Why is there so much HPMoR talk all of a sudden? And how much fun am I missing out on if I wait until all the chapters are released before reading them (and thereby not participate in the discussions in real time)?
Well we’d need a better developed Theory of Fun to quantitatively answer that. How about, “a lot”?
ETA: and there’s so much talk because Eliezer resumed posting new chapters (and a new arc) a couple of weeks ago after a long hiatus. And the new chapters have already set up a very dangerous situation and all end in cliffhangers and Eliezer added notes asking people to try to out-think Harry in solving the crisis before the next chapter is out. Which resulted in a lot of theories and suggestions being posted.
Eliezer added notes asking people to try to out-think Harry in solving the crisis before the next chapter is out. Which resulted in a lot of theories and suggestions being posted.
A comparatively small amount, relative to the fun involved in reading the chapters. I think waiting is probably a good idea—you’re spared the agony of waiting. It’s too late for all of us, though.
Why is there so much HPMoR talk all of a sudden? And how much fun am I missing out on if I wait until all the chapters are released before reading them (and thereby not participate in the discussions in real time)?
Well we’d need a better developed Theory of Fun to quantitatively answer that. How about, “a lot”?
ETA: and there’s so much talk because Eliezer resumed posting new chapters (and a new arc) a couple of weeks ago after a long hiatus. And the new chapters have already set up a very dangerous situation and all end in cliffhangers and Eliezer added notes asking people to try to out-think Harry in solving the crisis before the next chapter is out. Which resulted in a lot of theories and suggestions being posted.
“Eliezer told us to” → Good answer.
A comparatively small amount, relative to the fun involved in reading the chapters. I think waiting is probably a good idea—you’re spared the agony of waiting. It’s too late for all of us, though.
There was a large gap where nothing was posted and chapters are now being posted regularly. And almost every new chapter has ended on a cliffhanger.