Oh? 👀 I'm very curious, would you like to elaborate on how different Kisaki used to be? :3
YES thank you for asking!! o(*°▽°*)o
He was such a shy little guy... he wasn't really confident in his work. He knew what he was doing, but there was always a lot of doubt in his mind. He would often get so lost in his task at hand that if someone said his name, he'd drop everything, his work was often messy.
His love life was also a wreck. He didn't care about having a relationship, but when he got close with Tagashei, impressing him and trying to tell him was on his mind way too much. Overall he was pretty much the opposite of what he is now.
Quick doodle because. You'd never know that these two are the same people. I am so proud of him, he's accomplished so much despite it all, he is so much more confident and comfortable and it makes me happy (❁´◡`❁)
(drawn like an 🤮rganic chemical reaction)
There are a lot of events that lead up to how he is now. Of course you could do another reaction with more Limbo and you'd have Alpha Decay (~ ̄▽ ̄)~
He was just a shy science student... now he's a husband, a father, a renowned scientist, and an entity that is incomprehensible to the human mind o(*°▽°*)o
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I've always been fascinated by fandom history, and I know I'm not the only one. It's interesting to see how fans of pop culture can create a culture of their own, and in the modern age of social media and the internet in general, that culture is as widespread as ever. Unfortunately, that also means downsides are becoming bigger as this culture becomes widespread, and it's saddening to watch, maybe even concerning.
I don't discuss these things to be preachy, especially considering how I've fallen into several of these pitfalls before, and have perpetuated some of this behavior in the past. To say otherwise would make me a hypocrite and a liar, and I firmly believe this goes for most people in any fandom. I was just thinking about this recently, and how a lot of the biggest stressors in what should be our stress relief really can be pinned mostly into a few central talking points, which I would love to discuss to know if I'm not just going crazy here
The concept of Big Name Fan has evolved into a position of authority on fandom, which does not fall to anyone regarding subjectivity. No one in a fandom is an authority except the creators themselves, who have every right to stay away from the fandoms they have birthed.
Popularity in general being conflated to intellectual authority as well, especially on websites with public stats, particularly following counts. The algorithm is no benevolent god, but people will sometimes see someone with 30k followers and think they are correct on a minor non-issue that has spiraled into discourse, especially when compared to someone with 30 followers. This also is just...a bummer when fanon evolves into perceived canon, and newcomers to the fandom can't post even innocuous meta or headcanons without it being perceived as morally/intellectually incorrect.
Monetization of fanworks, but especially zines, have led to a hypercompetitive atmosphere that only escalates the bitterness and resentment. This is not a universal problem, but many zines across all fandoms habitually accept the same artists and writers, or diminish the value of fanfic due to the limitations of physical printing. The application process has devolved into such a disheartening debacle for a majority of people I see, and the way it is often framed as "your work just wasn't good enough" when it's really about what the mods deem mass marketable will destroy just about anyone's self-esteem after repetitive rejections, and will give some frequent zine runners a false sense of final say over the community (not usually, but it can happen).
The level of distrust for anyone new attempting to start a fan project is just so depressing nowadays (and this one we sadly can blame on a few people by name, but the ones who have sent this issue spiraling still don't care and that just sucks. I feel horrible for everyone who has been tricked).
Somehow comment and anonymous asks have gone backwards from "don't feed the trolls" to "suck it up, at least you're getting comments." I have seen some of these comments people have been told to suck up. It's not okay in general. It's particularly gross when it's an anonymous hate message unrelated to the fanworks themselves, perhaps born out of resentment or bearing an ulterior motive. And some will even attack and defame character due to identity. It's not subtle. It's not okay. People should absolutely be dunked on for this, and I gotta say I'm sick of unsolicited concrit being enforced as positive either. If they didn't ask, don't give it. There's a reason a lot of fic writers some people adore suddenly go ghost, and they can't even talk about it.
Don't like, don't read has been discarded in favor of don't like, tell others don't read and also don't write. Transformative works don't have to fit into a canon or even in character mold. That's why they're transformative! It's a different type of artistic expression. If you don't like it, chances are good it simply wasn't meant for you. It's not bad. Don't shame others, god especially not for non-issues such as a t/b preference or a different gender hc, preferred haircuts, types of animal you imagine them as in another lifetime, I could list literally anything here and I bet there has been a fandom fight over it.
Exclusive yet publicly advertised community Discords that will bar you from invite if you're not one of the cool kids. I have unfortunately fallen into this trap before, and refuse to ever enable or endorse that behavior ever again. This isn't about friend groups either, it's about fandom-dedicated servers that flaunt themselves as a VIP club instead of what they are: a friend group. I also don't even know how to broach the subject of private accounts that turn into fandom tea accounts with dozens if not hundreds of followers, only for people to be angry if someone isn't exactly okay with horrific stuff being said in general, let alone about their mutuals or friends.
I know none of this will likely ever change, and tbh i'm so tired of it all, but...does anyone else know what I mean? I'm stressed out whenever I try to enjoy myself, because popularity and a strange business mindset is steadily taking over fandom spaces. I'm not saying people should stop trying to make stuff that sells, or that people universally do any of this, but fandom is evolving into a thing I'm not sure is good. idk anymore
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Have you read the Record of Ragnarok manga? If so what do you think of their portrayal of Apollo?
Because the manga takes quite a lot of liberty with the myths, I went in with zero expectations but was pleasantly surprised with how it touched upon his ties with boxing, philosophy and Sparta. I've never actually come across any media adaptation of Apollo that goes into those less known aspects of his, so it is refreshing. He's charming, cocky but a very capable deity. And the "know thyself" principle being a part of his personality is really nice. His design is also pretty unique (except for that half choppy - half long hair...Apollo has this hair in at least three different Japanese media and idk why XD) he's beautiful, graceful, has loooong hair, and they didn't hold back from making him a femboy here lol
But I don't know if I vibe much with the way he was turned into some sort of a pacifist, especially with the most famous nemesis of his in the myths. And his character isn't fleshed out much (though this can be said about pretty much every god is in this manga :') ) which I suppose is to be expected in a battle manga. But giving credit where it's due - he has really cool techniques and weapons (and I find it sweet that he named a lot of them after Artemis). Like, I was taken by surprise that they made him a string user, but then I realised that yes, strings are closely associated with him via lyre and bow. I felt like it was a clever idea! And it is fun to watch him fight.
Overall, this depiction is far from being accurate and could definitely use more fleshing out, but I still like this Apollo a lot.
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Good omens: a possible explanation for the leak scene
Attention, spoilers for the new series!
Aziraphale: It's imperative we fix this human romance!
Crowley: How? Do you even know the first thing about humans' love rituals?
Aziraphale: Of course! Courtship and marriage proposals have always been my forte!
Crowley: (pinches nose and sighs) Angel, this is the 21st century, not one of your boring Austin novels...
Aziraphale: (eye twitch) AustEN, dear. And what do you even know about romances anyway? You twart that kind of thing!
Crowley: TwartED. Humans these days just kiss and are done with it. No one courtships anymore.
Aziraphale: Now that's sad. The new generations will never experience the beauty of pining while waiting for your suitor to bring you gifts, take you to picnics, asking for your hand in marriage and waiting for the family's response!
Crowley: (just stares)
Aziraphale: And when the response is negative, they'll still see each other in secret, but the families will inevitably find out and won't approve of it and-
Crowley: ARE YOU KIDDING ME
Aziraphale: I just don't see why modern couples can't experience the beauty of traditional courtship.
Crowley: In those dark ages people didn't even know lesbian relationships were a thing!
Aziraphale: (raises voice) So what do you think we should do then!
Crowley: Push them, make them kiss and bam, hormones save the day. Modern, stylish, efficient.
Aziraphale: That only happens in those animated fairy tales you like so much! Even actual fairy tales have more depth!
Crowley: Still a better approach than 6000 years of courtship!
Aziraphale: What
Crowley: WHAT
Aziraphale: You really think kisses solve it all? People need time to form an emotional connection, to make experiences that create an affinity that grows stronger each day, until it forms an unlikely but unbreakable bond, for things to work out!
Crowley: (stares open mouthed)
Aziraphale: Trust me, if we play our cards right, like a well executed prestidigit-
Crowley: Oh to heaven with it *takes Aziraphale by the lapels, slams him into the nearest wall and gives him a practical demonstration of how kisses can help a romance*
......
Aziraphale: Ah. Ok. So. Guh- Uhm.
Crowley: Yeah. I mean. This. Like this.
Aziraphale: Muh- Makes out- sense! Makes sense.
Crowley: Yup. Dopamine, bonding hormones, all that jazz-
Aziraphale: I see your point. Valid point. Very valid. Much point.
Crowley: Of course you'd use a 10 years old meme.
Aziraphale: Well now there's no need for that!
Crowley: Spare me. Now that I've convinced you, let's do some actual research (waggles eyebrows)
Aziraphale: Ehm...
---That same evening, in front of the tv---
🎶🎶 Kiss the girl, kiss the girl! 🎶🎶
Aziraphale: I don't know what I expected.
Crowley: (produces an ukulele out of thin air) Now that's how you do it!
Aziraphale: (sighs) If you say so, dear.
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Happy 5th Anniversary, Splatoon 2!
The game that brought us wonderful things such as:
-Off The Hook
-Octo Expansion
-Salmon Run
-Live Concerts
-New Weapons/Gear
-Clam Blitz (Debatable /dies)
And so much more!!
It's the game that really helped me take off as a creator, and also awakened the competitive side within me! I never thought I'd reach my peak score of X 2450, and several brushes with 2400!
I never thought I'd sneak a Top 100 spot in one of the earlier Splatfests! (It was #88 in I THIIINK Team Invisibility?)
I never thought I'd be able to delve deeper into my silly little Splatoon OCs lore, or even have people who enjoyed it to some degree! I really appreciate you all!
And I never thought I'd have so many wonderful, long term friendships I can hold dear to my heart!
Thank you, Splatoon 2! You beautifully broken, buggy game /dies
But you're OUR broken, buggy game!
And thank you to everyone who's stuck by me all these years! I hope to do my part to celebrate the community and this silly little cephalopod game!
This will be the last anniversary we celebrate until Splatoon 3 arrives
50 Days Remain......
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Portrait spamming
Recent discovery. If you click on the portraits of the characters like crazy, they will react to it. And the developers had a lot of fun coding these reactions xD
Tav / Dark Urge
normal
- I'm awake! Mostly.
- I'm starting to get a headache.
- Must be the tadpole.
- Quit knocking around in there!
- A thousand needlepricks in my rotten skull.
combat
-Ahhhhhhhh! Okay, I feel better.
- I have an itch in the worst place.
- Is being a mind flayer so bad?
- Just waiting to venture forth here.
- I'm maiming as fast as I can!
stealth
- What's that ticking?
- Is it me? Am I ticking?
- Bomb in my head about to go off. Great.
- Ah, well. I had a good run.
Astarion
normal
- Why do beautiful people taste better? It hardly seems fair on the ugly - they have such wonderful personalities.
- Ugh. Strahd wouldn't put up with this shit.
- More like Drizzt Don't'Urden - no. No that's not funny.
- Villains! Dissemble no more, I admit the deed! Tear up the floor - here, here! It is the beating of his hideous hea- oh, no, that's his brain. Where did I leave that heart?
combat:
- I'm trying to focus on murder.
- *Humming.*
- I shot a svirfneblin in Menzoberranzan just to watch him die.
- I should've been a drow. They have such stylish armour.
stealth
- Shhh. Just think sneaky thoughts.
- Shut up, shut up, SHUT UP.
- Be very, very quiet - I'm hunting idiots.
- I've got a brand new torture chamber, so come and play with me.
Karlach
normal
- NOTE TO ACTOR/DIRECTOR: Blow a raspberry at the player.
- Don't. Poke. The Karlach.
- Who am I?
- My eye!
combat
- Eyes on the prize - we need to win this!
- Not every soldier should've made it out of training.
- Eyes on victory, tummy on dinner.
- I ought to just burn this whole thing down.
stealth
- My back can't take much more of this.
- Not now, I'm being a sneak!
- I'm getting too old for this nonsense.
- I'm not built to crouch.
Gale
normal
- I hope Halaster takes good care of Tara while I'm away.
- Sembian wine; Cormyrian boar; Waterdhavian conversation. It's the little things you miss while on the road.
- Oh, what a tangled Weave we web!
- All the world's my stage and you're just a player in it.
combat
- Just go for the Magic Missile and fire away. Never fails.
- Don't make me go all Edwin Odesseiron on you.
- Get. Out. Of. My. Head.
- I really wish I could cast a Hold spell on you.
stealth
- You made me hide, don't make me come seek you.
- Gods, it's like trying to sleep with a mosquito in the room.
- A little privacy please.
- Stop it - that tickles.
Wyll
normal
- Could do for a brew.
- Where there's a 'Wyll', there's a 'y'.
- Ever get the sense that someone's watching?
- So two halflings walk under a bar...
combat
- Can't hear myself think!
- Wear your scars proudly.
- As my father once told me: 'Can we get on with it?'
- I find moderation is key.
stealth
- Bad time for an itch.
- Could do for a brew.
- So two halflings walk under a bar...
- Shush. No, really. Shush.
Lae'zel
normal
- Must everyone be so exhausting?
- Weapons high. Standards higher.
- Is perfection too much to ask?
- Pride is a virtue.
combat
- I will know my queen!
- There is no right or wrong, only truth.
- What is the point, if not victory?
- You are right to fear me.
stealth
- Hush already.
- There is no wisdom in madness.
- Is perfection too much to ask?
- There is but one way. Vlaakith.
Shadowheart
all modes
- I wonder how I'll feel when I remember everything.
- Strange. I've had more freedom this past while than my whole life...
- Have to keep focused. Can't afford to get attached - to anyone.
- If I succeed, maybe I'll be allowed a pet... ugh, stop being silly.
Halsin / his voice is currently bugged :(
normal
- What I would not give for a chunk of fresh honeycomb...
- Such attention... I never realised I was so popular.
- Are you feeling lonely, perhaps?
- Unwise, perhaps, to poke a bear this much...
сombat
- Battle is afoot - you can poke me once we are safe.
- Perhaps try attacking the enemy?
- Admirable stamina, yet terrible priorities.
- You are insistent, are you not?
stealth
- Most consider it unwise to poke a bear.
- My, you are eager, are you not?
- Please. I am trying to be stealthy.
- Calm yourself. There is plenty of me to go around.
Jaheira
normal
- Oh, calm down. I'm happy to see you too.
- I would poke you back, but I fear that's what you want.
- My, such strong wrists.
- Well you certainly have the 'omnipresent' part down, don't you?
- Please go poke the ranger instead.
combat
- You have my attention - now do something with it.
- What? What do you want!?
- Do you know, I begin to wish they had never brought me back.
- Yes, yes, have your fun. It isn't you they're trying to kill.
stealth
- Dry those sweaty palms and let us try this again, shall we?
- Argh, my knees! Oh. It was a twig.
- Would that I could hide from you, too.
- Careful, or I will take your toy away from you.
Minsc
normal
- ARGH! My EYE, Boo! They went for my EYE!
- Know that if you poke Boo, no higher dimension will keep you safe!
- Heehee. Heeheeheehee.
- Well, Boo? How do you want to do this?
сombat
- Are you perchance a squeaky wheel in need of a kick?
- I am armed! Armoured! And entirely sick of your foolishness.
- I begin to grow annoyed. It is well for you that Boo does not let me learn the bad words!
- Ignore them, Boo. Let them gaze deep into their own abyss, and wonder just what it is they are trying to achieve.
stealth
- A little to the left? But not so hard you make me giggle.
- Boo...? Are you dancing down there, or...?
- Hush! I am surprising Boo for his birthday! He is... uh... eh... how old do hamsters get...?
- I am the night. A pity, then, that it is so bright out.
Minthara
all modes
- You had my attention, now you have my fury.
- Phlar Lolth ssinssrickla.
- Your suffering will be spectacular.
- Stop, or die.
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