#GENERALASKS

[trinitytrilogy]

1, 2, 3: All these asks are spoilery, I’m so sorry :(

4: That’s up on my Patreon right now so probably not.

5: That sounds like a bug, I’ll look into.

Thanks for the asks!

#asks #generalasks #zeusdilemma

[raiidens]

how do i add a SCM music player on the pokemon theme?? ive been trying but nothings working,,

I’m not actually familiar with music players so I wouldn’t be able to help, but Theme Hunter has a bunch of tutorials that should help!

#owlemoji #generalask #raiidens ask

[shadowaod]

A smorgasbord of sprites for the cast and team of freedom planet 2 for their birthdays, when I made sprites for dawn and aimee i wanted to do the rest as well since I didn’t want them to be left out.

So I figure to do it all at once and post it as a an early or late birthday gift since I don’t really know their birthday dates(I’m a horrible person i know T_T)

anyways enjoy :D

#freedom planet #2 #carol tea #corazon tea #captain kalaw #maria notte #aaa #serpentine #neera li #Prince Dail #spade #general gong #the royal magister #pangu #cordelia #bird guard #wah #sammy #generalaskal #commander torque #brevon #Merga #mayorzao #dansyron #woofle #tysontan #birthday gift #pixel art #galaxy trail

[eastonia-blog]

Let's Chat about these Reversed Aged!Robins AUs

So recently I replied to @gentlemenpaws generalask!post which said…

And I thought I would go a little into my reply to him. Because and hear me out.

I can never take reversed ages Robin headcanons and stories seriously. Without turning off my brain a little. And please, please, please just hear me out.

There is a reason why.

(TLDR at the bottom of this long post)

1) This is the most important reason. Say it with me. THERE IS NO ROBIN WITHOUT DICK GRAYSON.

Think about all other ‘sidekick’ or 'junior partner’ characters. With the exception of maybe Speedy, what are their names and costumes? Aqualad, Kid Flash, Wonder Girl, Super Girl, Super Boy, Bat Girl, Miss Martian... You know, the famous ones? The ones that all based their costumes in echo of their mentors (and yes, I’m including Roy Harper here, Speedy’s costume is a mirror of Green Arrow’s - in red).

So why doesn’t Batman’s apprentice call himself Batboy? Why is his design so divergent from Batman’s? (Okay I understand there’s other reasons but I’m trying to stay in universe/lore here). Depending on the continuity, when Barbara Gordon/Betty Kane became Batgirl she followed the trend. Robin’s identity although associated with the Bat, can stand alone without context.

Why Robin? Why the traffic lights? Something that has been shown time and time again (despite continuity differences and all) is that Robin was Dick’s pet name, from Mary Grayson, his mum. Again depending on the continuity, Mary Grayson called Dick Robin because:-

1)  He was “...always bobbin’ along.” (Pre-Flashpoint Robin: Year One)

Interesting because it could either refer to his skill in acrobatics or a tendency to get underfoot because of his curiousity.

2) Born on the first day of Spring. 

Or...

 3) Just as a tease because he just really, really loved the stories of Robin Hood.

The traffic light colouration he chose for his costume, even the design of his costume? Well if you take a look at most of the Dick Grayson origin stories (Pre-Flashpoint: Robin Year One, Batman Year Three. Post-Rebirth: Batman #54 just to name a couple examples) the Grayson aerialist costume is... Red, Green and Yellow. The proportions of the colours and presence of a cape vary but traffic lights are Grayson colours.

Robin was Dick Grayson’s tribute to his dead family.*

*Part of the reason why Dick got so hurt that Bruce gave Robin away to Jason was because Bruce forgot that Robin was not his to give. This is why the other Pre-Flashpoint comics had Dick give Tim his blessing to become Robin. And then outright have Dick give the R to Damian. Jason eventually got Dick’s blessings but by that point, the relationship was never going to start from the best place.

2) Damian as the first 'apprentice’ would not work. Why? BRUCE WOULD NOT HAVE SURVIVED LONG ENOUGH. (I can hear all the cries of ’But he’s Batman!’ ring out).

Dick and Bruce met super early into Bruce’s career as Batman.

Remember how pre-Batman Bruce went about as a generic vigilante without a moniker or anything? And got his butt kicked so hard by the Gotham streets that it took a bat crashing through a window to convince him to try again?

Pre-Robin Batman was characterised by one thing:- Recklessness. He knew sooner or later Gotham was going to claim his life and that he would probably be going sooner rather than later.

He spent a lot of time recovering in those days. Maybe more than he did catching lowlifes or solving crimes.

And then everything changed when the Flying Graysons fell.

The crime that touched Dick mirrored the crime that affected Bruce. (It’s actually pretty interesting from a meta standpoint. The Waynes died in a circle of light - under a Park Row streetlight and the Graysons paralleled that with the spotlight remaining on them long after they hit the ground.)

And Bruce looked into the eyes of little 8-10 year-old Dick Grayson, and saw himself. But more than that, he (Bruce) saw an opportunity to change things for him (Dick). So that Dick would not end up like him.

(Want to know a cool thing? The reason why Dick’s relationship with Bruce is different to the approach Bruce took to Jason, Tim and Damian? Age difference. Bruce is about 14-18 years older than Dick. Putting him in that weird spot where you could simultaneously be a teen parent or an older sibling. Bruce has a more Older-Brother-Promoted-to-Parent relationship with Dick than father-son. It’s why in the Rebirth Nightwing vs Hush Prelude to the Wedding issue, Dick thought he could be a candidate for Best Man).

This is also the reason why I love Dick’s and Damian’s relationship so much is because it directly parallels Bruce’s and his. I don’t quite know what the age difference is post-Rebirth (and I tend to outright ignore the New 52 at times) but since Rebirth tends to mirror Pre-Flashpoint more than not, I think the age difference between Dick and Damian is about... 14-16 years? Again, simultaneously a teen parent and older sibling.

This is also why I don’t think a Damian as the first Dark Squire would work, because Bruce would not be in a good place to help out a child. Nor will there be the same connection that there was between him and Dick. Damian being first would probably ruin Batman for ever taking on someone in the ‘apprentice’ role.

So after Bruce (eventually, inevitably) takes Dick in, Bruce is forced to realise that he has to be more careful because he has to be there for Dick.

This is when Bruce fully embraces the amount of Crazy Prepared he’d need to be to be.

And then Dick (at 8-10 years-old! Seriously we talk about the amount of detective skill Tim has to figure out Batman’s and Robin’s identities... But we don’t talk about the amount of charisma, courage and will it takes to out-stubborn the Batman???) makes his way onto the streets (and Bruce can’t stop him so he has to help him). So now what does Bruce have to do?

There is a rule medics and first responders have to follow: Protect yourself in order to save others.

Bruce is no longer allowed to accept dying as an option (until Dick is old enough to take care of himself). This forces Batman to work situations to his advantage so Batman and Robin can both come home.

Basically, Dick made Batman evolve into the Batman we know and expect today.

Batman’s relationship with the police significantly improved after Dick Grayson debuted as Robin. Batman’s relationship with other Justice Leaguers improved after Dick Grayson debuted as Robin. Batman’s relationship with Wonder Woman and especially Superman/Clark Kent improved after Robin.

So let’s remove Dick from the lineup and stick him at the end as the youngest then. And... put Damian as the eldest son... that’s... not going to work.

Hey Damian. Where did you go?

Remember the timeline. Without Dick as the eldest Bruce can continue to be reckless. Batman was a suicide mission until Robin stepped in.

No Dick? Batman continues to be reckless. Reckless Batman? Dead Batman. The Al Ghuls and the League of Shadows/Assassins? Probably would have nuked Gotham and Bludhaven. Also Damian Wayne will not have his male genetic donor because... Without Dick Grayson as the eldest son/brother? Batman would not have survived to catch the eye of the League of Shadows/Assassins.

It is necessary for Dick to be the ‘eldest son’ otherwise the rest of Bat!Lore will not fall into place. Dick was Bruce’s more traditionally heroic foil from the start without which we would have a dead Bruce Wayne before Batman could take off. 

TLDR:

Robin was created as Dick’s Tribute to his dead family. If Dick wasn’t the oldest - Batman’s partner (if he would even have one!) would NOT be called Robin.

Bruce and Dick met very early into his career as Batman. If they didn’t meet Bruce would have carried on his reckless path and possibly DIED before Damian could even be ‘conceived’.

And that, my friends, is the tea.

Tagging @theflyingwonder as inspiration of this particular meta

#batfam #dick grayson #bruce wayne #batman #nightwing #dc comics #robin #meta #analysis #the rally cry #the multiverse constant #why I find reverse robin ages problematic #eastoniarants

[trinitytrilogy]

1 You’re spot on for M! They’re not very in touch with “proper relationships”. K doesn’t mind as much. They’re a lot more upfront with their emotions, and their romance will progress much faster. I could also see it for C, although that’s more of double one-sided pining or just bad circumstances + pining.

2 Ahh yeah, that’s very accurate for the dynamic, actually! Unfortunately (maybe fortunately, idk) if you bring up the idea, he’ll refuse...

3 You’re welcome, I’m glad that works for you :) 

4 Thank you so much; it’s an issue with my labelling and it’ll be fixed when I release chapter four!

5 Ahahah “Mor” masochistic. I’ll see myself out. But they can be a softie if they feel like it, let me tell you that XD.

Thanks for the asks!

#asks #generalasks #m #zeusdilemma

[trinitytrilogy]

1 Aww thank you! You guys are so kind :)

2 You can meet her if you take the path without M or A in the first chapter.

3 Ahahah yes. I’m actually hoping to reference this when you meet Persephone :)

4 “I would not start with beating them up unless they suggest a friendly competition. Instead, you might want to...”

5 Okay, so I’ve been stuck on this for a couple days now, and I just... don’t really have anyone. Maybe once I finish the book, I’ll look into either commissioning something or making my own something on art breeder, but for right now I have no clue.

Thanks for the asks!

#asks #generalasks #zeusdilemma

[trinitytrilogy]

1 Sorry for getting to this so late! You meet them in the current demo.

2 “Mor doesn’t push people away... they gently nudge them over a cliff.” - Kai

3 Sometimes they’re also both!

4 Sure, that would work. Thank you!

5 Maybe if you ask me a singular godly parent, I can try to answer them specifically. But for the most part, the ROs wouldn’t care who your parent is.

#asks #generalasks #a #m #k #zeusdilemma

[trinitytrilogy]

1 Thank you! And I’m so glad they’re getting some love. For right now, the most popular RO seems to be Mor on here (and Patreon), but I’m ~hoping~ that chapter four (three I couldn’t help but fall in love with Kai, oops) will give those two some love too.

2 I identify as female and use she/her pronouns! 

3 Hi! I tweeked the wording a little so I hope it works better for next update. Thanks for the feedback!

4 She sends you one back :) and asks me when you can see each other again. I laugh evilly.

5 Okay, so I’ve gotten several theories in my inbox, and I do love them (even though I don’t think I gave out enough information for theories). That said, I really wanted to respond to this one in particular because I wanted to promise that the first book, or the major conflict of the first book, will be seen at the end of chapter three and is not what you think. The other stuff you said was on point, though, anon.

Thanks for the asks!

#asks #generalasks #authorasks #zeusdilemma

[trinitytrilogy]

1) Aww thank you! I’m glad people are starting to enjoy her more.

2) I’m sorry, but I genuinely don’t know the first thing about Tarot. Maybe I’ll look into it later?

3) None of the ROs are virgins, and their reactions can be found here.

4) Ugh, I knowwww I absolutely adored it and he’s genuinely one of my favs. I rewatch it sm when I feel like I need it lmao.

5) Aww thank you, I feel the same way! I’m glad you’re enjoying him.

Thanks for the asks!

#asks #generalasks #zeusdilemma

[trinitytrilogy]

1 Yep! The only difference in the starting relationship is some of the lines (i.e. at the end of chapter 2 you tear your hand out of his grip vs. letting him let go on his own), and some dialogue when you choose them at the end.

2 & 5 Sorry, but I don’t feel comfortable answering asks about their other parent right now! It’ll all be discovered in-game, and if it’s not, then I’ll be happy to answer asks here.

3 You’ll find out A’s and M’s weapons in chapter three. You’ll also discover A’s, M’s, and K’s powers, although it will depend on the route you take.

4 Thank you for the love!

Thanks for the asks, everyone!

#asks #generalasks #zeusdilemma #c

[trinitytrilogy]

1 Ahh, that’s my bad. I was playing around with having different mixes of stats bars and when I copy-pasted chapter 1 from my private version into my public version, I accidentally changed the ability to see the stats. It should be fixed now!

2 Awww thanks for the kind words. As a former PJO fan, greek myths definitely became a fixation for me, so I know what you mean. <3 Also happy birthday!

3 Idk, is she?

4 Yeah, it is all C’s fault, isn’t it.

5 My 78 year old grandmother is more technologically inclined than I and I do Zoom classes. (can’t figure out how to work the damned thing)

Thanks for the asks!

#asks #generalasks #zeusdilemma

[trinitytrilogy]

Hey guys! No, you may not request more parents, because six is already hard enough as it is. Think about it this way -- every time you use your power, I write six scenes. Every time you meet your sibling, I write six scenes. Every time you enter your room, look at your eyes, have a sibling do something, I write multiple scenes. Adding more is just not feasible, so please stop asking. 

1 You will never get to play as the child of Zeus, Hades, Posiedon, ect.

2 Not in the game.

3 Not sure what you mean, but Athena is known as a patron of heroes, Artemis isn’t. So, never.

4 Not in the game.

5 Not in the game.

I might make a holiday special where you can choose from a bunch of godly parents, just to see what MOA is like (and even meet your original PC and see how others view them), but in-game, the answer is NO.

#asks #godlyparentasks #generalasks #zeusdilemma

[trinitytrilogy]

1 If you chose the flirtatious option in the demo: "You're gonna have to do better than that if you [i]want[/i]me."

2 Thank you, they were very fun to write!

3 Like all relationships, they are what you make of them. The gods are all quite busy, but that doesn’t mean that they don’t stop by to visit each of their children at least once a year.

4 Thank you! Yes, she is very smile-devil-smile ;).

5 Yeah, Ares might not be the one you go to for love advice. Or any emotional advice. :)

#asks #generalasks #zeusdilemma

[trinitytrilogy]

1 & 5: I don’t have an update “schedule” per se, but I’m hoping to have chapter three done by early March, chapter four done by early April, and chapter five done by early June. None of those are set in stone, though!

2 Before the end of the day EST, but I try to release everything at ~noon~ EST, so probably then.

3 Not particularly. I just felt like it suited their power best as their power is a lot more “brute force” than many of the other powers, and as such close to combative.

4 Thanks :) Love you too anon.

Thanks for the asks, guys!

#asks #generalasks #zeusdilemma

[trinitytrilogy]

1 I wonder...

2 Yep, but later.

3 I’m glad you’re enjoying it :)

4 Not exactly avoid, but I’m just going to include the Wikapedia definition of RBF here:

Resting bitch face, also known as RBF, or bitchy resting face (BRF), is a facial expression that unintentionally appears as if a person is angry, annoyed, irritated, or contemptuous, particularly when the individual is relaxed, resting or not expressing any particular emotion.[1][2]

Aphrodite protagonists naturally have this phenomenon, which is why some might avoid them at times.

5 Not a general ask, but thanks to everyone who’s sent in typos and suggestions, I’m reading them all and I’ve corrected them in my private demo! Also, I really appreciate the kind words you guys are sending even if I don’t respond to them like this.

Thanks for the asks!

#asks #generalasks #rbf #zeusdilemma

[trinitytrilogy]

1 You’ll be able to meet all twelve Olympians during your journey (and a minor god or two), so again this is spoilers. Sorry!

2 There’s no official place to go, but normally piercings are done by an older Athena kid, tattoos and other body art by an older Apollo kid, and haircuts by either. All the procedures are safe, tried, and tested, and there will be the choice for MC to have piercings/tattoos, and to get them later. Hope that helps!

3 Not in this book, but in the next one.

4 I don’t think that it will effect anything, but he’s off his mountain for now. I’m not 100% sure to be honest.

5 I answered an ask like that here.

Thanks for the asks guys!

#asks #generalasks #godlyparentasks