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Because I don't see it adding much to Tyrion's story, tbh. It would relieve him of a lot of his guilt and make him less complex IMO. Maybe that's my lack of imagination, but the most obvious implications for the story I see all affect Dany more than Tyrion.

Same, but since I do buy into this theory i didn't post it :p

I know this one is controversial and it's maybe split in the fandom, but I like the theory that Tyrion is a Targ. The reason I like it though, is not for what it does for the current story, but because it makes Tywin's backstory so much richer. If he knows, then his whole relationship with Aerys makes more sense and is more tragic. Particularly the move Aerys made in denying Jaime as his heir and leaving Tyrion in his place, like a changeling baby. I don't know if i buy it though, because of the repercussions for the current story, It's repetitive and I'm not sure what it adds. It gives Dany a third dragon rider and ... that's it? Gives her another trigger for betrayal? Does she need another?

Nah, he's letting us virtually dance on his grave now, which contributes to well lived lives for the rest of us.

Well, I was thinking more like DM approved. So yeah.

I've been popping out to observe it here (80%) and this last time right before peak you could really notice the difference in daylight and temp and the owls are hooting. Love it. Not as cool as a total eclipse, but still pretty awesome.

I was actually thinking about this after I posted. It might be kinda fun for the DM to perhaps pick out some ability that the PC would get at the next level and allow the player to have one of two uses of it to use at their discretion before they actually level up. Like a caster might be able to produce a reduced power fireball, but only that one time when they need it. Or a fighter might be able to shrug off a bit more damage to mimic a HP gain. Maybe the Rogue can add an extra Dex bonus point to a lockpick or other skill. Just little things to suggest that they are learning through their adventures, but haven't mastered it yet.

This is why I prefer the milestone style of leveling. Yeah, the problem still exists and obviously you have to have some level of suspension of disbelief in this game, but it makes sense to me that after big arcs or meaningful adventures the party advances. I know you mentioned this upthread, but I also really enjoyed how you gave the PCs specific perks that were related to gameplay. When I healed a lot, I got small perks to my healing spells and when I was frustrated by something you gave me an option to make it a bit easier to do what I wanted. Nothing OP, just a nice nod to what our characters would be thinking about and working on during their adventures. Cheers

You guys are poisoning the well with the commentary on Anthony. I was interested to see a blind take!

OK, this is a podcast I am interested in listening to! Not that I'm not with some of the rest, it's just that I would love your take on his work. Can I ask what you'll be reading, if you know at this point? Xanth and Incarnations of Immortality are his most well known series.

oof. Sure you wanna do that? Should be an interesting re-read.

Late to the party, but the photo posted was behind the scenes from S2. It's the part where Rand is dreaming and looking at all the dead bodies of all his friends - you can see blood splattered on most of them. It doesn't indicate anything about the future of the series.

In Iowa the problem is not pre-registering. The problem is it's a fucking caucus and the weather is going to be absolutely shitty. Fuck that. Despite that, I'd make an effort for a dem caucus without an incumbent, otherwise, not so much. Caucuses are stupid.

Putting it on a globe is nice. Tech is fun. I've always been fascinated by maps, real or imagined. I remember watching a youtuber describe how to create your own world with realistic climate and currents and biomes - lots of info I never planned to use, but was eating it all up anyway.

Are you getting ideas?