#a non exhaustive list

[rohirric-hunter]

In LotRO when your Dread level increases there's this very brief full-screen flash that happens, and unfortunately I've honed in on that as my tell for when a wraith spawns on Angmar. As a result, whenever my Dread level increases, even when I'm on other servers, I have this Oh Fuck moment that's comprised of a full-body twitch and my brain automatically checking my skill cooldowns and trying to analyze my strategy and adjust it for another very powerful combatant (very weird sensation when I'm not actually in combat). I think this probably enhances my experience, as seven years' worth of playing this game has left me in many cases a bit jaded to things that are designed to freak you out. Eventually when I become more comfortable with the wraiths it will go away again, but I think right now I'm a bit more in tune with my character. I should definitely replay Vol. I while this reaction is still fresh

[cricketnationrise]

Happy nice ask day!!

What are your favorite tropes to write?

Thank you 💜💜💜

Some of my favorite tropes to write in no particular order (they are also, conveniently, tropes I love to read)

Oblivious pining best friends to lovers

Grumpy one loves the sunshine one

Falling in love with a stranger through writing letters/texts/social media

The sunshine one can and will flip to the most dangerous person in the room if someone threatens the grumpy one

Temporary, anesthesia-induced amnesia and then they hit on their partner as if for the first time

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phlonde era

[trynot-moved]

PLANETS WITH TWIN SUNS OR TWIN MOONS

[pollyanna-nana]

Louie isn’t evil.

Or: what Pikmin 4 tells us about his character.

BIG WARNING FOR PIKMIN 4 SPOILERS! (and the rest of the series)

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I want to preface this by saying that I am in no way trying to be the end-all, be-all of character interpretations, but Pikmin 4 to me, at least, confirms the suspicions I’ve had since playing Pikmin 2 and 3 all those years ago that Louie ISN’T secretly evil, or possessed, or whatever else. He’s just… Louie. And I think that’s interesting in and of itself.

1. Olimar himself vouches for him, and clearly doesn’t think he’s a bad person.

Say what you will, but I’m inclined to think Olimar is a decent judge of character. Clearly he’s worked with Louie for enough time to see that while he’s not very good at his job, he’s not intentionally so— at least not in a malevolent way (will get more into this later). He also wants you to forgive him for Olimar’s sake, which can be read as self-sacrificing (as Olimar is known to be) but I also think hints at the soft spot he has for Louie.

It's also worth noting that he states during a end-of-day conversation that he told Louie that, since he's a new employee, he should do everything Olimar does... including throw castaways into the onion. Interesting that Louie took this so literally, but it does provide an explanation for why he kidnapped the Koppaites beyond "he's evil and crazy".

2. He really, REALLY loves his grandma.

Like, wow. He talks about her SO MUCH both in his Piklopedia entries and also elsewhere in the game. It's interesting. Worth noting is that he never mentions any other family members- unlike Olimar, who talks about his wife and each of his children independently. I've said this before, but the content of a lot of these entries implies to me that Louie was mainly raised by his grandma, likely since birth. And given some of her emails in Pikmin 2, assuming they're also canon to Pikmin 4's timeline... Well, Louie certainly had an interesting upbringing. But he clearly loves her all the same.

3. He has a mischievous streak and tends to do things on impulse.

This was already fairly obvious from the previous games, but I think it's worth noting that this game confirms that he's... would immature be the right word? In any regard, he doesn't seem to see himself as a "grown-up"- when in all likelihood he is. Personally, as a 22-year-old, I find that pretty relatable as I often think of myself as younger when in reality I am by all definitions an adult. This, along with his grandma still being around, makes it pretty much certain that Louie is a lot younger than Olimar and the president, likely in his early to mid twenties. Being a bit of a goofball isn't really out of the ordinary, all things considered.

THAT BEING SAID, he's clearly capable of practicing self-restraint when he wants to. What he says here about the red Pikmin is pretty significant, since we know he's willing to eat just about anything- but clearly he has some reservations about creatures that are friendly and helpful. Which leads to...

4. He loves dogs and fluffy things.

Same. But he doesn't even consider eating Moss, Oatchi or the Ancient Sirehound, showing that his creature-eating habits stop at things he recognizes as useful. He clearly also holds affection for things that are soft and fuzzy, and says as much.

5. He is so autism.

He plays with fidget toys. He loves certain textures and sounds. This guy is stimming all over PNF-404!!! I think this also lends some explanation for why his behavior is what it is- things like taking Olimar's suggestion to do as he does super literally even after crashing on an alien planet, his hyperfixation on cooking and tendency not to communicate and incorrectly interpret situations (thinking the Koppaites are kidnappers in 3, running away from you in 4). He could even be low or no empathy as well, explaining why it takes a hot minute to get him to understand why people are upset with him about something.

Interestingly this game also makes it clear that Louie wants to live on the planet, or at least thought he did while you were chasing him down, which makes a lot of sense when you consider that he doesn't really seem to fit in back on Hocotate. I, too, wish to run away to an alien world with all of the things that I like and no other people, so I get you, Louie.

6. He hates his boss and his job, and the golden pikpik carrot incident was likely premeditated.

This probably looks bad, but honestly? As a fellow work-hating anti-capitalist schmuck I get it. The president is for all intents and purposes a huge asshole, from sending Olimar straight back to the planet after selling his ship to not caring that Louie got left behind, just wanting to find the rest of the treasures. I doubt he is very kind to his employees, and doesn't seem very good at running the business. Definitely a funny character, but if he were my boss I would absolutely want to punt him into the sun.

From some other entries he clearly wants to sell certain things to accrue money, but it's for things like getting better kitchen tools and following his dream to have his own cooking show. Clearly being a freight driver isn't what Louie actually wants to do with his life, and he could not give less of a shit about what happens to the company. Very short-sighted on his part, but also again, yeah I get you Louie.

7. He... doesn't like the color red for some reason.

Honestly, I'm not even really sure what to make of this. Is it because it reminds him of the Hocotate ship? Or does he just not like the color? Would be very interesting considering that it's Olimar's signature color. Perhaps that's at least part of why he attacks you in Pikmin 2- though that's speculation for another day.

Also funny to me is his comments on the black-colored treasures. We know blue is his favorite color, but I guess he's also a bit of a goth at heart. Lol.

In conclusion.

I think Louie isn't written or intended to be evil, and Pikmin 4's portrayal of him was intentionally written to confirm this. He's just, as some have said, an agent of chaos, but that doesn't make him a bad person. Just an autistic 20-something working a shitty job he doesn't care about, who loves his grandma and has a mischievous streak and a hyperfixation on food. At least from what I can interpret, ymmv!

[hbmmaster]

really specific hypothetical but ok imagine the next 2d mario game is just called "Super Mario Bros." then a number, like what they did with Mario Kart 7. here's the vibes different numbers they could pick for that title would have :)

Super Mario Bros. 5: finally, this series was almost getting Too original. time for a return to basics!

Super Mario Bros. 4: the same thing but like ignoring super mario world

Super Mario Bros. 10: pretending the titles made sense all along

Super Mario Bros. 13: that idea again but they remembered super mario land

Super Mario Bros. 7: actively trying to cause problems with this title

Super Mario Bros. 2: succeeding at causing problems with this title

Super Mario Bros. 36: the sequel to mario 35

[creekfiend]

there is a Rule in Glimmer's head that goes "if anyone does Silly Actions I have to kiss them" and Silly Actions include such things as

laughing especially loudly or hard

wiggling

doing a little dance

using a silly voice

waggling your eyebrows at her like Groucho Marx

[ghost-of-diogenes]

i heard it was bi visibility, here are some bi favourites

[clairenatural]

i also think that cas as a character fundamentally feels like he doesn't Belong and that's something they did accidentally but can be interpreted as an allegory for multiple different experiences that all resonate with people. Misha has talked about how he wasn't intending him to be Not Like Other Angels, all the angels were supposed to be like that, they just. didn't end up doing that. And because it wasn't intentional at first I think the angel/human cas debate/endgame/storylines resonate differently to different people who relate to it in different ways. Outside of the debate of what should/would most likely happen in canon I've seen a cas actively choosing to be a man be important to people for gender reasons. I've also seen a human!cas who chooses to be human be important as an allegory for leaving a toxic family and choosing your own found family. And I also see angel!cas be important to people as an allegory for neurodivergency and the idea that he should be accepted as an angel the way he is, that there's nothing "wrong" with him as he is. he's such a beautiful complex character and i think people connect with lots of different aspects of him and idk i think it's really cool. i love castiel

[jccatstudios]

I absolutely love your adapting of Six of Crows. What scene would you most be looking forward to illustrating?

Oooooooh that is quite the question. So many scenes to choose from. Before I make my big long list, just as a disclaimer, I'm only planning to finish Chapter 3 right now. Everything that comes after (especially scenes way later in the book) is up in the air. No promises with Chapter 4 either. Also, not including CK on this list because then I'd be writing all night. That being said... here are some scenes that instantly come to mind:

Matthias introduction! I enjoy his character more and more each time I read, and that fight with the wolves he has is such a great was to meet him and know what he's about. Also the scene where Inej trips him haha

Chapter 10: Inej. The Tante Heleen encounter is so visceral. There's a lot of scenes I wouldn't describe as fun to draw because of their content, but they'd be fun to draw in the sense that I'd have a fair amount of creative problem-solving to get the emotional effect across

Wesper tag team fight on the docks

Eyeball scene. Eyeball scene. Eyeball scene!!! Like imagine the impact panel: Kaz's and Oomen's silhouettes, white on a black background, a dynamic arc of blood between Kaz's hand and Oomen's face

Inej's interactions with Nina, Jesper, and Kaz on the boat. Especially the life debt scene

The little scene where they're passing the book binoculars around and Nina makes fun of Kaz? That part is so dear to me

Wagon scene and Kaz's backstory. Honestly, everyone's backstory. I'm a One Piece fan, what can I say

Inej climbing the incinerator shaft and realizing her dream!!!

Matthias's "betrayal." Absolutely legendary cliffhanger

Chapter 38: Kaz. Imagine a full splash page of him so far away, the rest of the page filled with just water, silent. And the feeding the crows scene! The lighting effects are incredible in my mind, trust on that one

Jesper, Inej, and Wylan piloting the tank! Never before have I wanted to draw mechanical details so badly

What would drawing Nina's POV be like when she's on parem? I envision lots of little panels detailing out all the things she can see and experience now

"I will have you without armor" but also the scene between Inej and Nina at the start of that chapter? I forgot about it on my first read, but I recently listened to that part again and it's so sweet

Pekka Rollins. I just want to draw him.

[uncanny-tranny]

I need everybody to love their smiles. To the people with crooked smiles, with yellow or missing teeth (hell, even no teeth!), to the people whose smiles are huge, to the people who have half-smiles/awkward/crooked smiles because of face paralysis, to people with smiles that make their eyes crinkle or disappear: your smile is so amazing. You are wearing your happiness on your face, and that is so raw, so radiant, and so intrinsically human that there is nothing to hate about it.

There is nothing wrong with your smile or your happiness. I hope you can give your genuine smile with no fear. You deserve that

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wiggles

[tanadrin]

Red - places which have lent their names to cheeses

Green - places which have lent their names to breeds of dog

Yellow - places which have lent their name to types of cloth

[rustedleopard]

Clover's character is like:

They willingly jump into Mt. Ebott armed with only a toy gun, a wanted poster, and the desire to make things right for the five human SOULs. A good portion of their dialogue responses are just silence. They make puns and wordplay and clever jokes to themself. They'll respect Pops's privacy and wave goodbye even though Pops is just a balloon with a face drawn on it. If Flowey calls them Gunhat, they might just roll with it. They spare Martlet if they fight her, even in a No Mercy Run, just because she surrenders. They "borrow" a steel buckle from a cubby and 30G from someone's laundry that's left to dry. Tacky neon green pants are their favorite! Decibat will recognize Clover as a Sentinel of Silence if spared without shooing and El Bailador calls them one too. They move without making a sound. Their hat is raggedy and was sewn together with a patch when they jumped into the Underground. They have mixed feelings about being kidnapped by Starlo and pulled into Wild East shenanigans. The uncomfortable couch in the Feisty Five's shack brings back unfortunate memories but they still fall asleep within seconds when laying on it. Their favorite TV channel is static. Blackjack notes that they have good character and will serve them despite not being a fan of humans. The last time they washed themself was when they fell into a puddle. Axis calls their face one of the most expressionless that he's ever seen. They squeak like a dog toy when manhandled. They wish they could draw well. They'll eat bleach-scented plants that were scraped off a wall and non-edible things and stuff found in the garbage, yet not even they are brave enough to try a moldy pizza. Their duties back home included doing the dishes, but they'd never did it without being told! They have very few attachments to their life on the Surface. They know how to cook eggs (with pepper!) and instant noodles. They'll dance their heart out on the dancefloor (they're not very good at it). They prefer cats over dogs! They like cinnamon candy over butterscotch! Their go-to insult is to call someone a weenie. They're not determined enough to control the timeline but they're also too stubborn to just lay down and let their SOUL be absorbed.

No matter what, if Martlet offers them a place to stay, then the only option is yes.

[byunbaekhyunie]

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