Kranerian's recent activity
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Comment on What long book series is worth its page count? in ~books
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Comment on What long book series is worth its page count? in ~books
Kranerian Link ParentI'm not trying to put down anyone who likes this series, but I feel it is worth noting that it has a fairly controversial reputation in the fantasy community. Some people love it and some despise...I'm not trying to put down anyone who likes this series, but I feel it is worth noting that it has a fairly controversial reputation in the fantasy community. Some people love it and some despise it and there seems to be very little in between. Might be worth looking into that a bit before diving in.
I've only ever read the first book and so can't speak to the later ones, but my opinion of that was it was an ok run-of-the-mill fantasy book right up until the BDSM torture cult arc near the end. I was weirded out enough to not continue, and that was before I had heard anything else about the series.
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Comment on Tildes Minecraft Survival Weekly in ~games
Kranerian Link ParentGlad you enjoyed my castle! That cliff just called to me. I kinda lost steam on playing before I got around to fleshing out the interior more, but it's been fun reading these threads to see how...Glad you enjoyed my castle! That cliff just called to me. I kinda lost steam on playing before I got around to fleshing out the interior more, but it's been fun reading these threads to see how the server's going.
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Comment on Burners eat big losses in desperate race to sell unwanted Burning Man tickets in ~arts
Kranerian Link ParentMight be people are afraid of a repeat of last year's flooding.Might be people are afraid of a repeat of last year's flooding.
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Comment on Tildes Minecraft Survival Weekly in ~games
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Comment on Tildes Minecraft server usernames in ~games
Kranerian LinkKranerian = Kranerian, I use this name everywhere.Kranerian = Kranerian, I use this name everywhere.
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Comment on San Francisco office sells for a stunning 90% discount from 2016 price in ~finance
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Comment on Love songs about established, long term relationships in ~music
Kranerian Link"Still Into You" by Paramore fits the bill. My wife and I actually danced to that at our wedding after 10 years of dating."Still Into You" by Paramore fits the bill. My wife and I actually danced to that at our wedding after 10 years of dating.
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Comment on Bruce Lee feared the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times. What would be your one kick? in ~talk
Kranerian Link ParentSame, and kicking myself mentally for my flaws counts too, right?Same, and kicking myself mentally for my flaws counts too, right?
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Comment on Which board games have you been playing this week? (to 30th July) in ~games.tabletop
Kranerian LinkI introduced a new group to Flamecraft, they loved it and one immediately went online to buy a copy. Such a cute game.I introduced a new group to Flamecraft, they loved it and one immediately went online to buy a copy. Such a cute game.
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Comment on Which board games have you been playing? (to 24th July) in ~games.tabletop
Kranerian Link ParentMy wife and I play that a bunch, we usually do two characters each. Even numbers are good because of how many of the goals are based on half the investigator count rounded up. Also makes it easier...My wife and I play that a bunch, we usually do two characters each. Even numbers are good because of how many of the goals are based on half the investigator count rounded up. Also makes it easier to use the specialist characters.
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Comment on If you went to a game-type fantasy world and could take one skill back to Earth, what would you choose? in ~talk
Kranerian LinkThis is definitely cheating, but give me D&D's Wish spell. I'll just have whatever I want once per day.This is definitely cheating, but give me D&D's Wish spell. I'll just have whatever I want once per day.
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Comment on Nostalgia -- what programs do you miss? in ~tech
Kranerian LinkI miss the fun visuals of disk defragmentation.I miss the fun visuals of disk defragmentation.
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Comment on What's in your drafts folder? in ~tech
Kranerian LinkRight now a bunch of notes that I've taken during telehealth appointments.Right now a bunch of notes that I've taken during telehealth appointments.
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Comment on Favorite podcast app? in ~tech
Kranerian Link ParentThat's the one I use too, seems to be the most customizable.That's the one I use too, seems to be the most customizable.
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Comment on What is the oldest TV show you actually enjoy? in ~tv
Kranerian LinkMASH (1972-1983) remains one of the greatest shows ever made.MASH (1972-1983) remains one of the greatest shows ever made.
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Comment on Reddit is going to enforce rate-limiting the API's free tier as well as charging for higher rates in ~tech
Kranerian Link ParentI'm dusting off my old account for this. I'd like to be using reddit less anyway, so if I can switch to a less toxic alternative for good I'll take it.I'm dusting off my old account for this. I'd like to be using reddit less anyway, so if I can switch to a less toxic alternative for good I'll take it.
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Comment on What are you favorite albums from the 1970s? in ~music
Kranerian LinkLed Zeppelin - IV Boston - Boston Queen - A Night at the Opera Obligatory plug for Pink Floyd, the 70s gave us Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, The Wall, and Animals - all fantastic albums.Led Zeppelin - IV
Boston - Boston
Queen - A Night at the Opera
Obligatory plug for Pink Floyd, the 70s gave us Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, The Wall, and Animals - all fantastic albums. -
Comment on The ASUS ROG phone has a 90HZ screen, vapor cooling, and a plethora of gaming accessories in ~games
Kranerian LinkAlso 3 USB C ports, a headphone jack, an insane amount of storage, and no notch. If this thing has an unlockable bootloader it'll be an android enthusiast's wet dream.Also 3 USB C ports, a headphone jack, an insane amount of storage, and no notch. If this thing has an unlockable bootloader it'll be an android enthusiast's wet dream.
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Comment on Let's talk podcasts. What are some that you like and why? in ~talk
Kranerian LinkHello Internet - It's a podcast by two educational youtubers, CGP Grey and Brady Haran (numberphile, periodic videos). They talk about random fun stuff, technology, flags, geeky things...Hello Internet - It's a podcast by two educational youtubers, CGP Grey and Brady Haran (numberphile, periodic videos). They talk about random fun stuff, technology, flags, geeky things...
The TV series is one of the more faithful adaptations in recent times, but there are still some significant differences. Various characters were combined or shuffled around, some events either happened differently or not at all, and of course the books have more time to get into details about everything. The biggest difference though is that the show only covers the first two thirds of the series, and the last three are a big change to the story. Definitely still worth reading.