NattyBo

I don't why you're being so antagonistic? It was a simple question, you've answered it and I moved on.

Hey, I want to apologize; you're right that my wording carried a hefty implication, and my thoughts clearly didn't translate to the written word properly. But it's what I wrote and it's wrong, so, do know that I am sorry. That being said, I guess the point that I *think* I was trying to make would be better made with a contemporary analogy: Colin Kaepernick's protest during the National Anthem. To a large extent, people who were against his message would argue that it's disrespectful to the flag - whether or not that is true, which I don't believe it is, it turned the discussion away from what Kap was highlighting. It's my personal feeling that in that specific situation, many were not arguing in good faith, and would have had a problem with however Kap choose to spread his message. To broaden this analogy to the current discussion, I often see people pointing out actions by a very small minority of the protestors as if that invalidates the root cause of the protest - without the first thought as to why these incidents occurred. Perhaps this isn't applicable to the Shard, but thats where I was coming from. Thanks for the reply.

Nothing made me think it. I was just wondering since you also have an Xbox and the game has been out a long time. Enjoy the game.

Ahh yes, the 5th heightening, where instead of reading the books, you read abut reading the books. Congrats!

Sorry, I meant have you played it on a system other than Switch before. Guess not.

I wish I could play any instrument, @Truthless of Shinovar. I played guitar some in my teen years but I was never anything better than pathetic at it, haha. I'm also working out but nothing special there. Usually just long walks or I put an attachment on my bike and go for a long ride with the Alaskan Husky we have, who needs extra runs.

A couple more I thought of. Final Fantasy VI. Metal Gear Solid 1/2 hold up great, but a remake of either wouldn't hurt. Too bad Konami only makes Pachinko machines now. A new Pilotwings like Pilotwings 64 or Pilotwings on SNES would rock. Not necessarily a remake, but I'd love a real, non GBA sequel to Final Fantasy Tactics. I know lots of people love the GBA games, but I just want something of a bigger project. Same vein, a third Chrono game - follow up to Trigger and Cross, would be fully sick.

With being holed up due to COVID-19, besides learning how to telework efficiently (not easy with my job), I've decided to try my hand at being a good home bartender/host, and learning to bake, specifically bread. My dutch oven just came today, so my first bread attempt was today after making the dough last night. I screwed up the shape, but the flavor and consistency? *chefs kiss* I've also been making cocktails. I usually do both while listening to some kinda Sanderson audiobook What have y'all been up to? (Mods: I *think* this was the appropriate forum and if not...my bad!! Couldn't decide if General or Entertainment forum. )

Have you played The Witcher III before? One of, if not the, games of the generation, IMO, especially the Hearts of Stone expansion.

Replaying Xenogears on my PS Vita right now. Besides reading fantasy, gaming is my huge hobby. My owned games and what I’m generally playing I keep updated here: https://backloggery.com/nattythebo A lot of times I game with one headphone on and listening to an audiobook on the other. My wife is FINALLY into the cosmere so we're on Words of Radiance, as I play Xenogears right now.

Absolutely. It's still a storming lot of booze, and...that's coming from someone who enjoys his booze! Anyway, I love little factoids like that. My only criticism of this book is that it goes a little too easy on the Confederate military leadership, specifically going out of its way to paint Robert E. Lee as a kindly man opposed to slavery as opposed to what the actual documentary history shows. That said, I still think the 2 volumes are seminal reading on the US Civil War, McPherson keeps it moving, and the first volume especially is filled with wild factoids like that one! The 2 volumes are part of the Encyclopedia Britannica's series on the history of the United States. History is pretty full of booze. One of my best friends has a book about the history of punch type drinks, and once a year he makes Charles Dickens' own punch recipe, which is in the book, from a letter Dickens wrote to a friend who asked for the recipe after a party. A couple of glasses of that would put a Horneater out... I've also managed to get him into the Cosmere, so now I have someone IRL counting down to Rhythm of War with me

Xenogears.

Back on a bit of a military history kick. Been re-reading James McPherson's "Battle Cry of Freedom". https://www.amazon.com/Battle-Cry-Freedom-Civil-War/dp/019516895X Written in 1988, but still quite good. Just chock full of crazy facts. I especially like his examination of antebellum trends in America. Take this crazy fact/excerpt, for example: Seven. Gallons. 200 Proof Alcohol. Annually.

I think the takeaway that Brandon isn't doing activism isn't reading the full extent of his posts on the matter - he did outright say he supports the BLM movement and police reform, is donating to things behind the scenes, etc. I see the criticism of the celebrity culture that Brandon and many posters here seem to echo as valid but also as a sort of distraction for people who are uncomfortable with their favorite author, musician, whatever, saying the words, in sort of the opposite way that folks like me were super uncomfortable with him NOT saying the words. Just my opinion and hope that made sense, not trying to antagonize or criticize. I'm still hoping he will do a blog post that will discuss this in more detail, talk about his discomfort initially speaking out, how we as a fanbase can help him help, etc. But, anyway, as I said with the OP: I'm just glad he said the words.

I can get behind an idea like that, although I can get behind most any idea with food or drinks.

Just want to wish a happy pride to everyone- not personally LGBTQ but I hope/consider myself a huge ally. Hope you all have a great month!

So do we start with savory pancakes, or sweet!?

TFW you see your loves likeness in a picture <3

As long as there are no Skybreakers aka Narcs we’re cool

*slides into the thread* who wants to do a 10 types of pancakes in 1 day challenge?

He commented more, in reply to this post, which I have to link for the context of this reply. Also mods if me continuing to post his reddit statements here on this matter violates the rules please let me know, not trying to be disrespectful. I felt it was very germane to the question many 17th sharders seem to have asked, namely, “doesn’t the content of his work speak for itself?” Original poster, followed by Brandon’s response -

I dunno, does the writer of Harry Potter strike you as a Trans Exclusionary Radical Feminist? I got from her books the exact opposite in terms of accepting people for who they are, the importance of inclusion in society.... but now we see where that author's true heart lies (if you aren't aware, JK Rowling has made many transphobic statements including in the last few days). I can only speak for myself, but it meant a lot to me that Brandon said the words, and he didn't equivocate.