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tfw you write your own recursive fanfic 🤣

thinking about aus for ocs is so funny. like i already put this guy in a situation but what if i put them in another totally different one

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a few reminders because i’m tired and angry

fandom is a hobby, not a form of activism

adult women aren’t inherently creepy for being in fandom and having hobbies apart from raising babies and doing taxes

the vast majority of people pushing back against the worrying trend of instigating harassment over fictional characters and relationships aren’t incest supporters or pedophiles, actually

liking a m/f ship doesn’t make someone a dirty heterosexual invading your space

preferring gay ships doesn’t make you ‘’woke’’ and good

no one owes you a disclaimer that they are a good person who recognizes that their favorite fictional villain’s actions are evil and that they don’t condone those actions irl

liking a fictional villain is in no way comparable to advocating abuse/murder/genocide/etc and you’re a fucking idiot if you believe that

just because a woman is attracted to a fictional villain doesn’t mean she’s promoting toxic relationships or going to end up in a toxic relationship. assuming women can’t tell fiction and reality apart stinks of internalized misogyny 

some rando’s a/b/o fanfics have none of the level of influence that popular tv shows and movies spreading propaganda have

no one owes you a detailed description of their traumas and mental health problems

abusive relationships are not the same as enemies to lovers ships

y’all need to chill the fuck out over people, relationships, actions and events that don’t actually exist and learn how to enjoy and discuss them like normal people

fandom is a hobby, not a form of activism

feel free to add more

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I made the first page so long ago but hey, I finished.

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FFVII + some of my favorite shitposts, part 1

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Good morning. Flamingo.

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You wish to study me? How, and what part(s)?

Just be careful, you might get stuck between my vast knowledge of military equipment and technology, and my vast knowledge about optical lenses and eyewear technologies.

I’d tie a safety line before you go.

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Most mustardly of men. That's you.

(For the colour ask, just in case this becomes somehow detached from that and this is interpreted as a condiment-based insult)

(Jks)

It’s reassuring to hear that the majority of what I post, share, and contribute through this blog is seen as accurate and reliable, even if at times I feel like I’m pulling shit out from my ass 😅

Appreciate it Lis!

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I would like to assist and help expand/elaborate on the whole military relationships thing.

I preface this by saying that laws and regulations around this are very expansive and vary from country to country and branch to branch, and a lot of what I am about to say are generalisations with some inferences and assumptions made for the sake of simplicity and brevity.

First things first: dating in the same squad/unit is a BIG NO NO. It doesn't matter what rank person A and person B are, ANY relationships in the same unit are illegal and are cause for strong punishment if found out by superiors. There is a caveat: upon commencement of the relationship, it is immediately disclosed to superiors and one party of the relationship requests transfer out of the unit.

Sleepy touched on this in her post but the rationale is pretty much to ensure that unit cohesion and the chain of command is not compromised, and to avoid instances of favourable/unfavourable treatment amongst members in that unit.

Scenario: If A and B are caught in an ambush, and A is grievously wounded but unable to be recovered or rescued safely, B may take unnecessary and undue risk to save them, putting themselves, A, and the rest of their unit at risk.

Scenario: A and B date but then have a very nasty breakup. The workplace then becomes very hostile as unlike in the civilian sector, they still have to see each other and work in close proximity to each other for however long it may be until one of them is transferred out, or reaches the end of their enlistment contract.

Dating where there is a difference of rank: This is where it can get a LITTLE grey. If A and B are of differing ranks within the same chain of command, then again it's a BIG NO NO. Not getting into the same rules as above, but now you're introducing an imbalance of power into the relationship. Some caveats may mitigate this, especially if A & B are both close in rank (E5 and E6, or O1 and O2), and/or display exceptional maturity and are able to "leave rank on base". But dating of different ranks, especially between officers and enlisted, is heavily frowned upon and/or against military law/code in some instances.

The only real exceptions where you may escape significant legal/disciplinary issues is where you are in completely separate chains of command (A is an Infantry Staff Sergeant, B is a Supply Sergeant), or completely different forces (A is an Army Officer, and B is Air Force Senior Enlisted). In those instances, the concerns are more ethical, and there are other issues that come about especially when things like security clearances or deployment schedules come about.

It's why a lot of the dramas that involve military characters dating each other always try to maintain that clandestine aspect of it, as it's pretty much a textbook "forbidden romance".

That all said, a lot of what can get people in trouble is the deliberate withholding of the relationship from superiors and leadership; the punishments for covering up a relationship can be worse than the act of the relationship itself. I am sure that there are waivers or similar forms and paperwork that are to be filled and submitted to commanders in the event of personnel engaging into a serious relationship with each other. Like, if A and B are 100% committed and this isn't a barracks fling, then if you work with the military leadership then they are likely to work with you by accommodating the relationship (don't expect to stay in the same unit though, 100% chance that someone is getting transferred out to another unit).

Take all of this with an entire salt shaker, and if you endeavor to portray your characters in relationships with fellow military, ensure you do your own research in regards to the specific nation and branch(es) involved.

Hi Sleepy! I hope you're doing well. I've seen that you've made such elaborate lore for Jade and I was wondering what references you used to create a story for her. I'm in the middle of making my own COD OC and I'm struggling with it because I don't know a lot about military stuff (ranks, campaigns, relationships and the like) and neither do I know where to look either. It would be great if you could share some tips. Thank you 🫶

Hi!! Thank you so much! That's so sweet of you to say ✨

Well, I too didn't know much about military stuff (part of the reason why I made Jade an MI6), but I learn really really slowly. Even now I only know so little. My military knowledge is very limited 😭 I'm just a girl too okay but I take a lot of time looking at the internet for information and references.

Sleepy's Very Inaccurate Guide to Make CoD OC's

Well, I guess what you gotta do is :

1. Decide where your OC's nationality.

Every person has a nationality/which country they belong in, and every country has their own military structure. UK has different structures than USA, Mexico, Germany, Poland, etc. a CoD OC usually belongs to the counter terrorism team of that country. Nationality is important, because realistically, your OC can't be American and suddenly becomes an SAS. You can't be British and suddenly you're a Marine/SEAL. bffr that's legal shit you can't play with that ok.

2. Are they military/non-military?

This will determine your OC's role and job during missions. Like Jade, she's not a military personnel. She mainly does translating, information collecting and analyzing (who also happens to have a high combat experience). She can give suggestions/advise to Price/Ghost/Alejandro (who are officers) on what to do during a situation, but she has limited/no right/no authority to command other soldiers. The call is still on the officers' hand to make. She's kinda like Alex Keller.

However there's also people like Station Chief Laswell, Special Officer Adler, and Special Agent Hudson (from CIA) who are experts in strategy making, so they have some sort of authority and can command the team.

3. If military, what rank are they?

I only know the basic stuff on this, but countries under NATO use a system where there's 'Enlisted' and 'Officers'. These E codes mean enlisted, and O codes mean officers.

Part of the reason is because every country has different name for the ranks, so the E and O codes is used to 'equalize' these ranks. It also works to determine how much you get paid / paygrade.

Enlisted soldiers are technical experts who mainly goes to the field and take care of business. They do what they're told. There's people who specialize in sniping (long range shooting), demolition (things that goes boom), and more. There are schools for each of this stuff.

Meanwhile, Officers are the brain, the manager, and the leader. In order to be an officer, you need to go to formal school/academy. You can't just go from Sergeant and then gets promoted to Lieutenant. You gotta GO TO SCHOOL because once you're an officer, you get to manage and assign tasks to the enlisted soldiers, and it needs special education.

In UK it's Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS), while in USA, it's uuuhh there's one for every corps :

Every country has their own military academy so look for it.

So there's that. Beware of the age too tho. Usually someone can enlist at 17-18, or, someone can go to military academy at 17-18 (like you know, school). You can also enlist first, be a sergeant, then attend military academy to be an officer. Idk tho hhhhh but that's roughly what I understand.

This is the info I get from a fucking transformers fandom but it sounds legit so I'll just give you the screenshot.

(this just comes to my mind but with the info below, Ale is 45??? idk idk idk, maybe you can climb up the rank ladders if you have achievements and trust-worthy enough to hold the rank. I refuse to believe Ale is 45 prolly 39-40)

4. On relationships between teammates

Now this is... Idk man, i don't know if there's a law/regulation that controls this aspect, but yes you can have a relationship (?)

Idk the details, but for it to work, usually it's between enlisted soldiers, or between officers. Relationships with one having more power than the other caaaaan be weird, but uuuhh yes. It's fiction after all, so if you want to sprinkle drama in there, then go ahead.

Just remember that if an officer is dating an enlisted, the officer gotta make sure that their priority is aligned and cannot go off the rails to save/prioritize their love interest. That can go against the higher-ups intentions, jeopardize the mission, and worst of all, cost the lives of other soldiers. You can go to military trial for that (big deal btw) (if you're found guilty you can be discharged without honor btw)

(part of the reason why I made Jade an MI6 not military 😂 it's complicated)

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Anyway yeaa uuuuhh that's some Sleepy's very inaccurate guide to OC making in Call of Duty. Anyone who has more knowledge about them are welcome to fix the infos above if I'm wrong or to add more.

All in all have fun!

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Hey, im unsure if my message went through but I was hoping that you could make a MWII barage kitlist guide? There are one guide out there but it lists airsoft cheap stuff which is what Im not looking for. Please get back to me if you can or cannot do it so I know. Thank you.

I did, I am still compiling a parts list for you. It will take a bit as I have got some other projects active at the moment.

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hello! apologies for the ask but I’ve been looking into getting more accurate with my Ghost cosplay, specifically the nightwar outfit and I’ve been using your guide to help me with most of it but I have been STRUGGLING to find a good utility/admin pouch that’s similar to what’s on the guide, a lot of the other cosplayers I talk to usually gatekeep where they get their stuff so I’ve just been scrounging to find a decent one. Any help would be appreciated a lot!! Thank you! :]

Hi! I actually finally managed to get a close-enough ID on the pouch, though it will require some small modifications to achieve the 1:1 look.

You’re after a Spiritus Systems Small GP Pouch, however it does NOT have a panel of Velcro on the front facing surface. You will have to source and attach some to it to achieve a proper match.

It shouldn’t be hard to source either strips of 50mm hook Velcro or a sheet that you can cut down to size. Adhesive-backed would be the best way for you if you don’t have the ability to sew it on into place, especially given it being for cosplay.

Glad to be a source of information for you, and thanks for reaching out!

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Hey! I apologize for the random message. I've been following your guides for my Ghost cosplay. I made an account to ask if you know of any alternatives to the First Spear Siege-R Optimized Plate Carrier (Ghost Nightwar). I've been using the TWINFALCONS Plate Carrier from Amazon, and it just doesn't look right to me.

Well, without knowing what the exact vest you’re using, I can’t really say if the one you are using is suitable. TwinFalcons is a brand, not a specific vest type, and they make pretty good clones of some popular models of plate carrier. I actually have their JPC 2.0 and Mk3 Chest Rig, which are clones of the Crye JPC2.0 and Spiritus Systems Microfight Chest Rig system.

I would recommend you look for the LBX Armatus II, aka LBX-4020B plate carrier, or a Crye CAGE Plate Carrier/CPC, both of which Emerson Tactical makes a great clone of.

The LBX is the same vest he uses in his urban streets kit, as well as on some of his MWIII kits, while the CPC he wears on the rest of his MWIII kits. In both, you should be able to transplant 90% of the pouches from the Siege-R onto either the 4020 or CPC and get the same effect. If you do use the 4020, you will need to source a MOLLE front panel for it, and those are only available from LBX Inc as Emerson haven’t cloned that component.

Hope this helps out!

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Hey, hi again! I was the person who sent you an ask about which Ace Combat games were on the PS3/which games were the best. (It was months eons ago lol so I don’t blame you if you don’t remember!) Let’s just say that I’m now three games deep (AC4, AC5, and AC0) and hooked for life! Thanks for exposing me to these absolutely awesome games, and btw your cosplays are super sick!

First, thanks for the cosplay compliment! I really appreciate it.

Secondly, you picked the perfect place to start. We fans call it the Holy Trinity for a reason, after all.

How’d you go about getting to play them? Did you source a PS2 and then copies of the games, or did you play them via emulator?

And of those three, who’s been your favourite character you’ve encountered and why is it Kei “Edge” Nagase from AC5 (🤣, I kid, actually who is your favourite so far?)

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naaah what the fuck

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Cosplay Project - Ready or Not

Been a little radio silent lately, so I’m touching base with what I’ve been working on for the past couple of months.

More deets under the cut!

I’ve partnered up with my friend from the previous cosplay I posted (MW: Ghost & Price, my friend was Price) alongside a few more people to put together a group cosplay for Ready or Not.

For the unaware, Ready or Not is a tactical FPS in which you play as the leader of a SWAT team responding to a series of high risk calls, ranging from warrant services, active shooters, counter-terrorism activities, robberies, etc. While you do get points for clearing and neutralising all threats, you get more points and better ranks & rewards for not employing lethal force (by using pepper spray, tasers, gas, and other non/less lethal means available in the game)

Here’s a few pics of everything I have put together thus far:

Some helmets, to be worn by myself (right) and one of the team (left)

Body armour, in the form of a Crye AVS (for me) and Crye JPC (other team member)

Ballistic entry shield

Mirrorgun (this is what I am most proud of, being a fully homemade prop using PVC pipe, and 3d printed components including parts taken from the in-game model)

Weapons: a representation of a beanbag “less lethal) shotgun (to be carried by another person in our squad) and a Mk 18 Mod 0 CQBR (carried by me)

Can’t wait to share pics of our team from Gold Coast Supanova 2024. We will be there on Saturday, attending the showcase.

For any of my followers who happen to be attending, if you happen to be attending as well and you see me and/or my team, don’t be afraid to come say hi! I won’t bite (can’t speak for the rest of the team though).

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