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[Fatiguesdualism]

Sorry folks last week's been a bit of a mess so to catch-up.

@hot_heart: Egads! Present shopping for FOUR women - and you go 'off-list' too! Could you please take less foolish risks; at least until you finish Space?  On the other hand not-present shopping for four women EXPECTING presents?  Good Luck with that!

@YurigirlzCrush: Hope your finals went well!  (Why do I feel more and more under-educated every-time I come here? )

@Ignis Mors: Sorry prefer crumpet - but then I'm british!

@MrStoob: Don't laugh re: crumpet - I'm being genuine! (Plus we'd have to explain it to the [Non-British] and that would be a whole other Carry On - see what I did there! ) Also why the duck? Not that there's anything wrong with it!

@Gamer072196: Don't cross the surfing duck - he has powerful friends (note to self: must learn how to insert memes into posts) also ducks are cool - they quack; quacking is cool - especially if you're a duck!

Whew, all caught up! Anyway I'll try to stick my head in here a bit more often!

edit: Top post - again?   I'm blaming MrStoob you shouldn't have edited your last post - you should have created a new one - this is now your fault!

Shepard/Joker/Chakwas talking about a possible Cerberus spy on the Normandy

  "Well if it's not Brooks who else is a possibility?" Joker asked - then answered his own question, "I know - it's that communications specialist, the QEC hottie, Traynor."  The pilot saw the looks on his friends’ faces and hurried to explain. “I’m serious – hear me out,” Joker started, “she spends almost as much time talking to EDI as I do – and Traynor’s speciality is the QEC; the malfunctioning super-secure communication device.” The pilot hurried on, “What if she’s trying to distract EDI?  What if the QEC is actually working and Traynor is trying to hide that from EDI?”
 "That seems..." Karin Chakwas searched for a word, "...unlikely.  Specialist Traynor is a little naïve to be a spy.”
 "But what if that's her cover," Joker reasoned, "acting all naïve, and shy, and cute; but she's really a Cerberus super-spy?"

edit(2): bah thing won't let me just copy & paste anymore.  New and improved bsn huh?

Modifié par Fatiguesdualism, 18 décembre 2013 - 02:13 .

[MrStoob]

Well who doesn't like a bit of crumpet in the morning...? But yes, toasted crumpets with (has to be Lurpak) more butter on than it can reasonably withstand... and possibly a spot of the old strawberry jam? That's 'jelly' to you across the ponders, though thanks for the sweet and energy laden peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

On quacks. There's the old wives' tale that a duck's quack does not echo. I saw a myth busters type thing looking into it. Basically, they worked out that the way a duck quacks has a natural decay very similar to 'reverb', so it sort of sounds like it's already echoing, so sounds less 'echoey' in echo conditions. Just thought I'd share that while we're on the subject lol. I just saw the duck meme thing and thought "Must share!" lol. It's probably as old as the hills but so am I. Giving the Dick Dale tune a spin whilst viewing its epic coolness is fun.

Edit: I always wondered with the QEC.  Due to the explanation of its useage in ME2, it would never need 'cleaning up' by EDI or enhancing or whatever, they'd either be entangled (aligned) or not.  Anyway... as you were.

Modifié par MrStoob, 18 décembre 2013 - 01:05 .

[Ignis Mors]

Fatiguesdualism wrote...

Sorry folks last week's been a bit of a mess so to catch-up.

@hot_heart: Egads! Present shopping for FOUR women - and you go 'off-list' too! Could you please take less foolish risks; at least until you finish Space?  On the other hand not-present shopping for four women EXPECTING presents?  Good Luck with that!

@YurigirlzCrush: Hope your finals went well!  (Why do I feel more and more under-educated every-time I come here? )

@Ignis Mors: Sorry prefer crumpet - but then I'm british!

@MrStoob: Don't laugh re: crumpet - I'm being genuine! (Plus we'd have to explain it to the colonials and that would be a whole other Carry On - see what I did there! ) Also why the duck? Not that there's anything wrong with it!

@Gamer072196: Don't cross the surfing duck - he has powerful friends (note to self: must learn how to insert memes into posts) also ducks are cool - they quack; quacking is cool - especially if you're a duck!

Whew, all caught up! Anyway I'll try to stick my head in here a bit more often!

edit: Top post - again?   I'm blaming MrStoob you shouldn't have edited your last post - you should have created a new one - this is now your fault!

Shepard/Joker/Chakwas talking about a possible Cerberus spy on the Normandy

  "Well if it's not Brooks who else is a possibility?" Joker asked - then answered his own question, "I know - it's that communications specialist, the QEC hottie, Traynor."  The pilot saw the looks on his friends’ faces and hurried to explain. “I’m serious – hear me out,” Joker started, “she spends almost as much time talking to EDI as I do – and Traynor’s speciality is the QEC; the malfunctioning super-secure communication device.” The pilot hurried on, “What if she’s trying to distract EDI?  What if the QEC is actually working and Traynor is trying to hide that from EDI?”
 "That seems..." Karin Chakwas searched for a word, "...unlikely Specialist Traynor is a little naïve to be a spy.”
 "But what if that's her cover," Joker reasoned, "acting all naïve, and shy, and cute; but she's really a Cerberus super-spy?"

First off, is it really accurate to call us colonials? We've been an independent country for over two hundred years, helped you win both world wars, and have a very different culture. So, it's not like we're just Britain-light. Also, we do know what crumpets are. Even if we aren't as big fans of them as you are in Britain. 

MrStoob wrote...

Well who doesn't like a bit of crumpet in the morning...? But yes, toasted crumpets with (has to be Lurpak) more butter on than it can reasonably withstand... and possibly a spot of the old strawberry jam? That's 'jelly' to you across the ponders, though thanks for the sweet and energy laden peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

On quacks. There's the old wives' tale that a duck's quack does not echo. I saw a myth busters type thing looking into it. Basically, they worked out that the way a duck quacks has a natural decay very similar to 'reverb', so it sort of sounds like it's already echoing, so sounds less 'echoey' in echo conditions. Just thought I'd share that while we're on the subject lol. I just saw the duck meme thing and thought "Must share!" lol. It's probably as old as the hills but so am I. Giving the Dick Dale tune a spin whilst viewing its epic coolness is fun.

Saw that one too. It wasn't one of their best ones, but it was definitely interesting. 

Now, I have a question for you guys. I'm working on a chapter where I have it that a villain character knows that he's an OC in fanfiction. I'm wondering, do you think that I should have it turn out to be a joke, or keep up the whole, "He knows that he doesn't exist." thing. Also, this is in the middle of a dramatic scene where they're trying to kidnap Shep's LI to use her as a means to force Shep to do synthesis. So, do you think it would work having a deadpool-esque aspect to a villain, have it be a joke, or just scrap the concept?

[Fatiguesdualism]

@MrStoob: QEC - either it works perfectly; or it's broken (in my head-canon) At the moment it's 'broke' (apparently).

@Ignis Mors: The 'colonial' label is more often used, self-mockingly, (ie The person using the word is an out-of-touch twit - who is so out-of-touch he hasn't yet realised the Americas are independent) But if you're finding it offensive; I'll remove it. 

Ignis Mors wrote...

Also, we do know what crumpets are. Even if we aren't as big fans of them as you are in Britain

Thanks for that!   To clarify - crumpet, like tiffin (and a couple of others), is a word that is often used as an euphemism for something else. I'm blaming the Carry On movies (I think I have been over-exposed to them this week!)

As for your question I would say it depends on the tone of the rest of your story. If it's mostly comical then you could have a stab at a 'deadpool-esque' villain, it's not that risky. But if the tone is more serious/dramatic - then I think it would be hard to pull off right without losing the drama. Not that it can't be done, I think Trek (TNG) did a couple of 'holo-deck' episodes like that (also does anyone else in your story know they're fictional characters? - that might make things easier)  I'll check back later, as it's gone two in the morning here and I'm thinking of bed!

Modifié par Fatiguesdualism, 18 décembre 2013 - 02:07 .

[MrStoob]

@Fatiguesdualism: Broke is fine.

We Brits still 'humorously' have certain names we use for our 'colonial cousins' across the pond. Nothing meant by it. Yes, it's been several hundred years since then but you know, deep wounds and all that. ^^  Just to clarify, it is well meaning 'derision', a humour we Brits love.

Modifié par MrStoob, 18 décembre 2013 - 10:22 .

[MrStoob]

Sorta 'lore' question, please.

Henry Lawson. Surely he must have been in with TIM from quite early on to be so embroiled in Cerberus' activities to the extent of ME3? Has this been covered elsewhere?

[Ignis Mors]

MrStoob wrote...

Sorta 'lore' question, please.

Henry Lawson. Surely he must have been in with TIM from quite early on to be so embroiled in Cerberus' activities to the extent of ME3? Has this been covered elsewhere?

Not that I know of. Though, I haven't really read any of the books. Just played the games. 

[hot_heart]

Fatiguesdualism wrote...

@hot_heart: Egads! Present shopping for FOUR women - and you go 'off-list' too! Could you please take less foolish risks; at least until you finish Space? 

I like to live dangerously.

I've stalled a bit...when I probably have about 500 words or so to go in this penultimate chapter. I think partly because I then want to go back and redo some older chapters, and add in the 'easter egg guide' before doing the last one...


Also, on the 'other topic': "You gotta know what a crumpet is to understand cricket"

[Seracen]

hot_heart wrote...

Fatiguesdualism wrote...

@hot_heart: Egads! Present shopping for FOUR women - and you go 'off-list' too! Could you please take less foolish risks; at least until you finish Space? 

I like to live dangerously.

I've stalled a bit...when I probably have about 500 words or so to go in this penultimate chapter. I think partly because I then want to go back and redo some older chapters, and add in the 'easter egg guide' before doing the last one...


Also, on the 'other topic': "You gotta know what a crumpet is to understand cricket"

[whack] "Ten runs..."

Ah man, I love TMNT...

Totally understand what you mean about the penultimate chapter.  I've been going back and tweaking to death my current work.

It's almost at the point that this story is giving me diminishing returns.  Pretty soon, I'll just have to finish up and move on, or I won't be giving it my best quality work.

Inspiration has a fruit-like cycle for me, if we consider writing quality to be akin to "ripeness."  After a while, it's either time to harvest, or cull it and move on.  In my case, I've culled a story once, coming back to it years later.

Even still, I decided to cut it short, and use all the rest of the content for fodder whenever I need a particular scene archetype.  It was basically a disjointed story with a bunch of cool scenes, but had no flow as an overall story.  It's also the last story that I "wrote from the hip" with no planning.


Anyone else have the same thoughts?  Is there a certain time limit that you can live with a story, before it's just time to say goodbye (whether moving on to a sequel, or another project entirely)?

[fluffywalrus]

Seracen wrote...

Totally understand what you mean about the penultimate chapter.  I've been going back and tweaking to death my current work.

It's almost at the point that this story is giving me diminishing returns.  Pretty soon, I'll just have to finish up and move on, or I won't be giving it my best quality work.

Inspiration has a fruit-like cycle for me, if we consider writing quality to be akin to "ripeness."  After a while, it's either time to harvest, or cull it and move on.  In my case, I've culled a story once, coming back to it years later.

Even still, I decided to cut it short, and use all the rest of the content for fodder whenever I need a particular scene archetype.  It was basically a disjointed story with a bunch of cool scenes, but had no flow as an overall story.  It's also the last story that I "wrote from the hip" with no planning.


Anyone else have the same thoughts?  Is there a certain time limit that you can live with a story, before it's just time to say goodbye (whether moving on to a sequel, or another project entirely)?

I think that every story does have a sort of ripeness to it. And really, that can affect writers who don't plan ahead more than those that do. I mean, I love my Mass Effect story that is currently incomplete. My last regular update was in march. I started everything may 2012. Am I tired of the fic? No, but I'm not as enthusiastic about it as some other projects. Given that i already have the story plotted out, I'm not getting the opportunity to have revelation of ptential new exciting scenes while I'm on the bus or anything either. It is what it is, and it's finished in terms of outlines, I just need to write it.

And maybe i won't write it as often as some other, newer projects that pique my interest.  I'm not sure that I could easily say goodbye to Feathers (my fic) if I hadn't gone off to write for other fandoms. However, those other fandoms gave me the opportunity to run with multiple projects at the same time, and that forces my hand on what i can commit to within a story timeline. So will i say goodbye to my fic once I'm done the current arc? Probably. Will I stop writing in the ME universe? probably not. Will I write a sequel to my fic? Probably not, but if I do, it won't be a lengthy one spanning 350k+ words like my current one.

So yeah...I think stories do have a sort of ripeness, but I'm not sure it's necessary to say goodbye before it's done. That depends on the previous prep work, the author, etc.

[MrStoob]

Seracen wrote...
[whack] "Ten runs..."

I shall assume that was said with sufficient irony... 

[MrStoob]

fluffywalrus wrote...

Seracen wrote...

Totally understand what you mean about the penultimate chapter.  I've been going back and tweaking to death my current work.

It's almost at the point that this story is giving me diminishing returns.  Pretty soon, I'll just have to finish up and move on, or I won't be giving it my best quality work.

Inspiration has a fruit-like cycle for me, if we consider writing quality to be akin to "ripeness."  After a while, it's either time to harvest, or cull it and move on.  In my case, I've culled a story once, coming back to it years later.

Even still, I decided to cut it short, and use all the rest of the content for fodder whenever I need a particular scene archetype.  It was basically a disjointed story with a bunch of cool scenes, but had no flow as an overall story.  It's also the last story that I "wrote from the hip" with no planning.


Anyone else have the same thoughts?  Is there a certain time limit that you can live with a story, before it's just time to say goodbye (whether moving on to a sequel, or another project entirely)?

I think that every story does have a sort of ripeness to it. And really, that can affect writers who don't plan ahead more than those that do. I mean, I love my Mass Effect story that is currently incomplete. My last regular update was in march. I started everything may 2012. Am I tired of the fic? No, but I'm not as enthusiastic about it as some other projects. Given that i already have the story plotted out, I'm not getting the opportunity to have revelation of ptential new exciting scenes while I'm on the bus or anything either. It is what it is, and it's finished in terms of outlines, I just need to write it.

And maybe i won't write it as often as some other, newer projects that pique my interest.  I'm not sure that I could easily say goodbye to Feathers (my fic) if I hadn't gone off to write for other fandoms. However, those other fandoms gave me the opportunity to run with multiple projects at the same time, and that forces my hand on what i can commit to within a story timeline. So will i say goodbye to my fic once I'm done the current arc? Probably. Will I stop writing in the ME universe? probably not. Will I write a sequel to my fic? Probably not, but if I do, it won't be a lengthy one spanning 350k+ words like my current one.

So yeah...I think stories do have a sort of ripeness, but I'm not sure it's necessary to say goodbye before it's done. That depends on the previous prep work, the author, etc.

Wise words indeed.  Once I'd finished my trilogy arc fic, I didn't give myself a rest as I was so involved in it all and immediately began writing/uploading a sequel.  Probably why I haven't been happy with it and in the process of re-write.  But whereever your fic 'ends', there can always be a sequel, so you don't have to cram every idea into the current book, just maybe pace yourself and plan better than I do lol.

Me writing:
Ooh, ooh, idea! *furiously types out idea as a full scene in one sitting, including plot ideas that just occur at the time, then proofreads and edits then uploads*
some months later
Crap, I wish I'd thought that out a bit better...

[hot_heart]

Seracen wrote...
It's almost at the point that this story is giving me diminishing returns.  Pretty soon, I'll just have to finish up and move on, or I won't be giving it my best quality work.

Inspiration has a fruit-like cycle for me, if we consider writing quality to be akin to "ripeness."  After a while, it's either time to harvest, or cull it and move on.  In my case, I've culled a story once, coming back to it years later.

Anyone else have the same thoughts?  Is there a certain time limit that you can live with a story, before it's just time to say goodbye (whether moving on to a sequel, or another project entirely)?

I begin to worry that's the same with me. Though, for me, it's probably more to do with wanting to write the next chapter but knowing this needs doing. Also, I am kinda itching to throw myself fully into an original work, finally.

However, your analogy actually reminded me of another one I heard from a professional scriptwriter. That is, certain scripts are best treated like fine wines/whiskeys and left to 'mature in wood' i.e. left in the desk drawer and looked at with fresh eyes after a long while.

Not that the analogy really carries in this digital age (or for fan-fiction maybe), but I thing it has value.

EDIT: Oh, and good catch on the reference. TMNT is one of the few things I get very nerdy about in nearly all its forms. Got me when I was young, I guess.

Modifié par hot_heart, 18 décembre 2013 - 08:58 .

[Ignis Mors]

 I think I may be officially insane. I just found myself writing about Shepard and Miranda making waffles  after being influenced by something that I have yet to explain. So, it's gone from seriousness to waffle making. I did explain it as they're hungry, and Gardner's getting some sleep, so it isn't "Why don't they have Gardner making food for them?"
Anyways, that's enough of me talking about the weirdness of my writing. But seriously, dramatic **** going down, learning a bit about a mystery, a talk with a few crewmembers who are concerned, then waffles? Sorry, I'll stay on topic now. 
Anyways, that strange route I went did give me an idea for a question of the day. Do you prefer blander tasting batter for your choice of pancake/waffle/other breakfast bread product that you then put other stuff on, or a more , the batter's good enough to be eaten without stuff added on top. Kinda like no-syrup pancakes/waffles or no other post-production flavor enhancer for the other breakfast bread product of your choice.
My answer is, I prefer no-syrup pancakes.(pancakes over waffles because I always make a massive mess trying to pour waffle batter into the iron.) I just prefer the flavors I can get in the batter that is destroyed by syrup. Like strawberry flavor with a touch of vanilla. (I really love the flavor of vanilla.) Or cinnamon vanilla chocolate chip. (The cinnamon thing was something that I saw done on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.) Also, if you make chocolate chip pancakes/waffles/other breakfast bread product, what kind of chocolate chip do you use? I use milk. Semi-sweet never really showed up for me.
Anyways, I think I've rambled on long enough, so that's all... for now. I'm sure I'll have some more rambling to do later. It does tend to be a bad habit of mine. 

[MrStoob]

Your breakfasts are so complicated! lol. Batter? Waffles? Pancakes? Too much effort for the morning. Toast, butter, done.

On your writing 'madness', I think that the mundane can help tense situations. Maybe even drop in a joke about them being so concerned about waffles with everything going on. I believe your Shep and Miri are estranged? If so, perhaps some light ribbing about previous 'breakfasts'...

Modifié par MrStoob, 19 décembre 2013 - 12:09 .

[Fatiguesdualism]

MrStoob wrote...

Your breakfasts are so complicated! lol. Batter? Waffles? Pancakes? Too much effort for the morning. Toast, butter, done.

Ah but, as an Englishman, do you toast both sides or just the one? 

In another food-related topic - Samantha Traynor, Bovril or Marmite drinker?

Ignis Mors wrote...

Anyways, that's enough of me talking about the weirdness of my writing. But seriously, dramatic **** going down, learning a bit about a mystery, a talk with a few crewmembers who are concerned, then waffles?

Doesn't seem that weird to me (admittedly not the best supporting endorsement, but still )  Lots of potential with 'making breakfast' scenes - humour, romance, drama, horror (the last one might be a bit unusual - admittedly)

As for the topic of 'Ripeness of Inspiration' for those of you who have done the 'long fics' do you think you it would have been better splitting the work into a series of stories instead of a longer singular entry?  Would it have been easier to write up to a certain point which could serve as an ending.  Stop.  Then possibly return to the universe/story later - if you felt like it?

Modifié par Fatiguesdualism, 19 décembre 2013 - 07:49 .

[Ignis Mors]

MrStoob wrote...

Your breakfasts are so complicated! lol. Batter? Waffles? Pancakes? Too much effort for the morning. Toast, butter, done.

On your writing 'madness', I think that the mundane can help tense situations. Maybe even drop in a joke about them being so concerned about waffles with everything going on. I believe your Shep and Miri are estranged? If so, perhaps some light ribbing about previous 'breakfasts'...

Nope, Shep and Miri are good. They were only temporarily estranged due to Miri being dead before the time travel bit. Miranda's just a bit surprised that Shepard knows anything about cooking. Or transformers. Speaking of which, question time! What is something that you get very nerdy about(other than stuff that you write long fanfics for.) For me, it's tranformers. Especially Transformers Prime, as it was actually well written. (Stop looking at me like that! It actually was well written! They eventually made the humans a welcome addition. A WELCOME ADDITION! Not just a bunch of annoying fleshies getting in the way of the giant robot action! Also, STARSCREAM HAD A CHARACTER ARC! AN ACTUAL CHARACTER ARC! You saw him evolve as a character! Sorry, fanboy'd out there.)
Oh, and Stoob, I don't usually do pancakes. And when I do, it's more a breakfast food for dinner thing, as I hate getting up in the morning. And, I rarely do waffles because it makes a huge mess that takes forever to clean. 

Fatiguesdualism wrote...

MrStoob wrote...

Your breakfasts are so complicated! lol. Batter? Waffles? Pancakes? Too much effort for the morning. Toast, butter, done.

Ah but, as an Englishman, do you toast both sides or just the one?  

In another food-related topic - Samantha Traynor, Bovril or Marmite drinker?

Ignis Mors wrote...

Anyways, that's enough of me talking about the weirdness of my writing. But seriously, dramatic **** going down, learning a bit about a mystery, a talk with a few crewmembers who are concerned, then waffles?

Doesn't seem that weird to me (admittedly not the best supporting endorsement, but still )  Lots of potential with 'making breakfast' scenes - humour, romance, drama, horror (the last one might be a bit unusual - admittedly)

As for the topic of 'Ripeness of Inspiration' for those of you who have done the 'long fics' do you think you it would have been better splitting the work into a series of stories instead of a longer singular entry?  Would it have been easier to write up to a certain point which could serve as an ending.  Stop.  Then possibly return to the universe/story later - if you felt like it?

First things first, what? Toasting only one side? You've got me confused with that one. 
As for the whole splitting stories into multiple parts I don't regret not doing that, as I'd be too worried about losing readers if I did.

[Seracen]

Generally just put cinnamon in the batter, sometimes a crushable fruit (like banana, I've also used fruity yogurt before, to varying degrees of success).

No butter, but I have to have syrup.  The waffle iron makes things really easy, and making the batter doesn't take much longer than nuking a bowl of oatmeal, once you get used to it.

Also, the idea of Shep and Miri making waffles is sort of cute and intimate, I can see it as downtime and a morale booster.

Modifié par Seracen, 19 décembre 2013 - 10:05 .

[Fatiguesdualism]

@Ignis Mors: Musical reference, sorry! 



(about 20 to 30 seconds in)

Modifié par Fatiguesdualism, 19 décembre 2013 - 10:41 .

[MrStoob]

Fatiguesdualism wrote...

MrStoob wrote...

Your breakfasts are so complicated! lol. Batter? Waffles? Pancakes? Too much effort for the morning. Toast, butter, done.

Ah but, as an Englishman, do you toast both sides or just the one? 

In another food-related topic - Samantha Traynor, Bovril or Marmite drinker?

Toasted both sides.  I've no idea where that idea came from other than the Stiiiiing song.  Pretty sure it's not a northen thing anyway.

And Bovril, it has to be Bovril.

Oh, and in other news...

I was watching a documentary about the emergence of the lifeboat service around the UK and they had a piece about (which I have heard of) the 'Birkenhead Drill', which was the origin of 'women and children first' when the HMS Birkenhead was carrying troops and civilians to South Africa and hit unchartered rocks in 1845.  Usually in these circumstance (apart from the officers) it was a free for all and quite savage by reports and the people of the time were indeed getting worried about when ships shipwreck and what might happen to the ever increasing number of women and children now travelling to the colonies and whatnot.  After the ship smashed into the rocks, there were only 3 lifeboats left.  The commander of the troops aboard ordered them all to stand fast and allow the women and children to go first, all the while with his sword drawn.  The men accepted their fate and eventually went down with the ship, their sacrifice going down in history (British at least) and setting the standard for decency at sea.  But why are you rambling so, Stoob?

Well, Rudyard Kipling wrote a poem in dedication to the brave souls who died that day, and it being naval related, I thought, "Thank you, Mister Kipling, I can get a lot of mileage out of that and Ashley."  Sacrifice and all that.  There's a good chance, I reckon, that even in Shepard's time, navy traditions would hold out and they'd be aware of the Birkenhead.


To take your chance in the thick of a rush, with firing all about,
Is nothing so bad when you've cover to 'and, an' leave an' likin' to shout;
But to stand an' be still to the Birken'ead drill is a damn tough bullet to chew,
An' they done it, the Jollies -- 'Er Majesty's Jollies -- soldier an' sailor too!
Their work was done when it 'adn't begun; they was younger nor me an' you;
Their choice it was plain between drownin' in 'eaps an' bein' mopped by the screw,
So they stood an' was still to the Birken'ead drill, soldier an' sailor too.

@Fatiguedualism: No, not that Mister Kipling... (though he does make... and so on)

Modifié par MrStoob, 20 décembre 2013 - 12:51 .

[Ignis Mors]

 Alright, question of the day time! And, it isn't related to food! First, some backstory to the question. I recently read an article on the escapist that the Smithsonian Art Museum has added a couple of video games to their permanent collection. What do you think of this? I personally think it's awesome that games are becoming more accepted, and that some are even being considered art by at least one art museum. 
Also, just for the fun of it, I recently found a picture about the fourth transformers movie that I found interesting, and I was wondering what you think of it. (Not the one of Optimus riding Grimlock, but it is an optimus picture.) here it is.

What do you think of this close-up look at the upper body of Optimus Prime from TF 4? I personally have mixed feelings about it. I really like the new head design as it looks more curvy/smooth, instead of the more angular head we got in the first three, but I feel kinda upset that the windows of his truck mode aren't on his chest in robot mode. (THEY'VE ALWAYS BEEN THERE IN EVERY OTHER THING TRANSFORMERS EVER[Beast wars doesn't count, he was Optimus Primal, not Optimus Prime]! EVEN IN ANIMATED WHERE HE WAS ESSENTIALLY A ROOKIE!) I also like the broadsword and shield thing he has going on, I think it looks cool in my opinion. Also, it looks like he has back rockets, which would be pretty sweet. 
Also, ignore the meatbags. They will be terminated as they deserve for getting in the way of Optimus. Anyways, that's all I've got for today. 

[YurigirlzCrush]

randomness completely unrelated to writing... toothaches suck! *pout* I have always taken really really good care of my teeth and haven't had a cavity since the last of my baby teeth came out. and now on Wednesday out of nowhere I get this horrible, agonizing, unrelenting ache in what I think was one of my molars (hard to tell when the entire right side of my face was throbbing) that kept me up for like 70+ straight hours. the pain is finally gone but the right side of my lips and my cheek are still all swollen. and my stupid dentist can't see me until Monday. *pouts more* an absolutely wonderful way to start my break after finals, let me say! on the plus side, I don't think I failed too epically on any of the tests/papers, so there's that. *smiles*

but anyway, I just wanted to pop on since I haven't been in here in a bit and say hi to everyone. and wish everyone a Merry Christmas in advance, just in case the aching comes back and I spend a few more days sobbing in bed instead of being around closer to the holiday. *sheepish* hope everyone's been good! *waves*

[fluffywalrus]

Oh no! That sounds really really bad, Yuri! I hope you start feeling better soon It sounds like somewhere along the line, a nerve might have been damaged. I've never had any such issue, but a friend of mine had something that sounds similar to you a few years ago, and it was from an infection that ended up swelling her face up. I think she just ended up cutting herself flossing, but I can't recall. It's at the very least had me being super careful flossing ever since.

Anywho, I hope your dentist doesn't find anything major, and that the swelling goes away soon
And merry Christmas to you too!

[YurigirlzCrush]

well thank you! I have no idea what was up with the aching. but I've been surviving on jello (at room temperature) and soup (likewise cooled off to near room temperature) for days. and I'm totes aching for a nice plate of real food. *sigh* I'm just too afraid to aggravate whatever happened when it just stopped hurting like six hours ago. at least one of my favorite fanfic authors has 10 chapters I haven't read all published and waiting for me! *grins and winks*

[MrStoob]

Could well be the old wisdom teeth being awkward if it's around the molars, particularly if you've taken care of your gob. But yea, heavy toothache sucks, totally takes over your existence. Hope it gets sorted soon for you.  Edit: alcohol is your friend, and besides, it's Christmas. hehe

And on a Christmassy note...

Forget the Muppets, I've found my new favourite version of A Christmas Carol.

Modifié par MrStoob, 21 décembre 2013 - 10:34 .