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[anonfeather]

This!

If you ever read any of my fics, you can comment like this :D

Want to leave a comment or send a content creator an ask letting them know your appreciate their work but don't know what to say?

Sometimes we don't know what to say and that's okay! Here's some suggestions:

Copy and paste your favorite line into the comments and say you loved that line!

Tell them it's your favorite work for the ship/trope/fandom/ever!

"Extra kudos! :) "

"I loved how you wrote x scene!"

"You did a great job at describing x!"

"You conveyed X emotion so well!"

"The way you wrote x character was fantastic! I love how you portray x aspect."

"Thanks for the food!"

Heart emojis

"I love the way you used x color!"

"Great symbolism with x!"

"How you draw X element of the piece is amazing!"

If it's a reblog, try adding emojis in the tags

"You make great edits!"

"I love the aesthetic of your pieces!"

"Your moodboards always go so well together!"

"I love the filter you use on your gifs!"

"You pick the best scenes to group together!"

"You're great at analyzing things and explaining it for others to understand!"

"I stayed up late reading this/looking through your blog. Thank you!"

"I read this/get happy every time I see this piece. Thank you for making it!"

"Thank you for taking the time to make this and share it with us!"

"Thank you for sharing your work!"

Remember not to ask a creator when they'll make more or finish a piece. This can make someone feel that their current work is unappreciated, or that their work is only there to be consumed rather than something personal to them that they chose to share with others. Creators spend hours, weeks, months, sometimes years producing a piece. It's nice to hear that someone likes it, even if they don't always respond to your messages!

[anonfeather]

Fanart for @fortheloveinyoureyes's lovely Hiyojun fic something comforting. They're so sweet... ;-;

[anonfeather]

You can and should write fanfiction that isn't perfect. You can and should write whatever fanfiction you want. You can and should write fanfiction that brings you joy even if it's silly or goofy or weird.

Except for me. My fanfic has to be perfect and read like a novel and ruin at least one person's sleep schedule.

[anonfeather]

Cast Down Chronicles - Info dump

In 2024 I participated in Omegaverse exchange, and in my assignment, I had: "o!Domesticated Catboy/a!Feral Catboy/b!Feral Catboy/o!Feral Catboy" (assignment/1srt story: Explicit story on AO3)

So! I did some character creation and world-building, and it was super fun! So after the exchange, I kept working on it and I commissioned some art from the very talented reia3a on Vgen

(More stories in the Collection)

BTW: If anyone likes this setting/characters, I give permission for you to create fic, art, podfic, translation, etc - anything really! - for my setting and characters of 'Cast Down Chronicles'. 

World summary: In a far-off galaxy, an advanced race made of tentacles and partly void called Nims engineered a variety of hybrid species, like the beloved homo felis, kept as domestic companions. These spliced beings largely resemble humans (a sapient species that evolved on a natural planet aeons ago) but with added distinct animalistic traits. The story is about how Callen ran away from his Nim master and joined a feral pack.

Here are the characters (my version vs reia3a's)

Callen!

He is a calico with striking red and black hair, accented by a bold white streak separating the two other colours. His ears and tail follow the same vibrant pattern, giving him a distinctive, eye-catching appearance. Although tagged as Omega, he doesn't always act as one. But sometimes he does. Very fluid!

TAVI! (Feral Omega)

He’s a scrappy runt, half-cute half-spicy. His fur is a dark grey tabby. Though the tabby pattern it's often hard to tell under the layer of dirt that makes him appear solid grey.

Rune! ("Feral" Beta)

He has dark skin with hair and fur tinged in shades of purple. His eyes are bright yellow, almost glowing. Calm, mesmerising and mysterious. He has hang-ups about participating in sex. Is in a romantic relationship with Eternis. "Adopted" Tavi and Callen in the pack, because they were poor dears.

Eternis (Feral Alpha)

Tall, muscular, and lean, with long, silky black hair and alabaster skin (tuxedo coat). One of his ears and the tip of his tail have a small patch of white, breaking his otherwise sleek appearance. Very much in love with Rune (but has intercourse with Callen and Tavi out of "Alpha 'obligation" - it's complicated). Mechanic and wants to build a spaceship to leave the planet with his pack. (image pending)

[anonfeather]

Oh... Maybe I'll do something with my Omegaverse catboys...

♥ Welcome to #ockiss25 ♥

Get ready to get those OCs smooching!

♥ #ockiss25 CALENDAR ♥

from FEBRUARY 10th, 2025 to FEBRUARY 16th, 2025

♥ #ockiss25 MINI FAQ ♥

What is OCkiss? It’s a week long event in which artists, writers and other creators produce content about OCs kissing.

Who can participate in OCkiss? Do you have an OC? Do you want to participate in OCkiss? Congrats, you’re in! Create something and upload it during the event with the tag #ockiss25

My OC doesn’t have a significant other, can I still participate? Of course! OCkiss is not restricted to romantic kisses - they can be friendly, they can be familiar, they can just be kissing their pet!

Can I use other people’s OCs? If they have stated that their OCs are up for grabs for this event, of course! If you’re not sure, please, please always ask the OC’s owner first.

I’m a bit lost and don’t know what to create! You can ask other people for prompts, make your own, or follow the official #ockiss25 prompt list down below!

Can I participate with OCxCanon!character content? No.

If you have more questions, please refer to the main FAQ!

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Remember to tag your OCkiss creations with the #ockiss25 tag! I aim to reblog everybody who participates and I will set up a queue to that effect. Reblog culture has gone down on Tumblr, and I want to change that and promote creators to the best of my ability - it would be awesome if you joined me on this! If you don’t want your work to be reblogged here, please say so in the tags!

[anonfeather]

I prefer to think this applies to Ernest Raviede from Star Ocean 2. There needs to be a pic with his tits out now...

imagine dealing w an international crisis involving precious artifacts and someone is like ‘don’t worry I know a guy’ and it’s a dorky connecticut college professor named henry who slips into his slutsona and suddenly he’s capable of saving the world w the power of his whip & fedora

[anonfeather]

Four or More Bingo 5 - SO2

Somehow finished a bingo at the last minute (it's still 2024 here.)

Title: Coats Fandom: Star Ocean 2 OT4: Bowman/Ernest/Ninay/Opera Prompt: Wearing each others' clothes. A drabble about the four of them after they first all met. I want to write more about how they'd get together and end up in this long-distance relationship at some point.

@fourormore | @polyamships

It'd been cold the night they'd all met.

That'd surprised Bowman; springtime was usually warmer in Lacour. It had been fine while they were chatting in the bar, but the wind had been brutal outside. Seeing Ninay shiver... it still terrified him.

Then he'd felt Opera drape her jacket over his shoulders, and saw Ernest offering his pale greatcoat to Ninay. The pair then joined them for the walk back to their lodgings.

That wasn't what had made the Jeanes decide that this relationship was worth trying. It was when Opera and Ernest had left those coats behind for them. ---

[anonfeather]

Four or More Bingo 4 - SO2

Title: Losing Track Fandom: Star Ocean 2 OT4: Ashton/Claude/Dias/Noel Set after The Road to Ell. References to sex but no actual sex, despite the prompt. I wouldn't read it at work though. It's easy to lose track of time on Ell.

@fourormore | @polyamships

Staying in Ell was making it harder and harder to keep track of the days. Sure, Ashton could tell the sun was rising and setting, but if you asked him how many days had passed since they'd arrived, he would've had to have guessed. He knew that it had been late summer when they'd gotten back to Expel, and that it wasn't quite winter yet; he could see the leaves starting to change, and could fell a slight chill in the air, but it was hard to really think about it when he was busy fighting all the time.

At least they were having a little bit of time to rest. The four of them had been busy that night, all of them helping to keep watch, even Noel; they were short-handed after a raid on a nearby lair. The people they'd sent had succeeded in clearing out the lair, but many of them had been injured; even with Noel's assistance, most of them were going to have to rest a few more days.

The four of them still had a tent to themselves; it was small and cramped, but at least it gave them a little bit of privacy. Ashton was lying on his stomach, trying to sleep; he kept wondering if Claude was right, and if the four of them being there would've helped keep the other fighters safe. Dias had dismissed the thought quickly, saying that there was no way they could know for sure. Ashton wished he could stop thinking about it that easily.

Even the dragons were asleep, worn out by the fighting earlier that night. They were the ones who usually woke him in the night, and he had to admit he was tempted to show them what it felt like. But in the end, he supposed he was just too nice to do that to them. On purpose, anyway.

Ashton wouldn't have minded the close quarters if only they could've taken off their armor. It just took up so much space, and he wanted to be able to touch his lovers. He was in a mood, for some reason; he wanted to get himself and the other three into one bed, without their armor. The four of them didn't get the chance to share a bed often; they'd probably have to find a room with two large beds and push them together. But... well, he'd learned a lot about sex over the past few months. He knew that Claude was the most physical and could lift him up without even needing to brace him against a wall or anything, and that Dias was largely inexperienced but took instruction well and had the sort of focus that had left Ashton lost for words, and that Noel liked to stroke the dragons' necks to make sure they didn't feel left out and use his magic to make his skin tingle -

But he really shouldn't be thinking of it, he thought. Not when he couldn't even take off his armor. He sighed, shifted a bit so that he would be slightly less uncomfortable, and tried yet again to fall asleep.

It wouldn't be until later that day, when the four of them were out searching for another lair, that he'd realized that had been the morning of his birthday. Maybe that was why it had come to mind.

Ah, well, he thought. It would have to wait until the job was done.

[anonfeather]

in 2025 let’s bring back being enthusiastic on ao3. leave a comment on every chapter. leave kudos and, if necessary, leave “double kudos” in the comments. tags and notes on bookmarks. the whole nine yards. let’s show fanfic authors how much we love them.

[anonfeather]

Oh! Yes!! I love bases and these are so cute! I want to use them :D

i felt like there wasn’t enough polyam trio art memes so i decided to make my own <3 self indulgence be damned

❤️💛💙

( feel free to share and tag me in any of the cute art you make i would love to see!!! 🥺💕)

[anonfeather]

Awesome holiday gift!

Some more holiday exchange pieces! Kurt Cedric for anonfeather on Ao3 !

[anonfeather]

How to comment 101

A fandom is the subculture inherent to a group of fans. It touches anything related to the field of predilection of such a group of people and is organized or created by these same people. And, like everything that comes from people, it is alive and requires exchanges to continue to exists.

People who receive no comments have often and at length express how lonely it can feel to be shouting alone in the void and how discouraging such silence can be.

I have found after asking around that readers aren’t unwilling to comment, but mainly don’t have the energy or know what to say.

Some readers have also expressed a fear of annoying the author, as they are clumsy with words, or feeling intimidated in front of an author who has such a talent with words that the reader's own words feel too embarrassing. Or not feeling that their own five word sentence is worth the bother.

Every word matters.

Every comment is worth its writing to the author.

I refer you to this post if you doubt the importance and impact of comments on fanfics.

To help those willing to comment, I have done a very modest survey of roughly 20 persons, writers and readers alike, and here is what I have come up with.

For writers:

Write in your notes, at the end of the fic, clearly what type of comment you do not want. 

Clearly stating your limits and preferences helps readers who are uncertain or not very verbose to write in a relaxed way.

If they do not have the anxiety of offending, vexing or annoying the author, they will be more comfortable and therefore more inclined to write.

If you have repeated commenters, try to reply to their comments, even with just a few words. Some people who do not receive replies to any of their comments take the lack of response to mean the author is not reading comments at all, feel discouraged and stop commenting in turn.

If you do read the comments, but don’t want to reply for whatever reason, do say so at the end of the fic, in the notes, so that readers know what to expect and not be disappointed.

For readers:

Do:

About the story: 

You can write about a particular line that you liked, the themes, parallels with canon or within the story, the characterisation, a character’s exploration, a/several character’s motivation, a/several character’s mindset/thinking/emotional reaction, a/several characters’ interaction, the plot, the action happening, the worldbuilding, emotions within the fic, subtext, pacing...

If you liked everything and are overwhelmed on how to narrow it down, you can just say exactly that. “I loved everything!”

You can also focus on pointing out just one moment, one line, one specific thing and why you liked them, specifically. What matters is not that you wrote a novel but that you communicated to the author what made you happy, what you enjoyed.

About you: 

What emotions the fic made you feel, what you think is going on in a wip or what you (think you have) figure(d) out, what you are doing in real life while reading the story, afterward, because of it, and/or how the fic impacted your life (yay! motivation to make art!), how the fic is meaningful on a personal level because x, y, z, what it made you think of, like another fic, a book, a song, a movie, what subject/fact it prompted you to discover more of…

How: 

You can write an essay, a prose, or some serious, meaningful, impactful words but you can also joke with the author as long as you stay mindful or polite. A lot of authors have said they love when people make jokes or break the fourth wall. 

Unsure about your sense of humor? Here is an example: do not write "I hate you! How could you do this to me!” Write "How could you do this? The betrayal! die offscreen.”

Making a parody of what is going on with the characters with a few lines can be funny! Keep it positive. Not everyone has the same degree of sarcasm. But levity and good humor are always welcomed.

Small fics vs longer fics:

Emojis, keysmashing and incoherent yelling are very often correct comments for small fics or drabbles. (Unless otherwise specified.)

They are also loved in longer fics, (unless otherwise specified,) but people who have been writing a story for literal years appreciate you taking at least five minutes to say a bit more than that.

Try to go through all the “about the fic” and “about you” points above, methodically, and choose just two or three of them. Then write just one sentence per point.

If you really don't know what to say, look at other people's comments. Sometimes, you will recognise something you liked too or that you thought was really good. It can help and be the starting point of your own comment.

Long WIPs:

For long fics that you follow while they are being written, people have said they have at first a lot of enthusiasm for commenting, but find it harder and harder to know what to say as the number of chapters accumulate, and so does the number of comments they feel obligated to give in turn.

Please, keep commenting! Love keeps the writers motivated and helps creativity. It’s like shouting in the void and getting a high five back.

Even one line about something specific (a dialogue bit, a reaction, a plot maneuver) can make an author happy.

Writers are not really looking for length or details. They are looking for care. If you read something you liked, just point out what you enjoyed. That's engagement enough. 

Comments aren't really about the act of a compliment. They are about the shared joy of a fandom or a ship or a character. 

Example: “'X character diving headfirst into the sea like that is so like him!”

It’s good. It’s fun. It’s nice.

Some people have said to “save” a chapter, give a kudo and say “looking forward to reading this when I have time!” and wait until they do have time and energy to comment more at length, sometimes two or three chapters at the same time.

It let the writers know their fic is still being read. You just have to be mindful to not let months go by, otherwise, it goes back to leaving the author the impression they invested hours, weeks, months, into something no one interacts with. You can alternate strategies, lengthy comments, short comments, and commenting on several chapters saved.

If all else fails, go back to the tried and true. Choose one of the points above, choose just two or three of them and then write just one sentence per point.

If you are not a native speaker:

Google can help with the bare minimum. It's not great, but it lays the foundations. Write what you think in google translate and the translation will help guide your answer. You can always ask for help from someone else or warn the author that the fic’s language is not your native language, if you are unsure if your words come off in a tone not intended.

At the start of your comment, say “I am not a native speaker”.

Do not apologize. It’s not necessary. Just provide context. Use your words. Be clear.

Remember: 

The writer isn't what they write. They do not necessarily headcanon what they write, nor do they necessarily approve of it in real life. Be mindful to not approve or disprove of x, y, z going on in the fic as if they do. You do not know that.

It’s not about the length or the wording or the quality of your comments. Of course authors love that. But what they love most of all is to hold hands, jump up and down with you and squee and gush about the fandom, ship or character.

It’s about the sharing of the joy.

Don’t:

Do not ask for another chapter and for the author to finish a fic.

Do not threaten the author to put their fics in an AI if they do not finish the fic.

Do not say "I didn't like it" or "I liked but not that" or "It would have been better if x, y, z." If you want to talk about what you didn’t like, whether it’s part or all of the story, discuss it with willing friends. The author is not responsible for you reading something you didn’t enjoy (how it made you feel) and persevering.

Do not “offer” to correct typos, grammar, vocabulary, facts, canon facts, characterisation, ect. unless you know the author and know they are fine with it or they say so explicitly in the notes. 

Do not make demands. Do not.

Like that tumblr op said, “this is not the bespoke zone.” This is off-the rack. If the free suit is not to your liking, look for another free suit rather than demand to speak to the manager for "adjustments."

Tags are not owed to you. Ao3 is not a safe zone. Not everyone agrees on what degree of content merits each tag. Or what qualifies for a tag. So, if you found a fic that was more angsty than you expected and it broke your heart, comment on a part that was good and didn't make you sad, without saying you want a happy ending to the angst fic that was written for angst purpose. Off-the rack, remember?

Exemple:

"I found x,y,z to be upsetting. Would you consider tagging it?"

Vs "Your work is totally x,y,z triggery. You ought to tag it."

Vs "Hey, you do know some people find x,y,z, triggery, right?!? Because they do! So tag it!"

One of those answers is correct. The others aren't. No demands in the comments.

Your emotional well being while reading fic is your responsibility. If your expectations have been disappointed, do not say so. Talk about a point that was positive for you. If your expectations have been exceeded, do share!

Also, if you're mad, I have found that it helps to write your comment, leave it to decant, and wait a week or so to see what it looks like when you're in a different emotional mindset.

Some elements of fics can be very upsetting unexpectedly. It is not the responsibility of the writer to answer that. Nor comments are the place for it.

Once some time has passed, if you still want to talk about it, try to communicate in a way that is neither demanding nor negative. If you can't, talk about it with someone who is not the author.

My own personal opinion:

It can be so easy to focus on the fic and your own inner imaginary garden/cinema, that we sometimes forget to switch from "inner life" to "outer life" and exchange actively with people on both sides of the fence.

But it can also add so much more to the experience <3

Clear communication is always good. Even if you disagree. At least you know where you stand.

Say thank you. Fanfics are a gift. You have been given one. Say thank you. 

[anonfeather]

Yes!

Every single fic update there is an author trying frantically to find the right balance between a nonchalant aside of "leave a comment if you enjoyed =)" and clinging desperately to the coat tails of a random stranger, dragging along behind them on the street wailing "Please, please! I have to know what you thought! I'm desperate to talk to people about this! Ask me about the alliterative repetition! Ask me about the symbolism!"

[anonfeather]

Do you like Star Ocean?

Hiya!

Since the SO2 remake, I've been rediscovering my love for the franchise. So I made a little discord server for likeminded fans to hangout.

You do fanart? Write fanfic or have a ton of plot bunnies you wanna share? Have Headcanons? Shipping favourite?

You're welcome to join and chat :D

If the invite link doesn't work, poke me, I'll find a different way to invite you. Or you can find me on discord, I have the same handle as tumblr

[anonfeather]

to the rich billionaire scrolling through the transformers tag, can u fund for the decepticon spin off. thnx.

[anonfeather]

Why is my fic so popular?? It's 12 years old?!

Okay, so 12 years ago (yup), I wrote a short, smutty one-shot (about 1k). To this day, it's still the most popular fic I wrote. I still regularly get more kudos on it than I do on any of my recent fics.

I get that Transformers is a big fandom... By now everyone should have read that fic ... It's 12 years old!

But I still get kudos? Huh...? I...

(Not that I'm complaining—well, I am, but I'm mostly very confused.)

So... Why is it so popular? What magic did I type?? Did I make a deal with the devil??

[anonfeather]

So cute!

been slowly working my way through Star Ocean 2 The Second Story R. Guess who my favorite character is (it’s Rena) (I love you Rena)