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Member Title:
Martyr of High House Mafia
Age:
38 years old
Birthday:
October 10, 1987
Location:
'sauga/GTA, City of the Lion
Interests:
Soccer, Chess, swimming, books, misc

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Skype  pavlo.tvedokhlib

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  1. In Topic: Reading at t'moment?

    Yesterday, 01:15 AM

    View PostCause, on 11 February 2026 - 05:49 PM, said:

    I find myself reluctant to finish Stormlight archive. I enjoyed all the books. I only read the first 3 and not the first 4 as I thought. It’s been years and I feel a reread may be necessary for the right mindset to understand book 4 and 5.

    For all that I enjoyed the books, I feel that Sanderson bloated these books. They are longer than needed for what happens in them. The plot and the action are great but certain plot points repeat or Kaladin and I know that very same plot points will be even further retread in books 4 and 5.

    The books were run the first time but I know from prior rereads it can feel sluggish on the second time around.


    Any thoughts?

    Kaladin sulks, feels guilty, fucks up, says some more words, makes up with Syl, powers up, kicks ass. Shallan occasionally makes a quip.

    Rinse, repeat.


    There's a reason I wait until these books are out in mmpb beefore I buy'em. His characterization is gradually improving (he learned a lot from writign Wax & Wayne, and it shows), but the story arcs are glacially slow. He hasn't mastered good pacing for doorstoppers yet.

  2. In Topic: Ye Big Videogames Thread

    Yesterday, 01:11 AM

    Good stuff from Sony today.

    -Kena's getting a sequel, with release slated for this year.
    -Metal Gear Remastered Collection 2 (MGS 4 & Peace Walker) coming in August.
    -Saber is making a John Wick Game
    -Konami is making a new Castlevania. Also, an Action-JRPG. New IP, looked very Tales-like
    -God of War Trilogy is getting a remake. A pixel art MV thing, "sons of Sparta" got shadow-dropped.
    -Legacy of Kain: Defiance is getting a remaster. I swore I wouldn't be buying this, buuuut... the Deluxe Edition will include a playable demo of Dark prophecy, the cancelled sequel to Defiance. Damn you, Crystal Dynamics, naturally, I have to play it for myself. Oh, there's also a 2d Platfrormer LoK thing, with playable Kain, Raz, and Janos. Apparently it's a sort of prequel, based on a spin-off graphic novel that has... canon issues. We'll see, I guess. It's bundled with the Defiance remaster, so why not?
    -Death Stranding 2 is coming to PC in March. I figure I'll play these games whenever that mythical "games drought" happens whenever GTA6 crashes all other games.
    -Control Resonant and Beast of Reincarnation continue to look cool.

  3. In Topic: The Russia Politics and War in Ukraine Thread

    12 February 2026 - 08:46 PM

    drone strikes on 2 refineries owned by Lukoil- in Volgograd, and in Ukhta (Komi republic, almost 2000 clicks from the border). in both, satellite shows damage of primary distillation unit, so they'll be out of commission for a while.

    UAF also used their homemade Flamingo cruise missiles to hit an artillery arsenal in Volgogarad Oblast.

    Czechoslovak Group transferred the equipment UkrOboronProm needs to set up production lines for artillery shells manufacturing domestically.

    Seems like UAF managed to make a counter-push N of Hulyaipole, and try to stabilize the line along the Haichur river. Ideally, they could use the momentum to clean up the pocket in between Haichul and Yanchul rivers, which might allow them to push back to the city. But 15 km seems quite ambition- even if the pocket's only 10-15 km wide.

  4. In Topic: The Russia Politics and War in Ukraine Thread

    10 February 2026 - 09:09 PM

    It'll likely take at least a week before DeepState and UAF HQ starts confirming any gains.

    I'll be pleasantly surprised if it's something significant, but we'll have to wait and see.

  5. In Topic: Reading at t'moment?

    08 February 2026 - 07:32 PM

    Wrapped up "City of Last Chances". Decently paced, "slice of life in occupied city"-type fantasy novel. Various factions all want revolution, but they want it less than they want power for themselves. And ultimately, the City claps down on those challenging the status quo. With the city and its unseen institutions being the real main character. Interesting take.
    The preview for the sequel has me mildly interested, gonna have to look into it eventually.

    Right now, Goodreads is telling me I'm behind my reading goal, so gonna be starting on Lawrence's "The Girl and the Stars" to play catch-up.

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    Tsundoku 

    09 Oct 2025 - 19:57
    happy #38 dude
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    Tsundoku 

    02 Dec 2024 - 09:25
    sorry I missed your birthday this year, hope it was a good one
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    Tsundoku 

    09 Oct 2023 - 20:46
    happy birthday, say hi to the guys in ICU from me ;)
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    Tsundoku 

    09 Oct 2022 - 20:38
    happy another birthday dude
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    Tsundoku 

    10 Oct 2021 - 02:00
    Need photographic evidence you are indeed still in one piece. Happy birthday dude
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    Tsundoku 

    10 Oct 2020 - 01:51
    And again.
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    Tsundoku 

    09 Oct 2019 - 19:51
    ditto
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    Tsundoku 

    09 Oct 2018 - 19:56
    happy birthday, try to stay in one piece
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    Shpetim 

    12 Feb 2015 - 21:30
    I hope you won't mind mate, but I copied and posted that "poem" thing you posted on the West Vs Russian interest thread.. You know, the one that starts off about how pathetic Europe is or has become.. Liked it so much that I had to post it. Keep up the good work on reporting about anything new.. Peace out to you friend..
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    Terez 

    18 Dec 2014 - 15:32
    'Tis a pleasure. I really appreciate your comments on Ukraine and Russia.
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    Raraku 

    31 Oct 2009 - 04:10
    + rep for "they can manipulate their way into a Spite/Envy foursome if needed"
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    HoosierDaddy 

    05 Mar 2009 - 19:06
    Wow. I was reeeeaaaalllllll close with that one! :)
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    HoosierDaddy 

    05 Mar 2009 - 05:00
    You originally from Kiev, Ment? I'm getting that vibe from you with the Eastern Europe and K-town thing.
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    frookenhauer 

    03 Nov 2008 - 21:41
    Good luck with the back dude, that sucks! Lectures are one of the reasons I do not miss Uni :)
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    Lisheo 

    10 Oct 2008 - 09:15
    Happy Birthday! :)
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