#or world building june

[professionallydeadinside]

I don't know if anyone's said this yet but I had an thought

Basho not realizing that Boy is Mute and Deaf for a while lends to the concept that he didn't realize that Boy was reading lips the whole time

Sooooo

What if he thought Boy was just staring at his lips like that cuz he reallyyyyy liked him

WKJHGFDSDFGHHF STOP I LOVE THAT?? I'm thinking an AU where everyone survives and Basho going on a monologue thanking Boy for going back to save him and because it's the only time Basho and Boy have talked without some type of threat Basho realizes that Boy is staring at his mouth a lot, and he takes that the complete wrong way and leans in for the kiss which causes a good ten minutes after of complete confusion wasdfghg

[alistonjdrake]

Instead of reblogging that post again I’m gonna put this in the air (and for organization reasons) I am putting together a “accountability” writing group for nano. I’ll host it on discord, it’ll be low commitment because I work full time but I want it to be a space for encouragement, check-ins, writing sprints, either weekly or biweekly “workshops” depending on how the schedule works out (and those will mostly be either glorified brainstorming sessions or “hey this is what’s currently happening/this is where I’m stuck”. If any of this sounds interesting to you let me know! I’m already gathering a list for my last post

[strxnged]

i started watching hermitcraft 10 .. i need minecraft content at moments where i cannot play the game

[unfortunate-arrow]

@drinkyoursoupbitch’s Saturday (Wednesday) Moodboard Challenge: Ernest Livingston (feat. Ernest x Auggie Basset)

[br1ghtestlight]

this is so funny to me actually bcuz this is 100% how i talk abt my characters ages. i know what YEAR they were born and i know what rheir ages are supposed to be at the start of the story but i dont actually know when it takes place?? im really bad at math. There was a moment where rainbow was supposed to be 23 and i somehow accidentally made her 17 lmfao

[ladymatt]

Chapters: 4/12 Fandom: Shadowhunters (TV), Final Fantasy X Rating: Mature Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Magnus Bane/Alec Lightwood Characters: Magnus Bane, Alec Lightwood, Catarina Loss, Dorothea "Dot" Rollins, Background & Cameo Characters Additional Tags: Action/Adventure, Action & Romance, Alternate Universe - Fantasy, Alternate Universe - Final Fantasy Fusion, Battle Couple, Road Trips, Hurt/Comfort, Bodyguard Romance, Alec As a Paladin Archetype, No Canon Knowledge Required, Fictional Religion & Theology, Summons & Summoning Meta Summary:

This is the story: in the holy heart of the world, a heretic kneels down, and entreats the exalted dead for power.

Magnus knows he's good for one thing: he's the most gifted summoner seen in a generation. He can save the world, which is besieged by an ancient terror. In the first steps of his quest, he runs into the one man who might see him safe through it: Alec, a warrior sworn to the faith but put before an impossible choice by his family.

The journey will bind them together in ways neither of them could have imagined.

[rabbitcruiser]

New Amsterdam legally became an English colony and renamed New York City (after English Duke of York) on June 12, 1665.  

[totally-not-an-awkward-okapi]

Wanted to do a random character design so I brought back the classic Spotify adventurer generator which happened to give me something that worked really well with this text post. Her name’s Melonon “Melon” Thinae, she’d best be described as somewhere between a small quivering dog and a leaf barely holding onto a branch in a light wind, and I love her so much.

[roll-for-charisma]

spidersona art dump cause this idiot has been in my brain for two months and won’t leave me alone.

elliott lev white, spider-man of earth-98000

it’s 1987 there, and the whole aesthetic is that of an 80s sitcom, warm colors and graininess included.

he was bitten by a spider that had the dna of a golden orb weaver and wolf spider, alongside other batshit stuff to make it compatible to mammals/humans. said spider was created by dr martha connors, a coworker of his father.

he’s dating and very much in love with his universe’s harry osborn. i love gay people.

[junietuesday]

watching this video and UGHHFG SO FUCKING TRUE IM SO FUCKING HEARTBROKEN BY NO ONE IN HATENO VILLAGE KNOWING LINK OR ANYTHING. LIKE I ACTIVELY MOURN WHAT TEARS OF THE KINGDOM COULD HAVE BEEN. LIKE BEFORE THE GAME DROPPED I WOULDVE ASSUMED THE NPCS KNOWING YOU TO JUST BE A GIVEN CONSIDERING ITS A FUCKING SEQUEL BUT NOW I WOULD GIVE ANYTHING JUST TO HAVE THE VERSION OF TOTK IN MY HEAD WHERE THAT SENSE OF COMMUNITY THAT TOTK CLAIMS AS ONE OF ITS MAIN THEMES ACTUALLY COMES ACROSS THROUGH ALL THE NPCS IN THE WHOLE GAME. WHERE YOU COMPLETING QUESTS IN BOTW ACTUALLY HAS THE NPCS REMEMBER THOSE THINGS YOU DID TOGETHER AND YOU HAVING A UNIQUE BOND W ALL THESE PEOPLE ACROSS HYRULE BC HOW ARE YOU GOING TO MAKE A THEME OF YOUR GAME COMMUNITY AND FRIENDSHIP AND MAKE NO ONE KNOW LINK EVEN THOUGH HES THE HERO HE MADE FRIENDS WITH EVERYONE IN THE WHOLE WORLD !!!!

[miodiodavinci]

MR. DAVINKY I KNOW YOU DONT KNOW ME BUT YOU RESPONDED TO MY BF ABOUT SALVADOR ON YT. HES RIGHT.

You have no idea how much Salvador means to us we NEED more salva-lore ASAP I'm clawing at the door I'm making loud animal noise RHARATARRAH

AKJDHLAJDHLKAJDHLKAJD I'M LOSING MY MIND YOU'RE TOO KIND A A A A A

as a thank you i want to offer you legitimately All The Lore I Have on post-lychgate salvador—please do with this what you will KJADLAHJ

GENERAL WORLD BUILDING

“Garage kit idols” are a semi-independent response to the international phenomenon that is H○○○○○○ M○○○ and company.

Almost all formal “garage kit” talent begins at one of the many production, distribution, and management offices spread across the country. These offices provide approved talent agencies with the development kits necessary to “scout” new idols.

Of these development kits, there are several packages available (each being more expensive and in-depth than the last), most of which include a rudimentary neural net, a foundational chassis, an instructional guide, and the software required to “train” the net.

The lowest end packages include only the fundamental elements necessary for a functional idol, such as the capacity for CV voice synthesis, basic dance coordination, and a semi-life-like “face,” while more expensive and in-depth packages support multiple vocal libraries, more life-like bodies, additional personality modules, added expressive bonuses, and more.

To prevent damages to the office’s reputation, however, most offices require that an agency aiming to “scout” a new idol must first submit an application stating—among other things—their project plans and a three year timeline of what they hope to accomplish with their idol. If approved, this plan becomes a three year contract, at the end of which the agency and idol will be evaluated and potentially brought on for a full seven year office-endorsed contract.

While some “garage kit idols” have achieved near legendary status (such as K○○○○○ T○○○), many of these idols do not survive their three year trial period. Those who do not have their license and warranty revoked (the consequences of which depend on the office), and often are encouraged to be decommissioned and recycled to make way for a new, hopefully more successful generation. In years pasts, some idols have even forcibly decommissioned following grave transgressions or scandals.

That being said, plenty of former “garage kit idols” merely slip under the radar once their time is up, and go on to become independent, non-idol performers, or even leave the music industry all together. Repairs, however, often become an issue after three to five years of unserviced use. Often, it is difficult to find a former “garage kit idol” who’s been out of warranty for more than five or so years.

All this being said, of course, this process only accounts for “formal Garage Kit talent.” There are plenty of independently developed vocal androids, though they’re not often seen beyond local and private performances. They’re definitely more resource intensive to produce, though many fans argue most have more heart in them than any “Garage Kit Idol” ever will.

SALVADOR’S PERSONAL TIMELINE

Originally created by a small team of five individuals as the “garage kit idol” M○○○○○ using a modest but lower-end dev kit, his agency’s plan was to—by the end of this three years—make him reasonably popular in a local area, book three sold out in-house performances, and sell at least 300 CDs across all three years. 

With spirits high and hope abound, he received a great deal of support and enthusiasm from his agency in the first year.

Though a lot of prospective fans at the time weren’t interested in getting emotionally invested in a “garage kit idol” (considering they’re a dime a dozen and probably wouldn’t last more than three years anyhow), by 8 months into his career, SALVADOR had developed a small, dedicated fan following that ensured that most street meets and housed performances drew in a crowd of at least 15 to 30 people. By 9 months in, they'd booked their first "sold-out" show in a small venue near his normal stomping grounds.

Hands were shaken, CDs were sold, and the numbers bolstered the spirit of the agency. It seemed like the dream would come true.

Side note: it's vaguely around in here that he first picked up his "rival," Ayano, who somehow kept setting up shop on the same street as him, much to his annoyance. His initial impression was that she was gruff, crude, and wholly unsuited for idol work, though over time he stopped looking down his nose at her and started finding a certain charm in how she'd unabashedly yell at people who didn't tip well, or leap off her stand to viciously beat up any critics.

... Unfortunately, however, the numbers plateaued and fell rather than climb. Dedicated fans would still roll up to the regular performances (and SALVADOR's popularity managed to just scrape in enough ticket sales for a second show), but the company was nowhere close to breaking 100 CDs, much less selling out another show. The company spirit dampened.

All the while, SALVADOR's feelings surrounding performing started to become muddled, leaving him frustrated and uneasy before shows and bordering on nauseous after. He slowly grew to resent the way his fans looked at him, and often lost himself in thought wishing that he could have any other idol's fans instead.

He really, honestly, truly looked to Ayano as a source of light during this time, and wished he could have the confidence she had to bite patrons who so much as looked at her funny. Unfortunately, she disappeared out of the blue one day, and never returned to idol work.

More than a few fans started to complain that SALVADOR seemed “insincere” and “curt” during fan meets and off-stage encounters, which the agency redirected unto SALVADOR swiftly. His attempts at confessing his problems and seeking support were met with pointed comments and implied blame for his lack of success, which all but turned the latch on his heart, causing him to bury his discontent in as deep a hole as he could muster.

By the midway point of year two, it was becoming clear the dream wasn’t panning out. His growing revulsion privately festering in his heart, SALVADOR poured every bit of himself into his idol persona, increasingly his workload exponentially in an attempt to get his agency back on his side. Most fans stopped coming after a while once the concerts started to feel more and more desperate.

The final months before the contract expired were spent in a pitiful, frantic haze saturated with self-advertisement, frantic CD sales, enlistment of what few agency members would call him back (though these dwindled by the day), and desperate attempts at avoiding his fate. Many who knew him at the time would remember seeing him overburdened with cheaply printed CDs, begging anyone who would listen (in perfect idol fashion, however), to “buy a CD and rescue a poor aspiring idol from her demise.” When merch ran out, he sold anything he could get his hands on (as long as it came with several CDs).

The final nail in the coffin was the first and only concert SALVADOR booked himself, which he spent months preparing and advertising for (in hopes of meeting the third successful performance goal), only to open for a practically empty house composed primarily of drifters and only half-interested strangers (their enthusiasm not at all helped by the physical damage he’d obtained only a few days prior). He went "home" to a warranty expiration warning pushed under the office door, and nothing but empty voicemails from the people who had brought him into the world.

The months following the contract’s expiration remain a dark, hazy blur. Lots of unanswered calls, heart-wrenching notices, and persistent harassment by representatives of the office that had originally leased out SALVADOR's dev kit to begin with. Of course, no one from his agency was around to answer calls, so SALVADOR was left alone to bare the brunt of the responsibility (another point that they leveraged against him in an attempt to get him to retire).

In the midst of it all, SALVADOR started his transition. Months of harassment had brought his emotions to a boiling point (he all but marinated in an ever-constant stew of self-loathing, disgust, and frustration), and though it'd originally been in an attempt to escape the solicitation, cutting his hair ended up shedding some light on everything he’d felt before.

He slipped out of the office in the middle of the night and skipped town, ditching his uniform in favor of a pair of cheap coveralls and taking the first train that would have him. He still remembers staring into his reflection in the window, fans blasting hot air, terrified that he'd made some mistake (but also feeling a kind of lightness and euphoria he'd never felt before).

He ended up settling a couple cities away, far from the heart of the "garage kit idol" phenomenon. Unable to seek repairs for his last minute injuries (and finding that of the few android repair shops there were, none would take him without reassurance that he was still under warranty), he started researching mechanics on his own, patching himself up and offering some services to newfound acquaintances on the side.

In time, his skills had earned him some notoriety—at least to the point that his name had made it to the ears of some powerful friends, who were more than willing to lease him a workshop to continue his craft (the moment he first turned the lights on will remain burned in his memory forever).

And so the new SALVADOR began: a repair mechanic who’s first job was taking himself apart and rebuilding himself in a new image, completely separate from his idol past—a past he was certain would remained buried up until a certain former "rival" re-entered his life.

[thedreadvampy]

honestly I am big time upset about this holiday-Pride clash for some reason and I THINK. it's that I already feel like there's not enough time for me to just like. do fun things with my friends without thinking about work. and like work is the one thing that doesn't give. so any time I do Leisure Activities they get traded out against different leisure activities and I'm only ever missing out on stuff that's GOOD and that I WANT to do. I can't be like 'hmmm hmmmm work or hang out with friends?' it's only ever 'pick which friend to hang out with in the slivers of time you have around work'

like fuck me. goddamn. there's ONE WEEK I'm taking off work and suddenly THAT'S the time everyone's going to be in the same places doing fun stuff? when I'm not there? and the only way I could be there is to not do the other fun thing I'm excited about? FUCK YOU MAN. FUCK YOU. my life should contain more fun shit and less worrying about how to fit fun shit in. I don't need to be at work 39 hours a week and have that take precedence over everything else in my life!!!!! fuck off!!!!! fuck offffffff!!!!! I want to go to a party! I want to be on the beach with the leatherdyke meetup! I want to go on a rollercoaster! I want to have a nap! I want to tend my garden I want to get drunk I want to go to a barbeque I want to climb a hill I want to take mushrooms and lie in the grass I want to draw I want to make t-shirts I want to cook I want to go for coffee I want to drink wine and bitch I want to have difficult but important conversations I want time to travel and see friends I've not seen in years I want to look the fuck after myself and do things that nourish me and make me happy!!!!!! I don't want to choose!!!!!!!! I don't want to work!!!!!! I should get to choose between work and fun sometimes instead of between fun and fun! This sucks! This fucking sucks!!!!!!

[alistonjdrake]

This is not a 400 follower celebration

I said I would make a server for world building and I did. Right now it’s mostly full of pictures of my maps and links to advice posts that I like or ones that I made myself but I would love to discuss world building with you all so here’s an open invite. 

It’s gonna expire in a day so after that message me if you’d like to join. Tagging some parties who mentioned they’d be interested when I created one 👀: @apollowritesstuff @space-cadead @aalinaaaaaa @peachmeats @lividdreamz @sanguine-arena @thetruearchmagos @mimswinter @comicgoblinart @k--havok @mercurialsmile @saphoblin @cosmiccoincidence @moonshinemagpie @rainy-whale​

https://discord.gg/g3DKsHCE

[peridots-pixiwolf]

yknow I play a lot of hard games but usually not "took 73 days to beat" hard

[oldfacesnewdawnoffical]

One of my favourite things about OFND is how it feels like the world's evolving. Civilizations are beginning to form again and technology is as well. Regrowing in a broken plant pot. Can't wait until Holly reinvents the wheel.

[maegalkarven]

I love how vastly different June and Levi are and how their relationships with Enver differ in so many ways.

If Levi is a guy believing he is equal to gods, then June is, at his core, a prodigal follower.

It's a pattern he doesn't break out of even as he betrays his father for Selune. Gortash didn't manage to shake this part of him, only created a push, allowing June chose a god other than Bhaal (i.e. June didn't want Enver to die, realized he didn't want to die himself and entered a pact-like relationship with the Lady of Silver to prevent these two things from happening.)

The hardest thing for him is to go back on his word/dismantle the existing alliance. His mortal flaw is loyalty, blind loyalty.

So at some point his story comes to a crossroads.

He can either reaffirm his alliance with Gortash, unknowingly dooming him a Gortash himself, not to mention death of Duke Ravengard and many other casualities.

In this scenario Gortash dies from the psyonic command of the Nether Brain and June becomes the hero of Baldur's Gate and the new archduke.

Which sounds fun and games until you realize it also includes him becoming a new Chosen of Bane, because June might have learned how to break out of his father's chains, but he doesn't know what to do with himself and, after his and Selune's ways part, is an easy prey for gods with less than honorable plans.

The other road comes with stabbing Gortash in the back, metaphorically speaking. It includes the wicked choice of putting a tadpole into his head and making him cooperate because "oh, but I can just relinquish the protection astral prism bestows on you. I am sure you'll love being Elder Brain's thrall".

It's a choice what leaves absolutely everyone (well, not EVERYONE) horrified because not only they did not expect that from June, but also looking how pleased June is with himself by walking Gortash into the corner opens their eyes to the fact what he is not, in fact, a hero. He was a villain in the past and some of this past still lingers, even more after Selune's cold soothing light has left.

And, ridiculously, it's the choice what saves everyone; gondians, Ravengard, Karlach, Gortash himself.