Mistrunner Posted September 28, 2015 Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 I've read the first and part of the second, but I was in the middle of my Master's degree and homework ate into my reading time to the point where I had to return WoA and HoA without finishing. But now I've bought the trilogy and shouldn't have any trouble finishing.Wait, you have a Master's?!...wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natc Posted September 28, 2015 Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 I would think, statistically speaking, that it was almost certain that someone here has a Masters. Probably not many, but I wouldn't be convinced there wasn't at least one even before Twi mentioned it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alvron he/him Posted September 28, 2015 Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 There are several here with Masters, from a wide range of fields. One of the great things about Brandon's books is that it appeals to a wide range of people from all walks of life. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delightful Posted September 28, 2015 Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 And here I'm starting to see that Splintercast was the wrong way to broadcast my experiences reading new cosmere books to the fandom as a whole. I'll have to re-evaluate my strategy...Memes don't quite convey Renarin squee-ing though. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landis963 he/him Posted September 28, 2015 Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 And now, the thrilling conclusion to Memes of Radiance. Kaladin is pleased with the abilities granted by speaking his oaths. He is not pleased with what it has done to his appearance. Elhokar, meanwhile, is hiding out with Lopen's family, having his perceptions of reality itself torn down by Lopen's mother. But Lopen cannot save Elhokar—and even if he could, he is too busy trying to duplicate Kaladin's trick. Then, when he's least expecting it, it works! Sadly, the Stormlight vanishes before he can pin his brother to the wall. Then, he discovers his arm is growing back. Meanwhile, Moash leaves the warcamp and ponders his life choices….. ….while Graves spews nonsense. Back in Urithiru, Shallan discovers a note from the Ghostbloods—addressed to her. Mraize is waiting. After assuring Adolin that she won't let her Radiancy get in the way of their relationship, Pattern says "It's time." As she allows herself to remember, Pattern reveals what was in the box—and where Shallan got her Shardblade. And the truth comes out. Elsewhere, Szeth awakes. Someone is waiting for him. Since it's rude to greet someone you just resurrected against their will empty-handed, Nin brought Szeth a gift. Back in the city, Sadeas has arrived and greeted Adolin with his customary tact. Adolin does not take it well. Horrifying though his death is, if we're being honest…. Later, Dalinar realizes that if he is to lead the Radiants, he needs something. So he asks….somewhat politely. And the Stormfather answers. Elsewhere, Wit is there to greet a newly resurrected Jasnah. The world is ending, and it's doing so differently than the last time it ended. Wit still has more bad news for Jasnah. Okay, so they don't have to technically, but still. Onward! To Memeborn: The Final Meme! Oh my Stormfather, but I'm following the heck out of this. (Theater of Sadeas' mourners is empty! Classic! ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sovereign Posted September 28, 2015 Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 (edited) And now, the thrilling conclusion to Memes of Radiance. This one is too perfect, I couldn't think of an adequate way to vocalize how much I enjoyed this one... so let's let google do it: I would think, statistically speaking, that it was almost certain that someone here has a Masters. Probably not many, but I wouldn't be convinced there wasn't at least one even before Twi mentioned it. I suspect there are several, I recently finished my PhD in Linguistics. Edited September 28, 2015 by Iron Eyes 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistrunner Posted September 28, 2015 Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 (edited) ...THERE IS SO MUCH SMARTS WITH A SMARTSINESS HERE Man. I feel like reevaluating my life. Or eating more pretzels. I may be addicted. Edited September 28, 2015 by Mistrunner 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delightful Posted September 28, 2015 Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 ...THERE IS SO MUCH SMARTS WITH A SMARTSINESS HERE Man. I feel like reevaluating my life. Or eating more pretzels. I may be addicted. Pretzels is always the easier option. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistrunner Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 Pretzels is always the easier option. You're a wonderful person and I will take your advice. Nice avatar, by the way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natc Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 This one is too perfect, I couldn't think of an adequate way to vocalize how much I enjoyed this one... so let's let google do it: I suspect there are several, I recently finished my PhD in Linguistics. Relatively speaking at least. I think we'd have a bunch of people who just lurk that probably don't fit in that category . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delightful Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 You're a wonderful person and I will take your advice. Nice avatar, by the way. Hm? Advice? That was just an observation. Thanks Gotta love Daisy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TwiLyghtSansSparkles she/her Posted October 2, 2015 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted October 2, 2015 In honor of the release of Shadows of Self, here is the first installment of Memeborn: The Final Meme. Short because I'd rather do Vin's part separate. The story opens on Lord Tresting, a plantation lord somewhere in rural Scadrial. He discusses business with Lord Venture's obligator. The latter admires the control he has over his skaa. The obligator leaves with a promise to put in a good word, and Tresting ponders how he'll celebrate. He also admires his own control over his skaa….for a second. The incident prompts him to break out his favorite trick for motivating his employees. We then meet the skaa who grinned at Lord Tresting. His name is Kelsier, and he fears no fog. One of the older skaa recognizes him by the scars on his arms. Kelsier hints at rebellion against Tresting, to which the skaa refuse. As they're talking, shouts are heard. The shouts of a certain man dragging off a pretty young skaa woman for immoral purposes. Kelsier does not like this. Mennis is worried, but acts otherwise. Smoke greets them upon waking. Kelsier has sent Lord Tresting a message. But Mennis knows there is a message for him and the other skaa as well. 30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Knight Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 One more day till Memes of Self! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChullRider he/him Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 (edited) One more day till Memes of Self! I already got it! Signed and everything! Edited October 6, 2015 by ChullRider 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mckeedee123 he/him Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 (edited) Well, since Ripple hasn't updated Memelantris for a while, I thought it would be fun to give this thing a shot: The prologue, in summation: At the start of the book, everything seems to be pretty normal for Raoden: He calls for the maid to bring some breakfast, but when she arrives, things get a bit crazy: Raoden gets tossed into Elantris, and is a bit nonplussed about how his father reacted to the whole incident, needless to say: And then, of course, the awful realization: Fortunately, this is Raoden we're talking about here. He takes the opportunity to have a true "Courage Wolf" moment in his internal monologue: His initial take on Elantris, however: And while I don't want to overuse "Bad Luck Brian" in this little foray into memeing, here goes: Raoden throws his basket over his head, expecting that once the food is ruined, the bandits won't chase him. He underestimates their idea of "ruined," however: Fortunately, that does manage to shake them off. He runs into Galladon after that, who tells him his "Galladon's Famous Catch Phrase"TM: Raoden complains about his toe, and Galladon coolly informs him that: After that, Raoden tries to strike a deal with Galladon, and it turns out that around here, food is pretty darn valuable: Edited October 8, 2015 by Mckeedee123 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RippleGylf she/her Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 I'm sorry, I need to regain a copy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mckeedee123 he/him Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 I'm sorry, I need to regain a copy... What? Nah. These things aren't projects we need to feel pressured to work on, just little things we do for fun to catch every single possible memeable event in these stories. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curiosity he/him Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 Galladon as Tommy Lee Jones. Not too far off... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TwiLyghtSansSparkles she/her Posted October 17, 2015 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted October 17, 2015 This time, in Memeborn….. We meet Vin, a young thief working on Camon's skaa thieving crew—which isn't good for her emotional health. Her now-missing brother, Reen, used to give her advice. Despite her wishes, Ulef invades her solitude to remind her that the boss is looking for her. So Vin reluctantly goes and presents herself to Camon. Camon has obviously taken a seminar in effective employee management. Vin does have a trick up her sleeve; however, it's not all it's cracked up to be. Camon's partner, Theron, enters the room. Hopes of a non-scumbag crew leader are dashed. Vin, who wants to survive this job, points out some glaring flaws to Camon. He is appreciative of the advice and….oh, who am I kidding. Prelan Laird enters the room, and the meeting progresses. Elsewhere, Kelsier surveys the city of Luthadel. Later, Camon takes Vin with him to the very place he told Prelan Laird he wouldn't be able to go. When Vin expresses curiosity as to what on Scadrial they're doing there, Camon smiles. Vin is a thief. She knows what that entails. But she can't change her feelings. Nor can she stop noticing little things about the meeting that make her nervous. Meanwhile, Kelsier is appreciating the Ministry of Finance. He is not appreciating the bruise he sees Vin wearing. Shortly after Camon and Vin vanish from sight, a Steel Inquisitor appears. Kelsier knows this can mean one thing and one thing only for Camon. Still, Kelsier doesn't want Vin hurt, so he drinks some metal and goes after the Inquisitor. 32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khyrindor he/him Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 I really want to upvote you more but I ran out! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiLyghtSansSparkles she/her Posted October 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 I really want to upvote you more but I ran out! Aw, thanks! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khyrindor he/him Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 That last one was perfect. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiLyghtSansSparkles she/her Posted October 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 That last one was perfect. The Memeborn one? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khyrindor he/him Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 Yeah the lat meme in that one was my favourite of them all. Well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiLyghtSansSparkles she/her Posted October 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 Yeah the lat meme in that one was my favourite of them all. Well done! Thanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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