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Comment on Why is everyone watching TV with the subtitles on? in ~tv
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
Sloth Link ParentI'm looking forward to the 3rd surprise book from BS. The second was fine enjoyment but wasn't something that lived in my head away from reading it, unlike his usual books. I hear Dracula is...I'm looking forward to the 3rd surprise book from BS. The second was fine enjoyment but wasn't something that lived in my head away from reading it, unlike his usual books.
I hear Dracula is surprisingly good for coming from its time. Have to give it a read.
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Comment on Black Myth: Wukong | Official thirteen minutes gameplay trailer in ~games
Sloth LinkThe game seems to be in early days despite the gameplay we've seen. I really hope it comes out, but I feel like this is going to be one of those things that disappears after 2 years of waiting. It...The game seems to be in early days despite the gameplay we've seen. I really hope it comes out, but I feel like this is going to be one of those things that disappears after 2 years of waiting.
It should at least turn heads and get other developers aware of what's possible.
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Comment on What are you reading these days? #15 in ~books
Sloth LinkI've been reading Brandon Sanderson's cosmere universe of fantasy novels for the first time. Finished all but Oathbringer, Edgedancer, White Sand and Warbreaker (reading now). The magic systems...I've been reading Brandon Sanderson's cosmere universe of fantasy novels for the first time. Finished all but Oathbringer, Edgedancer, White Sand and Warbreaker (reading now). The magic systems are excitingly fresh and make sense (there are twists near the ends of stories but it's rarely a deus ex machina), there's tons of foreshadowing of future events, and the stories are so interconnected, and it feels like the novels have been refined over a long period of time.
He's singlehandedly rekindled my love of reading.
[Also the guy is a super hardworking and responsive dude. He posts about his current writing status all the time, shares behind the scenes details about chapters, and responds to fans all the time. How many authors do that.]
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Comment on What are you reading these days? #15 in ~books
Sloth Link ParentHave to hand it to you for giving an author another go, after being disappointed the first. But yeah, sometimes no matter how hard we try, we just can't like something even if we really want to....Have to hand it to you for giving an author another go, after being disappointed the first. But yeah, sometimes no matter how hard we try, we just can't like something even if we really want to.
I've been reading his Cosmere universe for the first time and it really has lit my passion for reading again. While I enjoy them, I can certainly start to find some similarities between his works (besides what connects these worlds in the lore). He loves to hop around multiple characters' perspectives, there is usually some character of noble birth who is also a perfect morale person integral to the story, almost no women that are "useless" or not strong, the book is set after a disastrous event has already happened, etc. I don't know how representative Steelheart is of his writing style, but it's a young adult novel so I assume it features some of the tropes associated with that genre.
That said, I was really impressed at his short stories in Arcanum Unbounded. "The Emperor's Soul", "Shadows for Silence in the Forests of Hell" and "Sixth of the Dusk" are fresh, intruiging narratives that honestly don't play very much to his usual book framework and are enjoyable quick reads. I know you said you've been put off by his books, but if you can borrow the book from a friend or library, the interesting worlds and magic systems themselves are worth the short read.
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Comment on So I haven't really watched anime except for Pokemon when I was a kid, but I'm thinking about getting into One Punch Man. Will I like it? in ~anime
Sloth LinkAnime has such a huge range of genres. One Punch man is kind of great in the sense that it defies a lot of tropes inherent in the anime (specifically shonen) genre. You can watch it and likely...Anime has such a huge range of genres. One Punch man is kind of great in the sense that it defies a lot of tropes inherent in the anime (specifically shonen) genre. You can watch it and likely enjoy it, but you might not fully appreciate it if you're unfamiliar with that genre.
I would also recommend Attack on Titan like Grendel, Death Note (for psychological thriller), and My Hero Academia is quite accessible and fun (superhero action).
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Comment on What are some TV shows you find yourself constant rewatching? in ~tv
Sloth Link ParentI can understand why you stopped Silicon Valley. I had to stop after season 3 because it became way too repetitive. The team does well, the team gets an opportunity, Richard screws the opportunity...I can understand why you stopped Silicon Valley. I had to stop after season 3 because it became way too repetitive.
The team does well, the team gets an opportunity, Richard screws the opportunity with his dickheadedness, the team does poorly. Rinse and Repeat. Maybe if the main character was more likeable it'd be different.
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Comment on Why did you choose this username for your Tildes account? in ~talk
Sloth LinkFirst name already taken. Went with an animal I like c: Gotta get in on those simple short usernames while they last :)First name already taken. Went with an animal I like c: Gotta get in on those simple short usernames while they last :)
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Comment on What upcoming video games are you looking forward to? in ~games
Sloth LinkLooking forward to reveals/gameplay of Starfield, Borderlands 3, Cyberpunk 2077, the new Smash Bros, and Ghost of Tsushima. I also hate to say it but Anthem looked incredible last year. I may have...Looking forward to reveals/gameplay of Starfield, Borderlands 3, Cyberpunk 2077, the new Smash Bros, and Ghost of Tsushima.
I also hate to say it but Anthem looked incredible last year. I may have to suck it up and buy from EA... if they've not mucked it all up with bullcrap microtransactions. New info on it this e3 should help me decide
As someone who's partner insisted on subtitles, it is somewhat annoying that I need to make a conscious effort to keep my focus away from the words.
I am a quick reader and will catch the text even from my periphery and kind of have a few seconds of knowing what's about to be said/done before the actors say it/do it.
To avoid not missing a word, what I will do when solo is watching Netflix or etc through my Playstation, with headphones connected through the controller/system/TV. Hard to avoid a sound with closed ear headphones directed the noises right to your ear.
However it's not really a big deal at the end of things because if you miss a word or a line here or there, you will 99% of the time be able to piece together what was said and what has happened. We are smart creatures able to fill in the blanks, especially when we understand regular story structure.