#VeluVerse

[rajakaen]

I had another interesting interfleet experience 😂 This error was simply caused by logging in. Never seen this before 🙈

I feel lost here 😶‍🌫️

#VeluVerse #swtor #swtor screenshots #software bug #it's a feature

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Did I mention that I'm always impressed by the positioning in SWTOR?

#VeluVerse #SWTOR #SWTOR Screenshots #Imperial Agent #Chiss #Shitpost

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While trying to craft a scene exploring the interactions between Tahr'rys and Ashara during his time as a Sith, I found it challenging to visualize the overall setting. It's not that I lack imagination, but I often need to write down places themselves before they become vivid in my mind. (This is especially true for my art process.) Perhaps it's just the way my ADHS-plagued brain processes information 🤷‍♀️

Hope you find this insight intriguing. Also, I'd appreciate any feedback! I'm not as deeply versed in the Star Wars Universe as one might think ;)

This time, I'm bypassing the hassle of Tumblr formatting. Here's a direct image from the document:

#VeluVerse #VeluWrites #SWTOR #Dromund Kaas #Kaas City

[rajakaen]

Living on the precipice of sanity

#VeluVerse #SWTOR #SWTOR Art #VeluArt #Tahr'rys #Neonates #Dromund Kaas #Is this only a phenomenon on Tulak Hord or is the Dromund chat everywhere so “special”? #This is a shitpost I think #Neo mocks me with my stronghold choice #The chat is really bad - trust me

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While cleaning out old files I found these Logos 🙊

They're handmade. Think about this like a challenge to see how close I can recreate the source images >.>

#veluart #swtor #swtor art #veluverse

[rajakaen]

I just have to fire this off somewhere because it's driving me absolutely up the wall! I have dyscalculia and ADHD, yet I’ve managed to learn a profession that requires a higher educational level with at least five years of separate natural sciences and a high understanding of mathematics as I can offer! A highly specialized technical job that involves a ton of physics! Every damn shitty day and every stupid move to operate an MRI is ultimately MATH and PHYSICS! And just because I passed that damn state exam and can now call myself a medical technician for radiology AND hold a leading position does not automatically mean that I'm "just too dumb" to do math! It simply means that I was SUCCESSFULLY compensating for these (in society's eyes) flaws AND learned how to fit into social structures without standing out as neurodivergent! These are all things I worked hard for. Harder than any damn normie who clearly can't relate to me and others in my situation (or doesn’t want to understand). I simply expect not to constantly have it thrown in my face that I should "try a little harder" and not just "shut down" or "dig in my heels" when it comes to math. Fuck you! I can handle numbers but only to a certain extent and cannot rely on the correctness of what I've cobbled together in my head! I know the ways and procedures and I understand the words but can't make use of the knowledge. I have a brain and can do fast mental processing, I can use a calculator and I can memorize things! And singularly these compensatory strategies saved my ass—not because I suddenly learned to calculate shit! Somehow it worked out and that is what counts—one just has to find a way that works for them to move forward. I can't verbalize how much I hate it when people generalize this problem or portray me as stubborn just because I'm obviously functioning fine from their POV. Math just doesn’t work for me as it does for other people, my brain doesn’t operate that way - I think in pictures and numbers don’t create forms or patterns that my internal system can work with. Neither can I smell, taste or hear the damn numbers or assign colours to them! I have even trouble thinking about the concept of an Arabic number in my mind. My hands can write them but my brain doesn't compute them. Give me a calculator, a sheet of paper, some time to organize my thoughts and I will give a correct result. If it doesn't have to be exact, I'll estimate the values. Additionally, small numbers are counted instead of calculated. Multiplication tables my ass! I know them by heart but that doesn't mean I can do math. Subtraction is worse than addition and multiplication and division is almost impossible without a calculator. Something that I would never be able to pocket or would always have access to when I needed it most was told to me over 30 years ago! Fuck you too! We all carry a calculator with us that has millions of times the computing power of the Apollo Guidance Computer used for the moon landing! I'm sitting next to a huge calculator and am working with an even bigger calculator that has even more computing power!

Still - I can't do math! And that doesn’t make me dumb or someone who fools people because I don’t feel like doing math. It just doesn’t worked for meand never will. I’ve been living quite well, even without a decent grade in math! I’m not secretive about it. Remember this rant before labeling people as lazy, dumb or stubborn just because they're bad at math. Alongside dyslexia, there’s dyscalculia and it is - at least in my fucking country - known to be much more under-reported because you get laughed at and ridiculed for it. I'm just sick and tired of it.

Sorry for the rant 😤

#veluverse #veluthoughts #personal rant #dyscalculia #adhd

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9 people you'd like to get to know better (Tag Game)

Tagged by @jukkariart - the little gremlin they are ;D

3 Ships • Canon Ship: Sarah Kerrigan & James Raynor (I am that old, yes) • OC Ship: My Gray Warden Aedan Cousland & The Witch of the Wild Morrigan (They're all bad decisions. These idiots hold a special place in my heart ❤️) • Ship of the Week: Tahr'rys Nelubin & Ashara Zavros (codependent idiots and disaster semi-couple partners)

1st Ship I'd say Jan Ors & Kyle Katarn but also Scully & Mulder. Can't decide. Seems I like complex and complicated ships the most. Sorry for not being sorry here.

Last Song: Many. I usually listen to Future-/SynthPop or a diversity of Trance radio channels at di.fm - depending on my mood Death-/Power-/NuMetal can occur too. It's radio guys - I don't know all the names of the songs they play lol

Current reading: I have the bad habit of reading several books and/or comics at once… 🫠 • The Cycle of Wind and Sparks aka The Chronicles of Hara by Alexei Pehov (Алексей Пехов) • The 13½ Lives of Captain Bluebear by Walter Moers • The 13th Paladin Series by Torsten Weitze

Last Film: Trash! Rebel Moon, Forbidden World and our annual viewing of The Room on New Year's Eve, for sure.

Craving: Does it sound sad when I state that I crave some free time? There's only work, more work & even more work. I want some time to sleep and charge my creative batteries. Money can't buy that, though. Still, bills must be paid. So, it's back to work, I guess? 🥲

Tagging: No pressure (don't mind them if you were already tagged) @baraste-legacy @bigbadvv0lf @pioneer-over-c @xanthouransong @generouspicklesaladhumanoid @theoasiswinds @swtorpadawan @dingoat @kemendin

#VeluVerse #VeluThoughts #meme ask

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WIP Tag

@frauleiiin tagged me to tell you a bit about what I'm working on at the moment...

There's not much to tell - the old projects like the ref of Tahr'rys itself still have to be finished - overall, it depends on what I want to work on at the moment :) Recently I've been writing quite a lot, but I don't feel comfy about sharing those stories ^^; Besides that, I was invited to a cozy little Discord and am now allowed to spam the members with my headcanon >:D mwahahahaaa Blablabla - have some WIPs featuring T (who else should it be)

No pressure tags (don't mind them if you were already tagged) @generouspicklesaladhumanoid @stellorc @kemendin @baraste-legacy @serenofroses

post a paragraph, snippet, screenshot, or drawing layer of your current project! (✿◕‿◕✿) tag 5 people to post teasers of their wips too

#VeluVerse #VeluArt #SWTOR #SWTOR Art #Tahr'rys #OC #WIP #VeluThoughts #meme ask

[rajakaen]

While constantly coming back and drawing on Tahr'rys' Ref sheet I've been also working on fleshing out his (back-)story, addressing inconsistencies and refining his overall character profile. Amidst all this, I'm trying to find time to finish that pin-up for @myrddinvonnebelstein while playing the latest PvP season and juggling real-life stuff. Last weekend I found myself contemplating Tahr'rys' unique fighting style and the design of his knife. It's been almost three years since I started creating this guy and I'm still uncovering new facets or gaining a better understanding of his character… It's so weird. Tahr'rys capitalizes on Force Speed and Force Concealment as vital elements of his combat strategy. These techniques enable him to swiftly close the gap with opponents, optimizing his unique method of deploying Force lightning. Rather than casting broad, destructive arcs of energy, Tahr'rys excels in delivering targeted, swift discharges to incapacitate foes or induce cardiac arrest. This tactic necessitates close-quarter combat, thus making his Force Speed and Force Concealment all the more critical. Despite his physical constraints and limited Force powers, Tahr'rys turns his shortcomings into strategic advantages. His emotional detachment, coupled with the precise wielding of his saberstaff and the pragmatic use of his military knife (a practical alternative when igniting his lightsaber isn't viable), further refines his highly adapted combat style. An adjustment inherited from his past as a Sith Assassin, where strategic analysis, stealth and the element of surprise outweighed brute force.

#VeluVerse #VeluArt #SWTOR #SWTOR Art #Tahr'rys #OC #VeluWrites #Sith Inquisitor #Sith Assassin #WIP #Satele Shan's Dualsaber #There is so much more information I want to provide about this character BUT I HAVE NO TIME AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHRG.

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There's always a first time - today I was ported on top of the Ziost Shadow and spent some interesting alone time up there.

Never thought that those ships flying by the fleet were "real size" objects with clipping tbh. Funny ^^

#VeluVerse #SWTOR #SWTOR Screenshots #Sith Inquisitor #Out of Bounce Experiences #I love that game

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Content Warning: The following segment depicts part of Tahr'rys' backstory, his chemical burn and includes the distressing event involving the shooting of an innocent child. The short scene was meant to delve into the profound and enduring impact this event had on his psychological well-being

Trigger Warning: violence, child harm, psychological trauma

Consequences of a Fatal Shot: Tahr’rys’ Chemical Burn (from -3647 BBY / 6 ATC and ongoing)

The scar that marks Tahr'rys' arm, back and neck serves as a reminder of his past affiliation with the Imperial Army. Whenever it is fully exposed or touched by others, it can bring forth a swell of discomfort and unease. For him, it stands as a symbol of failure, embodying a multitude of memories and emotions linked to a specific incident during his final mission as a sniper. Etched deeply in his mind, this mission can re-emerge like a ghostly filmstrip, replaying with disconcerting clarity. The haunting moment begins with his hesitation, culminating in the imperfect shot that fatally wounded their assigned target: a young girl, the offspring of a Republic General. Keethan's urgent command to Tahr'rys to pull the trigger echoes in his ears, blending with the kickback of his weapon and the sharp scent of ozone that permeated the air. The harrowing vision of the bleeding child squirming in agony remains seared into his consciousness, a tormenting eternity compressed into mere seconds. Immobilized by the weight of his actions, he was forced to bear witness to her torment before finally delivering the lethal blow. These memories rush back to him, resounding with breathtaking, vivid detail. The pain of recollection reminding him of his past associations and his own failures. All efforts to push these impressions to the recesses of his mind only give rise to more fragments: the sudden blast that ravaged their urban outpost, the crumbling of its structure prompting their frenzied escape and the burst pipes that spewed corrosive liquids, splattering onto his skin. The searing pain and the acrid scent of his own flesh corroding remain chillingly intense in this unbidden recollection. As a result, the last remnants of that ill-fated mission consistently lose clarity, blending into a maelstrom of fear, pain, obscurity with fleeting glimpses of Keethan's concerned face. The gravity of these memories engenders profound sensations of guilt, shame and regret, leaving in its aftermath an indelible impact on Tahr'rys' mental state. Each recollection serves as a painful reminder of the irreversible consequences of his actions, filling him with a deep sense of compunction.

Note: Tahr'rys hesitates to reveal the full extent of his burn, preferring to keep it concealed and avoid discussions or reminders of the past. It remains a deeply personal and private part of his history, something he prefers to keep locked away.

#VeluVerse #VeluWrites #SWTOR #Tahr'rys #OC #Did I mention that he has a last name? #Tahr'rys Nelubin #There's a story behind this whole scar and how he had aquired it - leading down a path he never asked for :o #It's all prompt and WIP stuff. Only roughly sketched out.

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@jukkariart and I had a fun little experiment in creating responses for our interacting OCs. Jukkari wrote for Erin and me for Tahr'rys.

Scene: Aboard Neo's Fer-de-Lance, the "Prancing Anvil," Tahr'rys and Erin find themselves in the living area. Tahr'rys is sitting at a table while pondering over a datapad, taking some notes when Erin approaches him.

E: "Do you ever take a break from being such a gloomy Gus? Your negativity is contagious, and I'd rather not catch it too." She continues, her voice laced with a mock curiosity, "Well, I guess it also affects your ability to speak. Curious."

T: Looking up from his pad, pressing his lips into a thin line and responding, "Contagious, you say? Is that the best you've got? I expected more from you." With a subtle twitching of lip corners, he adds, "Positivity and I parted ways a long time ago, you know? No hard feelings." He stares at her, putting aside the datapad.

E: Touching her chin with the index, looking thoughtful. "I guess I could go with 'infectious' or maybe 'transmissible'? Left my dictionary in the imperial space a long time ago, along with any fucks to give about expectations." Shrugging her shoulders while adding, "I hope it won't hurt your feelings; if you've got any left." Truthfully, she's kind of surprised she got a reaction at all; a knot is forming in her stomach, dreaded expectations looming.

T: "Expectations? A quaint notion, indeed. I suppose I'll just have to lower mine, given the source. You must be mistaking me for someone who cares about your judgments." His ember eyes flare up as he tilts his head a little, still staring at her.

E: "Disappointed, already? Oh, Miss Sunshine... I can do so much worse than this." Gives out a huge but fake smile. "And whatever you're eating, you should stop; it makes your eyes look weird like they're about to pop out of your skull. Must be all the 'not caring' leaking out." She's going to totally lean into whatever he says for the effect and the opportunity to snap back.

T: Leans a little over, shifting his position and reciprocating her smile - baring his teeth, but the smile isn't reaching his eyes. "I see you're still trying to impress me. Your observations are as sharp as a spoon. Admirable, in its own way." His smile becomes even more menacing as he rises from his chair, towering over her smaller stature and staring down at her. "Be careful, Erin, for there's a thin line between sharp wit and foolish stupidity." The smile has now faded completely.

E: Crosses her arms over her chest, squints a bit but keeps looking at T. She feels absolutely uncomfortable, but she is also not giving him the last word if she can help it. "Impress you?" she scoffs, putting on a half-smirk. "You must be joking, which I didn't think you can do. How do you fit on this ship with an ego so big?" She leans a bit forward, going on her tiptoes, her face for once reasonably serious. "I don't need your warnings, Tahr'rys. I've been doing perfectly fine without them so far." She steps back and waves her hands as if trying to dispel a smell or a mist. "Now you'll have to excuse me; I don't want to catch this attitude, as I've already said." She leaves, that's been quite enough.

T: Stands there, unmoving, his gaze fixed on her retreating figure. After a few minutes, he finally turns away and resumes his seat at the table, picking up the datapad he had been reading earlier.

#VeluVerse #VeluWrites #Jukkari #Erin #Tahr'rys #OC #We'll repeat this :D

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Dear RNGesus, I have some serious questions regarding your sense of humor.

This is the alt³ of one of our core raid members. Only created for the Lulz and now they got the "Wings of Nihrot" first try. Can't stop laughing 'cause I can never unsee a Fairly OddParent in this character 😂

#VeluVerse #VeluArt #SWTOR #SWTOR Screenshots #Wings of Nihrot #Twil'lek #R4 Anomaly #Kanoth #God Why #My Eyes #5% Drop Chance #Shitpost

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This is an image derived while doing reconstructions of an MR neurography 3D dataset (displaying vessels highlighted by contrast medium, among other features).

I love the details and its overall aesthetics, though such images don't aid in the diagnosis. Just a little eyecatcher :)

#VeluVerse #Everyday life #MRI #Magnetic Resonance Imaging #Siemens #Siemens Magnetom Skyra #3 Tesla Scanner

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Datacrons are an arduous tale...

Particularly when the hot air balloon disappears after approximately 30 minutes of approach right in front of your eyes... (showing that Mando how to "correctly" reach those datacrons in the Dune Sea)

#VeluVerse #SWTOR #SWTOR Screenshots #Sith Inquisitor #Bounty Hunter

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Waiting for the pop :P

#VeluVerse #SWTOR #SWTOR Screenshots #Sith Inquisitor #Sith Assassin #Nobody shall question my choice to place plants everywhere on my DK stronghold xP