#ladyzerodark

[sketching-shark]

Not gonna lie, as much as I like that Monkie Kid deviates from JTTW to kinda be its own thing... I was kinda disappointed with who they picked as his sworn brothers, Macaque included. I do love the call backs to some villains in the original but I was hoping for his sworn brothers to be the same as JTTW or at least much closer to them (that and I've become a fan of the idea of the Macaque king not being Six Ears, or being more of a Queen than a King, during the hiatus). I'm still happy to see more of what Macaque and Wukong's relationship and hope we get more explanation as to what happened. As you said, we have yet to get Wukong's side of things and I want that CONTEXT so bad. (I am unsure if mind control had anything to do with it because of the Amnesia episode. I could be remembering wrong but he seemed like he was legit friends with Tang Sanzang and Zhu Bajie right?)

You've also mentioned before how it's very much becoming a "Wukong is a horrible person and everything is his fault" theme which, while he's not perfect, I'm really not a fan either. We need his side or all of this is just one sided bullshit. It's getting old, honestly.

I still love Qi Xiaotian, so I'm gonna watch to see how he grows. But damn. Give Wukong some joy and let him keep it, jeez.

Monkie Kid spoilers below:

aawergaerdsf YEAH @ladyzerodark every day I long for a JTTW retelling that uses the potential of the Monkey King's sworn brothers from the og classic like there is so little information about them outside of the Demon Bull King that the book is basically handing creators free ocs. As it is I've seen people go back and forth about whether the Macaque Demon King was a lady or not, but from what I understand even that might depend on regional differences in understandings of who that yaoguai was. Even the different translations of the Anthony C. Yu version present them in different ways, which needless to say makes thing even more confusing if you're trying to establish a baseline of what the sworn brothers were like. But besides that I think it would be cool to see SWK have some genuine monkey friends in the Macaque Demon King and Snub-nosed Monkey King who were actually his friends in Wu Cheng'en's work instead of his evil twin who hates his guts getting shoved into that role (X_X).

But yeah there's still a lot of unanswered questions about went down from the Monkey King's perspective buuuuut personally I still feel like this presentation of Sun Wukong and the Six-Eared Macaque being the closest of friends is giving me whiplash given that Macaque despised Sun Wukong so much that he repeatedly thrashed Qi Xiaotian for Crime of Associated With Monkey King all while Sun Wukong has given basically no sign of caring about the shadow simian like at all in any of the previous episodes. Besides the general trash-talk and contempt, Macaque, now revealed as a member of Sun Wukong's best friends forever club, literally blew up in front of him and SWK's only response was "you did good, bud" to the guy who did the exploding. But then again I guess that is fitting for the ongoing theme of "Sun Wukong is a genuinely terrible person who's hated by everyone who's known his for an extended period of time & for good reasons" so par for the course at this point. I'm probably being too mean in regards to a cartoon monkey, and hey maybe later things will genuinely re-contextualize things, but honestly I am kind of worried that Monkie Kid has now characterized Sun Wukong as so careless, so destructive, so stupid, and so routinely incompetent with catastrophic results that nothing in his backstory, not even the headband torture times, will serve as an explanation for why he acts the way he does. So maybe things will change with added context, but at the moment what's to say about lego Sun Wukong except

#ask answered #ladyzerodark #monkie kid #monkie kid spoilers #still kind of astonishing that of all the sun wukongs that you could make a depressed failure that basically everyone hates #it would be the one from a goofy lego show ostensibly about going on adventures with the great sage #like. lmao

[staggbones]

Zoe Monster prom commission for @ladyzerodark!!

#monster prom #monster prom zoe #zoe monster prom #zoe mp #monster road trip #commission #thank you so much for commissioning me dark youre actually the coolest in the world

[journeythroughjourneytothewest]

Big thanks again to everyone who expressed interest in making a Journey to the West reading group a reality! And as part of that, I did want to send out an invite to everyone who seemed enthusiastic about this prospect. Now naturally you should follow or ignore as you like, but if you do decide to join this blog I hope you have a lot of fun with the planned weekly trek through these adventures.

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@ladyzerodark, @diedforourtransgressions, @bluecryptic, @nikofortuna, @loyaltykask, @bi-pisces07, @alienembers, @kiwipopping, @destagen, @marvinprefect42, @crzyimp, @chugg12, @matidream, @hectormybeloved, @casualfireenemy, @crazy-giulia, @imoreoesdue, @nordicwirdo, @wonderingwhatsgoingon, @gamerartistfan08, @rorylow, @smolcrimegoblin, @pointsfortrying, @lopsushi, @monkeyqueen2012, @mavratt, @leptosia-nina, @dandilamp, @tuberosumtater, @junichan, @emmamalga798, @maidenofthecloud, @sasunaru22fy, @birbs-n-cats, @sapphire-monkey, @arcadiaisland48, @nerdy-girl-named-pumpkin, @kiveyrose9064, @fl0ral-inkk, @nightshaderogue, @damn-it-day-dreamer, @jdhfjfkkk, @sixteenthchapel, @anniespostssworld, @lavaflowe, @filet-offish, @lilypalwater, @wettestwraith, @sparrow-in-boots, @kaijufluffs, @sunny-days-and-warm-mournings

#xiyouji #journey to the west #jttw #journey to the west reading group

[creativeafterdark]

Journey to the West Chapter 1 Sketches

(have been posting more on my main ladyzerodark, so I wanted to post on here for this)

My interpretation of the Stone Monkey's birth

And

Sun Wukong getting his name.

Both are two of my favorite moments in chapter one. (My other favorites being him jumping into the waterfall and finding the new home with the monkeys, along with him vowing to find immortality, but I unfortunately didn't end up drawing these due to issues with time, but I may draw them in my own time)

These moments solidified key parts of Sun Wukong to me: his chaotic but (somewhat) respectful nature, his bravery, his love for his family and a desire to learn new things.

I'm going to try to draw more of my favorite moments in future chapters and solidify my own designs for other characters.

@journeythroughjourneytothewest

#sketch #jttw sun wukong #journey to the west #jttw #gotta give my art blog some love lol

[possessedscholar]

Me seeing @ladyzerodark watch Getter Robo:

[ladyzerodark]

Let's do some shameless self promotion

Miss any streams?

Hop one to the youtube where I post most of the vods!

#things dark does #youtube promotion

[shuttershocky]

For that character asks post, Edelgard? If you already got her, Sylvain?

Sylvain

favorite thing about them - He literally leaves his childhood friends and his king because the new professor is hot and then becomes one of the best students in class because he sits at the front and attends every lecture djfpjfpjfpsdjfpsdff

least favorite thing about them - He literally leaves his childhood friends and his king because the new professor is hot and then becomes one of the best students in class because he sits at the front and attends every lecture wsourgwquhdoiwgqdwf

favorite line - “I think Ingrid knocked a tooth out.”

brOTP - with Ingrid. I don’t have her recruited yet but even then they interact so much even after Sylvain leaves the Blue Lions and their dynamic is fun.

OTP - HIS SUPPORTS WITH DOROTHEA ARE SO GOOD

nOTP - The scarecrow he thought was a babe and tried to flirt with until he realized it was an inanimate object. 

random headcanon - Seteth assigned Sylvain’s room to be next to Ingrid’s on purpose because he knew no school rules could force Sylvain to keep it in his pants but the fear of Ingrid breaking down his door with a mace just might.

unpopular opinion - He’s not a scumbag! He’s so sweet in all his interactions with girls even when Byleth isn’t watching! Some girls get hurt because he’s too casual and does not do enough to make it clear it’s only casual and that’s on him, but it’s clearly shown as something he doesn’t mean to do and he regrets it when it happens!

favorite picture of them - I don’t see enough Sylvain art on here actually (I don’t think I’ve seen one period)

song I associate with them - He has a magic jukebox in his room that just plays Careless Whisper 24/7

#ladyzerodark

[xombiebrains]

Since it is Thanksgiving, I have a food related question: do you like to do any cooking or baking and if so what's your favorite thing to make? Happy Thanksgiving! (Also apologies if this has been asked before)

FAVORITE? Comfort foods mostly, So oven fried chicken, mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, stews, soups, roasts and the like! The kinda food that just makes you feel real good. 

Happy Thanksgiving :3

#ladyzerodark #questions

[amber-acrylic]

For the ask game: Mint. My mom and I love baking, so we got tons of recipes lol

YESSSSS can we bake all of them please!!!!!!

#we will have a goddamn mountain of cookies #ask #ladyzerodark

[sketching-shark]

✨🧡🌙 SEND THIS TO TEN OTHER BLOGGERS YOU THINK ARE WONDERFUL. KEEP THE GAME GOING ✨🧡🌙 (I know you just got this, so don't worry about tagging anyone. Your blog deserves a lot of love!)

VERY LATE REPLY BUT HOPEFULLY A GREAT WAY TO START THE NEW YEAR!

@relmint

@journeytothewestresearch

@antidotefortheawkward

@ar-blackshaw

@fansids

@spotsupstuff

@wyverwithy

@sixteenthchapel

@archrui

@void-of-self

#ask game #thanks for the ask ladyzerodark :)

[staggbones]

Oh dear... this isn't gonna end well

Henry was taken aback by what William had said. His brain stumbled before catching up. “William, we made those promises to each other when we were TWENTY! We’re fifty-five now, you’re still holding onto those childish beliefs?” When William didn’t respond, Henry furrowed his brows. “You were my best man and my wedding, you were with me by my side, my best friend for years, still to this day! It’s not my fault you grew crass and cold and forgot what compassion feels like! You should have settled down!” Henry stated. William rolled his eyes. “Henry I was TRYING to settle down! With you! I wanted to support you as best I could, but you couldn’t, you wouldn’t stop for me! I used all my compassion up on you, I couldn’t possible give anymore.” Henry paused, searching William’s face. “What are you saying?” William took a deep breath. “That I love you...I loved..you..But I can’t do it anymore. I can’t keep seeing you hurt yourself like this...and I can’t keep getting hurt either. I’m withdrawing my financial support. Goodbye,” With that, William turned and left the park, walking to his car, not once looking back at Henry. He got in the car and drove away. (William is no longer available to answer questions!)

#ask #fnaf ranger #fnaf ranger william #fnaf ranger henry #ladyzerodark

[journeythroughjourneytothewest]

Hello fellow pilgrims! Based on a few comments I got about weekly reminders for this reading group's weekend "meetings," I though I'd try that out. And so here's some gibbons encouraging everyone to have Chapter 2 of Journey to the West read by this upcoming Sunday, July 23. I look forward to see everyone's art, memes, reactions, and other creative works around then.

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@ladyzerodark, @diedforourtransgressions, @bluecryptic, @nikofortuna, @loyaltykask, @bi-pisces07, @alienembers, @kiwipopping, @destagen, @marvinprefect42, @crzyimp, @chugg12, @matidream, @hectormybeloved, @casualfireenemy, @crazy-giulia, @imoreoesdue, @nordicwirdo, @wonderingwhatsgoingon, @gamerartistfan08, @rorylow, @smolcrimegoblin, @pointsfortrying, @lopsushi, @monkeyqueen2012, @mavratt, @leptosia-nina @dandilamp, @tuberosumtater, @junichan, @emmamalga798, @maidenofthecloud, @sasunaru22fy, @birbs-n-cats, @sapphire-monkey, @arcadiaisland48, @nerdy-girl-named-pumpkin, @kiveyrose9064, @fl0ral-inkk, @nightshaderogue, @damn-it-day-dreamer, @jdhfjfkkk, @sixteenthchapel, @anniespostssworld, @lavaflowe, @filet-offish, @lilypalwater, @wettestwraith, @sparrow-in-boots, @kaijufluffs, @sunny-days-and-warm-mournings, @fuchsia-cardoon, @vshushmshu, @thaylepo, @abyssalfishfish, @depthsofsleep, @whosaidsealscantfly, @asetsgreekname, @collarwiz, @hisroyalmeeko, @angstandhappiness, @genderandanger, @ibelieveinfairytales606, @caelean, @blastflight, @kiusmmx, @eatingeggsoup, @blackchrysalys, @thecrimsoncollective, @voxymoxyboxy, @inuchron, @mori-lazuli

#jttw reading group #jttw book club

[creativeafterdark]

Talked about how I think Sun Wukong would like Hockey on main (@ladyzerodark ), so he's so sketches of Wukong + hockey pals (skadi and ibaraki douji) with quotes from Shoresy.

I plan to do more.

#sketch #jttw sun wukong #jttw x mythology #skadi #ibaraki douji #quotes from Shoresy

[possessedscholar]

Thanks to @ladyzerodark's stream, I have had to confront the fact that Lucario, Smeargle, Nihilego, and Ogerpon, among others, are all officially the same height (3'11").

[ladyzerodark]

Welcome To My Blog

Let's update the pinned post, shall we?

I mainly go by Dark, but I will respond to Zero, Lady or any combination of the three parts of my @.

Pronouns are She/Her, but I'm open to They/Them. 30+ years old

While I try to post/reblog stuff for all ages, I do occasionally post/reblog not so family friendly content at times. I try to tag them as best I can, and I don't mind tagging for triggers.

My artblog: @creativeafterdark

My crossover blog: @darkxcrossover

Other media:

Twitter: rarely use it but I have it

Discord: Friends/long time mutuals only, will not share with anyone I've only spoken with once

Bluesky: New as of today!

Twitch: LadyZeroDark (inactive but used to watch multiple folks, may use in the coming weeks) https://m.twitch.tv/ladyzerodark

Youtube: Past livestreams mostly

My tags:

Ramblings tag: #things dark does

Look at my friend's art: #look at my friend's art

References for writing, drawing, information, what have you: #references

Stuff from the art blog: either #stuff from the artblog OR #stuff from the art blog... I was weird with tagging this lol

Polls: #polls

Main Interests:

Mythology, Anime, Manga, Manhwa, Sharks, Wolves, Cartoons (indie or otherwise), Video Games, Drawing and Writing

Got any questions? Asks are open, just keep in mind I am an adult and work, so I may not be able to respond immediately.

#things dark does #pinned post #intro post #references #stuff from the artblog #look at my friend's art

[shuttershocky]

Scathach for the moba au?

Scathach

Melee

Fast

High damage

Average HP

Average mana pool

Skill 1: Wisdom of Dun Scaith -  Passive. Scathach gains a chance to crit on her attacks, while evading those of her enemies. 

Skill 2: The Land of Shadows - Slipping back into her domain, Scathach gains a speed boost, becomes invisible and can pass through other units for a short amount of time, although anyone with true sight can see her shadow and attack her. While she will not take damage if attacked while in her domain, her pride will force her to leave it and face her enemy, ending the skill early.

Skill 3: Primeval Rune - Scathach amplifies an ally (or herself) with rune magic, increasing their attack speed and movement speed for a short time. 

Noble Phantasm: Gae Bolg Alternative - After a second of readying her aim, Scathach throws her spear of death, dealing massive amounts of damage and stun to the first target it hits. You are almost certainly dead if she snipes you with this. 

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A simple yet brutal carry design, that’s our Shishou. She’s meant to spend time gathering QP and building up her power, sneaking up on enemies using the Land of Shadows and being extremely effective with the Wisdom of Dun Scaith and Primeval Rune once she has the proper items. In the lategame, her ability to instantly delete one enemy with her noble phantasm, Gae Bolg Alternative, makes her team a nightmare to face when she gets the jump on you. 

#FGO MOBA AU #ladyzerodark