#rambling

[patchwork-crow-writes]

I just realised something about Rouxls Kaard that's... kinda blown my mind a little.

It always struck me as so odd, how confident he was that we wouldn't be able to beat his "puzzles" in Chapter 1. You know, the ones where you push a block one or two spaces onto a switch. He seems so sure that he has thwarted the Fun Gang, and is genuinely flabbergasted when it's solved in a matter of seconds. The whole thing's set up like a joke - haha, look at how stupid this poser looks, thinking he's outsmarted us with such a basic puzzle we've seen thousands of times before. Honestly, I didn't give it much thought afterwards, aside from the odd titter.

But then I learned about the concept of the Magic Circle - the contract entered into by a game and its player(s) that binds them to follow the rules of that game in order to participate, and ultimately win or lose. For this to work, a set of rules need to be agreed upon beforehand, whether that's by the game telling you what they are, the players coming up with their own, or memorising them through repetition and familiarity.

Now, us gamers have seen block-pushing puzzles like these hundreds, if not thousands of times before, so we already know what the premise of RK's puzzle is - push the block onto the switch. We don't even have to think about it for more than one second before we've fully understood the terms of the "game" we've engaged with him, and trounce it with minimal effort.

So guess what we also don't think about? The fact that Rouxls Kaard does not ever explain what the puzzle actually IS, much less what the rules of the puzzle are. And this is why he seems so damn smug about his "Ultimate" puzzles - because he assumes that we don't know what those rules are, and so will flounder around at a complete loss, and at his complete mercy.

(he also doesn't account for trial-and-error, apparently...?)

Now, this establishes something terrifying - Rouxls is under absolutely NO obligation to tell the participants of his puzzles what the rules of those puzzles actually are. And that's fine when you're dealing with something as rudimentary and ubiquitous as a block-pushing puzzle, but scale up the complexity even slightly and this self-aggrandising Duke of Puzzles could very well become an absolute menace. Which makes me a little concerned about his appearances in future chapters.

And if he ends up becoming a secret boss... then God help us all.

#rambling #deltarune #Rouxls Kaard #meta #theory #analysis

[agent-gladhand]

Shop Update Tomorrow! (Friday, 4/26)

New preorder items, submas washi tape and a matching sticker sheet!

Preorder restock items, submas liked charms (low stock) and acrylic standee!

These'll be in the shop around 12pm EST tomorrow! Preorders will run from April 26th to May 12th, or until low stock items are sold out!

I'll also be running a spring cleaning sale to help make space for new stuff in the shop! All other items besides these will run from April 26th to May 4th!

Thanks so much for your support and enjoying my antics!

#merch info #pkmn #submas #MORE THINGSSSS #i'm hype to make more things now that I work less hours for day job #what if you wanted to make merch but god said 'homie where are you gonna put it' #hence big sale #rambling

[nerves-nebula]

Trying not to contribute to the “frigid asocial asexual” trope but unfortunately I am frigid and asocial and asexual and I love those kinds of characters. Oh well!

#nnstuff #rambling #dotty #groe caluna

[angelboybreakdowns]

ok pacrim time for real this time !!

#rambling

[nostalgicfun]

Assistant: what are you working on?

Me: I'm taking a break. Since I'm stuck at my computer I wanted to do something creative with my time instead of doomscrolling, so I'm learning pixel art! Check it out!

Me: What do you think?

Assistant: ...I think you're very good at writing and should pursue your dream of being a novelist.

#*places this furby in your hands* appreciate him #the colors are all crazy because I don't understand how shading/detailing works yet and the super distinct colors gave me an idea :) #furby #rambling #just being silly

[hiroshotreplica]

i hate telling people shit like "youre never a burden to me, dont worry" cause they CAN be burdens. everyone can be. but saying that is rude. but like in my view i dont really Care how much of a burden they are. even if itd kill me to hang out with them id still do it. cause its worth it. id talk with them for hours to help them through their burdens, shouldering the weight, cause its them. who cares if being around you could rot my flesh off or something, its still you

i guess its like. you having negative parts that are hard to handle or think about is ok. cause that isnt you. youre more than that. you dont let it consume you despite the pain. that's cool, i think

#rambling

[thatoneneuvichiliauthor]

I've seen a few comparisons between Childe and Aventurine, notably regarding how they both have a boss form, but all I can really think about is how something inside of Aventurine would just shatter if he were to see Childe use his Foul Legacy to protect his siblings and preserve their innocence, since he only obtained the power of the cornerstone after he already lost all the ones he loved. All that strength must feel so useless to him, since he never got to put it at the service of his family and Clan.

I mean, falling into the darkest abyss and coming back twisted by its power? You know Aventurine would sign up for that in a heartbeat if it meant that in exchange, his father, mother, and sister could live.

#aventurine #hsr aventurine #childe #genshin childe #honkai star rail #rambling #It kills me that Aventurine has been through so much that he would envy even Childe #Just give this man a break

[batbabydamian]

ita bag setup for c2e2!! :] added the artists below!

a.) Kaichu - carrd

b.) Sonia Liao - tumblr, bigcartel

c.) Kohi & Andie - tumblr, shop

d.) helado_jpg - twitter (bought this pin 2 years ago and it looks like they're past dc since, so not sure they still offer it)

e.) The R Stands for Redemption Zine (pin designed by MarinaXStudios) - zine leftover sales closed and doesn't look like the design is in the artist's shop, but still worth a look! shop

f.) harem37 - instagram

g.) Tsukey - etsy

h.) old charm

i.) lstrikesart - linktree

j.) dewhander - tumblr

k.) komunhorangi - instagram

l.) missing24seven - instagram

#rambling #this was much more tame at nycc lol i was v inspired by other bags #the chaotic nature of them packed to the brim looked sm more fun so i added charms!! #used to think ita bags were cringe but now...i am free...

[seasideoranges]

where’s that meme that’s like “your art improves thanks to your fav character” or something, I think im finally getting a hang of drawing him haha (November 2023 vs April 2024)

#rambling #Sokka #my art #won’t post this in my main art tag

[galactic-rhea]

So Vader and Palpatine are like Frankestein and his monster, but instead of being horrorized by his creation, Palpatine is mildly disappointed that Vader isn't even more evil and cool 🤔

#rambling #silly posting #star wars #anakin skywalker #darth vader #sheev palpatine #palpatine

[houseofevanbuckley]

I had some idea that made me sad last night, and I thought well, why not sharing it here

I’ve seen a lot of fics about the 118 giving the shovel talk to Tommy, and I was wondering what if they pushed too hard?

One is alright, especially from the family or the closest friends, but Tommy receives a visit from each and everyone.

And he welcomes it, takes it as part of the dating process, especially dating into the weirdness that can be the 118.

But it still gets to him, and then Hen and Chimney comes as well and that’s what struck him the most.

They knew him, and they knew how he was and they see how he is now, and he starts to worry. Because maybe they don’t mind having him around them, that they know and see his growth and it’s enough for them, but is it enough for their little brother? For the 118’s baby?

And it makes some doubt grow and fester in his mind. What if he isn’t? Would all these people come to him like that if he was good for Buck? If he was enough?

And he likes Buck so much already, so so much. But maybe, maybe their first date was a sign.

Maybe he should let go of that sun, that is Evan Buckley

And he cancels one of their date, and goes to the one after, but he’s distracted, looking at Buck and seeing if he’s really happy to be here. Except maybe his own attitude is having Buck worried as well and he frowns a little, but he still enjoys the date. They still have a good time.

But that fucking doubt, you know? And he cancels the next date. And another one.

He does run to the 118 when Buck is injured. He can’t even imagine staying away, coming in and checking on that sweet sweet man.

But Buck told the others about the 3 canceled dates and maybe Hen or Eddie make a little remark about it which fuel even more his spiraling mind.

They text a lot still, but it’s still a lot less. It’s not that visible at first, going from 100 texts a day to 90, to 80. It’s a lot more visible when it’s halved, though.

Tommy mopping at the 217, refraining himself from going all in like he wants, like he’s been fucking craving since that first date.

And Lucy fucking snaps. She knows how intense the 118 is, how they can sometimes close rank around one of them and maybe close a little too much, so she decides to visit them and have a few words with them.

Buck who sees it, who hears Lucy talking to them, telling them to fucking ease on the peer pressure, on the expectations, to let Buck&Tommy breath and the 118 wincing because yeah, they may have been a bit heavy-handed with the shovel talks.

Buck who knows his family, and knows that yeah it comes from the heart but their intensity can be off the charts so he leaves with Lucy to go to the 217 and have a talk with Tommy who’s still moping and so distraught until Buck comes up behind him and hug him.

And they talk, they talk for hours, about the shovel talks yes, but also about what it brought back, about past Tommy and his doubts. His fucking doubts that he’s going to taint Buck in some ways and the fear that goes with it, the fear of hurting such a sunny guy and how Tommy would rather hurt them both now with a simple break up even if it’d break his heart than risking to change Buck.

And Buck can’t have that, seeing this strong man being so worried, so vulnerable in front of him, and he kisses him to shut him up. Something that he knows Tommy likes to do to him, and now he absolutely sees why when he sees the little daze look on Tommy’s face.

And they talk some more, and more until they finally, finally, hug it out once it’s all out, once the silent tears finally get out of Tommy’s eyes and taking his worries with them.

They end up at Buck’s loft where they spend the night cuddling and talking, both calling off work the next day when they realize that they talked until 5am and neither of them can handle a shift.

They spend the day in bed around each-other.

#bucktommy #evan buckley #evan buck buckely #tommy kinard #buck x tommy #tommy x buck #911 abc #tevan #evan buck buckley #buck and tommy #rambling #just thinking about that big guy being full of feelings #he may be older but he’s still just a guy and doubts are the fucking worst #evan x tommy #tommybuck #kinley #kinkley

[hellfirecvnt]

After the scene where Lucy gives Cooper the chems and says "Golden Rule, motherfucker." He is eventually taken in by the government where they accuse him of turning over the super duper mart. It would've been so easy for Cooper to be like "it was actually this vault dweller that's super easy to find bc she sticks out like a sore thumb." But he didn't. He told them he did it, and even taunted them further before ultimately killing them.

My theory is he did it because he didn't want them to go after her/kill her. Because Golden Rule, motherfucker.

#fallout #fallout series #cooper howard #the ghoul #lucy maclean #golden rule #rambling #fallout theory #theory #ghoulucy #ghoul #vault dweller #the government #super duper mart

[galesdevoteewife]

Was looking for a pose reference so I went back to take some screenshots and got this and I think... I can't think...... Whatever you want, YES

#🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠 #ended up staring with blank mind #I have all the good reasons to be crazy about this pixel man #MY BOY SO PRETTY #SO LOVE DRUNK #never ever have pixel melt me like this #wanna rule the world? want human sacrifice? anything. you name it #I want him to have everything #gale dekarios #gale of waterdeep #bg3 gale #bg3 #baldur's gate 3 #bg3 ending spoilers #bg3 spoilers #bg3 act 3 spoilers #bg3 screenshots #gale romance #gale x tav #rambling

[nerves-nebula]

Laios first therian president

#nnstuff #rambling #dungeon meshi #laios touden

[angelboybreakdowns]

hey boy

mustard tangerine burgundy flamingo lavender sky sapphire moss emerald void and rainbow

boy thats like every color lasjdnkf also . lying.. you know exactly how we became mutuals /silly

(ask game)

#rainbow. why do you as a man want to have gay sex with another man youre such a fag #asks! #rambling #az #also. i was abt to send you an ask w like almost the exact same colors 😭

[tumblezwei]

Who's y'all's most out there, completely baseless guess on who CRWBY are in talks with? This is mine

#I just think they'd be the most fitting lmao #rambling