Certainly Someone that exists

[Someone]

Hey there!

After reading myself some 30% into the Cosmere within the last month, I decided to join here to mostly lurk about, and perhaps join in on discussions here and there.

Hope to talk to you all more

PS: Feel free to AMA about anything I've read so far (Tress, Emperor's Soul & Elantris, White Sand, Mistborn Era 1, Secret History)

Edited May 5, 2025 by Someone

[Entr0pic He/him]

Hello my good fellow, welcome to the shard!

 

If you could punt one character in fiction, who would it be and why? (The definition of punt is up to you to decide)

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

Hey there! Welcome to the Shard!

Is that all you've read?

[-ACE- he/him]

Hello Someone! Welcome to the Shard!

What is your favorite book not written by Brandon?

[IcedOutPenguin He/Him]

Welcome to the Shard!

Have you eaten anyone recently?

[Through the Living Hopper He/Him]

Hello!

If you could combine any two punctuation marks into one that has their functions, what would they be?

Also, I'm amazed that no one has taken the name Someone before. Huh.

[Someone]

On 5/5/2025 at 9:22 PM, Entr0pic said:

Hello my good fellow, welcome to the shard!

 

If you could punt one character in fiction, who would it be and why? (The definition of punt is up to you to decide)

Thank you very much!

Oh what a lovely question. In ALL of fiction? Phew, that's a difficult one. I'm going to narrow down the question slightly since there's MANY characters I'd like to punt.

In the Cosmere however... Hoid would be the funny answer. But more realistically, some of the actual horrible people in the stories. Frava from Emperor's Soul is one. Some of the people from White Sand (a recent read), is also one. Straff also deserves to be punted.

[now which definition did I choose? ;)]

On 5/5/2025 at 9:23 PM, Through The Living Glass said:

Hey there! Welcome to the Shard!

Is that all you've read?

From Brandon Sanderson works, yes. I used to read a TON when I was younger, but then kind of stopped when I was in my middle school years. Life got busy and, with other forms of media such as games being lower-effort when you're already tired from study and work, I kind of stopped reading despite how many books I went through as a kid.

Only about two months ago I've started reading again, starting with Piranesi, then Gideon the Ninth, then the Sanderson named works above. It's been a bit slow- mostly because I am working on my final thesis of my study, so reading is still something I can only do sparingly. Still, I'm so glad I decided to sit down for a book again. Sanderson made me recall WHY I loved reading, and it's made me realise that sitting down and choosing to read something is so much healthier and satisfying than the easy-access entertainment I've gotten used to.

On 5/5/2025 at 9:58 PM, FRENZEE said:

Hello Someone! Welcome to the Shard!

What is your favorite book not written by Brandon?

Recency bias would say Piranesi! But, when I was younger I really did quite enjoy the original Percy Jackson series - Especially the very first book, The Lightning Thief, is one I've re-read countless times over the years. I actually don't think I've reread any book as much as that one yet.

Although, whilst talking about this another book shot to mind. "De Brief voor de Koning" - by Tonke Dragt. (English: The Letter for the King). I am not sure how good the English translation of this media is, but it is an absolutely wonderful book in Dutch. In fact, it's one of the reasons that led me to pursue Historical Swordfighting as a sports the past few years.

23 hours ago, IcedOutPenguin said:

Welcome to the Shard!

Have you eaten anyone recently?

Unfortunately, no. But I have stabbed plenty. I in fact do that twice a week, and even instruct others on how to properly enter in the art of noble stabbing. And the not-so-noble backstabbing. I hope this is a satisfactory answer.

22 hours ago, ThatOneWorldhopper said:

Hello!

If you could combine any two punctuation marks into one that has their functions, what would they be?

Also, I'm amazed that no one has taken the name Someone before. Huh.

It would be the ; and the , because this way I would not ever need to worry about using a semicolon. Cause I do not know how to fricking use that thing!

Also, you'd be surprised about the amount of places I am known as "Someone" at. I even get called it IRL at certain LAN events, which can lead to hilarious confusion.

Thanks for all the fun questions @ThatOneWorldhopper @IcedOutPenguin @FRENZEE @Through The Living Glass @Entr0pic!

That was lovely. To ask a question in return, any recommendations what I should check out on this forum next? I haven't explored it much yet.

Admittedly being here gives me quite a lot of nostalgia, I haven't hung out on classic forums like these since I was in middle school either.

[IcedOutPenguin He/Him]

1 minute ago, Someone said:

Unfortunately, no. But I have stabbed plenty. I in fact do that twice a week, and even instruct others on how to properly enter in the art of noble stabbing. And the not-so-noble backstabbing. I hope this is a satisfactory answer.

Nice stabbing people is fun 

[Someone]

Just now, IcedOutPenguin said:

Nice stabbing people is fun 

-> Inquisitors want to know your location /joke

[IcedOutPenguin He/Him]

Just now, Someone said:

-> Inquisitors want to know your location /joke

*gasp*

THEY FOUND ME!!!

[CoderDrag0n8 He/Him]

On 5/5/2025 at 12:12 PM, Someone said:

Hey there!

After reading myself some 30% into the Cosmere within the last month, I decided to join here to mostly lurk about, and perhaps join in on discussions here and there.

Hope to talk to you all more

PS: Feel free to AMA about anything I've read so far (Tress, Emperor's Soul & Elantris, White Sand, Mistborn Era 1, Secret History)

Do you like dragons? Do you like cookies? Do you want a cookie? Whats your favorite cosmere magic system

55 minutes ago, Someone said:

Thank you very much!

Oh what a lovely question. In ALL of fiction? Phew, that's a difficult one. I'm going to narrow down the question slightly since there's MANY characters I'd like to punt.

In the Cosmere however... Hoid would be the funny answer. But more realistically, some of the actual horrible people in the stories. Frava from Emperor's Soul is one. Some of the people from White Sand (a recent read), is also one. Straff also deserves to be punted.

[now which definition did I choose? ;)]

From Brandon Sanderson works, yes. I used to read a TON when I was younger, but then kind of stopped when I was in my middle school years. Life got busy and, with other forms of media such as games being lower-effort when you're already tired from study and work, I kind of stopped reading despite how many books I went through as a kid.

Only about two months ago I've started reading again, starting with Piranesi, then Gideon the Ninth, then the Sanderson named works above. It's been a bit slow- mostly because I am working on my final thesis of my study, so reading is still something I can only do sparingly. Still, I'm so glad I decided to sit down for a book again. Sanderson made me recall WHY I loved reading, and it's made me realise that sitting down and choosing to read something is so much healthier and satisfying than the easy-access entertainment I've gotten used to.

Recency bias would say Piranesi! But, when I was younger I really did quite enjoy the original Percy Jackson series - Especially the very first book, The Lightning Thief, is one I've re-read countless times over the years. I actually don't think I've reread any book as much as that one yet.

Although, whilst talking about this another book shot to mind. "De Brief voor de Koning" - by Tonke Dragt. (English: The Letter for the King). I am not sure how good the English translation of this media is, but it is an absolutely wonderful book in Dutch. In fact, it's one of the reasons that led me to pursue Historical Swordfighting as a sports the past few years.

Unfortunately, no. But I have stabbed plenty. I in fact do that twice a week, and even instruct others on how to properly enter in the art of noble stabbing. And the not-so-noble backstabbing. I hope this is a satisfactory answer.

It would be the ; and the , because this way I would not ever need to worry about using a semicolon. Cause I do not know how to fricking use that thing!

Also, you'd be surprised about the amount of places I am known as "Someone" at. I even get called it IRL at certain LAN events, which can lead to hilarious confusion.

Thanks for all the fun questions @ThatOneWorldhopper @IcedOutPenguin @FRENZEE @Through The Living Glass @Entr0pic!

That was lovely. To ask a question in return, any recommendations what I should check out on this forum next? I haven't explored it much yet.

Admittedly being here gives me quite a lot of nostalgia, I haven't hung out on classic forums like these since I was in middle school either.

You should read Era 2.

[Someone]

15 minutes ago, CoderDrag0n8 said:

Do you like dragons? Do you like cookies? Do you want a cookie? Whats your favorite cosmere magic system

You should read Era 2.

I do! And very much so. No thank you though, I'm full, but please, have a cookie yourself.

(Not today, Fae.).

As for the magic system, I quite enjoy that of Emperor's Soul and Tress. The latter essentially because it is a magic system pretty much everyone can use - if they're either stupid or brave enough to do so! The spores are also just a really cool concept. I also really like the concept of Forgeries.

Meanwhile most of Sanderson's other magic systems are things seemingly unique to certain heritages and such.

I should read era two! I'm actually tossing it up between either Stormlight or Era 2 after I finish warbreaker. What would you recommend?

[CoderDrag0n8 He/Him]

Just now, Someone said:

I do! And very much so. No thank you though, I'm full, but please, have a cookie yourself.

(Not today, Fae.).

As for the magic system, I quite enjoy that of Emperor's Soul and Tress. The latter essentially because it is a magic system pretty much everyone can use - if they're either stupid or brave enough to do so! The spores are also just a really cool concept. I also really like the concept of Forgeries.

Meanwhile most of Sanderson's other magic systems are things seemingly unique to certain heritages and such.

I should read era two! I'm actually tossing it up between either Stormlight or Era 2 after I finish warbreaker. What would you recommend?

ERA 2! (Wayne changed my life) Fair warning: There is a tone shift, and it is 300 years in the future so there are only 3 living characters from era 1

[Through the Living Shadow he/him]

On 5/5/2025 at 3:12 PM, Someone said:

Hey there!

After reading myself some 30% into the Cosmere within the last month, I decided to join here to mostly lurk about, and perhaps join in on discussions here and there.

Hope to talk to you all more

PS: Feel free to AMA about anything I've read so far (Tress, Emperor's Soul & Elantris, White Sand, Mistborn Era 1, Secret History)

Oh

i

i think me missed this.

I had question.

I need you to imagine this… scenario.

You find yourself, wits about you, stranded on a dessert island.

To your right is a live chicken.

To your left are some ration bars.

What do you eat first?

13 hours ago, Someone said:

I do! And very much so. No thank you though, I'm full, but please, have a cookie yourself.

(Not today, Fae.).

As for the magic system, I quite enjoy that of Emperor's Soul and Tress. The latter essentially because it is a magic system pretty much everyone can use - if they're either stupid or brave enough to do so! The spores are also just a really cool concept. I also really like the concept of Forgeries.

Meanwhile most of Sanderson's other magic systems are things seemingly unique to certain heritages and such.

I should read era two! I'm actually tossing it up between either Stormlight or Era 2 after I finish warbreaker. What would you recommend?

(Don’t tell Dragon but I actually prefer Stormlight… but it’s a haul. Lots and lotsa pages.)

 

Yea

You

Shoulds go the the Roleplay section of the forum next.

#imnotbiased

#bringhashtagback

#commentedout

 

 

Edited May 7, 2025 by SpiritOfWrath

[Someone]

1 hour ago, SpiritOfWrath said:

Oh

i

i think me missed this.

I had question.

I need you to imagine this… scenario.

You find yourself, wits about you, stranded on a dessert island.

To your right is a live chicken.

To your left are some ration bars.

What do you eat first?

(Don’t tell Dragon but I actually prefer Stormlight… but it’s a haul. Lots and lotsa pages.)

 

Yea

You

Shoulds go the the Roleplay section of the forum next.

#imnotbiased

#bringhashtagback

#commentedout

 

 

I wouldn't complain about a good roleplay...  Any particular ones you'd recommend me to check out? Threads to link me to?

Also, ration bars last longer, but chicken is renewable food source. Depending on if the chicken is able to survive, I'd go for the rations first. Otherwise, the chicken goes.

[Through the Living Shadow he/him]

5 minutes ago, Someone said:

I wouldn't complain about a good roleplay...  Any particular ones you'd recommend me to check out? Threads to link me to?

Also, ration bars last longer, but chicken is renewable food source. Depending on if the chicken is able to survive, I'd go for the rations first. Otherwise, the chicken goes.

Lemme get the links.

There are a lot.

I’ll also just give you a link to the Roleplay subforum.

Spoiler

https://www.17thshard.com/forums/forum/15-roleplaying/

 
And then… well… there are a loooot. Yea.

@Someone

 

Also, you should eat the island - trust.

Edited May 7, 2025 by SpiritOfWrath

[CoderDrag0n8 He/Him]

3 hours ago, SpiritOfWrath said:

Oh

i

i think me missed this.

I had question.

I need you to imagine this… scenario.

You find yourself, wits about you, stranded on a dessert island.

To your right is a live chicken.

To your left are some ration bars.

What do you eat first?

(Don’t tell Dragon but I actually prefer Stormlight… but it’s a haul. Lots and lotsa pages.)

 

Yea

You

Shoulds go the the Roleplay section of the forum next.

#imnotbiased

#bringhashtagback

#commentedout

 

 

HEY! REMEMBER WAYNE!

[BigBadBagsworth He/him/his]

On 5/7/2025 at 8:52 AM, SpiritOfWrath said:

(Don’t tell Dragon but I actually prefer Stormlight… but it’s a haul. Lots and lotsa pages.)

I second that

[-ACE- he/him]

I beg to differ.

It isn't that bad.

[Vielence She/Her]

Hi!

Weirdest trait?