This is so mind blowing to me. I have the creativity of a pickle. And you’re over there designing whole worlds.

Hey #grownostr, I thought it might be fun to compare what we all cast in our pockets.

Might be a good learning experience to see what people carry with them.

I'll go first.

Ohhh yes, and it just keeps getting more exciting. You can also use #grownostr to post regular content. Enjoy. It's great to have you here (finally). 🎉

I haven't been sober from alcohol since 2019, so this is a big milestone for me. 🤙

#plebchain #nostr #grownostr #normie #nostriches #alcohol #sober

Oh! That doesn't sound so good. Marcus I can give you the guarantee that your art is truly outstanding. Really good poster quality - good for a bookstore or shop and you've come a long way very quickly. You are the only normal human here.

You have a goal, a concept and this will definitely make you very competent.

Nostr is lost. Damus is now a Bitcoin and RSS Feed client. This dominance is more likely to increase. The bitcoiners claim this place for themselves. There are too many, the swarm is too big, i can no longer scold them away. 😀

Nostr = FAIL

I don‘t defend #Bitcoin.

See how this American @walker talk like #Nostr is a Bitcoin only community. The Americans here will spread a lot of intolerance and negative energy. They are only good for 5 minutes.

I have ZERO interests in #Bitcoin.

Get on with it! There is no difference to Twitter.

Americans are Americans aka HATERS. The Decentralizion DOESN‘T change the American arrogance and American intolerance.

I have had some fun fantasy novel talks with bitcoiners recently.

I figured I would jot down some thoughts from my limited readings...

First series that got me into Fantasy:

The Riftwar Saga by Raymond E. Feist. Magician Apprentice/Master was assigned to me as a high schooler. This story of unassuming Pug and his friend Tomas hit me right at the perfect time. Their adventures meeting wizards, dwarfs, elves, and dragons hooked me into this genre of books, and I owe Ms. L a big thank you for the introduction.

Favorite world building:

A Song of Ice and Fire. Might be cliché but I don’t think anyone has done quite the job George RR has done building the history and lore that he has constructed in Westeros. Somehow this story lead me to dive headfirst into a history of a world that did not exist. Kudos to you George.

Favorite character writing:

First Law Trilogy + 3 follow up “stand alone” novels. Joseph Abercrombie has written some of the most memorable characters I’ve ever read all in one story. Logan Ninefingers, Sand Dan Glokta, Bayaz, Whirrun of Bligh, Bremer dan Gorst, & Nicomo Cosca are all some of the most memorable characters I’ve come across. There are some badass characters. There are some honorable characters and some conniving bastards. There are even have some pretty hilarious characters.

Most prolific writer: Brandon Sanderson.

He was able to complete Wheel of Time (have not read), and seems to have the ability to knock out monster novels yearly. His favorite series of mine is The Stormlight Archive. Book one "The Way of Kings" cover art is the source of my avatar. This story has a very interesting world, class structure, and magic system, as well as some great POV characters. Look forward to continue seeing where this series goes.

Favorite easy read:

Riyria Revelations & Riyria Chronicles by Michael J Sullivan. Straightforward stories that always tell a fun story. Hadrian & Royce are a great tag team.

Favorite stand alone book:

The Lions of Al-Rassan by Guy Gavriel Kay. This book reads more like historical fiction than fantasy. It tells the story of great men, and how they battle things like relationships, religion, and duty. As you read, you are reminded that life is complicated, war is horrible, good people can do terrible things, and as new men rise up others must fall. Amazing book.

(Shoutout to Legend - David Gemmell & Watership Down - Richard Adams)

Series yet to read:

Wheel of Time

Malazan Book of the Fallen

Gentleman Bastard

Kingkiller Chronicle

Most of Discworld

I'd love to hear any additional thoughts or recommendations. PV.

I came to nostr as a traditional artist and musician precisely because someone explained to me about the value4value, i am not even familiar with btc things, but I do not think it is about just "paying a promotion" that would be (legit) an ad by paying zaps but ideally I thought that people could appreciate content and reward it in an uncomplicated way

Ps fantasy composer / illustrator here, followed did not jnow it was ai so yes ai is good already, and not here to preach, you cannot stop progress, but for a second try how it feels for someone like me who used to spend a week on a drawing, you writers will not require our services anymore and it has been long since music was even remunerated

So guess I am gonna drink some coffee and mourn I must adapt to this era.

And still following at the end I love fantasy and I sm not still finding my akin ones around 💕

#nostr is for humans, as flawed as we are. Draw some human art and ill zap.