DanTheSeamonster

So recently I puchased Forbidden Island and we've been playing it a good bit lately, it's a lot of fun and I'm really enjoying the concept of it. FI is my first co-operative board game, but I want to buy others like Forbidden Desert, Dead of Winter and Betrayal at House on the Hill.

Anyway, my family loves board games, and I know that we aren't the only ones. What are a few of your favorites? Mine are Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride and Risk.

I am now reading; Red Seas under Red Skies, Cursor's Fury, The Truth and The Young Elites.

I'm thinking about putting down the Young Elites though, I just can't seem to get into it and Adelina doesn't really appeal to me. Her character also seems inconsistent and doesn't make sense.

I recently ordered Tokaido (my family is full of board game fantaics) online and it's supposed to come in tomorrow! I can't wait and honestly don't know if I'll be able to sleep tonight.

Oh well. I guess that just means more time spent on reading.

Renarin . . . I just feel like he's useless. He's just there. So far he hasn't had any purpose. I know he'll probably have a PoV later on in the series but for now, just eh.

Also I feel the same way for Navani, but to a much lesser extent. At least she is the romantic interest for Dalinar.

I'm going to follow the crowd and go with Kaladin. Although Dalinar and Adolin are close seconds. Also, Shallan, who is pretty great.

Favorite Bridge Four characters are Rock, Sigzil, Teft and Lopen.

Actually on second thought . . . can I just choose everyone as my favorite?
 

Okay, thanks to you both! I love the books but have never really been into the whole theory aspect of the fan base, so I wasn't really sure about this whole idea. 

Also, yes, the Lies of Locke Lamora was pretty freaking fantastic.  

I have just one question for you, "Eilemelie". 

What does the phrase, "wobbly wobbly, timey wimey" mean to you eh? 

I have a theory. I'm not sure if there is a WoB that renders said theory inert, but I figured what the hedge, it wouldn't hurt to get the opinions of the mortals. 

What if you could lash Shardplate? First of all, would it even work? I don't believe there would be a reason why it wouldn't, unless the Shardplate's magical properties somehow make it were Stormlight can't be used against them. 

But think about it, You could lash a Shardbearer to the ground, tripping him up. You could lash him to a wall, so that he becomes immobile and can not fight you anymore. You could Lash him to the roof, and presto same as Lashing him to a wall, with the added bonus of him becoming confused as hedge. 

I realize these are already things you that we know one can accomplish with Stormligh, but as far as we know they have not been attempted against a Shardbearer. Additionally, there are two other uses I can think of for Lashing a Shardbearer. You could Lash him into another enemy, this would push the Shardbearer off balance, and could seriously injure or kill the other enemy if they are not also wearing Plate. The other option I could think of is Lashing Shardplate off of its bearer. Maybe not all the pieces at once, but if you focused all of your concentration onto one piece of Plate, such as the breastplate, then possibly it would succeed. The bearer would be fighting, impervious to injury and then all of the sudden his chest and stomach are exposed for a killing blow. 

I don't know. Someone with more Rosharan knowledge (sadly I don't get nearly enough of it here in Camorr) should tell me if this is possible or not. Also, if you do think it will work, can you think of any other uses for this technique? 

Okay, while I may be a very powerful and demanding deity, I am, unfortunately, not omniscient. 

So that being said, how the hedge do I put things into spoiler brackets? It's driving me crazy, and I've already spoiled events in SA for half of the Right People. 

Please help? 

Also, the first person to give me the desired information will be guaranteed success on their next heist. I'm okay with giving bribes. 

I just devoured a bowl of Fruity Pebbles. 

What? Obscure deities enjoy cereal too. 

I normally only use Alethi swear words whenever there is inclement weather. Mostly because I enjoy the confusion on people's faces when I start cursing at a storm using the word . . . storms  . It makes for a very redundant and humorous experience. 

I did the exact same thing to my brother! Except, with SA instead of Mistborn. I'm proud to say that now he is almost as big of a Sanderson fan as I am! 

As long as possible. Hopefully long enough that I can stretch out the reading experience and finish it right before SA 4 comes out! (Which might not be implausible   ) 

Shardplate, hands down. You put it on and you gain super human strength and near-invulnerability. Yes, it might take a while to put on but it is worth it. 

I can imagine wearing the Plate and just yelling out, "Faster than a speeding spren! More powerful than a chasmfiend! Able to leap wide chasms in a single bound!" 

I assumed it was like some kind of phosphorescent slime mold or something

Same here, although Argent has a point with Auri having to 'feed' him. Maybe she gives him some kind of chemical that he reacts to, like some sort of bioluminescence? 

Nice concept, interesting characters, good prose. I would pick up the finished product in a bookstore! 

Strange, it's only Monday here...

 

...which means I'm getting upvotes from THE FUTURE!

Eilemelie must be the Doctor 

I recently just finished the Tomb Raider reboot, and it was pretty good. It didn't blow my mind but it was still entertaining. Also, Bioshock Infinite, which kind of had the same effect on me. I feel like the end was a little cliche though so meh. I am now contemplating purchasing Red Dead Redemption . . . 

I feel like I have too many books in my TBR pile, so I'm actually going on a book buying ban . . . it's driving me crazy and I don't know how much longer this will last   Anyway. I guess I'll tell you the last few that i bought? 

Cinder by Marissa Meyer 

The first three books in the Gentlemen Bastards (please excuse my french auditors, it's part of the title  )

The Last of the Breed by L'Amour

Ready Player One by Earnest Cline  

Slow Regard was actually really good. Like, if someone had told me "Here, read this. It has nothing to do with Kvothe, and there's not any conflict in it or anything, but still read it." I would have stayed as far way as possible. However, that being said I think that it is a testament to Pat's ability that I freaking loved that book. I get bored easily, so if Mr. Rothfuss can talk about making soap and keep me interested, you know he is excellent at his job. 

Also Foxen. Just . . . who doesn't love an unidentified little glowing object with emotions? 

I just found out that there is a Graphic novel for The Way of Shadows and I almost died. I. Have. To. Have. It!!! 

I have not yet looked into Lightbringer, but in my copy of Beyond the Shadows there was an excerpt from it. Needless to say I really can't wait to get my hands on it.

I recently finished the Night Angel trilogy by Brent Weeks, and I wanted to hear what y'all had to say about it. So discuss down below! 

Personally I really enjoyed the series. It was dark and gritty and real. The characters really acted like they were cold blooded killers, thieves and the like. Also the characters are awesome! I love Azoth/Kylar, and loved his development throughout the first book. And Durzo. Mmm, Durzo was the perfect combination of sarcasm, mystery, and epicness. It was so cool to learn about his past and the different things he has experienced. I usually don't go for characters with mysterious pasts/previous scars whatever, but Weeks really did a good job with this one. 

Okay. Now, I also really liked the way that everything tied together in the end, which kind of gave me a Sanderson-esque feel. However, that being said the epilogue sucked. If there was one problem with this series is that it did not really give much closure. At least, not enough for me. 

Anyway, those are my thoughts on the series without going into too much detail. But what did you guys think of it? 

I wish I could upvote this twice. Those are awesome!   Also, did do this by memory at the class? Because if so I am very impressed.