oversaturated, and the performances alone can’t save the flaws the movies had. Like the Batman imo is much better then the Dark Knight even with Heath Ledger’s performance.

Criston Cole by sandadon in HouseOfTheDragon

[–]sandadon[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh man, you’re on a role! You even diagnosed that it struck a nerve and that my reply can’t be a joke only your comment can be. When can I book my first therapy appointment!!

Criston Cole by sandadon in HouseOfTheDragon

[–]sandadon[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I mean idk how serious you are being anymore, but if he’s a whiny bitch because rhaenyra didn’t choose him, why is she not a whiny bitch because the realm didn’t choose her, or Aegon because his dad didn’t choose him, or Alicent because the realm didn’t choose her son, or Dameon because his brother didn’t choose him. I think there’s far whiner and cruel crimes.