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stayatiny · 2 years ago

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Red Hands ~ Chapter 1

Yandere!Idol!Jimin X fem!reader

Series warning(s) – murder, blood, violence, obsessive!jimin, eventual smut, More warnings will be added as the series continues

Chapter warning(s) – mentions of murder, dead bodies, a couple of swears, heavy make out session

A/N - Hi everyone so i decided to start a new series with Jimin if you like to be tagged please let me know ^^

“Three more bodies were pulled from the river. They were found with the words ‘She's Mine’ carved into their arms just like the previous seven victims. The police have been in contact with the police in Busan and therefore connecting another two victims. This brings the total to twelve. The local police are asking all citizens to be extremely careful especially young men. If you notice anything or anyone suspicious, please contact your local authorities.” My eyes widen looking at the screen of my phone. I was on lunch break in the cafeteria of my work. Two of the victims I knew, not personally, but knew of them. They worked with BTS as back up dancers. I took a deep breath, setting my phone down trying not to think about it. But it still played at the back of my mind along with them finding more victims in Busan, where I grew up. I finished my lunch before heading back to my office to edit some of BTS' vlogs that they’ve made. I was the head editor of the vlog videos. I just graduated a few months ago and picked up a job for an editing program here at HYBE. The pervious editor left due to personal reasons so that made me a head editor by default because it was only us two that worked on non-music video edits. I went to unlock the door before seeing Jimin coming around the corner. I smiled and giving a small wave. It did make it better that my best friend from middle school and on was here too. I wasn’t completely by myself.

“Hey pretty girl,” he says leaning against the door frame. I opened the door letting him follow me in.

“What are you doing here?” I pulled my grey cardigan off, placing it on the back of the little sofa I had in my office. He plopped down, throwing his arm on to the backrest. I spun my office chair to face him.

“I just finished dance practice for the duet song with Taeyang and then I thought that I would visit you.” I smile before pulling my legs into my chair with me.

“I was wondering when you were going to start practicing for that. Well, I have a little bit of work to do before I leave. You can stay if you want, it shouldn’t take that long.” Jimin grinned before leaning back. He closed his eyes, then taking a deep breath. His skin still had the glisten of sweat from him practicing so hard. I turned back to my desk and continued working on the subtitles for RM’s vlog and worked on the outros. Finally after working for about another hour, I got up from my chair to see Jimin silently sleeping. Seeing him a sleep like this made my heart hurt at times. He’s so cute…and quiet. I shook his arm gently trying not to accidentally startle him. He jerked awake.

“Oh, hey Jimin sorry to wake you like that. But I’m done for the day.” I straightened up, grabbing my sweater. He took a deep breath before getting up and stretching.

“Finally.” He jumped up and grabbed my purse for me while I shut everything off for the night. I smiled as he handed my almost like saddle bag to me. I yawned as we headed out the door.

“Tired? You can stay at my house tonight. I think I still have some of your clothes at my place.” I nodded, because I was really tired and since the killer’s been busy again I don’t like being by myself to much.

“I think I do too. I’m tired. I had a meeting early this morning. So, I’ll stay at your house tonight.” He smiled putting his arm around my shoulders. I put on my mask, and he put on his. I don’t like getting sick and it hides who Jimin is. We talk and walk down the street while he holds onto my hand. I’ve known him most of my life. He was always there and so supportive whether it was being at my college graduation, even with his busy schedule, or even telling me about the job here at HYBE. I have been in love with him before but I buried those feelings long ago. It’s time like these that my emotions remind me why I loved him to begin with.

“Do you want anything to eat before we get to the house. We could always order in too. I’ll pay this time since I Invited you to stay with me.”

“That’s fine with me. I don’t like being out and about to much since that serial killer has been on the loose. I don’t feel safe at home anymore and since my parents are back in America for the winter visiting family I can’t go and stay with them.” Jimin squeezed my hand just like my heart.

“I don’t think you’ll have to worry about the killer too much. I mean all of their victims are men, so I know you’re safe.” True even though that all the victims were men I still didn’t feel safe in my own apartment.

“Yeah, well that doesn’t mean much. You don’t know what the killer is thinking. They may like the look of a female victim.” He scoffed and held me close to him.

“I won’t let anyone hurt you, Y/N” My face warmed. He was always so sweet.

We made it back to my apartment. I put in the code, letting her in first. She kicked off her shoes and placed her bag on the island in the kitchen. I adored her. She plops on my couch pulling her feet into the seat with her. She pulled out her phone and turned on my tv. I did the same getting ready to order her something to eat.

“What do you want to eat?” She looked up before biting on her lip. I wish it were me biting…

“Um how about we make ramen here. I don’t want you to spend money on me because I decided to stay.” I sit next to her wrapping my arm around her shoulders. She gets closer to me probably for warmth. She’s always been cold natured.

“I don’t mind getting you food or making food for you.” Her face lights up.

“Thank you, Jiminnie.” I kiss her forehead before getting up and got to work on our ramen. She tries to help but I make her sit back on the couch.

“Here we go,” I say, placing her bowl on the coffee table, which she was already at. She grins and takes a few bites. I joined in while eating we were letting the tv play in the background. We talked but not much. I didn’t realize how hungry I was until I started to eat. I couldn’t say the last time I ate so much.

“Here I can help with dishes.” I let her wash and dry the dishes while I took out the trash. I walk back into living room watching her in my kitchen made my heart flutter. I want her to be mine. All mine.

“Hey Jimin, I cleaned up the kitchen to while I was at it.” I huffed.

“You didn’t have too Y/N. I could have helped.” She sat down with me again. I want to kiss her so bad. I needed it.

“I know that you are tired, so I wanted to help you. I’m your best friend I’m always gonna be there for you.”

“Thank you, Y/N.” We stared at each other for a while. There was a shift between us. She bit her lip looking down at the floor for a little bit. I grabbed her gently by the back of her neck. Her cheeks turned light pink. My heart hammering even harder.

“Jimin?” I kissed her. I feel sparks ignite. Her hands pressed firm against my chest as she kissed me back. Y/N wrapped her arms around my neck, pressing her body into me. I grab her waist, pulling her into my lap. She whines as her hips press into mine. She lets my tongue slip into her mouth. I love the fight she gave me. Fuck I’m getting hard. She pulls away from me. My cheeks were flushed like hers too. She pressed her forehead to mine, closing her eyes.

“But-,” she whispers. I kiss her again, my hand pushing her even further into me. I bring myself to stop.

“I love you,” I whisper. She hugs me tight letting her body relax against me. I kiss the side of her temple, breathing slowly.

“Since when, Y/N?” She leans up then runs her hands through my hair on the back of my head.

“I think I’ve always liked you, but I swallowed my feelings for you since you debuted.” My chest tightened at the fact that she was hurting. She frowned like she was still feeling that heartache. I kissed her again.

“You’re mine now so don’t worry about anything.” She smiled and laid her head back on my shoulder, burying her head into my neck. I put my legs onto the couch and relaxing until I started to get drowsy. I stirred a little bit hoping not waking up Y/N. I was thinking about the events that transpired between us until the thought crossed my mind.

Shit did I hide that knife…

#yandere bts #yandere park jimin

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lockes-woods · 10 months ago

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Stuck Chapter 3

“Nami, I’m Home,” Himiko called out as she stepped across the threshold into their kitchen. She placed the grocery bags down before going back to the door to retrieve her keys.

“Hey,” Nami said walking into their cramped kitchen. She hopped up and took a seat on the counter to give Himiko room to put away the food. The kitchen was just wide enough to fit the two of them if they stood hip-to-hip. They were lucky that there was even enough clearance to open their oven and fridge. It was more of a hallway than a room.

“How have you been?” Himiko asked as she started to unpack the bags.

“Alright, I worked Sunday, had an exam and paper due on Monday, and pulled a double yesterday,” Nami responded.

“You crash at Vivi’s on Monday?” Himiko asked folding the paper bags up before putting them in the recycling.

“Yeah, there was no way I would have had enough time to come back here and finish my homework,” Nami confirmed.

“Man, I wish I knew someone who lived near campus; why are all are friends poor?” Himiko asked.

“Or disowned,” Nami added.

“Or disowned,” Himiko agreed.

“You know if you needed to you could stay with Vivi; she has a spare room.” Nami offered.

“Thanks, but I’ve never hung out alone with her. I just feel like it’d be overstepping or taking advantage of you dating her.” Himiko said leaning on the counter across from her.

“We’re family; it wouldn’t be overstepping.” Nami dismissed.

“I guess, you know I’m just perpetually awkward around everyone.” Himiko sighed.

“Yeah, no shit,” Nami said with a laugh.

“Nami!” Himiko gasped.

“What was I supposed to disagree?” Nami asked.

“Yes! You were supposed to comfort me!” Himiko chastised; a smile creeping onto her lips.

“Oh, sorry. Here.” Nami started leaning forward putting a hand on Himiko’s shoulder. “Don’t say that you’re perfect sweetie.”

“Fuck off.” Himiko laughed breaking her façade. She shrugged Nami’s hand off her shoulder. “Worst sister ever.”

This time Nami gasped, “I’m the best!”

“Nah, that’s Nojiko” Himiko sassed.

“Nojiko can’t count she’s on the other side of the country!” Nami shot back.

“When did that become a rule?” Himiko laughed.

“Right now; we live together and by default are the best sisters to each other.” Nami declared.

“What about Nojiko?” Himiko asked.

“She’s also the best sister,” Nami said simply.

“I don’t think you grasped the concept of the word ‘best’. It normally implies that you have to choose one” Himiko said.

“Says the bisexual,” Nami said trying to keep a straight face.

“You’re ridiculous.” Himiko sighed as she took off her jacket. She was about to make her way past Nami to their coat rack when her hand suddenly shot out to stop her.

“Holy shit, what’s that,” Nami said holder arm gently inches above the bruise.

“Fuck, okay I can explain, but I’d rather tell everyone at once. I’ve already had to explain what happened twice today.”

“Okay as long as you’re okay,” Nami says looking up at her in concern.

“I’m fine; promise,” Himiko said squeezing her hand reassuringly.

“When are the guys getting here?” Himiko asked to change the subject.

“In about twenty minutes; don’t forget to Venmo Zoro for your share of the pizza,” Nami said following Himiko out of the kitchen and into the living room. Himiko nodded and pulled out her phone to send Zoro her share.

“I’m going to go change quick,” Himiko said as she made her way down the hallway to her room.

“’ Kay,” she heard Nami say behind her as she left her in the living room. Himiko changed out of her all-black outfit into an old worn-in pair of Christmas pajama pants and a white tank top. Afterward, she passed the living room and made her way into the bathroom. She wiped her makeup off for the day and washed her face. She had just patted her face dry when she heard the front door open.

“Nami! You’re looking radiant this evening!” she heard Sanji exclaim as she made her way back out into the living room.

“Hey, Himi- Are you okay?” Usopp said stopping mid-greeting, staring down at her right arm. Sanji leaned back looking passed Usopp to get a better angle.

“When did that happen?” Sanji asked, concern clear in his voice.

“I’m okay, I just had a small altercation with a customer last night. I’ll explain more when Luffy and Zoro get here,” she said unconsciously rubbing her hand over the bruise.

“Okay,” Usopp said sounding unsure. He and Sanji shucked off their jackets before getting set up in their living room. Usopp set up in the corner of the couch closest to the outlet pulling out his laptop and mouse. While Sanji took a seat next to the coffee table at the opposite corner on the floor and pulled out his sketchbook. Nami sat down back in her spot in the center of the couch and woke up her laptop. Himiko grabbed her bag before heading to the corner of the room and set up next to Usopp. She had just sat down in the armchair when a knock came at the door.

“Not it,” Nami said without looking up.

“But you’re closer!” Himiko groaned.

“Sucks to be you,” Nami said.

“But I’m injured!” Himiko argued.

“I’ll get it.” Sanji laughed as he stood up from his spot on the floor and made his way past the kitchen to the door.

“Hey guys,” Himiko heard Sanji say after the door creaked open.

“Move it prince; I’ve been carrying these pizzas for three blocks.” She heard Zoro grunt.

“Why didn’t you just go to Antonio’s it’s less than a block away?” she overheard Sanji ask.

“That place sucks I’d rather have Domino’s than their overpriced garbage,” Zoro responded, making his way into the living room.

“Antonio’s does not suck,” Sanji paused to read the name of the box before continuing, “I’ve never even heard of Mario’s II.”

“That’s because you have no taste,” Zoro said plopping the pizzas down on the coffee table.

“Hey guys!” Luffy exclaimed ignoring Zoro and Sanji’s argument as he dived into the top box of pizza. Himiko glanced up from her laptop and smiled. Luffy always brought a warm energy to their gathering. Whether they were just hanging out or cramming during finals week.

“Luffy, we have plates!” Nami scolded as she got up to grab a stack of paper plates from the kitchen.

“Sorry Nami,” Luffy said mid-bite as he continued to use his hand as a plate. He glanced over to Himiko and paused when he saw her arm.

“I’m fine,” Himiko said before he could swallow and asked her.

“When did that happen?” He asked.

“Last night at the bar,” She responded.

“We’re all here can we finally hear what happened?” Usopp asked causing Zoro and Sanji to stop arguing.

“When did what happened?” Zoro asked confused.

“I may have gotten assaulted last night at the bar,” Himiko said.

“You said it was a small altercation!” Sanji cried out.

“It was!” Himiko exclaimed back. “Okay, let me start from the beginning,” she said as Nami returned with plates and two bags of chips.

“I was bartending like normal when this guy came in and accused me of conning one of his friends at pool,” she started,

“Did you?” Usopp asked, turning towards Himiko.

“I don’t know; I mean probably? He was flaunting his family’s money before he started everything. If his friend’s anything like him I would have probably taken advantage of him.” Himiko responded. “Anyway, the whole time he’s making a scene he has his hand locked on my arm. I couldn’t get him to let go, so I pulled my arm back as hard as I could. I finally got my arm free, but the momentum of me pulling my arm back caused him to fall face-first into the bar. He broke his nose; at least I’m pretty sure he did. There was a lot of blood.”

“Atta girl,” Nami said supportively.

“Serves him right for putting his hands on you,” Zoro said with a stern look on his face. Himiko knew that look; he was pissed. Sanji nodded in agreement looking equally unhappy.

“Did you press charges?” Luffy asked, putting down what was left of his piece of pizza. His full attention now on Himiko.

“I did, but I forgot to mention earlier he’s the son of a police captain.” Himiko sighed pushing her hair out of her face.

“It sounds like you’re going to need a good lawyer,” Usopp said.

“I know a guy,” Luffy starts, “He’s a family friend. I’m sure he would give you a good rate, if not do it for free.”

“Does everyone in this city know a lawyer?” Himiko said with a laugh, “You’re the third person today to offer me help finding legal counsel.”

“Who were the others?” Nami asked.

“The DILF lawyer from the bar and the DILF surgeon from the café,” Himiko answered.

“Oh, that’s why you were walking with him,” Sanji said.

“Yeah, why what did you think I was doing?” Himiko asked.

“I don’t know; I thought you might be shooting your shot,” Sanji responded.

“He’s married.” She replied deadpan.

“I’ve never seen a ring on that finger,” Sanji said seriously.

“I’m not a home wrecker,” Himiko said in an offended voice.

“Look I’m here for you either way. I’d hit that if I were in your shoes.” Sanji said honestly.

“I’m not going to fuck someone’s husband,” Himiko replied with a huff.

“If you say so honey,” Sanji dismissed.

“Fuck, okay anyway I’m fine, and the situation’s under control.” Himiko sighed in annoyance.

“I can’t believe this happened the one night we didn’t work together.” Zoro said annoyed before continuing, “I’m assuming Marcus banned him from the bar?”

“Yeah, he was dragged off the premises. I don’t think he’ll be coming back.” Himiko said before continuing, “It’s probably for the best you weren’t there we both need spotless records for our careers.”

“We don’t know that he won't come back; you have a pretty routine schedule,” Nami said in a worried tone.

“I feel like I could take him if he does come back,” Himiko said.

“He’d have to be pretty dumb to come back if he is the son of a police captain; he has to have some idea of how police proceedings go.” Luffy adds, “It’s not like you provoked him. He was acting of his own accord.”

“Well,” Himiko started. She felt everyone’s gaze shift back to her.

“What did you do?” Nami asked knowing Himiko’s guilty tone.

“I may have called him a little bitch, or just a bitch in general. I can’t really remember.” Himiko said before continuing. “But it was after he grabbed me, not before!”

“Well, if your other two lawyers fall through, my family friend is really good. He made partner 5 years ago when he was only 31.” Luffy said, pride in his voice.

“Thanks, Luffy I’ll keep that in mind,” Himiko said as she leaned back in her armchair. “Now can we eat? I’m starved.”

A calm fell over the group as they ate and started their homework. Outside of the occasional question for each other’s area of expertise, all that could be heard was a Lofi playlist. One of the benefits of each of them being in vastly different fields was that when one of them was struggling with a subject there was a good chance that someone else knew how to help them. They stayed like that for a few hours before calling it quits. Usopp and Sanji were the first to leave. Both had an opening shift at the café the next day. Soon after Zoro left to head to work leaving only Luffy and the two sisters.

“Ugh, this is impossible.” Luffy groaned, closing his laptop in defeat.

“What are you working on?” Himiko asked to his left; at some point, they had all migrated to the couch as the others turned in for the night.

“Ethics; I’m normally really good at writing essays, but the part where I have to argue the benefits of both sides is making my head hurt. Why can’t I just say what I think is the best option?” Luffy sighed, sinking deeper into the couch.

“I get it, writing comparative essays can be a pain especially when you’re so good at writing persuasive essays. If you want, I can edit it for you. I should have time tomorrow night before I get slammed with work on the weekend.” Himiko offers.

“Really? That’d be great.” Luffy said perking up before checking the time. “Geez it’s almost eleven; I should probably head out.” Nami got up and started wrapping up the leftovers for Luffy without being asked. At this point, it had become a routine whenever they hosted study nights. Himiko stretched and groaned at the sound of her back cracking. At this point, she had been up for over 15 hours and was longing for her bed.

“Night guys! See you later!” He called before walking out of the apartment with leftovers in tow. Himiko yawned as she secured the multiple locks on their front door after him. She turned around and started to shuffle to bed when she spotted a white card sitting on the ground below the coat rack. She grabbed it off the floor before giving it a once over. It read “Shanks Esq.” with a business phone number and email address below it. Himiko squinted at it, reading it over again. She could have sworn that she put his card on her desk in her room earlier when she got home after her shift. She flipped the card over and saw that it was blank. She was again stumped. Shanks had put his personal number on the back of the card. At least she thought he did.

She shook her head and marched towards her bedroom. She flung open her door not caring how late it was. She was now fully awake. Himiko grabbed the card off her desk and examined it. It was identical to the one she found in the hall, except for the fact that this one did have Shank’s personal number on the back. She rushed back to the hallway and dug through her coat pockets; they were empty. Himiko stared down at the cards again until it suddenly clicked.

“NAMI!” she shouted, going to the living room. After finding it empty, she barged into Nami’s room.

“Himiko? Is everything okay?” Nami asked sitting up in bed. Himiko clicked on the lights before sitting next to her on her bed.

“The DILF Lawyer and the DILF Surgeon know each other; They’re married!” Himiko exclaimed, handing over the two cards to Nami.

“Himiko, what are you talking about?” Nami asked, turning on her nightstand lamp and looking down at the cards.

“Okay so this,” Himiko said pointing to the first card, “I got from the DILF lawyer last night after the assault; his name is Shanks.” Himiko paused to make sure Nami was with her before she continued. “This,” she said pointing to the second card, “I got from the DILF surgeon this afternoon; his name is Mihawk. When he gave me that card, he specifically said it was his husband’s.”

“But they’re the same card.” Nami said looking confused for a second before she sat up straighter, “So that means-“

“They’re married!” Himiko said cutting her off.

“Wait, so you’re telling me that the two regulars you’ve been thirsting over for the better part of the last year are together? And you’re just figuring that out now? How did this not come up sooner?”

“I don’t know! The most either of them has said about their partner is that they exist and are male. I never got a name.” Himiko said.

“But aren’t both your jobs in center city?” Nami asked, still confused.

“I mean yeah but the café is at the cusp of downtown and center city and the bar’s at the cusp of center city and uptown; they’re pretty far apart,” Himiko explained.

“Jesus; that’s wild.” Nami said staring down at the cards, “What are you going to do now?”

“I don’t know! I should probably contact Shank’s sooner than later, but I don’t know what to say.” Himiko sighed falling back onto Nami’s bed.

“Hmm,” Nami hummed, “How about you ask if he and his husband are down to fuck?”

“Nami!?” Himiko squealed as her face heated up, “I can’t say that.”

“Why not?” Nami said with a laugh.

“I need his legal counsel! Plus, they’re married that’s a pretty big indicator that they’re exclusive.” Himiko said still trying to recover from Nami’s comment.

“I don’t know; plenty of people have open marriages.”

“What is with everyone trying to get me to fuck married men?” Himiko asked at a loss.

“You’re being dramatic; It’s not everyone. It’s just me and Sanji.” Nami said with a teasing smile.

“Still, that’s like a third of our friend group though,” Himiko said back throwing an arm over her eyes.

“Okay, okay how about you just casually text him your information and say you might know his partner?” Nami said squeezing her hand.

“That might work,” Himiko said peeking out from under her arms.

“Do you want to do it now, or in the morning?” Nami asked.

“I’d rather just get it over with. If things get weird, I can always go with Luffy’s guy.” Himiko said trying to reassure herself.

“Here,” Nami said handing her the card with his personal number on it.

“Okay,” Himiko said taking a deep breath.

“Hey Shanks, It’s Himiko from the bar-“she started to type.

MASTER LIST

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rootvegetableboy · 10 months ago

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cm dev log #3 - january 2024

january was pretty good! i got a lot done this past month, including but not limited to the basic structure of my combat system. let’s take a look!

there’s a lot of things that went into this, so let’s break em all down. when in combat mode, the player uses the cursor to aim and left clicks to shoot. currently i have three different weapons to choose from, each with a different number and spread of shots. both the player and their enemies display their HP (the numerical format is a placeholder, hoping to eventually figure out hp bars), lose HP when touched by a damaging object, and die when their HP ≤ 0. enemies chase the player (some faster than others). if the player takes damage, they flash red to indicate as such & become invincible for the next second and a half.

i also made my combat test room larger, which has been helpful (shocker)

initially i was pretty worried about coding all of this but it was actually kind of a breeze…? i’m definitely getting a lot better at understanding & working with GML’s syntax, which is really satisfying. i didn’t encounter as many funny errors this past month, it’s been a lot more of writing code and then refining it rather than writing code, then fixing it, then refining it.

around this point i noticed that if i entered a room to pick up an item, left that room, & then went back in, the item would respawn back to its original position. this wasn’t a glitch, it’s just how gamemaker works by default, so i got to work on some simple saving/loading scripts: basically just telling gamemaker what potential changes to a room it needed to keep track of & when to call for them. to be honest this kind of thing is a lot harder to show off in a dev log… but it’s important work, so i’m happy i did it! i finished up the save/load system by implementing a proper “full game save/load”, what you would normally think about when someone talks about saving & loading.

woah, the save section of the in-game menu does something now!

the full game save/load code is basically a more elaborate version of the room-to-room save/loads: telling gamemaker what it needs to keep track of and when to recall it. to be honest i do not really understand the save/load code itself….. something something JSON… it was copied from a tutorial <3 but it works, which is what matters! honestly the most difficult part here was integrating it all into my in-game menu system, though even that wasn’t too bad because i was able to reuse a lot of the code i wrote for the inventory.

the last thing i did this month was start on my sound effects management system. i wouldn’t consider it “finished” but i have some really good bones for it i think! i whipped up a few sfx in vcv rack and they’ve implemented nicely. it’s crazy how much of a difference a few sounds can make: i haven’t really changed any of the sprites since their conception but already the combat feels a lot juicier.

at this point i’m getting to a place where i want to start tackling the gameplay and implementation of everything i’ve built: creating rooms, mapping out worlds, tiling, introducing npcs, etc. i have a lot of systems in place but almost nothing resembling the actual game. this has been totally fine so far—i’m glad to have these systems! but i feel confident enough now that i really want to get started on actual play. by april i’m hoping to have something of a rough playtest, maybe the first 10-20 minutes of the game… but we’ll see how everything pans out!

in the meantime, i have work to do, as always :^) see you next month!

#cmdev #indie dev #gamemaker #gamedev

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ankle-breaker-101 · 1 year ago

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Sup guys, gals, and non-binary pals~!

I’ve decided to go against my parents’ (totally not better) judgement and use my self-taught art skills to do FREE commissions for people! (I used to do this all the time on TikTok about 2-3 years ago, so I’m completely serious about the free part.)

(Btw, when I say commissions I basically mean I’ll draw any character(s) you want [Oc or not your own] and post a pic of the finished product along with a mention and a thank you!)

Now! For the rules: (these have a chance of being changed at any moment, so make sure to stay up to date)

1. Characters: As of right now, I do not have a limit of how many characters I can put in one picture HOWEVER if you ask for 3 or 4 or more, I will most likely have to make it a digital piece. (I do digital 15”x11” and traditional)

2. Media & Traditional/Digital: My traditional pieces are done in my sketchbook with prismacolor lineart and all coloring is done with alcohol markers (mostly Copic). My digital pieces are done on Procreate (15”x11” with a max of 68 layers).

3. Styles: I have one style which is basically detailed realism turned into cartoon. This style only shows usually the shoulders and up of a character (or occasionally torso and up).

4. Page Amounts: Every commission is default one page no matter the amount of characters. However, I do have one other option for the more detailed style-if you want a bigger drawing/want to see more of the character (ex. torso and up) and have me using traditional media, I am willing to use two pages for the product. (Example will be given.)

(Here’s my examples. ⇣)

ALL CHARACTERS BELOW ARE MINE.

(Except Glamrock Chica, but still it’s my style.)

DO NOT STEAL.

Example of me doing multiple characters on digital: (this picture is still in progress)

Detailed style on traditional:

Detailed style on traditional using two pages:

(NOTE-the colors and lighting on these example pictures and any commissions will most likely be slightly different from what it’s actually supposed to look like! Sorry!)

That’s all for now! Thank you for reading and if you’ve made it this far, please give me at least a like for support. :,) If you’d like a commission done, please tell me in the COMMENTS on this post. If you have any questions or if the smth was a little too confusing for you, please tell me in the Q&A SECTION on my profile! :D

1/21/2024 UPDATE- I apologize to whoever currently has a commission in waiting from me. From this point on, I will be taking a break from commissions due to school, free time, and a lack of motivation. I started this concept last summer and it worked great because I had a bunch of free time, however that is no longer the case for me. I might start up commissions again at some point within the next few months or when summer starts again. Thank you to all of those who received an order from me, and I apologize to those who are still waiting on theirs. I’m not sure if I’ll be sending an apology message to those people stating that I’ll have to cancel the commission, or if I should keep attempting to find the time and motivation to do their pieces. I might appreciate some help deciding. Thank you.

#art #small artist #free commissions #self taught artist #digital art #traditional art

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clarislam · 2 years ago

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Writeblr Intro: April 2023 Edition

Hi there, fellow readers and writers! I’m Claris (she/her).

I write a wide variety of works including poetry and fiction. I also post book reviews biweekly and fanfics weekly, though expect more of my focus to be on original works this year!

Click here to check out my website! Or, if you want to read a fuller-length version of what I’m up to for this month, click here to read my official April 2023 writing update post!

See this Carrd to find links to my website, other social media, and fanfiction!

Fiction:

I published the first book in my murder mystery series, “Winner Takes All: A Harlow Mystery” in June 2022, and you can click here for more details about it! Please feel free to support me by buying a copy, spreading the word about it, or even requesting your library to get it in their e-catalogue. I appreciate all the support in my writing journey.

Also, I’m participating in this month’s Camp NaNoWriMo event!

I have no specific project I’m working on for this time around, as I want to use it to just write as much as possible. The goal is 25,000 words written overall!

Click here to check out my NaNoWriMo profile!

Currently Pitching/Querying:

“Sadie’s Search For The Missing Necklace:” A kidlit fantasy book inspired by Gwyneth Rees’ Fairy Dust series and Daisy Meadows’ Rainbow Fairy series. As of this writing, I just pitched this book to a traditional publisher and (hopefully) they’ll let me know by late April/early May latest if they said yes to it or not! Wish me luck!

Current WIPS:

A fantasy novel inspired by the video game series King’s Quest. I am currently still writing its first draft and I’ve spoken a bit on this blog about how it’s going so far. I just finished writing the first draft in mid-February, so this WIP is on a break for now while I work on...

"An Engagement To Die For:” The sequel to “Winner Takes All,” the murder mystery that I self-published last year (June 2022)! I am still currently editing this novel but I hope I can have them completely finalized by the end of April!

I also have other novels I’m writing during this time, butttt I won’t tell you what they are yet because they’re very early in the writing process. XD

Fanfiction:

You most likely know of my writing fanfiction for The Last Story, Bravely Default/Second, and Escape The Night.

I’m currently posting chapters for a The Last Story/Super Smash Bros. crossover fanfic called “Super Smash Bros: The Next Story!” You can read it on either Fanfiction.net or Archive Of Our Own! New chapters come weekly!

I also have been posting occasional oneshots as well.

Check out the posting schedule on my site (or on my Tumblr blog) for what you can expect to see from me!

What I usually post here on Tumblr:

Links to my posted book reviews, and other important news from my official website

Links to any new fanfics or fanfic updates

Musings of a writer

Funny writer-related memes

Writing advice that I think can be helpful

Positivity!

Commentary on video games, fiction novels, and other fandom-related material that I usually don’t share on Twitter/Facebook/my official site.

I hope you enjoy reading my works, whether it be my original fiction, poetry, fanfiction, book reviews, or anything else I share!

Want to follow me? Find links to my website, related social media, and other works through this Carrd!

#writeblr #long post #april 2023 #writeblr intro #writeblr reintro #claris is writing #claris writes #amwriting #am writing #writing #writing life #fanfiction #original fiction #poetry #pinned post

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44gamez · 11 months ago

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How The Tower works in Geometry Dash — Strategy and Mechanics Explained

Geometry Dash has had a really shocking new recreation mode added. The Tower. Unusually discovered within the regular degree choose, this recreation mode has many surprises.

What's The Tower in Geometry Sprint?

The Tower is a brand new recreation mode in Geometry Sprint launched in replace 2.2. Yow will discover it on the very finish of the extent choice, which is a relatively weird place contemplating all different added ranges have had their very own areas. While you enter The Tower, you’ll discover a sequence of ranges. These ranges differ from each single degree within the recreation, nonetheless, as these ranges are platformers — brilliantly designed ones at that. For PC gamers, the conventional buttons end in a bounce, nonetheless the default motion keys will transfer you back and forth. For cellular gamers, there'll now be two arrows on the underside left. I’m certain you'll be able to work that out. There are cash to gather, together with particular blue cash to search out, and even a time to beat every degree. For those who discover all of 1 collectible or beat the time, then you definitely’ll be rewarded with a secret coin, identical to those hidden in different regular Geometry Sprint ranges.

Screenshot: PC Invasion You don’t want to finish all three duties in a single run to get the key cash. Like in a mean degree, you'll be able to reattempt the extent time and again to get every secret coin at a time. As soon as the extent is over, you’ll see the three bins that correlate to the three duties, and it's essential to bump the bins to gather the key cash. These platforming ranges are a literal recreation changer, and there are so many nice surprises that I received’t spoil for you right here. Associated: 13 greatest Name of Obligation skins, ranked

Ideas and methods for The Tower in Geometry Sprint

From my time in The Tower, I've created an inventory of all of the stuff you’ll wish to know if you wish to discover all the secret cash and beat all the degrees. Firstly, all the key methods that RobTop likes to place within the regular ranges – faux partitions, sneaky placements, the lot – may be present in The Tower to hide the hidden blue cash. So rub up in opposition to each wall and by no means belief one thing which will appear barely misplaced. On your first run, prioritize having enjoyable and finishing the extent so the metrics for the key stars, so you'll be able to revisit the extent to gather all of them. Every degree is relatively brief, so don’t fear about taking part in every degree as few occasions as attainable. Be aware that the extent solely ends whenever you move the three blocks on the finish of the extent and have absolutely exited the scene. Don’t make the silly mistake I made after I collected a secret coin, restarted the extent, after which bought one other. The progress didn’t save because it was technically by no means completed, despite the fact that I used to be on the finish. To work together with levers or switches, merely bounce when the circle immediate rises. There isn't any separate button for interacting with these options. Additionally, you'll want to take your time (until you’re attempting to gather the time trial secret coin). As you’re not being propelled ahead at insane speeds, and also you’re accountable for the motion, warning and apprehension may be afforded. Lastly, be very cautious with the bottom you’re stepping on, as it might decrease or break down. In some sections, you gotta go shortly! Now that you simply’re absolutely sq. with The Tower in Geometry Sprint, why don’t you try the very best Diona weapons and artifacts for Genshin Influence? Read the full article

#Dash #Explained #Geometry #mechanics #Strategy #Tower #Works

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kinetic-elaboration · 1 year ago

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October 30: Writing Out Some Thoughts

So, I’m just going to write down some thoughts today because I’m feeling in a kind of weird mood. I think it comes from a four-day weekend and also from this… Halloween hangover I’m experiencing, on the day before Halloween.

I really feel Halloween-ed out. This is sad because again the holiday is literally tomorrow and it’s my favorite one, but I think I was just anticipating it and building it up to it for too long. Like I was actively invested in thinking about Halloween in July. At this point, I’m still hoping to have a nice day tomorrow but after that I’m really ready for a re-set I think. I know it’s an arbitrary re-set but aren’t they all? I’ll take it; I’ll take anything.

Writing wise… I feel quite frustrated and knotted up. I feel like I failed, to be honest. Which I KNOW is nonsense-talk on many levels. I really wanted to write ficlets this year but I think what I actually wanted was that pleasant creative experience of writing a whole bunch of very specific, short genre-pieces, all in a row. And that’s really hard to do with me being… as I am right now. Like it’s just too tall a task. So then it becomes more about the outcome than the experience and that stresses me out and I get all tied up in knots about it. It starts to feel more like an obligation. I’ll be honest, I do like the idea of my ficlet series for this year. But I just don’t think it’s plausible to do. Or rather, it’s not plausible to do in, like, half a day, and I don’t want to push it forward. I don’t want it separated from Halloween and I don’t want another (ANOTHER!!) thing on the to do list.

I think if I continue to pretend I can write even some more of the ficlets that I’ll just ruin Halloween like I kinda ruined today: avoiding, overthinking, worrying, doing nothing either productive or fun. I have such a wall up about this second ficlet, I just… it’s not fun. I’m all blocked up about it.

It’s a little annoying to me that I wrote one ficlet because now it’s just this random story. I think it would work way better in the context of a series. But I don’t want to just not post it because I feel like that would be defaulting to, essentially, putting the series, as is, these 5 specific ficlets, onto the WIP list and I don’t want to do that. Also, while I have other ‘vault’ stories that I’m posting on a delay, I think this one should be posted now to reflect when it was written. So, I guess the best available option is just to post it tomorrow by itself. It bums me out, but whatever, it’s fine.

The thing is that I actually have written a lot of Halloween stuff this year, it’s just not the Halloween stuff I intended to write. I basically made my Time Loop story into a Halloween novel, and I wrote three-fourths of it. And I wrote an Exchage fic that, I will be honest, was not terribly exciting to me and was quite challenging especially in the development of the concept, but it does exist, it is quite long imo, and it is scary (hopefully).

Another consideration here is that I really do feel like I want to take a step back from horror. I’ve been reading horror since this summer, writing horror since this summer, watching horror since this summer. I need a palette cleanse. But I also really, really want to finish the Time Loop. I took a month’s break from it and that is more than enough. I wanted to get a bit of a reprieve from writing the same scene over and over but if I wait too much longer it’s just going to disappear into WIP Purgatory, where I forget everything about it and have to start from scratch. Which means I have quite a bit more creepy writing ahead of me. It’s another strong argument for not attempting the ficlets or even worrying about them anymore.

Blah. So the agenda for writing: tomorrow, post the ficlet I did write, and see my Troped Exchange fic posted; in November, use the Time Loop for my CalmWriMo project, with the goal of having it written, edited, and posted by the end of the month. I think that’s very doable. I only have 10 more scenes to write, which for some reason seems like no big deal to me. I guess that’s because I’m not sitting down to write any of them now lol. I’m also going to try to get a handle on my fic notes; I’m very behind on typing them up. I’m not sure exactly what I’ll work on after Time Loop—I have some ideas but I don’t want to get too far ahead of myself. Something off the WIP list though. Maybe… the first chapter of a multi-chap? I’ve been sort of drawn to some of those ideas lately. That’s probably the devil talking but—eh.

(Also I have NOT forgotten SGAU. It just… got sidelined yet again but I swear, I swear, 2024 is its year!)

#the year 2023 #2023: rl #2023: writing thoughts #i don't know if this help or just stresses me out more

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daburuwosagase · 2 years ago

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Manga scanning: a practical example

Lately I've been getting a lot of people asking questions about how to scan and subtitle. And it's kinda hit me: there aren't a lot of visible, accessible resources for this, are there? As time winds by, the masters of these arts have moved on and vanished from the internet. So for posterity, I want to talk about my own work process. (Remember to save a backup of this post somewhere if you like it...)

Maybe someone else has already written this up better than me, but it's nice to infodump about the process regardless.

The book I'm scanning is Inazuma Eleven GO: Saikyou Senshu 100-nin Zukan. It was a magazine extra drawn by multiple artists, and to my knowledge it's never been rereleased in tankobon format. Which is a damn shame, because it's full of hilarious gags! Time to bring it back to the world. So, how do we start?

0) Tools and programs

Before anything else, ya gotta have a good, clean scanner. My actual scanning is done with a basic 11x17 flatbed scanner with 1200dpi max. Default OS scanning programs usually suck, so I always download the scanner drivers and programs from the manufacturer's site!!

Other physical requirements are a microwave and some black paper. The digital steps are all done in Photoshop and XNView.

1) Scan the cover

For scan settings, I default to 600dpi PNG. I used to scan things at 200/300dpi, and while this is quicker and more economical, it's not nearly as crisp! It can also cause some weird color banding, due to some scientific phenomenon that still confuses me! Basically, if a scan looks stripey, change the DPI. It's much better to work at higher resolutions and then shrink it down later. I don't have to fret over 100mb+ raw images anymore because I have plenty of external storage! Yippee!!

Before doing anything else, I scan the cover while it's still in the best possible condition. Obviously, opening the book too far will cause creasing near the spine.

Since my edition was a well-loved secondhand copy, there is a LOT of creasing. But I don't feel like spending 3k yen to get a mint copy that I'm just gonna rip apart anyway, so this is where Photoshop comes in!

2) Retouching cover damage

Fortunately, there isn't any color fading to deal with here. The majority of these imperfections were touched up with Content Aware Fill. It's a very powerful tool that assumes what the selected pixels *should* look like based on the surrounding pixels. Use the Lasso or Magic Wand to select the imperfections, and try to avoid selecting pixels you don't want fixed. Content Aware works best on small spots, so you kinda have to break it up by color blocks, but it's still a million times faster and way less depressing. Seriously, cleaning and typesetting let my mind wander too much.

I currently have two Actions shortcuts to make this process even faster:

1) regular Content Aware Fill

2) Expand by 5px > Content Aware Fill > Deselect

When Content Aware fails, this is when I have to go manual. Clone Stamp is my best friend ever. Carefully select a source with the Alt key, line up the dots over the touchup area (toggle Enter for better viewing), and keep brushing! This can be painstaking, but man, I love seeing and comparing the finished result.

Healing Brush is helpful when you have to clone a pattern but the color is different. It'll preserve the source pattern but adjust the lighting to match the surrounding pixels. It's a lot more finicky and will blur colors *too* much sometimes, especially near borders. This tool's really better on photographs, but it still comes in handy.

(I hear that Patch combines the functionality of these two! I wanna try it out next time...)

When Healing Brush can't blend colors well enough, using Clone Stamp in combination with Dodge (lighten) or Burn (darken), with strength adjusted accordingly, is the next best thing. Burn is GREAT on lines that aren't quite black enough! This technique works wonders when touching up gutter shadows especially. I will spend an exorbitant amount of time on retouching if it means I don't have to rip apart my nice books (that being said, it's important to really gauge whether it's worth retouching in the first place! I waste too much of my time on tiny details that nobody else cares about!!)

If being able to see the printer dots bothers you, there's an easy fix: the Surface Blur filter. This is one I've only discovered recently and I'm still playing around with it. On one hand, it gets rid of the tiny white dots and can make scan images look absolutely magnificent. On the other hand, it has some trouble preserving sharp lines and small highlights. Since I don't like altering the original image too much, the scans I post aren't usually blurred -- but it's something you can try out at home!

Hot damn! Look at the difference! Look at my boy Tenma! You'd hardly guess the condition the original is in!

Note that the final version does not have all the creases removed. At this point I had already spent a couple of hours retouching and decided nobody else was gonna care THAT much about the peripheral damage. If you do care that much, feel free to spend *your* time perfecting this.

3) Melt

Now that the cover's scanned... it's time to toss the book in the microwave!

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(Pictured is a *different* book, but you get the picture.)

No, seriously. Microwaving is the easiest way to warm up the glue enough to tear the pages out. Or more accurately, gently tug on the pages till they separate from the rest of the bunch. I start from the front cover and tease the pages out one by one. On thicker books, I'll alternate between front and back covers.

I set the initial heating count to 30-50 seconds, and sometimes I turn down the power level if I'm feeling apprehensive. Really gotta play it by ear depending on the book’s size and condition. After tearing out a couple dozen pages, the glue gets cool again and the pages start to resist again. Continuing like this results in the paper tearing!! This is when I chuck the book back in for another 10-15 seconds.

It's a little scary at first, but the toner on the pages heats up too! It doesn't bleed and it shouldn't be *too* hot to the touch though. So it's just something I've had to get used to.

This particular book kinda smelled when I heated it up! I blame either the paper quality or, y'know, being secondhand and maybe not being stored in perfect condition. But the stink was fortunately temporary.

Some people prefer ironing the spine (with a towel over it), but IMO that's more precarious and time-consuming. Maybe it works better for the middle pages though...? Worth trying out someday.

You could just slice out the pages with a knife or something, but with melting, it's possible to rebind the pages later! This is another thing I haven't done myself yet, but I'm excited to try it out with a nice archival glue. I'll update with the results eventually.

So, with the "how" out of the way, "why" would you take apart a book in the first place!? It still feels a little sacrilegious. But scanning pages one at a time gets you the best possible results.

It eliminates three major issues:

1) Gutter shadow

As mentioned before, shadows at the "gutter" (the inside spine) naturally happen because the page isn't lying flat there. It looks bad. And it takes a whole lot of work to retouch.

2) Angled pages

The cousin to gutter shadow, angled pages happen when the spine is a leeeetle more open/closed at the bottom/top. So with a spread, you've got the left page at -1 degree and the right page at .5 degree. Both of these pages are going to have things cut off when they're cropped. And it's going to look very weird when you're flipping through pages and have slightly alternating angles. Rotating these pages so that they're at the same angle is a lot more trouble.

It's really hard to keep the spine open exactly the same way for an entire book! The weight of the scan lid can throw off careful positioning anyway!

3) See-through pages

Manga in Japan is CHEAP and is not printed on the best paper possible. If you have the pages all bundled together, you can see large splotches of black or white from the spread that's behind the page being scanned. Leveling the image can fix this, but it comes at the cost of destroying midtones. Which is to say, any gray in the image becomes off-white or almost-black.

I hope you're beginning to understand how much effort and technical detail goes into the scans you enjoy.

4) Scanning

Same scan settings as the cover (600dpi PNG). I always scan in color, even for grayscale images. And I don't trust the auto settings enough to let the machine fiddle with colors and cropping.

You know how scanners have a little arrow at the corner saying "align here"? Don't do that. The ones I've worked with like to shave off a few millimeters from the edge because they assume there's a margin anyway. So I place my documents about 1cm AWAY from the edge just to make sure the whole page is scanned in. This inevitably causes some slight rotation, which will be fixed later.

A new technique I've learned to reduce the effects of aforementioned see-through pages: use a black background! The toner blends in with the dark backing. This reduces the luminosity of the whites, but that's something that can easily be fixed via leveling later. I do not have black paper around the house, so I resorted to fabric.

For comparison, here's the first page scanned with both a white and a black background. Note that white is slightly brighter, but there are some weird shadowy lines in the background. If you look really hard, the line goes through the screentone on Tenma's hair! Maybe it's excessive, but these tiny details can be weirdly distracting.

This book doesn't have page numbers, so I had to be extra cautious about missing pages (or accidentally dropping the stack)!

5) Leveling

Typically this step is something I leave for last, but since it significantly reduces file size, that's going to make the next steps easier.

So I've mentioned leveling before. But what is it?

Essentially, Levels make black *blacker* and white *whiter*. This is one very easy step to make pages look SO much better.

Switching over to XNView now, I'm setting these pages to about 40-220. Usually this would be a bit too heavy -- this could easily erase something light or turn something dark into pure black. But in this instance, the high dpi means individual screentone dots are visible and any grays are pretty well preserved anyway. So let it rip! XNView batch processing can run through all selected pages all at once and save the leveled copies to a new folder.

There's a ton of dust left still. Leveling gets a *lot* of it, but again, the paper quality is not great in the first place so it's kind of unavoidable. Resizing and cleaning the page later will help somewhat.

6) Rotate

This is the one step I do fully manually. I haven't had much luck with auto deskew/crop before, nor have I tried any different methods for it recently. Please tell me if there's a better way of doing this step that won't sacrifice border pixels.

Anyway, since I scanned slightly away from the edges earlier, the resulting digital image is slightly rotated at a random angle! For some ungodly reason, Photoshop doesn't have a shortcut for custom rotation, nor can you really set an action for it. XNView once again comes in clutch here. The basic steps are:

5a) Click and drag to create a bounding box. This will be used as a guideline to check whether the digital image is actually upright.

5b) Shift-O and test out values from -3 to 3. Ctrl-Z and repeat until it's just right.

After a while, you get a hang for approximate values, but "just right" means getting within .05 of a degree!! Even the untrained eye can tell when something's off by a mite.

5c) Adjust the bounding box's borders to the edges. If the box is aligned to one corner and the adjacent corners *aren't* aligned too, that means you have to rotate until all four corners are aligned. Then crop and save and move onto the next one!

7) Align

This is a new step I've never done before! Given the number and size of pages I'm working with here, I had to think and plan out this process in advance for once. Basically, instead of cropping and resizing each individual file, I load them all in at once so that they're perfectly aligned with each other. This is gonna require a lot of Photoshop automation.

First off, I go to File > Scripts > Load Files into Stack. There are four types of pages here: 1 comic on the left, 1 comic on the right, 2 comics on the left, and 2 comics on the right. This process will have to be repeated for each type so that the automation doesn't get confused. Then we check the "Align Source Images" box and let the process run... for a while.

So now I have a single file with one layer for each of the pages, and the comics themselves are all nicely aligned! Yahoo! The edges are mismatched though, so it's time to crop again. There's gonna be some cutoff but that's acceptable in this instance since I just care about the small comics. If I was doing bigger, full-page manga, I'd probably *add* some margin after cropping.

The pages are approximately a 5:8 ratio, so I've decided to crop these down to 2550 x 4080. To make sure that the comics are at the same distance from the margin regardless of page type, I'm using Guides to roughly estimate the comic positions after cropping. I want them to end up at about 70px and 100px from the horizontal and vertical margins respectively. I could also change the size of the canvas instead of cropping if I really wanted to.

Once I'm satisfied with the cropping, I use the Timeline/Animations window to flip through (at about 0.5 seconds) and check that all of the layers look right. There are a couple tears and visible background instances which are quickly fixed with Content Aware Fill and Clone Stamp. Since the background's black, I even had to temporarily change the Photoshop interface color lighter so that I could detect the imperfections better.

Then at last I go to File > Scripts > Export Layers to Files and... wait for a while again. Now we have separate files! And now I have to repeat these steps all over again for the three other page types!

Lastly, it's time to rename the resulting files in order. I actually screwed up on this step. Photoshop exported all the files *backwards*, which gave me file names like "PSexp0025-InaGo01". This is an issue because it makes batch-renaming via XNView a whole lot harder!! Photoshop automatically adds a numbered prefix to all the auto-exported files, and XNView can't remove wildcards from filenames. The result is weirdly staggered out-of-ordered files. It took some careful manual work to fix this, but at long last, we have a whole folder of 90 beautiful pages!

8) Translate (FINALLY)

You see how long it took to get here!? This took at least six hours for 90 pages. After all that work with the raws, finally I can do something with them!

Guess what! If you have a digital edition, you can skip all of these steps! Instant gratification for five bucks! Buy digital editions when you can and give your money directly to the author!!

Anyway, further stages may be discussed in another post once we get around to them. Lassoing translators and typesetters is its own struggle. I hope you learned something new from this post!

#pyroxenescanning

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banqdanfnfic · 4 years ago

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which, as they kiss, consume | jjk

you just wanted to get a tattoo from your boyfriend

pairing: tattoo artist!jk x reader

genre: established relationships au, tattoo artist au, smut

word count: 4k

warnings: unprotected sex, biting, making out, grinding, licking, nipple play, jk has a lip ring, oral (f receiving), fingering, shy jk and oc, sexual tension, slight choking, slight aftercare

♫ : Streets by Doja Cat, Candy by Doja Cat

♡ Aesthetics: Playlist | Moodboard

He visibly chokes on his glass of beer as he almost snaps his neck to meet your gaze. He could say that you were awfully drunk and hence the sudden confession out of the blue, but behind your heavy lidded eyes, Jungkook could sense that you were serious.

“You what?”, he gulps abruptly, moving closer to your face, doe eyes pleading to repeat yourself.

“Yes Kook. I want that tattoo on my breasts. I’ve decided”.

It’s not that Jungkook didn’t have experience in his career with inking on different parts of a human body. He just had never given a tattoo to someone who is romantically associated with him and the thought of seeing you half naked made him chuck down the rest of his drink in one go.

The most physical he had ever gotten with you was a kiss shared occasionally since it’s only been over two weeks you had started dating. Okay maybe you made out once in his car but that’s it. It never got to the point of shedding clothes or anything intense.

“Are you sure?”

You giggle at the sudden hoarseness in his voice and nod positive. Ironic how his aura never matched his personality. His inked skin, athletic body proportions covered in black monochrome bad boy outfits gave out default energy that he is a local heartthrob with multiple chicks wrapped around his finger each night and a heavy demeanor to carry in his smirk.

You were one of those believers until Jungkook asked you out in the most hopeless romantic way possible after constantly visiting the café you work in, a few shops besides his parlor. He was a gentleman with respectful boundaries, warm hands to hold yours and sweet sensual kisses though you are pretty sure he probably has a good game.

For any outsider it looked like those cliché bad boy and shy girl love stories, but for real both of you were a good percentage of introverts.

Jungkook runs his tongue around his lip ring while he is stressfully ruffling his dark locks into a mess. He is trying to explain his reasons to postpone your decision considering how shy he got at this point. But then that’s exactly why you were requesting him with soft eyes, it would be so uncomfortable to be shirtless in front of anybody else. Or maybe it’s your way of saying the relationship is open for higher levels of physical affection.

After debating around in vain, he finally hums and clears one of his slots for his beloved client.

Friday approaches way quicker than you assumed and now your heart is beating in your throat. Right after you are done cleaning the tables, you have to make it to Jungkook’s parlor for your appointment.

Running on three hours of sleep, black under eyes even after a decent amount of makeup, you groan as you check yourself out in the mirror. You opted for a simple shirt and skirt (also known as the outfit you bought for occasions with Jungkook), light beach waves resting on your shoulders. Hoping that a few cups of coffee will save you, you stride across the street to stop before the infamous parlor he worked in. Hopefully the full body shave and chocolate body butter has kept its excellence on your skin below the clothing.

The door chimes as it opens with a dragged creak on the musky wooden flooring. It felt like an otherworld where air smelled like men’s perfume and faint tint of cigarettes. In other words, intoxicating.

You ask the first person you meet at the reception, one of Jungkook’s companions at the shop and he assists you to his cabin located at a comfortably remote location.

His space is hidden with a simple black curtain. You are met with Jungkook’s back facing you, working determinately on a client’s arm and cares to spare a glance only when the guy with you is informing him about your presence.

“This will be over in a few”, he grins to your face and goes back to focusing his coil on the skin of a woman in her late twenties laying down his chair. The vibration from his inking machine fills in the silence and you excuse yourself to sit on a small black couch beside them.

This was the first time watching him at work and now you can understand why people rumored so much about his attitude because damn it is intimidating.

Brows knit together and inked muscles flex as he drags the needles around for finishing touches. Meanwhile you can pretty much smell the drool from the woman who is shamelessly checking out your boyfriend. Though you are pretty sure Jungkook gets such glances more than he can count every day, you can’t help but feel jealous. Partly because of the childish possessiveness and partly because you want to be the reason behind his dark eyes and intricate concentration, in profession or not.

To stop from mentally throwing daggers on the client’s way, you grab a random fashion magazine from the side table and flip through pages, though other four senses are inclined on your man. With a close attention to his low sigh you conclude that he is done.

The customer with now a fresh tattoo on her arm is discussing random useless topics to get him to talk, a very vain job realizing how Jungkook doesn’t bat a friendly lash at anybody, especially to those who hit on him. To be honest a large part of the ink business was linked with the obsession to attractive people who worked here, even if it meant trading an area of your skin. You grip the edges of the magazine a bit hard, not able to contain the sanity particularly at the high pitch voice she mumbles in before finally leaving his cabin.

A little excited and a lot nervous, you stand up as Jungkook bids goodbye to the third person.

He is quick to notice your discomfort, though not sure if it was the woman or the thought of finally getting the tattoo, he knew you were nervous and surviving in several cups of espresso by the dark circles slowly showing through the faded layers of your concealer. But nothing pulls down the opinion he has about you, beautiful and simple, no dramatics attached.

“Hey are you okay?”

You nod as soon as you sit down on the black tattoo chair, shifting a little to find a comfortable position. He is taking out a box full of equipment and fine needles, already making you break a sweat at the side of your forehead.

But more than that, it’s the way he is sharp and professional that catches your attention more.

You have never seen Jungkook this serious before. The choice of his vetiver perfume digging through your nostrils was driving you insane. If he doesn’t smile soon, you are going to melt into a puddle at his gaze.

“Are you nervous?”, he smirks this time, a newfound reason for your worsening gut health.

It’s mostly going in cycles at this point. Every bit of his skilled motion causes a vigorous hormonal reaction which initiates his next set of effortless teasing.

“I’m a little nervous”, you say, fiddling with your freshly painted nude nails.

“Me too”

It’s something you least expect to come out of his mouth observing how confident he looks right now. He basically has you cornered with his gaze. But whenever he had been truthful about his emotions it felt like a hug.

“I can take off my shirt too, so that we are even. Is that okay?”

He said it so softly like he is handling a child and the duality of the situation had your mind fogged and limbs frozen for a few minutes.

“Yeah it’s okay” It’s far beyond than okay. It’s great actually.

Jeon Jungkook is ripped, a Greek God sculptured masterpiece covered in self designed artwork you are more than happy to wake up to every morning. He hears you gulp at the feast before your eyes while he discards his black t-shirt to a nearby chair.

Now you don’t know if this whole thing is supposed to warm your heart or make you play several erotic fantasies like a movie before your eyes.

Both of you share a small smile while his long fingers are tugging at the hem of your shirt and pulling it up over your head.

He almost wishes you don’t opt to wear a bra but he is met with lacy black, a-bit-over your-usual-budget fabric hugging the roundness of your breasts.

It seemed like you were way too competitive about today. Anything less than complete awe from Jungkook for you was straight disappointment, you don't want anything less.

Well it seems like it did from how blown his pupils were at this point. He peels his gaze off your chest with a sharp gulp to look at your eyes suddenly devoid of any fear and staring back at him with all ease. He is filled with an exapnse of warmth and he isn't sure why does spending just a little amount of time with you had such a grip on him. He can’t wait to propose the idea of getting a couple tattoo together soon and as far as you know how Jungkook is, he is very serious with his body art so apparently he does trust you a lot already.

“Where exactly are you trying to get it?”, his voice is a lot deeper suddenly as he waits for your fingers to guide to his canvas.

You softly trace the spot at the upper circumference of your right boob, “Here”.

You suck a breath through your nose as his own fingers are mimicking your gesture, lightly pulling down the lace to inspect the fitting of the design at hand.

These violent delights have violent ends

And in their triumph die, like fire and powder

Jungkook traces each word on your burning skin, now leaning dangerously close which was questioning your control to put your palms flat on his pecs. He doesn’t notice that though, his mind is busy creating his own fantasies about the women under him.

After two minutes and twenty four second long of inspection and mutual thirst, Jungkook is selecting a bunch of needles to set into the rotary machine. Five fine sharp like a painter's brush moves in and out at a set regularity as Jungkook tests it out.

The next of his actions had you flushed into a pool of crimson. He gently lifts up your resting torso with one hand while the other is unclasping the hook of your bra, making you half naked for the sake of the tattoo.

"I'm going to start", he says shyly.

You still have time to save yourself from the growing phobia for the object, but another unlogical part of your brain says it's a piece of cake considering you have a whole distracting full course meal in front of you.

It stings at first. Well, okay it hurts like hell but your face is devoid of any indication, except your right hand is gripping on the rim of the chair for dear life.

Jungkook on the other hand had never felt this much diversion of mind during his work. He knows that you are probably hurting very badly, especially for a first timer. He is biting into his lip ring, trying to get this over with for the well-being of your pain and his hormones.

After he had scribed one word into your dermis, you are no longer able to contain the ache so you give out a small squeak out of your glossed lips and the vibration of the machine at his hands stops as he looks at you.

"You want me to stop? ", he is relaxing his face as he cups yours with one hand. You don't want to answer that question, but the drumroll of the current situation is making your heart flutter and everything about the little burn on your chest is forgotten.

"No. It does hurt but I'll be fine I guess", you whisper. His breath is mixing with yours slowly as he is leaning more towards your face. If it isn't for a kiss then you are likely to be disappointed.

"It'll be over before you know it. I'll make it quick", and then he kisses you, a small act to get off the pressure of sexual tension between your bare upper bodies.

Before you think of any tongue in the act, he is breaking off the contact and returns to his position on your chest. He misses the pout that forms on your mouth but right now both of your heads are in cloud nine.

The pain starts again, only this time you are busy reliving how his lips felt in yours; soft, firm and controlled.

You gasp when you feel one of his hands cupping your right breast to further his design but it's lowkey an act empowered by lust which is straining behind the so called professional eyes.

You just sit there flustered out of your mind and then Jungkook is suddenly squeezing, full palm hiding your breasts like it's a protected treasure, but he isn't showing the slightest facial expression other than determined eyes and his lower lip caught between his teeth.

Fuck you can't take it anymore. Jungkook can feel your nipples harden against his hand and his brain isn't helping much to concentrate on the design. But by the grace of some positive karma left on his side, he makes it through the long text and when he is letting go of your chest and standing tall, your skin is popping out with redness on the places the text lays embedded.

He fishes out a mirror for you to look.

"It looks beautiful thank you Jungkook", you smile.

"Can I give you one more tattoo on your left one?", he asks while you are contemplating whether going through the pain is worth it, not to mention you really want to get back at a private space with Jungkook as soon as possible.

"It won't hurt I promise", and then he is kissing you a lot filthier than before; all tongue and teeth, while his hands are grazing on the skin of your waist, pressing a little firmer than before.

The coldness of his lip ring rivaled around your mouth, and you try sucking on it to which Jungkook responds with a growl and pushes his body adamantly against yours.

Skin to skin, you are lost in euphoria of everything happening and finally, you roam your eager hands around his body, to his pecs and the definition of abs.

As your fingers scraped against his scalp, Jungkook is biting eagerly down your jawline to your collarbone and continues his ministrations at a particular spot which is bringing out melodic moan variation from you.

He is going down your skin, licking on your left boob before he starts planting violet tattoos as he had promised. As if it couldn't get better, he is massaging the right breast, in a way to soothe pain.

He loses it when you stutter his name, but he is just a fucking tease when it comes to making love and doing anything in a public space is the last thing he wants to do. There isn't much room for all that he wants right now.

"Why did you choose this particular tattoo Y/n?", he rasps while he is planting small pecks on his artwork, and you reply when he is finally eye level with you

"I just felt like it's a good one", your breaths are uneven and mostly caught in your neck. He pecks your lips before speaking, "Those are lines from Romeo and Juliet".

He takes your hands to trace over a line of text among the many designs on his chest.

which, as they kiss, consume

"We pretty much have a couple tattoo now Y/n", his breath is matched with your pace and you are not very sure how to respond to this new knowledge.

"That's… hot"

You break into giggles along with him, he just can't stop dragging his lips around your skin, but he isn't able to word his feelings right now either.

"I have some aftercare healing ointment for the tattoo at my place, wanna come over?" Now that may be a little lame of an excuse to get his little friend out of his pants but you are too unfazed to analyse any of that.

His hands find place on your ass under the skirt as soon as the door to his apartment closes, and before you know it, you are in his bedroom, sitting on the soft mattress and tongue lost devouring each other.

While eagerly getting rid of every article of clothing, Jungkook notices that you don't have your bra on beneath the shirt, so it's probably back at the parlour, but none of you have the slightest care for it, might as well make an excuse with it later to fuck you in his cabin.

He is pushing you farther towards the headboard, him on top, grinding sensenslesy while your lips mould with his. Though he has his whole body pressed against you, you can't seem to feel his weight at the slightest, every one of his actions were just balanced and perfect.

As Jungkook goes down on you, his smile is evident against your skin, finally able to find out how every one of those scenarios in his head will come to look like. He lets out a satisfied hum being finally able to suck on your tits, your fingers finding place on his hair, twisting it out of stimulation.

His pelvis is flushed harshly against yours, grinding and rubbing against your pussy for as long as he is rejoicing the feeling of moving his tongue around both the nipples.

He stops rubbing after some point and you whimper at the loss but his fingers are soon to meet your core as a quick apology. All your later moans are muffled on his mouth once again.

Feeling the controlled movements of his fingers on your clit, you dig your nails down on his toned shoulders. It's becoming impossible to reciprocate his lewd movements of tongue on your lips at this point as the excitement between your thighs is growing every passing second.

Your mouth remains slightly parted as he removes his face to watch you squirm underneath, lips swollen, deep red and glossy from all the saliva.

He pecks at the shell of your ear before going down past your navel.

You haven't had much heads in the twenty years of your life, most of the guys being completely against the idea which made you feel insecure to bring up the topic in bed, but Jungkook does it like his life depends on it.

He growls at the sight of you dripping into his sheets and he seems to enjoy the idea of being the influence behind it. But none is going through your head at the moment, not the metal on his lips grazing against your folds, or the fact that Jungkook is grinning each time you cry his name, it feels unreal to feel something like this.

His mouth is wrapping against your entrance and he is balancing your lower body on his palms to help him reach the right depths inside you. While all you can muster up is the strength to grope the bedsheets in your fist and close your eyes at the pleasure.

Jungkook brings his head higher to give some attention to the throbbing clit, catching it between his teeth and triggering the bundle of nerves just the perfect dose to have your hips jolting up to his face.

He can't take it himself when you are now whining and chasing for your release, so he is slightly humping against the bed to get some friction.

He licks a slow stripe up till your abdomen and slowly raises to your face, already fucked out and dishevelled to keep up with his dominant orbs.

He swears he had never felt so much warmth and care for sex with any of his previous partners, in relationship or not, all he could think is how good can he treat the pleading eyes underneath him.

"Is there something you like that you want me to do?", he says, fingers grazing once again to your crotch to not deny you from his contact. Only this time he is exploring the tightness of your pretty cunt with two skillful fingers.

Is there? You are not sure. Or in other words you are too caught up at the sense of him fingering you. It's not like you had enough experience or people who cared enough to ask that question. It astounds you that never in this entire foreplay he asked for any favor for himself.

"I'm not sure…", you whisper and then maybe you have something on your mind " um I guess I would like to be choked" Okay this felt embarrassing.

He smiles before sliding his free hand from your lips to your neck, and applies slight force, careful to not hurt you in the slightest bit.

"Is that fine?"

"Yeah", you muffle through the decreasing course of air.

He pulls up your face by the throat to attach lips once more. He just can't seem to get enough of kissing you senseless. Then, the tip of his long ignored cock is teasing the length of your pussy twice before it's stretching you out to the brim.

Bodies flushed and hot, his pace is deep and slow, making sure to kiss the cervix every time he is inside.

He watches as your eyes close shut and flutters around whenever he is grazing against your sweet spot. Both of your ears lost and eager for the moans looming out of each other, his more like what he sounds at the gym. Nice observation Y/n.

In this span of sexual energy you shared, you can make some obvious conclusions. Sex with him was surreal, both in terms of domination and the care he had. Rocking against him and keeping up with his hips was attainable— Compared to the intense eye contact he tries to hold, or the way he cups the side of your face and rubs the pad of his thumb on your cheeks while he kisses you during sinking back in, or the way his eyes glow at the beauty of your body open for him. It makes you feel special and it's difficult to respond to these gestures when you never felt this way before.

Jungkook could tell that from your face, but he hopes he lasts with you enough to help you know the worth you hold. You couldn't think too much about anything when you are busy squeezing around his length and coming twice in the first ten minutes.

By the third orgasm Jungkook is nearing his own and he pulls out to pump a few times before coming on your stomach.

"Was it okay?", his voice is all over the place, still balancing his body on his arms while you are amazed by his strength.

"It was amazing Jungkook", you smile. You have known a lot about Jungkook over the few dates you spent with him. That he likes literature, classics and philosophy, designs tattoos as a subconscious thing, that his game is A-1, and he likes working out almost three hours a day. Good for you. But it wasn't until now you know him to be gentle, like he is afraid to crush you under a feather touch. You don't know him as someone who is staring deep into your face after a good fuck, speaks nothing, smiles widely, and plants a peck on your forehead before getting off the bed.

He does the honors of cleaning both of your bodies with a towel, it's not like you have any strength left in you anyway. And then pulls out an ointment from the bedside table and plops next to your body.

"There. You need this to protect the tattoo", he takes off the nozzle and applies a required amount against the words on your chest and massages against them.

"Now go to sleep Juliet", he mocks, pulling up the sheets over you both "good night".

You snuggle against his hard chest, kissing his pecs before resting on it, "Good night Romeo".

thank you so much for reading!! please leave a feedback!!

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a/n: this is my first time writing smut and i basically died of second hand embarrassment during the process. pardon for my untalented ass, i tried this wip continuously for a week and i seriously don't think it could get anything better though it's probably not much.

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the-himawari · 3 years ago

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A3! Sakuma Sakuya - Translation [N] Literary Impasse

*Please read disclaimer on blog; default name set as Izumi

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Izumi: Great job with rehearsal!

Masumi: Good work.

Tsuzuru: Good job.

Sakuya: Um, could I have a second? I actually have something I’d like Spring troupe to do together.

Chikage: Something you want to do? What is it?

Sakuya: I’m not sure if this will help us prepare for our roles, but the story in our upcoming show has a literary master theme… So what do you say to reading the works of literary masters and writing a book report?

Itaru: Book reports sure take me back.

Citron: Sounds good! I saw Kumon and the others doing them for their homework over summer break, so I wanted try writing one too!

Tsuzuru: Yeah, that might be nice for role study.

Itaru: ‘Cept senpai and I edit, so we don’t have to do this, right?

Tsuzuru: No, wouldn’t it be better for the editors to do this too?

Izumi: I agree. All of the characters read lots of novels, after all.

Citron: Yes! Let’s all do it together!

Chikage: Alright, then we’ll read various different works and then write down our impressions.

Sakuya: Great, thank you very much!

Itaru: Well, I am an expert at reading and playing works and then talking about my impressions of them.

Tsuzuru: Sometimes Itaru-san rapid talks about his impressions of the games and light novels he’s into…

Masumi: …The reading part is fine, but writing our impressions is a pain.

Chikage: Now, don’t say that. Give it a try, Masumi.

Izumi: Instead of just reading it, I think you’ll reflect deeper on the work by writing out your thoughts. Plus, it’ll be a great way to build up your role as a novelist.

Masumi: I got it. If you say so.

Itaru: Have you decided what you’ll read already, Sakuya?

Sakuya: No, I haven’t thought that far yet… Tsuzuru-kun, do you have any recommended works by literary masters?

Tsuzuru: Yeah. I can only think of a few on the spot, so I’ll send you a LIME later.

Sakuya: Wow, thank you very much!

Citron: I’d like you to think of recommendations for me too! Please do, Tsuzuru!

Tsuzuru: No problem. Alright, I’ll send some to everyone.

Itaru: That’s Tsuzuru for you. Ever so dependable.

Chikage: By the way, what are we going to do after we’ve written our impressions?

Tsuzuru: Ahh, right, after they’re written…

Sakuya: I’m sorry. I didn’t think that far.

Izumi: (Everyone’s book reports, huh…) If you don’t mind, then won’t you leave that to me?

Masumi: I got it. We’ll leave it in your hands.

Sakuya: Okay then. Please take care of it, Director!

Chikage: How about we read a book and write our book report within a week, and then submit it to Director-san?

Itaru: Okay.

Izumi: (I can’t wait to see what kind of books they’ll read and what kind of impressions they’ll write.)

-pause-

*notification sound*

Sakuya: Ah, it’s a LIME from Tsuzuru-kun!

Tsuzuru’s LIME: “I’m sending the lineup of books I recommend for Sakuya”

Sakuya: Wow, there’s so many listed here! I’m curious about them all. …Ah, “Night on the Galactic Railroad” by Kenji Miyazawa is included too. (I’ve flipped through the picture book in the past, but I’ve never properly read the original before.) Alright, I’ll go with this one then…!

-pause-

Sakuya: (I’ve borrowed “Night on the Galactic Railroad” from the library…)

*flips page*

Sakuya: The contents are basically the same as the picture book I read before, but the presentation is different and fresh.

-pause-

Sakuya: (I’ve been reading it little by little, but the story is already reaching the end.) (The best friend Campanella who was travelling by train together with the protagonist Giovanni…) … (It’s so sad and heart wrenching…) (I want to write my impressions with these feelings from finishing the story fresh in my mind. I’ll start writing right now!)

-pause-

Sakuya: “Once again, I thought it was truly amazing to be able to write a work that stirs people’s emotions.” “I want to be able to act so I can last in someone’s heart as well.” …And finished. I’ll bring it over to Director later.

-pause-

Izumi: Great job with rehearsal, everyone. Also, I have something I want to give you all today. Here you go. I tried making an anthology by compiling all your impressions together!

Sakuya: Eh, you made this for us? That’s amazing. Thank you!

Itaru: I’m curious about the reports, so let’s give it a read.

-pause-

Citron: I read Sakuya’s impressions! I was so moved…!

Masumi: Well, I’m a bit interested in this book.

Tsuzuru: I like how Sakuya’s feelings were written honestly.

Chikage: I think you can already act in a way that leaves a lasting impression.

Sakuya: I-I really appreciate it…! Reading the book and writing the report made me think and reflect on many things. I’ll do my best to act so I can leave an impression on even more people’s hearts!

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#a3!#a3! translation #sakuma sakuya #act! addict! actors!#edit: pictures are fixed!

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feathered-serpents · 2 years ago

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How do you get your prints to look so smooth?? I've always seen 3D printed minis with the distracting print lines but yours look great!

Hi! Thank you! You sent this ask MONTHS ago and I started to answer it and then forgot, and have found it in my drafts and now that I have a bit of free time I’m gonna finish it now. So, if you’re still interested in the answer months after you sent the question, here it is:

It’s a mix of things really

1. I use a resin printer (or what I’ve learned is actually called an SLA printer) NOT an FDM printer. I think I say this every time someone asks me about my printer and that’s because when I first started researching printing my own minis I was picturing doing it with an FDM printer as was everyone I’ve ever talked to. So, what’s the difference?

FDM printers print with liquified plastic and look like this

With prints that look like this (I did not make these)

While resin (SLA) printers print with liquified resin and look like this

With prints that look like this

I made these :).

(They’re everywhere actually please help) (also sorry my nails are in view I chew on them)

When you search 3D prints like 90% of the prints you’ll find are FDM and have those big layer lines, resin prints do not but are not as common and there IS a reason for that and that’s because

A) FDM printers are a lot more versatile

B) FDM prints are a lot stronger.

Those cute little octopuses with the dangly tentacles could not be made with a resin printer because they would break in like 30 seconds if they could be printed at all. FDM prints also have practical value like as gears or tubes or straight up prosthetic limbs, resin printers basically JUST print models, and again, there is a reason for that. Resin printers are really good at fine detail

REALLY good at fine detail

But that detail is FRAGILE! I’ve had resin prints break just from being picked up, you CAN print in stronger resin, but that often sacrifices detail, so it’s all a matter of if you want detail or sturdiness.

The settings on your printer also have to do with how smooth they come out. Resin printers make the models by curing the resin with UV light. It’s kind of hard to explain without getting CRAZY technical, but basically, what it does is you pour in the resin as a liquid into a vat at the bottom of the machine, this vat has a clear bottom, separated from a screen that sits directly below it. As it prints, that screen shines UV light in a pattern, and does that layer by layer until eventually it builds into a full model. Here’s an example of what one layer looks like to the machine

(it looks like an ink splotch)

The amount of time spent exposed to this light has a lot to do with the detail. 1.5 seconds is the default for my printer and the setting I’ll use for smaller models, as the less time spent exposed the better for detail. However, for larger models I’ll sometimes do 3 seconds exposure, as that’s more sturdy, and when the details are larger the difference between 3 seconds 1 second is almost completely unnoticeable. While on the smaller models I’ve noticed 3 seconds leaves them looking. Gooey

And resin prints DO still have noticeable layers, they’re just much thinner and easily obscured by paint

Again, this is something you can adjust and is a detail vs strength thing. My printer’s default layer height/thickness is 0.050 millimeters and I have NEVER touched it. That’s plenty small for me

And lastly: You gotta clean them

When you print a resin miniature, it’s still been swimming in a vat of liquid resin for hours on end and is gonna have some excess goo on it. You get that off by dunking it in a bath of IPA alcohol aka a bath of 99.9% alcohol. I keep them in that bath for 6 minutes and use a machine made by the same company that makes the printer specifically for the cleaning process, though some people just put the alcohol in a bucket and dunk the mini and out a few times and that works fine too. I am just lazy

OKAY that was a lot, so TLDR, how do I get my 3D prints so smooth?

1. I use a resin/SLA printer specifically designed for printing models

2. I adjust the settings of this printer based on the size/detail of the model

3. I clean the models thoroughly after printing

That’s it! The printer itself is the most important part here, and I’ve seen some BEAUTIFUL stuff come off of FDA printers! I’ve been thinking about investing in one myself one day, but for now, resin is best for what I need.

#3D printing #my minis #dnd minis #D&D #DND #Dungeons and Dragons

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justauthoring · 4 years ago

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Just Let It All Go

Prompt: You’ll never have to pretend around me, okay?

A/N: Just finished rewatching season two with my brother, and my heart already broke for Oikawa until I realized at the very end of the rematch he pushes off on his bad knee and thus this fic was born. Pairing: Oikawa Tooru x F!Reader

“Here.”

Grip gentle, you tug on the bandage, making sure to apply gentle pressure across the wrap as you finish it off. You keep an eye on Oikawa, to make sure it doesn’t hurt too much, but honestly his expression has been pretty neutral for the entirety of it that you’re not sure if you’re even helping any.

“Does that feel alright?” You question, flickering your gaze up to his own.

He shrugs, “it honestly didn’t hurt that much,” he mumbles. And his voice is flat, no air of the amusement that he usually has, but it is the first thing he’s really said to you since he arrived at your doorstep that evening, having left his team.

So, in that sense, it fills you with at least a semblance of relief.

Setting aside the materials you’d gathered, you shake your head; “you pushed yourself too much,” you say simply, avoiding his gaze which you can feel on your back as you rush around your room, gathering the mess you’d made along the way. “I’m just trying to help in any way I can.”

And that catches his attention, blinking him out of his stupor as he watches you push everything away under your bathroom sink. Guilt sinks deep within him when he realizes how dismissive he’s been of you, when truly you were only trying to help in anyway you possibly could. You didn’t understand exactly how the team felt, there was no way you could, but you were hurt for them, upset for them, and somewhere along the way, Oikawa realized he’d forgotten that. Too blinded by his own hurt, he’d ignored the one that had helped him through it all.

And always had.

When you turn back to him, you find yourself somewhat shocked at his gaze so intensely focused on you, coming to a halt with a blink. He’d been practically spaced out since you’d led him quietly up into your room, set him down on your bed and got to work, clearly lost in his own head.

You figured he was replaying the match over again in his head. He usually did after matches, whether they won or lost -- but you figured this one hurt a little bit more because it was a lost he hadn’t been expecting. Because this was the last one he had with his team. Because never once in his three years of high school has ever been able to beat Ushijima, and now, he hadn’t even lost to Shiratorizawa,

“I’m sorry.”

It’s the second thing he’s said to you in the past hour, and it shocks you so deeply that you find yourself at lost, for a good few minutes, on how to even respond. You blink, and then blink again, and he’s simply just staring at you, a deep frown etched on his lips and you can see his eyes are watering but he refuses to let the tears fall.

Even though you know there’s probably nothing he wants more then to just let go.

“I’m not your team,” you whisper, catching yourself out of your stupor as you move towards him. You stop until you’re directly before him, falling to your knees in between his legs as you gaze up at him, barely leaving any room between the two of you as he looks back down at you. “You don’t have to be strong around me, and you certainly have nothing to be sorry about.”

And then you see it, the slight tremble of his shoulders.

“You’ve been trying to help,” he mumbles, “and I’ve been ignoring you.”

Reaching your hands forward, you gently cup his cheeks, shaking your head up at him with a soft smile. “You’re talking to me now,” you whisper, “and that’s all that matters to me. Just... just let me help you, please.”

He hesitates, stilling.

“You don’t have to pretend around me.”

And that’s all it seems to take, because then the tremble returns with even more fervor and he’s sinking into himself and by default you. A sob breaks past his lips, and his forehead falls against your shoulders as you shift, moving to hold him tight against yourself, pressing a hand to the back of his neck, hoping the slight pressure, the knowledge that you’re there is enough for him.

“I was so close...”

You shake your head; “you did amazing, Tooru.” And you say that because you want him to know that that’s all that matters. At least, to you.

You’d never be disappointed in him.

His hands grip the back of your shirt, fisting the material of it tightly as he clutches onto you like you’re his last life line. Like you’re the only keeping him stable in that moment. He holds onto you like you’re sure he’s never done before, depending on you more then he ever has in the past. You know, despite all their words and teasing's, that he was the strong front of his team, and he’d been holding himself back since the match, trying to appear strong for them.

While they’d all fallen apart, he’d held himself together for them.

Now, it was his turn to let go.

Because you’d never want him to put up a front for you. You’d never want him to think he couldn’t depend on you, couldn’t rely on you to be there for him when he was at his worst.

“I’ve got you,” you soothe, voice soft, a whisper and so quiet you’re not even sure he hears. But, he pulls you closer, molding you against himself, and you realize even if he didn’t, he already knows.

And that’s all that matters.

This is just a short fluff piece because as much as I wanted Karasuno to win, my heart can’t help but break for Oikawa and the rest of Seijoh.

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Writeblr Re-Intro: March 2023 Edition

Hi there, fellow readers and writers! I’m Claris (she/her).

I write a wide variety of works including poetry and fiction. I also post book reviews biweekly and fanfics weekly, though expect more of my focus to be on original works this year!

Click here to check out my website! Or, if you want to read a fuller-length version of what I’m up to for this month, click here to read my official March 2023 writing update post!

See this Carrd to find links to my website, other social media, and fanfiction!

Fiction:

Also, "Winner Takes All” will be on sale on Smashwords from March 5th-11th 2023 for their Read An Ebook Week 2023 sale!

Click here to find my book on Smashwords!

Click here to see the whole sale when it shows up!

I’ve also had some short stories and poetry published in various literary magazines and collections, and I hope to have more pieces published this year!

Currently Pitching/Querying:

Current WIPS:

"An Engagement To Die For:” The sequel to “Winner Takes All,” the murder mystery that I self-published last year (June 2022)! I am finally, FINALLY, starting to do more edits again after beta reader rounds have finished!

I also have other novels I’m writing during this time, butttt I won’t tell you what they are yet because they’re very early in the writing process. XD

Fanfiction:

You most likely know of my writing fanfiction for The Last Story, Bravely Default/Second, and Escape The Night.

Check out the posting schedule on my site (or on my Tumblr blog) for what you can expect to see from me!

What I usually post here on Tumblr:

Links to my posted book reviews, and other important news from my official website

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Musings of a writer

Funny writer-related memes

Writing advice that I think can be helpful

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Commentary on video games, fiction novels, and other fandom-related material that I usually don’t share on Twitter/Facebook/my official site.

I hope you enjoy reading my works, whether it be my original fiction, poetry, fanfiction, book reviews, or anything else I share!

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Ask Answers: May 15th Part 2

And here’s the next part of the long answer set of the day!

When will OL: N&F take place? Beginnings and Always took place during summer breaks, will now and forever take place during a fall break or will the characters be going to school at the time of the events we play through?

It takes place over all of the fall season, so school will be happening in OL2. Some events do take place in school, though many times events only start after school is already out for the day, haha.

Hey!! I have kind of a weird question?? I’m sorry if it’s been answered before and I just haven’t seen it but is OL 2 taking place during the same years as OL 1? I’m just curious, thank you for such amazing games!!!

It’s a similar time frame, but not 100% exactly same.

Do you have any idea when the demo for now and forever will be available?

Hopefully this fall! But that’s not a guarantee.

Okay the crime show in Step 2: Growing up. Long blonde hair, police station, crime series? Was it The Closer? Because I’m the same age as MC and Cove and my mom was constantly watching that when I was 13. 😂

Haha, yeah! The Closer and, to a lesser degree, Medium were the kind of shows I was referencing there. My mom also used to watch those back in the day.

Hey um this might be an odd question but if the setting of OL: N&F is fall/autumn, what country or city will it take because my mind tells me it is either Poland or Canada. Also I can't wait for the game I am hyped

It’s set in the USA again. We’d like to be able to have cameos and that’s easiest to do if the OL games take place in the same country.

Is it possible for the PC of OL to have non-seriously dated other people in the in between years even if they’ve had a consistent crush on Cove?

You can causally date Baxter in Step 3 if you get his DLC and then ultimately choose Cove in Step 4. If you mean off-screen people, it doesn’t really come up, but you can certainly headcanon that. The game never says Cove is the only partner you’ve ever had.

Is there going to be a Kickstarter for Now and Forever as well? For like voiced names and stuff again? Didn’t find B&A until after it was released and I’d really love the opportunity to hear my name in the game 🥺

Yeah, we are gonna have a Kickstarter with getting a voiced name as a reward! Though, it will be more expensive than it was for OL1. I feel bad to raise the price but we realized too late the first time around that it was being super undersold for the amount of work it took, aha.

Do you know how much the remaining DLC for OL will cost? (Step 4, Derek, Baxter)

Step 4: Free

Wedding DLC: $2.99USD

Derek DLC: $4.99USD

Baxter DLC: $4.99USD

Has an artist for the new position been picked yet?! I'm super excited for the new game!

We did fill that spot. Thank you so much for taking the time to apply!

hmmm what would it take to get each of the XOXO jerk squad to feel the need to hug you?

They’d have to first like you a fair amount, otherwise the most you’d get is maybe a pat on the shoulder. If they were attached, they might hug you if you broke down crying or if you gave them super good news.

Unless it’s Shiloh, of course. If you want a hug you only have to ask!

May i ask how the Derek DLC will work? I believe that there aren’t any memories in step 4 and doesnt derek’s dlc take place during that step? So will the dlc add memories? Thank you!

Derek’s DLC will add five Moments to Step 2 (a new page will appear on that screen if you get the DLC). Then in Step 4 you’ll have to choose between playing the default epilogue or going through the Derek romance story.

Is the pc version on itch,io different from the steam version? Like an offline one or something?

Steam has achievements, but that’s about it. Both can be played offline, if you prefer.

I've been wondering this for awhile, what determines if cove winds up with a ponytail in step 3? I've done multiple runs with different MCs with varying hairstyles. Or does it have to do with a particular moment in step 2?

I’m afraid I can’t say exact choices that determine things. But generally it’s preference based options in the Step before that decide those things.

Any Floret Bond updates?

No, the artist had to leave the project and it’s been on-hold. I’m not sure if I want to try working just with what we have or replacing it all entirely. The design is a bit too specific for us to easily find someone who could mimic it. Hopefully we’ll work things out later, though.

In step 3 is Cove's plan always to stay in sunset bird?

Yeah. He is never ready at 18-years-old to make a big life change.

I love your content! If it's alright to ask, you answered in a previous ask about how Jeremy was too particular with what he likes his types to be romanceable with just any MC and it's sort of got me wondering.. What /are/ his types and/or preferences and such? Sorry if it's a lot!

Jeremy likes stubborn jerks and will not date someone who’s sweet or even generally a decent person, haha.

uh, excuse me if you said this somewhere before, but how will step 4 be actually? Will it he like an actual step and have moments and dlc and all? Or will it be more like a long epilogue of some sort?

Will the step 4, the wedding and extra routes dlcs be paid too? Im just confused, sorry if im asking too much

Step 4 is only an epilogue, so it’s just a long series of scenes one after the other rather than a collection of Moments you can choose from.

The Step 4 epilogue is free, the wedding DLC, Derek DLC, and Baxter DLC cost money.

i’m not sure how much of the wedding dlc you have planned already, or if this would be to spoilery, but what kind of wedding traditions will be included? i keep thinking about how flustered cove would get over a garter toss & was wondering if we’d see a scene like that haha. obviously no worries if it’s not included, i’ll enjoy literally anything cove related

I don’t know for sure yet, haha. Right now we’re focused on the parts before the big day. We’ll see how many scene alterations we can include for the wedding itself later on.

Hello! Firstly, thank you for creating such an amazing game like OL, and I couldn’t be more excited for OL2! Out of curiosity, are you looking for any writers to come on for OL2 or are you all pretty much set in that department? Just thought I’d shoot my shot haha but I’m still excited regardless ^^!

We will be hiring writers for OL2 later this year! Thank you for the interest.

Will we be blessed with a spin-off Yandere Cove, like XOXO Blood Droplets?

Sadly, no. It’s a shame but there’s not enough time to keep making OL1 bonus/spin-off content.

How is Q pronounced?

I’m afraid Q’s full name hasn’t been publicly announced yet so I can’t answer here (Q and T are the first letters of the names for the new LIs in Our Life: Now & Forever).

Question; is the steam version getting a Mac update? I purchased the dlc there thinking it had Mac support without realizing it and just wondered if I’d need to refund it to purchase on itch.io 😭

I’m really sorry, you will need to get a refund from Steam. We do hope to have it there for Steam eventually, but have no idea of when it’ll happen. Apple requires special notarization to be an officially accepted app for their devices. We don’t have that. Steam requires having that, Itch will let you release it as an non-notarized third party app. That’s why Itch is the only place that has the Mac version right now.

would you mind posting outfit sheets for Cove in every step? it would make things a lot easier for us artists. it would save a lot of time spent looking for references

I think we did do the earlier steps when they were finished way back in 2019 (this game took a long time to make, aha), but we can probably repost them sometime!

In our life n&f, will we be able to get into qprs/will there be more options in regards to having deep platonic relationships with the love interests? Because as an aroace individual, it would be great if there could also be emphasis on platonic love so that it's more aspec inclusive.

It’s a little hard to say at this point. There may not be things like a wedding DLC for OL2 and so the relationship for platonic and romantic feelings might not go as far as it did in the first game. We’ll kind of have to see how much we can do based on timeframe/budget constraints that will only be set near the end of the year. But we will be keeping things like that in mind at least.

hi! i really really like your game and im absolutely in love with it! i cant wait to try your other games like xoxo droplet and future OL NF :))

during the step 3 erands moment i got curious, which fudge flavor is his favorite? it seems like he likes all of them, but which 4 do you think he would like best?

also i noticed that in some playthroughs cove would let me give him a piggy back ride, and in some he wouldn't, how come?

how does your choices affect cove's interests or looks? i replayed the game without changing any choices but i got cove to look different, is it just random?

thank you!

Cove’s favorite flavors are ones with nuts and that are fruity! But he appreciates them all. Whether or not you can give him a piggyback ride depends on if your MC is fit/large enough to hold a muscular 6-foot-tall beach boy, haha.

Cove’s appearance does depend on choices and it’s generally tied to choices that are preference based rather than emotion/action based, such as which key chain you pick in Step 1.

Is it possible for cove to reject MC's proposal at the end of step 3?

Nope. He’ll always accept.

hi! i was wondering how heavily the side characters will be featured in the our life wedding dlc? obviously it'll be cove & mc focused, but i was thinking it'd be sweet if we could take lizzie dress / suit shopping or dance with cliff at the wedding or something.

The side characters are there about as often as they are in normal events. So, it’s clearly focused on Cove but he’s not the only person you have any meaningful moments with.

When will responses be sent out to applicants?

I’m afraid we don’t send responses out to all applications, only ones we’re interested in offering the position to. Not everyone likes rejection emails and the amount of applications is too high to contact them all to say we’re not hiring them. We post updates on the job page when a position has news. Right now we’ve filled every role that was open.

Is there also going to be the option to keep your relationships with the love interests platonic in Our Life: Now and Forever? That's something I really appreciate in Our Life: Beginnings and Always

Yeah! OL will never force you to end up in a romantic relationship with someone.

I was wondering, in the Step 3 Happiness moment, what are the different fishes Cove can compare MC to? I got "you'd be a paradise fish, because being with you is paradise," but my friend got "you'd be an angelfish." Are there more variations?

He says paradise fish if you’re a couple, angelfish if he’s just crushing, and then a royal dottyback/queenfish/emperor tetra (based on your gender) if he likes the MC platonicly.

Hello! So, in one of the Step 3 DLCs, Cove's arm was gone. I think it was to show him putting his arm behind his back. But if that wasn't the case, did it get yeeted?

Thanks for letting us know. That was an error we tried to fix a little while back. When did you make the save file you were playing? If it was older that might be why it happened. Or maybe the error wasn’t fully fixed after all.

Asking for your opinion, but do you think Cove would at all be into ABBA? Because all I could imagine during the car trip in step 3 was him and the MC belting to Mamma Mia.

Haha, yeah, there’d definitely be some ABBA songs he was into.

So throughout the game, Cove can develop different interests depending on the player’s choices; does this mean that he can have different careers in Step 4? Or his is line of work in adulthood never mentioned at all?

He can have different career paths in Step 4!

Hi!! I'm so so sorry if this has been asked before but I just acquired knowledge about the so famous nsfw dlc for OL and nearly chocked on my bubblegum 💀💀💀 So, my real inquiry is if that specific moment will have any kind of impact at some point of the fourth step OR if it will just be treated as a side-story-ish “what if” scenario.Also, is there any chance there'll be something similar for Step 4? Haha jk,,, unless 😳Questions apart let me thank you profoundly for making the best visual novel I've ever played 😭 Really really looking forward the epilogue and OL2 💕 Have a nice day

It’s just a bonus side story that’s fully separate from the main game.

It would be nice to have one for Step 4 too, but I sadly don’t see us having time to actually do it. I don’t know, if people are still asking for more OL1 content several months from now it might be doable and worth doing.

I'd just like to ask, when is Baxter's birthday :0 -- I'm really curious esp with their zodiac signs so ;w;

I don’t know, haha. Maybe I’ll come up with one someday.

Please help!! I bought the Step 3 DLC but I still have no idea how to get to where you can propose to Cove - any tips?

How do I get the option to propose to Cove at the end of the game?

You can click HERE for a discussion on that.

I love that Miranda and Terry are getting together! I'm curious if you have canon sexualities for them? Also just wanted to say how much I love OL and how much joy it brings me everytime I play it <3

Terry likes ladies and Miranda likes dudes!

ngl Step 4 Terry's design reads like y'all see trans guys as their assigned gender more than you see them as men to me (a trans guy)... like maybe if he isn't heavily dysphoric, I could see it, but everything you've said about him doesn't line up with that. Even then, immediate warning bells go off in my head looking at him. I wouldn't have touched the game if I saw him ahead of time.

I’m sorry you aren’t comfortable with the way the design looks. The situation with Terry is that he’s now open about who he is, but the body he was born with is still physically the same. He only came out recently as an adult and hasn’t gone through any treatments/procedures yet (his chest is flatter because he wears a binder). However, even though his body hasn’t transitioned at the point Step 4 happens, no one treats him as anything other than the guy he is. Having a trans character who’s identity is supported/respected from the start is what we’re going for in this case. But what we’re doing with Terry isn’t the only trans content we’ve ever had/ever will have in the future.

how would baxter react to bae pyoun and vice versa? and can you please detailly explain both love interests personalities from our life 2: now and forever? i was just curious, sorry for dumb question!!

I imagine it’d be pretty opposite experiences, haha. Bae would initially think Baxter is pushy and thoughtless, but would quickly realize, oh, he’s instead a soft, considerate boy. Very cute. Baxter would first be struck with the impression that Bae is charming and gentlemanly, but then would realize that, no, he’s a sarcastic asshole. And I’m afraid we can’t reveal the personalities for the next game yet.

Sorry if you've already answered this, but I have a question about the patreon exclusive moment you're working on. I was wondering if it's mainly going to be CGs or if it's mostly character sprites + backgrounds with some CGs.

Either way, thank you for doing the Lord's work and not only making Cove, but making this bonus moment as well 😌😌😌

It’s mostly sprites/backgrounds with two CGs!

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