#I forget how much of the lore I create while drawing

[vagueandominousvibes]

Decided to join ArtFight this year for Team Fossil and realised I needed References For My Characters! Who would’ve thought XD

[paper-starz]

PLAYTIME REDESIGNS!

It’s the three versions of beloved dough man! From his original 50s version, to his rebooted 80s and 90s versions!

I had a bit too much fun with these guys. Especially 90s doey, it’s so much fun to draw his expressions!

Rewritten lore under 👇

Doey D. Doughman was Playtime Co.’s second major commercial success! Hitting the toy aisles in the 1950s, “Doey Dough” became the toy marketed towards schools across the nation, teaching kids how to be creative and imaginative. With Playtime Co.’s original recipe, kids won’t have to worry about forgetting to close the lid on the can, because the dough can’t ever dry out!! Here, we see Doey’s original design, a fine and charming fellow marketing the four original colors of “Doey Dough”: blue, red, orange, and yellow!

Luckily, Doey’s Dough expanded its color selection by the 1980s, and with it, Playtime Co. redesigned their beloved mascot! Now he’s sporting a bea-U-tiful rainbow vest, showing off the wonderful new colors! Once again, profits soared! Playtime sold nearly 8 million cans of Doey Dough in 1982 alone, and with that amount of profit meant that there were a LOT of fans.

Playtime Co. was receiving hundreds of letters per day of kids asking when they’re going to see more of their beloved dough man? With so much demand, it would’ve been stupid of the company not to capitalize on that! So on 1984, “Doey the Doughman” series was released out onto the public, and boy did the public adore the lovable living doughman. More than 40 million viewers tuned in to watch Doey teach them the wonders of one’s own creativity, of joy, kindness, and friendship. From there, more merchandise got released, from plush toys to books!

Now that all changed once the 90s began. You see, Playtime Co. wanted to be in the public spotlight again, and while they HAVE been releasing toys, with varying degrees of success, they weren’t as popular as Playtime Co. needed them to be. So, instead of creating a new, innovative toy that kids would love, the company repurposed its beloved mascot Doey, the one that taught kids about love and kindness since the 80s, into a brash, mean-spirited Doughman.

Playtime Co. was finally receiving the attention it so desperately wanted, but not the right kind of attention. Angry fans (both kids and adults alike) sent in hundreds of letters complaining about the awful new changes, some even refused to buy anything Playtime Co. related UNTIL they could fix this issue. This got so bad that it even started to affect PlayTime Co.’s sales, so with no other choice, Playtime Co pulled 90s Doey Dough away from store shelves and replaced it with the memorable 80s version. This era is often referred to as the “Playtime Company’s Doh-sastor”.

To this day fans often wonder why Playtime Co. decided on redesigning their once colorful and fun mascot to something “unoriginal”, “bland”, and “boring” compared to its predecessors. Perhaps this is due to the time period, where many shows at this time were a lot more “edgy” than the cute and pastel cartoons that came before. Perhaps we’ll never know!

Huggy, Kissy, and Doey redesigns

Yarnaby!

[earthlybeam]

Hi, I was wondering if I could request how Elrond and whatever other elves you want to use would react to a reader who had ice powers kind of like Elsa? I've always kind of wondered how they would react! Thank you!

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Elrond, thranduil Versions below.

📜 𝓔𝓵𝓻𝓸𝓷𝓭

Elrond’s reaction to someone with ice powers.

✶ Elrond’s initial reaction would be calm and measured, though his eyes might widen slightly as he processes the sight of your abilities. He would see them not as a threat but as a gift to be understood. He would say something like “Fascinating. Your powers are a rare and beautiful manifestation of the world’s deeper mysteries. Such gifts must be wielded with care, meleth nín. I sense a connection between you and the elements that runs deeper than mere chance.” He would encourage you to share the story of how you discovered your powers and assure you that Rivendell is a safe place for you to explore them.

✶ If you were struggling to control your abilities, Elrond would take a nurturing and methodical approach to help you master them. “To command such power, one must find balance within. Let us begin with calm, deliberate focus. Breathe deeply, Mellon. The frost that resides in you is not a curse, but a reflection of your spirit.” He would likely draw on his vast knowledge of ancient magic and lore, finding parallels in the powers of Arda to help guide you. Elrond, being a lover of beauty and the natural world, would often express quiet awe at the sight of your powers.

“Your touch is as the winter winds, sharp and unyielding, yet delicate and serene. Few can claim mastery over such a force, lirimaer.” He might ask you to demonstrate your abilities during one of your private walks in Rivendell, fascinates by the way you shape frost and snow.

✶ If your powers ever put you in danger or attracted unwanted attention, Elrond would become fiercely protective. “Your abilities, while extraordinary, may draw the gaze of those who seek to exploit them. I will ensure no harm comes to you, melethril nín. Stay by my side, and trust that I will guide you to safety.” He might spend time researching the origins of your abilities, seeking ways to safeguard you from harm.

✶ If you ever expressed fear or shame about your ice powers, Elrond would offer words of wisdom and reassurance. “Do not fear what sets you apart, Mellon. The powers you possess are neither curse nor burden. They are a song of nature, written uniquely for you. Let me show you how to embrace them, rather than fear them.” He would hold you close, brushing away your tears with a gentle touch, whispering softly in Elvish to soothe your worries.

✶ Elrond would occasionally find quiet moments to admire your powers, linking them to your bond. “Your ice dances like the stars reflected on the waters of Imladris. I could watch you create forever, lirimaer, for you bring beauty to the cold and stillness to the chaos.” He might wrap you in his cloak after you’ve used your powers, ensuring you are warm and cared for, a quiet smile gracing his lips.

✶ If you used your ice powers to protect Rivendell or aid in a dire situation, Elrond would respond with gratitude and pride. “You have proven yourself not only powerful but courageous. Rivendell stands because of your strength, Mellon. Words cannot convey the depth of my gratitude… or my love for you.” He might even propose a celebration in your honor, ensuring you feel valued and appreciated.

✶ Elrond would ultimately see your abilities as a gift and a reflection of your unique spirit. He would often remind you of their beauty and your strength. “Your powers are but an extension of your soul. They are as much a part of you as the stars are to the night sky. Never forget that I love all that you are—your power, your grace, and your heart.” Elrond would remain calm, supportive, and deeply loving, embodying his role as a steadfast protector and wise guide. He would never let you feel alone in your struggles or triumphs, always cherishing the unique bond you share.

꒷꒦︶꒷꒦︶ ๋ ࣭ ⭑꒷꒦꒷꒦︶꒷꒦︶ ๋ ࣭ ⭑꒷꒦꒷꒦︶꒷꒦︶ ๋ ࣭ ⭑꒷꒦

Extra bonus

If you accidentally caused Elrond to slip on ice during training, If you immediately apologise version.

✶ As Elrond’s boots lost their grip on the icy ground you had inadvertently created, there was a fleeting moment where time seemed to stretch. His arms flailed ever so slightly—a rare loss of composure for the Elf-lord—before he landed unceremoniously on the ground, a muffled “hnnngh” escaping him as he hit his tailbone.

✶ The silence that followed was profound. Elrond sat there for a beat longer than necessary, his eyes fixed straight ahead as though contemplating the inevitability of fate itself. Slowly, gracefully, he straightened his posture, brushing off his robes with methodical precision, as if willing the indignity of the moment to disappear.

His piercing gaze then turned to you, calm but weighted with the authority of an Elf who has endured the trials of ages. He arched an elegant brow, his tone quiet but firm, laced with that distinct combination of wisdom and disappointment that only Elrond could muster. “I presume this… unfortunate mishap was unintentional?” You sputtered out an apology, your face heating under his gaze, but his eyes narrowed slightly.

✶ “An apology, while courteous, does little to remedy the consequences of carelessness. Precision is as vital as power, especially for one who wields such abilities.” If you stammered further, looking increasingly flustered, his expression would soften slightly—though not without a sigh of exasperation. He rose to his feet, brushing off the last remnants of snow with an elegant flick of his wrist, and regarded you with measured patience.

✶ “Compose yourself. This is a learning opportunity, not a catastrophe. Though next time, I would appreciate it if the lesson did not involve me as a test subject.”

However, if you couldn’t suppress a laugh at the sight of the mighty Lord of Rivendell losing his footing, his reaction would shift ever so slightly. His lips would press into a thin line, his eyes narrowing in a way that suggested he was weighing whether to reprimand you or let it slide. After a long pause, he might say in an arch tone “I am pleased to provide you with such amusement. Shall we now continue with your training, or do you require another display of my supposed ‘clumsiness’ to lighten the mood further?”

✶ Despite the stern rebuke, a faint, almost imperceptible smirk might tug at the corner of his lips as he turned away, ever so slightly betraying his amusement at the absurdity of the situation. Later, when the moment had passed and he was sure you were no longer dwelling on his fall, Elrond might quietly mutter under his breath “It seems I must tread carefully around you—both figuratively and literally.” Even with his pride bruised (along with perhaps his tailbone), his wisdom and kindness would shine through, ensuring you knew he wasn’t truly angry—but that you had best take greater care in the future.

꒷꒦︶꒷꒦︶ ๋ ࣭ ⭑꒷꒦꒷꒦︶꒷꒦︶ ๋ ࣭ ⭑꒷꒦꒷꒦︶꒷꒦︶ ๋ ࣭ ⭑꒷꒦

If you accidentally caused Elrond to slip on ice during training, if you laughed Version.

✶ The scene unfolded in a split second—a perfect storm of unfortunate timing and misplaced focus. You’d been practicing your ice powers, intent on perfecting your technique, when an errant sweep of frost glazed over the ground behind you. Unbeknownst to you, Elrond, composed as always, was striding purposefully across the training ground, his long robes billowing slightly behind him.

✶ The faint crunch of his first step onto the slick surface was your only warning. Time seemed to slow as the Elf-lord’s confident stride faltered. His foot slid forward, his other boot scrambling for purchase. For a brief, precarious moment, his arms flailed—graceful yet uncharacteristically uncontrolled—as he attempted to regain his balance. And then gravity won. With an unceremonious thud, Elrond landed squarely on his tailbone, the impact softened slightly by the flowing fabric of his robes but no doubt bruising both body and pride.

✶ The silence was deafening. For a moment, Elrond remained seated on the icy ground, as if contemplating the absurdity of what had just occurred. He exhaled a measured breath, his expression unreadable as he tilted his head skyward, clearly summoning every ounce of his legendary composure. Then, his gaze shifted to you. You were frozen—not in fear or guilt, but because you had made the fateful choice to laugh.

✶ It started as a snort, barely contained, but quickly escalated into full-blown laughter that echoed across the training grounds. The sight of the dignified Lord of Rivendell sprawled on the ground, paired with the sheer improbability of it, was too much for you to bear.

✶ Elrond’s brows lifted, and his eyes narrowed imperceptibly. Slowly, with the measured precision of someone determined to salvage his dignity, he rose to his feet, brushing snow from his robes as if the entire episode had been a minor inconvenience rather than an epic humiliation. His piercing gaze locked onto yours, cool and sharp. “You find this amusing?” His tone was deceptively calm, though his eyes glinted with something between irritation and incredulity. Still laughing, you nodded, struggling to catch your breath. Elrond arched an elegant brow, his lips pressing into a thin line. “I see that my misfortune provides you with no small amount of joy.”

✶ He stepped forward—carefully this time—and folded his arms, his voice lowering into a tone that was somehow both stern and dryly amused. “Perhaps next time, I shall ensure you are the one testing the durability of the ice.” Despite his words, there was a faint, almost imperceptible twitch at the corner of his mouth, as if he was fighting the urge to chuckle at the sheer absurdity of the situation. With a long-suffering sigh, he added, “Let us hope this incident inspires you to refine your aim—before I am forced to reconsider my role as your training partner.”

✶ As he turned to resume the session, he muttered under his breath, just loud enough for you to hear: “I have faced dragons, warlords, and the wrath of Sauron himself. Yet it is ice that humbles me.” Though his pride may have taken a hit, Elrond’s composed nature ensured that the moment—embarrassing as it was—would be forgiven. But the next time you practiced, you couldn’t help but notice him treading much more cautiously around you.

🍷𝓣𝓱𝓻𝓪𝓷𝓭𝓾𝓲𝓵

Thranduil’s reaction to someone with ice powers.

𐂂 Thranduil would likely be intrigued but cautious at first. He is not one to trust strangers easily, especially those with powers that rival his understanding of nature and magic. He would observe you carefully, silently calculating whether you posed a threat to his kingdom. His first words might be sharp and commanding: “Your power is… unnatural. For what purpose have you come to my realm?” Despite his reserved demeanor, Thranduil is perceptive. He would quickly discern whether you were an ally, a threat, or simply someone seeking refuge.

𐂂 Thranduil, being a lover of beauty, would find your abilities mesmerizing once he sees them in action. If you used your powers to create something elegant—a frozen flower or intricate sculptures—his icy exterior would soften, and he might even offer subtle praise “It seems your talent lies not just in destruction, but in creation. Such beauty rivals the gems of my treasury. However, if your powers were uncontrolled or destructive, his reaction would be less forgiving. He would likely command you to suppress them until you learned control “You risk much with your recklessness. Restrain your power, or I will see to it myself.”

𐂂 Once Thranduil grows to trust you, he would take a protective stance, especially if others misunderstood or feared your abilities. If someone in his realm reacted negatively to your powers, he might defend you in his imperious way “Do not speak of what you do not understand. This one walks under my protection.” He might even offer his own wisdom to help you control your abilities, given his centuries of experience with magic and his deep connection to nature “Your power is a force of nature, as wild as the winds of the north. Learn to guide it, and you will master it instead of being mastered by it.”

𐂂 Thranduil, having suffered great loss, might find a kinship with you if your powers were tied to isolation or emotional pain. He would recognize the toll it takes to carry such a gift and might open up about his own struggles, particularly his wife’s death and the isolation of ruling. In private moments, he might say something like “You carry the weight of your gift as I carry the weight of my crown. It is a burden, but it can also be a strength. Do not let it isolate you as I once did.”

𐂂 Thranduil’s love for gems and natural beauty might extend to a fascination with your powers, especially their connection to ice, which he might see as an extension of the purity and elegance of his woodland kingdom. He might request a demonstration in private, his tone carrying a mix of command and curiosity “Show me what you can do, but do not waste it on frivolity. I wish to see the true potential of your gift.”

𐂂 If you shared a close bond with Thranduil, he would find your powers both captivating and comforting. In private, he might admit that your abilities remind him of the beauty and danger of the world outside his forest—a world he has long shielded himself from. He might encourage you to use your powers to create beauty within his kingdom, such as shimmering ice sculptures or frost-laden groves, saying “You bring a new kind of splendor to my halls. Perhaps it was fate that led you here.” In moments of intimacy, he would find your cold touch oddly soothing, a contrast to his warmth. He might even tease, “Even your touch carries the chill of winter, yet I do not mind it.”

𐂂 If your powers were used in defense of his realm, Thranduil would admire your strength and precision. Watching you wield ice in battle would earn his respect, and he might acknowledge you as a worthy ally “Few could face such danger and emerge unscathed. You have proven yourself worthy of my trust.” If you fought recklessly or endangered his people, however, he would not hesitate to confront you “Your power is great, but do not let it cloud your judgment. The lives of my people are not a game to be risked.”

𐂂 Thranduil, who prizes control and order, would likely see your ice powers as a representation of something he struggles with—emotions he buries, or desires he denies. He might subtly see your mastery of ice as a reflection of his own attempts to master himself, and this could deepen his respect for you. Over time, your presence might even thaw his emotional walls, leading him to trust and rely on you more deeply. Thranduil’s reaction to someone with ice powers would evolve from initial caution to admiration and, eventually, to a deeper connection if trust were established. His responses would be shaped by his love of beauty, his protective nature, and his own struggles with loss and isolation.

꒷꒦︶꒷꒦︶ ๋ ࣭ ⭑꒷꒦꒷꒦︶꒷꒦︶ ๋ ࣭ ⭑꒷꒦꒷꒦︶꒷꒦︶ ๋ ࣭ ⭑꒷꒦

Extra bonus

If you accidentally caused Thranduil to slip on the ice during training, When you immediately apologise version.

𐂂 Thranduil moved with his usual elegance across the training grounds, his sharp gaze assessing your progress with your ice powers. The lesson had been going well—until, in a moment of focus (or perhaps distraction), you iced over the ground near his path. Unaware of the treacherous patch, Thranduil stepped forward, his boots losing traction. For a fleeting, surreal moment, the Elvenking’s arms flailed slightly before he unceremoniously slipped and fell, landing on the icy ground with a soundless, undignified thud.

𐂂 A sharp intake of breath pierced the air, followed by the heaviest silence you’d ever experienced. The weight of his indignation pressed down harder than any glare, though you dared not meet his eyes just yet. He remained perfectly still for a second, as if deciding whether to pretend this had never happened or to banish you on the spot. Then, with an impossibly regal calmness, he pushed himself to his feet, brushing off the icy residue from his robes with deliberate precision. When he finally turned his piercing gaze to you, the mixture of irritation and incredulity was palpable. His voice was smooth but razor-sharp. “Did you mean to humiliate me, or is this a testament to your lack of control?”

𐂂 Your heart sank. “I-I… I’m so sorry, my lord!” you stammered, utterly mortified. “It was an accident—I didn’t see you there—” He raised a hand to silence your frantic explanation, his eyes narrowing slightly. After a moment of silence, he spoke again, his tone as cold as the ice beneath his feet. “An apology does not undo a bruise to one’s pride… or one’s back.” The corner of his mouth twitched ever so slightly, but it was gone as quickly as it appeared. Whether it was amusement or annoyance, you couldn’t quite tell.

𐂂 “I’ll—I’ll fix it right away!” you blurted, flustered, as you waved your hands to melt the ice. Thranduil let out a quiet sigh, and the sharpness in his expression softened just enough to make you feel a little less like a guilty child before a stern parent.

“Compose yourself. Your guilt is punishment enough.” Despite his composed demeanor, you could swear there was the faintest flicker of amusement in his eyes as he watched your flustered attempts to fix the situation. “Truly, my lord, I didn’t mean for—”

“Enough,” he interrupted, raising a hand with a regal flick of his wrist. “What is done is done. But let this be a lesson—not all missteps can be undone so easily. Control yourself, or one day, you may bring down more than a king.”

𐂂 As he turned to walk away, his usual grace restored, you could have sworn you heard him mutter under his breath, just loud enough for you to catch “Though, I suppose not all kings can claim to have been felled by ice… how novel.” It wasn’t quite forgiveness, but it was the closest thing to humor you’d ever seen from Thranduil. Still, you made a silent vow to never let your powers get the better of you in his presence again.

𐂂 Later Reflection Thranduil is a deeply introspective individual, and even a moment as minor as slipping on ice would likely stick in his mind.

꒷꒦︶꒷꒦︶ ๋ ࣭ ⭑꒷꒦꒷꒦︶꒷꒦︶ ๋ ࣭ ⭑꒷꒦꒷꒦︶꒷꒦︶ ๋ ࣭ ⭑꒷꒦

If you accidentally caused Thranduil to slip on the ice during training, If you laugh version.

𐂂 The moment Thranduil’s boots lost their purchase on the slick ice, time seemed to slow. The mighty Elvenking, known for his elegance and poise, flailed for a fraction of a second before landing on his back with a muted thud, his long, silver hair pooling around him like a fallen star. The regal silence that followed was heavy, broken only by the faint rustling of the trees as if the forest itself held its breath.

𐂂 You couldn’t help it. A laugh bubbled up unbidden, escaping before you could stop yourself. The sight of the dignified Thranduil sprawled on the ground was too much, and once you started laughing, it was impossible to stop. You clamped your hand over your mouth in a futile attempt to stifle the sound, but your shoulders shook with mirth. Thranduil rose slowly, brushing himself off with all the composure of someone who had not just fallen unceremoniously. His piercing blue eyes fixed on you, colder than the ice beneath his feet.

𐂂 “You find this amusing?” His tone was quiet, dangerously so, and you immediately realized your mistake. You tried to stop laughing, but the image of his startled expression when he fell replayed in your mind, and another giggle slipped out before you could catch it.

If you was a stranger

𐂂 If you were a stranger or someone new to him, his glare would have frozen you where you stood. He straightened to his full height, his voice sharp enough to slice through the chill air. “Perhaps next time, I shall return the favor and see how amusing you find it.”

If you close to him

𐂂 But if you were someone close to him—someone he trusted or held affection for—his reaction might be slightly more forgiving. Though his initial glare was just as sharp, the faintest twitch of his lips betrayed him. He let out a long-suffering sigh, pinching the bridge of his nose as if summoning the patience of the Valar themselves. “Enjoy this moment while it lasts,” he murmured, his voice low but laced with a rare, sardonic humor. “I assure you, it will not happen again.” Despite his icy demeanor, there was a flicker of something else in his eyes—perhaps the faintest hint of amusement, buried deep beneath his pride. As he turned away, his robes swishing elegantly, he added under his breath, “Mortals… so easily entertained.” You couldn’t help but smile. Whether he admitted it or not, you knew Thranduil would likely never let you live this moment down—but secretly, you suspected he’d carry the memory with a touch of humor as well.

꒷꒦︶꒷꒦︶ ๋ ࣭ ⭑꒷꒦꒷꒦︶꒷꒦︶ ๋ ࣭ ⭑꒷꒦꒷꒦︶꒷꒦︶ ๋ ࣭ ⭑꒷꒦

[adacatlovelace]

Okay I think I finally understand Emesis Blue. Major Spoilers below.

So the first thing you have to understand about Emesis Blue is that, while it seems to change a lot of TF2's lore at first, it simply grounds it in reality to examine how such an wacky insane world could be possible and the ramifications of many things we simply take for granted.

It begins with the CEO of Helix Industries funding a respawn machine to give Redmond and Blutarch bodies for their outrageously long gravel war. It works through the use of time manipulation, bring a person back from death by rewinding their timeline back to when they were alive. This can also be done multiple times to create copies of people. However, their consciousness still dies, leaving them to experience an eternity, driving them insane. This is the "Respawn Gap" the time between death and respawn. This is treated with Diazapam disguised as Valium to make them forget the respawn gap

10 people are found to be respawn compatible, but the nameless DOD solider/10th class was subjected to the respawn gap so much that they'd immediately kill themselves upon respawn. However, soldier became the perfect candidate for all the tests done. He didn't need to take the diazapam because his mind was already broken. (As an aside, I dont think the soldier in Emasis Blue actually served in the military. Hell, soldiers whole thing is thinking that he did because he's an absolute lunatic)

At some point, Archibald stepped down from Helix, leaving the faceless man in black in charge while Archibald took over running Builders League for Blutarch Mann. Still needing someone to do his dirty work, he hires Spy as his right hand man, tasking him with first executing Heavy, Sniper and Scout for "Treason" (Not clear what actually caused it, but those three are important)

Meanwhile, the Conagher Slaughterhouse is converted from a testing site for the respawn machine to a disposal site for the many corpses from both testing and the gravel wars, run the Conagher "brothers" two flawed respawn clones of the engineer.

On top of this, the Man in Black utilized it to continue research the means of true immortality, without the flaws of the respawn machine. To accomplish this, he brings in a Red Medic as well as Sniper and Heavy, previously killed by BLU and now working with the man in Black. Alongside them, he also brings in a respawn clone of Ludwig, the Plague Doctor or M, as well as Pyro, who likely took the job out of their own sadistic nature.

It blurs the line between Ludwig and M becuase the fact of the matter is that they are the same person, M simply being a version of Ludwig that didn't have the madness brought on by the Respawn Gap. Unfortunately for Scout, the respawn machine malfunctions and he's officially fired from BLU. Not wanting to take the hit lying down, he plans on taking legal action against BLU, either risking drawing attention to Helix or simply causing trouble for BLU. As a result, M and Pyro are sent to make him disappear.

However, like the darkness that Ludwig is constantly fighting, theres still a trace of good in M. Like M from the movie, he wanted the death to end so he works to bring Ludwig to Conagher Slaughterhouse, knowing Spy and Soldier to follow them and for them to learn the truth.

At the same time, information about the respawn testing is begins to surface and Archibald needs to disappear for a bit, planning on using the respawn machine at the slaughterhouse to come back when things either clear up or he can make an escape. However, the respawn machine in the slaughterhouse had whatever device was responsible for the time manipulation previously moved somewhere else that needed it and needed to be transported back by Heavy.

So the events of Emesis BLU happen, M locking Archibald in the dungeon to trap him so that he could be found and likely killed by Spy. Various time anomalies happen due to the presence of the briefcase. Everything comes crashing down and Ludwig shoots himself knowing that M is still out there, waiting to enact the final part of his plan. M kills Spy, Soldier kills Blutarch (and inadvertently Redmond) M crashes his ambulance, and Medics fractured soul finally finds peace in the afterlife.

However, like demo says "Our true enemy has yet to reveal himself" referring to the man in black.

[creationandcalamityau]

Andrew and...Andrew??? Yeahhh

So I decided to draw Andrew Harper and his very outdated design. To differentiate the both of them, I'll call his old design Drew for now (even though Andrew also goes by Drew sometimes too uhhh just forget about that XD)

It's hard to believe these are both the same person.

More yapping under the cut!

The reason I wanted to talk more about Andrew and his origins in the early versions of this AU is that yesterday marked the 1st anniversary of when I created him (February 1, 2024, to be specific is when I created his first concept art) Happy late birthday buddy!!

So for those who don't know, Andrew Harper was originally going to be evil in the earliest drafts of the fanfic. He was a vengeful creature with violent tendencies. He was honestly almost as bad as Joey himself. Which is wild to think of now that he's changed completely. Drew (as I'll call him to avoid confusion) was inspired originally by the once-popular theory of the ink demon being Joey Drew. Though BATDR clearly disproves this theory, I like the concept. I wanted a character who was like Joey but not actually him.

So then I remembered, "Hey, memory Joey exists!" and wondered how Joey managed to actually create memory Joey. Because I am not sure if he has a soul, or even truly what he is. He's stated to be a ghost or in his own words "A Memory." so I took this idea and was like "There had to be a prototype for Memory Joey." Thus Drew exists.

Joey to me comes across as the type of guy who wants to be immortal in his own creation. This lore is actually still very much canon to Andrew's backstory, but it was also the same backstory for Drew, though he had hardly any depth at this point.

Drew's backstory goes as follows; He was a sort of "Prototype of Memory Joey." A clone basically, but a very imperfect one. He was very similar to how Twisted Alice acts in many parts of the plot, wanting to become better than Joey Drew himself. He was very selfish and terrible overall. Not a chill dude.

When I was writing him in Charlie's section of the Creation and Calamity Fanfic, things shifted from Drew being evil to being just another victim of Joey's stupidity. Which is how Andrew Harper was born.

Andrew Harper was created in a similar way to Drew but I changed a bit of his backstory, providing him more of a personality than just "Angry Employee Who Got Screwed Over By Joey Drew" which was basically all he had to him. Andrew really started to grow on me while I wrote scenes with him in them. I got attached more to him being something other than an evil creature.

The whole thing about him being a clone of Joey is kind of less explicitly there in his current design. I like to believe it's because Joey is not smart and didn't realize it wasn't going to work.

Andrew himself actually doesn't really have many features of Joey at all, in fact, he's got more features from the Ink Demon than Joey. Kind of funny how that works. If I'm being fully honest I have no clue how the process of making someone into an ink clone of yourself works so this is really vague on purpose uhhhh yeah...

Andrew like Drew was also seen as a failure by Joey Drew, however, Andrew was mostly angry about the fact his identity was ripped from him. Drew was angry because he wasn't perfect.

I prefer Andrew over Drew. Andrew is more tragic than just evil because, idk he's angry or whatever Drew had going on.

For those who actually have no clue about Andrew Harper and have not understood a thing about this post, that's okay. I can try to summarize his current lore for you (Without going into too much detail cause his prequel will do that)

Andrew Harper is my oc and a major character in the fanfic for this AU. Andrew was an animator at the studio and a cartoonist. He was a hard worker, got things done on time, overall a good guy. He met his future wife Delilah after she was hired as an animator at the studio as well and took the vacant seat beside him.

The two of them got along well and Andrew clearly was very terrible at hiding that he had a crush on Delilah. Delilah and him both got married on May 6th, 1936 and got the date engraved in their wedding rings (THIS IS AN IMPORTANT DETAIL.)

As the studio starts going downhill and the checks don't seem to come in on time anymore, Andrew gets asked by Joey Drew for a deal of sorts. Andrew is reluctant but agrees, confused as to why Joey would pick him. There wasn't really any reason for him to be chosen, Joey just sucks.

Without going into far too much detail, the next thing Andrew knows is that he's become an ink creature. He is deemed as a failure by Joey who locks him in a room for the time being.

One day Andrew hears Delilah asking Joey about her missing husband and Andrew is unable to leave the room to tell her he's still alive. Joey lies to Delilah and basically just tells her Andrew is dead (he just says he's not sure but essentially Delilah takes it as he's dead for good)

Somewhere down the line, Andrew breaks out of the rooms Joey keeps trying to put him in, and he runs off into the studio, finding his way into The Cycle. There he struggles to remember who he once was.

The majority of his prequel story I will one day write will explore what he does during this time along with how he and Delilah met and all that.

During the main events of the fanfic he serves as a friend to Sammy and Charlie and helps them escape Twisted Alice and ends up remembering his past a bit more as time goes on.

He later on reunites with Delilah who is now a Lost One and they, after the events of Wilson taking over the cycle, take over what remains of Sammy's cult of followers. (THE LOST ONE SUPPORT GROUP is what it basically is now lol)

But yeah that's him. The silly guy. Feel free to ask questions about him lol. I don't mind. I am horrible at explaining things sometimes so I hope this was clear enough.

I have no idea what this post is but I'm giving it a new tag probably "From the Archives" will be the tag. All oc yapping posts are going to be tagged this from now on.

[eclipsingsolace]

Murder Drones: Echelons (AU) Announcement: Out Now!

AKA: Echelons of Eternity I'm still fine tuning how I'm going to format it to be as digestible as possible as this will be my first delving into writing fan fics. It is going to mean the world to me to just have the bare minimum of engagement and any and all critics and advice is appreciated. So, lets get to the meat and potatoes, look out here for my amateur drawings and music recommendations here as well, but here's the link to AO3 https://archiveofourown.org/users/EclipsingSolace

A synopsis into the series. What is Echelons of Eternity? Echelons of Eternity is a sequel fan fiction for Murder Drones, that uses my head canons I've extrapolated from as much of the main series as much as possible with a few additions to make the lore basically all make sense. With a side quest to expand the universe as well as greater Copper-9 to feel more fleshed out and lived in. It takes place in 3077, a little over 5 years after the Fall of the Absolute Solver, for the most part peace has returned to the planet and our Protagonists have settled into regular lives. With most of their backstory of how their lives are going now and how they got their jobs being set up in the first few chapters. However a new malevolent force is quickly approaching Copper-9, The Legion, a mysterious autonomous Drone Army bringing siege to the exoplanet. The story will be split into a few arcs with the first one focusing mostly on N and V once everything is set up. Fleshing out their woefully underdeveloped characters. Will our Heroes be able to defeat this new threat? Or will the dark secrets they uncover drive them to turn against the very things they used to hold dear? 😈 What about our beloved characters, what's up with them? Uzi: Is now a graduated Drone Technician specializing in Body Science. Her main goal is to create a society for her people that allows for much more freedom of expression of their bodies that Humanity wouldn't have dared let them if they were still around. Her prototype, is actually her mother who is now Half Disassembly Drone and Half Worker Drone, showing that her thesis can work, and perhaps one day any Drone can have the body that feels the most comfortable to them no matter how modulated. N: Is attempting to become an artist and musician, but he has quite a lot to learn still and is trying his best to juggle his hobbies between his current job as a delivery boy, and of course being the best boyfriend he can be for Uzi. V: Is a WDF Enforcer, primarily in the Recon Division. Her job is to escort Caravans, Trade Deals, and Expeditions, to scour the wastes of Cooper-9 and reestablished good ties with the other colonies that still cling to life. J: Is the Lead Interior Project Manager for the WDF's internal affairs, we get into how she returned to the colony partway in, but among her strained relations with everyone, she just wants to meet quota and get her oil at the end of the day. Hence why she choose a purposefully cushy job inside the colony. Thad: Is a WDF Door Guard, protecting the interior of the colony, and he does a damn good job at it. He also plays football still in his off-time with his buddies from high school. I wont forget about Thad. Lizzy: Is a News Anchor but she acts more like an Influencer than anything. Making sure all the new fashion trends, developing news stories, and general happenings are streamed to all the denizens of the colony and up to her snuff. She is also the loving girlfriend to V and unfortunately usually the babysitter for Sparky. Sparky: is the dear Anti Drone Sentinel pet to Lizzy and V, while he's primarily mellowed out about Lizzy in the past few years, he is still a HANDFUL to say the least and diminutive Lizzy isn't really up to the task of wrangling a very excitable Sentinel most times, but she does so anyways since V is often away most days. He has a really good relationship with Thad though and together they keep the colony safe. Khan Doorman: remains the Head of the WDF and is the de-facto Co-Mayor of Outpost 3, he handles most of the correspondence and logistics of the WDF and is the figurehead for the colony with his newfound fame after the fight against Cyn. Nori Doorman: Recently given a new body, Nori has quickly rose through the ranks of the Outpost. Joining Khan's WDF she is now his Deputy Leader of the WDF and the other Co-Mayor of the colony, handling most of the actual correspondence and logistics with the interior affairs, she and J have a bit of a stressed relationship for reasons that will be gotten into.

Cyn/ The Absolute Solver: is still housed (secretly) in Uzi's tail. It's been too long and things have been too quiet lately....The Great Consumer must be up to something....surely?

The Legion: An autonomous military force sent to Copper-9 in droves, who they are and what they are remains a mystery but one of their intentions are clear. They have a vested interest in the Disassembly Drones and everything there is to know about them., and considering how similar they look to them, there is some connect that our heroes must find out before all is lost.

[fountian-of-youth]

Welcome to the fountian of youth project !

Here you will be meeting Entity/z- 013253 -

Case file here

Badges

Bad end file here

Mantis allo!

Timeline info

Ascended form

Cons of immorality

And appearance insert here

His room /kitchen area

This is a rp blog drama , action or friendly conversation are very much welcomed !!

Of course if you wish to talk to the doctor you can !

Dr. kraken , the founder of fountain of youth and one to have created the serum allo was injected with .

Insert image here

Case file here

Bad end file here

Ascended form

Kraken lore (updated )

Kraken's analysis

Rules

° you must be strictly 18+ to interact with this blog since it will dive into very serious and adult topics by that like murder , gore and trauma of any kind

° for the love of God pls keep things fucking sfw. I will not fucking stand straight up NSFW questions regarding pregnancy and weird fetishes

° keep things mostly in the pressure world pls I don't mind other random questions but I'm getting tired of thinking how things would work. Pose it as games only.

° joked are jokes but if I do much see another joke disguising a kink you are getting blocked , yes even evil gays have a line they won't draw and shockingly there a real person controlling this (I have cursed knowledge of forbidden things do not make me have a flash back )

° please don't control my OCS feelings or actions (unless your Melinda ) and generally be respectful cause they are my oc only I know their reaction

° I have a busy life so pls don't spam me with ask or tags , I'll reply in my own time but if I do forget pls do tag me or remind me in dm ! I'll try to respond as best I can

° I'm ok with hurting the two and trying to kill them since allo's immortal and kraken kinda a cyborg but don't go too far that or borders healthy obsession

° I don't mind fanart or art in ask! Pls send it helps me picture the interactions better

°other than that you're good to go ! If you want to discuss plots and ideas for our chats/rps dm me! I love to plot and go into character development!

Additional stuff

@creator-of-creativious is my other main blog where I'll post art or random posts not related/ related to this account

I'll be using hashtags to keep our rps in like of these : #fountainofyouthproject, allo, allo nanol , Dr. Kraken .

He will also talk in orange text so it be easy for you guys to read and spot while Dr. Kraken will have red text and white speech

I'll use your OCS and your username as tags as well so you can see it

With that over ask away !!

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For allo

A kitchen hidden away and set in a more secretive part of the hadal back site. A hoodies figure is walking about sorting throughout items and spices seemingly absorbed into his work.

His hands are nimble and gentle when picking or setting and his tail and wings indicate he's isn't human anymore. Is he trustworthy ? Or is he an enemy ?

Do you approach?

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For dr.kraken

He was stationed in his usual spot working away in the lab he pretty much claimed it for himself. He didn't like working with anyone and he certainly wouldn't like someone like you walking in to order him around .

His tendrils whipped about the room to grab what he needed gasping items or tools to get his work done. A sadistic glee shining in his eyes.

Do you choose to be civil ? Or snippy ?

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Bad end allo

Shifting in the encloser of his cell a massive creature stared at the doorway that was the only access to the cramped space. Hollowed glowing eyes staring forward at the cursed opening. He didn't like being trapped . He hated it actually he wanted this to end - who was he ? That caught him off guard....who was he ??.....

He stopped thinking when he snapped his head and stared down at the person that dared enter the cell he was trapped in. A snarl ripping through his throat

(for mini bad end picture he was cat sized and your expendable / entity runs across him in the halls because he escaped )

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Bad end Dr.kraken

You were running down the halls shaking and panting as the second breeched happen (your either a scientist or expandable ) shaking as nee entities or old ones captured were out again and causing havoc.

You turned and tried to run avoiding anything but stopped with wide eyes as before you stood a large albino like creature with a razor sharp smile.

Do you flee ? Or beg?

[gxlds-doodles]

was thinking abt how much i miss the 2014-2015 era fnaf fandom and it's interpretations of the characters (oh vincent purple guy how i miss you.) so new au alert!! lil chibis of my vincent n phone guy <3 designs are very much inspired by the popular designs for them around that time (originally popularized/created by rebornica i believe - though these are completely separate from their au i am not associated with them in any way shape or form) 🎉✧ SUPER COOL EPIC LORE INFO UNDER THE CUT!!!!!!! ✧🎉

general lore ☆ basically a whole rewrite - not because i have issues with the story (i stopped paying full attention after sister location tbh) just for fun!! again very much based on me missing 2010s fnaf fandom that was PEAK to me ☆ i still tie in some pieces of the lore but for the most part. forget what u know abt fnaf this is a whole rewrite (ex. animatronics are sentient but not possessed by children - not possessed at all in fact!! except for perhaps a few exceptions but i'm working on it) ☆ these two have quite a lot of canon lore tie-ins but beyond these two it's different LOL ☆ set in or around 2014, timeline is a wip vincent dorian (formerly afton) ☆ italian on his dad's side, armenian on his mom's side ☆ william afton's only child, born while freddy's was open but doesn't remember it rlly - his father and henry emily were co-owners/business partners but split ways (aka william got fired bc henry found out what he did. why he didn't bring this to the cops i'm still working out) soon after he was born ☆ raised by william as a single father ☆ was forced to help his father kill since he was like 12 this guy's got TRAUMA. ☆ still deciding on why he's purple (boy why you ourple.) but ik that it's william's fault. idk if i wanna go the walking corpse route like with michael in canon yet ☆ cuts off his dad when he's 18 - moves out on his own, etc. ☆ still kills for reasons i am currently working on however he does NOTTTT kill children ☆ starts working at freddy's at 27 as a way to 'rebel' against his dad, even if he hasn't seen him in yeeears by this point ☆ night guard at first, eventual day shift guard and sometimes a technician when needed ☆ his hair is naturally still black - he dyes it purple bc he thinks it looks cool ☆ his red scrunchie matches the red of phone guy's head <3 scott emily ☆ THE DRAWING IS OF A VERY SPECIFIC POINT IN THE AU I HAVE YET TO FLESH OUT it's not the most reflective of his character overall ☆ puerto rican ☆ henry emily's only child - remembers a tiny bit about william, remembers being scared shitless of him ☆ gets caught in a fire set by william when he's 16. he barely makes it out alive ☆ henry makes him the phone head mask thing. it can *technically* be removed but it never is bc it keeps the scars that never quite fully healed from getting worse ☆ head somehow works like a real phone... don't ask i just thought the idea of him ringing when he feels strong emotions is rlly funny (henry makes sentient animatronics in this au he can do anything. everyone say ty plot device dad!!) ☆ has some sort of contacts made by his dad that allow him to see through the phone ☆ grew up with the restaurant, his dad managed the location he's currently at until passing the business and the manager position onto him when he was 25 and henry was ready to retire ☆ henry told scott the full truth about william shortly before retiring - including that he set the fire that he got caught in. it's made him pretty paranoid that he's coming for him or something's gonna happen to him, even if neither of them have heard from william since then and he's essentially off the grid ☆ always at the restaurant during opening hours but rarely ever seen bc he doesn't want to scare any of the kids with his phone head vincent & scott ☆ yes they're dating. everyone cheer!! early fandom purplephone was my SHITTTT i love them so much ugh they r everything 2 me ☆ ngl they remind me of poolverine (deadpool x wolverine). vincent is deadpool (VERY accurate.) and scott is wolverine (less accurate but their dynamic stands) ☆ scott finds vincent annoying at first but eventually warms up to him and now he loooooves him. he's still annoying but he loooooooooves him ☆ scott doesn't know vince is william's son at first since he changed his surname and looks completely different ☆ they're just rlly cute and deeply in love and got some angsty shit going on later but that'll be a surprise oooo

[togethernow]

Today is…

Today didn’t even feel real

I remember being there shortly after the surprise announcement of the direct yesterday and joking about the potential for a new rhythm heaven game, saying things like “Manifesting a new rhythm heaven!!!! This is your LAST CHANCE NINTENDO >:)”

However, I have already accepted a long, long time ago that a new rhythm heaven will likely never come out. Many a time did young Elleon, at the peak of her rhythm heaven obsession, eagerly watch to see news of her favorite obscure little game series getting a new installment somehow, but equally have many directs come and gone without even a mention of it.

Although she still kept hope in her heart that one day, new content would release and she would have more to obsess over, slowly she started to be alright with it. Megamix seemed like the perfect send off to the series, being a compilation of (mostly) the best mini games. If final remix was to be seen as the final remix of the series as a whole, it would have been the perfect one, featuring the title themes of all the games that came before it (a detail that has, admittedly, made her cry before).

Though the series has relatively little to offer, the impact it made on her life is indescribable. The quirky minigames, cheerful songs, and whimsical characters were what kept her spirits up during a dark period in her life. No matter how bad things got, she always relied on watching her favorite minigames and remixes to cheer her up. It allowed her to develop her love for rhythm games and through that, she was able to meet many wonderful people. It revitalized her interest in creating things. It wasn’t a problem if the games were lacking any deep or complex characters, she was content with making up her own stories and interpretations of them. It was thrilling to take what little lore the games had and explore the implications of it. It was even more thrilling to share it with others.

All in all, to her, the four games were enough. They were enough to change her life’s trajectory and enough to sustain her obsession. This sentiment was felt even stronger as her fixation faded away and she became more of a casual fan. Not making as much content herself as before, but still enjoying the works the others have made.

And now cut to today, in the middle of a crowded table surrounded by friends. As soon as that familiar dialogue sound effect was heard, I screamed. I screamed not only because one of my favorite game series was getting a new game in over ten years, but also because it had just felt like the impossible just became possible. Would my excitement been even more powerful if this was 3 or 4 years ago? Definitely. However, even hours after the initial rush of excitement, my heart burns with such warm happiness I have not felt in a long while.

I remember a moment when little Elleon, after having finished a drawing of cosmic girl, started to smile and hug the paper tenderly to her chest. Although the drawing itself was quite amateurish and perhaps even juvenile, it was a drawing she made all by herself of a character from a game she adored so deeply. That was all that mattered to her in that moment. However, she suddenly stopped. She realized that one day, she might forget about how much she loved the series, only remembering it as a cringe memory. It may even come to a point that if a new game were to release, she wouldn’t even care in the slightest.

Little Elleon, I am happy to say that you are sorely mistaken.

[dragonpastels]

me desperately trying to understand the cracked conscience and evil donnie lore 😭😭😭

I saw your other comment on your confusion about E!D and if he's part of the comic.

I wasn't sure if you were being sarcastic or not, so I wasn't sure if I needed to respond, but it seems you genuinely need some clarification.

But yes!

Evil Donnie is in fact in the Cracked Conscience comic!

Below I have made a timeline chart, and where we are currently, that I'm hopeful will be useful for you and others who are confused.

We in fact have two different timelines going on currently!

In the comic, we are currently at the start of chapter 2 Where E!D has just traveled back in time to "help" our present Donnie (aka make sure he goes down the supervillain path)

While over in the Q&A timeline, we see the E!D there decided to start a Q&A live stream to "create good PR." In this timeline, we haven't encountered some key plot points to be the catalysts for the time travel in the comic timeline.

The most important timeline is the comic timeline and in fact, determines what is/isn't restricted to talk about when it comes to answering asks (to avoid spoiling the comic)

So because we just got into chapter 2 of the comic and it restricts the info in the Q&A timeline we really don't know much of what happened to get Evil Donnie where he is now, so that's the reason you might be struggling to figure out the lore because the bulk will be in the comic!

The villain Q&A was mainly created for a couple reasons 1. I wanted E!D to be interactive with the community in some shape or form, and have fun 2. To help establish his silly little quirks/character 3. Probably one of the most important reasons: so I wouldn't forget how to draw him (also he's just fun to draw)

I knew he wasn't going to show up until chapter 2 so I needed some way to continue to practice drawing him so the Q&A was born!

And since it's two different timelines I decided to provide another useful chart that highlights the differences between the Comic and the Q&A version of E!D

TL;DR the lore is confusing because we have two timelines Comic & Q&A Q&A information is restricted by Comic timeline to avoid spoilers so there seems to be no lore because things haven't been explained in the comic yet which E!D is a part of!

I hope any of this made sense and if not just shoot me another message and I'll try to explain further

[your-ne1ghbor]

I don't know if you take drawing requests or not (seriously, I forgot, lol.) But I kind of want to see how your Starboy would interact with WG!Star.

Like would he be excited or scared cause WG!Star can get wild when he meets other Starboys. He'd be zipping around all over the place, I'm not sure if yours can handle it. 😅

P.S my Star is a hugger, so take that however you want. 😆

(I do take requests, I love drawing/answering your guy's questions even if it takes forever 💀)

AND ONG RASCAL I AM SO SORRY IT TOOK SO LONG TO ANSWER THIS-

This took me a while to think about/draw since I saw them having a similar relationship to TKORAT Star with Orion, but still different enough from that. SOOO after long while of deep thinking, I figured out on how I would see them interact :3

So when they first meet, well, WG! Star ofc would get excited and start zipping around a lot to his potentially new friend. TKORAT Star starts asking a bunch of questions, starts pacing and moving around a lot, and starts talking so fast that you have no idea what the hell he is saying. Like buddy slow down 😭

Ofc besides that, I would see them relate on some personal levels with each other. First of all, on the lonely factor of their lives and confronting Magnus/Magnifico.

I thought that they would relate on the loneliness part of their lives in a way. From what I know about WG! Stars, is that they are basically like nomads, floating in the vast void of space and time. Ofc they would meet other stars, but it really looks more like a co-worker relationship than a long term friendship from my pov. I mean, what is the chance the star you just met is someone you will see again? Honestly kind of depressing. Poor guy 😢

For TKORAT! Star, (though I'm still figuring out the overall culture and lore of the stars) I also viewed it pretty much the same (though it could change after I figure out the star lore lmao). I mean sure, the other stars kinda treat Star Boy like their little sibling (i mean he technically is), but they aren't around enough to where someone could consider a friend. It is more like Teacher to Student type of situation.

Next it is confronting Magnus/Magnifico. Ngl, reading Chapter 7 and 8 was legit insane, hands up to Rascal 🙌

Although how I see TKORAT Star confronting Magnus being VASTLY different from what WG Star went though, the outcome is somewhat the same. Both through their rage later realize that they can't defeat Magnus/Magnifico. Even with their somewhat devine power that have (ie. Able to shapeshift, create objects out of thin air), it isn't enough to defeat him. They both basically got humbled by a guy who probably eats hair gel for breakfeast (aint no way he got his hair like that without proper hair treatment)💀🙏

Needless to say, they both can relate to that sort of pain they felt in those moments (I doodled them in their cosmic forms, though it is techically TKORAT Star's true form and it is also a draft)

Ok enough agnst 🙄, this duo would cause havok on Rosas.

Between them, there would be explosions....lots of explosions. And probably turning breads into talking cake creatures that beg you not to eat them. HORRIFYING...

Honestly imagine a whole group of pranksters showing up at your door (looking at the star boy gang for this). You're a goner man.

Cant draw WG! Star without hugging someone, am I right?

(And yes, my star boy doesn't know what a hug is. Like he has seen it, since he has seen mortals do that, he just doesn't understand why or know what it is called. Plus it is so infrequent of mortals doing that, which basically makes him forget hugging is a thing lol SUCH A UNCULTERED SWINE(srry couldnt resist lol) )

Anyways thanks for the ask Rascal! Again, sorry if it took so long, I was busy with school and also thinking deeply on their interactions with each other 🐀🐀

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Shimmy shimmy yay shimmy yay shimmy ahhhhh

drank

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drank

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@signed-sapphire @oh-shtars @chillwildwave @rascalentertainments

@spectator-zee @tumblingdownthefoxden @dangerousflowerpanda

(sorry for tagging you guys again, just entering the silly hour (its 12 am by the time I wrote this))

[vixthefantheorist]

Lore Clues! Or well... *clue* more like it

Wow, I have... not really opened up tumblr to do much of anything, let alone post any stuff in a good long while. So... uh... hi! How's it going fellow theorists? Missed making theories and posting them. I have read the comics of Altrverse but right now it's a jumbled mess in my head about it. We went from basically zero information on Marvin and Jackie to quite an overwhelming amount of it with, of course, questions still rearing from them. And I'm looking at all the strings and wondering where the hell to start with them. But today, tonight (whenever I post this thing), we're not talking about these two.

No, today for however long I can keep talking about this is our good lovable boi, JJ.

Because... THIS from @turquoisemagpie (lovely artwork as always!) has a clue in here~ (thanks to @septicuniverse for sharing this with me and the comics!)

There's probably other clues in other artwork before, I'm not sure, this was only brought to my attention like... an hour ago? So yeah. Good ol' JJ, we miss you buddy. BUT can you see the clue? If the answer is

These badges, then you are correct, friend!

These are in fact IRIS badges! On uniforms. That JJ is making, I guess? Is he really making these? Because I can see the little puppets at the bottom of the artwork, so making tiny matching uniforms for them? Or are they using his sewing skills with making clothes for the puppets of his shows to make the uniforms for IRIS? Which then begs the question... does JJ work for IRIS or is he creating it? Or at least helping in creating the company if he is making the IRIS uniforms? I mean IRIS got its start LONG ago. (Since how can we forget that IRIS's science is keeping chicken dinners so fresh it still clucks!)

There are other questions I have about the piece that I haven't... quite asked myself yet. Like, why is the door cracked open like that? For the lighting maybe? Can't exactly sew in the dark, but then what closet wouldn't have it's down light source? Because the room is pretty well lit, so why have the door there open like that? And the wall in the hallway (if it is a hallway) seems similar to the walls of the facility Chase was brought to in AF:CB but... having looked at the video for a quick assessment, those walls don't have tiles like that. So not the same building exactly... but then again we are talking about timelines so -shrug-. But there is one other thing that has bothered me about this art piece, not in a bad way but more of curious. I am well aware this could be absolutely nothing and I'm overthinking it from having just read the new issue of the comics today with a friend, that I'm just super excited for things.

But, does anyone else... notice these lines?

They're outlines of the tops of the tables.

Again, I'm aware that these could just be leftover sketch lines from the drawing process before outlining the piece to color and thus means absolutely nothing. I just... I just can't help but notice... how crisp they are. Like they were outlined but faded out to make them transparent, but still visible enough to see it clearly. Even zoomed out I can still seem them, so that's why I don't know if it was intentional to be that noticeable or it really is just leftovers. I just thought it was very interesting to see them so had to point them out. And no, this isn't a jab at Magpie's artwork, I have nothing but awe, love and respect for them. Because holy hell, just look at this skill! So for fun, even if the lines have no meaning whatsoever, kinda wanted to say that with the lines there, makes the room feel unstable temporally and with the table in the back behind JJ, makes feel like he's a ghost or fading in and out of Time. lol Dunno if it is him or just the closet being funky with Time. Either way its cool.

[aphidclan-clangen]

question for the creator :3 is it a good idea to log everything that happens for every moon before you draw? bc that's what I'm doing, and I'm wondering if its a thing you did? basically, how did you start?

Yes!! Definitely log everything that happens, especially when you’re starting off. Later on when you have a more fleshed out plot and characters in mind you can start throwing out prompts that don’t add anything and focusing more on the ones that do. (I’ll also get very out of character prompts sometimes, I just throw those out entirely and hold on tight to the prompts that are in character)

I would log 1. the main moon events, 2. as many relationship events as I can, 3. the cats’ statuses/thought bubbles/whatever the sentences on their profile are called, and 4. Patrol events ((don’t forget to check the statuses of dead cats and outsiders!!)

Here’s an example of my logs:

Everyone has a different way of coming up with a plot, either before the comic even starts or maybe the plot comes along on its own! I didn’t start AphidClan with a plot in mind, I was only drawing the daily events between the characters up until moon 6. Moon 6 onward is when I started building a plot and figuring out lore, worldbuilding, conflict, etc. I got a patrol that said Lilacpaw was murdered by a rogue, so I used that and went with a more murder mystery-esque plot

I would recommend playing ahead! Everyone has their own perfect number of how much to play ahead, I used to prefer it to be around 2-3 moons ahead of what I was drawing, to keep my workload small and spontaneous, but now that I have a much more plot-based story I prefer to play FAAAR more ahead than that so I have a more solid idea of the full story and how/when I want it to end. I’ve played up to moon 78 so far, and we’re currently on moon 20 in the comic

I started my comic very spontaneously with no future goal in mind. It took me a while to get to this place, where I now have a very plot-centered webcomic and a vague idea of how and when I want it to end. You very much make your own plot, and in a way, you make your own characters! The game gives you prompts that you can work with as inspiration for certain story events (like using the statuses “Stormkit wishes Sparkkit would play more quietly” and “Lilacpaw is worried about Stormkit” to create a plot event that adds more to Lilacpaw’s death) but most of the creative aspect you make yourself!

Hopefully that answers your question okay! Have fun creating! ^^

[jellyfosh]

throwback of who’s most likely to draw but w/ lore in making + Chosen n Mango’s relationship.

I remember when I was making this. I got little creative and took it to a deeper-ish level. For all four. Midas/Mike (owner is @yennasun), Navy, Dark and Chosen. Having their scars drawn with flowers, basically the “you drew stars on my scars kind”

It took me forever to find the flowers that matches them. Warning : Prepare for a lot of reading cause lots of text. Sorry in advance Q w Q

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Midas - When I was looking up for flowers. I thought the Lotus flower would be the best to define Midas in R.S AU, given to his past and what he went through over the years. - Not wanting to leave just one, I remember the flowers that grew commonly in my old high school The Forget-Me-Not flowers. And fit to describing of Rooney, Midas’ old mentor n possible close as family growing up. - Coming to flower placement. If I covered his scars entirely, Midas will look like a walking Picasso. So I did this or in this scenario, Mango did this. His scars on the right side act vines for the Forget-Me-Not for “Each Scar holds a memory” while the Lotus is “Rising from the ashes” coming from the left of his scars.

Navy - originally I was going for an Orchid symbolism and meaning, but the Camellia flower caught my attention. Mainly it was the longing part, this connects to the AU of Redemption Squad between Orchid and Navy. - Magnolia although is the name of the flower, Magnolia was someone dear to him before he met Orchid. No known information of this person yet. - Because his scar was too big to be covered up. Mango decided to turn his scar into something that complements the flowers- by making it look like a pond.

Dark - The meaning behind the black roses, supposedly my way of saying how Dark sees in Chosen/Zen- including Chosen’s character. The romance dialogue describes how much Dark means to Chosen. - Of course I wouldn’t wanna leave out Charlotte. - He was pretty much my easiest part to draw, cause i already thought out that his flowers would be the Black Roses and the color looks good on him.

Chosen - It was tricky to find flowers that best describes Dark. The iconic flower i went was the Spider Lily because- I couldn’t let that pass. It was the best description of Dark honestly- and I wanted to add something more by putting the spiritual meaning to Japan and China (I looked up) and said it lead to reincarnation. As that fits to the character I put in for Dark. - The Peacock Flower describes how Chosen sees in Dark. Energetic, very lively. And it connects to his story, overall it shows of Dark’s second chance of living his life.

Then I went back to this while making.

I wondered how Chosen felt when his scars were being painted. Given to his past and actions he had done in his villain rampage. The fires, the deaths, the begging and screams, everyone being afraid to death by him. In the showdown, while fighting Dark- a part of him thinking that he deserved this - knowing he was the reason it all happened. And here he is, sitting down and letting Mango paint all over his scars.

As it was stated here in the bio of the two. Chosen becomes cautious around Mango who wants Chosen to be comfortable around him. This isn’t because Chosen is afraid of someone- It ended to be misunderstanding. Chosen was afraid of himself, overthinking that one day he might accidentally hurt Mango. While I was making Mango’s character. Despite seeing him as a powerful stick who nearly took down Minecraft/herobrine/the mobs and ruled over the piglins - and being also the King thing. He’s no different than a normal stick figure civilian. Not born as an abnormal or created by animators/creators. Sooo Think of it like a (S)trongest afraid of hurting (W) x (W)eakest not afraid of (S) dynamic. - It’s still working, it’ll work out.

I rlly wanted to say this, I like putting out Lore but not fully XD

[demeterdefence]

Previous anon here:

Hmm agreed, it's not JUST her fault but it sucks that our current cultural landscape keeps falling into the same trap of trying to make something woke, feminist, progressive, what have you but winds up so much worse instead

It's the same issue with the disney remakes, failing so hard to update the story when its original incarnation was more feminist without even trying. For example: I know a lot of people love the 2015 remake of Cinderella, and I've seen people say it's the best live-action adaptation but I will NEVER forget that, while the movie hammers home the lesson "be kind, always" they had the nerve to insert a line that says something like: It's a good thing Cinderella's stepmother was cruel, because otherwise she never would've met the prince and like EXCUSE ME?!

I think MOST people would rather have a safe home-environment where you weren't bullied, demeaned, and forced to work over the vague possibility of a special someone coming to rescue me from this situation...

Anyway this was about lore olympus... XD

i think you have a really valid point! and it circles back to how rachel is just one of many people who insists on a flawed perception of something, thinking it's "better" because it's "modern"

like with rachel's lolita fetish or the gross racism within lore olympus, this really does speak to a wider issue - the fact that webtoons promotes the content and publishes it to such a wide audience, who is so often comprised of younger teens who don't yet realize why this is an issue. i can only imagine ancient greek women who adored the hymn of demeter, finding out that modern times vilifies her and glorifies persephone's kidnapping as some kind of romance. and there are ways to portray things in a modern setting, or to create romance in a story that is more or less devoid of it; the trick is, you need to know the originals to make a retelling. one of my favourite movies is disney's hercules, which is so far from the original lore of heracles it's pretty much an entirely separate story - but it's done with such love and so many nods to the canon myth that you can acknowledge this is an offshoot inspired by the myths.

rachel's comic is just so utterly devoid of any kind of love for the original myths and legends. she uses such surface-level interpretations of the characters that removes any complexity from their motivations, and thus the story as a whole. hades and persephone are given depth, supposedly, but zeus being forced to kill his own father, or why he's a sex addict, gets thrown into the trash for cheap shots. demeter's trauma in being made for war, watching her sister torn apart, watching her mother killed, sexually abused by two of her friends, and abused / vilified by hades for centuries, who then goes on to marry her teenage daughter, is tossed away for demeter to be "overbearing mom eugh."

like, rachel wants all the modern glitz and glam of the modern era, but that's it. she does not want to tell a story - she wants to draw her ocs in hot clothes having bad sex.

[diablo-that-first-spark]

Diablo fancomic starts uploading next Saturday!

[rises from the grave]

Hiiii, cupcakes! In case you haven't forgotten about me yet... which if you have, I don't fault you for that... I'm here to announce that I finally start uploading my fancomic of the Archangels, Then There Were Five, next Saturday! It's gonna be the cover + the first page, and the rest of the pages go up every Saturday. That should bring back some small amounts of life to this blog.

I hope to see you all there! :)

As for some other status update stuff, well... Let's talk about that.

So, where the hell have I been?

Honestly, here, there, just about everywhere. I've finished 12-chapter League of Legends fanfiction, I'm working as much as I am able on my original dragon story, I'm learning animal anatomy drawing, and in the meantime I've been thinking about where my passion for Diablo has gone.

Yeah... it's a bit gloomy on that front.

Now let's make things clear - I have not given on up That First Spark yet. In fact, I'm planning on finishing a larger planning section of my dragon story soon, and after that, I want to progress with Act IV, if only with the planning phase of it.

But it is entirely undeniable that lately it's been all but impossible to rekindle my love for the franchise, and for the longest time I had no idea why. I just thought I needed a break, and while that is true to a degree, I now believe there is another, far worse reason for that.

It's the utter state of the lore and the worldbuilding.

What Diablo 4, and to a smaller degree Diablo Immortal, did and continues to do to the established lore, worldbuilding and history is a travesty beyond words. It is criminal, and it genuinely horrible to see how uncaring Blizzard is towards this incredible world.

From rewriting the very birth of the world into a bullshit version that makes zero sense given the laws of this universe, to completely ruining the nephalem in every possible way, to doing everything possible to never acknowledge Diablo 3 and its events, it's... it's all going to shit. The continuing hatred of angels is a given at this point, let's not forget that either...

Diablo 3 and its orbitting media, books, stories, the Wrath animation, all of it created an incredible world where stuff made sense, where there were hateable villains and honorable heroes, where the creation of the world and the history that followed it absolutely lines up, everything was in place. The nephalem were borderline gods as they should be, the angels were noble and powerful warriors split down in the middle between aiding and hating humanity. The events of Diablo 1 and 2 were fully acknowledged and built upon. Rathma's and Inarius' stories were incredibly well put-together, layered, heavy, gripping!

In comes D4 and its orbitting media, and just FFFFUCKS everything up! Retcons everything to shit, the nephalem are just powerless peasants just like modern humanity, the angels are useless, humans are useless, the world makes no sense from the moment of its birth (How do you fuck up the Creation myth?! HOW?!), and every last returning character would rather die on the spot than mention a single solitary thing about D3. Rathma's story gets fucked over completely, removing all complexity, Inarius is just another bargain-bin insane asshole with zero nods to the insane risks he took for the sake of a world of peace. Every goddamn thing is about the demons.

I hate this. I hate everything about it.

And I have a very strong feeling this is what is killing my passion for this franchise. This piece of ssssshit Diablo 4 turned out to be. The only two unquestionably good things that ultimately came out of this game for me were Rakhaan (Anu only knows how that great character made it into this mess), and the fact that we finally, FINALLY killed Lilith. That was satisfying as all hell, I won't take that away from the game. Fuck that bitch.

So... what can I do about this? That's a good question. Maybe do what other older fans do when they see their beloved franchises be destroyed by corporations and the woke mindvirus. I can consider D4 and everything that came out alongside it apocrypha. Fanfiction. Fever dream. Originally I was only creating a small list of things that D4 established but I go against them with my fanfiction. But that list just kept growing, the changes were getting more and more egregious, affecting the very foundations of the universe itself...

So, the logical thing to do is to cut it all out entirely.

TFS was born out of D3 and its world, and it shall stay within its borders. Maybe a little bit of DI, just a very small bit (cuz I could tear apart that game for hours as well...). It's a bit ironic, since a very prominent character of Act III, Ashava is from D4, but... hey. She can stay. She is a good addition to the team... if she survived Lilith's entombment, that is....

Maybe I can bring in Rakhaan, too. Save that poor guy from that shitstorm.

Eh, we will see.

So, long story short, I need to find my way back. I need to rediscover what made me love this world in the first place, and I need to leave behind what is poisoning everything. I'm not sure if it will help, but I'm hoping it will. I need to put it into practice first. Wish me luck, cupcakes!

Fuck Diablo 4.

Fuck the grimdark genre.

Fuck the Blizzard management who decided to ruin the established lore. You guys suck, you guys will always suck, and may life repay you with the same uncaring disinterest you show towards your own creation! How about, instead of bs rainbow flags, you hire people who are actually passionate and know what the hell they are doing?! You cannot cut out meritocracy from your company for long without terrible consequences, you hacks!

Long live Diablo 3 and all who made that world possible.

See you around, cupcakes!

2025.05.25.