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2019-08-14, 07:40 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: The Index of the Giant's Comments V―On a Saner Forum, We Wouldn't Need this Index
I'm fine with that, apart from the minor point that "lowercase" was a typo - the font is actually just Wildwords Lower. Maybe a [sic] or something?
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2019-08-14, 08:06 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: The Index of the Giant's Comments V―On a Saner Forum, We Wouldn't Need this Index
The Giant said "Wildwords Lowercase", hence the quotation marks in the entry description. And in addition to not being certain whether the font or any of its components have ever been titled "Wildwords Lowercase", I am pretty sure that I don't want the Index itself to hold a position on whether or not the Giant's comments are accurate.
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2019-08-19, 08:36 PM (ISO 8601)
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2019-08-25, 02:14 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: The Index of the Giant's Comments V―On a Saner Forum, We Wouldn't Need this Index
In what's hopefully a trivial change...I've decided that the "Latest Additions" table in the first post (and the closely related banana indicator) that used to show when we added new entries into the Index, will now be a "Latest Updates" table which also show which entries have had quotes added into them as a see also; because I'm reasonably certain adding quotes is more interesting to our audience than adding entries. (Also so I don't have to hide the "Latest Additions" table if there are no new entries in an update, and so I don't have to try explaining why there's an update with no new entries in it.)
Anyway....
Proposed Items for Index 5.13 🍌On Changing Font Style
The failure of the Giant's old computer means the style couldn't stay the same, hence the change from "Comic Sans" to "Wildwords Lowercase".#936 2014/01/04 No vote required, will be included.
With nothing eligible to be voted on, there will be no vote; the entry is now in the Index.FeytouchedBanana eldritch disciple avatar by...me!
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2019-08-25, 07:16 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: The Index of the Giant's Comments V―On a Saner Forum, We Wouldn't Need this Index
An explanation of why MitD being any larger than Huge is implausible.
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Purple is humorous descriptions made up on the fly
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2019-08-26, 10:31 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: The Index of the Giant's Comments V―On a Saner Forum, We Wouldn't Need this Index
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2019-08-26, 10:38 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: The Index of the Giant's Comments V―On a Saner Forum, We Wouldn't Need this Index
I think this one is worthy of inclusion.
Each one of us, alone, is but a drop in the sea
Our powers pale compared with the great heroes
Our battles don’t hit theheadlines or shake the earth
But they are few, can’t be everywhere, and we, many
So, when the world or universe needs saving, they come
But when people needs saving, we are the ones to appear
We're underdogs, but we rise up to the challenge to be heroes.
(Wishing Joe, a low-powered superhero)
"I really like the Geek Math'ology we do here"
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2019-08-26, 10:41 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: The Index of the Giant's Comments V―On a Saner Forum, We Wouldn't Need this Index
Agree with inclusion.
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2019-08-26, 10:48 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: The Index of the Giant's Comments V―On a Saner Forum, We Wouldn't Need this Index
Wait a bit, he's made multiple posts. There could be several more coming to put together.
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2019-08-26, 11:53 AM (ISO 8601)
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2019-08-27, 09:41 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: The Index of the Giant's Comments V―On a Saner Forum, We Wouldn't Need this Index
I also think the Loki comments at least are worthy of inclusion (and would probably support the chicken and egg comment too.).
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2019-08-27, 09:49 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: The Index of the Giant's Comments V―On a Saner Forum, We Wouldn't Need this Index
All three are worthy of being included.
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2019-08-27, 01:44 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: The Index of the Giant's Comments V―On a Saner Forum, We Wouldn't Need this Index
Okay, so first attempt at it....
On Loki and (Dis)honesty
"...because his followers believe he is incapable of honesty, he actually is incapable of honesty (except to Thor)". Also, "honesty" is distinct from "not lying": "Loki can tell the truth to deceive someone, but he wouldn't be wanting to deceive Hel in this instance—so he can't tell the truth".#1177 2019/08/26 The Mutable Nature of the Gods
"...the fact that the gods are the way they are now does not preclude them having existed in some other form in the past—one that we might not have thought of as 'gods' ".#1177 2019/08/26 FeytouchedBanana eldritch disciple avatar by...me!
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2019-08-27, 01:56 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: The Index of the Giant's Comments V―On a Saner Forum, We Wouldn't Need this Index
I like it.
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2019-08-27, 02:09 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: The Index of the Giant's Comments V―On a Saner Forum, We Wouldn't Need this Index
All three should be included.
I think Loki not wanting to trick Hel is too specific for a general summary.
Maybe
would work better?On Loki and (Dis)honesty
"...because his followers believe he is incapable of honesty, he actually is incapable of honesty (except to Thor)". Also, "honesty" is distinct from "not lying": "Loki can tell the truth to deceive someone [...] His intent matters more than the truth value of the words coming out of his mouth".#1177 2019/08/26 Last edited by Fyraltari; 2019-08-27 at 02:10 PM.
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2019-08-27, 02:21 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: The Index of the Giant's Comments V―On a Saner Forum, We Wouldn't Need this Index
Fair; but that feels a little too long...which would mean my attempt was also a little too long.
Um....Okay, how's this?
On Loki and (Dis)honesty
"...because his followers believe he is incapable of honesty, he actually is incapable of honesty (except to Thor)". Also, "honesty" is distinct from "not lying": "If Loki tells the truth in the cause of trickery, he is still not being honest.".#1177 2019/08/26 The Mutable Nature of the Gods
"...the fact that the gods are the way they are now does not preclude them having existed in some other form in the past—one that we might not have thought of as 'gods' ".#1177 2019/08/26 FeytouchedBanana eldritch disciple avatar by...me!
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2019-08-27, 02:27 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: The Index of the Giant's Comments V―On a Saner Forum, We Wouldn't Need this Index
Looks good.
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2019-08-28, 01:13 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: The Index of the Giant's Comments V―On a Saner Forum, We Wouldn't Need this Index
I like the new version.
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2019-08-28, 07:31 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: The Index of the Giant's Comments V―On a Saner Forum, We Wouldn't Need this Index
I like it. Include it shall we.
Each one of us, alone, is but a drop in the sea
Our powers pale compared with the great heroes
Our battles don’t hit theheadlines or shake the earth
But they are few, can’t be everywhere, and we, many
So, when the world or universe needs saving, they come
But when people needs saving, we are the ones to appear
We're underdogs, but we rise up to the challenge to be heroes.
(Wishing Joe, a low-powered superhero)
"I really like the Geek Math'ology we do here"
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2019-08-28, 10:48 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: The Index of the Giant's Comments V―On a Saner Forum, We Wouldn't Need this Index
I say include both
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2019-08-28, 12:55 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: The Index of the Giant's Comments V―On a Saner Forum, We Wouldn't Need this Index
I too like the newest proposed quote summary, and think all three should be included.
Last edited by Emanick; 2019-08-28 at 12:55 PM.
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2019-08-28, 01:05 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: The Index of the Giant's Comments V―On a Saner Forum, We Wouldn't Need this Index
Alright. That's three quotes, then....
Now, while this might be rushing things a bit....We're kind of close to the next thread; and since we just did an update, this seems like a good time to start talking about the next thread's title, including getting new proposals for it. I only found a few proposals (which may or may not have been serious) from earlier in the thread, so I threw in a couple new ones to start off with.
- The Index of the Giant's Comments VI - Bimonthly Banana Bread at Best
- The Index of the Giant's Comments VI - Er, What Were We Discussing, Anyway?
- The Index of the Giant's Comments VI - Now Up to 50% On Topic
- The Index of the Giant's Comments VI - Quicker than Laser-Snail(?)
- The Index of the Giant's Comments VI - Sanity is an Allusion
Also, to avoid a "post titles getting truncated by the forum" situation, subtitles need to be 40 characters long or less...hence the alteration I made to the second proposal above. (I'm not requiring anyone else to count, but don't be surprised if a phrase longer than "Fuzzy Llama Funny Llama Llama Llama Duck" doesn't get accepted)FeytouchedBanana eldritch disciple avatar by...me!
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2019-08-28, 01:10 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: The Index of the Giant's Comments V―On a Saner Forum, We Wouldn't Need this Index
I vote for inclusion on the quotes.
And I vote for the first one on the new title suggestions, because alliteration is awesome and appealing.Last edited by Resileaf; 2019-08-28 at 01:10 PM.
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2019-08-28, 02:00 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: The Index of the Giant's Comments V―On a Saner Forum, We Wouldn't Need this Index
The last version of the #1177-related quotes' summary is perfect. Let's include.
For the thread title, I'm partial to "Now Up to 50% On Topic". But I'd be OK with "Bimonthly Banana Bread at Best" as well.DM in Mummy's Mask I, II, III | Keshkaru and Ozkrak in Extinction Curse | Marzena in Age of Worms | Elrembriel in Wrath of the Righteous | Gurmok in Nightmare in Katapesh | DM in Catacombs of Ravenloft Avatar courtesy of Neoseph7
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2019-08-28, 02:57 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: The Index of the Giant's Comments V―On a Saner Forum, We Wouldn't Need this Index
I'll submit another suggestion:
The Index of the Giant's Comments VI - All Inclusive MemoriesEach one of us, alone, is but a drop in the sea
Our powers pale compared with the great heroes
Our battles don’t hit theheadlines or shake the earth
But they are few, can’t be everywhere, and we, many
So, when the world or universe needs saving, they come
But when people needs saving, we are the ones to appear
We're underdogs, but we rise up to the challenge to be heroes.
(Wishing Joe, a low-powered superhero)
"I really like the Geek Math'ology we do here"
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2019-08-28, 03:31 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: The Index of the Giant's Comments V―On a Saner Forum, We Wouldn't Need this Index
TIotGC VI: Apprehensively Assessing Analytical {Alliterative} Assertions
An explanation of why MitD being any larger than Huge is implausible.
See my extended signature here! May contain wit, candor, and somewhere from 52 to 8127 walruses.
Purple is humorous descriptions made up on the fly
Green is serious talk about hypothetical
Blue is irony and sarcasm
"I think, therefore I am,
I walk, therefore I stand,
I sleep, therefore I dream;
I joke, therefore I meme."
-Squire Doodad
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2019-08-28, 04:59 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: The Index of the Giant's Comments V―On a Saner Forum, We Wouldn't Need this Index
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2019-08-28, 05:01 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: The Index of the Giant's Comments V―On a Saner Forum, We Wouldn't Need this Index
An explanation of why MitD being any larger than Huge is implausible.
See my extended signature here! May contain wit, candor, and somewhere from 52 to 8127 walruses.
Purple is humorous descriptions made up on the fly
Green is serious talk about hypothetical
Blue is irony and sarcasm
"I think, therefore I am,
I walk, therefore I stand,
I sleep, therefore I dream;
I joke, therefore I meme."
-Squire Doodad