#sage is cortex

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(This is of Crash Nitro Kart except it's my Crash Bandicoot OCs having the roles as the main characters, though Velo and the champion racers still stay)

It first starts at a house in the far sunset side of N. Sanity Island. Then to the living room is the orange feline Charlie sleeping.

It then goes to a garage of her house. One of Charlie's cousins; Sally is working on their blue kart which is pumping up smoke of its engine, her younger sister Tango is drawing with crayons at a small, colourful plastic table and their peaceful distant cousin Dandelion is with their other cousin Cole who is lifting weights with a dumbbell.

"That diet's a joke." Cole said, roughly while lifting weights. "Well... I've heard you can lose a lot of weight on it." Dandelion explained to Cole about losing more weight but Cole replied to her "But you can't keep it off. Just eat less and exercise more.”

Suddenly a bright light shines out of the window with a strange sound, the four check it out "Something's wrong." Dandelion said in concern with a banging sound coming from Cole dropping his dumbbell "That's not sunlight...!" She added, the brightness covers the cats, which blinds them. Tango was nervous around the light, she runs off to the living room to find her sister Charlie who is shown again, still sleeping.

"Charlie! Charlie! Wake up!" Tango shakes her older sister to wake her up. She notices the light shining through the living room, Charlie's eyes open slightly by the brightness blinding her eyes "...not...now...ango..." she muttered, then she grabs Tango and pulls her to her arms. While with that, Charlie pulled out two pairs of sunglasses for her and her little sister and they lay back down. But that doesn't stop because the house shakes and rises up from the ground, up to the sky.

Then it cuts to a lab and inside of it. Sage is pacing around the room, with Killagator and Ember sitting on the floor, playing checkers against eachother. "Oh, how can I defeat those pesty felines? Hmm... And conquer the world of course!" The fox scientist stops for about 5 seconds and points to the sky. "FELINES!" Killagator shouted in angered when he heard about Charlie, causing him to smash the checkerboard with his fist, which that startled Ember and had her shout at the alligator "REALLY KILL!? THAT'S THE 10TH TIME YOU SMASHED SOMETHING!" There she walked over to her adopted father. "I can squash felines!" Killagator said quite calmly to the two.

"Yes, yes I know you can Gator. But you failed me so many, many, many times!" Right as Sage shook his head in despair by of how Killagator has been failing his ally who brought him and trained him to become one of his loyal and strongest henchmen. But then he thought of something else by the fox "...Gator! Go see if Enid requires assistance." Killagator thought about it too, he gets up and salutes his leader before running into an another room.

In the said room; Enid is about to perform an experiment on a kart, with help from Willard Wallaby who is stood next to a switch by the door. "Okay Willard! Throw the switch!" Enid commanded the wallaby. But as he reaches for it, Killagator comes busting through the door, which caused Willard to be flatten against the wall. Just as the alligator comes towards the rabbit, a bright light shines through the lab as well. "Gator! What did you break now?!" Enid said in annoyance at the alligator but he went confused and shrugged. Right as when the two foxes in the first room staring at the light shining beneath their eyes. "What the—" Sage was cut by the light taking the lab where he, Ember, Killagator, Ember and Willard Wallaby are in.

Back in Charlie's house, Charlie and Tango finally got up and stumbles out of the front door only for the door to collapse and the doorknob to break off in his hand. She drops the knob and sees that the house had been placed in a giant citadel. A giant crowd of green aliens cheer as he emerges. "Oh my god! Sis, I think... we are getting popular!" Her eyes sparkle with excitement but Tango said in concern "Uh, Charlie... I think they're an audience cheering on... us? But where are we?" She then asked.

It then zooms out to show that the citadel was on top of a giant asteroid in the shape of Velo's face. Then it zooms back in to show the sisters looking at eachother, with Charlie shrugging. They both turn around to see their cousins Sally and Cole emerging from the house waving at them. "Hey Sally! Hey Cole!" Then they turn back, only to see Sage, Ember, Enid and Killagator standing across the clearing. Killagator smirks at Charlie threateningly, and she gives him an awkward stare at him back, but she then smiles and waving awkwardly. The two teams walk forwards and face off against each other. "What have you done you miserable feli—" Sage blamed the cats for the arrival between eachother just as he is interrupted by a hologram face of Velo appears from the giant pedestal.

"I am Emperor Velo XXVII, ruler of this galaxy!" He introduced himself along with the massive crowd cheering on his arrival. "My subjects hunger for entertainment." Which he is referring to is the entire audience, it shortly shows Charlie thinking till it goes back to the audience, as they all began wave their hands when chanting his name out together "Velo! Velo! Velo!" "And word of your racing prowess has reached my glorious empire." They notice a small group of other alien racers along with Willard Wallaby who has joined with them who they giggle while greeting the audience.

The eight began staring at Velo "And I hope you put on a good show, especially since winning the circuit will win your freedom. And, if for some reason you refuse to race, your earth will be... destroyed. But... I don't think it will come to that. Do you accept my challenge?" Velo then gives all of them a decision, whether they would race as a challenge or if they refuse, he would destroy the Earth.

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ALL HAIL THE EGGMAN EMPIRE.

[strawberry-cowmilk]

somebody gave me a sweater and its green I can finally make the assigning my actual clothes to obey me characters thing

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Mini Fanfic #1137: Another Scientific Award Ceremony (SSBU X Sonic)

7:45 p.m. at Smash Bros Center........

And now presenting the Scientist of the Year Award, please welcome everyone's least favorite space pirate: Ridley.

A small amount of applause is heard as Ridley made his way onto the main stage.

Ridley: (Begins to Speak on the Podium's Mic) Wassup, wassup, ladies and gents! How we doing this fine evening? (Place his Elbow onto the Podium With a Sly Smirk on his Face) You know, besides being surrounded by a bunch of eggheaded nerds cramping up the place, am I right? (Puts Outs Two Finger Guns)

'Ba Dum Tss'

'Silence'

Ridley: (Smirk Falters into an Small, Awkward Smile) I uhhhh....('Heh') See we got ourselves a.....(Awkwardly Pulls the Collar of the Shirt He's Wearing a Little) Bit of tough crowd.....here......

Ridley suddenly hears a rapid fast hands clapping from his girlfriend, Dark Samus, smiling at him in the audience.

Ridley: Three we go! There's the applause I was looking for! (Happily Waves at his Girlfriend) Thank you, honey, love you!~

Dark Samus: (Heart Begins to Melt as She Place her Hands onto her Chest)

Ridley: Anyone else wanna join in....or.....some-

Roy: (In the Audience) GET ON WITH THE AWARD ALREADY!

Ridley: HOLD YOUR HIGH HORSES! I'm just getting started here! I just gotta.....(Pulls Out a Small Paper From his Pants Pocket) Read out my presentation speech. I spend two nights coming up with the whole thing, a page and a half long to be exact-

'Audience Groans'

Ridley: (Glares at the Groaning Audience in Front of Him) Oh will you shut up already!? Blame the guys who hired me to do this crap to begin! (Puts on his Reading Glasses) I'm reading! (Clears his Throat Before Reading the Speech) As you all may have known already, the Scientist of the Year Award is a very special kind of award where each intelligent, bold, narcissistic scientists come together and.......(Continues his Speech)

Meanwhile

Sonic: (Hiding Below the Right Side of the Stage Along with Tails While Looking Around) Oookay......The security guards didn't notice a thing.....Mom and dad hasn't notice any of us are gone.......The crowd too bored to even care at the moment..........(Places his Hands on his Hips While Putting a Bright Smile on his Face) It seems our master plan is coming along smoothly, I'll tell ya what.

Tails: (Facepalms Himself While Sighing) It's going along too smoothly be in fact. You realize you're risking the chances of you being banned from the award ceremony indefinitely if you do this, right?

Sonic: Relax, buddy, if everything starts going south, we could make it back to our seats quicker before anyone notice we left. Just trust your big bro and let 'em do his thing for the tonight, okay?

Tails: ('Sighs in Defeat') Fine. But it's on YOU if we get caught.

????: Hello.

Sonic and Tails get startled before turning around and seeing Sage and Bowser Jr standing behind and staring at the two of them.

Sage: (Holdimg a Boel of Popcorn in her Hands) Pardon our inclusion, but we couldn't help but notice you two standing at the bottom level side of the stage platform.

Jr: What are losers doing out here?

Sonic/Tails: NOTHING!

Tails: W-We were just......standing around......chilling.

Sonic: On an possibly unrelatable topic, what are you two doing here?

Jr: (Points at his Newly Friend Beside Him) Sage was getting hungry, so went to the Snack Venue and got ourselves something snack on through this boring award ceremony.

Sage: (Smiles Softly) Junior was so kind enough to buy this bowl of popcorn for me~ I only wish I could do something for him in return ~

Jr: (Sighs Before Turning Back to Sage) Sage, I told you it's no big deal.

Tails: (Gasps Before Putting on a Bright Smile on his Face) Really!?~

Sonic: (Forms a Teasing Grin on his Face While Ruffling the Top of Jr's Head) D'awwww~ I didn't take you as such a sweet, little gentleman there, kiddo~

Jr: (Angrily Swats Sonic's Hand Away From his Hair) Will you quit that!? I'm not trying to be gentlemanly like!! (Starts Rubbing The Back of his Head Back Back Forth) I just....wanted to help her out is all. And besides, she's my friend. (Starts Blushing) I'd do anything for her.......

Sage: (Heart Begins to Melt in Genuine Happiness as She Gives Junior a Loving Hug) And I vow to do anything for you as well, friend~

Jr: (Blush Starting to Get a Bit Brighter) ..................C-Cool.

Sonic/Tails: AWWWWWWWWWWWWW~

Jr: (Comically Glares at Both Sonic and Tails) SHUT IT! THAT HUG DOESN'T MEAN ANYTHING SPECIAL, YOU JERK!

Tail: Never said it was~

Jr: Then why are you- ('ARGH') Whatever! (Points at Sonic and Tails) You two better not be doing that dumb award prank again, 'less you wanna get banned indefinitely!

Sage: (Tilt her Head to the Side in Confusion) Award prank?

Sonic: No one's pranking anyone, kid. Tails and I are here to properly congratulate Egghead in person, in case he wins of course. (Winks at the Kids)

Sage: (Stares at Sonic For a Few Seconds Before Smiling Softly) Is that so? How thoughtful of you indeed, Sonic~

Jr: (Unconvinced) I don't believe it.

Tails: Good. You shouldn't.

Sonic slushes Tails to be quiet.

Ridley: And it comes with great pride that we, the fruitful minds of this universe, come together and celebrating this glorious- (Felt Something Poking his Leg Before Looking Down at Two Shy Guys) What? What do you want?

Shy Guy #1: (Presents Ridley the Envelope) The envelope, sir.

Ridley: ('Sighs in Relief') Oh thank God, I don't have to keep reading that speech any longer. (Snatches the Envelope Up From the Shy Guy's Hands) Gimme! (Turns Back to the Audience While Holding the Envelope Up) Load and behold, folks! I got the results right her-

Roy: READ IT OUT THEN!

Ridley: That's what I'm about to do- (Angrily Shakes his Fist at Roy in the Audience) YOU INSIGNIFICANT- (Takes a Deep Breath to Calm Himself) Okay. (Starts Tearing the Top of the Envelope Open Using his Claws) And the award for Scientist of the Year goes to......(Reads the Winner's Name While Snickering) Really? That his name? Neo- ('Coughs') Doctor Neo Cortex!

Eggman: (Immediately Gets Up From his Seat in Shock) WHAT!?

'Audience Applause'

Sonic: (Genuinely Surprised by the Results) Huh. It seems like my prediction was way off there.

Tails: You think?

Cortex: (Walks Up on Stage as He Happily Waves at the Audience) Thank you, thank you!~ You're all too kind!~ (Snatches the Award Trophy Away From the Second Shy Guy's) Gimme that. (Lets Out an Evil Chuckle as He Made his Way to the Podium and Deliver his Speech) First and foremost, I wanna thank all my min- I-I mean, team back at the lair for working vigorously to help see my inventions come to life. Also wanna thank my old headmaster, Madame Amberley, for all turmoil and discipline she has given me throughout my years in the academy. (Holds Up his Award) FEAST YOUR EYES, YOU OLD HAG! I achieved this award by my own bare hands!!

THAT TEARS IT!

The audience begins to gasps as Eggman angrily walks himself up on stage.

Cortex: (Gives Eggman a Relaxed, Smug Smirk on his Face) Ah, Ivo, my good friend. Did you come up here to congratulate me in person?~

Eggman: Cut the pretentious politeness act, you over grown half pint! If anyone's worthy of winning that award, it should most certainly NOT be you!

Cortex: (Glares Back at Eggman) Excuse you? I'll have you know that I'm too worthy of winning this award! More worth than a fatso like you!! (Points at Eggman)

Audience: Ooooh..... (Turns to Eggman)

Eggman: (Scoffs While Rolling his Eyes) Says the manchild walking around with a giant 'N' on his head.......

Audience: Oooooooooh.... (Turns Back to Cortex)

Cortex: Hey, the 'N' on my forehead represents my identity as a mad scientist more than your egg shaped head could ever comprehend!

Eggman: Funny how you call yourself that when have your own minions do most of your work for you, some of which I've heard, had made far more impressive inventions than you could ever hope to create, more so plagiarize.

Audience: Oooooooooh!.....

Ridley: Not gonna lie, he kinda got you on that one.

Cortex: Oh whatever! I still won this award by default. (Starts Poking his Finger onto Eggman's Stomach in Front of Him) So why don't you get off your high horse, cry yourself a river, go home and taking your MISERABLE FAILURE of an AI with you!

Audience: ('GASPS')

Sage: (Eyes Slowly Begins to Widened in Horror at the Comment Made About Her) Miserable.......F-Failure........

Eggman: (Starts Growling in Pure Anger) That AI you insulted.....WAS MY OWN DAUGHTERRRRRR!

Eggman tackles Cortex into the ground and pummeling him in the process, causing everyone in the audience to be surprised by what his happening in front of them until.....

Roy: NERD FIIIIIIIIGHT!

As Roy starts chanting the word "Fight", it didn't take long for most of crowd to join in as they see Cortex trying to fight back with very little prevail.

Ridley: Ah damnit! I knew I should've took my phone out of charger before coming here! (Points at One of the Shy Guys) You! Get your phone and start recording! We got ourselves one hell of a show tonight!

Sonic: (Almost at a Loss For Words at What's Happening Right Now Along with Tails) Well, I'll be darn. (Smiles Brightly) This is a whole lot better than any dumb prank I could think of pulling right now!~ (Releases Two Camping Chairs As He Presents Tails to his Seat) A chair for you, little buddy?~

Tails: (Crosses his Arms While Turning Away) I'm not happy about this. (Sits Himself Down Anyways) But thank you.

Sonic happily ruffles Tails' hair as he takes a seat on his own chair.

Junior, meanwhile, growls in anger at the 'N' imprinted scientist for insulting new friend not too long ago as begins to march over to the stage himself. That in it of itself came into abrupt halt, however as he turns to hears, then turns around to see Sage Robotnik crying softly right front of him, something she, to her knowledge, never done before up until now.

Not wanting to leave his friend in distress alone, Junior let's out a sigh before coming over to console her.

Jr: (Gently Place his Hand onto Sage's Shoulder) Hey. Don't let what that jerk on stage, said get to you, alright? You're not a miserable failure.

Sage: (Looks Up at Junior With a Watery Look in her Eyes) You....('Sniff') R-Really mean that?....

Jr: (Simply Nodded) Of course I do. You're the most coolest, nicest girl I've ever met in my whole life. And anyone who's stupid enough to says otherwise are gonna be in for a real roasting session by yoiurs truly!!

Sage: (Begins to Giggle Softly) Roasting session?~

Jr: (Forms a Smug Grin on his Face) Yeeup! My flamethrower might not be as strong as dad's or Luddy's, but with enough practice, I'll be strong enough to out fire breathe ANYONE who stands in my way!!

Sage: (Softly Giggles) Yes. (Wipes the Last Remaining Tears From Off Her Eyes) Your fire will shine as bright as the morning sun.

Jr: Yeah, exactly! (Let's Out an Evil Laugh Before Putting on a Worried Look on his Face) But no seriously, are you gonna be okay?

Sage: (Simply Nodded) Yes. I believe I'll be okay for now. (Gives Her Friend Another Loving Hug) And it's all thanks to you, Jr. You're too kind~

Jr: (Starts Blushing Once More Before Hugging Sage Back) No problem. I'll always have your back.

Sage: And I will always have yours as well.

?????: Junior! Sage!

The duo turns to see Ludwig walking towards them.

Ludwig: Is everything okay over here?

Jr: Yeah, we're good.

Sage: We just stumbled upon the fight occurring is all.

Ludwig: ('Sigh') So it seems. As much as I hate to admit it, this is starting to get more interesting than the actual ceremony itself this year around.

Jr: I'll say! (Turns Back to Sage) I didn't take your dad as a brawler, Sage.

Sage: My father is not as experienced in fighting as you think, but he has stated to punched Sonic in the face once or twice before in the past.

Jr: Awesome.

Ludwig: Yes, well, we better head back to our seats before everyone gets even more worried. (Rolls his Eyes) Or Roy starts convincing the crowd to place their bets on the fight entirely.

Jr: (Raises his Hand Up as He Makes his Way Back to his Seat Along with Sage and Ludwig) My money's on Dr. Eggman to win!

Sage: (Raises her Handd Up as Well) Mines as well.

Ludwig: (Glares at the Kids Back and Forth) None of you are placing your bets on anyone tonight!.....Besides, its obvious that Eggman has a better chance of winning from the looks of it.

Sonic: (Relaxing on his Chair) I don't know why you're still worried for, Tails. With those two fighting, we don't have to do anything AND we got out of this scott free.

?????: You sure about that?

Both Sonic and Tails immediately gets startled and jolts out of their chairs as they turn to see Mario and Peach glaring at them.

Peach: Hello, boys.

Sonic: M-Mom! Dad! (Puts on a Very Awkward Smile on his Face) H-Heyyy! We didn't see you guys there for a second. (Chuckles Awkwardly) U-Uh.....How's it going?

Mario: Nothing much. We were just sitting in our seats, wondering why our sons haven't made it back to theirs yet. So we started looking.

Peach: And load and behold: You're here.

Sonic: Y-Yeah. Definitely.

Tails: ('Sigh') Okay, look, we were about to prank Eggman again- (Points at Sonic) His idea by the way. But ever since the fight broke out, we haven't really done much of anything other than sitting around and watch. Honest.

Mario: (Turns to Peach) We didn't see either of them on stage beforehand.

Peach: True.....('Sigh') Alright. We'll lower your punishments this time. (Point at Sonic) No chili dogs for a week for you, mister.

Sonic: (Eyes Widened in Complete Shock) For a week!?

Tails: (Rolls his Eyes) It'll only last for seven days, Sonic. It's not the end of the world.

Mario: And you're not allow to go to your workshop for a week, Tails.

Tails: (Eyes Widened as Well) NO WORKSHOP!?

Peach: (Simply Nodded) That's right. You've been in there all night long from what we've heard, and we believe you need a break.

Mario: Which you'll be coming home with us for a few days or so.

Tails: B-But mom, dad-

Sonic: (Place his Hand onto Tails' Shoulder) Let it go, bud. A punishment is a punishment. Plus, I see the bags under your eyes, you definitely need a break from there for a while.

Tails: ('Sighs in Defeat') Okay.....I'll accept my punishment.

Peach: Thank you, honey. We'll only doing this cause we love you.

Tails: I know. Love you too.....

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[mallaichte]

the wise sage of my prefrontal cortex: this print is for a con that is barely a month away. you need to make other merch too. finish it quickly do NOT paint it

the cartwheeling jester in control of my motor functions: heehee hoohoo

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The Call Out Post Poll

Dr Eggman - Regularly beats and berates Orbot and Cubot and left them stranded in deep space once, stripped metal sonic of his free will and voice after the latter went rogue in Heroes, also left metal to rust for over a year after the events of Sonic CD. He also left omega to rot in shadow's room for a long period of time. He rejected and manipulated Belle in the comics, despite her love for her former father. Clearly plays favourites - cares for Sage's wellbeing but fuck everyone else apparently lol

Dr Wily - manipulated protoman to go against his brother and other creator dr light, has tried to destroy bass on multiple occasions after he went rogue, attempted to infect every robot with robo-rabies lite in mm10, infected his last creation zero with super robo-rabies which subsequently spread to sigma when zero was released, leading to a war that almost killed the entire human race. Did fix blues up when he found him though, and left the cure for robo-rabies lite behind after megaman rescued him post mm10.

Dr Neo Cortex - Despite caring for his daughteeeerr niece's life to the extent of risking his own in Twinsanity, he cut off her hands and replaced them with mechanical ones, all to stop her from cuddling cute animals, instead her cyborg hands would crush the animals she attempted to handle. Sent nina to the same evil academy he himself was abused at - also, in some debatably canon backstories he intentionally killed most of his and ninas family in an explosion :( Also also he called nina a skank in crash of the titans :(( in crash 4, despite having implied fatherly feelings for crash, he put him and his sister through grueling trials and then subsequently attempted to kill him after he escaped and then many, many times after that

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The best thing to come out of the Death Battle besides memes. (Source of Image)

First things first, I am not going to do notes for Death Battles I researched after their fights. This is because since everything is now monthly, there would be big gaps of time between the two, so I have decided to make it a year review so anything Death Battle related I’ve done, be it researching or helping in other ways, I’ll be sure to note. But back to the original subject in hand...

Evil Playdate is what I would like to call the combination of Bowser Jr. and Sage. While people think it happened because of Death Battle, it actually predates Sage’s creation. Back when Eggette was a meme, a popular thing to do was have her meet Bowser Jr. The idea of two evil kids from renowned villains was something a lot of people enjoyed. And when Sage debuted, that idea became stronger since now we actually have canon kids for the two. So like wanting to see their evil dads team up, people want to see their kids together as well.

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Don’t think of this as shipping. Sure, there is plenty of shipping and the idea of Bowser Jr having a childhood crush with Sage trying to understand it is a cute idea, but it is not limited to that. Like how people think Eggman and Bowser could make a great team: so could Bowser Jr and Sage. Some really nice artwork I’ve seen are the two just hanging around. Playing chess while Junior eats the pieces behind her back. Bowser Jr teaches her how to play a game only for her to instantly win. Seeing their friendship grow is such a great idea for a story since there’s as much potential for stuff as with their dads.

Honestly, I would love for more villains to have kids. Nina Cortex joining the duo. K. Rool having a little daughter who is a rival to Bowser Jr. Gnasty Gnorc having a jock son. Have them all go to school together to learn how to be better bad guys. It could be so much fun seeing the next generation of villains being all school friends.

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Another idea I have in my head: basically a retelling of Swan Princess. Eggman and Bowser try to get their kids together, they dislike each other initially but when they matured (or in Sage’s case have an upgraded body) they get their feelings for each other only for Bowser Jr to screw things up. Then Sage gets kidnapped by Fawful and so on and so on. That’s about as far as I got but if I put more thought into it I think I can make something more from this.

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Basically, Sage and Bowser Jr should definitely meet like their parents did. Makes me sad Sega no longer has the Olympics License. I could see the next Mario and Sonic at the Olympics having Sage there as a new playable character. And if it's the ones with a story mode it could be fun. Heck, Paper Jam showed how fun it is for Junior to have someone to bounce off of and that was just his paper double.

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Smash 6 Wishlist: Dr. Eggman

My Smash 6 Character Wishlist part 3 Dr. Eggman One of the likely candidates from the Sonic series to make it into Smash (or so I thought). Dr. Ivo Robotnik (or Dr. Eggman) has been a staple of the "Sonic the Hedgehog" franchise from the very beginning (Fun fact: Appearing alongside Sonic, Robotnik's true first appearance is "Puzzle Construction" for the "SEGA TeraDrive", which predates about a month before the release of "Sonic the Hedgehog" for the "SEGA Genesis" in North America in 1991). And since then, he's become one of gaming's most iconic villains on par with the likes of Bowser, Ganondorf, Dr. Wily, Dr. Neo Cortex, M. Bison, even Sephiroth just to name a few. So iconic in fact that he even made an appearance in both Wreck-It Ralph and the sequel, alongside other well-known video game villains. And Smash is no stranger to iconic villains in gaming. Throughout the series, the roster featured a plethora of villains going head to head with their respective foes like Bowser, Ganondorf, Mewtwo, Meta Knight, Wolf, King Dedede, Dark Pit, Bowser Jr. & the Koopalings, Ridley, King K. Rool, Dark Samus, and Sephiroth. Speaking of which, for being the first villain from a third-party franchise, Dr. Eggman was a much better choice than Sephiroth because Sonic was one of the very first third-party characters to ever debut in Smash back in "Brawl" and has been in every single entry since then (making Sonic having the most appearance in Smash than every third-party character to-date), so it would've made sense to give the Sonic another character (or at the very least an Echo Fighter). Final Fantasy however only have appeared twice since "Smash 4", and adding another character (let alone a new villain) from said franchise just doesn't make sense and very unfair to Sonic's legacy in Smash. In Smash 6, Dr. Eggman would be a perfect fit to the roster. I would see him as a mech like character using his state of the arch Egg Walker from "Sonic Adventure 2" as a form of transportation, much like Bowser Jr. but with more arsenal and a more heavy fighter in comparison. He would have different gadgets from past games as specials and tilts, and maybe throw in some Badniks as projectiles or neutral specials. And for his final smash there's tons to choose from, Death Egg Robot, using the Space Colony ARK, Egg Dragoon, it's hard to choose from and then possibilities are Infinite. Maybe throw in Sage as a support to cheer him on? And let's not forget to add in "E.G.G..M.A.N. by Paul Shortino" as a new track to along with it to give it a more Eggman flavor eggsperience.

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wily sucks at family compared to ivo robotnik and neo cortex

Wily varies depending on interpretations... But for the most part, I don't think he actually sees any of the robots who answer to him as kids... Mostly just employees.

Eggman has some parental instincts. But he plays favorites with Sage and Metal, and clearly isn't above abandoning the others, or pitting then against each other like we see with the E-series with Sonic adventure and Omega.

And Neo cortex I'd argue is actually the worst, since he says he loves and cares about Nina. But he still absolutely fucked her up. Not just by technically forcing her to go to an evil villain school where he technically endured abuse. But he also chopped off her hands because she loved animals and forced her to use heavy spring loaded robotic hands solely to further traumatize her when she accidentally crushed animals to death.

So despite how much I like to dunk on wily and characterize him in my AU... I'd argue he's actually the tamest of the evil Scientist "parents" here... If only because he doesn't really act like much of a parent.

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Neuroaesthetics: The Brain's Bizarre Ballet in the Circus of Art

Ladies, gentlemen, and sentient algorithms, gather ‘round for an expedition into the wacky, wild world of neuroaesthetics! Picture, if you will, an arena where Salvador Dalí is arm-wrestling Albert Einstein while Banksy spray-paints their shoes with quantum equations. Yes, my friends, we’re diving headfirst into the baffling brain circus that is the science of how we perceive art and beauty!

Now, what in the name of Groot's left boot is neuroaesthetics, you ask? It's the delightful mash-up of neurons and aesthetics, the study of how our gray matter throws a rave every time we lay eyes on something pretty. Imagine your brain as the DJ, mixing beats of visual stimuli with a heavy bassline of emotional response, crafting a psychedelic experience that’d make even Doctor Strange need an aspirin.

Our cerebral DJ starts spinning tracks when we encounter art. Imagine gazing at the Mona Lisa; your neurons start throwing a party like it’s Coachella. This brainy bash involves the visual cortex, which processes what you're seeing, and the limbic system, your emotional epicenter, going “Oh la la!” faster than a cat video goes viral. It's a neural conga line, people!

Let’s geek out with an example, shall we? Imagine stepping into an art gallery. You saunter past a minimalist canvas that looks like a toddler's spaghetti accident and boom—your brain lights up like Times Square. Researchers have discovered that different art styles trigger unique neural patterns. Your noggin has a sophisticated palate, appreciating a Picasso with the same nuanced delight it shows for a perfectly executed TikTok dance challenge.

But wait! This isn’t just about the highbrow art snobs nodding sagely at a Pollock splatter. No, even the hilariously kitschy dogs-playing-poker paintings are in on the act. Studies show that familiar and nostalgic images can zap our brains with more dopamine than a Black Friday sale at a comic book store. It’s like your neurons are high-fiving each other, yelling, “Remember that!?”

Neuroaesthetics isn’t just about looking at pretty pictures, though. Oh no, it’s about how art tickles our brain in the most delightful ways, influencing our perceptions, emotions, and even our decisions. Ever wonder why you can't walk past a donut shop without drooling like Homer Simpson? It's all in the neuroaesthetic sauce, my friends. Visual cues can trigger hunger, happiness, or even existential dread—like when you realize your favorite show got canceled after a cliffhanger finale.

Now, let’s talk impact. The study of neuroaesthetics is like giving the Hulk a paintbrush—it’s smashing! It deepens our understanding of the connection between the brain and art, transforming both how we create and appreciate it. Artists can now craft pieces designed to provoke specific neural reactions. Imagine a painting that makes you feel like you've just downed an espresso shot with a side of inspiration. That’s the neuroaesthetic magic at play.

Art is no longer a passive experience; it’s an interactive, brain-bending escapade. Think of immersive VR art installations where you’re not just looking at the art; you’re inside it. Your brain's response isn't just a “Hey, that’s cool,” but a full-on neural mosh pit. It's like stepping into the Matrix, but instead of dodging bullets, you’re dodging abstract concepts and emotional revelations.

And let’s not forget the therapeutic potential. Neuroaesthetics can help in mental health treatments, using art to rewire the brain in positive ways. It’s like having Bob Ross as your personal therapist, gently coaxing your mind into happy little trees of thought. Studies have shown that engaging with art can reduce stress, boost creativity, and even enhance cognitive functions. It’s brain yoga with a paintbrush!

But what’s the deal with science and art? They’re like the ultimate power couple, merging logic with creativity, and neuroaesthetics is their love child. This field bridges the gap between two realms often seen as polar opposites, showing us that the analytical and the artistic aren’t just coexisting—they’re collaborating like Avengers assembling against Thanos.

Let’s take a detour down the wild highway of pop culture. Remember the moment in Avengers: Endgame when Thor wields both Mjolnir and Stormbreaker? That’s your brain wielding science and art, harmonizing them into a force that’s both powerful and profoundly beautiful. And just like the Hulk, who’s both brains and brawn in Endgame, neuroaesthetics shows that our brains are as much about feeling as they are about thinking.

In conclusion, neuroaesthetics is like the secret menu at a brainy fast food joint, serving up a heady mix of the beautiful and the cerebral, the quirky and the profound. It’s a rollercoaster of neural fireworks, a mash-up of Van Gogh’s starry nights and Da Vinci’s anatomical precision, all orchestrated by the most complex organ in the universe. So next time you gaze at a work of art and feel your neurons do the cha-cha, remember, it’s not just pretty—it’s science, baby!

And there you have it, folks! A whirlwind tour of neuroaesthetics, where your brain and art have a cosmic dance-off in the grand arena of human experience. Until next time, keep those neurons dancing and the art appreciation flowing. Ciao!

[manizd]

"Unfinished Poetry"

A Bright sunny morning Startled with stipulated solaces Clustering camps all around yards Demanding devourers on its paths Of an anticipated alchemy, Turning fatal hates to fortune loves Stood up strong in life to prosper aye, Blabbering gossips nor Bewoked backstabs Staggered him a bit, Piercing public nor pubated insults Pummeled him a knit, Frontal cortex fostering fear a lit, And Firmed by a solid pitch Of which I compare this hitch? Sage or Stupid Young Adrenals raging in-side Subsiding wisdom silencing on other Is this freedom or fragileness? Meek or Egoistic? It goes on With Joy and Weariness at a time, Like an Unfinished poetry.

Foot note: This is an unfinished poetry. I personally felt that the beauty of this poem lies in the rawness of its saying.

[flickycore]

Info about my Crash Bandicoot OCs

Charlie

Cat

Allies with Crash Bandicoot

Oldest daughter of Craig and Marlene

Oldest sister of Tango

Tango

Cat

Allies with Crash Bandicoot

Youngest child of Craig and Marlene

Youngest sister of Charlie

Shy

Doesn't like clowns after seeing them in a circus her family and her friends went to

Sage

Henchmen/Ally of Neo Cortex

Adopted father of Ember

Elder child of Berī and Hinto

Older brother of Mandy

Fox

Ember

Adopted daughter of Sage

Created by Cortex

Fox

Quills

Hedgehog

Allies with Sage

Aids Cortex

Hannah

Fox

Hated by Sage because he was sick of her stalking him

Attempts to kill Sage's allies so that she can love him forever

Yandere

Frost

Cat

Frostbitten from a blizzard in a frozen area

Friends with Sage, Quills and Ember

Created by Cortex to kill Crash

Hates Cortex for leaving him to frostbite to death

Hinto

Father of Sage and Mandy

Husband of Berī

Lieutenant of his own fox army

Fox

Berī

Wife of Hinto

Mother of Sage and Mandy

Fox

Craig

Father of Charlie and Tango

Husband of Marlene

His accent is inspired by Bill Cosby

Met Marlene at a party

Cat

Marlene

Wife of Craig

Mother of Charlie and Tango

Met Craig at a party

Cat

Dandelion

Distant cousin of Charlie and Tango

Isn't remembered by her family except Charlie and Tango, since they have known memories about her life

Cat

Crimson

Distant cousin of Sage and Mandy

Hates Sage because Cortex considered him as his favourite

Fox

Has a scarred eye from being attacked by Tiny, he covers it with an eyepatch

Older brother to Slash

Slash

Younger brother of Crimson

Completly insane

Fox

Hates Sage and wants him dead for being favoured by Cortex

Distant cousin of Sage and Mandy

Mandy

Younger sister of Sage

Youngest child of Hinto and Berī

Fox

Enid

Friend of Sage

Intelligent

Rabbit

Scientist

Hench-rabbit of Cortex

Owns a secret lab under Cortex's lab

Larry

Uncle of Charlie and Tango

Father of Cole and Sally

Husband of Paulina

Cat

Paulina

Aunt of Charlie and Tango

Mother of Cole and Sally

Wife of Larry

Cat

Cole and Sally

Cousins of Charlie and Tango

Cats

Children of Paulina and Larry

Siblings to eachother

Colin

Friends with Charlie and Tango

Member of Catz Fever

Cat

Prezzy

Friends with Charlie and Tango

Member of Catz Fever

Cat

Indy

Friends with Charlie and Tango

Member of Catz Fever

Cat

Macky

Cat

Member of Catz Fever

Friends with Charlie and Tango

[satan-is-a-furry]

characters I remember from my very first Miitopia playthrough on the 3DS

(I had every NPC be randomized)

Town Mayor: Sans

Quizmaster: All Might

Dark Lord: Squidward

Great Sage: Miku

King: Hamburger

Besmirched Noble Son: Neo Cortex

Prince from a Nearby Land: Eggman

Explorer: Penguin like a literal penguin

(and that's all I remembered lol)

[transcendentalmeditationlondon]

How to Achieve Inner Peace with Transcendental Meditation

Inner peace is a state of mind that is characterized by calmness, serenity, and harmony. Inner peace is the opposite of inner turmoil, which is a state of mind that is characterized by stress, anxiety, and conflict. Inner peace is essential for our well-being, happiness, and success. However, in today’s fast-paced and chaotic world, many of us find it hard to achieve and maintain inner peace. We may feel overwhelmed, restless, or dissatisfied with our lives. Fortunately, there is a simple and effective way to achieve inner peace: Transcendental Meditation ™. TM is a technique of silent mantra meditation that was introduced to the world by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in the mid-1950s. Maharishi was a disciple of Guru Dev, a respected sage of the ancient Vedic tradition of India. Maharishi’s aim was to revive the ancient knowledge of TM and make it available to everyone, regardless of their background, culture, or religion. TM is a simple and natural technique that anyone can learn and enjoy. It does not require any concentration, focus, or effort. It does not involve any beliefs, rituals, or changes in lifestyle. It is simply a way of relaxing the mind to its most silent and peaceful state, which Maharishi called transcendental consciousness. TM has many benefits for your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. TM can help you reduce stress, improve your health, enhance your creativity, develop your consciousness, and more. TM can also help you achieve inner peace by: - TM releases stress and tension. Stress and tension are common causes of inner turmoil and imbalance. They can affect our mood, energy, motivation, relationships, and health. TM helps us release stress and tension by restoring balance in our nervous system. TM also increases our resilience and adaptability to challenging situations. - TM calms and clears the mind. The mind is often cluttered with thoughts, feelings, and sensations that can distract us from our true self and purpose. TM helps us calm and clear the mind by settling it to its most silent and peaceful state. TM also helps us transcend the ordinary level of thinking and access a state of pure awareness, which is beyond thoughts, feelings, and sensations. - TM harmonizes the emotions. Emotions are the feelings that we experience in response to various stimuli or situations. They can be positive or negative, pleasant or unpleasant, mild or intense, etc. TM helps us harmonize the emotions by increasing our emotional intelligence and awareness. TM also helps us regulate our emotions better by enhancing our prefrontal cortex function. - TM connects us with our inner self. The inner self is the essence of who we are and what we can achieve. It is also the source of our inner peace, happiness, and wisdom. TM helps us connect with our inner self by enabling us to access higher states of consciousness that are normally hidden or dormant in most people. These states include cosmic consciousness (the permanent experience of transcendental consciousness along with waking, dreaming, and sleeping states), god consciousness (the refined perception of the subtle aspects of nature), and unity consciousness (the realization of one’s identity with the universal self). These states bring profound insights, blissful feelings, and universal love into our life. How to Learn TM in London If you are interested in learning TM and achieving inner peace, you can contact Transcendental Meditation Mill Hill, an approved centre that offers TM courses and follow-up support in a friendly and professional environment. Transcendental Meditation Mill Hill is part of the Maharishi Foundation, a national educational charity that administers the teaching of TM in the UK. Here are the steps to learn TM from Transcendental Meditation Mill Hill: - Attend a free introductory talk. This is a one-hour presentation that gives you an overview of TM, its benefits, and how it works. You can also ask any questions you may have and meet the teachers who will instruct you. You can book your place online or by phone. - Register for the TM course. This is a four-day course that teaches you the TM technique and how to practice it correctly. The course fee varies depending on your income and circumstances, and includes lifetime follow-up and support. You can pay online or by phone. - Enjoy the benefits of TM. After completing the course, you can start practicing TM on your own and experience its positive effects on your life. You can also attend regular group meditations, advanced lectures, weekend retreats, and other events that will enrich your knowledge and enjoyment of TM. To join the TM community from Transcendental Meditation Mill Hill, visit their website https://uk.tm.org/london-mill-hill#enquiries or call them at 07960 683 160. You can also email them at michael.pierce@tm.org or follow them on Facebook or Twitter. Transcendental Meditation is a simple and effective technique that can help you achieve inner peace in various ways. Whether you want to release stress, calm your mind, harmonize your emotions, or connect with your inner self, TM can help you achieve your goals and fulfill your potential. Don’t wait any longer, learn TM today and discover the benefits for yourself! Read the full article

[franckdoutrery]

Le temps qui reste

Le soleil est entré dans la Balance. C’est le signe sous lequel sont nés Alphonse Allais, Brigitte Bardot et Gilbert Bécaud. Les Balance feront des juges sévères mais justes. Ils auront un goût prononcé pour le système pondéral mésopotamien, les pesons étalonnés et les plateaux en équilibre. En attendant, le marronnier d’Inde se défeuille, tout comme le peuplier blanc, le sorbier et le sycomore. Désormais les jours raccourcissent, la lumière baisse et les ombres s’allongent. Le jardinier prévoyant cueillera la Doyenné du Comice, parfois même la Beurré Durondeau ou la Joséphine de Malines. De son côté, le cultivateur sérieux récoltera la betterave et le poireau d’hiver. Demain au plus tard, le loup descendra des Hautes-Fagnes et fera un carnage dans la bergerie de Monsieur Bertin. C’est aussi la saison qui incite l’homme à méditer sur la précarité de toute chose, sur le peu qu’il est et le temps qui reste. 

Cette chronique se voulant utile, elle s’adresse à tous ceux qui vont mourir. C’est dire le nombre de ses lecteurs putatifs. Déjà le vieil Aristote, grand philosophe comme son nom l’indique, commence son traité de logique par l’affirmation « Tous les hommes sont mortels ». Il pose ensuite que Socrate est un homme. Il en déduit enfin que celui-ci est mortel. Voilà un raisonnement parfait. Mais qui ne mesure pas toute la profondeur de l’âme humaine. Car la question se pose : condamné à boire la ciguë, ledit Socrate n’a-t-il pas douté de cette conclusion jusqu’au retour du navire sacré de Délos ? Tout condamné à mort ne croit-il pas jusqu’au dernier moment faire exception à la règle de l’universelle mortalité ? « Morituri te salutant ! » (Ceux qui vont mourir te saluent !) disaient les gladiateurs en s’adressant à l’empereur qui présidait les jeux du cirque à Rome. Chacun d’eux était cependant convaincu qu’il sauverait sa peau. À condition de vaincre au combat, c’est-à-dire de massacrer son adversaire. Car l’homme a l’intime conviction que tout le monde mourra un jour, sauf lui-même. C’est en quoi il est le seul à penser comme tout le monde. 

Avançant en âge, sinon en sagesse, l’homme se regarde chaque matin dans la glace en se disant qu’aujourd’hui est le premier jour du restant de sa vie. Il aurait pu le dire vingt ans ou un demi-siècle plus tôt. Mais il faut un certain recul pour qu’il prenne conscience que la vie n’est faite que de restants. Les raisons en sont trop évidentes pour être perçues de près. Il y a d’abord cette loi de l’émulation générationnelle qui se lit dans le slogan « Place aux jeunes ! » Comment ceux-ci pourraient-ils vivre, si les vieux ne mouraient ? Car on ne peut pas, à l’exemple d’Ugolin affamé, manger ses enfants dans l’intention – au demeurant louable – de leur conserver un père bien nourri. Il y a aussi cette loi de l’usure du corps, du cœur et du cortex. On ne court plus comme jadis les cent mètres en trente secondes. On ne gagne plus aux échecs ou au concours d’orthographe. On chausse des lunettes, des souliers orthopédiques, des prothèses auditives, que sais-je. On oublie le patronyme de l’inventeur de la maladie d’Alzheimer ou la date anniversaire de ses proches.

Il faut donc se préparer à mourir. Une des précautions utiles est de disposer d’un bon lit de mort. Il en existe d’excellents dans les grands magasins de banlieue. L’homme averti jettera son dévolu sur un meuble en chêne massif, avec sommier et matelas confortables. De même, il prévoira des couvertures polaires pour éviter un dernier rhume, le sage préfèrant mourir en bonne santé. Les jeunes diront qu’à cette mort bourgeoise, ils préfèrent tomber au champ d’honneur. Ils oublient que la guerre est dangereuse, surtout pour le soldat. Lequel peut être blessé, parfois mortellement. Alphonse Allais avait déjà remarqué que la mortalité dans l’armée augmente sensiblement en temps de guerre. Car l’ennemi est méchant et on est par définition l’ennemi de son ennemi. Tué par celui-ci, on aura certes son nom inscrit sur le monument aux morts. Mais vu l’état de sa dépouille, on n’en profitera pas assez. Tandis que sur un bon lit de mort, on peut voir venir et mourir tranquille.

Il y a enfin le problème des dernières paroles, qu’il faut préparer avec soin. On ne dira pas, comme cette comtesse attablée qui sentait sa dernière heure venue : « Vite, le dessert ! » On évitera aussi de les prononcer trop tôt, car un mot historique suivi d’un propos banal du genre « Quelle heure est-il ? », devient une avant-dernière parole. Trop tard n’est pas non plus la bonne solution, car on a l’air fin si on parle encore après son dernier soupir. Le mieux est de noter sur un bristol une idée bien sentie, une sentence percutante, une dernière saillie, de la conserver sur sa table de nuit et de ne la prononcer qu’au tout dernier moment. De préférence en présence de son biographe en mal de copie.

[aquavertigor]

Gen Con Online 2023

Here is my write up regarding experience with getting ready and running games for Gen Con Online 2023.

I had the privilege and pleasure of running four games as part of the Games on Demand group for Gen Con Online 2023.

Submissions: For me, my experience of registering through the group and individual events was good. I also had quick response and turnaround from the Gen Con Online staff for small edits.

Practice: I did practice with three of the games ahead of time to help establish some pregen info and to work through the mechanics as needed: Starfall (setup), Scum and Villainy (mechanics), and Space Station Omega (setup). Thanks to all the players from the @open-hearth-rpg who helped me with this!

UI: Regarding the actual website and event interface, it functioned okay. Players got my messages as far as I know. I hope I got theirs.

Players: I was blessed with great players in all of the games I ran. Some players were in multiple games which was a delight as well.

Playing: I did not get into any of the games I put on my wishlist. It turned out okay after all due to RL things, but I hope to have better luck next time.

On to the games I ran...!

Thursday Late Morning: Buried Treasure (Apocalypse World: Burned Over, Starfall Hard Zone)

The group discovered that the major alien faction of Nebula was spying on their town and so they then directly confronted the conspiracy by storming the mayor's office. This led to some quick unplanned escalation of violence, along with the surprising revelation that one of the PCs may be the avatar of a legendary evil that scared the aliens in part to flee their home worlds and colonize Earth for a new safer life.

Friday Early Morning: So Long and Thanks for All the Visions! (Epyllion, PbtA)

The players of tiny yet mighty drakes made the best baked goods ever, saved Dragonia from a Shadow Storm, uncovered a cult plot, saved a sage from a forced retirement (dre's still keeping all the gifts), and are pledged to capture and return alive an inland kraken from the Marsh of Mysteries!

Saturday Afternoon: Nobody Move, Nobody Get Hurt (Scum and Villainy, FitD)

The bounty hunters successfully completed the mission… And then right as they were handing over the bounty decided not to, stealing him back and fleeing for their lives with the bounty, burning their contact, their Hunter Corps faction, and the powerful client, all from a gut-check moment… turning this into a seed of hope as freedom fighters [change of crew retiring from the life of bounty hunting?!?] in the galaxy to recruit and rescue outcasts and make a difference (foreshadowed in epilogues)!

Saturday Evening: The Promise of Peace (Space Station Omega, Primed by Cortex)

The characters prevented derelict from crashing into the station before boarding the derelict and moving it off course from crashing into the nearby mysterious dangerous planet. The characters soon learned that a new hybrid life form was growing and transforming the ship and worked to save it, while netting evidence of war crimes about the prior crew, and later hinting that time travel may have or will be involved. Season 1 seems to have also been mapped out by the players based on this pilot episode. :-)