Uh, yeah! That's right! My grand designs have no bounds, much like my intellect hehe
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*watches her with admiration, imagining the complexity of the inscrutable grand plan*
A request thread already exists, do support it! Though Tony did say he'll add it by the weekend
(It's already the weekend, so we can legally spam him
I missed the thread, but I'll support it immediately with a +1.
Let's spam Tony until he implements them!
*graciously accepts headpat*
What a beautiful cat we have here! Who is the cutest cat in SHHS?
Of course, it's you!
I hope it doesn't get too warm... that would be bad
Don't extinguish this fire! Make it burn even brighter! Even if I burn, it will be worth it. ???
"Unreal" is the point of the world outside the Droplets. There, Humans are eternal beings, meaning they have neither beginning nor end. Most appear as if they had always existed. Well, that might not be the case, but even after their first Awakening they are already somewhat mature and have knowledge no infant should, so some theorize that they just woke up after a long rest and have a "favored point in time" where they anchor their consciousness to. It causes some to doubt their existence (the MC of my WIP short story in particular thinks she might be in the afterlife). It'll be better explained in a book.
In a way, the setting is sort of an analogy for dream-like utopia where humans have no struggle and are free to exercise their creativity however they want.
Woah! So this is the "place" Heroine was referring to? No, it's different. But I see some conceptual similarities. It's interesting how one gets to this place. It seems like a kind of Nirvana, although, from what you say, the "self" remains. So, congratulations, it's something truly original and fascinating. I hope to read stories about it in the future.
A happy ending for you and me perhaps... the others? Not so much.
That is true... but in the end, the important thing is to be together.
P + spacebar(winrate, then combat start) has been ingrained into my soul so I can't associate it with the pause button.
*new knowledge obtained*
Awesome! Canto II is probably the most criticized Canto since it's so goofy and the finale is sort of lackluster. Personally, I think it's great, so I hope you enjoy it too. It may be the last moment of happiness that the sinners will experience.
Although I haven't seen the ending yet, I can understand the criticisms. Certainly, the tone has lightened considerably for now. In the past, I was much more intolerant about it, foolishly. First point: to write a great tragedy, you must know how to write a great comedy. This is my belief, perhaps disproven, but I think that as writers, we need to master all human emotions and know how to evoke them in the reader. Second point: these fun interactions add three-dimensional depth to the characters, highlighting other aspects. For example, Sinclair's performance and how everyone backed out of dancing. It was funny, but most importantly, it gave me a way to connect with them and them a way to bond with each other. It's not easy to navigate these changes in tone, and I understand it might put some people off, but I believe that ultimately they make the drama that comes afterward stand out even more, and I'm so ready to receive it.
Faust knows all outcomes, after all. Of course you would like her approach.
(It's honestly scary how much she knows.
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I'll take inspiration from her when I need to write a character who knows everything. Additionally, I'm curious to see where things will go with her.
Oh yeah, poor poor Souffle.
It honestly depends on who I'm with, if I'm with close friends I don't mind singing Take on Me like I'm reading an obituary... but when it comes to relatives and acquaintances, I can't help but feel a little self-conscious. >_>
I imagined the scene of Take on Me sung that way and I couldn't help but laugh.
I'm curious to know how the high note in "In a day or twooooooo" would sound!
That is true by tonnage, but by number of ships it's the battle of Salamis(1k+ ships)
You can fit 9 earths in the moon's orbit around it... so even city sized ships seem insignificant. Though to be fair, I'm into futurism so I've seen concepts of ships
The size of entire solar systems and even the size of multiple galaxies (can't find the link, but to be honest it's barely considered a ship and more of a moving habitat anyways)
Ah, the legendary Battle of Salamis! I love ancient history, and I still remember the pain of translating from Ancient Greek in high school... it wasn't my strong suit, but history was. I must say, the Greeks might have romanticized and exaggerated the numbers a bit. You know how it is, they loved to glorify their feats, and who am I to hold it against them? There's no compromising with epic tales.
However, despite being an impressive and legendary battle, we can't compare triremes with battleships, aircraft carriers, and cruisers. I think a more fitting comparison would be the Battle of Lepanto, also significant in numbers and strategy but with more modern concepts and the use of cannons. We're talking about 500-600 ships.
The concept of ships as large as solar systems or galaxies has its charm, but I don't think it's my cup of tea. I think the scale is too big. I didn't know about this series, Andromeda. It sounds interesting, though. I can't remember the last time I watched a sci-fi series. Maybe Battlestar Galactica? I'll note it down.
[はぁ, naval battles are a thing of the past. You only do them if you're absolutely certain you can crush your foe with overwhelming superiority! It's much more effective to launch an Alpha strike from your own base. Though I suppose I can understand the romance behind it all. This pathetic display was entirely superfluous, but I suppose it did satisfy the objective in the end. I look forward to see how they will inevitably lose!]
As always, you are right, my beloved! If they were more practical, they would have used their resources better, focusing on efficiency and minimalism. But you know, I'm a romantic! I wanted to stage a grand spectacle, and only with the superfluous can you make an event truly memorable, with embellishments and decorations that please the eyes and the soul. Admit it, you did enjoy this fireworks show I set up for you a bit! And maybe, yes, they will fail in their disjointed plan, but they'll do it with style and making a lot of noise.
[Please, there is little difference between a biological clone and a cold machine. If anything, one will not disintegrate when exposed to relativistic speeds before reaching their intended target. And if the former does, you would not be struggling so. And who says these machines are your troops? They are your ammunition, they don't even need to be smart! It's simply the principle of throwing rocks at the enemy scaled up to a stellar scale. Crude, but effective.
As for the suffering and struggle, they only matter for the main actors! All others are insignificant. Does the player of a chess game not fear the idea of loss? Do they not shiver at the mere thought of defeat? Won't the price be paid in blood be paid at the end regardless? An exemplary actor will find a colorful way to reach the Inevitable Truth through whatever means they deem fit. ]
Oh, my dear, your ruthlessness is what makes my heart beat fast for you! You reduce the essence of existence to mere utility, a crude calculus devoid of beauty. Yes, there may be little difference between a biological clone and a cold machine when reduced to their functions... but where is the poetry in that? Where is the grandeur that stirs the heart and elevates the spirit?
The infinite suffering of Theirl, endlessly repeated millions of times, Pixy's belligerence finally satisfied in an endless war she cannot win, forced to fight for something she does not believe in. Or Danny's children used as weapons, broken by the bond and love of their mother, here yes with the intervention of cold nanomachines? Is this not the perfect embodiment of Dante's inferno? Though touché, I must admit that what you say about the main actors is indeed true in the end.
It is indeed a compliment, you're welcome.
