#(ooc. i am SALT)

[hazmatmaid]

i know probably nobody gives a shit about it anymore, but i'm high key so fucking glad that Queen showed up in Ch2 perfectly alive, finally putting to rest all those fucking "died in childbirth" headcanons that were rampant back in the Ch1 days to explain where Lancer's mother could've gone if she wasn't present.

somehow that was like the only explanation people seemed to care about, which made absolutely no sense if they were going off of Jevil's "THE QUEEN RETURNS" line.

[blackbirdffxiv]

Hey there! I really love your poses and aesthetic posts, and have been wanting to try my own hand at it for a while now.

What would be your tips/resources for someone dipping their toes into the more custom side of gposing? I've done a bit of vanilla stuff, and do use some light appearance mods, but things like shaders, posing, and custom camera positions still elude me.

This is a tough one because, in my opinion, a lot of tips I can give is mostly just "practice practice practice" as I didn't get remotely close to where I am now overnight. I've been gposing and working with mods + crimes for YEARS.

Like this is how I started vs how I do now:

Not the best examples but I wanted two completely unedited shots to keep it transparent

There is (according to the timestamp of this photo, which is not my earliest, but the earliest I could find) a nearly 5 year difference. I can promise you, I did NOT get this overnight. It was a lot of trial and error, a lot of finding my own style, a lot of experimenting, etc.

Some tips and advice from personal experience:

First and foremost, PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE: I was not kidding when I say it is all about just practicing and doing what YOU think would look good. Don't let others tell you what looks good or what doesn't unless you specifically ask for constructive criticism. At the end of the day, it's your gpose, your work, so long as you're happy with it? No one else's opinion matters.

Do not be afraid to experiment with new styles or even new OCs: Sometimes just having one OC to gpose can make things feel stale and boring, but we feel compelled to stay with JUST ONE for a myriad of reasons (which is fine!) and it makes people afraid to branch out a little. So if you want to experiment? Do it! Want to dress your OC how they wouldn't normally dress? Do it! Want to experiment with an alt that is vastly different from your main? Do it! You never know until you try.

Do not be afraid to use pre-made poses: Maybe this was just a twitter thing, but there were a few times I saw people shaming others for using "premade poses" instead of doing it themselves. Don't listen to these people, they're the WORST kinds of people, I promise you, they have nothing good to say (unless you're kissing their ass). A lot of creators, especially people who make poses frequently, make poses for them to be USED. They are a resource, free for people to use, take advantage of it.

Gpose for YOU, not for others: This is easier said than done, I know, but the biggest thing is you have to gpose only if you want to/if you're in the mood to, not to try and garner for social clout. At the end of the day, this is a hobby, we need to remember that.

Lift others up as you'd want others to lift you up: Now this is something I really need to remember to do myself; it's easy to get lost in the sea of praise when someone compliments you, or if a lot of people compliment your efforts. Remember to give the same love you get; just noticing someone's work can be a strong motivator, and let's be real, a single kind word about someone's work can really make their day. You never know.

Numbers don't matter at the end of the day: At the end of the day, we're all a bunch of nerds playing a game and playing dress up with our imaginary friends/digital dolls. Its easy to get swept up in the popularity contest that is social media, but that can go away at a moment's notice. So don't place your value as a gposer/creator in the numbers. Take pride in knowing you put your best efforts into something.

And now actual gpose resources:

Now I don't have a lot of "special" tools I use that aren't available elsewhere, but here are some things such as filters, plugins, etc, that I use to make my gposing a lot easier.

Elvashades (Gshade/Reshade Filters): I pretty much EXCLUSIVELY use Elva's shaders and have for the better part of 6-7 months. Their filters are incredibly easy to customize, come in a variety of styles, and they actually show how their filters work on multiple skintones. Even better: their filters are gshade AND reshade compatible! So no matter which you use, they'll work just fine.

Elegy (Shaders): Now a lot of folks know who Elegy is; they're the creator of the Rue body and make a lot of more fantasy/victorian-style outfits (I love their work), but they also have a few shader sets that I personally enjoy for softer shots.

Leggerless (Poses): Lately I've been obsessed with Leggerless' poses, as they're quite versatile, and they have TONS of different themes that fit whatever I need. I also have the easiest time adjusting them, which is a huge plus in the checkbox.

Elio (Gpose Stage Props): ELIO is a creator (or creators*) that make detailed gpose stage props. They literally have WHOLE SCENE SETUPS on on a single minion that are perfect for something niche, or if you just want something simple. (Personally I use their studio photoshoot prop as a backdrop for my mod previews!)

At the current moment, this is all I can provide, but I encourage anyone with advice, tips, resources, etc, to add onto it. I'm always open to trying to help folks, whether it's just giving my own advice on gposing, or just providing resources.

[c0mmander-rudboys]

ADMIN I TRIPLE DOG DARE YOU TO TELL STEVEN AND FRANCIS YOU SHIP THEM

“…who the hell is this person?”

[manufactoredxbyxdesign]

16. you can't understand why so many people like this thing (characterization, trope, headcanon, etc)

tw for incest/ship discourse under the cut

[I loose a year of my life every time I search Alex Wesker and get an eyeful of art or fanfiction that pairs her up with her own brother.

The way in which fans seem to utterly refuse to unpack the relationship between Albert and Alex without heavily sexualizing it is just so exhausting. It feels as if it's the only angle that most fans take right now.

I especially loathe the way "well they aren't really related" is treated as a kind of gotcha to excuse away the weird mishandling the fanbase took with them. Look, whether they share blood or not, the games made it pretty damn clear. The painting seen in her game conveys familiarity between the two that is clearly not romantic or intimate. She refers to Albert MULTIPLE times as her brother. In general I really get worn out by the refusal to explore sibling-dynamics in fandom without taking a sharp left turn towards the hills.

I see Albert and Alex as siblings but in a bitter-bordering-on-violent rivalry sort of way. In the "I reluctantly acknowledge you are capable but I will DIE before I ever admit you're better than me" sort of way. I feel so damn alone In the thought that they likely do see each other as siblings in their connection and are incapable of ever regarding one another in a sexual way. ]

[bloodsalted]

give these people some love! and here have mine!

// man i have so many awesome people on my dash on the daily. like. i can't believe how awesome it is to have the friendships i've made since i wandered back to the supernatural fandom and attempted this dork. today all the comments in the tags as people reblogged that promo legit choked me up more than once and just brightened my day! plus the words of encouragement i get from so many of you and the amazing writing and partnerships and the love?? is EVERYTHING! so here! have some people who deserve the world and make mine better for being part of it!

i'm gonna do these more often. cause y'all deserve the bestest. and hello new people! my weekends can get kinda wonky but i' hope we can do stuff and get to know each other! hi! again!

@qapsiel , @murderdeals , @singersalvaged , @snnynatural , @hostiae , @ghstfacr (and so many other bloggos!) , @imundus , @fireheld , @awkwardcourage , @misfitpuzzlepieces (and their lil spiderweb of blogs!), @sookiestackhcuse , @sheldoney , @huntrcsss , @loyaltyfallen , @loyaltyguided , @loyaltylanced , @legacywritten , @crookedredemption , @lcstinfantasy , && so so fraeking many more. i could go on forever. but i'll save some for later. just thanks for being so supportive and letting me be lucky enough to be in the same orbit as ya. xoxo

[daybreakrising]

i am actually fucking furious. gonna put the rage under a cut bc i'm actually so angry

fucking C.HIORI. FUCKING C.HIORI gets a rerun before w.rio ????????? fuck that. what the actual fuck. i was so hoping those leaks were wrong but apparently hyv is still ignoring the constant pleas from SO MANY PEOPLE

it was bad enough that we had a k.azuha rerun after four patches, and a r.aiden rerun after six. i know they're both popular characters and were definitely thrown in to make people spend on the 5.0 banners bc they were worried about people not pulling for the new characters out of principle, but ffs

and now we're getting n.ahida again after five patches??? (well, it'll be six when she releases, but still). where tf is z.hongli ???? where tf is v.enti ????? i'm sure there's a reason they're delaying them (if there are already leaks DO NOT tell me bc i don't want to know) but this is getting ridiculous

asides from the newest ones (e.milie, s.igewinne, c.lorinde & a.rle) who have only released in the last 3 patches before 5.0, every single f.ontaine character has rerun except w.rio. and i know, he apparently didn't do very well on his first banner - because he was sandwiched between n.euvillette and f.urina, both of whom everyone wanted - but one of the most commonly asked for characters i see across various platforms is w.riothesley. i know c.hiori also didn't do too well bc she was just before a.rle but i also don't see people asking for her

the only positive i can take from this is that me getting c6 w.rio is looking more and more likely. i've already decided i'm c6ing him on his rerun if we ever fucking get one because who tf knows when he'll turn up next. i'm not waiting 2 fucking years to c6 my main, even if it means spending money.

i have no interest at all in any of the 5.1 banner characters (& i already have h.u t.ao) luckily so i'm not missing out on someone again because i'm saving my guarantee for a banner that's never fucking coming at this point, but i'm salty. i am salty as FUCK about this

and yes, i'm sure the reasons for picking certain characters to rerun are to do with gameplay mechanics and "meta". i don't want to hear "but this is why-". just let me be fucking angry about this for a while

[stanfordprepped]

[[I just think he's neat? And tbh when I see my sam it's season 1-5 vibes. Am I wrong in this?]]

[coldjustness-archive]

TAG DROP 001.

[ ooc. ] one. one thousand. two. one thousand. three. and now my patience is up.

[ ic. ] chase the right bastard through the wrong ritual it'll knock you right out. of course. you might wake up with a new accessory.

[ answered: ooc. ] it is better to ask a question than to sit on your hands and let it fester.

[ answered: ic. ] most papers don't say much but read between the lines you pickup a thing or two.

[ psa. ] hear ye! hear ye! use that thing on the inside of your head or be doomed!

[ saved. ] i'm like a dragon with the things I like. I'll horde them forever.

[ prompts / memes. ] im not picky. i got a cup and it does the job. that's all I ask.

[ reflections ] I'm fighting rook. sometimes it feels like the city itself stabs me in the back.

[ introspection ] its not what keeps me up at night. its not the quiet. I never could sleep once work gets in my head.

[ crack. ] sing your praises and you still want something! I'll find you a treat if you don't tell davrin. have we got a deal?

[ salt. ] that's the worst-case scenario. but all too often; the most pessimistic speculation turns out to be the closest to the truth.

[ birthday. ] it's my hatch day! Im allowed to be happy and irresponsible.

[ self promotion. ] apparently I could something clever here but I am too lazy for that.

[ promotion. ] I like this blog. I think it's neat. it deserve attention. everyone! look here!

[thefreelanceangel]

I never thought I'd see so much heated debate about rock salt crossing my dashboard, but here we are in the Year of Our Lord 2024

[whtwclf]

you mother fucker you write such a fucking douche bucky. this isn’t english lit I can’t even understand what you say and bucky wasn’t even that smart in the comics and he wasn’t gay like this. he wasn’t gay at all but godforbid i say one of your fandom made gay heroes isn’t actually fucking gay you might kill yourself or do that and stop writing this muse you dumb bitch

BUCKY IS THE KING OF GAYS - NOT SURE WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT, ANON ???

Sincerely,

Dumb B*tch 💋

😌💅

[ccaptain]

remember to release your juiciest takes on the Salty AF Munday Meme, so you can give your mutuals time to grab popcorns and chips to enjoy the show. WINKWONK

[storybounded]

Somedays I blissfully live in a world where TTS doesn't exist other days, like today... I am reminded that, when Eugene rightfully disagreed with Rapunzel ( he was thinking about her well being when Cass hurt her ), She went back in time and changed his thought processes as a kid to agree with her about Cassandra... and towards the end of the show, and she returns to the 'present' ... Eugene didn't bat an eye and immediately agreed. 🙃

[bloodsalted]

i'm never gonna recover from this..

// 🦄 DEA.DPOOL AND WO.LVERINE 🍑 has me absolutely VIBRATING from how god damn PHENOMENAL it was. holy shit!!!! i'd say a million out of ten but that's not doing it justice!!! freaking run, don't walk. crawl if you gotta. hitch a ride with a questionable looking stranger in a dingy mini-van! whatever you have to do! GO SEE IT!

GOD!

okay. i'm gonna make dinner and try to calm my ass down. NOT LIKELY but hey that's good for doing stuff around here yeah??

[hellceo]

wtf is a luffy and why is it stuck before my GOD DAMN FOLLOWING TAB

[stanfordprepped]

[[Me with hazy covid brain: what if I made my mun fc Toothless from How To Train Your Dragon? *LAUGHS* ]]