#when in doubt ask yourself

[vairiance]

Hey so random question, but I've been working on an original fantasy world for a while now and I'm working on one culture in particular, and I'm looking for inspiration for them and I kinda liked the fusion of ancient Indian and Moorish architecture/aesthetic, however I know that Indian culture is almost never portrayed accurately in media, so would it be bad to portray it, even just aesthetically like this?

Every other culture is also an aesthetic fusion of real world architecture and ideas combined with the history and lore of my world

Hey there, sorry for taking a few days to get to this, just wanted to make sure I answered properly since I first saw this when it was way too early in the morning to have thoughts.

Firstly, I don't have a solid experience with the term, but I think moor/moorish is/was used as a derogatory term? I don't know if nowadays the people it affects have an issue with it or not, but just bringing that up.

Anyway, that aside, if I'm understanding what you're asking properly, then I don't think there's a problem with this provided that you don't fall back on stereotypes to build the cultures in question. Like, obvious bad examples would be having this culture be a race of terrorists, swindlers, or "pagan savages" or something, but try to be mindful of perhaps less obviously wretched tropes. Like, you have a problem if this is the only culture where women have way less rights than men or something.

Basically, accuracy to existing culture in your fantasy world isn't really important, it's more just about making sure you don't construct the culture through a lazy and/or racist lens.

[sincerely-sofie]

A blast from the past.

[carlyraejepsans]

What reads/videos would you recommend that explain chara's relationship with the player more clearly for monkey brained folk like me? I'm gonna admit my reading comprehension is not the best and I'm having trouble understanding the meta aspect of it (mostly why chara doesn't fight back during the geno route if they really care for monsterkind that much). I'm 100% being dumb rn but you have to be dumb to be smart

i don't trust youtube with chara. at all. defenders and offenders. though tbh i dont trust youtube with UTDR in general.

andrew cunningham had an old written essay about them from way back that hit almost every metanarrative point i also share. the only thing i personally disagree with is his thesis that those points are non syncretizable. i personally see chara as a more fluid, dymanic character compared to rest of the cast in function of their role as player proxy; all 3 readings that he proposes are ways to accomodate it diegetically, within the story, and not. the essay's linked in his discord server, if you want to check it out!

[paimonial-rage]

from your character analysis ask meme, for alhaitham: Are they prone to jealousy? would he be too logical to be jealous? Would his jealousy be in vain or would it perhaps be a sign that his partner has crossed the line of sorts?

Definition of jealousy:

I apologize for taking some time with this ask. I’m going to answer this in a more analytical format because I think this situation calls for it. I want to say that no, under normal circumstances, Alhaitham is not the kind of person to get jealous. In my experience, there are usually three triggers for jealousy:

1. Reader interacting normally with friends and hobbies and partner gets (unreasonably) jealous

2. Reader getting too involved with spending time with friends/hobbies not realizing they’re neglecting partner which gets them (reasonably) jealous

3. Reader specifically does things that will incite jealousy within partner by purposefully doing things like ignoring partner or flirting with others

Alhaitham would not get jealous under the first instance. Being a very independent person, he would understand and respect his partner’s need for it as well. The second instance would be the closest he’d feel to your definition of jealousy. While he’d be able to withstand it for a while, eventually he’d probably feel neglected and would pull you away to capture your sole attention.

As for the third scenario, while he would get upset and would get jealous, I don’t believe this would happen in a normal relationship. Personally, I would never flirt with someone that isn’t my partner just for fun, even if I’m close to them. I think that’s a very hurtful thing to do to someone that has feelings for you.

So long story short, no, I don’t think Alhaitham is prone to jealousy. Not that he’s “too logical” to be jealous. He just understands and respects people’s need for independence. That being said, he probably can end up feeling neglected if left alone too long.

[bugflies00]

like going “hey guys see those lyrics about hating yourself and being a bad person? well since that guy actually turned out to be a bad person you shouldve known” Is Not The Take You Think It Is. purely for the reason that so many people who are mentally ill and/or struggle with self loathing RELATED to that. but unlike him they were not ACTUALLY the bad person being described. i dont know if im being coherent but like. ive seen takes that are essentially implying “hey look at those lyrics that were so relatable to so many people because of mental illness? yeah anyone with a BRAIN couldve seen a bad person wrote that like who ELSE than pieces of shit would relate to that lol”. same goes for his character. people can struggle with mental illness and hate themselves and ALSO be horrible abusive pieces of shit. but do not equate the two or act like we shouldve KNOWN the former because of the latter. that has horrible implications think before you speak idk

[artemislosthunter]

also no more outing myself directly to my friends, you will find out about pronoun and name change through the wonders of instagram stories where you talk abt yourself /hj

[corrodedcoughin]

You!!! Make this community a better place!!! Thank you for grazing in the Steddie nation!!

[daz4i]

how to stop thinking any good thing someone says to you (like compliments or being proud of you or other positive expressions such as these) is a lie just to be polite or bc they're biased and thus can't judge you work and your being objectively bc they love you. asking for a friend

[nicnacsnonsense]

Y’all are so mean to Stede, I swear to god.

[maddy-ferguson]

the way i was devastated after vol2 aired lol, and i couldn't sleep for hours bc the vol was so shitty. but now, if s5 turns out to be shit af, i would just laugh. gotta respect the character development here bc i dont give a fuck anymore.

i walked around with a stomachache for a good 48 hours like it was really bad for me...if s5 turns out to be shit af i will walk around with a stomachache for 96 hours🙏

[doomednarrative]

kiefer..... kiefer i'm sitting here groaning as i’m trying to write. like i have the idea in my head but the words are refusing to come out easily. i’m certain you feel this all the time too but ougH

I was feeling that way until I hit about the 3.7k mark in this fic LMAO. It took me that long to get to a joke I've been dying to write since the beginning and once I got there it started to flow a bit easier.

If you want some genuine advice: I find what usually helps me is to find One song that encapsulates the mood of what you're trying to write, putting it on loop, closing out all other social media tabs, and just going at it with no reguard to how perfect it is in the moment. Allow it to be shitty if you must. First drafts are good for that. Hell even just like. Trying to outline it in plain terms might help you get there. But just...Start Somewhere, and see what kind of flow you can get into. Once you start a groove it becomes easier to keep it going.

[hangingoffence]

i've thought about hitting the gym with you, working out side by side and spotting when needed

u can spot my squat >;)

Confess as anon!

[mishkakagehishka]

inktober creator is racist and HAS stolen art though...

Tbh i'd heard some thing or other, but, like... i'm not a visual artist myself, so, since i don't move in those circles, i really have no idea who even is the inktober creator yknow? Anyway. Sounds like a piece of work either way.

[look-at-the-stars-tonight]

Why do Some People constantly have to prove how smart they are

[writingfics-passingtime]

I looooved the Moon Knight fic! Although my favorite, go-to fics are the fluffy/comfort ones, you're such an awesome writer that I would seriously read anything you write about whatever character. And it's so great to get to explore Jake's character and his protectiveness, and hopefully him learning to enjoy a comforting touch. Thank you so much for sharing your work with us <3 I can't wait for the companion fics of the Moon Knight one! ^^

This is so lovely! Thank you, sweet anon 💜 that is such a wonderful compliment to receive.

And I’m glad you liked the side of Jake I interpreted and wanted to highlight! I love reading him as this confident, suave and charming guy in others’ fics, but was also really curious to explore the side of him that was alluded to in the show and how that may present in his (minimal) relationships. I’d love to write him both ways!

Glad to hear you’re enjoying it, and I hope you stick around for a while 😊

[dottores]

ure so good at writing i hope i can write like u one day but my vocabulary is so sikit 😭😭

SOBBING LIKE ME ???? 😭😭😭😭 i’m going to cry stop thats 😭😭😭😭😭