@linus-smallprint
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TheArcaneAxiom replied to the topic Hello, there! in the forum Start HERE 2 years, 4 months ago
Hi Linus, even though we’ve met now, I realized that I never properly greeted you to the Forum, so I thought I’d give a late one.
I’m the Arcane Axiom, I enjoy math, searching for divine fundamental truth, and exploring that in my writing. I read/write sci-fi/fantasy, and am currently working on a universe with my sister called…[Read more]
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TheLoonyOne replied to the topic Hello, there! in the forum Start HERE 2 years, 4 months ago
An album of Disney hits like I’ll Make a Man Out of You, We Don’t Talk About Bruno, and I Just Can’t Wit to be King
Vegitales Silly Songs Alblum.
Disney and Silly Songs with Larry?!? Oh, I know I’ll like you 😅 😁 Do you have a favorite Disney movie?
Some book on how to survive on an island (because I am very much not an outdoors…
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TheShadow replied to the topic Character development/character discussions in the forum Characters 2 years, 4 months ago
Is there something happening elsewhere that might be distracting the king? Something that seems more important than dealing with rebels?
Well, this whole thing takes place during the Crusade era, so maybe while the Crusades are going on the king is distracted by that and wouldn’t have time to focus on his own country. Thanks for the help!
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TheShadow replied to the topic The Age of AI in the forum General Writing Discussions 2 years, 4 months ago
The main reason why they are beneficial to me is because I write code. Without chatbots, I can spend hours staring at my code trying to figure out why it does not work, but once I give it to AI, the issue is identified in seconds and saves me so much time!
Oh, that’s a good way to use it!
Yeah, yeah, but your scientists were so…
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TheArcaneAxiom replied to the topic Book Review: Tress of the Emerald Sea in the forum Book Discussions 2 years, 4 months ago
I have read Skyward, but only the first two books. Stormlight, I am a little intimidated by. I’ve heard Sanderson himself describing the opening as a wall you have to climb with your fingernails to understand, and when you reach the top, then you will be able to enjoy it. On the other hand, I have read Wheel of Time. Perhaps I w…
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FIREQUACKER replied to the topic Book Review: Tress of the Emerald Sea in the forum Book Discussions 2 years, 4 months ago
Story Thieves by James Riley reminds me of Alcatraz, in the way that the two make fun of writing. I’ll tell you if I think of any more.
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TheArcaneAxiom replied to the topic Book Review: Tress of the Emerald Sea in the forum Book Discussions 2 years, 4 months ago
By the way, (theducktator, and thearcaneaxiom as well), what books would you recommend to a fan of Tress and Alcatraz?
Hmm, we’ll I’m biased for Sanderson in general, so I’d point to anything from him. Frugal is up the same ally of humor and flair, but you’re already reading that. Have you started Skyward? I think you’d like that…[Read more]
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TheArcaneAxiom replied to the topic Apologetics in the forum Mission, Calling & Ethics 2 years, 4 months ago
@linus-smallprint @whaley
(Also, as you and Whaley have suggested, perhaps we should take this over to the Apologetics chat and leave this to people who want to discuss Tress of the Emerald Sea)
I agree, so I’m just going to make the switch right now.
A couple of things. Firstly, I did not realize the term ‘Mormon’, is offensive, I am sorry for…
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Enid replied to the topic Apologetics in the forum Mission, Calling & Ethics 2 years, 4 months ago
@thearcaneaxiom @linus-smallprint (if you have thoughts)
Shifting this discussion is best, so we don’t flood the book review XD
Indeed we do have very different theological and cosmological prospectives. It just bugs me that that needs to be where the identity of us as Christians must be. Yes, theology is important, but what did Christ constantly…
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Enid replied to the topic Overwhelming Characters in the forum Characters 2 years, 4 months ago
Please, share an example of one of your sheets!
I’ll pull up one of my sheets and see if I can find how I condense it. Brb.
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TheLoonyOne replied to the topic Hello, there! in the forum Start HERE 2 years, 4 months ago
Hi Linus, I’m theloonyone, or just loony! Welcome to Kingdom Pen! (I actually haven’t been here in a while, just now trying to get back into writing…) Do you have a favorite lego set that you own? Or one that you really want? Your WIP sounds really cool and it’s so awesome that you’re already working on your second draft!
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Enid replied to the topic Book Review: Tress of the Emerald Sea in the forum Book Discussions 2 years, 4 months ago
I have not read the book, but my mum listened to it on audio and enjoyed it 😆 She said it was cozy and a whole lot less complicated than Sanderson’s other works. She also tends to doze off while listening (she’s sick and has a terrible sleep schedule) but understood enough to give it a positive review, lol.
To this day she say…[Read more]
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TheArcaneAxiom replied to the topic Book Review: Tress of the Emerald Sea in the forum Book Discussions 2 years, 4 months ago
Sorry, right now I have no plans to read Yumi and the Nightmare Painter. After seeing some of the artwork in the book, it seems there may be some scenes I would not be comfortable reading. I also found out that the plot involves Yumi and Panter switching bodies, which is not something I am interested in reading about. I know…
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FIREQUACKER replied to the topic Book Review: Tress of the Emerald Sea in the forum Book Discussions 2 years, 4 months ago
Hoid did sound similar to Alcatraz. I’m not sure who I prefer. I don’t know a lot about Hoid either. I’ve read The Stormlight Archive, which was amazing, but not Mistborn. The friends who recommended Stormlight said I’m too young for it. I do plan to read it eventually.
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FIREQUACKER replied to the topic Book Review: Tress of the Emerald Sea in the forum Book Discussions 2 years, 4 months ago
Oh, that’s a good quote. My favorite is, (and I might be paraphrasing here, I don’t remember the exact words), “Her name was Glorf. Don’t judge, it was a family name.”
I haven’t read Yumi yet, but I have read Frugal Wizard, and it was amazing. I highly recommend it.
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FIREQUACKER replied to the topic Character Name Help in the forum Characters 2 years, 4 months ago
@grcr @rae @theshadow @whalekeeper @loopylin @linus-smallprint
Thank you for your suggestions! Her name is Ayla. Loopylin, is Lindy your name? TheShadow, I actually have an Estelle. XD
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TheArcaneAxiom replied to the topic Book Review: Tress of the Emerald Sea in the forum Book Discussions 2 years, 4 months ago
Tress is a wonderful book. It was the first of Sanderson’s more whimsical writings I’ve read (then I found Alcatraz…). It’s fun, light hearted, and very unique. Please let me know when you read Yumi and the Nightmare Painter!
Of course, Brandon Sanderson is not a Christian, but a Mormon
Why deny our relationship with Christ😥
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TheShadow replied to the topic The Age of AI in the forum General Writing Discussions 2 years, 4 months ago
Not a fan of AI personally, and it doesn’t help that scientists are trying to make AI more and more like humans (guess they didn’t learn the lesson about playing God in Frankenstein or Jurassic Park). AI feels fake to me, especially the pictures, they just look so uncanny and off. Maybe it’s the lack of creativity or effort…[Read more]
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FIREQUACKER replied to the topic Book Review: Tress of the Emerald Sea in the forum Book Discussions 2 years, 4 months ago
I loved Tress of the Emerald Sea! It’s one of my favorite books. I loved the plot twist at the end, with the rat. I won’t say much because spoilers. I don’t remember my favorite quote right now. I know I had one, but now I’m forgetting it. 🙁 Oh well.
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Trailblazer replied to the topic The Age of AI in the forum General Writing Discussions 2 years, 4 months ago
When I know something is in the Bible, but I can’t remember where it is, I will ask the bot for Bible verses on the subject. Then I will double-check the context to make sure that the bot is not making it look like the verse means something other than what it does. What do you think of this? What would a better way for me to f…
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