#top image is s3 bottom one is s1

[your-turn-to-role]

okay i love that this is identical to the shot from s1

[rimeiii]

I feel like a lot of people seem to be struggling against a lot of the stages, most notably those before story segments. And as a chronic Arknights player who regularly plays high Surging/does ending 2 and ending 3 attempts regularly in IS3, I'd like to share some tips to potentially help with progression!

First and foremost, it does help to have a zone where you can concentrate all your damage at, then prepare blockers and DPS units at that specific area, along with potentially healers. Marbas is the go-to usually because his ult is a heal over time in a 3x3 area around him that lasts the entire stage, kinda like Bard Supporters in Arknights. This comes with enemy pathing and behaviour knowledge, however. Basically, identify a chokepoint to concentrate all your firepower at.

It's probably one of the things you have to get used to in Arknights ASAP if you want an easier time. Take a look at this early stage in IS3 - where you'll have to improvise on the fly based on the unit classes the game gives you.

In this stage (Precarious Defense - normal operation), I took the long straightway in front of Exusiai (the red-haired angel) as my main damage zone. It helps burst down the exploding spiders, as well as the enemies from the bottom spawn point. Gnosis and Steward, the other two ranged units near Exusiai (black and white hair respectively), help with DPS their own way. And I would plug the the leftmost lane as a chokepoint with Spot if I had a weaker sniper than Exusiai, like May or Kroos, but S3M3 Exusiai is more than enough to deal with the squishy units on left lane.

Other options I've used at other points for this stage include:

Using Mountain (S2), Thorns (S3), Lappland (S2), Mudrock (S2), or Saria (S1/S2) to solo lane the top left spawn point.

Using a combination of anything between Agent, Merchant, or Executor classes to deploy and redeploy for the leftmost lane.

If on Emergency (bottom lane spawns turn into Bonethrowers that inflict heavy physical ranged damage, but takes damage over time), focus down the leftmost spawn point with ranged units, and have a Defender/high defense melee unit with healer support near the blue base to tank the hits until the Bonethrowers die.

But there are times where you can't funnel everything into a single chokepoint. In situations like this, you're better off looking for several laneholding combinations while focusing your damage on the lane/area with the largest threats. And since I'm limited to one video on mobile, have this screenshot from one of my ending 3 clears on IS3 as an illustration!

It looks like there's a lot of things going on in this image, but I'll explain.

First of all, the concept. I want to spawn-kill the boss, Ishar'mla, who appears in the red box before making a loop around the map, and finally going to the top left blue base. In this run specifically I have a relic combination that allowed me to one-cycle this boss, which includes the ASPD boosting relics (increases attack speed based on the amount of ingots you have), the Old Fan (increases all Operators' attack by 10% based on the number of classes in your team, capping at 80%), and the chocolate sauce pasta (boosts attack by 100% one second after using a skill).

Two types of main zones to pay attention to: the spawn kill zone in blue and the laneholding zones in dark pink.

With the laneholding zones, you need units with DPS and blocking power - Mountain on S2 is a premiere laneholder on the rightmost area (2-block, attacks everyone he blocks, gives him an attack boost, and gives him HP regen), while a combination of Gnosis's damage (S3M3) and Spot's 3-block plus heal on skill takes care of the leftmost area.

As for the spawn kill zone, it uses both Mlynar and SilverAsh to deal damage. They deal immense physical damage, and considering their ranges somewhat overlap (yellow for Mlynar and light purple for SilverAsh), it helps burst down the boss ASAP.

Of course, to utilize these tips well, you need an understanding of enemy pathing and behaviour. Sadly enemy pathing really isn't exactly indicated by the game, and it's a QoL that I also want in WHB. It's the red line that appears before a wave of enemies spawns in Arknights. Here's some things I've noticed about enemy behaviours:

The enemies that look like fluffy angel doggos move faster than other enemy units.

Screamers/ranged attackers tend to attack the closest unit within their range, and stop moving when they're attacking until they or their targets die - like the Bonethrowers.

The blobs are your slugs. Squishy, easy to beat, weaker than most other units.

As for the other units (eyeballs, smiley faces, etc) I haven't managed to playtest enough, as skill cycling between my L cards (Bath Levi, Selfie Levi, and Selfie Bubs) is enough to kill most everything without issue.

If I have to split up my forces, I personally usually have Bubs and one Levi handle a weaker lane, then focus on the other lane with everything else. I get that moving units is a thing but if I can AFK...why not? Lol

Also, as an aside, I would love to see units with lower rarities gain viability in WHB. Believe it or not, some of the units I use in those Arknights examples aren't the top rarities. To wit:

In the video, I brought Exusiai (6* Marksman Sniper), Gnosis (6* Hexer Supporter), Mulberry (5* Wandering Medic), Cantabile (5* Agent Vanguard), Steward (3* Core Caster), Fang (3* Pioneer Vanguard), and Spot (3* Guardian Defender). Only Mulberry and the 3*s aren't at E2.

In the Ending 3 screenshot, I brought Mlynar (6* Liberator Guard), SilverAsh (6* Lord Guard), Mountain (6* Brawler Guard), Saria (6* Guardian Defender), Gnosis, Texas the Omertosa (6* Executioner Specialist), Mostima (6* Splash Caster), Guard Amiya (5* Arts Guard), Arene (4* Lord Guard), Myrtle (4* Flagbearer Vanguard), Ansel (3* Single-target Medic), and Spot. Only Saria and the 3*s aren't at Elite 2.

However, with how rare Solomon's Tears are and with how upgrade costs are the same across rarities, perhaps having only A+ ranks be viable is for the best. Sunk-cost fallacy and all that.

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DIABOLIK LOVERS MORE, BLOOD OFFICIAL VISUAL FANBOOK ー Interview Vol. 1 feat. Saki Ito

Source: DIABOLIK LOVERS MORE, BLOOD Official Visual Fanbook

Release date: 2013

Huge thank you to @keithvalentinex​ for providing the raw scans!

SECTION 1: Q&A

Q1. How did you feel when a sequel game got green light?

A: Not only were we fortunate to receive many passionate messages and feedback from the players, but we also received the news of an anime adaption alongside a game sequel, so amidst the joy, I also remember a distinct feeling of responsiblity and pressure.

Q2. Does the feedback you received from the players reflect in any parts of the game?

A: The series features characters who all have very strong and distinct character traits, so they tend to stand out based solely on these specific elements, which is what made us reflect upon the scenario parts of the previous game. Therefore, in the sequel, we decided to flesh them out so we let Idea Factory know that we would like to create sceranio’s on events of their pasts, so we can give a better understanding of how they think as individuals. We received a positive response but this ultimately required quite a bit of scenarios so later both me and Nakamura suffered because of it. (lol) However, even though there is still room for improvement, I would like to think that we succeeded in creating scenario’s in which the players will get to know them on a deeper level.

Q3. Who did you struggle most with when creating the setting for the new characters?

A: Ruki. Both in terms of design and personality. At first we thought of having him be on an almost equal footing with Karlheinz in terms of power and status, so basically the character who stands at the very top of the Mukami family, with everyone following his lead as they have no other choice but to acknowledge his superiority . But he’s a Do-S...We played with various ideas like that.

Q4. What did the process of creating these characters look like?

A: After settling on their visuals and personalities, we moved on to building a set image of them. I was impressed that at the time of initial recording where we would add the voices to these characters, there was already an agreement amongst the production staff about how they viewed these brothers inside their minds. 

Q5. Were there any moments during the recording which left a strong impression on you?

A: I am sure everyone feels the same in this regard, but I was very much impressed by Midorikawa Hikaru (Ayato’s VA) and his ability to voice a single line in so many different ways and apply minor adjustment time after time. I was baffled how the same phrase could be voiced in so many different ways, and while this may be embarrassing to admit as part of the production staff, I felt as if I could learn a lot from him.

Q6. How did you approach the blood-sucking scenes?

A: We start by creating a fixed image inside our heads of how each character would suck someone’s blood. However, we initially opted to leave things up to the casted voice actors. We figured that if their voicing was somewhat off from how we envisioned it, we would guide them into the desired direction afterwards, but so far that has yet to happen! The voice actors seem to understand that the blood-sucking scenes are a huge selling point of the Diabolik Lovers franchise, so they anticipated on this and had already thought about which personal quirks they want to include in these scenes before the recording. Afterwards they would tell us things such as ‘I wanted to make it sound a little dirty’ or ‘I imagined ____ would suck blood like this’, showing us their effort to voice these characters while thinking about their personalities, which is why we - the production staff - were able to feel the unique traits of these boys through their performance as well, I believe. I cannot express with words just how greatful I am for everyone’s excellent voice work. 

Q7. When writing the scenario’s and the character dialogue, were there any conscious changes you made from the first game?

A: In the first game, there were very little interactions between the different characters, but with the introduction of the Mukami brothers, we focused on these kind of interactions where one of the Sakamaki brothers would fight with one of the Mukami brothers. Additionally, this would allow for us to express the changes in their feelings towards the main character.

Q8. What did you struggle the most with while writing the script?

A: There were just so many different scenarios to write, I recall feeling as if there was no end to it. Every time you think you’re done adjusting one part, you have to move on to the next and by the time you’re done with that, something just doesn’t feel right about the first scenario again...This game includes many scenarios about the characters’ pasts so there would be times where we suddenly went ‘...Hold on!? I feel like the previous scene doesn’t quite make sense anymore...,’ So we’d have to go back and make sure everything remained consistent.

Q9. Which character caused you the most problems while writing the script?

A: Every single one. In case of the Sakamaki brothers, all because of the same reason. For starters, despite this being a sequel game, the intial setting remains the same as before with the main character having arrived at the Sakamaki manor, , so we were worried whether or not the audience would accept this without it feeling weird or off. The Mukami brothers are then added on top of that, so we struggled a lot expressing the wavering feelings of the main character. Each of the Mukami brothers has their own dark past and setting which we came up with beforehand, so it was very difficult to then later add the element of romance to this.

Q10. Is there a character who underwent drastic changes compared to the last game?

A: No. Although the ‘MORE, BLOOD’ games feature the Sakamaki brothers struggling with an immense ‘thirst for blood’ which is different from our previous approach, so we hope this allows the players to enjoy a different side of them.

Q11. The endings are now named ‘Vampire Ending’, ‘Manservant Ending’ and ‘Brute’ Ending. Could you tell us what kind of thought you put into these names?

A: They do each have their own fixed image attached to them. We divided them into the ‘Vampire Ending’ which is supposed to be the most natural ending. The ‘Manservant Ending’ which emphasizes the element of sadism the strongest and lastly the ‘Brute Ending’ which is the most violent. Depending on the character, there might be minor changes such as the main character developing sadistic tendencies herself or it being another character who grows violent. We hope the audience will enjoy this wide array of endings.

Q12. What are parts which have greatly improved or parts you want us to focus on in comparison to the first game?

A: My apologies for repeating myself, but it would have to be the scenarios. Also please pay attention to the upgraded sprite artwork for everyone, as well as the addition of the sprites for the brothers as children!

Q13. Why do you think the series has received such a great amount of support?

A: During the development of the first set of CDs, we made them with a specific niche audience in mind, so never did we expect the franchise would grow this large. We truly are grateful. We would like to believe that Satoi-sama’s illustration are the biggest contributor in this case. I was already acquaintanced with Satoi-sama at that point but due to certain circumstances, we weren’t able to work on a project together. However, when the development for Diabolik Lovers started, I immediately reached out to her. I believe that the way she draws these Do-S Vampires as handsome guys is what the fans enjoy the most!

Q14. Please leave a message for the fans.

A: First of all, thank you all from the bottom of my heart. If it wasn’t for you guys’ reactions, we wouldn’t have been able to deliver this much content. I won’t go as far as to tell you to continue to loving ‘DIABOLIK LOVERS’ and its characters forever...! Even if it’s somewhere in the very back of your mind, I’d be happy if you could at least hold onto the fond memories of these characters. Honestly, thank you so so much.

SECTION 2: THEIR FAVORITE EPISODES

Sakamaki brothers: Laito’s Vampire Ending. It conveys that feeling of loving someone, yet still keeping you on the edge of your seat as he doesn’t quite fully want to admit to his own feelings, even though you can tell that he does properly love the main character, which made me feel joyful inside.

Mukami brothers: Rather than one specific scene, I loved the interactions between the Mukami brothers. When they are all enjoying a meal together, they would fight over the food, or Kou would make a fuss because he wants to eat Vongole Bianco. I found it cute how they would talk in a way you’d expect from normal high school boys. 

SECTION 3: SAKI ITO CHOOSES ー SITUATION-DEPENDENT CHARACTER SELECT

Who would you choose in these situations? What’s the developer’s opinion?

S1. To sleep together with?

Best: Shuu, he probably wouldn’t bother me.

Worst: Reiji, he seems like the type to get upset if you don’t keep perfectly still while sleeping.

S2. To go on a trip together with?

Best: Ruki, I feel like he would come fully prepped. 

Worst: Azusa, I wouldn’t be able to enjoy my trip if I get hurt because of him.

S3. To eat together with?

Best: Shuu, I feel like our eating styles would match.

Worst: Reiji, I’d constantly feel nervous.

S4. To study with?

Best: Ruki, I feel like he’d be able to explain things in a comprehensive manner.

Worst: Laito because he might just blow air into my ear all of a sudden.

S5. To go on a date with?

Best: Kou, he probably knows all the good places so it could be fun.

Worst: Kanato, I can’t stand the thought of him suddenly lashing out at me.

S6. To play a video game with?

Best: Yuma, I feel like he wouldn’t be the best at it, but it’d still be enjoyable regardless.

Worst: Subaru, he would destroy the console!

S7. To play sports with?

Best: Kou, I can imagine his sweat sparkling in the light as it bounces off him.

Worst: Reiji, he seems stiff.

S8. To go on a drive with?

Best: Ayato, it just seems fun.

Worst: Yuma, he strikes me as a speed devil. 

[hekatekun]

Missed Opportunities: a look at 246 dynamics

This will be covering the relationships between Karamatsu, Ichimatsu, and Todomatsu. Specifically how they could be "better off" but for reasons aren't. Not blmatsu. A long post, but not particularly in depth. The great thing about Osomatsu-san is that things can be as serious as you want them to be; take all this with a grain of salt.

I would say the defining trait between 246 is that there is a lot of "missed opportunity" or "what could have been." You know, “things didn’t have to be this way.” More specifically, this is Karamatsu's relationship with the other two. Not that this cannot be remedied, but for now nothing is happening. Not any time soon, either. Probably. These aren’t shortcomings they’ll be getting over soon. Interestingly enough, I might have even said this was also applicable to 110 up until recently - so let's start there.

110MATSU: Something of a moving arc going here. Season 1 they’re at their most antagonistic towards each other, with their more docile moments occurring later in the season (most notably the hunt for 123 inside Dayon). Ichimatsu particularly, as Todomatsu has never been one to pick fights. He’s vindictive and isn’t afraid of confrontation, but doesn’t mean he wants to stick his neck out. Ichimatsu, on the other hand, has no qualms being aggressive. He will double-down on embarrassing the fuck out of Totty (as he should). If there is one thing the hivemind has taught all of them, it’s that no brother is above the other, and everyone will equally be dragged back to this self-made hell.

So S1 is the season of “no mercy,” but we see a shift! “ESP Kitty” lays Ichimatsu’s secret in front of everyone: vulnerability. Todomatsu (and 135) sees him like the normie he is for the first time in a real good light, a permanent change. Effectively, by “Dayon Tribe,” this lack of aggression when 456 are left to their own devices becomes a staple of the trio (if we ignore Jyushimatsu’s winter-induced insanity). 

In this same timeframe, Ichimatsu gets a real understanding of just how ruthless the crybaby youngest brother is. And by S2 they realize they have a lot more in common than they realized. A certain self-awareness that certain others lack. Totty could easily be lumped in with suiriku as a tryhard who doesn’t know when to quit, but it becomes apparent this isn’t the case. Sure, Totty’s a tryhard - he craves positive attention and will do what he can to get it, but he’ll never reach the level of Karamatsu and Choromatsu. 110 doesn’t need to “impress” each other. Completely vibing. They prefer each other’s company (and Jyushimatsu’s) over the other 3. They’re not each other’s favorite, by a long shot, but S2 they seem more comfortable around each other.

The movie provides a bit of catalyst, and S3 seems keen on keeping it apart of the continuity, so it’s not far fetched to assume their bonding moment in the movie is what led to their current relationship in S3. An ally has been established, and they can be more honest around each other as a result.

What’s “missed opportunity” is that they both underestimated the other, and what they have now could have been achieved earlier in life. Better late than never! However, they both still suck at communicating, but for now battling with barbed words or getting wrapped up in whatever holds their attention still shows they’re (usually) on the same wavelength.

ZAIMOKUMATSU: If Totty is similar to Ichi, it's not surprising he holds to same distaste for Karamatsu. Theoretically speaking, they should be each other's "brother." It's obvious that Choromatsu and Osomatsu are a "duo," and same with Ichimatsu and Jyushimatsu. Whether you wanna include Oso-kun or not, it's evident that they do not click the same way the others do with their “designated brother.” 

Oso-kun makes it more “angsty” though, or at least makes this reboot interesting. If Zaimoku was more established as children, this clearly isn't carried to their adult selves. That's just life. They fell apart, growing up, and letting time split them naturally. They still like each other, hang out, but there's no real spark there. How can you when one of you refuses to break character. You could say they're similar to Nenchuu, preferring each other's company only in the greater group dynamic. We’ve established they're both tryhards, but Todomatsu has the self-awareness to know when to drop his pretenses, and doesn't understand Karamatsu's more irrational quirks. Sure, tryhards try hard but they're brothers - they already know each other. No need to impress. For Karamatsu’s part of it, I would say it’s both “always needing to be on top of his public image no matter who sees him (including brothers)” and just... He wants to dress like that. So painful.

Todomatsu’s “fatal flaw” within the group is that he’s quite disconnected from the hivemind. This a repeated issue they address, from “Todomatsu & the 5 Demons” to “Todomatsu’s Line.” He doesn’t understand certain social conventions that “make no sense” from experience. For instance, “Todomatsu’s Line” addresses how secretive he is, but he’s only secretive because he knows if he told them about his life they wouldn’t care. They’re only getting on his ass because he’s pulling away from them. The 6 of them are “all or nothing,” so even just one brother leaving is detrimental to their weird inner-brother politics. It gets rid of the facade they perform under, and must confront reality as a result. And so, they punish him accordingly. We know Karamatsu is already the group punching bag, and Totty soon joins him.

S3E5 “Well, Yeah” with these 2 fighting over the cashier, Karamatsu is willing to challenge him because he considers Todomatsu "harmless." Karamatsu is easily intimidated, we know this, but holds none of those sentiments towards Totty. They're both petty crybabies, and would rather tear each other down than team up.

Zaimoku is amiable with each other (for the most part), but typically avoid each other - or at least wouldn't seek the other out if it can be helped. A simple mismatch. Good thing they have 4 other brothers.

So, they're both the bottom of the barrel, and yet they never have each other's back. As with all 6, they’re self-serving. There’s safety in numbers, and they’re better off joining 4 than defending 1. They have created an environment that punishes whoever wanted to be the bigger man. In the most literal sense: nice guys finish last around these parts.

I could keep going. Todomatsu being banished to sea for a whole skit, Todomatsu being fired from the family, the entirety of the Karamatsu Incident. No one’s safe, but truly Zaimoku sits at the lowest tiers, even in the family. 

Leftovers who don't even want to pick each other. Can't blame them, they're both insufferable. They don't respect each other, either. 236 is committed to personas that they think will make people like them. They all more or less hold the belief of “I’m not like these guys, I’m better.” However, Choromatsu genuinely likes Karamatsu. Totty does not. How could he when all he sees is a cringey dude who doesn’t know when to call it quits? Choromatsu is just as bad, and doesn't really consider Karamatsu anything but "harmless."

Being left alone and behind is the worst thing for them, but yet they still don’t want each other, even if they’re “clearly the easiest choice.” That sense of being the “default” choice, rather than a legitimate connection or personalities that get along. Another similarity to Nenchuu, where they’re better off being friends than not out of convenience.

IROMATSU: Take what I just said about Zaimoku and amplify the negativity. Rather than a natural falling out, it is a repeated violent rejection on Ichimatsu's part. It's genuine animosity, because Ichimatsu hates tryhards who lack self-awareness. It's no surprise he doesn't care for Suiriku's company and, until recently, Todomatsu's. The thing is, Ichimatsu is a tryhard. He tried hard in high school, and, though in the opposite direction (”I’m not like these guys, I’m worse”), continues to try hard now.

Concerning Karamatsu, he is equal parts resentful and envious. If the movie implies they used to be friends around high school, it wouldn't surprise me if he resented Karamatsu's "transformation" because Ichi was unable to get over his own issues ("regressing" after high school, though really considering how taxing it was to keep that up he’s probably been burnt out). So yeah, introvert buddies.

He admitted to Choromatsu he finds those who still try even in the face of failure "scary." Ichimatsu's greatest fear is putting himself out there and still being rejected despite his best efforts. That's, again, just how life works, but it's a valid fear to have. 

Seeing Karamatsu, someone he considers legitimately stupid, still put his best foot forward (probably on some level) does feel like a slap in the face. It's also just. Painful. Another cringeass clueless older brother, another ally lost.

(Also I can’t ignore how it’s Osomatsu - one of Ichi’s favorites/most tolerable brothers - is the one who calls Karamatsu’s support “teasing” after claiming himself Ichi would kill his own boss; Osomatsu knows how to talk to each brother in a way they’ll understand)

The difference between Zaimoku and Iro is that the former is always played off as joking and while the latter is still funny and over-exaggerated, it usually also comes across as “Did this cross a line?” It tips into real malevolence because, not only does Ichimatsu act opposite how he feels (except for cats), but even in comedy there’s always a hint of sincerity. They’re all cartoonishly violent, but that comes with the idea that that’s actually how they feel in some form. Ichimatsu can’t handle direct support and attention, and he certainly wouldn’t want it from a guy whose social anxiety is worse than his.

And throughout all this, Karamatsu just... ignores it. He doesn't get it, he probably wouldn't even want to know. He legitimately wants to be like this, and doesn’t really get how others don’t find it as attractive (like how Choromatsu doesn’t get why talking about his aspirations isn’t wanted in conversation - they’re not really ones to read the room when it comes to their own shortcomings). So he "avoids" 110. No point seeking out their company and be rejected for "no reason." He doesn't want criticism, and none of them want communication. I should reiterate, this is all comedy. It’s funny. I love it! But it’s slapstick with thought. 

Short-sighted, they prioritize instant gratification above anything else. The end result, unsurprisingly, is a group of brothers who find it impossible to talk to each other - to bully and harass - when they could do better for one another.

[jossujb]

Cos I complain a lot in this blog about Big Finish cover art despite me loving Big Finish products, let me give my opinion on all Jago & Litefoot covers.

S1 basic, you can see the clash of poor quality rip of Jago & Litefoot’s appearances from The Talons of Weng-Chiang and the ridiculously crisp pictures of Dr. Tulp and digitally created werewolf and stuff, but it is not ugly, and it communicates the inside content rather well.

S2 The same problems as above, especially the poor quality picture chosen for Litefoot drives me nuts in how ugly it is. Gabriel Sanders looks cool, tho I never imagined him looking like that based on audio.

S3 Just about the best of the early season, basically the best quality photos for Jago & Litefoot they ever had in their disposal, and that particular picture of Jago is for that exact reason reused multiple times. This one also has a thought put into composition and visual interest.

S4 I love the Kempson & Hardwick part of, just these black and white eery images, but the portraits or J&L, Leela and the Doctor are ugly as sin and I wanna rip my eyes out.

Voyage to Venus: Beautiful. This one I would buy as a poster. Sure it looks a collage of images glued together, but it fits the sort of whimsical Jules Verse - style of the story. This will clearly influence the latter half of the covers, but none of the others Make the sort of awkwardness of digital composition work for it.

Voyage to the New World: Ugly as sin. I would make a better one eyes closed.

S5 The worst quality of Jago & Litefoot portrait pictures so far, you can almost count the pixels with your own eyes xDDD Still, my favorite of the early cover by a long mile by just the trippyness of it and how lovingly their profiles combine into this psychedelic circle.

S6 Last of the old style of covers. Tries to be S3 but isn’t.

S7 First of the new, higher quality covers that have clearly gone through more substansial level of graphic design. Litefoot has been photoshopped with Homburg hat and Jago with a bowler, and that’s just  adorable and fitting their social status.

S8 My favorite of the new cover style. Quite frankly, they never came close to merging the poor references and digital mashes so well. The Scorchies are just delightfully cursed and the fire of the New Regency theatre ring lighting their heads, ah <3 I love it, I am actually making a big Jago wall decoration based out this one in particular.

S9 I really loved this one when I first saw it, but it has kinda annoyed me since... I don’t think the elements are particularly well blended together, and it kinda looks like random pictures overlayed with each other. First time Jago is pushed forwards in the composition tho, which is interesting trope that comes around - maybe as a reflection of his internal belief that he’s a protector of Litefoot haha.

S10 Same problems as above, but where as S9 was still pleasing enough to look at, this just makes me angry. And Summerton looks nothing like like I imagined either xD

S11 Second time Jago is pushed forwards. The Master looks good, so does the 6th Doctor in flamboyant but still period accurate clothing, but it’s still kinda awkward in composition.

S12 I hate it. I hate it so much. Everyone looks like a papercut out - which granted, I am willing to forgive with Litefoot, as it is the fake!Scarlet Gallery!Litefoot, but jesus no.

S13 This one I hate the most. I’ve ranted on my blog about this one in particular so many times it’s not even funny. Why is Litefoot inside a hexagon of shame? Why is Dr. Betterman there, but he’s not accompanied my Mr. Aubrey? The LOW POLY RATS. The awkward way Xiu Xiu looks straight at the camera when Jago doesn’t I hate it. I hate it so much.

Jago & Litefoot Forever: Basically just S1 redux, with same faults and benefits. Kinda fitting for something that was fairly designed as series finale.

Jago & Litefoot Revival: Cute, I love the gimmick of you having the room to choose if you want Tenth or Eleventh Doctor on the cover. Nothing much fancier than that, it’s a short trip after all.

S14 Funny thing, I had exactly the opposite reaction to this one than S9, that I really made a gnarly expression when I saw it the first time. Reusing the the same old picture of Jago they used so many times and coupling it with a picture of Litefoot, that I get feeling was some unrelated to DW picture of Trevor Baxter edited to suit the cover made me cringe. Plus the lantern is is held very awkwardly, like it has no wight at all. But somehow it’s become my second favorite of the new covers and like, maybe fourth in overall ranking. You can’t really go wrong wit blue-orange color scheme, plus all the element in it are coherent and relevant.

My top five is rather obvious, from bottom up S7, S5, S14, S8, Voyage to Venus. 

The worst of the worst are Voyage to the New World and S13, especially S13 I seriously wish they would just do a new one.

[tonystarkbingo]

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Title: Better Than McDonalds Collaborator: 27dragons Card Number: 4027 Link: Tumblr Square Filled: S3 - Janet Van Dyne Ship: WinterIron Rating: Teen Major Tags: Alternate Universe - College/University, Past Abuse, friends helping friends, correcting dickish behavior Summary: For this prompt from the Winteriron Winter Stockings event: Bucky comes out from an abusive relationship. Tony is different, very different. But then, he also forgets dates, makes rash decisions and talks over Bucky. That’s okay. Tony, when he finds out, doesn’t think so and tries to change it. It’s slow going. But he will do everything to get Bucky to smile that smile more often! Word Count: 1210

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Title: The Physics of Snowball Fights Collaborator: newnewyorker93 Card Number: 4042 Link: AO3 Square Filled: R5 - nerf/water gun war Ship: IronHusbands Rating: Gen Major Tags: Fluff and Humor, MIT Era, Snow Day, Snowball Fight, Kissing in the Snow Summary: Tony and Rhodey engage in some snow day shenanigans. For science. Word Count: 985

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Title: Febuwhump Day 7: Poisoning | Tony & Morgan Collaborator: startrekkingaroundasgard Card Number: 4048 Link: Tumblr Square Filled: K1 - Iron Dad Ship: Tony & Morgan Rating: Teen Major Tags: poisoning Summary: As they’re working in the lab together, Morgan comes over suddenly unwell. Tony realises she has been poisoned.  Word Count: 622

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Title: Hel–loki–tty Collaborator: deehellcat Card Number: 4028 Link: Tumblr Square Filled: S3 - Asgard Ship: none Rating: Gen Major Tags: cross stitch Summary: Cross stitched Hello Kitty Loki, with the glowstick of destiny at hand and helmet (adapted for ears!) firmly in place

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Title: I Just Need You Collaborator: JehBeeEh Card Number: 4058 Link: AO3 Square Filled: R1 - A Battle/Fight/Confrontation Ship: Stony Rating: Teen Major Tags: Breaking up and Making up Summary: Tony did the right thing. He really and truly believes he did the right thing. Steve deserved better. Even if it makes them both miserable. Word Count: 2508

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Title: Captain America Shield Sachet Collaborator: newnewyorker93 Card Number: 4042 Link: Tumblr Square Filled: adopted square - vibranium Ship: none Rating: Gen Major Tags: craft Summary: Captain America’s shield, made out of felt and filled with rice & a vanilla scent.

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Title: On the Edge of Glory Collaborator: deehellcat Card Number: 4028 Link: AO3 Square Filled: A4 - kink: edging/orgasm denial Ship: Pepperony Rating: Explicit Major Tags: Role-Play, Bondage, Tentacles, Consensual Non-Consent, Orgasm Delay/Denial, Kinky Tech, Desperation Play, Suspension, Gags, Predicament Bondage, Edging, Begging, Tie and Tease, much fluffier than you might expect, Couples, Loving Smut, Top Tony Stark, Bottom Pepper Potts, (at least for this playtime hehe), Enthusiastic Consentacles, (appearances notwithstanding) Summary: A stealthy intruder gets caught up in a reclusive genius’ kinky security system and is left hanging. Literally. Word Count: 4381

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Title: itchy fingers Collaborator: feignedsobriquet Card Number: 4039 Link: Tumblr Square Filled: S1 - Enemies and Lovers Ship: WinterIron Rating: Gen Major Tags: art Summary: art of hands

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Title: Authenticity Collaborator: deehellcat Card Number: 4028 Link: AO3 Square Filled: R1 - mission sex Ship: Tony/unspecified partner Rating: Teen Major Tags: AU—spies, who’s the other party? Choose Your Own Ship, Mission Sex, Simulated Sex, Fake Dating, Inappropriate Arousal, Dialogue Only, SHIELD Agent Tony Stark Summary: Two agents reluctantly paired for a joint mission discover they are being surveilled, and decide to put on a show to maintain their cover…but is it just a show, or will true feelings be revealed? Word Count: 800

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Title: ThunderIron Love Languages Collaborator: startrekkingaroundasgard Card Number: 4048 Link: Tumblr Square Filled: T4 - Thor Ship: ThunderIron Rating: Teen Major Tags: love languages, gifset Summary: Gif set showing the different love languages of Tony and Thor

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Title: The Wilds of New Atacama Collaborator: 27dragons Card Number: 4027 Link: AO3 Square Filled: T5 - AU: Dragon Rider Ship: none Rating: Gen Major Tags: Crack, you have been warned, AU: Science Fiction, AU: Dragon Rider, this ain’t no pern Summary: Tony stood up in the saddle to let his gaze slide over the fluffy backs of the herd, counting idly. All present and accounted for, he settled back into his seat and patted JARVIS’ neck. JARVIS rumbled at him affectionately, and Tony made a mental note to round up an extra treat or two, when they made it back to camp. Word Count: 636

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Title: untitled Collaborator: startrekkingaroundasgard Card Number: 4048 Link: Tumblr Square Filled: S3 - Scott Lang Ship: Tony & Scott Rating: Gen Major Tags: moodboard Summary: Tony and Scott are forced to work together and neither is happy about it.

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Title: Challenging the Status Quo Collaborator: Politzania Card Number: 4007 Link: AO3 Square Filled: S4 - Sanctum Sanctorum Ship: Gen Rating: IronStrange Major Tags: Established Relationship, the Sanctum is Sentient Summary: Stephen brings Tony to the Sanctum for the first time. Word Count: 692

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Title: what i know about you (would fill a thousand books) Collaborator: iam93percentstardust Card Number: 4012 Link: Tumblr Square Filled: S4 - Sharon Carter Ship: Carter-Stark Cousins, Stony, Natsharon Rating: Gen Major Tags: Established Relationship, Past Abuse, Insomnia Summary: Here is what Tony knows about Sharon: she tells people she likes blueberry muffins because she thinks it makes her sound grown up, but she prefers chocolate donuts. She likes wildflowers and lilies and violets, but Queen Anne’s lace best of all and that’s what Natasha had brought her for their third date that had tipped her from liking this red-headed spy into loving her. On bad days, she curls up on the couch with the softest blanket she owns and watches old cartoons. Here is what Sharon knows about Tony: he used to love carrot cake but hasn’t touched it since the day his parents died while he and Sharon were out at dinner. He insists on always having her burner phone’s number when she’s a mission because the one time Fury told him he couldn’t have it, Sharon ended up with three broken ribs. He hates roses because they were what Tiberius always gave him after he did something like cheating on Tony or hitting him or mocking him in front of the press (Steve gives him blue poppies the same shade as the arc reactor and Sharon loves him for that). Word Count: 2284

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Title: DUM-E's Drawings - Chapter 14: TON-E be my Valentine? Collaborator: LBibliophile Card Number: 4090 Link: Tumblr Square Filled: A1 - use of symbolism Ship: Tony & DUM-E Rating: Gen Major Tags: Bot feels, Valentine’s card, arc reactor Summary: Dum-e knows that hearts are a key theme of Valentine’s day design, so that’s what he draws. But right.

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Title: Safety Reset Collaborator: 27dragons Card Number: 4027 Link: AO3 Square Filled: K3 - Psychological Torture Ship: WinterIron Rating: Teen Major Tags: Established Relationship, post-battle angst, Insomnia, Guilt, Snuggles Summary: Bucky and Tony have both been fighting their brains a little too long. It’s time for a reset. Word Count: 834

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Title: Purr In Your Pocket Collaborator: rebelmeg Card Number: 4034 Link: AO3 Square Filled: R5 - Image of Silver Fox Tony Ship: Pepperony Rating: Gen Major Tags: pets, Tony collects cats, Pepper is exasperated and very fond, Tony's happy retirement Summary: Tony has attempted to smuggle another forbidden item into his menagerie. Pepper is not fooled, but darn it if her husband isn't really cute when he's doing something he shouldn't. Word Count: 1310

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Mourinho turns down Lyon talks waiting for project at top club

After Jose Mourinho reportedly turned down a job at Lyon, the FC crew break down his job prospects.

Is managing a club close to the bottom of the Ligue 1 table a good move for Arsene Wenger?

Neymar found the back of the net in a 1-0 win for PSG, but ESPN FC’s Julien Laurens says his changed attitude was the best part of the victory.

Jose Mourinho has turned down the opportunity to speak to Lyon over the vacant manager role, as he is looking for a project at a top club.

The Portuguese manager has been out of work since he was dismissed by Manchester United in December 2018 and was heavily linked with the Real Madrid job, before Zinedine Zidane returned towards the end of last season.

– When does the transfer window reopen? – All major completed transfer deals

Lyon sacked Sylvinho on Monday one day after a last-gasp 1-0 defeat in the fierce derby with Saint Etienne — their fourth loss in nine matches.

The Ligue 1 side have yet to replace the Brazilian and a source has told ESPN FC that, while Mourinho was grateful to have been offered the opportunity to discuss the role at Parc Olympique Lyonnais, it is not the right fit.

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas later confirmed this, when he said: “It always hard to relate a conversation. We exchanged text messages and it made me aware of the image Lyon have in the eyes of Europe’s No. 1.

“But he will a few other things soon. He turned down our offer to meet because he has chosen or will choose another club.”

The same source added that Mourinho is open to returning to management at a top European club should the right project arise.

Last season, Mourinho turned down the biggest managerial offer in football history when he rejected €100 million to manage Chinese Super League side Guangzhou Evergrande.

Lyon finished last term in third place and much was expected this season following a reshaping behind the scenes where former midfield icon Juninho Pernambucano returned as sporting director and ex-Arsenal defender Sylvinho was hired as manager.

However, they have struggled in Ligue 1 and sit in 14th place, prompting a change.

Sources have told ESPN FC that Arsene Wenger is interested in filling the vacancy, but Laurent Blanc remains the favourite for the role.

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TSB MIV Week 10 Roundup!

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Title: You don’t change horses midstream Collaborator: Kahuna Burger Card Number: 4094 Link: AO3 Square Filled: R4 - I Regret Nothing Ship: Gen Rating: Teen  Major Tags: Major Character Death, Infinity War AU, Steve Rogers critical Summary: Everything comes together for Steve's perfect ending. Word Count: N/A

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Title: The Groomsman Collaborator: feignedsobriquet Card Number: 4039 Link: AO3 Square Filled: K2 - Misunderstandings Ship: WinterIron Rating: Gen Major Tags: Art Summary: Fanart for 27dragons and tisfan’s The Groomsman Word Count: N/A

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Title: Loki, God of Sewing Collaborator: newnewyorker93 Card Number: 4042 Link: Tumblr Square Filled: Adopted - Stay Still  Ship: None Rating: Gen Major Tags: Crafts Summary: A felt needle book decorated with a cross-stitched Loki wielding a threaded needle. Word Count: N/A

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Title: BUCK-E’s Problem Collaborator: lbibliophile-mcu Card Number: 4090 Link: Tumblr Square Filled: T3 - Crack Ship: Tony Stark & Bucky Barnes Rating: Gen Major Tags: drabble, fanart, Dum-e’s Drawings, Bucky Barnes’ metal arm Summary: Hanging out in TON-E’s workshop, DUM-E collects the best stories. BUCK-E is not amused. Word Count: N/A

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Title: Mr. & Mr. Stark - Chapter 1 Collaborator: hddnone Card Number: 4006 Link: AO3 Square Filled: A2 - Hindsight Ship: WinterIron Rating: Mature Major Tags: Gun Violence, Assassins Summary: Bucky had been so busy hiding from Tony, he never realized what Tony was hiding from him.  Word Count: 650

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Title: [Podfic] The Shirt Collaborator: Juulna Card Number: 4065 Link: AO3 Square Filled: S3 - showoff Ship: Stuckony Rating: Explicit Major Tags: Threesome - M/M/M, Smut, Porn with Feelings, Masturbation, Anal Fingering, Blow Jobs, Sexual Fantasy, Rimming, Tattoos, tony stark has no shame, (actually he has a little bit of shame), Feels, Angst and Fluff and Smut, Angst and Porn, (but really more porn than anything), Fluffy Ending, Polyamory, First Kiss, Possessive Bucky Barnes, Possessive Steve Rogers, Bottom Tony Stark, Top Steve Rogers, Stuckony, Crack, (Yeah I admit it), tony gets a tattoo for bucky and steve, they find out during sex, that’s basically the fic, with some shirt porn tossed in, Clothing Porn, Podfic, Podfic & Podficced Works, Podfic Length: 30-45 Minutes, Avengers Merchandise, Bucky and Tony are Both Showoffs Summary: How an impulsive decision that Tony made at sixteen and an equally impulsive decision that Tony made at forty-three combined to have the best outcome ever. Word Count: Podfic Length: 30-45 Minutes

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Title: The Only Real Starks Collaborator: eachpeachpearplum Card Number: 4003 Link: AO3 Squares Filled: Chapter 1, adopted prompt - present tense Chapter 2, T2 - wolf Ship: Pepperony Rating: Teen Major Tags: fluff, family, soft dad Tony, tiny mention of schoolyard bullying, art Summary: Morgan comes home from school clearly upset about something, but it’s only as he’s tucking her in for the night that she decides to tell Tony what happened. Fortunately, Tony knows exactly how to solve the problem. Word Count: 875

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Title: Targets Acquired - Mission Failed Collaborator: ABrighterDarkness Card Number: 4074 Link: Tumblr Square Filled: A3 - free space Ship: Tony & Bucky Rating: Teen Major Tags: moodboard, WinterSoldier targeting Tony&Pepper, explosives set at the Tower Summary: The Asset has been given 24 hours. The target is the newly minted Iron Man and Stark Industries. They cannot be allowed to continue as they are and Insight is not yet ready. But Stark knows he’s there, has hidden Potts and Hogan. The Soldier flees.  Stark follows ready for a fight that never comes.

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Title: untitled Collaborator: lronhusbands Card Number: 4011 Link: Tumblr Square Filled: T4 - picture of Malibu House Ship: None Rating: Gen Major Tags: moodboard Summary: moodboard

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Title: Mr & Mr Stark - Chapter 2 Collaborator: hddnone Card Number: 4006 Link: AO3 Square Filled: R4 - Kink: Begging Ship: WinterIron Rating: Explicit Major Tags: explicit sexual content, Gun Violence, Assassins Summary: Bucky had been so busy hiding from Tony, he never realized what Tony was hiding from him. Word Count: 1888

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Title: Untitled Tony/Bucky Fanwork Bingo Fill [Art] Collaborator: hundredthousands-art Card Number: 4088 Link: Tumblr Square Filled: A5 - Hanahaki Disease Ship: WinterIron Rating: Gen Major Tags: Hanahaki, art  Summary: Bucky goes missing. While out looking for him, Tony finds a trail of bloody flower petals in the snow and hopes it’s not too late to tell the man how he feels.

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Title: Fri on the Wall Collaborator: lbibliophile-mcu Card Number: 4090 Link: AO3 Square Filled: S2 - Confessions under the influence Ship: WinterIron Rating: Teen Major Tags: Mutual pining, Supportive Friday, 5+1 Things, Drabble sequence, Dialogue-only Summary: Friday watches her idiot, pining boys. Or, five times Friday tried to support their relationship, and one time she decided to take more drastic measures. Word Count: 600

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Title: Pepperony Christmas Cross Stitch Collaborator: rebelmeg Card Number: 4034 Link: Tumblr Square Filled: K3 - Image of Rescue Pepper Ship: Pepperony Rating: Gen Major Tags: pixel art, cross stitch pattern, fandom craft Summary: You can’t deck the halls without an awesome, sleek Pepper ornament and an ugly Christmas sweater-inspired Tony ornament.

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Title: Mind Control Collaborator: ceealaina Card Number: 4008 Link: AO3 Square Filled: S1 - Technopathy Ship: IronHusbands Rating: Teen Major Tags: Technopathy, MIT Era, Fluff and Humor, Howard Stark's A+ Parenting Summary: Rhodey always knew that Tony was special. He just hadn't realized how special.  Word Count: 2739

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Title: Keep Me Warm Collaborator: 27dragons Card Number: 4027 Link: AO3 Square Filled: A5 - Fake Dating K5 - Car Trouble T4 - Stranded A3 - Free Ship: WinterIron Rating: Teen Major Tags: Alternate Universe - College/University, Sharing a Bed, Snowed In Summary: “That sucks. Wait. It sucks? I thought you were kind of bummed about not getting to see your family for the holidays.”“Yeah, but I wanted to see them at home, where I could go into my room and close the door when I need a break,” Bucky grumbled. “But instead it’ll be in some cheap hotel in New York where I’ll have the great choice of sleeping on the floor in one of two rooms – the one with my parents, or the one with Becca and Gram.”(or, Tony gets a brilliant idea.) Word Count: 5243

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Title: same time next year Collaborator: peachy Card Number: 4017 Link: AO3 Square Filled: A4 - Happy Ending Ship: Stony Rating: T Major Tags: Christmas, Modern AU, Tony Stark needs a hug, getting together, angst with a happy ending Summary: four (4) Christmases with two (2) idiots who can't admit they're in love. Word Count: 3314

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Title: A Fairytale, This Is Not Collaborator: Fighting_For_Creativity Card Number: 4004 Link: AO3 Square Filled: Adopted - Science and Magic Ship: WinterIron (endgame for the fic), Merlin/Arthur, Merlin/Morgana, Merlin/Gwaine (due to the nature of the fic, bear with me folks) Rating: Mature Major Tags: Reincarnation, dreams, visions, canon typical violence, ok Howard, kidnapping, (HYDRA in later chapters), team as family Summary: Sometimes, unbeknownst to Tony, his reflection doesn’t show the man the world sees. Yet his dreams show Tony, what has been, and what will come.On a journey to himself, Tony Stark learns to trust and live, finding a family with unlikely people and love in the most unexpected ways. Word Count: 1776

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Week 17 roundup!  We’ve got a LOT of fills this week, so go forth and appreciate it!  

Title: Runaway Collaborator: yourselenite Link: AO3 Square Filled: A2-Cliché Ship: Science Boyfriends Rating: Gen Major Tags: first kiss, get together, fluff Summary: Bruce gets fed up with people making fun of him for pining after Tony and decides to do something about it. Word Count: 1401

Collaborator: strangemischief Link: Tumblr Square Filled: K4 - without fear Ship: none Rating: Gen Major Tags: Endgame spoilers Summary: Tony gifset

Collaborator: hereandnowwearealive Link: Tumblr Square Filled: K5 - art format: silhouette Ship: none Rating: Gen Major Tags: art Summary: arc reactor and Tony silhouette art

Title: Good For Him Collaborator: queen-of-the-avengers Link: Tumblr Square Filled: S1 - image of Tony toasting with a drink Ship: Tony/Reader Rating: Not Rated Major Tags: fluff, pregnancy Summary: You have a secret. No one knows this secret. Not until everyone starts drinking and you’re the only one that’s not. Word Count: 1065

Title: Total Eclipse of the Heart Collaborator: Trashcanakin Link: AO3 Square Filled: A5 - Mates Ship: WinterIron Rating: Teen Major Tags: soulmate AU, angst with a happy ending, hurt/comfort Summary: Tony Stark didn't have a soulmate. That was known, and had been known since he was born. His mother birthed him, crying, naked, and completely unmarked. Bucky Barnes had a soulmate, once, but that time had long since passed. His mark was on his arm, the one he lost. Whether the soulbond was severed or not is uncertain, but the 70 years of captivity surely destroyed any hope for finding them. Then there was the eclipse. The planets aligned casing the Earth in a dark shadow, but when the light shined down among her once more, nothing was the same. Word Count: 1103

Title: Butterfly Winged Tony Collaborator: rebelmeg Link: Tumblr Square Filled: K4 - wing fic Ship: none Rating: Gen Major Tags: art Summary: art of Tony with butterfly wings

Title: Alien Feelings Collaborator: ethereal-lullabies Link: Tumblr Square Filled: S3 - Quarantined! Ship: StarSymBrock Rating: Teen Major Tags: moodboard Summary: Established relationship

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Title: Come and Rescue Me Collaborator: queen-of-the-avengers Link: Tumblr Square Filled: T1 - Pepper Potts / Rescue Ship: Pepper/Reader Rating: Not Rated Major Tags: fluff Summary: You have a secret. No one knows this secret. Not until everyone starts drinking and you’re the only one that’s not. Word Count: 878

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Title: The Great Body Shop - Chapter 2 Collaborator: JacarandaBanyan Link: AO3 Square Filled: S1 - Walk the Line Ship: Tony & JARVIS, WinterIron Rating: Teen Major Tags: Tony angst, JARVIS gets a body Summary: Tony asks Jarvis what he wants for his birthday, and for once Jarvis asks something of Tony that Tony isn't sure he should give. Word Count: 4667

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Title: Light the light Collaborator: ssyn3 Link: AO3 Square Filled: A2 - Bruce Banner/The Hulk Ship: none Rating: Gen Major Tags: art Summary: art of Tony and Bruce

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Title: gods of carnage Collaborator: deathsweetqueen Link: AO3 Square Filled: Chapter One - T5: Bucky Barnes / Winter Soldier Chapter Two - T1: denial Chapter Three - S4: jealousy Ship: WinterIronWinterWidow Rating: Mature Major Tags: soulmate AU, fem!Tony, child abuse, dubious consent, nonconsensual body modification, torture, Stockholm Syndrome, brainwashing, human experimentation, PTSD Summary: On May 29, 1970, the Winter Soldier feels a burning sensation and looks down at his wrist to find a single name written in enduring ink: Antonia Margaret Stark. HYDRA, fearing the defiance of their greatest asset due to a bond that cannot and will not be denied its due, immediately dispatches the Soldier, to locate, collect and deliver this newborn girl to HYDRA, which will become her new home, her new family and her entire world - to be raised as another one of HYDRA’s great warriors: their Engineer. But the Engineer is a faulty asset. She thinks things that may get her killed one day. She wants things that she shouldn’t, that are not hers to want. She has a mind and body that belong more to herself than any handler, than any commander she may have. And if she cuts her strings, when she cuts her strings, well, when you put sheep next to wolves, you ask for a bloodbath. Word Count: 61,357

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Title: Villain!Tony Collaborator: Trashcanakin Link: Tumblr Square Filled: K2 - Good Guys Gone Bad Ship: none Rating: Gen Major Tags: art Summary: art of Villain!Tony

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Title: Apotheosis Collaborator: dracusfyre Link: AO3 Square Filled: T2 - a picture of Tony Stark in Iron Man 1 wearing a gauntlet and a tank top Ship: WinterIron Rating: Gen Major Tags: found family, brainwashing, preslash, Bucky’s trigger words, magic and science Summary: Tony could sense the self-satisfied murmur of computer from across the room and the inquisitive trilling of the cameras in front of him. Which, he knew on an intellectual level, should feel strange. It should be weird that he can hear electronics talking to themselves and taste electricity like mint on his tongue, but it didn’t feel weird. At this point he was just rolling with it and saving the freakout for later; he also wasn’t discounting the possibility that he was, in fact, losing his mind. Tony Stark comes out of Afghanistan with powers he doesn't understand and the determination to make the most of the second chance he'd been given. Even though he saves the world (a lot), the most important thing he does may be when he gives others that same second chance. Word Count: 32,296

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Title: Will that be all, Miss Potts? Collaborator: ssyn3 Link: AO3 Square Filled: S1 - Role Reversal Ship: none Rating: Gen Major Tags: art Summary: art of Tony and Pepper

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Title: It's you, you're all I see Collaborator: ssyn3 Link: AO3 Square Filled: T2 - art format: unusual perspective Ship: none Rating: Gen Major Tags: art Summary: art of Tony looking up at Cap

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Title: where i walk, you follow (where i burn, you burn) Collaborator: deathsweetqueen Link: AO3 Square Filled: S2 - evil exes Ship: WinterIron Rating: Explicit Major Tags: A Song of Ice and Fire fusion, Game of Thrones AU, rape/noncon elements, sexual assault, explicit sexual content, arranged marriage, domestic abuse Summary: At his father's command, Anthony Stark trades in his northern keep for a southern crown, wedded and bedded by Alexander of House Pierce, First of His Name. Tony does his duty, becomes a wolf in name only, toothless and clawless, and a dark, gleaming ornament for the King, even if he would make himself a widower a hundred times over. Honour demanded it of him, and so he did. But it is Ser James Barnes, named the Kingslayer for his sins during the Rebellion, that draws his eye, gives him comfort in this pit of liars and monsters. So, what is honour compared to a good man's love? They are only human, and the gods have fashioned us for love. Word Count: 33,192

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Title: I want to Break Free Collaborator: ssyn3 Link: AO3 Square Filled:  T1 - I'm not a Damsel in Distress Ship: none Rating: Gen Major Tags: art Summary: art of Tony and Cap

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Title: It's a Secret Collaborator: 27dragons Link: AO3 Square Filled: K4 - secret admirer Ship: WinterIron Rating: Teen Major Tags: coffeeshop AU, pining Summary: Tony blinked at the long-emptied mug he’d sat down with, and then at the new mug, and then up at Hot Barista. “I didn’t order anything?” “Yeah, I know. You’ve got a secret admirer.” “Oh.” Tony twisted in his seat a little, scanning the coffee shop. It was doing a fairly brisk business, but Tony didn’t see anyone obviously watching. “Who is it?” “I just said, it’s a secret.” Word Count: 1446

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Title: Gonna be a Big Man Someday Collaborator: ssyn3 Link: AO3 Square Filled: A1 - Canon 616 Ship: none Rating: Gen Major Tags: art Summary: art of MCU and 616 Tonys

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Title: Red Bottom Collaborator: NastyBambino Link: AO3 Square Filled: S5 - popsicle Ship: IronWidow Rating: Explicit Major Tags: explicit sexual content, BDSM Summary: Sometimes you just have to tease your domme and get punished. Word Count: 1166

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Title: I fought with you, fought on your side, long before you were born Collaborator: ssyn3 Link: AO3 Square Filled: R1 - image of IM1 Tony wielding gauntlet Ship: none Rating: Gen Major Tags: art Summary: art of Tony and Peter Parker

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Title: I'm gonna get that Cutie Pie Collaborator: ssyn3 Link: AO3 Square Filled: R1 - holding hands Ship: none Rating: Gen Major Tags: art Summary: art of Western Steve and Tony

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Title: You're Making the Typical Me Break My Typical Rules - Chapter 2 Collaborator: martianwahtney Link: AO3 Square Filled: K1 -  first kiss Ship: WinterIronHawk Rating: Gen Major Tags: Fem!Tony, Clint is an asshole, soulmates, no powers AU Summary: Clint gets over himself, James gets soft, and Toni is a damn goner. Word Count: 13,973

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Title: And you won't understand why Collaborator: ssyn3 Link: AO3 Square Filled: K1 - Obadiah Stane/Iron Monger Ship: none Rating: Gen Major Tags: art Summary: art of a photo of Tony and Obie

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Title: I gotta get me a game plan Collaborator: ssyn3 Link: AO3 Square Filled: S2 - Time Travel (to the Future) Ship: none Rating: Gen Major Tags: art Summary: art of Tony

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Title: You Won’t Regret It Collaborator: queen-of-the-avengers Link: Tumblr Square Filled: R2 - Shapeshifters Ship: Tony/Reader Rating: Not Rated Major Tags: fluff Summary: You have a gift that some might say it makes you a freak. Maybe you are one. But to Tony, you aren’t. Word Count: 1499

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Title: What a damn jolly good idea Collaborator: ssyn3 Link: AO3 Square Filled: K2 - Fantastic Four Crossover Ship: none Rating: Gen Major Tags: art Summary: art of Tony and Johnny Storm