@battle-of-the-taxons runs Organism Kingdom Tournament
Fungi win that tournament
Other people start a Plant Tournament and an Animal Tournament
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Basidiomycota wins the Fungi tournament
Other people start an Ascomycota Tournament and a Zoopagomycota Tournament
Chordata wins the Animal Tournament
Other people start an Arthropod Tournament and a Mollusc Tournament
Magnoliophyta wins the plant tournament
Other people start a Bryophyta Tournament and a Pinophyta Tournament
Birds win the Chordate Tournament
Other people start a Mammal Tournament and a Fish Tournament…
This continues fractally like this forever*
*until we reach species/sub-species level
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The Future of Omega Timeline: Poppy's Story
I am writing this way in advance, I have finished animating all of the main cutscenes, and I'm mainly working on the music for the "Act 1 Finale", as I write. I wanted to write this to talk about the fact I even got to this point at all, and what comes next for this project.
For starters, like most usually say when they reach a milestone such as this, I never thought this project would reach this many people.
I started this project with the mindset that no one was gonna really pay attention to it. The concept has always been pretty niche, so I was mostly doing it for myself. ... And yet, two years later, the blog is nearing 900 followers.
I'd like to thank everyone that has stuck by these two years, seen the asks, read the story, done fanart for the AU...
... Of course, let's not forget to thank all of my lovely friends and team members (Dihze, Lolika, Doku, Cap'n Toad, Tyrone, AJ, Cerulean, SKL, Mrky) that helped me throughout this whole thing. This would have never been possible without them.
... I cannot stress this enough, really.
Half of the fun of working on Poppy, for me, is always the back and forth between me and my friends. Talking about hypothetical plot points, how characters would answer asks, how they'd feel about other characters, or the OT should look or sound— that is and will always be what brings me the most joy about working on a project like this.
Not to mention all the friends that I've made through working on Poppy. Jakei, Yugo, poody_blue, Cerulean, blaize.mayes, and so many more I can name off the top of my head that have influenced Poppy to become much bigger than I originally intended.
Even though I will be the first to say that this AU is not perfect, and really, it never will.... It has reached so many people and inspired others, even brought more attention to the Omega Timeline itself, that I am honestly glad it exists as it is.
Originally, I was planning to do just like, 5 sprite comics and end it in less than a year. But now I've made 3 sprite based animations, totaling around 20 minutes, and many comic pages, a 30 long original soundtrack, and the blog has almost reached 900 followers.
It's hard to believe I did all of that, even if I had a lot of help along the way.
Regardless of how reception turns out (I'm still quite unsure on how people are going to feel about it...), it's honestly a huge thing for someone like me to have reached this point.
If you don't know my history with the Undertale community, I don't tend to finish or see through most of my projects.
But now that I've finished this video, I feel I am confident enough with saying that I am going to see this project through, one way or another.
Regardless, I figure people are going to have questions After the finale is out. I've lined up some of the ones I can think off the top of my head:
"Is the blog over?"
No, not yet, obviously. It's why it's called the "Act 1 Finale". There will be more in the future.
"How many acts will there be?"
3. What the other two are like, I cannot tell you, but we have a promising outline.
"What will happen to Poppy and the rest?"
All in due time. Did you read the ask above?
"What about Poppy Buys Milk?"
Like I've said before, the game is going to happen. It canonically takes place before the events of act 1 finale, specifically before "Happy Birthday, Mon" (Present), so most of the characters are unaware of what befalls them later.
"Are there plans to redo the act 1 things?"
Only the Dusted and Poppy spar. That is genuinely the only comic I'd like to remake in some fashion. It's bad and dumb.
As for more scenarios that ocurr during Act 1's time, though, I have no comments yet.
"When will character asks return?"
Once Act 2 starts. But that will take a bit to get it out.
To make up for it, though, I will likely be posting scrapped concepts, concept art, unused or old music, and story drafts, so I hope that'll hold everyone over until we can start.
... That's all for now. Again, huge thanks to everyone for sticking around and checking this little blog. If anyone has any Omega Timeline and otherwise out of character questions, you can send them here. (I've cleared out the ask box, so I'll be able to catch them more easily).
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@doodlelolly That other post is getting way too long, so let’s at least fight like civilized people with “Read More” cuts, yes?
I’ve quoted the portions of your post as I respond to them, since the initial post isn’t here. Also, for those who wish to see what has occurred before (and to prove I am not trying to “hide” anything in there and truly am just trying to save my followers’ dashboards) the post is here.
Ok. So here’s what I’m getting from your repeated condescending tone and aggressive responses. You believe you’re in the right and nothing is gonna change your mind. It kind of seems to be a trend that I’ve ignored until now because, as you mentioned before, it’s only a small percentage of your actual content. But we’re this far in already so I’ll continue to throw my 2 cents in cuz, hey, why not.
Of course I think I’m right, as do you. That’s literally the foundation of every single argument in the world. BOTH sides believe they’re right, otherwise they wouldn’t be arguing. So please don’t point a “You think you’re right!” finger at me as if you’re making a profound point about my character. It takes two to tango, and YOU are the one who asked me to dance tonight.
So let’s break down the responses you gave as mentioned above. To the first anti Jen sentiments, you expressed outrage and disapproval immediately, and then when someone disagreed, as in the case with Jen’s two defenders, you tried to maintain that air of neutrality. What does that say to your followers?
It says exactly what my words stated. My initial reaction is to think what Jen said is rude to the cast, crew and writers of the show, but I am withholding official judgement until I see a video for myself. That is what I said, in full, in my initial response - and what I continued to state, in part, in my further comments on posts I made explicitly to amplify the comments made in Jen’s defense. Had my response to those comments been the impetus for posting them, I could’ve put them in the replies portion of the post. I POSTED them, with a simple response of my stance on the subject, to GIVE VOICE to the positive interpretations of Jen’s words.
Honestly, I’m curious what you would’ve preferred me do, instead of what I did. Should I have ignored the positive comments entirely, as I ignored the negative ones? Should I have made sure my response to all three comments were identical by adding the part about thinking the comment (as reported) was rude? Either of those options seem like they would’ve legitimately given the impression that I was being “anti jen” - and, frankly, the options of me either not sharing my opinions at all or lying and saying I was convinced by the defense when I hadn’t yet seen the video I’m waiting on aren’t things I am willing to do.
And I never once said that your anti Jen tag inconvenienced me, not did I allude to it. I simply pointed out that if you use that tag, you’re probably going to find something anti Jen. I’m not asking you to change it. I wouldn’t expect you to. I think it’s absolutely appropriate.
You stated that by USING the tag, I knew there was “anti jen” sentiments within the post. I explained that I use the tag, even for mild criticism or what might be construed as criticism, out of respect for a follower who ASKED me to do so. Polite, civil, valid, and/or respectful criticism is not “anti” anything, though I have a strong suspicion you probably think it is - and perhaps that’s where our problem lies in communicating with each other. We seem to have wildly different ideas of what constitutes “bashing” someone.
And for you to be so ready to discuss the so called “ammo” for season 7 antis and shut down the asks about whether or not this is the right place for one if your followers is another huge red flag that you are playing favorites. Why is an ask that someone flat out calls Jen out in “well thought out” and someone looking for information on the content of your blog (with a compliment to you, no less!) “dropping bullshit”? That seems very biased to me.
It IS biased. I answer almost all of my asks, and I will answer one asking my opinion on something one of Colin’s former co-stars said about the project they worked on with Colin MUCH differently than I will answer an Ask that perfectly fits an established pattern of trolling asks I receive whenever a specific catalyst occurs - and said catalyst has just occurred.
I’m sorry that you’ve gotten hate for your opinions in the past, but neither of the anon responses to this subject, to me, appeared hateful. The first anon was expressing their opinion (which I didn’t agree with either, for the record) and the second was concerned on whether or not they should remain a follower. I don’t know this person, and neither do you, so your assumptions that they are not a follower and trying to stir the pot are only assumptions, just as mine are that their intentions are genuine.
However, MY assumptions are based on a pattern of events that have continually and predictably occurred for MONTHS now. Jen gets mentioned on the blog, or some non-CS ship gets attention, or I make a critical comment about Jen/Emma/CS... and I receive two rapid-fire Asks in my box: the first one a pro-Jen/CS/Emma rant about whatever topic set them off, and the second some “I’m a long time follower, but this concerns me!” nonsense. Sometimes (as tonight), there is a third one that goes on with the pro-Jen sentiments and adds some anti-Colin ones for good measure. I didn’t post that one, but it DID arrive - as expected.
Also, it bears mentioning that an Ask doesn’t have to be “mean” to be trolling. Some of the asks this individual sends ARE mean, yes, but it’s the repetition, insincerity, and lack of relevance to my blog’s subject that offends.
YOUR assumptions are based off of seeing two random asks on my blog and coming to your own conclusions about them based on the Asks themselves. I’m sorry, but in this case... this isn’t just a difference of opinion here. Your assumption is being made without the full picture, and I understand that, but I am GIVING you the information that led me to make the assumption I made - and as I said before, I am standing by it unless someone wants to admit they SENT that Ask and I made a mistake in interpreting its source/purpose.
And I’m sorry you misinterpreted the way I worded my hypothetical. Allow me to rephrase. Simply take all of the instances where Jen’s name is mentioned and replace them with Colin’s. Would your response be different? I expect st least your initial one would be. You would be much more likely to take an immediately neutral stance instead of rushing out the gate with a negative comment. So no, they weren’t completely different questions. Just replacing one actor’s name with another.
My apologies. It was my misunderstanding. Allow me to adjust my answer.
I am being 100% honest when I tell you my initial response of saying it’s RUDE and that I am withholding judgement until I see a video would be the same. Although, in the interest of full honesty, I probably might have expressed a disbelief that he ever WOULD say such a thing, as I genuinely don’t think I’ve ever heard the man utter anything (in seriousness) that is even in the same ballpark as that kind of comment. However, I know this from having followed his career, interviews and comments for some time. I do not follow Jen’s, and therefore have no reasonable expectation of what she would/wouldn’t say.
As for the rude comments from others... I would have ignored them, just as I did tonight - unless they got excessive. In which case, I would have pointed out to those making them that the OP is a Colin fan and could they please have their conversation elsewhere than on my post. As I said elsewhere, I do not “police” people’s opinions, unless they’re based on something proven to be false or seem grossly misguided in a way I feel I can help them with.
I tend to believe people who are eyewitnesses to the occurrence. Eyewitness testimony stands up in court so I mean, it’s a huge shove towards the truth in my opinion. But I intend to watch the video when it surfaces as well and I will continue to support your decision to do so.
The problem here is that someone directed me privately to the Twitter post from someone at the panel where they quoted Jen as saying she carried the show. You’re assuming that all we have here is heresay and the comments from two people who were there - but the initial “quote” that started all of this is FROM someone who was there. Hence, I am withholding my judgement until I see the video, myself, and know EXACTLY what was said and can determine from her face/tone how it was intended.
And you know the same could sentiment could be said for your accusations and assumptions of me. I disagreed with your post. Vehemently. And you have willfully misinterpreted most things I’ve said as evidenced by the clarifications, redirections, and explanations I’ve given above to support your argument as you see fit. It’s absurd and I don’t appreciate having my words twisted or ones I never said put in my mouth.
Ah, but I am the one being accused of “bashing” Jen and being hateful towards her. The onus is on YOU to PROVE these accusations, and you have not done that. I stated an initial, honest opinion - that I admit is critical of Jen, but not overly so - and then did my best to AMPLIFY the defense of her and IGNORE the harsher criticisms of her - and yet you STILL persist in insisting you’re right and that I somehow acted hatefully towards Jen tonight. I haven’t. I said her words were rude - and, if it turns out she didn’t say what she reportedly said, I will take that criticism back.
And you are correct, this time you aren’t bashing Jen, either directly or indirectly. You’re clearly coming for me directly and I don’t think anyone thinks otherwise. I’m totally fine with that, bee tee dubs. But I agree with the tag once again. Doubly so this time cuz, hey, my name is Jen too ;)
Need I remind you once again that it was YOU who began this fight and YOU who is making baseless accusations against me without any actual evidence of them? Tell me, what have I “come at you” for? What have I accused you of? I think you’ll find I’m merely defending myself here.
Honestly, seeing the things others ARE saying about Jen, both on Twitter AND Tumblr, over this supposed statement... I am truly confused how my simply saying such a comment is “rude” and the way I handled someone who I sincerely believe has been trolling me off and on for over a year warrants the sort of attention this is being given. I mean, there’s literally dozens of other people you could be “calling out” for bashing Jen right now who are actually bashing her quite horribly... Am I truly the hill you want to plant your Jen Defense Squad banner on? XD
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SHIPPING INFO // answer the following for your muse(s) so people know how shipping works on your blog. REPOST. don’t reblog.
WHAT’S YOUR OTP FOR YOUR MUSE?:
dionysus and ariadne !! dion and ari are couple goals okay. if you know anything about their myths you’ll probably agree. one sacrificed her life to save the other and the other literally walked through hell to bring her back. if that doesn’t hit the feels idk what does.
WHAT ARE YOU WILLING TO RP WHEN IT COMES TO SHIPPING?:
everything --- --- aside from anything that wouldn’t be in character for dionysus or too abusive honestly. but anything angsty, anything fluffy, anything nsfw i’m totally game.
HOW LARGE DOES THE AGE GAP HAVE TO BE TO MAKE IT UNCOMFORTABLE?
considering he’s an immortal, i wouldn’t say age really matters to him ? but personally, i wouldn’t be too comfortable shipping him with minors, especially in modern verses. 18 would be the youngest unless it’s for an au where he’s a teen as well.
ARE YOU SELECTIVE WHEN SHIPPING?
yas i am. i get highly invested in the ships that i do have and love to take time to develop them, so having too many ships at once just isn’t for me. i also don’t like the thought of automatically shipping. i ship chemistry above all else and like to establish a foundation for the ship first ( either ic or ooc ) before getting right into it.
HOW FAR DO STEAMY MOMENTS HAVE TO GO BEFORE THEY’RE CONSIDERED NS.FW?
once you enter into second / third base territory i’d say that’s when things should probs start to get tagged.
WHO ARE OTHER MUSES YOU SHIP YOUR MUSE WITH?
if developed i could potentially see myself shipping dion with hella muses ( bc i’m trash ), but officially, i’m writing ships with dion & ariadne ( @stvrcrowned ) and dion & evangeline ( @ironxsilvcr )
DOES ONE HAVE TO ASK TO SHIP WITH YOU?
yes being as i don’t ship automatically, if you want to ship or write up something that implies some romantic entanglement or history between our muses, we have to come to some sort of agreement about it first.
HOW OFTEN DO YOU LIKE TO SHIP?
again, i get super invested in ships so i don’t have too many, but believe me i’m a ship whore. i love shipping and i LOVE plotting threads for them ! they tend to be some of my favorites since it usually brings out a vulnerable side of dionysus that i normally don’t get to explore even though it’s a vital part of his character c:
ARE YOU SHIP OBSESSED OR SHIP MORE-OR-LESS?
ship obsessed. if you ship with me, know that i will throw full-length playlists at you, send you headcanons on the daily, scream in the tags after every reply, kill you with angst, resuscitate you with fluff, and probably drown you in memes that i think relate to our two buttheads. also why i can’t have too many ships. y’all would probs regret everything.
ARE YOU MULTISHIP?
yup !
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SHIP IN YOUR CURRENT FANDOM?
to name a couple i see written here, i love pasithea & hypnos and i love reem & hermes. in general though, i also ship orpheus & eurydice, eros & psyche, persephone & hades on occasion, aphrodite & happiness, tethys & oceanus, cadmus & harmonia, and zeus & semele
FINALLY, HOW DOES ONE SHIP WITH YOU?
slide into my dm’s ! i don’t bite :) if you see a potential romance, mention it to me and i’ll either fangirl about it or kindly tell you that i don’t see dion feeling that way and come up with a diiferent dynamic. alternatively, anyone is open to send in ship memes ! that’s usually a good way of deciphering if a hypothetical ship could work
tagged by: @cerynitiis 84 years ago
tagging: @strigc , @seaprofound , @ironxsilvcr , @graecvs, @stygicniron, @titanslayer, @pxrses , @sonofshadow
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