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Ok, this totally seems the place to ask since I can't find it anywhere. I thought I remembered seeing somewhere an herb or flower or something that would make Devils (my luck it was Demons) susceptible to normal weapons. It's growing was outlawed and it's hard to come by. I thought it was in reference to Cheliax, but now I'm not sure. Anyone able to help me out? I'd been playing with a story idea, but if I can't find it...well I could always make it up.
A few points I'd like to make: 1. Ender's Game wasn't just about the psychological abuse of children. It stressed the points of what will happen with a lack of communication, the fact that everyone lies, the individual vs. society, the dangers of blindly following any side without thinking, and (this one is just me personally not literary theory) the idea that kids aren't as sweet and fluffy as people think. They are "adult" in some ways and fragile in others. 2. Card's already been paid for the film. He has the money. He optioned the rights and as far as I know (and I had to research this) doesn't have a cut of the profits. I believe he only went with Net Points, which is the equivalent of "here are some beads for your land." So me not going to see the movie means he still has the money to do as he pleases and I will not have seen the movie. He gains nothing by my going or not. So I'd rather drive up the Gross points and see him loose money. 3. There's nothing homophobic in the novel. As much as I dislike his views, I can admire how he keeps them out of his work. For me that's the big difference. 4. Protests drive publicity. They're giving the movie free press. Which might make those who weren't sure or hadn't heard of the movie go see it. It drives traffic on search engines and social media. It's free advertisement. 5. Everyone is free to do what they want. I personally had several of my students who are in fact lesbians and two gay couples who read the book, then were given the task of researching Card. What they found shocked them, but when I asked them about it changing their opinions of the novel, they said no. In fact it made them want to see the movie more to show him that homosexuals weren't as different or as strange as he thinks and like the same things as everyone else. I was DAMN proud of the maturity of those kids. As one put it "I want to fight their fear by showing them I'm just a normal person. If I want to see a movie or eat a chicken sandwich, I will. If you don't like me and my girlfriend--eat somewhere else, but know that your views didn't affect me and you nourished me and now entertained me and the world didn't end." Just my thoughts. Also, as I stated somewhere else, I plan on seeing the movie, running a field trip, and then donating the cost of the tickets to an LGBT charity. But that's because I like balance and irony, not because I feel guilty.
Dishonored is great. Though it is Steampunk/Victorian. And the DLC does involve a witch. That being said Skyrim is Viking-ish though has a lot of magic, but you don't have to use it. I think for the computer there's a mod that would turn Oblivion into basically Europe. And there might be mods to remove the magic from both. Divine Divinity in feel maybe. Dragon's Dogma perhaps, but again there's magic.
W01fe01, I think it's just going to be a matter of changing personal tastes. I'll admit, I'm in my 30s (as close to the actual number as I'll give out) and I still play Pokemon. Fell in love w/Pikachu in 96 and still collect them all. So it might be that your sensibilities and what you want out of a game is changing. I can say I'm looking forward to Watchdogs, perhaps Evil Within, Deadpool (when I can afford it), and any Phoenix Wright game I can get my hands on. I know it's to each his own, but we'll be more than happy to keep offering suggestions. Figure out what you're really looking for out of a game and I'm sure someone here'll have something to scratch the itch. (And I'll forgive you for Dishonored, just this once ^_^)
Not really a problem for me either. Are you looking for a game that's fantasy like Pathfinder? I loved Witcher 2, Skyrim, and even Kingdoms of Amalor for that. Engaging storiws? Dishonored and it's DLC for me and a few friends love Last of Us. Over the top and actiony? Borderlands was sheer fun and Saints Row 4 comes soon. Playing with other? I'm still on SWTOR for that. What are you looking for?
Well they have a Sharknado Mini of sorts ready for play.
And you totally nailed the scenes my students had problems with. Did I mention that I teach really immature 11th graders (or 11th graders who've failed 11th grade twice) who, if you asked about the scene with Alai even today, they'd insist I was wrong about what it meant. Not all of them, but seven of my students really had a problem with these two parts and nearly refused to finish the book. I also agree with you about the contradiction between scenes like these and his views. It's interesting and makes one wonder what happened in his life between writing the novel and well now.
Impressive amount of work, you're making me feel like a slacker. If it all gets in you should have your own section! Got to get started on my own stuff.
For me one of th big things is I can't find anything homophobic in Ender's Game, in fact when I taught the novel this year many of my male students felt "uncomfortable" with parts because they thought the author must be gay. (There were many interesting conversations that day...) Card's already got enough money to do whatever he pleases with his political views whether I agree with him or not, in fact he's probably already been paid for the film. Instead of boycotting the movie, which really hurts the stars of the film, the director, and those who worked hard to bring this to life, why not go see it if you want, then donate to the LGBT charity of your choice. In fact staging boycotts is great advertisement for the film, which defeats those who wish to boycott it's purpose.
Nice story Bardess! It's interesting to see what choices the editors make. Though it's fun reading your own story and hitting a line and trying to remember why you wrote it that way, only to realize it was the editor. :) But Wayfinder has some great editors. Loved the changes they made to my story. Though I still hate the title. Oh yeah, my story's "Darkland Dealings".
Ok, I know this is the book thread, but I will admit a curiosity to see how the movie (release date of August 1--poor Guardians of the Galaxy) will fair. I'll admit to making it to chapter 3 before I couldn't take the writing anymore, but how on earth are they going to shoot this? I'll also admit that if it's NC-17 like the speculation says, I'd be interested just to see a mainstream NC-17 movie. If they follow the book, I'll at least know I'll leave the theater laughing.
I actually enjoyed the DLC very much. I found playing Daud more challenging at points than playing Corvo. Bits that might spoil it: I too found the guard dialong at times funny and annoying with how often it repeated. And I wish I got a better look at Delilah during the low-chaos ending.
But the slideshow ending didn't annoy me at all. The final slide was one of my favorites. It felt like a good ending for a story that's not yet finished. I doubt, though, that the ending of Brigmore will be less slide-showy since I can't imagine how long it would take to get the game out if they did an ending like Dishonored's. Which I really wish had a concrete release date. (Which I can't find if it does.)
Hey James, A non-Pathfinder related question for you, but it says to ask ALL my questions so here goes. I saw that you had a story in the Geek Love anthology, and though I admit I got to the Kickstarter late--a friend told me about it after it was over--and haven't gotten to read the story yet, I've heard it's fantastic. (I will be picking it up soon!) I was wondering how difficult it was to switch your style over to that kind of story? Will you continue branching out in other directions like this?
So this means my DM was wrong and chainmail comes in forms other than bikini? ;) Love the link! And I do agree that sometimes the cheesecake stuff if fun, but it's also impossible to get a really good swing with a greataxe when you're worried about a wardrobe malfunction. Hmm..cheesecake armor. Wonder if I could get strawberry fringing on that....
That was my initial concern. My husband and I don't watch a ton of movies, but I can't bring myself to shell out the money for another bad, bad Nick Cage (example only) movie that would have been a rent at best. The bulk of movies I rented were for my class, but streaming there might work even better. I think, with copious amounts of baking, I can convince my tech guy to let me stream them on my laptop. I'm really glad I asked! :)
Ok, I admit that I don't have a Netflix account. Until the Blockbuster on my way home from work closed I didn't think it was worth it, but now I'm waffling. And I don't really like waffles; I don't trust them with their little pockets... That aside, I'm wondering if Netflix is now worth the minor monthly cost. So I'm bringing it here. So thoughts…
Wait a minute! You're here in Philly?!?Taking the people on my caseload to eat at Nathans on coney Island today! Non brooklynites, eat your heart out!One day you'll have to come down to Philly so we can debate on whether Pat's or Geno's has best cheesesteak. The blackhole that is East Stourdsbueg, Pa.
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