#TeamWork Makes The DreamWork

[livelovecaliforniadreams]

2x2 | 3x1

[chaoticsilver]

I love reading discussions and further explanations on wei yings cultivation

[butchdiaz]

me looking at the tags on the edit like i was the one that made it

it wouldn't be here without u fr

[magicmagica]

I clench my fist in rage anytime someone willfully ignores scientific fact because ~uwu this is more fun though~ when the science is actually really fucking cool and way more inspired

And I don't mean just having little theories and beliefs that personally make you happy and the world brighter for you I mean straight up denying scientific fact because it ruins your made up perception of the world

[starregulus]

Omg we actually did it folks. There's a tie

Character, book, and author names under the cut

Andrew Minyard- All for the Game by Nora Sakavic

Neil Josten- All for the Game by Nora Sakavic

[avocado62524]

Can I color your lineart? I'm sorry, I know this is kind of insensitive to ask. I just really love your art

Oh heck yeah! I would be honored!

Knock yourself out bro

Have fun

[aquaticgiggles]

Wanna form a coalition?

Yes!

[mayxo-hxh]

i love how illumi and hisoka are freak by nature x freak by act. like hisoka could 100% be a normal person if he chose to be one day but illumi couldn't act normal even if he tried

Hisoka is the guy that makes a conscious effort for people to perceive him as a disgusting freak every single day but Illumi doesnt even have to try. he just is. he exists and people are weirded the fuck out by him. Even hisoka agrees too like 😭😭😭😭

[mr-arcturus]

@sweet-lildemon with the assist!

so who...

who tryna be friends

🥺

👉🏼👈🏼

[spopbigbang]

And that, my friends, is a wrap on the 4th Anniversary SPOP Big Bang! 

We had just under forty brand new fanfics and fanart go up over the last week (with a few latecomers still to come), so many beautiful works of art and amazing stories!

In many cases, people went above and beyond with multiple works of art and multi-chapter fanfics much higher than the word count minimum and we can't thank our wonderful participating artists and writers enough for not just being wonderful to work with, but also sharing your beautiful creations and love of SPOP with everyone!

A big thank you also to the mods of the SPOP Creative Flex discord for letting us use their space to run this event and helping with the influx of new people who joined for the event. And of course a big thanks to everyone who has shared and interacted with the stuff made for the Big Bang to encourage our fandom creators! 

If you missed anything posted this week, you can find everything in the Big Bang Collection on AO3 as linked below.

Many of the stories are still on going so make sure you subscribe and enjoy the new content as it trickles out.

Happy finale-versary everyone!  

<3 your Big Bang mod, @tippenfunkaport

[creativepup]

*marge voice*

WHEEEERES MYY BITCHEEES

A vote for Mary and HE is a vote for

Characters who keep the PCs live interesting! (And vice versa, lol)

Masters of the quip!

Fancy outfits and fun DM voices!

Characters with a soundtrack!

Celebrating two NPCs at once!! :O How cool is that!

The TTRPG NPC Tournament FINAL MATCHUP: The Shrike vs. Mary Byram & HE

Images are in the order of the poll! Image ID included, click to see the full image please!

More about each NPC below the cut!

Character 1

Name: The Shrike Party: The Fosters Relationship to party: Mom, stepmom, former boss, current leader

What makes them the best NPC: She's a thousands-of-years-old gnomish planar-physics prodigy from the future. She's divorced. She's engaged. She misses her wife. She's an absentee mom and she's mom of the year. She bakes the best scones in the world. She will shoot you with a harpoon without hesitation. She invented robotics. She loves prime numbers. She built her own legs. She sold her soul to a dubious and unknowable god in order to save her species' future. She's even a lesbian. The Shike. Bwaaaa

Quote: "YOU DON'T GET TO BEAT ME AT THIS, MOTHERFUCKER. WILL YOU MARRY ME?"

To learn more about The Shrike, check out the extra propaganda in her tag here!

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Character(s) 2*

*Due to an agreement between the parties during a tie very shortly before the polls closed (and due to it being the semifinal round of the tournament), Mary Byram and HE, though not from the same campaign, move forward as a team. Both descriptions are listed below in the order of their images above.

Name: Mary Byram Party: Ambiscade Gang Relationship to party: Coworker, divorcee

What makes them the best NPC: Mary Byram is living proof that the song “No Children” by The Mountain Goats doesn’t just have to be about romantic relationships gone wrong. She’s a bright red tiefling rogue with a storied past, currently working for a guild called the Thinfingers alongside one of the party members. Previously, she worked with a tiefling rights movement called Hellflame, but something happened there that she doesn’t really talk about. She’s still passionate about both the movement and the group, though.

Our bard lovingly calls her “Mare-Bear.” She hates this. She’s a day drinker. She’s exhausted always. She cares so much but will never admit it unless under duress. I think she genuinely thinks that god cursed her by metaphorically putting her in a get-along shirt with our rogue PC. Their dynamic allowed our party to coin the term “Coworker Divorce” except they’re literally not allowed to actually get rid of each other. She is also constantly saddled with the skater-pilled rogue who was also submitted to the bracket, so she’s usually outnumbered when it comes to harebrained schemes. She’s largely anti-antics, but is down for some antics if she's in control of them. She’s a mastermind and usually gives the help bonus action either by telling people what they fucked up or by telling them NOT to fuck something up. She deserves a break she’ll simply never get.

Quote: "Thoughts?" -the warlock, asking Mary about a proposed plan. "...More than you. Apparently." -Mary

To learn more about Mary, check out the extra propaganda in her tag here!

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Name: HE Party: The Misdemeanor Mateys Relationship to party: Businessman, aggravating party stalker, final boss

What makes them the best NPC: Mysterious tiny man with static for a head, and the loudest screechiest voice you can imagine (DM once blew out their vocal chords because of him). Levitates and teleports at will, and can pop objects in and out of existence. Runs a business granting magical favors. Originally tried to hire the party to help his business but the group said "fuck no". Now regularly pops in to nag, cause trouble, or play meme songs on a calliope, and occasionally provides useful information. HE controls an alternate dimension called the Mercantile Pile full of items from different times and places, including lots of modern-day technology (unlike the D&D campaign setting). He can be summoned by writing out his name. His calling card is a 7 of Spades, which he can also use to influence the world & cast spells remotely. HE mainly wears business suits & suspenders, but has also appeared in a hazmat suit (riding a tricycle), turtleneck sweater and thigh holster, wetsuit with suspenders painted on, sequin jacket with '69' on the back, peacock burlesque, and nurse drag outfit. He once killed 20 guards with a snap of his fingers. He also destroyed a walkman with a flamethrower. Implied to be the father of the ultra-powerful kid whose primary pastime is handing out enchanted "friendship nuggets" [chicken]. His #1 business competitor is Michael's Wonder Emporium. Eventually turns out to be one of the most central characters to the story.

Quote: "STAY OFF MY THRONE!"

"You're going to call me when you need me!"

To learn more about HE, check out the extra propaganda in his tag here!

[hernando-valdez]

Listen Here (tracklist below)

@lylasalazar

Back to December (Taylor's Version) - Taylor Swift

The Harold Song - Kesha

The Great War - Taylor Swift

If We Never Met - John K ft. Kelsea Ballerini

Save Me - Noah Kahan

Unsaid Emily - Julie and the Phantoms

Hits Different - Taylor Swift

How Do I Do This - Kelsea Ballerini

Dress - Taylor Swift

Cover You - Kelsy Karter & The Heroines

You - Miley Cyrus

Labyrinth - Taylor Swift

Feelings - Lauv

Rose Colored Lenses - Miley Cyris

Lavender Haze - Taylor Swift

Forget Me - Lewis Capaldi

Afterglow - Taylor Swift

Thick and Thin - LANY

Ruin The Friendship - Demi Lovato

Cruel Summer - Taylor Swift

Never Be Me - Miley Cyrus

Heat Waves - Glass Animals

National Anthem - Lana Del Rey

Burning House - Cam

Gravity - Sara Bareilles

Please Don't Go - Mike Posner

Close To Me - Ellie Goulding, Diplo & Sawe Lee

Mateo - Tove Lo

Please Don't Say You Love Me - Gabrielle Aplin

Let Her Go - Passenger

No Control - One Direction

You Found Me - The Fray

Renegade - Big Red Machine ft. Taylor Swift

She Will Be Loved - Maroon 5

Jealous - Labrinth

Somewhere With You - Kenny Chesney

Back To You - Selena Gomez

Hypnotic - Zella Day

Jackie Onassis - ELIO

Adore You - Harry Styles

Cartier - Bazzi

Boyfriend - Ariana Grande ft Social House

So It Goes... - Taylor Swift

Teenage Dream - Katy Perry

Right Hand - Drake

Kiss Me - Ed Sheeran

Call It What You Want - Taylor Swift

Someone To You (Acoustic) - BANNERS

Never Say Never - The Fray

One & Only - Oliver Tree

Cherry - Fletcher ft. Hayley Kiyoko

Curious - Hayley Kiyoko

Love Like This - Zayn

Slut! (Taylor's Version) - Taylor Swift

[taylortaylortaylor13]

Listen friends, if we can pester Taylor into releasing 10 minute All Too Well and Snow on the Beach (feat more Lana), we can pester her to add “Hey kids, spelling is fun!” Back into Me!

[grinningjaws]

i like a person that can stand up for themselves and take care of themselves. cause i can’t even be bothered to get fuckin’ algae off my ass i’m not about to go defending someone all the damn time

[little-earthquakes-rp]

don't tell anyone about this . ( for sasha for his werewolf verse )

What had they done?

A pungent metallic smell filled the air, and despite hearing his words she couldn't stop staring down at the body–or what was left of it. The scent caused her stomach to twist. Magic unintentionally seeped from her as a wind whirled through the trees causing limps to bend, thin branches to snap, and leaves to be carried off into the night sky. Finally, the bass of his voice cut through the anxious self-chatter, and she looked up at him as her glossy green eyes met his, "Who am I going to tell? I'm technically an accomplice." The striking notion settled in.

Finally, realizing she was anchored to his arm, she let go and stepped back almost tripping on part of the mangled torso. Realizing the wind was her doing she whispered an apology, "Sorry" and lifted a hand. Immediately it stopped and returned to an eerily tranquil night.

The current climate between the factions was grim, wolf and witch relations were at their lowest. They had been warring with one another for the past few years. The two of them shouldn't even be standing there together, and definitely not with another witch's body scattered at their feet.

"What do we do now?" She prayed to the gods he knew because this was a first.

@razorfst

[mystxmomo]

For what it's worth, Cari (that being @/pansythoughts) has been giving me credit because a lot of things with deconstruction is rooted in my conception point, but she came in and within a week started putting a lot of ground work into building up a proper setting with like. Stakes. I don't think that's smth that should go undervalued or uncredited, even though I know she's having a lot of fun with it.