Random thoughts 1: Just Sayin'

[Takhisis]

Also highly pertinent:

 

[Samez]

Is it possible to programm an ai-assistant (like alexa) yourself or would it require too much unobtainable big data to do so?

 

[Traitorfish]

Is there some deep universal truth buried in your D&D fantasy adventures that isn't available anywhere else?

But, Valka hasn't expressed surprise that nobody else has read the Icewind Dale trilogy, or whatever.

Don't know what filk is, and if I knew what it was, I wouldn't know if HP had any. I've read the books and seen bits and pieces of the movies.

Filk is fandom-inspired folk music. Ranges from acoustic to lo-fi to full-on Celtic hurdygurdy-and-bodhran stuff. Harry Potter's equivalent of folk is wizard rock, which tends more towards pop punk or indie pop, which makes sense given that it emerged mid-2000s rather than mid-60s.

 

[Borachio]

There's the Alexa Skills Kit, if that's any help.

 

[Takhisis]

But, Valka hasn't expressed surprise that nobody else has read the Icewind Dale trilogy, or whatever.

You should play the games.

 

[Gori the Grey]

There's there there.

And the shape of it is starting to emerge.

 

[Perfection]

If people are drinking on TV I'm not drinking alone

 

[Borachio]

Here's a random thought.

Spoiler :

Yup, that was it. Sorry if you're disappointed

 

[Valka D'Ur]

Is there some deep universal truth buried in your D&D fantasy adventures that isn't available anywhere else?

Well, you won't find the recipe for Gully Dwarf Stew anywhere else, nor will you find such gorgeous music as "The Song of Goldmoon" or "Est Sularus". The original Dragonlance gaming modules included sheet music for the songs in the modules and novels, and I learned to play some of them. "Est Sularus" is a hymn about the honor and faith of the Knights of Solamnia (the title translates as "My honor is my life"), and when I played that on the organ and cranked up the volume, it's a piece of music that wouldn't be out of place in a real-world church (make your own substitutions for the deity of your choice if you don't worship Paladine).

One year the Red Deer College Science Fiction & Fantasy Society had a Christmas party and for the menu we had a pot luck - consisting of various recipes from the Dragonlance sourcebook Leaves From the Inn of the Last Home. The recipes include entrees, vegetable dishes, various soups, salads, and desserts, and it was quite tasty.


You want one universal truth? KTAATTS. RPG players do it, and most Civ players probably do it as well. This acronym stands for "Kill Them All And Take Their Stuff."

Come to think of it, that's been the case throughout human history.

Don't know what filk is, and if I knew what it was, I wouldn't know if HP had any. I've read the books and seen bits and pieces of the movies.

It would surprise me if Harry Potter did not any filksongs written about it. Most of the major, and many minor, SF/F series have inspired fanfic, poetry, and music.

It should be moved to the top of your reading list.

Sorry, but I'm currently re-watching The Handmaid's Tale on TV. I can only handle one dystopian thing at a time, or it gets too depressing.

But, Valka hasn't expressed surprise that nobody else has read the Icewind Dale trilogy, or whatever.

I would never presume to express this sentiment, since I have yet to read the Icewind Dale books myself. I'm not even sure if I have all of them (my books are still in a disorganized mess). As for Dragonlance, its fans have their favorite characters and trilogies. The only surprise I would express would be if someone claimed to be a Dragonlance fan but hadn't read the original Chronicles trilogy, Legends trilogy, the Second Generation anthology, or Dragons of Summer Flame. Those books are the core of the series, with everything else being a prequel, sequel, interquel, or exploring other parts of the world of Krynn.

Filk is fandom-inspired folk music. Ranges from acoustic to lo-fi to full-on Celtic hurdygurdy-and-bodhran stuff. Harry Potter's equivalent of folk is wizard rock, which tends more towards pop punk or indie pop, which makes sense given that it emerged mid-2000s rather than mid-60s.

Filk includes science fiction, fantasy, and science-inspired music. "Hope Eyrie" is one of the most famous filksongs, and it's about the space program.

Some filksongs were written about computers, some about publishing, some about fandom itself ("GAFIATE" is an example of this), and I daresay I could probably write one about this forum.

 

[hobbsyoyo]

How do you guys feel about giving 2 weeks notice before quitting? Do you guys see it as necessary?

 

[Birdjaguar]

How do you guys feel about giving 2 weeks notice before quitting? Do you guys see it as necessary?

It is generally best unless there is some serious overriding reason. Many employers will turn you loose when you give notice and pay you for the two weeks. their response is often dependent upon the nature of your job and how urgent they feel feel getting a replacement is. Not giving at least two weeks notice may make it difficult to get a good reference later. There is also evidence that giving more than 3 weeks notice is not good. People start wondering why you are still around and begin to blame you for stuff.

 

[Cutlass]

How do you guys feel about giving 2 weeks notice before quitting? Do you guys see it as necessary?

Basically, don't burn a bridge you don't need to burn.

 

[The_J]

Is it possible to programm an ai-assistant (like alexa) yourself or would it require too much unobtainable big data to do so?

Is probably possible, but basic functionality will be a challenge for a year (full time), I'd guess.
The data itself is probably obtainable (like labeled voice recordings), but programming it...there's a reason why only the big corporations have such assistants.
Should still be possible, depending on what quality and functionality you want to have.

 

[Gori the Grey]

Do you think the scruffy Trivago guy and the new Trivago gal are going to hook up? Like that old Maxwell House commercial.

 

[Timsup2nothin]

Basically, don't burn a bridge you don't need to burn.

This is a good basic rule. Of course the time I gave two weeks notice I shifted into "I'm leaving anyway so I can tell you what I really think" and basically nuked the bridge, but that's probably just me.

 

[shadowplay]

Basically, don't burn a bridge you don't need to burn.

 

[Synobun]

Mouth wash is just boneless toothpaste.

 

[Borachio]

You have bones in your toothpaste?!

Are these bones of the finely ground sort? Or just random whole bones?

Chicken bones? Fish bones? Whale bones?

 

[Broken_Erika]

Tooth Fairy Bones?

 

[Synobun]

You have bones in your toothpaste?!

Are these bones of the finely ground sort? Or just random whole bones?

Chicken bones? Fish bones? Whale bones?

Koala bones, of course.