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by Mantis
Sat Jul 19, 2025 4:34 pm
Forum: Music & Literature
Topic: Currently Reading
Replies: 353
Views: 161886

Re: Currently Reading

I have heard that the series gets increasingly bonkers as the books progress. There is a set of six available on Amazon for £30 though which makes it hard to resist finding out for myself.
by Mantis
Thu Jul 17, 2025 8:13 pm
Forum: Music & Literature
Topic: Currently Reading
Replies: 353
Views: 161886

Re: Currently Reading

I know I'm obscenely behind the curve on this one, but between playing a lot of Dune Awakening before my trip and also having a long week of lazing on a beach, I've taken to finally reading Dune . Man, what a book. I'm about two thirds of the way in now and this has been an absolutely gripping read ...
by Mantis
Thu Jul 17, 2025 8:10 pm
Forum: General & Real World
Topic: The Absolute State Of It - It's The UK Politics Thread!
Replies: 1175
Views: 382727

Re: The Absolute State Of It - It's The UK Politics Thread!

I think this will probably prove to be a mistake that does not go in the direction that Labour are hoping. Young people on social media are increasingly being radicalized by right wing influencers and I can see a lot of them voting for parties like Reform.
by Mantis
Sun Jul 13, 2025 9:15 pm
Forum: Music & Literature
Topic: Audiobook Recommendations
Replies: 5
Views: 4466

Re: Audiobook Recommendations

Funnily enough I had just picked out the Children of Time books as my next listen. And thanks to Prime Day's 3 month Kindle Unlimited offer I actually started reading Bear Head the other night. Tchaikovsky writes with a great rhythm, I find it very easy to get lost listening to the books or reading ...
by Mantis
Thu Jul 10, 2025 9:44 pm
Forum: Frontier Scum
Topic: General Chat
Replies: 123
Views: 2846

Re: General Chat

I'm going on holiday tomorrow so activity will be limited. I'll probably keep internet browsing and forum checking to just an hour or so in the evenings so feel free to roll my attacks and various checks throughout the day.
by Mantis
Mon Jul 07, 2025 11:26 pm
Forum: Music & Literature
Topic: Audiobook Recommendations
Replies: 5
Views: 4466

Re: Audiobook Recommendations

Was just about to make this thread when I noticed that I'd already made it previously! Same question again. My Audible credits have built up because I bought 3 months on the mega cheap return deal and I am all out of ideas for what to listen to next. Some decent sci fi or thought provoking general f...
by Mantis
Sun Jul 06, 2025 8:28 am
Forum: Frontier Scum
Topic: Scene VIII: The Neverending Forest
Replies: 86
Views: 658

Re: Scene VIII: The Neverending Forest

Sorry, been a bit of a weekend.

7+2
by Mantis
Thu Jul 03, 2025 8:59 pm
Forum: General Gaming Discussion and News
Topic: General Gaming News
Replies: 1208
Views: 216632

Re: General Gaming News

I think probably people consider it a failure because it hasn't entered the cultural zeitgeist that Skyrim and Oblivion did. It feels like people have brushed it under the carpet somewhat.

Personally I thought it was a functional but ultimately incredibly bland experience.
by Mantis
Wed Jul 02, 2025 1:20 pm
Forum: Frontier Scum
Topic: Scene VII: The Scorned Path (Scum on the Trail)
Replies: 418
Views: 3086

Re: Scene VII: The Scorned Path (Scum on the Trail)

"That's more like it! Nothing quite like nature's bounty to revitalize one's endurance!"

"Excuse me one moment, gentlemen.."

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by Mantis
Wed Jul 02, 2025 12:56 pm
Forum: Frontier Scum
Topic: Scene VII: The Scorned Path (Scum on the Trail)
Replies: 418
Views: 3086

Re: Scene VII: The Scorned Path (Scum on the Trail)

"I'm not sure that this crocodile meat is agreeing with me."

Scrancher will risk the berries.
by Mantis
Wed Jul 02, 2025 11:30 am
Forum: Frontier Scum
Topic: Scene VII: The Scorned Path (Scum on the Trail)
Replies: 418
Views: 3086

Re: Scene VII: The Scorned Path (Scum on the Trail)

Stormbringer wrote:
Wed Jul 02, 2025 10:38 am
Roll me a d4, Scrancher.
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by Mantis
Wed Jul 02, 2025 10:31 am
Forum: Frontier Scum
Topic: Scene VII: The Scorned Path (Scum on the Trail)
Replies: 418
Views: 3086

Re: Scene VII: The Scorned Path (Scum on the Trail)

Scrancher will take a swig of Laudanum whilst he catches up with the rest of the party.