i think the reason why im so drawn to spirit tracks and pkmn scarvi is that having the legendary/princess as a companion rather than a goal that marks the games completion makes me feel satisfied the way i would after helping a friend
my brother always teases me about how I still havent finished botw after almost 7 years bc "id rather be out picking flowers" which i wont say is untrue. and yes i know Zeldas been holding off ganon for 100 years, yes i can get some sort of idea what her relationship with link was like by recalling memories and going through her diary. ive always loved botw for its unique storytelling and setting which makes it stand out, because it lets you get to know who you're saving.
but because theyre memories, it only works if theres something for the player to investigate that already happened. its retroactive (but effective nonetheless)
on the other hand, spirit tracks does something similar but instead of having the player try to piece together memories and interpret them as a spectator, you actually have an opportunity to get to know zelda yourself by talking to her and working together. besides making it a gameplay mechanic, giving the player control over how they interact with zelda makes it so much more personable.
and I find that making the goal feel personal instead of an obligation gives me more of a reason to work towards it. I know what kind of person botw zelda was but as the player, shes still very much a stranger to me. but spirit tracks zelda? thats my friend!!!! she invited me to go to the beach after we get her body back!!! i dont want to whip her to make her move faster thats mean :(
you know how hostage negotiators are trained to introduce themselves and get to know the person theyre negotiating with because its harder to hurt someone when you know what their favorite food is? its kinda like that, because it feels like im helping a friend than being told or led to do smth
and although i havent played scarvi myself, i feel an attachment to koraidon and miraidon even just watching playthrough clips because its like!! thats my weird scaly dog!! it loves sandwiches and we're friends!!! you know!!!!!!
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Where the Stars Don't Shine (by yours truly!)
Putting all the chapters in one spot. Someone's gonna have to remind me to update this everytime I add a new one though, I forget easily...
edit: FIC IS ALSO ON AO3 NOW FOR THOSE WHO WANNA READ IT OVER THERE!
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
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Sometimes i think if my y/n should have a story or something when drawing them with Sun and Moon, so i recently made some writing in the form of a simple conversation for when they get interviewed for the job at the pizzaplex. I tried to show up their personality (which it's going to be like the opposite of a workaholic, something i mostly see)
So with that in mind and the fact that i'm not a writer (and i might not draw this soon), it goes a little like...
Interviewer: Tell me more about yourself, why do you want the job?
y/n: I've always been amazed by this place and i would love to expand my experience in this marvelous place! (( i need the money so i can buy unnecessary stuff online ))
Interviewer: I like your attitude, we always need to show a smile with families here at the Mega Pizzaplex. Speaking of, how good are you with kids?
y/n: I get really well with them, some even see me as a big sibling. Oh those little rascals, we sure have a connection! (( i don't hate them, but they can be really mean sometimes… they can smell insecurity ))
Interviewer: I'm glad to hear that, most people stress easily with them on busy days. Now… tell me about your skills, do you know anything about robotics?
y/n: Sure, i'm really familiar with it! I do have some years of experience on the field, especially IA, some could say i'm a master at it (( I mean, i know how to fix the wifi… and i chat a lot on character.ai, it's like, the same thing here, right? ))
Interviewer: Well… i've checked your curriculum, which seems extremely good, hell, i even ask myself why would you want a job here, some could say it's suspicious…
y/n realizes that they might have fucked it up with how much they were lying
Interviewer: But, who am i to judge? You can show up next week, we still need to see wich department you will get, so we will give you different tasks around the place to see at what you're best at. You don't mind extra hours right? Your food would be covered
y/n: (( ffuck they're going to pay me with pizza ))
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I wouldn't mind Solar having a different design if it makes Lunar comfortable around him once again, it's sad that that friendship is cooling down and both sides are using Earth to replace the other
crying and dying because yeah but also i get lunars feelings BUT NOO I LOVED THEIR FRIENDSHIP SO MUCCCCCCCHHHH
PROTECTIVE SOLAR. Solar justtt still on that 'Lunar is my new friend who kept me going, i think itll be fine' while aware that yeah no theres trauama there and lunars 'I dont feel the same anymore but i dont want to not be his friend'
horrible i am dying bring back bonding between the two SOLAR WANTS TO PLAY A GAME DARN IT LUNAR TAUGHT HIM SO MCUH AND NOW LUNARS NOT EVEN PLAYING WITH HIMMMM aaa
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