#.. kinda

[itsbasill]

something something rodimus can’t sleep during thunderstorms (kitty art inspired by @madamadamiu ‘s lost light cat shelter au, specifically rodimus’ backstory)

also kitty cuddle pile in the moonlight :D

[eohippuu]

been getting really into doctor who lately

[pansy-picnics]

Shipping them but not rlly in a romantic way more just like in a weird fucked up codependent qpr way. Two aroaces in a house together biting each other

[taxidermy-tuesday]

the universe leads (we can only follow)

[stropharian-world]

(I like drawing stupid shit from photos and apply it to OCs)

Original:

[pursued-by-the-squid]

he looks like a wet, traumatized rat and i don't care. i need him

[nollimet]

kris also got a stupid head band out of it too but they didn’t think it was necessary to put on the shirt

[koipepo]

Proper distance (positively, negatively)

[84773ry4c1d]

i freaking love doodling i love u deltarune

[pawberri]

To me, the difference is the intent of the medium or software. A book is not a game persay because it is intended for entertainment, but not play. A choose your own adventure book could be considered a game for this reason. An instruction manual for a ttrpg is a game, or part of a game. An ebook running on ebook software is not a game because it is practical software meant to import books into a digital medium. The software itself is purely practical, whereas video game software is designed for play. However, you could likely create a game that runs on ebook software, the same way you can make a game in excel. Tax software isn't usually a game, but that visual novel that does your taxes is a game because it turns taxes into something you play. A still png isn't usually a game because you don't play it, but a png of a boardgame might be a game if you can play it by moving your cursor around the image. You could also make a practical piece of software that runs on a video game engine if it no longer involves play.

Maybe we could define video games as software intended for play. "Play" is key here rather than entertainment or fun. If you play a game for research, not for fun, you've still "played" it. A professional soccer player is still called a "player" even if he doesn't have fun, and the same goes for esports players. You could also design a game that is meant to be played, but isn't meant to be fun or entertaining. Visual novels with no choices are one thing that has some ambiguity as to whether the user "plays" or "reads" them, but they require the user to do all the things involved in "playing a video game" besides tasks that are traditionally considered "challenging." No one would say they aren't "playing Persona" just because they're currently in the story section pressing A through text. But if a game doesn't have a separate section that has a challenge, some people feel that the impulse to say they "played a game" is wrong. However, the engine these games run on, the way they're interacted with, the way they are paced and controlled, its all within the medium of "game" rather than book or play or movie.

However, you could also mess with these categories. You can imagine someone enjoying taxes by "making a game of it." We usually assume this means adding points and rules and such, but you could simply say,"the game is that I do my taxes, and I win if I finish them." Or you could say "I play taxes" without even having a win state. That's not dissimilar from the rules of playing a visual novel. "The game is that I read the story, and I win if I finish it" or just " "I played Umineko."

Categories be so mutable

Its weird to me when I listen to gamer podcasts or just hear gamers debating and theyre like "the game doesn't really have a core gameplay mechanic you just walk around" likeee... walking around exploring is the core gameplay mechanic then... even in real life there are games where you just walk around and use ur imagination... #pretendmaxxer

[everybody-is-a-lesbian-at-heart]

Is that his reaction to Mydei's death?!?

I'm tweaking the fuck out

[spotsandsocks]

Fuck it Friday

Tagged by @dangerpronebuddie @elvensorceress @tizniz with amazing words. Go take a peep. Now today I’ve tried to make myself a little cover to go with demon!eddie wip (not sure how good it is 🫣) but anyway I needed something to go with chapt 1 that I have decided to post sometime this week. Below the (can I call it) artwork??? and a glimpse into the mind of Eddie at the start of the story.

His current boredom and cynicism isn’t unusual, it happens every millennium or so, he probably just needs a new job, a change of department or something. It’s just he’s lived through a lot and he’s seen the best and worst of humanity over and over again and on bad days like this he can’t help feeling that the corruption of humanity is getting worse, well maybe it’s not worse exactly maybe it’s just more prevalent; population growth and all, it’s probably inevitable, just a statistical situation, more people equals more troubles, more greed, more corruption, you know the usual thing.

Perhaps the percentages stay the same. It’s an interesting idea, maybe he should get someone to look into it? The Statistics Department are always looking for something new to audit, he might suggest it at the next team development day. It would satisfy his curiosity and a new audit idea always goes down well these days.

He’d just like to know the numbers because right now he can’t tell if what he thinks is a reality or the result of his bad mood. A research team could get to the bottom of it but regardless of any potential audit results, the corruption and selfishness he deals with daily just seems bigger, more significant these days. It might be that humans have always been like this, always will be like this, but Eddie can still hope can’t he, that he can help make a difference just a little, even if it’s just for one person somewhere.

His sigh echos around the empty office, he should probably try and find something more cheerful to think about but it’s hard. He can’t even look forward to going home to his son tonight because Chris, unlike him, has a social life and plans. He could call Chim or Hen but truthfully he’s not in the mood for company. Maybe he’ll just sleep on his desk tonight. He tries it out, using his arms for pillows.

He’s slept in worse places.

Anyone want to share?

Also if you want to be tagged for this fic lmk I know AU not everyone’s taste 😘

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[alphaclxwn]

presenting my pride and joy,,, mista’s day off,,,,

[laurens-on-your-side]

Hamburr AND Rwrb

Omg......

Ahhhdhsjsbdienejb

Wheeze. I have no regrets

[green-graham]

I made a new agere wallpaper for myself!!! I’m so happy with how it looks! If you wanna use it too you’re welcome to!