#templating

[codeandcanvas]

Experiments on rainy Sundays in a village in the South of Germany

A cup of coffee in which a couple of spoons of vanilla ice cream from a local manufacturer float, finally some cool hours.

A messy sleeping schedule still leads to enough rest after all, some thoughts about how change is the driving force, how entropy is itself time, and the slow realization of how many projects pop up during a rainy Sunday in a vilagge in the South of Germany.

Maybe I will put together a Bookwyrm instance to amuse myself with, but listening to my inner nation of thoughts and voices I find myself aware of how further fragmentation of the digital shadow across more and more accounts leads to a strange effect where each fragmentation becomes its own identity, each its own shadow missing parts from all other fragmented shadows, filling the gaps (maybe if not paying attention? maybe?) with whatever is there, around you.

So maybe, instead, I am not the person who wants one tool for one task after all. Maybe I am the type of person who will experiment with tools for tasks, whether these tools are fit for, ready‑made and jury‑rigged, and the kitchen sink, too.

Maybe identity is much less about words after all.

Maybe I will look into putting together a tumblr template, inspired by the, to me, outstanding ones used by @aminotes and @searchsystem, respectively and use that.

In general, since I have put quite a bit of work (and money) into making do with the fragmentation (and storing most of these shadow fragments into my own hypertextual core system made up of Microsoft’s OneNote and OneDrive), I think I also want to emphasise that I really believe that a person like me should experiment more with how far a system can be pushed and hacked, instead of replacing this exploration of applying your own ideas and desires with the acquisition and use of a new product.

This is basically my process these days: I get the thoughts out, and then I realize that I can build it. I can already feel a structure forming itself.

I mean, let us just say that you want to use your tumblr in such a way that everyone who looks at your account can scan it for hashtags you have provided for the posts you did and do.

So, if you want to do a currently reading or book review hashtag, why not make that available on the landing page, and each article page?

I mean it. This makes so much sense to me. SInce, after all, this is my after hours blog about what I do with codes and canvases, you see?

And honestly, it has been a decade* since I really dug into how these platforms have their own little snippets and codes, and tumblr stands, heads and shoulders, above all the others who have simply abandoned customization in the same way companies install one‑ply toilet paper, to save on money.

Now, where did I put my tumblr themeing notes again?

In my OneNote, of course, lol

*I am exaggerating, I did a website during my graphic design study, got a grade for it, too

[rielzero]

Ohh, so I was looking at my storage and found these! I originally shared them on twitter before yeeting the platform. Anyway, feel free to use! Art memes for your oc :D

[bansheeoftheforest]

PLEASE do yourself a favour and check out this wikipedia-styled template for google drive, made by @ Rukidut on twitter

I decided to try to sort my ideas and whats canon regarding my ocs with this and ITS PERFECT. IT ALL FEELS SO CONRETE. and i sure as hell AM Going to continue to use this with every single OC I have until google drives is set ablaze- Just!!!!!!!!

Also; link directly to the doc, just copy the file and you have your own lil template!!!!

[that-bluesybitch]

[tyanis]

Kinda feel like there's some untapped meme/reaction image potential from old horror movie trailers...

[deadeyedfae]

Transition Goals: it's a template! Go nuts and post your own edits, I wanna see your bizarre transition goals!

[writing-chats]

ultimate character development template

basics

name: meaning of name: nicknames/titles: age: gender: location: birthday: strengths + example where it's shown: weaknesses + example where it's shown: how it affects others:

emotional depth

attachment style + how it manifests in the story: physical fear: emotional/abstract fear: happy memory: sad memory: object of significance: philosophical outlook/belief: what characters are ignorant about themselves: how confident are they: goal: long-term dreams: what they're embarrassed/ashamed to tell others about: regrets: source of pride: source of misery: what they admire above all else: do they believe in fate:

personality

mbti: enneagram: big five: character archetype: star sign: who they pretend to be on the outside: who they actually are/how they feel towards the mask: mental health conditions: how it manifests for them: iq: eq: humour: reputation:

habits

bad habits: mannerisms when stressed: mannerisms when content: mannerisms when scared: mannerisms normally: verbal mannerisms/distinctive speaking style: how do they move across a room: what do they say and what remains unsaid: how they express love: hobbies:

appearance

defining features: eye shape + colour: hair texture + colour: skin texture + tone: vibe: height: build: clothing: any bodily disfigurement (scars, etc.): overall attractiveness: their opinion on their appearance: appeals to:

relationships

who they trust most: what they wish they could do for them: what's holding them back: who they hate most: what they wish they could do to them: what's holding them back: relationship with the protagonist: relationship with the antagonist: siblings: relationship with them: parents/step-parents: relationship with them: previous broken relationships: why did it break: what others expect of them: who believes in them: their mentor character/who they look up to: political/religious/other affiliations: what makes them different from every other character: non-human relationships + why: romantic "type" + why: relationship dynamics:

backstory/background

primary emotion towards their past: primary feelings while in their past: where did they grow up: defining incidents: earliest childhood memory: saddest memory: happiest memory: major accomplishments: their opinion on it: notable people in their backstory: effect on them today: trauma: what have they already lost: financial circumstance:

progression

why are they important (eg. why're they the only one able to do something?): what do they learn about themselves throughout the story: what do they learn about the world: how do they feel towards their newfound knowledge: character arc (positive, negative, neutral): how relationships change because of their actions: what mistakes do they make: what scene is their character highlighted: do they get what they want: why or why not: what happens to them after the story ends:

[sadagios]

drew all the lifers in my style before the year ends ! took a while but i had so much fun :> Original template by @/xmaruu11

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[macncherries]

what do u think, should it be the opposite way around??? i couldn't decide tbh /shrug og below the cut

[uninad4]

i fear i may have lost the plot

[hayden-christensen]

HAPPY STAR WARS DAY May the Force be with you, always. (insp)

[exhaustedwerewolf]

this is so rogue but does anyone have the poetry template that went semi-viral on twitter a while back? it was designed for kids but someone gave it to their mother who has dementia and she wrote a really moving poem about her experience.

[ellipsus-writes]

Ever feel like your characters are holding out on you? Like there’s something lurking beneath the surface... but they’re just sitting there, being cryptic?

We’ve got some new templates to help you discover their emotional arcs, relationships, and backstories!

Character Arc Planning Template: Growth, self-destruction, spiralling into chaos at the first sign of trouble... Track how your character changes (or refuses to).

Character Relationship Template: Friends, enemies, lovers, ex-lovers-who-are-now-rivals-with-awkward-sexual-tension... Explore relationship dynamics and define how your characters connect.

Emotional Wound Template: Uncover concealed motivations, and craft character-defining backstory with depth and care.

You can find them in Ellipsus—head over to the blog to read more!

- the Ellipsus Team xo

[daily-smallishbeans]

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1st life series vs 5th life series