#I hope this helped

[semisolidmind]

I've been going back and forth w/ my bestie on Monster bf lore, so I've come to the master for sage advice.

Yandere or not, monster bf would help accommodate Darling with a disability. Maybe even cure if thats what she wishes for and ONLY she wishes for.

Bestie claims that they could comfort and coddle them, but not help them in ways that truly benefit them.

Any advice??? This is going on 17 days of the group chat going off.

ah, a matter befitting my expertise

i think, perhaps depending on the monster in question, both options could be possible. if the monster in question is a bit more of the feral side, then your bestie’s claim could happen.

however, if your monster is more socialized and civilized, then your option is more probable. also, the monster in question has the magic abilities to cure said disability, whatever that happens to be.

there’s a great many factors to consider in monster specificities.

[the-whispers-of-death]

Any tips on making cod ocs?

First establish what part of the COD universe they're in. Like are they 141, SpecGru, KorTac, Shadow Company? Or hell, you could go to other COD universes like Ghosts, Black Ops. Whatever universe/squad/military branch you want.

I know my last two OCs are the exception to this considering they're not really a part of the 141 of Shadow Company like the rest of my COD OCs, but they're in the same universe and I've decided to cut myself some slack for that because I thought I deserve it.

Anyways, the next thing to do is think about what type of character are you thinking about making? Are they stoic, happy, neutral? What is their backstory? Get into the very nitty gritty details of them and don't stop until they've completely overrun your brain.

Don't feel like you have to use just one medium or a specific medium. I know there are people who draw their OCs, write about their OCs, draw and write their OCs. I personally only write about my OCs because I'm a writer and I can't really draw.

Also, I know I said get into the very nitty gritty details of them and you should eventually do that, but don't feel bad if you know only the bare bones. I've felt that it takes time for you to get to know the OC really really well.

I mean it might because I'm not a person who plans out things at all so I just think about things as I go.

The most important thing is to have fun, it shouldn't really feel like a chore to create OCs. After all, they're because you want to put a piece of you into the fandom you love so much.

[moonchild-in-blue]

who is this sleep token band?? i am interested and would love to know about then 👀

this is also a bad ice breaker of trying to make friends on here

Hello friend! 💙💫 Thank you so much for this question - you have no idea what can of worms you just unlocked! So you want to join our cult uh? Welcome, there's no way out hehe (kidding. well, half-kidding).

This is just an introductory post, and by no means comprehensive. I'll point you to THIS POST by our lovely resident band archivist/librarian @sleepanonymous for a more in depth and full-fledged explanation on who are they, their story, etc. A long, but very worthwhile read!

So, Sleep Token are an alt/experimental metal band from England. They fuse a lot of heavier rock/metal elements with pop, jazz, funk, the most beautiful piano ballads - even some rap ! Genre is unimportant - the music is great!

They are anonymous, and wish to remain so, which is something we are very serious about, using masks and body paint to conceal their identities, and go by the names of Vessel, ii, iii, and iv (like the roman numerals).

From left to right, in order: iv, ii, Vessel, iii.

Vessel - The frontman, vocalist, pianist and composer/writer. He uses a white and red mask, different from the rest of the band, with a matching shoulder piece. His mouth and tits are always out, you'll get used to it. Vessel composes and writes all of the songs, sings, and plays most of instruments on the albums, with the exception of drums, and bass on occasion. He's a musical genius, and has just the warmest, most beautiful voice ever. Vessel never talks, but has giggled like, 3 times already and it's adorable. He dances a lot on stage, like a 5 yo kid on a massive sugar rush. I love him a normal amount <- lies.

ii - our short king, our boba-eyed bean, the best drummer in the scene and I'm not even exaggerating. He is the only one aside from Vessel who is part of the studio recordings, and has composing credits as well. He has the most beautiful round, sparkly blue eyes ever 🥺

iii - TALL AND LANKY, he's the bassist. The most chaotic creature you'll ever meet - he can be seen dancing and twirling, kicking his feet, and being just extremely goofy at all times (except when he's kissing the homies). Sometimes he shouts to the audience and is just hilarious. He's usually on the stage right (our left) in front of the choir. Like iv, he takes no part in the album recordings, but has been with the band since day one.

iv - the fuckboy. The cuddler. The guitarrist. iv is the second shortest of the group, and he's usually on stage left in front of ii (drummer). While he's usually more chill than Vessel and iii, he's also a smooth mofo. It's common to see him fiddle with the mask to tease the fans, or be dragged around stage by iii. He's constantly being kissed by everyone and honestly? Valid. Aside from guitar, he also does the live screams with Vessel, and just like iii, has no part in album recording. iv is actually the 3rd "iv" - he joined them around 2020/21 if I'm not mistaken - but it's safe to assume he's here to stay.

The Vesselettes/Choir - including them because I love our queens. They are the 3 backing vocals/choir who accompany the band on tour. They have been on/off since not too long ago, but they seem to have a more permanent presence lately. They are the only ones who have their personal identities disclosed to the public. They are the Espera group, who are also association with the band Exploring Birdsong.

They have a bit of lore, but most of what you find is fanmade, based on their lyrics, some messages from the band, and just general vibes. According to the band, Vessel (the frontman) was visited in a dream by an ancient deity called Sleep, who dwells within dreams. Sleep promised to bring glory and fame, in exchange for Vessel's worship (which is a tag line used by band and fans alike!). The band serve as living vessels for Sleep, with Vessel being the "main one" (the others are technically called Vessel 2/3/4 but they just go by their roman numerals). Each song is a "token", or offering to Sleep, hence "Sleep Token".

There are many, many people here who do song analysis and connect them to the lore, or offering different perspectives. The songs, mostly romantic/sad in nature, have really no set meaning - everyone's free to interpret as they wish! There are some really amazing posts around here (some by me even oop), if that's your thing!

They have 3 albums - Sundowning, This Place Will Become Your Tomb, and Take Me Back To Eden - who form a story trilogy, Sundowning being their official debut and the start of the story. There are many recurring themes and references, especially in the last album. Before that, they released 2 eps, One and Two, and 2 singles, Jaws and The Way That You Were.

I always reccomend you start with Take Me Back To Eden, their most recent album, as its a perfect showcase of all the different genres and musical artistry they incorporate. After that, you can either start with the albums (the trilogy) and then the eps, or go back to beginning with One (which is how I did it). Either way is perfectly valid! You can also just listen to random songs and then go from there, but I strongly advise you to listen to the albums in full for the best experience possible.

There's really only one rule in the fandom so to speak, that I really need to mention, which is do not reveal or mention any of the members' irl identities. Unfortunately, it's increasingly impossible to not come across their names and faces on the internet - Google and Pinterest are not your friends. Twitter is also not the best. If you do see something, or stumble upon any side-projects of any of the guys aside from Sleep Token, do not mention it. Just pretend you didn't see anything, and leave it be. The band has been very adamant in their wish to remain anonymous, so as fans it's our responsibility to respect their one request.

This is a bit to take in, but hopefully it can point you in the right direction! If there's anything at all that you wish to know, or are confused by, do not hesitate to ask!! I'm always glad to help more people get into our favourite cryptics, and there are plenty of lovely, lovely people around here who do too! Tumblr is usually pretty chill and friendly, so don't be afraid to interact with people. Everyone is welcomed in the Tumblr Creechur Corner 😚

And of course, above all, have fun!!! Worship 🖤

[pokeficdaily]

Im thinking about making my own pokefic in the style of the ones here based off of a rp that some friends and I have been doing. Do you have any recommendations to draw inspiration from?

HI OH MY GOD HIII

first of all, oh my god!!!! please share it with us if you do do it! we're really excited to see!

as for the question itself, sure!

im thinking you should check out these four pokefics especially :

pokemon high school by emopaul56

keeping up with the kalosians by sleepwick

a true love of a senpai by greninja youtuber

hoenn ward bound by cool opabinia facts!!

the first one comes from a very long series (you can find a playlist with every episode on the channel). it's purposefully very funny, just like the second one, except the first season of the second one has been deleted. the new season is still very funny though! as for the third one, its a classic dark ash fic. one of the first ones we found with mod seal. and the fourth one is also purposefully funny and has been submitted to us! it's also hilarious :3

[tim-ee-sis]

How has dating been after getting out of an LTR? I’m newly single after a 10 year relationship and the thought of dating again terrifies me!

Hi!

It's been weird and full of ups and downs. I've been explicit with any date I've been on that I have some healing to do and I'm not looking to jump back into anything, but rather go on some dates and establish a friendship before anything else. There have been a few guys who get a lil clingy, but I keep my communication direct and firm because I'll know when I'm ready. I've also grown/matured a lot since I was last single, both from the relationship with my ex (which wasn't all bad; it was largely good, just ended super poorly because of his choices) so I'm approaching dating way different than when I was last single. There's a lot of new apps out there which is a great place to see if there's a rapport but also provokes some anxiety 😅

Long story short: do what's comfortable for you, communicate directly about your headspace and what you're feeling, but don't be afraid to put yourself out there and try new things!

[museeofmoon]

hi zainab - sorry to bother you but i was curious if you had any tips on editing photos for your studyblr? yours look really good and i can never get mine to quite look so good. is there a specific photo editor/set of presets you'd recommend? or just generally any tips?

Hi hi! Oh its not a bother at all, i use epik for editing, i personally liked it better than other apps out there and my setting usually depends on lighting but the main key is:

Sharpness, highlights,contrast:⬆️

Shadows,saturation: ⬇️

I keep all the adjustments under 40 because i don't want anything to be too harsh, rest is just a bit of curves if needed and blur w mosic! [It have a couple of options!] Lmk if you have any other questions <3

[autismrelatabites]

Um, quick question. Well, maybe not really. See, I’m wondering why some Autism blogs say Autism is not a sepectium. I just, I fall into the High-Functioning category and it sort of made me felt isolated when I see posts like that. Like I belong in-between two worlds. Still does sometimes, though I don’t want to act like a victim. I guess my question is, why do people with Autism claim it’s not a spectrum? Thank you.

This is a very complicated subject that I am admittedly not fully educated about, but I am going to do my best to explain with the knowledge that I have. I'm also going to aim to make this explanation as clear and concise as possible, since it can get a little confusing sometimes.

The problem with functioning labels (which I assume this is what you are referring to) is that they are disingenuous and at worst, actively harmful. Words have connotations and assumptions that go with them, and sometimes they get oversimplified or too rigid. Humans are complex, and you can't define someone by one word alone, which presents one of the main issues with these labels.

Having only two labels for functioning: high and low, is not an adequate description of the support needs someone would need, and does not encompass enough. Someone who can speak articulately and mask well may be labelled "high functioning" (because a lot of weight is placed on how well someone with autism can speak for some reason), despite having sensory issues that leave them unable to exist in the world comfortably, or executive dysfunction extreme enough to impede their daily life.

Likewise, an autistic person who is incredibly empathetic, creative, emotionally intelligent, and able to take care of themselves on their own, but who is semi/non-verbal and struggles with maths and writing, may be labelled as "low functioning". By nature of autism being a learning disability, everyone who has it struggles, just not in the same way. And people labelled as "high functioning" by society may not receive the help they need because people assume that they are universally or mostly "fine" and "not that impacted by their autism". People labelled "low functioning" may be treated like they are completely incapable. This is why some people claim that autism is not a "spectrum", because it implies there is a certain level of autism you can have, which is not true, you are either autistic or you or not, and that manifests differently for a large range of us. There just isn't enough nuance that can be captured with "high" and "low" alone. They are too vague and in essence, don't provide enough information about a person. When someone can hear one word and instantly assume many things about you, most of which will probably be wrong, that is harmful. Regardless of the few that feel the label fits their experience.

And lastly, functioning labels do not benefit us as autistic people. They benefit those around us, they benefit neurotypicals that want an idea of how easy we are to deal with for them. And ultimately, we should not be defined by how "easy" we are to "handle".

[cloudycleric]

Hey hey

Because of all your Hanukkah posts I remembered that we never really talked about Hanukkah in school. I think we did once but I was like 8 and as an atheist I just hated religion lessons back then. So now I wanted to ask if you could maybe explain what Hanukkah exactly is (I do remember parts of it but not enough) and maybe, because I could also google that, what the most important part about it for you personally is?

Thank you very much and I wish you a happy Hanukkah <333

hi hi hi:)

hanukkah was also never discussed in my schools growing up, so i feel ya. so, here's a little rundown!!

hanukkah is also called the festival of lights, & in really simple terms it celebrates when oil that was meant to last for one day lasted for eight days. this happened during a time where the greeks were trying to force jews to believe in greek stuff. the leader of the army had taken a temple, killed pigs there (big no no) & told the jewish people that they had to worship their gods. the jewish people fought back & eventually won, & when they went to reclaim the temple, that was when they realized they only had oil for one night.

basically hanukkah represents religious freedom for jewish people & is a story of hope. i don't really believe in a lot of the religious stuff but my heritage is jewish so thats why i celebrate hanukkah. plus hanukkah is a better story than a baby being born but im not sure if everyone is ready for that conversation yet.

chag sameach! (happy holiday!) <3

[valthetvhead]

Who is creator of Vincent and the other guys i forget..

I suggest you look at my pinned post, but they were created by @theindescribable1 but he gave me full custody of them lol

Inde made them, but I own them now 👍

[stormwaterwitch]

Hey Storm! If you don't mind me asking, did you deal with imposter syndrome and doubt while making/exploring your Jeweled Court? I'm having some "am I not just reflavoring X deity?" and "can I just add that to their portfolio?" doubts. Do you perhaps have any tips on dealing with that?

xoxo, Fern (baduhennasraven)

Hey Fern~

I still feel that way sometimes when I work with my Court although not very often anymore now that it's been a few years. It sometimes feels like "Oh hey this is hellenic worship with extra steps." but at the same time it's not because they've taken on their own forms/identities separate from others.

What helps me a lot is UPGs (Unverified Personal Gnosis) and the knowledge that I can still be spiritual even if I'm assigning my own meanings to things/Gods (ect) Sure some aspects might be similar but you can still take inspiration from it and apply it in new ways for your own stuff.

I'll use Princess Amethyst as an example:

In the DC Comics Princess Amethyst is actually an earth girl named Amy Winston who on her 13th (??) birthday gets a necklace and the ability to travel to The Gem World where she's aged up into a graceful princess with the power of crystal magic stuff to fight Dark Opal.

Now if someone else was to pick her up as a Pop Culture God they might say she's the Goddess of Realms/Portals/Travel based on her ability to go to new realms, but for me I viewed her element as being over Time.

Technically they'd both be based on the same character but someone else might have different connections to her as they too want to escape to another astral realm or something and might call on her to watch over their travels while they meditate. Neither is wrong, they're just interpreted differently.

That's all you're doing. You're applying your views/life/hopes/dreams to how you want to view your Gods and that's never a bad thing ♥

[the-whispers-of-death]

sometimes i worry my oc’s have had too much shit happen to them that i’m conscious of it seeming unrealistic, do you have any tips to try and ground a character more and to make a tragic backstory that isn’t just incomprehensible? <3

｢( • ﾍ •)

CW: Mention of SA

Um, I'll be honest, I don't know. Maybe try and seeing which trauma is the most prominent and integral to the OC's personality and keep that one.

Like for example, I can't erase the backstory for Bharat training Stone to be a soldier, because that's why he so cold and stoic. And also why he's so paranoid.

Like whatever trauma you think isn't integral to their personality and the way they act, you just take it out (if you think they have too much trauma to be realistic). For example, the first draft of Stone had it where he was also a rape victim but then I scrapped it because it felt like that really didn't do anything to his backstory except just give him more trauma than he already had.

I hope that made sense.

[dufrau]

I've seen your boot posts, and I've been looking to get a semi-affordable first pair. What brands would you recommend for a boot newbie?

So it really depends on what you like, what you want, what you need, what you can afford to spend etc.

Also just for the record I only wear men's shoes, so I don't really know anything about women's boots if thats what youre looking for, and a lot of brands stop making mens shoes at a size 7 so if your feet are smaller than that you might be out of luck?

But I really think for just general wear, Thursday is a great entry level boot brand. Most of their lineup is right at $199, which obviously is still i lot of money, but they're goodyear welted and resoleable and made with quality leather. You really cant do better at that price range for build quality and range of options. They have a LOT of styles and a lot of different leathers for each style. (Their mens boots also go down to a size 6 so its more flexible for sizing as well if that applies to you). They tend to style fairly business casual friendly, so versatile for wearing in different situations etc. I have a pair and I really like them!

If you need something heavier duty for work, thorogood is probably the cheapest you'd want to go, in the $250-$300 range, for out of the box comfort. Or Red Wing is another tier up from that at like $300-350 but those are built with leather insoles and not a lot of modern amenities so they will last you forever but they need a real break in before they're comfortable.

But if you just want them for a look and you dont really care about boots and resoling, you can buy something cheaper that looks nice to you. Boots dont HAVE to be an investment. You like Doc Martens? Buy Doc Martens! (Buy them on sale though, they are overpriced at full retail.) I have a cheap pair of Timberland Pro moc toes i wear to shovel snow and they work just fine and they look cool to me.

Generally speaking though, like, read the product pages. The more specific information they tell you, the better the boot is likely going to be. Where is the leather from? What is the construction (goodyear welt? stitchdown? blake stitch? or is it cemented?) Is there a leather insole or is it foam (there are upsides to each but they should tell you whats in there!) The better the boot, the more they will tell you, because they have something to brag about. The less info they give you, the more they are hiding and the less you should be willing to pay for it.

And generally, buy boots from boot companies. Don't buy boots from companies that make most of their business selling something else (like harley davidson or carhartt for example) because they are most likely just buying up mass produced boots and stamping a logo on them that adds $100 to the price.

[ca-cupid]

do you know of any more “horror” dolls like monster high?

I’m gonna preface this by saying that pretty much all the dolls on this list are harder to find/on the more expensive side because they are older or made in a limited quantity

There’s living dead dolls which are kind of a combination of cute and creepy because they are kind of spooky/gory things on baby/child doll bodies

Once upon a zombie dolls are probably the closest to monster high because they’re classic tales but also creepy

Okay I lied bratzillaz is probably the closest but I’m not sure if they classify as the “horror” you’re looking for

Bleeding edge goths dolls kind of have a “horror” aesthetic to them but they are more on the 2000s halloweeny look side of things

[lesbianspeedy]

hi! i’m trying to get into the arrowfam, what are some good comics to read?

hi!! okay so two answers to this

If you want my individual member recs they are here

but if you want to immediately read some good Family Interactions tm i'd say read Green Arrow Vol. 3 (that's the 2001 run) #1-#21! this run picks up as Ollie is resurrected years after his death in Green Arrow Vol. 2 #101.

#1-#15 is Kevin Smith's run, you'll meet mia, see a sweet reunion between ollie & roy/dinah, and as well as ollie just lovin his boy connor (unfortunately very whitewashed in this run, the 2000s were a horrible time for comic colouring) a whole lot.

#16-#21 is the archer's quest arc by Brad Meltzer, a trip down memory lane for ollie, with roy along for the ride. though with a questionable retcon at the end, it's still loved by most.

If you want to get a feel for all the fam, especially ollie's relationship with each of them, read Green Arrow 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular (2021). what a mouthful. a love letter to all things GA, though obviously some parts can be a lil confusing if you dont know some background info, but you should pick it up through context. except for the last story. its been over a year and i still have no fucking clue what happened in that thing.

all that + a touching tribute to the late great Denny O'Neil, who shaped ollie into what he is. some of the storys are very, not to be british, marmite to some fans (you either love it or you hate it), but overall its a good taster for most of the family!

[necromanticowboy]

How do you balance desire and contentment?

I’m not entirely sure how to answer this but imma do my best

If you’re asking how to increase your desire and drive and overcome the complacency of contentment? I’d say: don’t. Life is too short to make yourself miserable trying to get a little more done.

If you’re asking how I remain content with my life instead of obsessing over things I want but don’t have? I handle it by honestly self assessing whether my desires will actually make me content. There’s a lot of stuff I may want but tbh a lot of it is more trouble than it’s worth and I’ve found focusing on shit that will stick with me (like friends, hobbies and simple quality of life improvements) is a much more efficient use of my time and energy.

Life is for living and alot of people are much too focused on the end goals for my taste. Relax a bit, call your friends to catch up, pick up an instrument. This ride has an end and I’d much rather have a comfy seat for the whole ride than a good picture at the end.

[hiddenqveendom]

I know this is a random question. But I've just seen your High&Low characters searching through the tags.. Do you know anyone who is still active in the fandom? Because I'm in the process of creating my own characters for some stories. I actually had to make a poll for one of my characters because I've been indecisive about her. But there's a part of me think feels like I'm wasting my time since it seems most of the fandom isn't active anymore. I know that shouldn't bother me too much. But half the time I feel like I'm wasting my time doing things.

hi there anon, you are certainly correct in the sense that the high&low fandom is pretty quiet right now due to it having been a while since the last film or show came out. i may be wrong but the oc fandom here overall seems a bit small and hushed in general. nonetheless, i certainly think sharing your oc with the world would be worth it even if only a couple of people see it. my high&low edits are some of my least popular ones yet they are some of my faves nonetheless since the series is close to my heart. in short, i say do it! i only know one other creator personally who has high&low ocs @xoteajays, so i urge you to check them out. you are also welcome to tag me in your oc edits if you so wish! all in all, don’t let anything discourage you from sharing your characters/stories. if doing so being you joy, do it!