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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
tversetti Link ParentAt minimum it is SUPER different - there's two total POVs through 33%, and they're basically one small group in a ship, and another small group in a ship following them. I really hope we're...At minimum it is SUPER different - there's two total POVs through 33%, and they're basically one small group in a ship, and another small group in a ship following them. I really hope we're setting the stage for something bigger. The quest given to the MC seems to be absolutely massive but the story is incredibly small.
What is interesting is how this whole series is often recommended. There has to be more with this book!
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
tversetti LinkOn Audio, Endymion which is book 3 of Dan Simmons' Hyperion series. I'm about 1/3 through the book and am finding the plotting quite plodding. I can see the big picture though and will carry on,...On Audio, Endymion which is book 3 of Dan Simmons' Hyperion series. I'm about 1/3 through the book and am finding the plotting quite plodding. I can see the big picture though and will carry on, because there's still much to uncover. I'm hoping it takes a turn here soon though.
On physical, Transition by Iain M. Banks. This book reminds me of the TV show Loki - specifically the parts about the TVA. If you have read anything by Iain Banks, I think this is a good mix of his sci-fi with some tame(r) parts of his regular fiction. His regular fiction books are wild. This one is fine. I decided I wanted to hit at least all of IAB's Sci-Fi, and this is one of them.
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Comment on Fitness Weekly Discussion in ~health
tversetti LinkHit 1k miles for 2026 (so far) this morning on my run. Not the best year so far for my running but one of the best for consistency. This singular skill I have, the ability to run for hours, is so...Hit 1k miles for 2026 (so far) this morning on my run. Not the best year so far for my running but one of the best for consistency. This singular skill I have, the ability to run for hours, is so absolutely useless for daily life that it almost offends me. HOWEVER, it has always helped immensely for brain purposes.
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
tversetti LinkAudiobook journey through the Revelation Space books by Alastair Reynolds. I'm on the third book of the original trilogy and have one book left with a few short stories as well. It's been a good...Audiobook journey through the Revelation Space books by Alastair Reynolds. I'm on the third book of the original trilogy and have one book left with a few short stories as well. It's been a good sci-fi space journey so far but I feel like there's tons of missed opportunities. He set up a very interesting world, at minimum.
Physically reading through Look to Windward by Iain M. Banks. Seems like a different Culture book so far...but then again most of them are quite different!
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
tversetti LinkI've been playing through Golf Story on the Switch for a few weeks now. I think it's a brilliant little game that mixes a classic console golf game with a little linear RPG built in. I'm getting...I've been playing through Golf Story on the Switch for a few weeks now. I think it's a brilliant little game that mixes a classic console golf game with a little linear RPG built in. I'm getting old and think it is nice to know how to complete a task, which thankfully in this game I am usually able to figure things out relatively quickly.
I can see the end coming and I'll be sad to beat it, I think. Next up is A Short Hike in yet another attempt to piss off my young son by playing a game that could be much older than him.
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Comment on Book recommendation request: Fantasy book about university similar to The Name of the Wind? in ~books
tversetti LinkThe Will of the Many by James Islington Somewhat of a "Gary Stu" type of character but the story and ending are pretty good. His previous trilogy was well plotted and intricate, so I have high...The Will of the Many by James Islington
Somewhat of a "Gary Stu" type of character but the story and ending are pretty good. His previous trilogy was well plotted and intricate, so I have high hopes for the series in general.
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Comment on What are some good YouTube channels/shows/series related to travel? in ~travel
tversetti Link"James May, Our Man In Japan" is far better than later seasons, but had some serious genuine charm."James May, Our Man In Japan" is far better than later seasons, but had some serious genuine charm.
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
tversetti Link ParentI decided I'm going to do WoT next year after I finish book 5 of the Stormlight Archive (comes out in December). It's such a commitment when you see the size of the books/audiobooks...but it needs...I decided I'm going to do WoT next year after I finish book 5 of the Stormlight Archive (comes out in December).
It's such a commitment when you see the size of the books/audiobooks...but it needs to be done.
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
tversetti Link ParentI'm hoping to follow the beam another time in the future. It's a very interesting story with many twists and turns. Brace yourself for the back half of book 7!I'm hoping to follow the beam another time in the future. It's a very interesting story with many twists and turns. Brace yourself for the back half of book 7!
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Comment on Looking for adventure(-ish) games to play alongside my 8 years old in ~games
tversetti LinkLuigi's Mansion 3 I would call this the pinnacle of "old person and young person" gaming. There's an immortal side character that plays a pivotal role in many, many of the puzzles. My 8 year old...Luigi's Mansion 3
I would call this the pinnacle of "old person and young person" gaming. There's an immortal side character that plays a pivotal role in many, many of the puzzles. My 8 year old blows me away with his Odyssey skills and I think some of that type of gaming experience can really help power their skills in these slightly top down puzzle games.I still kept a guide handy though, there's some obscure crap in that game for an old guy.
We've been playing Super Smash Bros for the Switch lately as well because I have to have him be competitive with his friends someday! Also, slightly different, but he played through both of the Mario + Rabbids games without much of my help except on the biggest of big bosses. Still working on that deep strategy brain...
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Comment on The first crew launch of Boeing’s Starliner capsule is on hold indefinitely in ~space
tversetti Link Parentit's been delayed for years and the first (non human passenger) test flight did not go all that well. makes you wonder if it will even actually launch at some point. Boeing has to be so far over...it's been delayed for years and the first (non human passenger) test flight did not go all that well. makes you wonder if it will even actually launch at some point. Boeing has to be so far over budget...
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Comment on The first crew launch of Boeing’s Starliner capsule is on hold indefinitely in ~space
tversetti LinkThis thing will hopefully never get off the ground. We've got better options at this point, even if it's only with one launch provider right now. It is still better than one launch provider and...This thing will hopefully never get off the ground. We've got better options at this point, even if it's only with one launch provider right now. It is still better than one launch provider and one death provider.
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
tversetti Link ParentThis is a great book! Enjoy! Trashy is a treasure.This is a great book! Enjoy! Trashy is a treasure.
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Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music
tversetti LinkMasayoshi Takanaka - The Rainbow Goblins Many tracks on this remind me of spring - very bright tones and a very happy vibe. Even the darker ones like Thunderstorm are not so dark as to not be...Masayoshi Takanaka - The Rainbow Goblins
Many tracks on this remind me of spring - very bright tones and a very happy vibe. Even the darker ones like Thunderstorm are not so dark as to not be approachable and fun in the middle.
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Comment on TV Tuesdays Free Talk in ~tv
tversetti Link ParentWe met one other hyper-human ghoul in this season and he was fairly similar except for his outbursts. The rest of the ghouls were...very far gone. Goggins has been EXTREMELY fortunate over the...We met one other hyper-human ghoul in this season and he was fairly similar except for his outbursts. The rest of the ghouls were...very far gone.
Goggins has been EXTREMELY fortunate over the course of his 200 years...
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Comment on Masayoshi Takanaka — Blue Lagoon (Hunpluged version) (2022) in ~music
tversetti LinkTakanaka's catalogue is fantastic! The Rainbow Goblins gets a weekly play from me. Bangers through the whole thing.Takanaka's catalogue is fantastic! The Rainbow Goblins gets a weekly play from me. Bangers through the whole thing.
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Comment on What's the big deal about running a half marathon? in ~life
tversetti Link ParentI haven't been able to totally gather how old you are, but let's just say it doesn't matter. Assuming you're in your mid thirties with the child care comments, I think you should take a step back...I haven't been able to totally gather how old you are, but let's just say it doesn't matter. Assuming you're in your mid thirties with the child care comments, I think you should take a step back and analyze your approach to hobbies. I have friends that fly drones competitively, play DnD, collect books, run 100+ mile races in the mountains, and play the ukelele. This is just a few of the hobbies. When they are NEW hobbies especially, each friend is very talkative about these and I really enjoy learning about what they are passionate about.
Empathy is what your goal should be. She has a somewhat new hobby that could culminate (for her) with a half marathon. This is your wife we're talking about, the person you should support the most out of anyone.
Arrogance and your "great self esteem and plenty of personal achievements" are very clear, you had no need to write that sentence.
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Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music
tversetti LinkI've recently found Huey Lewis and the News. What a unique voice! I'm just a BIT late. Enjoying some of the gems from their greatest hits and trying to play a few of the basics on the guitar.I've recently found Huey Lewis and the News. What a unique voice! I'm just a BIT late. Enjoying some of the gems from their greatest hits and trying to play a few of the basics on the guitar.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
tversetti Link Parentthe lightning divine beast can be cruel because of the shape of the fighting field. still, repeatable patterns, and if you load up you should be able to take him out. It always sucks to drop your...the lightning divine beast can be cruel because of the shape of the fighting field. still, repeatable patterns, and if you load up you should be able to take him out. It always sucks to drop your stuff. I don't necessarily love the lighting/electric dynamic.
Consider Phlebas is known for being the oddball of the series. I'm not a huge player of games guy, but Use of Weapons is great and all of the rest are also great in their own way. I would not do Inversions until you have read a few though. Matter, Surface Detail, Look to Windward, Hydrogen Sonata, all fantastic.