#THE PUZZLE GALLERY AT THE CARNIVAL

[retrocgads]

USA 1990

[kahran042]

Isn't there a musical about that?

[spiceofvy]

🐙 here. again. How about Stray Kids as sugar babies? I don't mean that they're like, broke, but like if their partner treats them so much and so often that the sugar baby sugar parent jokes speak for themselves.

Anyway, who likes what kind of gifts; such as For-maximum-eyecandy-effect, being taken to events, cool tech, treated to food, that sort of thing. ...something around those lines, I mean, you're the writer so maybe you got a cooler spin on this.

Am currently unemployed and can't treat nobody rn but I feel the itch to be a sugar parent nowdays.

Hope you knock em dead ✌️

Spoiling SKZ with gifts

cws: fluff, gender neutral reader, two sensual innuendos (hyunjin, jeongin)

Chan: Noooo don't buy him things. He is the one that wants to spoil you instead. That's like his duty in the relationship. But he will wear anything and everything you buy for him. Especially if it's skzoo merch, but only if you also get something matching for yourself or else he will get it for you. Will pout and blush when you give him something but when someone asks him about it he will proudly tell everyone that you got it for him.

Minho: Shamelessly asks for things he likes but only he is 100% percent sure that you don't mind spending money on him and actually enjoy buying him stuff. Would totally love some expensive cat toys, or those treat dispensers that cats have to activate by pressing a button or solving a puzzle. Also enjoys being taken to super fancy restaurants, but he always insists on paying for the dessert. Once send you a picture of a fancy kitchen appliance as a joke and was very shocked when you actually got it for him.

Changbin: Our rich boy makes a challenge out of it. Who can spend more money on the other? Doesn't love to go out to restaurants but likes to get luxury takeout instead. Also enjoys a lot of expensive workout gear. Sends you even more workout pics afterwards. Answers any gift of yours with one of his own. Also shares every piece of food with you that you paid for and asks you to come to the gym with him so you can see him in the new gear.

Hyunjin: Less shameless than Minho, he wont straight up ask for things but instead sometimes just sends you links to stuff he likes. Especially likes being taken out to art shows or galleries. Or full shopping trips. Always models the stuff you got him afterwards for you. Especially when it's jewelry or perfume he wears only the jewelry and the perfume. Will totally tell the other boys that you paid for it, like the proud sugar baby he is.

Jisung: Mostly asks for food. Like snacks and (imported) candy. Ask absolutely shamelessly for it. Especially at food stands, picks like every different taste and makes you try it with him. Gets super happy about the good food. Also likes to be taken out to carnivals and theme parks. Prepare to pay and wear silly headbands and pose for all the photo ops. Also always buys you something in return.

Felix: Really enjoys being treated like that. Blushes dark red when you give him something and thanks you by plastering kisses all over your face. Especially like some fancy gaming equipment or lootboxes or genshin pulls. Totally shows off his new equipment to you and brags about it towards the others. Would never directly ask for anything, except for plushies. He gives them names and then treats them like they are your children.

Seungmin: Was really shy when you started to buy things for him. But he actually enjoys being spoiled. Mostly baseball tickets and manga. Really impressed when you know a new release before him. Gets soft about those gifts and treasures them a lot. Always blushes a little when he gets something from you. Invites you out for dinner shortly after you gifted him something.

Jeongin: Really enjoys being spoiled, full maknae mode. Loves getting clothes and short vacations. But always pays you back afterwards. Models the clothes, and gets you something matching. Massage your shoulders on the beach you took him too. Surely only with the intention to spread sun protection on your shoulders and back. Don't mind his hands wandering lower, and his pretty new clothes landing on the ground.

[moonspirit]

what do u think the alliances favourite form of media is? (books, poetry, music, movies etc.) now that they’re able to freely enjoy such things

Hiya!

Oh well xD I have some strong opinions on this one.

For Armin, his fascination with books will not cease, obviously, and good for him if he finds a library he can spend all day cooped up in, reading about wonderful new things. But also, I like thinking that he's gonna enjoy music a lot. Once he gets his hands on some records, and the Alliance hauls a gramophone into their house, he's going to really become a music enthusiast. I see him bonding with Pieck over their mutual love for good music.

(also. Once he discovers a new machine or contraption or invention, it's over for everyone.)

Annie - well @aquietjune introduced the image of Annie being a movies lover, and it's been stuck in my head ever since xD It's just adorable to think she enjoys going to watch the moving pictures and can spend any amount of time there. But aside from this, while I think she's not much of a book person, I like the idea of her enjoying crossword puzzles a lot. She'd like to have something to keep her mind busy and they're good for that. Ofc, this means Armin and her can have dining table dates where he's reading a book and she's doing a puzzle and he helps her with words when they're being particularly difficult.

Jean - XD oh god. I imagine this guy likes activities that exude an air of elegance and class. This could be painting, or an interest in fine art, and poetry, museums, art galleries, the like. I think he'd also enjoy the movies and maybe he and Annie could go together for a few (tho she's not having any of his intellectual put-on opinions on them).

Pieck - she's gonna be a plant lady 100%. There will be so many plants in her room and in the house that a giant leaf is smacking everyone in the face wherever they go. I just think she's going to find some comfort raising baby plants especially if we consider that she's the only real "odd one out" in the Alliance. She's lost everyone she knew and loved and is a newcomer among the others. But! There's also the music! She's got good taste in music and I imagine she's going to find some closeness with Armin in this interest.

As for Connie and Reiner. See, I really think they'd enjoy festivals and carnivals and board games and shooting games haha xD Not that any of the others would enjoy them less, but they're the first to make a beeline if there's something going on somewhere. Reiner canonically enjoys playing chess too (if I'm remembering right, he used to play a lot with Armin during their cadet years). Connie would enjoy mimicry and jesting shows(?) a lot (plenty to laugh at) and I think Reiner would also enjoy romance novels a lot and get too involved in the drama. I just like making fun of him a lot sorry

Not related to media but I think taking care of pets would help them all, but Reiner in specific. Not going into details here cuz that is another tangent, but for someone with so many suicidal thoughts and ideations, finding joy in bonding with a dog or cat or any animal really, would be good for him.

Falco and Gabi? - they probably love everything! Though Gabi is too restless to sit in one place for anything too long lol. Falco would probably get great book recs from Armin.

Levi - leave the man alone in peace, he's got a tea shop. (But I also hc that he likes the radio a lot)

Mikasa? - I think she'd also like radio broadcasts a lot, and going to plays. I have a very hard time getting into her headspace 🥲

[arconinternet]

The Puzzle Gallery: At the Carnival (In-browser, DOS, Cliff Johnson, 1990)

You can play it in your browser here.

[air-of-the-waterfall]

Okay I'm thinking about it for the first time in a while and I MISS ANIMAL JAM SO MUCH. I miss decorating my dens and dressing up my animals and the actually unironically incredible music and Sky High and Overflow and spinny boi flash mobs and dancing and screaming "trade me" in Jamaa Township and the valentine delivery adventure and the angsty Greely fans and Warrior Cats roleplayers and Julian2 and Appari and Wisteriamoon and painting masterpieces and the den art galleries and trading parties and the tower adventure and the light puzzles that in hindsight were totally based on Portal 2. I miss the magenta glitch in the corner of the colour grid and the secret room in the Lost Temple and Sylvester and Sebastian the furry hats and that one horse topiary scandal and the green circle beam that would come up with that one sound when you switched animals, and saving up tickets for the summer carnival and the gecko song and the secret recipe rainbow potion and the phantom cotton candy and hot chocolate and jumping on the bridge or the ice to try and make them crumble away and the birds that would show up when you got enough people. I miss the scavenger hunt book and collecting plushies from the claw machine and arranging them on my giant slide in the sky kingdom den and the AJMVs on YouTube and getting adopted in the pillow room and AJHQ's funny alligator and Brady Barr and going down the waterslides at Crystal Sands and constantly reloading the page trying to get into Aldan and turning spikes into their own awful form of currency and how the octopus would dance ballet with its tentacles and putting sunglasses on arctic wolves and the daily spin and and and and and

[stardewremixed]

Date Night with Bachelorettes

A picnic in the cemetery with Abigail, complete with a warm blankets, a thermos of cocoa, and little lanterns. You munch on day-old bread and cookies and slightly dinged apples from her dad's store and share ghost stories under the semi-cloudy night sky.

A trip to the Zuzu City Gallery Opening with Haley, holding hands as you admire pieces from the Greats and listen to her share her favorite photography tips. Sipping wine and eating aged cheeses and gourmet chocolates as you stroll through the event.

A campout in the Deep Woods with Leah. You gather firewood while she pitches the tent and digs a pit. You roast marshmallows and giggle when she leans in for a kiss to 'erase' the melted chocolate on your cheek. Snuggling in sleeping bags and sharing a warm embrace well into the night.

A candlelight poetry reading with Penny. Flower petals line the floor, sitting in each other's arms in a bubble bath. Splurging on sparkling cider in champagne glasses (a thoughtful gesture she notices). Massaging her tired shoulders as she strokes your though and whispers she loves you.

A carnival experience with Emily in a nearby town. Eating cotton candy as you stroll the boardwalk, challenging each other to games, winning a stuffed animal for her, getting your fortunes read, riding the Ferris Wheel and stealing a kiss at the top.

An escape room with Maru. Watching her mind work as she partners with you to solve the clues. Cracking codes and figuring out locks. Grabbing a slice of pie at an all- night dinner as she excitedly tells you how you could have solved the puzzles faster. Excited for the next time, and realizing she assumes there will be a next time. She blushes, and you tell her that she is cute. As you walk her home, you linger outside and ask if she would go with you to see the new robot movie next weekend. She pecks your cheek and says she had a lovely time.

[shikantazaart]

The Gonzo Gallery Game: A Mind-Bending Trip through Occupy White Walls

In a realm where conformity suffocates creativity and mainstream games become vapid echoes of their predecessors, emerges a digital hallucination that defies categorization and sends you hurtling into uncharted territories of the mind. Brace yourselves, fellow seekers of artistic liberation, for Occupy White Walls is an acid-soaked journey that will leave you questioning the very fabric of reality.

This game, my dear readers, is no mere diversion. It is a technicolor kaleidoscope of imagination, expertly crafted to shatter the constraints of mundane online gallery software and immerse players in a psychedelic experience like no other. Developed by an enigmatic band of visionaries, it empowers you to curate your own personal art sanctuary, transcending the boundaries of the virtual realm and unlocking the dormant genius within.

Occupy White Walls is a gateway to artistic nirvana, offering an arsenal of tools and an extensive library of masterpieces spanning epochs and genres. From the hypnotic strokes of the Renaissance to the rebellious spirit of modern avant-garde, this game plunges you headfirst into a bottomless well of creative expression. Choose with care, dear reader, for each artwork you select becomes a brushstroke in the tapestry of your digital sanctuary.

But it is the game's visuals that will hijack your senses and ignite your synapses with a fervor unmatched by the banalities of the gaming mainstream. The graphics here are not mere pixels dancing on a screen; they are a feast for the eyes, a sensory orgy of colors, shapes, and textures. Every brushstroke, every gradient, every nuance breathes with life, transforming the virtual art space into an electrifying conduit between the tangible and the ethereal.

Yet, it is not the game's technical prowess alone that seduces the mind; it is the immersive nature of the experience that sends your consciousness soaring. Prepare to wander through labyrinthine corridors that twist and turn like the convolutions of a fever dream. Engage with a community of kindred spirits, fervent in their pursuit of inspiration, and find yourself swept away in a tempest of collaboration and artistic synergy.

But the ride doesn't end there, my friends. Occupy White Walls is a carnival of pure joy, replete with quests, challenges, and puzzles that unfurl like riddles in the cosmic fabric. Embark on a journey of discovery, unearthing hidden treasures, unraveling mysteries, and expanding your artistic dominion. This game is a testament to the power of curiosity, beckoning you to venture deeper into the recesses of your own imagination.

Occupy White Walls is an audacious rebellion against the mundane, a psychedelic escapade that defies conventions with its wild, untamed spirit. It encapsulates the essence of artistic individuality, casting aside the shackles of the gaming industry's homogeneity and thrusting players into a maelstrom of self-expression. Surrender to the chaos, embrace the madness, and let your creative muse break free from the chains of conformity.

Dear reader, I implore you to take the plunge into this swirling vortex of unadulterated imagination. Occupy White Walls is a testament to the transformative power of art, an invitation to transcend the boundaries of reality and embark on a mind-bending odyssey. Strap in, for this gonzo gallery game will propel you into a realm where the limits of possibility cease to exist and the infinite expanse of artistic wonder unfolds before your very eyes.

Check it out here:

[theultimateescaperooms]

A Family Guide to Ventura: Must-Visit Attractions and Activities

Nestled snugly along the magnificent California coastline, Ventura offers itself as a lovely refuge overflowing with attractions and activities designed specifically for families looking for unforgettable experiences. With its sandy coastlines bathing in the warm light of the sun and its small downtown streets radiating charm, this coastal treasure offers a warm welcome to families, promising a rich tapestry of activities to discover and enjoy. From peaceful days spent lazing on sun-kissed beaches to enjoyable strolls through the busy downtown area, Ventura captivates tourists with its diverse attractiveness and delivers a multitude of unforgettable experiences.

Ventura beach days

No vacation to Ventura is complete without a visit to the magnificent beaches. Spend the day sunbathing at Ventura Beach, where you may swim, surf, or simply rest on the beautiful beaches. Families may also visit surrounding beaches such as Surfers Point Beach and Emma Wood State Beach, each with its particular beauty and chances for seaside enjoyment.

Harbor Village in Ventura

Take a stroll around Ventura Harbor Village, a bustling waterfront area packed with shops, restaurants, and activities. Families may take a gorgeous boat tour of the port, rent kayaks or paddle boards for an aquatic adventure, or eat wonderful seafood at a waterfront restaurant. Visit the boutiques and galleries to get unique gifts to commemorate your stay.

Ventura botanical gardens

At the Ventura Botanical Gardens, you can get away from the rush and bustle of the city and reconnect with nature. This quiet refuge, located on a hill overlooking the beach, features beautiful gardens, picturesque walks, and panoramic views of the coastline. Families may trek, picnic, and discover the rich plant life while admiring the natural splendor.

Pier and promenade

Take a stroll along the historic Ventura Pier and Promenade to drink up the seaside vistas and feel the sea breeze. Families may fish from the pier, watch surfers catch waves, or simply enjoy the sights and sounds of the busy waterfront. Make sure to stop by the snack booths for a great treat or a gift from one of the coastal shops.

County fairgrounds

If you travel during the summer, don't miss the Ventura County Fairgrounds, which hosts the annual Ventura County Fair. This family-friendly festival includes carnival rides, games, live entertainment, and agricultural displays, so there is something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you're enjoying fair culinary favorites or riding the Ferris wheel, the Ventura County Fair is guaranteed to be a highlight of your vacation.

The Ultimate Escape Rooms

The Ultimate Escape Rooms in Ventura offers a thrilling and immersive experience. Put your problem-solving abilities to the test as you and your family collaborate to solve puzzles, discover clues, and escape themed areas within a time restriction. With a choice of hard situations to select from, The Ultimate Escape Rooms provides a fascinating adventure for the entire family.

Ventura Harbor Comedy Club

Finish up your day of exploring with some laughs at the Ventura Harbor Comedy Club. This comedy club, with its top-notch comedians and laid-back ambiance, is ideal for families looking to unwind and enjoy some superb entertainment. Sit back, relax, and let the comedians tickle your funny bone as you ponder on the day's events. Ventura is the ideal place for your next vacation, thanks to its scenic beauty, various activities, and infinite options for family fun. Ventura has something for everyone, whether you want to explore the beaches, stroll through the port, or go on an escape room experience. So pack your luggage, assemble your family, and prepare for an incredible trip to Ventura! The Ultimate Escape Rooms is the perfect option that offers family fun in Ventura, and unique things to do in Ventura. Call 805-857-0777 or write to annette@theultimateescaperooms.com to book an appointment.

[vermwerm]

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[honkytonka]

The Riddler (Edward Nigma, later Edward Nygma or Edward Nashton) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by Bill Finger and Dick Sprang, and debuted in Detective Comics #140 in October 1948. He has become one of the most enduring enemies of the superhero Batman and belongs to the collective of adversaries that make up his rogues gallery.

In his comic book appearances, the Riddler is depicted as a criminal mastermind in Gotham City. He has an obsessive compulsion to incorporate riddles, puzzles, and death traps in his schemes to prove his intellectual superiority over Batman and the police. His real name–Edward Nigma–is a pun itself; an "enigma" is a person or thing that is difficult to understand. With this self-conscious use of an elaborate gimmick, the Riddler's crimes are often theatrical and ostentatious. The character commonly wears a domino mask and either a green unitard decorated with question mark prints or a green suit and bowler hat. A black, green, or purple question mark serves as his visual motif.

The Riddler has been adapted into numerous forms of media, having been portrayed in live action by Frank Gorshin and John Astin on the 1960s television series Batman, Jim Carrey in the 1995 film Batman Forever, Cory Michael Smith on the 2014 Fox series Gotham, and Paul Dano in the 2022 film The Batman. John Glover, Robert Englund, Wally Wingert, and others have provided the character's voice ranging from animation to video games.

Fictional character biography[edit]

Golden Age[edit]

Cover of Detective Comics #140 (October 1948), the first appearance of the Riddler. Art by Win Mortimer. (note the Riddler Puzzle trap in this drawing was actually used in an episode of Batman when John Astin guest starred as the Riddler)

The character's origin story recounts Edward Nigma's fascination with puzzles from a young age.[3][4] After a teacher announces that a contest will be held over who can solve a puzzle the fastest, Nigma sets his sights on winning this, craving the glory and satisfaction that will come with the victory. He breaks into the school at night to practice the puzzle until he is able to solve it in under a minute. Due to this he wins the contest and is given a book of riddles as a prize. His cheating rewarded, Edward embraced the mastery of puzzles of all kinds, eventually becoming a carnival employee who excelled at cheating his customers out of their money with his bizarre puzzles and mind games. He soon finds himself longing for greater challenges and thrills and dons the disguise of the "Riddler" to challenge Batman, believing him to be a worthy adversary. In his first encounter with the Dynamic Duo, Riddler first tried to confound the crime-fighters with his infamous double-entry Riddle Clues and then tried to kill them both in a booby-trapped glass maze on a pier, sealing the door so they couldn't leave the structure before it exploded, only for Batman and Robin to escape and the Riddler "vanishing" after getting knocked into the sea by the explosion, leaving only his trademark "?" floating in the water.[5]

Silver and Bronze Age[edit]

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Riddler's origin is the same as his Golden Age counterpart. The first Silver Age appearance of the Riddler introduced the villain when he was released from prison. Upon release, the Riddler swore he would no longer leave clues to his crimes. However, during his first attempt at a robbery he discovers that leaving clues has become a compulsion.[6] The Riddler would go on to have more than a dozen appearances during the Silver and Bronze Age. Some notable appearances included a team-up with the Joker and Penguin, where the villains used an experimental gas on Batman turn the hero into a Bat-Hulk. [7] The Riddler also faced Elongated Man in one story,[8] and later the Riddler was later lured into a team-up with Batman, where the unlikely pair investigated the kidnapping of a mystery writer.[9]

The Riddler was one of several villains who claimed to have killed Batman. These claims were debunked during a super-villain trial, during which the Riddler was cross-examined by Bruce Wayne, who was disguised as Lex Luthor at the time. [10]

In the later Bronze Age, Riddler was among the villains recruited by Joker to take down Killer Croc. They were defeated by Batman, Robin, Batgirl, Catwoman, and Talia al Ghul[11]

Near the end of the Bronze Age, the Riddler went into hiding, working in a winery. Eventually he is inspired to return to crime and lured Batman into a storybook theme park. [12]

During the Riddler's last pre-Crisis appearance, the villain was released from prison (along with most of Batman's other enemies) by Ra's Al Ghul. Each villain is offered ten million dollars to kill Batman. [13]

Post-Crisis[edit]

In Batman: The Long Halloween, the Riddler appears as an informant. The Riddler is hired by Carmine "The Roman" Falcone to tell him the identity of the Holiday killer. Falcone eventually loses his patience with Riddler and has his daughter throw him out on the 1st of April. Outside Falcone's he is confronted by the Holiday killer who fires several shots at him without harming him due to it being April Fool's, the killer also leaves several items pertaining to their identity at the scene. This may be why Riddler was left alive, as matters are traditionally reversed on the holiday. He appeared again in the same chapter of the story in which Harvey Dent is disfigured when Batman comes to him for information about the attack.

He plays a slightly larger role in the story's sequel Batman: Dark Victory, in which Batman turns to him to figure out the significance of the lost games of hangman that are left at the scenes of the Hangman killer's crimes. He later showed up as a member of Two-Face's jury during the Hangman's trial.

In Catwoman: When in Rome, he joins Selina Kyle on a trip to Italy in search of his fellow rogue's origins. It is there that he manipulates her into believing that some of Batman's most dangerous foes are after her. He has his henchmen employ several gimmicks and weapons used by the Scarecrow, Mr. Freeze and the Joker to achieve this. He hopes to extract Batman's real identity from her, but to his dismay, she actually doesn't know or care.

The Riddler appears in The Question series, being convinced to become a "big-time villain" by a prostitute he meets on a bus. He hijacks the bus and begins asking riddles, killing and robbing anyone that gets them wrong. Question quickly subdues him by asking him philosophical riddles in return. He is outwitted and has a mental breakdown before being set free as a reward for getting one last riddle right.[14]

In the one-shot "Riddler: The Riddle Factory", the Riddler becomes the host of an underground game show that focuses on digging up dirt on celebrities. Many of the famous people that he humiliates end up committing suicide shortly afterward, suggesting that perhaps Riddler did more than just inspire their deaths. In the end, his actions turn out to be a front for his attempts to find the hidden treasures of "Scarface" Scarpelli, a Gotham City gangster who lived long before Batman's reign of crimefighting.

In the three-part Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight storyline "The Primal Riddle", written by Steve Englehart, the Riddler engineers one of his greatest deathtraps: Batman is thrown into a narrow pit that is slowly filling up with water. The walls are electrically wired, and a set of bumpers are the only thing that prevents the water from touching the walls and causing Batman to die by electrocution. The only options Batman appears to have are death by electrocution and death by drowning, but as always, Batman manages to tamper with the trap's design and develop a route of escape.[15] After Harley Quinn briefly breaks free of her devotion to the Joker, she attempts to hold up a large party at Wayne Manor, only to find that the Riddler is targeting the building also. The two gangs engage in a firefight, but Harley gains the upper hand when Big Barda (who was secretly allied with her at the time) interrupts the conflict and captures the Riddler and his men. During the storyline, Riddler makes constant allusions to a "mystery" that is hidden within the mansion, and after his apprehension, damage done to the building causes the entrance to the Batcave to open. Riddler sees this, and then declares that he has "solved the riddle of Wayne Manor".[16] During this period, he attacks Black Canary and Green Arrow in Star City, and he is easily defeated. This event helps lay the foundations for Riddler's future confrontations with Green Arrow.

During a crisis caused when Wonder Woman's Lasso of Truth was broken, resulting in the laws of truth breaking down and causing reality to be shaped by the perceptions of individuals, one of the symptoms was when Batman found himself unable to solve any of the Riddler's riddles but was nevertheless still able to defeat Riddler as Riddler himself could not solve the riddles either – most likely reflecting the public idea of Riddler's puzzles being insoluble – claiming that he managed to "improvise" to defeat Riddler. His low reputation among heroes and villains was reflected when the Flash noted that Batman having trouble with Riddler was a clear sign that the world was ending.[17]

(Test to see how long of an ask someone can send)

Turns out you can send really long fucking asks huh

[huddlexrvirtual]

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To make these virtual events successful and engaging, it is important to have a creative theme that stands out. With the right tips and tricks, you can create a unique online experience for your virtual event attendees. • To create an environment that fosters creativity, try to avoid using jarring colors or patterns such as teal and lime green. • Similarly, the use of too much color can start to feel overwhelming for those with sensitive color perceptions. • Mix and match different engagement tools to create a unique attendee experience. • Consider providing participants with a head-start by having them customize their own virtual avatars and desktops so they can have a more personalized experience. • Additionally, consider working with your team members beforehand on potential themes so everyone is on board with the creative direction of the event. Creating a creative theme may require time dedicated upfront to plan out any decorations or activities that may be needed. While some themes may require more planning than others, it is essential to consider the theme before you start planning to avoid any surprises later.

Start Planning your Uniquely Themed Virtual Event Today!

Planning a virtual event can be overwhelming and time-consuming. But with the right planning and preparation, you can create an engaging and unique event that your guests will remember. By following the steps outlined in this article, you will be able to plan a successful virtual event that is sure to leave a lasting impression on your guests. From selecting the perfect theme for your event to finding creative ways to engage your audience, there are many ways to make sure that your virtual event stands out from the rest. Start planning today and make sure that your next virtual event is one that is truly unique!

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Elevate your virtual events with creative themes

Elevate your virtual events with creative themes.

Creative themes can be a great way to add an extra layer of engagement to virtual events. By creating a unique and engaging theme, you can help participants feel more connected to each other and the event topic. Creative themes can also help create a more memorable experience for participants, which will make them more likely to attend future events. Creative themes can range from a specific color palette or style of decor to an overarching concept or story that ties everything together. Depending on the type of event you are hosting, creative themes can be used in various ways such as providing visual cues for topics being discussed, creating interactive activities, or even setting up virtual photo booths.

How to choose the right theme for your event & make it memorable?

Choosing the right theme for your event is essential to ensure that it stands out from the rest and is remembered by attendees. The theme should be relevant to the purpose of your event and should also be creative enough to capture the attention of your guests. It should also be memorable enough that people will remember it long after the event has ended. When selecting a theme, consider factors like the type of audience you have, the venue, and any other elements that could help make your event unique. You can also look at examples from past events or use online resources to get ideas for different themes. Once you have chosen a theme, make sure to incorporate it into all aspects of your event planning, including decorations, activities, and entertainment. By doing so, you can create an unforgettable experience for everyone who attends. .A theme for an event The theme for an event can be based on the purpose of the event, but should also be creative enough to capture the attention of your guests. It should also be memorable enough that people will remember it long after the event has ended. -Examples of a theme: a party that is full of color and giggles, an elegant garden wedding, a retro carnival-themed birthday

Top 5 Creative Themes That Will Take Your Virtual Event to the Next Level

Virtual events are becoming increasingly popular as businesses and organizations look for ways to keep their audiences engaged. To ensure that your virtual event stands out from the rest, you need to find creative themes that will captivate your audience. Here are five creative themes that will take your virtual event to the next level: 1. An interactive game show – Make your virtual event fun and engaging by creating a game show with questions related to the topic of your event. 2. Designer venues– Choose a theme, get the event environment and visual custom designed. It does not end there build attendee experience with suitable engagement tools. 3. A movie night – Select an inspiring movie or documentary related to the topic of the event and host a movie night in after hours with interactive activities throughout the film. It encourages the audience to revisit the event platform even after the Live sessions. 4. A virtual escape room – Create a unique escape room experience where teams can work together virtually to solve puzzles and challenges to progress through the game. Build casual networking spaces throughout the event environment to avoid awkward networking amongst remote attendees. 5. An art gallery Showcase digital art in a virtual art gallery to elevate event experience for your remote attendees.

Tips & Tricks to Implementing a Creative Theme in Your Virtual Event

To make these virtual events successful and engaging, it is important to have a creative theme that stands out. With the right tips and tricks, you can create a unique online experience for your virtual event attendees. • To create an environment that fosters creativity, try to avoid using jarring colors or patterns such as teal and lime green. • Similarly, the use of too much color can start to feel overwhelming for those with sensitive color perceptions. • Mix and match different engagement tools to create a unique attendee experience. • Consider providing participants with a head-start by having them customize their own virtual avatars and desktops so they can have a more personalized experience. • Additionally, consider working with your team members beforehand on potential themes so everyone is on board with the creative direction of the event. Creating a creative theme may require time dedicated upfront to plan out any decorations or activities that may be needed. While some themes may require more planning than others, it is essential to consider the theme before you start planning to avoid any surprises later.

Start Planning your Uniquely Themed Virtual Event Today!

Planning a virtual event can be overwhelming and time-consuming. But with the right planning and preparation, you can create an engaging and unique event that your guests will remember. By following the steps outlined in this article, you will be able to plan a successful virtual event that is sure to leave a lasting impression on your guests. From selecting the perfect theme for your event to finding creative ways to engage your audience, there are many ways to make sure that your virtual event stands out from the rest. Start planning today and make sure that your next virtual event is one that is truly unique!

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PUDDINGWORLD IS WHERE YOU LIVE NOW

as of january 2023 its mostly a puzzle game with light battle elements here and there. our three main characters are rufus frances and corpora.

ZONES:

the garden (+ the carnival, fairy jail, wishing well)

the water factory (+ employee area, research wing, TP maze, headquarters)

ghost world (very puzzleful- ghost factory and galleries A & B)

kitty cat land (oh no! three holes!)

YOU LIKE THIS CONCEPT.

[quinn-tessence]

Nocturne for a Clown

Part 1

In this frightening, destabilizing global pandemic, we all seek comfort. I found mine in Arthur, and I know many of you did too. This community has given me so much, I cannot express my gratitude enough. So here's something I can give back. A Nocturne for our beloved Clown, who still inspires us to this day, and will probably never stop. 🤡🖤

Summary: you stumble into an intriguing neighbor, a tragic, beautiful party clown named Carnival with jade eyes and cocoa hair. His meekness around you gets under your skin enough to lead you unconsciously into his path by accident.

Length: 3.5k

Warnings: mentions of mental illness, alcohol use, nudity, playful flirting and light fluff. Pre smut intro, this is going places… 🤭🤡❤

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You should have taken more bags, you could barely hold all these groceries as you opened the door to let yourself inside your block of flats. You greeted granny Mabel picking up her mail but swiftly turned your attention to the closing door of the elevator.

‘Wait, hold the lift, please!’

In your haste to catch the ride, a foot was lodged on the door, sliding it back open to let you in. Careful not to spill all the veggies on the floor, your attention fell onto the man sharing the ride with you only as he asked what floor you were going to.

‘5th please, thank you for holding the door'

‘Sure'

The lift shook in its slow ascent, your heart would have skipped a beat had it not been a part of your daily routine to feel that bump in your bones. His hair is really nice, the length and the curls around the edges. Hm. You couldn't help looking at him, he was all of your visual field after all, so you scrutinized, as you’d often do. He’d politely turned sideways, avoiding to keep his back to you, but you couldn't see his face clearly in the dim yellow light. He wasn't much taller than you, his complexion quite slim and fragile looking, his back slouched as if carrying the heaviest weight on his shoulders. Gotham made that easy, grey and gloomy by day even during good weather, a pile of construction and buildings with no defined identity, enough to fit all from the scourge to the wealthy.

‘This building's awful, isn't it?’ an uncharacteristic curiosity made you try out some small talk in the hopes you'd get a better glimpse.

You knew too few people in this building, and you were far from chatty in elevators with strangers. Usually. He looked so old fashioned wearing that shirt and the linen vest, but the ochre of his jacket heightened the cocoa brown of his hair, yellow light reflecting off the edges delicately. He was cute, in an oddly endearing sort of way. A pair of basil green eyes turned to your as he bit the bait, the sly grin cutting through his cheek a stark contradiction to everything else about him, the scar on his upper lip a peculiarity that only furthered your intrigue. There was a deep well of sadness in his eyes, overbearing, bone chilling. It prickled your skin as you noticed it, but the gaze under his eyelids was piercing. That unnerving feeling the striking contrast brought, you couldn't shake it off.

The joy ride on strings stopped just as your cheeks started to fluster. You bid him good night as you walked out, your awareness over your morning overuse of perfume now as acute as ever.

‘Hey!’ he shouted in a shy, husky voice as you stepped out.

You turned to him one last time to see him mimicking a gun shot to the head as a rather late comical attempt to reply to your earlier remark. Unconventional, yes, but not a sort of humor you didn't enjoy. The fact that you just couldn't make him out drew a puzzled smile on your face as the elevator door closed.

Hm. What was that? you wandered as you had one foot in stirring curiosity, the other guiding you to your door as if by reflex. You'd lived here for months already, yet you hadn't seen him before. He was quite handsome in an outlandish sort of way, you would not have let that go unnoticed had you seen him before.

Months had passed, yet you still had storing boxes around your living room. Your stay should have just been temporary, yet you'd started decorating it with your own sketches and it had suddenly become your home, your sanctuary, your oasis to recharge you after long days at the office close by. You'd stumbled into this place by accident while looking for a cozy place to stay, but you found no reason to leave it behind. Your own art gallery, with bright lights flooding the windows throughout the day that allowed you to paint during weekends without your eyes squinting, your safe space.

Not today though, your feet were sore and your arms hurt from carrying those groceries. All you wanted was a glass of white wine and an excessive bag of popcorn while you watched the Murray show, but you picked up Dostoyevsky to delve again into the question of the perfect murder while you waited. This book you could never grow tired of, and it rattled you to devour chapter after chapter, accompanying a tormented soul on a journey of falling into madness, its universe a silent revolt and escape from the reality of Gotham you'd craved deep down without ever voicing.

‘We sometimes encounter people, even perfect strangers, that begin to interest us at first sight, somehow suddenly, all at once, before a word has been spoken.' Hm. Go figure.

The deafening silence in the room would soon be filled by your own comments at the starting show, Murray’s humor making you roll your eyes at his lack of self awareness, quite versed he was in ridiculing one person or another. A comedy show, yes, but sometimes he would take it a bit too far even for your inappropriate taste in humor.

A few hours and half a bottle of wine later, the sweet taste of the wine still lingered on your lips, flooding your murky mind to a familiar place of solitary self indulgence. Not long after shutting your eyes, a recent memory took shape at the back of your eyelids, and you felt an irrational urge to trace a sketch of him. You were too tired to start drawing at this hour. Your fingers would be of much better use tracing those lines you were curious to feel off his own fingertips. You hadn't indulged yourself in a while, but the thought of this bewitching man flashing in the most vulgar parts of your mind soon changed that. Maybe you were blatantly objectifying your neighbor… but only a little… You'd been so busy with the new job, the long hours exhausting, the absence of a soul to keep you company a nuisance you'd learned to bury in piles of work. But the urges only amplified the more you'd stifle and ignore them, demanding to be satiated. So you gave into yourself, into him, into the sweet, intoxicating effect of your favorite wine, into the memory of the piercing green eyes that had you whimper in silence.

Something about him was out of place. You’d seen him from afar and he looked defenseless. But as you came closer, you could feel yourself swallow hard as you waited for his gaze to look to your direction. Odd, wasn't it? He hadn't said much, but the tension in the elevator had penetrated your bones to late night reminiscence. Something was not right about him, an 'I should be afraid, instead it turns me on' vibe to him had taken you right to the edge.

The next day you bumped into him after work at the corner store, he was buying cigarettes and a chocolate bar. With that level of nutrition, no wonder he was so feeble, yet there was something about him that had kept you up at night. You'd already developed a weakness for him, but that stifled your reaction instead of filling you with courage. He smiled shyly and walked out the door, his eyes counting his slouched steps. Shit. Next time.

One particular evening you noticed two blue diamonds peering meticulously through the store shelves, the greasepaint on the man's face rendering him almost unrecognizable lest for his unmistakable skinny complexion and beautiful cocoa hair. Your freight of clowns had shaped your life since childhood, yet that terror had somehow melted instantly at the sight of his jade eyes underneath the white blue makeup. He'd shied away as you noticed him, stealing a smile that got your feet walking into an opposite reaction, trying to hide your pleasant surprise at his creepy, endearing stares. You wondered if that was his job, it would be absurd to just walk around in a clown costume, stalking women. Not to mention, horrifying and nightmare inducing, as even you would have felt until a moment ago if it hadn't been him wearing the clown costume.

Fumbling around the store, shying behind the counters as you paid for your groceries, you couldn't resist glancing at him one more time. You'd missed your chance before and you regretted it. All it took was to reach for one item from the isle he was hiding in, even if you had no use for it. Startling him was the last of your intentions, so you mimicked his behavior peering at him through the shelves, perhaps that would open him up to you. As you both walked in the same direction towards the corridor, he stopped shy in his tracks, eyes now as big as the clown shoes on his feet, scanning the floors, anxiously facing the inevitable.

‘Hi there. I've seen you around, haven't I?'

You'd planned on being more casual in your approach, yet the tone of your voice evoked a warm intimacy built over nights of having him wander purposefully in the depths of your fantasies. The clown costume should have helped alienate that feeling, instead it only burned deeper. The youthful innocence draped across his face contrasted strikingly with the furrows in his forehead betraying his age. He couldn't be younger than 35 at least, yet the spark of his almond shaped eyes took 15 years off his complexion. He cleared his throat before being able to speak.

‘Hi! Yes, we met in the elevator last week. I didn't think you'd recognize me in my work outfit.’

‘I thought that was you. You could frighten ladies if you keep peering at them while wearing a clown costume, you know? Not a lot of good press on them in the past years’

A nervous chuckle escaped his throat, he couldn't have missed that connection himself but he seemed caught red handed.

‘Well I haven't even pulled my gun yet. I was waiting for the store to clear out a bit before I robbed the place and kidnapped you'

There was that dark humor, but damn him for making you smile like a teenager.

‘A clown with a gun and a plan, not at all frightening. You're funny! Pass me that pasta sauce, would you?’

He quickly reached for the item on his counter and reached over it to hand it to you. The gawkiness in his hasty moves was proof enough he wasn't used to being approached by women, you were sure his cheeks were as flaming red under the white makeup as the flower pinned to his colorful checkered blazer. You shook your head and pointed at the end of the counter, your feet moving in the direction where you wanted him. He followed shyly, dragging his oversized clown shoes.

As he handed you the item, you thanked him kindly and immediately put it back up on the shelf. His gaze fell to his feet again, surely flustered by the subtext of your action. Yet within a split of a second, his eyes pierced back at yours and you'd forgotten all words.

‘Why don't I walk you home instead? I'll keep the gun and kidnapping for another occasion. Let me help you with those' he reached for your groceries, his proximity to you feeding the fire. You gladly agreed and walked the couple blocks with him, curious of his day job and adoring the purr of his soothing voice, it tore you up every time you heard it falter. His suit and makeup should have kept you a mile away, yet he seemed to be the most welcome companion to comfort you through your biggest irrational fear. As you reached the apartment complex sooner than you'd wished, he stopped and let out a complicit chuckle.

‘I… seem to have forgotten to do my own groceries, I’ll have to go back now, somehow I got distracted…’

‘And I thought you were there just to kidnap me.’ You just couldn't help continuing his apropos, hoping deep down he'd actually do it. ‘Thank you for walking me home, that was sweet of you'

‘You're very welcome. I'm Arthur, by the way, or Carnival if you prefer the party clown'

‘Nice to meet you, Arthur. I'm Y/N.’

‘Y/N…’ the sound of your name off his lips jolted you shamelessly to the point where you needed to take that step back, and yet you didn't. ‘I'll see you around?’

The smile on his painted face a ray of sunshine in an otherwise wretched day. Carnival, you cheekily thought to yourself, never had you wanted to experience one as badly as you did seeing him light up a cigarette and inhale it wantonly almost halfway through, walking back a few steps, then turning and making his way back to the store.

Days at work had flown by rapidly in your constant distraction with a lingering image of a colorful clown. Not even the new guy everyone was talking about could catch your attention, even if your girlfriends kept mentioning a stunning pair of black eyes and a charming swagger. Had he been a smoker, you'd perhaps get a glimpse of him during your breaks, at least. The Fridays hardly ever felt like the weekend, and this one made you want to smash some bones, your own sorrows bubbling up inside you, like a mint candy in a bottle of Cola. You were more of an indoors cat, but your really couldn't pass on a 3rd invitation for a night out, your buddies would think you were willfully ditching them. Fine I'll go! Just one drink though.

Mixing gin and tequila hadn't been up there among your smartest choices. You should have stopped after the 3rd shot, but you hadn't had so much fun in months. Hah! I feel dizzy. But this feels good, your thoughts pieces of a puzzle you were too drunk to make out. As your feet moved out of the taxi and into the cold early morning air, you were finally back home. You must have remembered to pay the fare otherwise the cabby would have chased you down. You drifted in your scrambled thoughts as your feet walked out of reflex, your mind miles away, preoccupied with a certain pair of turquoise eyes. Perhaps you had a propensity for dark hues, but those had always just been mere dust in front of green shades. I’m not in my own mind anymore… I’m in someone else's... And I’m touching myself, I’m licking my lips, the tip of my tongue grazes over the scar on my upper lip, the heat of my breath comes from within a boiling body, my skin sizzles. I hum and I moan and I... hah, fuck, I think I just broke my heel, I’m so fekkin drunk. You dragged yourself to the elevator, your mind desperately hoping you were managing to keep yourself composed so the sweet old doorman wouldn't judge you as a drunken failure in life.

Why did you do this to yourself? And can you just not redirect all your remaining fluids to where they're not required before you're at least in your bed? Fuck, I can't... you'd been pushing the elevator button for a minute before you growled a tad too loud at the drunken realization you’d have to climb all 5 storeys in this wretched state you'd put yourself into.

Fine, just get your sorry ass up before you make a fool of yourself clowning around. Just one more and you're there. Fumbling for your keys in your bag, you leaned on the door and, to your surprise and annoyance, it opened. What the fuck, was I drunk before I left my apartment? How could I have forgotten to lock the damn door?

You felt sick to your stomach, you couldn't walk to the bed. You hadn't drunk so much for over a year, you’d forgotten how useless you were in this state. The couch would do for tonight. You almost dropped yourself to the floor, the couch not in the same position as you'd left it, but who cared. I'm never drinking again, you thought as you coiled around the pillow, a shoe dropping on the floor while the other hung half way. It smelled of cigarettes, most probably from your clothes.

A familiar enticing aftertaste of alcohol clawed its way out once again, you should have known this was coming. You wished he'd be there so you could release yourself to him, as frail as he was he'd surely handle you gently, and mmm wouldn't that feel sweet. The alcohol had just been a low end substitute to bury your frustrations and aches. Hah, even if he was here, you'd be useless. But that didn't stop you from dozing off to the thought of his gentle fingers strolling down your neck to your breasts, drawing circles on your waist before goin... down lo...

There was too much light in the room, as drunk as you’d been you’d forgotten to draw the curtains. You couldn't open your eyes, the headache was throbbing, so you rubbed your temples and turned your led limbs from the aching position you'd landed on as the most shameful drunk in this city.

Your mind thought you could take opening your eyes, and as you did you felt the alcohol pressuring your Adam's apple, a deep breath a flimsy stronghold to keep everything down. A deep breath that turned swiftly to a high pitched shriek at the sight of this man walking towards you dripping water off his naked body, a towel being rubbed onto his hair with both hands. You shrieked as you fell to the floor, hitting yourself against an unfamiliar coffee table, flagons of pills spilling all over it.

Oh shit, you heard him say as he hid behind the wall, peering at you but quieting his anxiety the more he looked.

'What are you... Y/N, you're in the wrong apartment! Shit, I need to put something on'

Oh god what had you done?? A sous chef could have mistaken you for a lobster and thrown you in a bucket of boiling water, you’d surely been simmering in that since the realization of how much of an idiot you were at walking into his apartment, of all damn places.

‘Oh my god, I am SO SORRY, I had a few too many drinks with my friends and I must have... I surely have climbed too many storeys to my place. I'll be out of your hair, I am so sorry!!!’ He'd been hopping throughout your dreams for the past weeks, you'd seen him naked so many times before, but not once in the flesh. You were flustered at the brazen realization of how far off you'd been as you fantasized about him bare before you. It was nerve wrecking, you wished you could just disintegrate into a million atoms and let the ground swallow you whole.

He chuckled as he returned in a half clothed state, clearly having shortened the process just to catch you before you shut the door behind you.

‘Yeah, the elevator was out of order yesterday. Hey, it's ok. You just really scared me, I wasn't expecting to find you on my couch, you know? You're... welcome to... stay a bit longer if you want. You look like you've had a rough night, I could whip out some breakfast and get you back on your feet. If you wish…’

He'd whipped out more than you'd thought he would a couple minutes ago, thank you very much for the extra sleepless nights.

‘Oh my god, no, I couldn't take advantage of you like that, I just slept on your couch uninvited, I am so horrible. Please excuse me, and thank you for not calling the cops on me.’

He'd smiled at you in the elevator before your heels had started flaming for him a few weeks back, but this was different. His whole face had lit up, his eyes sparkling as if emerald and jade had caught a reflection of the sun, his crooked tooth a tantalizing new discovery, especially as the scar on his lip etched itself deeper into your psyche. You were in his house, after all, where else would he feel most comfortable if not in his private, intimate home, one that you'd shamefully invaded and found him completely naked and wet.

‘They're on their way actually, I’m just stalling before they show up to escort you from my property.’

You chuckled as you held your temple, you must have been a disgusting mess, your makeup all smudged, on your face a decrepit layer of last nights overindulgence, and yet he made you laugh.

‘You're funny, Arthur... I'll take care of that myself, tell them it was a false alarm...’

As you opened the door to remove yourself from this torrent of shame, his voice stopped you in the doorstep.

‘Hey, you wanna… grab a coffee later tonight? It might help with that hangover’

‘You really want to go out after all this?’

‘Yeah!’ his eyebrow twitched in reflex, startling you at its sudden air of impertinence. You couldn't tell if your limbs had mellowed from alcohol, or his facial expressivity had been the melting catalyst. ‘Pajama night, I'll take you to the best Donut diner in town. 9 PM?’

You really wished you could process everything clearly, but he wasn't making it easier at all. ‘Alright then, pajama night it is!’

‘Great! Are you sure I can't help you to your place?’

‘Sorry to ask, what floor is this?’

‘6th.’

‘Oh, I’m right downstairs, maybe going down a flight of stairs will shake off this horrid hangover. Thanks again for... hosting me I guess, nice to see you again, Arthur. I'll see you later!’

You waved at him more in a futile attempt to cover your face as you stepped back out of that bubble of shame, feeling soaked to the bone. The droplets on his skin, he'd just gotten out of the shower, that routine gesture to slick back his hair, that wide morning gaze were mere special mentions as you went down the stairs, one other morning factor keeping your mind fully flustered as you unlocked your own front door this time.

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