The Last Post Wins!!!!!

[Aeoryi she/her]

31 minutes ago, ChipsAHoid said:

We could yap and yap and yap but at the end of the day nobody is convincing the other it’s just not worth it

I am an open minded individual 

[ChipsAHoid He/Him]

12 minutes ago, Aeoryi said:

I am an open minded individual 

Greetings an open minded individual, it is a pleasure to make your acquaintance 

But I’ll touch on it briefly

I like the grand scale, sweeping arcs, action-packed story, and the sheer amount of Hoid. You can add so much more lore and foreshadowing in a book of that size, and it can give me more than a day’s worth of reading. Plus the magic is way cooler to me.

Don’t get me wrong, I think Yumi is a really good book but Stormlight is like my dream series. I love a big fantasy with cool magic, and Sanderson goes above and beyond.

[Aeoryi she/her]

5 minutes ago, ChipsAHoid said:

Greetings an open minded individual, it is a pleasure to make your acquaintance 

But I’ll touch on it briefly

I like the grand scale, sweeping arcs, action-packed story, and the sheer amount of Hoid. You can add so much more lore and foreshadowing in a book of that size, and it can give me more than a day’s worth of reading. Plus the magic is way cooler to me.

Don’t get me wrong, I think Yumi is a really good book but Stormlight is like my dream series. I love a big fantasy with cool magic, and Sanderson goes above and beyond.

I respect and acknowledge your view.

I like Stormlight Archive for all the things you mentioned. But for me, the grand scale makes it less strong. For example, I sometimes find it difficult to really care about some of the character viewpoints when reading Stormlight for the first time (specifically Shallan at first, because Kaladin had peak chapters and Dalinar/Adolin both had interesting chapters too). This is especially the case with some of the interlude characters (minus venli, who doesn't love Venli), as I just don't see why they're important (then again, some interludes, like Lift's one in OB? WoR? Are amazing).

But that's just an overarching flaw with the format of lots of characters as a whole, and detracts from the experience.

[CoderDrag0n8 He/They]

I like Mistborn. First Cosmere series ever read, I love it to death. MISTBORN

WAYNE

KELSIER

STEELPUSHING YOU INTO THE SPIRITUAL REALM

[ChipsAHoid He/Him]

10 minutes ago, Aeoryi said:

specifically Shallan at first

Fair. I still really don’t care that much lol

10 minutes ago, Aeoryi said:

minus venli, who doesn't love Venli

*slowly raises hand*

I’m sorry but I never really connected with her. My brain went “oh I hate her” at first and then “oh she’s kinda boring”. I appreciate the chapters for the parshendi lore but I felt she never really got character development.

10 minutes ago, Aeoryi said:

But that's just an overarching flaw with the format of lots of characters as a whole, and detracts from the experience.

I admit I do dislike this aspect of so much switching, but most books do that anyways. Even Yumi does that. 

Again, my opinion remains just that. Not saying this is Truth, just what I like about Stormlight 

Spoiler

Right I think that’s a good enough disclaimer lol I’m bad at this communication thingy 

Btw, anybody know where the Disclaimer came from?

This one:

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I assume Alleyverse but I was never able to find it

Edited August 20, 2025 by ChipsAHoid

[Aeoryi she/her]

Mistborn 1 wasn't bad but reading the Wayne & Wax books was like becoming an Aluminum Savant 

[ChipsAHoid He/Him]

1 minute ago, Aeoryi said:

Mistborn 1 wasn't bad but reading the Wayne & Wax books was like becoming an Aluminum Savant 

…I really enjoyed the Wayne series…

No not Wax and Wayne, Wayne is the main character

Edited August 20, 2025 by ChipsAHoid

[Aeoryi she/her]

1 minute ago, ChipsAHoid said:

I’m sorry but I never really connected with her. My brain went “oh I hate her” at first and then “oh she’s kinda boring”. I appreciate the chapters for the parshendi lore but she never really got character development

I thought Venli had a satisfying finish in Wind and Truth, one I genuinely did not see coming. 

And Venli really resonates with me, not because of the Parshendi (I don't really care about them) but moreso because we got a different viewpoint on things and because the emotions that Venli suffers are genuine.

Just now, ChipsAHoid said:

…I really enjoyed the Wayne series…

No not Wax and Wayne, Wayne is the main character

They weren't much good, in my opinion. I don't like Scandrial much and I really don't like the idea of having to rely on Twinborn for interesting characters

[CoderDrag0n8 He/They]

3 minutes ago, Aeoryi said:

Mistborn 1 wasn't bad but reading the Wayne & Wax books was like becoming an Aluminum Savant 

*pulls out fast projectile*

WAYNE IS ALL THAT IS GOOD IN THIS WORLD

*vibrates intensly*

[ChipsAHoid He/Him]

Just now, Aeoryi said:

I thought Venli had a satisfying finish in Wind and Truth, one I genuinely did not see coming. 

And Venli really resonates with me, not because of the Parshendi (I don't really care about them) but moreso because we got a different viewpoint on things and because the emotions that Venli suffers are genuine.

Yeah, I’m not saying she wasn’t a good character, it just never clicked for me

And, naturally, since it’s Sanderson, the arc is far better than many others outside of his works, I just for some reason couldn’t connect.

2 minutes ago, CoderDrag0n8 said:

*pulls out fast projectile*

WAYNE IS ALL THAT IS GOOD IN THIS WORLD

*vibrates intensly*

This is true.

[Aeoryi she/her]

3 minutes ago, CoderDrag0n8 said:

*pulls out fast projectile*

WAYNE IS ALL THAT IS GOOD IN THIS WORLD

*vibrates intensly*

that gold Twinborn was cool but like did we need a steel&f-steel and a "time bending" bubble thing (I thought that was out of place, I really liked the dynamic between Atium, gold, electrum and malatium)

[CoderDrag0n8 He/They]

13 minutes ago, Aeoryi said:

that gold Twinborn was cool but like did we need a steel&f-steel and a "time bending" bubble thing (I thought that was out of place, I really liked the dynamic between Atium, gold, electrum and malatium)

I’m talking about Wayne’s character he is the best cosmere character ever

[Aeoryi she/her]

szert

Or 

Sig

[kpShadowFox He/Him]

I FINALLY CAN BE ACTIVE ON THE SHARD AGAIN YIPPEE!!!!

[Kansas Stormcursed he/him]

10 hours ago, ChipsAHoid said:

Fair. I still really don’t care that much lol

*slowly raises hand*

I’m sorry but I never really connected with her. My brain went “oh I hate her” at first and then “oh she’s kinda boring”. I appreciate the chapters for the parshendi lore but I felt she never really got character development.

I admit I do dislike this aspect of so much switching, but most books do that anyways. Even Yumi does that. 

Again, my opinion remains just that. Not saying this is Truth, just what I like about Stormlight 

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Right I think that’s a good enough disclaimer lol I’m bad at this communication thingy 

Btw, anybody know where the Disclaimer came from?

This one:

Disclaimer: Disclaimers follow. (Neither the seller not the manufacturer will be liable for any brain damage arising from the use of this product. Void where prohibited except where not prohibited. Above terms subject to change without notice. Action figures sold separately. Actual price set by retailers. All research statistics are blatantly flagrant. All rights reserved. All sales final. Any other application constitutes fraud. At participating locations only. Alternate toy available for children under 3. Because some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, the above limitations may not apply to you. By continuing to use this system you indicate your awareness of and consent to these terms and conditions of use. Caveat emptor. Do not look at laser beam with remaining eye. Your results may vary. Disclaimer does not cover misuse, accident, lightning, flood, tornado, tsunami, volcanic eruption, earthquake, hurricanes and other Acts of a Shard, neglect, damage from improper or unauthorized repair, incorrect line voltage, broken antenna or marred cabinet, missing or altered serial numbers, electromagnetic radiation from nuclear blasts, sonic boom vibrations, customer adjustments that are not covered in this joke list, and incidents owing to airplane crash, ship sinking, motor vehicle accidents, dropping the item, falling rocks, leaky roof, broken glass, mud slides, forest fire, or projectile (which can include, but not be limited to, arrows, bullets, shot, BB's, shrapnel, lasers, napalm, torpedoes, or emissions of X-rays, Alpha, Beta and Gamma rays, knives, sticks and stones, et al.). User assumes full liabilities. Some humor and satire included. Price and participation may vary. Not to be used for the other use. Words crossed out are to be disregarded unless they resemble spikes piercing words, in which case you should probably see your local spike cookie vendor. May be addictive. Must be 18 months or older to order. Prices subject to change without notice. No refunds available. There is a slight chance (between 12-87%) of Ruinous corruption; this may or may not cause the following side effects (including, but not limited to): delusions of grandeur, hallucinations, compulsive and destructive behavior, pain, headaches, voices in your head, pneumonia, heart attack, stoke, severe internal bleeding, and death. These side effects are not permanent and are perfectly normal. Please see your cookie vendor to see if Hemalurgy is right for you. No kandra were harmed in the making of this product. Some disclaimers may not apply to all participating victims participants. All constitutional rights are waved by use of this product. Irreparable damage may occur. Vendor is not liable for damaged packaging, bodies, or souls. There is always another secret. Surgeon's Warning: Spiking causes severe Investiture warping. Fragile. This side up. If normality persists for a period of time exceeding 30 days, consult with a Dark Alley representative near you. This may be a sign of chronic dementia. This side down. The information contained in this disclaimer is intended by the Dark Alley for the use of consumers only and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and/or protected from disclosure by inapplicable laws. Contents of this disclaimer are under pressure. This disclaimer may be in part, whole, or wholesale plagiarized. Shake well before using. Batteries not included. Each set sold separately. Avoid prolonged exposure to this disclaimer. Do not read this disclaimer while driving a vehicle or operating heavy equipment. Any resemblance to persons, living or dead, is coincidental and intended by the author. 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I assume Alleyverse but I was never able to find it

I also don't like Venli very much, which sucks cause she's the main Stoneward we see

Also...what kind of mini-Coder-box was that?

[Doomslug the Arcane she/her]

44 minutes ago, Kansas Stormcursed said:

I also don't like Venli very much, which sucks cause she's the main Stoneward we see

Also...what kind of mini-Coder-box was that?

*Willshaper btw, Stoneward is that other random lady who's name I forgot

anyway

DOOMSLUG IS THE BEST!!

NO ONE CAN DISAGREE!

[Kansas Stormcursed he/him]

2 minutes ago, Doomslug the Arcane said:

*Willshaper btw, Stoneward is that other random lady who's name I forgot

anyway

DOOMSLUG IS THE BEST!!

NO ONE CAN DISAGREE!

Yeah oops typo

Point still stands

[Vielence She/Her]

On 8/18/2025 at 10:31 PM, CoderDrag0n8 said:

I love that series

have you read Will of the Many?

Ohh it’s on my TBR

12 hours ago, CoderDrag0n8 said:

I like Mistborn. First Cosmere series ever read, I love it to death. MISTBORN

WAYNE

KELSIER

STEELPUSHING YOU INTO THE SPIRITUAL REALM

SAME. 

On 8/19/2025 at 10:02 AM, Kansas Stormcursed said:

Jokes on all y'all, I'm a homeschooler. I have my phone all day

I’m not doing school like, at all right now. Just creative writing. 
 

Wanna see some?

[Kansas Stormcursed he/him]

1 minute ago, VieB13 said:

Ohh it’s on my TBR

SAME. 

I’m not doing school like, at all right now. Just creative writing. 
 

Wanna see some?

Yeah!

[Vielence She/Her]

1 minute ago, Kansas Stormcursed said:

Yeah!

Ok sorry if this is a bit long. 

-also for the record this is with no editing whatsoever and basically just word vomit .

Tell me what you all think!!

 

Spoiler

Prompt #23 'Write What You Know'

 

"C'mon, c'mon." I muttered. "Pick me, pick me." It was Thursday, and I hadn't been picked first all week. 

"Andry! You're up. Pick the weapon!" I grin, then walk foward to the rack of weapons. I brushed my hand over each in turn, to see what would speak to me today. The staff buzzes slightly when I reach it. I grin again. The staff is my favorite weapon. Something about the lenght and versatality of it I guess.

I pick up the staff,its weight familiar and grounding in my hand. Its a simple thing, this staff. A length of hard wood about five feet long and around an inch and a half wide. I spin it around my hand as I walk toward the sparring ring.

"Owen!" Calls our intructer. "Get out here!" I can hear Owen sigh from where I stand in the middle of the sparring ring. It's not that he was bad with the staff  - though he is better with the daggers - its just that I'm really good. Still, me and Owen are best friends, and next to me, he's the best with the staff. This fight was going to be so fun.

Owen walks to the sparring ring - which is a dirt circle about 20 feet across -  and we stand right out of range. We both bow, then take ready positions- right hand up, left hand down, about a 1/3 apart, legs bent, one foot back, weight on the balls of our feet.

"GO!" Shouts our instuctor. Owen moves first, with a high swing with the butt of his staff. I duck. and luncg foward for a doward-diaganol stike to the inside of his kneecap. 

The blow connects.

Owen grunts, topples sideways, his knee giving out. Instead of fighting it, he tucks and rolls, dodging and blocking my thrust toward his solar plexus. He comes up back in his stance, and lunges toward me with a long stab with the tip of his staff. I block by snapping my staff up so its vertical, and push his to the left of my waist. 

He comes up from his lunge, and whips the other end of his staff toward my temple. I lunge under it, and stab my staff toward his midsection. He blocks it enough to avoid the pressure point I was aiming for, but my thrust still its him in the ribs. Ooh that will really hurt tomorrow. For now though, I'll take the opening he gives me. 

I throw myself into a flurry of strikes, and its all he can do to keep up. 

He does manage - barely - to hit me on my outer thigh. I stumble. Recover. Block his next blow. Plant my feet and hook disarm him with a double strike. His staff flies out of his hands, lands witha clatter on the packed dirt below us. I step foward, trip him, and level my staff at his throat.

"I think you should yield." I say brightly. Owen grins.

"Nah." Pulls on my staff, flipping up and back to his feet. I send a roundhouse toward his face, but he's expecting it. He catches my foot and pulls. 

I don't fight it. 

Instead, I put all my weight on the foot in his hands, and swing my other leg up to clock his temple. He drops my foot. I spin up, sweep my staff behind his legs, and he lands with a thump in the dust. I finish the spin, and let my staff rest lightly on his chest. 

Owen grins. "I yield." 

"Excellent desicion." I say, then lean down to help him up.

 

 

 

Masquerade.

DRAFT 1

The flames of the ceremonial fire roar high into the night sky. I am standing about fifteen feet away, as any closer makes my costume a bit stifling. I'd better save it for the ceremony, and I have to walk through it. Sometimes I wish I hadn't manifested as a fire elemental. Still, being a Witch? The pros far outweigh the cons. 

The rest of our Coven mills around, chatting before the formal ceremony. I'm nervouse, but not much. Its incredibly rare that the Magics would withdraw from a Witch during the ceremony. I've never seen it, and the stories say that it only happens to those with betrayal in their hearts. That is not me. Becoming a Witch has been my dream since I was four, which is when I manifested. I've traind for it ever since.

My best friends, Owen and Isabelle -Izzy- walk up to me. "You ready?" Owen asks through his mask. My ceremonial mask is writhing flames, engulfing my face and hair. Mine is all fire and light but Owens-

Darkness. His face looks like a void. No shape. Just a black oval. It hurts my eyes, trying to see past the dark to the face my brain is sure must be there. 

Izzy's mask on the other hand, is the complete opposite. Owens mask is dark, all consuming. Izzy's is. . . defining. Her face seems to glow from the firelight, and her wispy, almost non-existent mask makes her seem like a sprite. Never ending and ethreal. 

"Guys, your mask are amazing!" I say, awed. Izzy flushes. I don't know how Owen react bc I still can't see his face at all. "Thanks." Owen says. "Who knew being a Shadow Walker could be so fasionable?"

Izzy elbows him. "Ahem, fasionable  is standing right next too you. Healers are all the rage, it seems!"

Iz and Owen aren't siblings.Though with their black hair and seeming endless amount of arguing, they could be at first glance. But then you'd look closer, and see the flecks of gold in Izzy's purple eyes to Owens grey ones. 

Gak ok sorry I dunno why it did that

[Kansas Stormcursed he/him]

5 minutes ago, VieB13 said:

Ok sorry if this is a bit long. 

-also for the record this is with no editing whatsoever and basically just word vomit .

Tell me what you all think!!

 

  Hide contents

Prompt #23 'Write What You Know'

 

"C'mon, c'mon." I muttered. "Pick me, pick me." It was Thursday, and I hadn't been picked first all week. 

"Andry! You're up. Pick the weapon!" I grin, then walk foward to the rack of weapons. I brushed my hand over each in turn, to see what would speak to me today. The staff buzzes slightly when I reach it. I grin again. The staff is my favorite weapon. Something about the lenght and versatality of it I guess.

I pick up the staff,its weight familiar and grounding in my hand. Its a simple thing, this staff. A length of hard wood about five feet long and around an inch and a half wide. I spin it around my hand as I walk toward the sparring ring.

"Owen!" Calls our intructer. "Get out here!" I can hear Owen sigh from where I stand in the middle of the sparring ring. It's not that he was bad with the staff  - though he is better with the daggers - its just that I'm really good. Still, me and Owen are best friends, and next to me, he's the best with the staff. This fight was going to be so fun.

Owen walks to the sparring ring - which is a dirt circle about 20 feet across -  and we stand right out of range. We both bow, then take ready positions- right hand up, left hand down, about a 1/3 apart, legs bent, one foot back, weight on the balls of our feet.

"GO!" Shouts our instuctor. Owen moves first, with a high swing with the butt of his staff. I duck. and luncg foward for a doward-diaganol stike to the inside of his kneecap. 

The blow connects.

Owen grunts, topples sideways, his knee giving out. Instead of fighting it, he tucks and rolls, dodging and blocking my thrust toward his solar plexus. He comes up back in his stance, and lunges toward me with a long stab with the tip of his staff. I block by snapping my staff up so its vertical, and push his to the left of my waist. 

He comes up from his lunge, and whips the other end of his staff toward my temple. I lunge under it, and stab my staff toward his midsection. He blocks it enough to avoid the pressure point I was aiming for, but my thrust still its him in the ribs. Ooh that will really hurt tomorrow. For now though, I'll take the opening he gives me. 

I throw myself into a flurry of strikes, and its all he can do to keep up. 

He does manage - barely - to hit me on my outer thigh. I stumble. Recover. Block his next blow. Plant my feet and hook disarm him with a double strike. His staff flies out of his hands, lands witha clatter on the packed dirt below us. I step foward, trip him, and level my staff at his throat.

"I think you should yield." I say brightly. Owen grins.

"Nah." Pulls on my staff, flipping up and back to his feet. I send a roundhouse toward his face, but he's expecting it. He catches my foot and pulls. 

I don't fight it. 

Instead, I put all my weight on the foot in his hands, and swing my other leg up to clock his temple. He drops my foot. I spin up, sweep my staff behind his legs, and he lands with a thump in the dust. I finish the spin, and let my staff rest lightly on his chest. 

Owen grins. "I yield." 

"Excellent desicion." I say, then lean down to help him up.

 

 

 

Masquerade.

DRAFT 1

The flames of the ceremonial fire roar high into the night sky. I am standing about fifteen feet away, as any closer makes my costume a bit stifling. I'd better save it for the ceremony, and I have to walk through it. Sometimes I wish I hadn't manifested as a fire elemental. Still, being a Witch? The pros far outweigh the cons. 

The rest of our Coven mills around, chatting before the formal ceremony. I'm nervouse, but not much. Its incredibly rare that the Magics would withdraw from a Witch during the ceremony. I've never seen it, and the stories say that it only happens to those with betrayal in their hearts. That is not me. Becoming a Witch has been my dream since I was four, which is when I manifested. I've traind for it ever since.

My best friends, Owen and Isabelle -Izzy- walk up to me. "You ready?" Owen asks through his mask. My ceremonial mask is writhing flames, engulfing my face and hair. Mine is all fire and light but Owens-

Darkness. His face looks like a void. No shape. Just a black oval. It hurts my eyes, trying to see past the dark to the face my brain is sure must be there. 

Izzy's mask on the other hand, is the complete opposite. Owens mask is dark, all consuming. Izzy's is. . . defining. Her face seems to glow from the firelight, and her wispy, almost non-existent mask makes her seem like a sprite. Never ending and ethreal. 

"Guys, your mask are amazing!" I say, awed. Izzy flushes. I don't know how Owen react bc I still can't see his face at all. "Thanks." Owen says. "Who knew being a Shadow Walker could be so fasionable?"

Izzy elbows him. "Ahem, fasionable  is standing right next too you. Healers are all the rage, it seems!"

Iz and Owen aren't siblings.Though with their black hair and seeming endless amount of arguing, they could be at first glance. But then you'd look closer, and see the flecks of gold in Izzy's purple eyes to Owens grey ones. 

Gak ok sorry I dunno why it did that

That's really cool. It's a very good description of the fighting—I could see exactly what you were describing

Also, being better with knives than staff is my whole skill set lol

[ChipsAHoid He/Him]

2 hours ago, Kansas Stormcursed said:

Also...what kind of mini-Coder-box was that?

It’s ancient shard stuff

Idk where it came from but it’s about spiked cookies and I’m trying to find out where it originated 

[Vielence She/Her]

8 minutes ago, Kansas Stormcursed said:

That's really cool. It's a very good description of the fighting—I could see exactly what you were describing

Also, being better with knives than staff is my whole skill set lol

Ha. The staff is my best weapon. 
(/my only weapon that I actually know how to use at this time lol but I’m ok with a long sword considering I have no training)

Thank you I’m glad that I got my point across. 
Do you think I should post it on the writers forum?

I’m conflicted lol

[Kansas Stormcursed he/him]

2 minutes ago, VieB13 said:

Ha. The staff is my best weapon. 
(/my only weapon that I actually know how to use at this time lol but I’m ok with a long sword considering I have no training)

Thank you I’m glad that I got my point across. 
Do you think I should post it on the writers forum?

I’m conflicted lol

Yeah absolutely!

You're probably better at longsword than I...I prefer hooky weapons and am not good at big weapons

[Vielence She/Her]

4 minutes ago, Kansas Stormcursed said:

Yeah absolutely!

You're probably better at longsword than I...I prefer hooky weapons and am not good at big weapons

Huh. 
how tall are you?