#am i gonna do the fancast thing??? ya probable

[robobee]

@ skulduggery pleasant fandom, send me some rad/Iconic(TM) valkyrie quotes

i’m planning on doing something so... yk, any of valkyrie cain’s lines y’all really like or whatever 

[adamnsey]

for ya raven cycle ask meme because your takes are steamin hot, 13 & 29

13. A character you dislike/hate? 

to be absolutely fair maggie makes it a lil hard to hate even the villanous characters as she gives them all (i think) charismatic traits and usually exposition of some sort ....but im gonna have to say, i really have never liked Kavinsky, i know I KNOW theres his thing with ronan and he’s repressed yes yes i get it but guess whose also repressed ??? ronan!!!!!! guess who is not (usually) that much of an asshole and abusive and mean???? ronan!!!!!!! like i just think Kav is not the best. as a character, very interesting and i understand necessary to ronan’s plot maybe, but as a person, like he is terrible lol. also do not super care for Niall Lynch, esp after reading cdth. not the best daddy in my humble opinion. goes without saying i would gladly rip every single one of R*bert Parrish’s teeth out if i got the chance. also on that note i dont like Gansey’s dad either !!!! he made that comment on adam and is probably conservative!! no good dads in this book, expect maybe Blue’s who is a tree. but i digress 

29. Do you have fancasts for any characters?

just finished I am not okay with this and my blue fancast is most DEFINTELY now Sofia Bryant, i think she’d make a wonderful Blue :D and like everyone else i also think Lydia Graham would be an incredible blue hehe

i dont even know this bitchs name but i saw this photograph by Richard Avedon and immediately i was like That’s Ronan so here it is:

like this was taken in the 90s so obviously its not a realitsic fancast but like this dude looks like a ronan adam mixture but heavy on the ronan and i just think its PERFECT. also reece king was an original ronan fancast and i stil stand by it

adam i find it hard to have fancasts for because he looks specific but also vague in my mind..... i’d want someone with really wideset eyes, and also delicate looking..... rarely do i see a pic and think thats Adam!! so i’ll hav to get back to u on that..... Gansey is more or less the same. im sorry i know thats boring hjshjhfjdk but i’ve never rlly been super into fancasts. always prefer fanart of the characters 

thank YOUUUU for this ask

ASK ME RAVEN CYCLE QUESTIONS!

[entiish]

Hi, same anon! I meant like the adult actors playing underage characters re: people not writing minors, like all the riverdale actors even circa s1 sjshdhdhdf but by darker themes I meant like Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon and the like. Like notably, I remember someone making a gif pack of Emilia Clarke as Daenerys and their rules say not to use their gifs for taboo topics, but unfortunately due to who she plays, Dany does have a relationship with her nephew, though it’s waaaaay different from House of the Dragon with Daemon and Rhaenyra because they’re of similar age, and they didn’t grow up as family. Not to mention that in universe what’s classed as incest is far different from what we know and understand as incest, at least amongst the nobles, because of course at some point they’re gonna wind up marrying a cousin if they’re all marrying other nobles primarily!!!

But I digress. There’s just too many people on the rpg side who forget that people do write in fandom until they want to go after a fandom group for partaking in the very basics of that world. Now I won’t deny that I’ve seen some in my time following resource makers that are just… weird about writing their underage characters, and they deserved the shit flung at them. But still!! Not everyone thats an adult that writes underage characters are the weirdos who write shit to get their kicks off, and overall the people who go after everyone who does instead of specifically the people who are being awful just don’t seem to care about that,

hi, it's skye. (following this post) okay so for context, my brain is taken up by soooo much asoiaf lore is dumb, so i'm very much understanding where you're getting at now! mind you, my old ass hasn't watched any of the teen dramas since?? shit idk, but maybe pll and og gossip girl, i was here when glee fandom was here last century, but let me go on the darker themes thing before i go on the canon-underage point... i am somehow prehistoric in ya teen-ish drama shows regard.

we're using ASOIAF as a basis for our chat abt dark themes, for yall who don't know it's darker themes in australia are rated as this: "R 18+ — material is restricted to adults as it contains content that is considered high in impact for viewers. this includes content that may be offensive to sections of the adult community."

here's the hook when it comes to this genre and fandom, you cannot truly immerse yourself in this world without opting in for the fact that it is a MATURE 18+ universe. when it comes to content creators though, i have always held the belief (bc i am one of them) that we are allowed to put restrictions on how we want our creations used, regardless of what genre its coming from. it seems completely odd to someone like me, and probably you, to be so against certain topics but to have giffed etc. a show that surrounds that topic... BUT, sometimes we just gif because we adore the actor, because it's our dream fancast for another franchise, because we just 😍 and want to. not everyone is comfortable with the same things i am, and i've grown to understand that.

think of it this way, you want to have emilia as dany as an oc LOTR elven role, and you are not comfortable with the heaviness of ASOIAF's themes and the role of dany, but many medieval or similarly aesthetic-ed universes don't include it to that level. maybe that person is who made a pack, and then decided to bless the public with free resources after/while using them for themselves. tbf maybe that person, like me, has certain spiritual, religious or cultural beliefs that mean they view certain topics as extremely detrimental or offensive to their overall wellbeing and don't want to associate their energy with it. we really can't know for sure, but these are very real possibilities and realities, and while it seems at face value... kinda odd, in that case it's just a personal boundary that we don't have to understand to respect. if you do need clarification from a gif maker who has giffed someone who is in a dark-themed show, i highly encourage approaching them and just having a genuine chat 🙏🏾

i personally would not gif resources for a person in a heavy-themed role and then disallow them to be used for the role that was performed, but i can understand how some people might. i suppose with the popularity of the ASOIAF+ universe it means we are fortunate enough to have multiple packs of the leads, and i know that many do allow them to be used in that universe. i personally also think that "do not use to roleplay taboo content" is a good blanket rule, however it doesn't necessarily account for the mature and dark genre rpgs that people do participate in with full consent. i think that we do need to account for this in literature and in the creative genres, but i also know firsthand that while ASOIAF rpgs have open acknowledgement and ic discussion of all the dark themes within the universe, it does not have to include roleplaying the top tier horrors of the show on the dash. i think my only advice in this regard is to create your own resources, commission them if you cant make your own, approach a content creator and just talk with them and explain; perhaps come to a compromise. bc fr, i have never met a person (again who i claim in the rpc) who has wanted to rp r-pe, inc-st, etc. even in that verse and i have spent YEARS in it.

there may be people like myself who will make gifs and specify that its acceptable to use my resources within the realms of what occurs in that universe/show/etc, so you could consider seeking out those resources. particularly given that the actor has already consented to have their image used in such themes and have worked hard at their craft in these genres. but yeah, for suuure in taboo subjects are def spoken about in worlds like asoiaf - it's one of the more confronting genres and fandoms i think!! - these themes are used as character history, in it's lore and it comes with the world the fandom is in, as with the others that are mature genre. and i personally don't count ic speaking on/about the taboo topics relevant in your fandom rpg world as roleplaying taboo topics... but as i always say i dont speak for anyone else, but i will again encourage conversation to see if the pack creators are open to that, assuming that you don't intend to abuse the creations, but rather honour and acknowledge the appropriate genre and its themes. as rpers, we can't demand someone change their boundaries for their content usage, but i do agree that sometimes the mature genre rpgs (again, those are my favourite 🤌🏾) are, by proxy, often collateral to rpc protecting themselves from the Big Gross.

again i'm here to say to you that there is nothing weird about adults writing the POV of teenagers, especially underage people in the worlds we've spoken about we're it's kinda... obvious that they are and should be there. i have always been of that mindset. there is also nothing weird about favouring genres like this, i feel like crossing over into using underage fcs and underage actors to roleplay the actual themes of the show in a public forum, however, is not exactly appropriate. we can explore those mature dynamics and chemistry with more age appropriate characters. i absolutely understand the frustration and that the feeling of being put into a box with some of the worst connotations is awful. but you need to remember that, as long as you are doing the right thing, you don't need to shoulder that burden. when you go ahead and roleplay (whatever forum, whatever indie or group or 1x1 or whatever it is) set up clear rules, set up a disclaimer, i have set up clauses for my roleplays for people to fully opt in to certain themes or choose not to; there ARE ways to work around the hurdles... and those hurdles will likely always be there. & it's not because of you or me, or anyone i call friend on here, it's because of those minute fraction that have soured us and made us vigilant and doubful.

i ALSO MUST NOTE, that writing and portraying underage taboo themes, or writing these things with an underage partner, can and is illegal in some places of the world, so that is a huuuuuge!!! part of the rules and regulations rpers conduct themselves by.

— — — "I meant like the adult actors playing underage characters re: people not writing minors, like all the riverdale actors even circa s1"

okay on to this point ^^ i'm again VEEEERY far removed from the teen drama world and ive not even seen riverdale (read: am dinosaur), but i feel like this can get a little tricky too. i would think that the riverdale universe seems to be focussed on the late teens (played by adults), so i would think that the obstacle would probably boil down to what each person is comfortable with or what they believe a teen should be up to, and what they are comfortable portraying through the pov of a teenager, even a supernatural world one. it is realistic to the world that some teens smoke, drink, do drugs, have sex or sexual interactions, and some don't live the IRL Skins life. note: for me personally the age of consent is sixteen mind you so that's where my point of view and personal stance is anchored. however, if you are portraying a 17yo who is not dabbling in mature themes or age-inappropriate activities or trying to ship mature themes, etc. etc. — then i have no problem with it? i don't think you need to create and oc unless its within a canon world, like... the harry potter universe is bound in teen land, the hunger games is also. as previously discussed, mayb with you? or perhaps another anon, i think there is more wiggle room for portraying someone as an intentional teen/late teen/just underage. i would also say that playing someone under 17 feels weird, but again, i'm nearly 28 so that might be my own age gap bias??? if you are 20 years old, then i'm sure a 17 year old character is probably more accessible?? idk man 💁🏽‍♀️💁🏽‍♀️ i find it really hard to speak about fandom rpc because i wholeheartedly don't know what goes on at all.

there's far too much nuance to this, like there is so much that i cant cover with general statements overall. i super appreciate you wanting to know my thoughts and coming to me to rant, i've DEF been there. as someone who is very deeply connected to tolkien, asoiaf and also twd (all mature & 18+ themed universes), i would say that the thing that helped me most was crafting an rpg where it was a safe space for likeminded people to write and create within that world, a lot of work is needed to ensure no one tries to weasel in with bad intentions, but it was hugely beneficial to me and my muse. otherwise, from my memory, the tumblr indie community is filled with fandom characters and maybe that might be a home for you? i'm also very sorry that you feel like you're or you have been caught in that catchment of being perceived as "gross" or targeted by someone, i promise you that it's not you but rather a blind reaction from someone or some people who have assumed without approaching to have conversation and discuss; and fr?? those people, they're not gonna be your people on here 🫶🏾🙏🏾 you are within your rights to be upset and angry, so if you wanna rant or chat i'm happy to be here!! if you need any advice on tumblr-asoiaf creation things, i'm also very happy to give you some advice??

stay blessed and keep creating ✌🏽

[midnightliar]

i should have read that tag (tagged by @violaeade!)

Rules:

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Answer the questions below

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A book that a certain friend is always telling you to read:

i’m gonna be honest most of my friends don’t read and/or don’t recommend me books lol. my friend lent (gave?) me her copy of tell me again how a crush should feel and i haven’t picked it up yet :/

A book that’s been on your TBR forever and yet you still haven’t picked it up:

on the edge of gone :( sorry miss duyvis i bought it and i have it and its beautiful but i just haven’t read it yet :(

A book in a series you’ve started, but haven’t finished yet:

i feel like “yet” is a key word here. theres some books/series i just haven’t finished because i have no intention of doing so, and i wanna say that doesn’t count. i have started the book the city of brass which i think is in a series and i haven’t read the others because i haven’t yet made it past the beginning of the book. i want to tho! i liked it! i just want to read other stuff right now

A classic you’ve always liked the sound of, but never actually read:

not to sound like someone with no taste but most classics don’t really interest me. i guess maybe anne of green gables? 

A popular book that it seems everyone but you has read:

oh literally almost any mainstream ya on tumblr lmao. anything by rainbow rowell or adam silvera or whatever fantasy series is big right now or whatever has like one supporting gay or a character whos charming and mischievous and easily fancast as a up and coming handsome white actor. i havent read any of em

A book that inspired a film/TV adaptation that you really love, but you just haven’t read it yet:

hmm i feel like this is an unconventional answer but i’m gonna say the celluloid closet! i loved the documentary i thought it was really interesting and i think it’d be nice to go thru the book and get more depth/detail.  there are also a lot of movie adaptations i love but i don’t have any interest in reading the source material i.e. love simon and tatbilb and leave no trace and the handmaiden and can you ever forgive me?

A book you see all over Instagram Tumblr (I don’t use Instagram) but haven’t picked up yet:

again the word “yet”!! i’m probably not going to pick any of it up!! and tbh i am not really plugged into books online anymore either. i used to see a lot of that one gay sports book (dont remember what its called) that i imagine being the same thing as the raven cycle so i dont care. what else. idk the tatbilb series used to come up a lot but i’ve seen the movie so i’m good. i’m sorry i make these answers so boring by not actually paying attention and knowing any of the popular books rip

thanks sabrina! even tho i always look like a fool doing these because i dont know any books lol

i haven’t used this blog much of late so i dont really remember any urls off the top of my head but if you’re reading this and you’d like to do it i’m tagging you!!