darklyelectric

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Hey

I haven’t done anything with this acc in a long ass time Yknow?

Weellll, that’s kind of cause I’ve been using my “side-blog” a lot more (tbh it’s not even a side blog anymore lmao it’s basically my main at this point)

Can’t even hide it at this point but I barely use this anymore

This account is basically dead so..

Yeah, I won’t be really active on this account, hell, I haven’t touched this blog in about 2 and a half months

This’ll probably be my last post on this account

If you still want to follow me go follow @saltyluciodraws

I post BBS art on there, maybe I’ll get to posting Rainbow Six Siege since I’ve recently gotten into that too

Pretty much no overwatch or Pokémon because I’m not as interested in Overwatch and I prefer not to draw Pokémon.

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Wait What No, I Don’t Want Smooches - Submitted by Derpykawaiidog

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Moonstone - Submitted by Anonymous #32354f #30484f #346975 #1ab9db #17efd5 #faffc3

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Gentle Moonlight - Submitted by SeesawSiya

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More Bioshock Infinite & Burial at Sea mobile backgrounds!

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Cafe Rose - Submitted by SeesawSiya

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writing an autistic character when you are not autistic - a masterpost

completely double spaced version on google docs here – this post is more blocky for the sake of people’s dashboards, but still long so people will be less likely to glaze over it. my apologies if that makes it hard to read

things to look for and avoid in an autistic character

• symptoms only manifesting as “nonverbal and rocking” • super smart / living calculator • super dumb / doesn’t understand anything • all the symptoms you can come up with for them are “awkward” and “has special interest(s)” (please do more research) • trains, technology, and/or math as special interests • acting like a child • getting treated like a baby • unreasonably cruel and uncaring about others’ reactions to them being cruel • if they’re comparable to sheldon from the big bang theory, start over • animal comparisons • a lack of feelings • please no stories about what it’s like to be autistic told by allistics

the right way to write an autistic person

• lots of symptoms, including secondary ones not included on a general diagnosis requirement list (here’s a list i rather like that was made by an autistic person – their blog is also a good resource) • having a good amount of general knowledge and actually talking about it (i cannot believe that i have to say this) • talking about things outside of special interests (again…. come on……….) (special interests are usually the default things our brains go to when theres no stimulation or we want to entertain ourselves – it isn’t literally all we think or talk about ever. if a conversation has no connections to a special interest, reconsider having your autistic character bring it up in a context that is not an introduction.) • explicitly expressed to be capable of attraction and romantic feelings – if your character is an adult, add sexual feelings to this point • capable of general functioning, just with a disability that makes it more difficult – not a walking disability (….sigh) • a wide amount of feelings and emotional turmoil (but perhaps only being able to express it in limited ways) • we’re people • just people whose brains are wired differently

things to avoid in research for an autistic character

• autism moms / autism blogs and websites not run by autistic people • any affiliation with autism $peaks means you should walk away and never look back • a scientist trying to create explanations for what autistic people do without actually asking / not mentioning asking autistic people • anything about a cure for autism • a person that “worked with autistic kids” phrased in the same way as “worked with animals” • talking about autistic people as if they are mysteries, are like animals, or are otherwise othered weirdos instead of people

things to look for in research for an autistic character

• actual autistic people talking about their experiences and symptoms • just stick to that and you’re good but it’s hard to find sometimes ngl. just look for the above red flags

things i would personally like to see in an autistic character

• less easy to swallow sadness and more destructive anger. i would love to see a canonically autistic character who was frustrated easily by small things and had trouble communicating why • not a story about being autistic, a story that happens to have a character or characters who are autistic – it isn’t pointed out or questioned, they’re right at home with the rest of the cast and not othered (a la symmetra from overwatch) • intensive sensory issues / small sounds making large reactions • clear communications about not liking x sensory thing (for example being touched) • poor motor skills / clumsiness and not being laughed at for it • walking funny (body bent downwards, walking very fast, walking slowly, big strides, shuffling, stiffness, etc)  – no one treats it as if it’s funny or something totally strange • a big personality that has a presence so they can’t be cast aside (but feel free to have quiet characters too) – if this was along with being nonverbal they would probably leap to being one of my favorite characters ever • a fear of asking for clarification on sarcasm or jokes because of past experiences and an arc about the character becoming more comfortable asking questions

>> if any fellow autistic people want to add something, feel free <<

allistics are encouraged to rb this

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Here are all the designs so far I have for some of the “BBS” members. (I don’t exactly know if three of them could be considered a part of it, but just roll with it) Featuring Jay, Kryoz, SMii7Y, and the new guy, Eli/Asianboy0122 I figured since he appears in their videos every now and then he deserves something Top left has black background, the other two are transparent, top right features Kryoz’s mask.

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Tododokidoki - Submitted by Eclipsed-Pendulum

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The Coast - Submitted by Anonymous

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Paper Lights - Submitted by Windmill-ghost

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Check out Color Supply! The site has inspirational colour palettes from designers & illustrators around the world!

It’s got some tips and tricks about picking colours. They also have a Hex Colour Palette Generator!

(Thanks to @magnetholic for showing us!)

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Here’s my icon, Basically a “prototype” design of SMii7Y I have for him. (All that really changed is the shirt and the flannel pattern, might revert that to this one.)

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Spirit Quartz - Submitted by Marmalade-Skeleton-Gem

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‘I thought I might be bad and I’m sure that it’s true, cause’, I think you’re so good, and I’m nothing like you.“

Sequel to my other piece featuring SMii7Y with similar lyrics. (Song is “Love Like You” featured in Steven Universe, written by Rebecca Sugar.)

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“What’s that….? I can’t seem to-0 follow whWhAAt y-yOu’rE SAyinG…”

Second pic was more for testing out something new.. (a very shitty glitch effect) it looks okay in my opinion but I could’ve done better but I’m limited in my layers unfortunately.

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Update

I will no longer be posting BBS art (or maybe art in general?) on this account due to how messy and unorganized it is. If you wish to follow my art, go follow my side account @saltyluciodraws or ask for my insta!