#arcane matchups

[chairwritexv]

Cutting Silco's hair, I think he would like that? (Scensrio)

tw ❦ scissors, possibly ooc silco (i need to rewatch arcane lol)

platonic ❦ romantic ❦ neutral

fandom ❦ arcane

character(s) ❦ silco

“can i cut your hair?” you hadn’t entirely meant to ask it out loud. you’d been playing with a pen when you’d noticed silco’s hair had been growing out longer than he usually kept it, though you weren’t sure if it was on purpose or not, so… the words just came out. he was silent for a moment. “what?” “can i cut your hair?” you repeated, a bit less mumbly this time. more silence. he slowly spun his chair to face you. “why?” “because it’s growing longer then you usually let it,” you replied, twisting the pen in your hand through your fingers. “…i suppose.” a smile adorned your face as he approved your request. you set your pen down and got up, opening a drawer and pulling out a pair of scissors before you held them up and looked at silco. “these work?” “mhm.” you walked up behind him (for the sake of this we’ll say his chair sits below his head) and put your hand on his neck as you positioned the scissors. snip. silco flinched as the scissors made its first cut, to which you tsked. “sit still.” you heard him give a quiet scoff, but he obliged. snip. snip. snip. the sound of the scissors snipping away at silco’s hair was the only sound echoing through the quiet room, save for the distant sound of jinx’s music blasting. snip. snip. snip snip. snip. the sharp scissors made quick work of the trim, and only a few minutes passed before you were finished. “all done!” you said as you set the scissors down on his desk, grinning. you picked up a mirror and spun silco’s chair around, practically shoving the mirror in his face. “whatcha think?” you asked as he inspected his hair in the mirror. he was quiet for a moment before he spoke. “…good job.” and that just about made your day.

hope you enjoy! ♡

[mysteriawrites]

Matchup Comission Part 1

For: @xxchthonicreaturexx

Thank you so much for the commission. Here is the Arcane half of your commission.

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VI(OLET) & CAITLYN!!!

Damn you get not just one hot girl, but two?! Lucky bitch.

Caitlyn and Vi were both attracted to you and thought you would be a great addition to their relationship dynamic.

You’re super cute and your bubbly and playful personality really makes a good blend to their own.

They also know that even if they want to protect you, you’re definitely a woman who can handle her own.

You’re their nerdy and dorky little girlfriend and they love you for it.

If Vi and Caitlyn are an opposites attract kind of relationship, then you’re a nice middle ground between them.

Even though at first you may seem to be the quietest out of the 3 of you, you’re definitely bouncy and energetic enough to keep up with Vi and her schemes.

And when you wanna do calmer things you listen to vinyl’s with Caitlyn (sometimes she listens to music when she’s stressed fight me)

Of course there are definitely activities that all 3 of you do together.

You’re a wunderlust thruple so you guys definitely spend a good amount of Cait’s inheritance traveling the world when she’s free from her duties.

You guys like to surprise each other with different souvenirs from your travels and can get a bit competitive about who gives the best gift.

Caitlyn usually wins though. (One year she got you some VERY EXPENSIVE VERY RARE LIMITED EDITION porcelain dolls made of the finest materials and Vi got a fancy leather jacket with yall’s names embroidered on the inside so youd always be with her).

Sometimes you guys will have little dance parties in your little parlor.

You were all in the kitchen doing your own thing. You were doing dishes, Caitlyn was doing paperwork, and Vi was making you guys a snack (and creating more dishes-).

In the background played the soft tune from the vinyl player in the corner of the living room behind the door way. Melodies entering the backs of your mind and became the theme song of your afternoon.

Even though you were all doing your own thing in silence. It was strangely intimate and domestic. It was calm, quiet, and peaceful.

Your favorite tune starts playing in the background. You softly smile and start singing and swaying in time with the song.

Vi peers up at you with a grin creeping on her face. She scoots over closer and bumps your hip as she too starts to sing along tapping her foot.

Caitlyn taps her pen along to the beat and lets a tiny smile pass as she mouths along to the words. She’s trying her best to ignore you two and concentrate, but you’re both just too damn cute.

Suddenly Caitlyn is dragged out of her chair by her pink haired girlfriend.

“Woah,” she exclaims

“Dance with me cupcake,” says your other girlfriend twirling the former around and clumsily dancing around the kitchen.

You lean against the sink and watch the two while clapping your hands. They both dance towards you and with a knowing look they both free a hand to extend to you.

The three of you spend the rest of the afternoon dancing and laughing until you collapse in the living room cuddled up for a nap.

Chores can wait for another day.

They both like to show you their side of the city. Vi takes you touring around the undercity where she grew up while Caitlyn takes you to fancy galas and parties.

They support all your hobbies and dreams and while they completely believe in you getting there by your own merrit they may or may not use their connections to help just a little.

Jinx and echo are the best wing man and woman (in my world they’re happily married fight me) always going on double dates with you guys.

After a long day all caitlyn wants is to snuggle up with you and Vi in your king sized bed. Vi and Cait are actually very tall so you’re the small/middle spoon sandwiched between them.

Vi absolutely does that thing where she has you sit on her back while she does push ups and has Caitlyn hold her feet during sit ups and give her a kiss.

Since they’re both pretty active because of their jobs and up bringing they do get you to exercise a bit too but nothing too strenuous just enough to keep you healthy.

After all the trauma you’ve been through, it was worth it to be able to fight for a future where you three can live your lives in peace.

[nickeverdeen]

Heeyy sweetie <3

I saw you were doing matchups, and i thought that was so fking nice and wanted to try too. I wanted to try with Arcane and Umbrella Academy.

My name's Meli, and I'm pansexual without any preference. I'm an introvert, and most of the time quiet unless I really trust someone. I had some trust issues, so, it does take me a lot to trust someone. I'm creative (or at least that I a been told), the mother like friend, and an overthinker. Most of the times I wear headphones because I have social anxiety and tend to get overwhelmed with loud noises very easily. I am very sarcastic and have a dark sense of humour and I curse a lot in Spanish (that's my first language,) and English. I'm also a people pleaser, and I just put everyone above me not matter what. I'm an observer and a very empathetic person. Most of the times, i match the other person's emotions without noticing, or if I not e they aren't feeling okay, I do try to make them feel better with subtle things (or at least I try to)

I love to write and read. I have many hobbies, like playing guitar, drawing, painting, sewing and cooking, among other stuffs. I mostly read thriller but I end up reading about everything tbh. I LOVE true crime, and that's why I ended up watching everytime I end up in YouTube.

I hate conflict (mostly angry yelling) loud noises (I said that before, but well), and people who just don't care about other people's emotions.

Feel free to not do this and take your time <3 I'm so sorry if any of this doesn't make sense, my English kinda sucks tbh.

PS: I’m absolutely loving the petname for me

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Your Arcane match is…

Viktor

Viktor would appreciate your quiet nature and find comfort in your presence

You’d both enjoy sitting in comfortable silence while working on your respective projects

He’d be fascinated by your creativity, often asking for your input on his inventions or sharing ideas with you, knowing that your perspective would add depth to his work

Viktor would understand your trust issues and never rush you

He’d be patient, allowing you to open up at your own pace, and when you finally do, he’d cherish that trust deeply

He’d find your dark sense of humor refreshing, often joining in with his own dry wit

Your shared sarcasm would create an unspoken bond between you two

Viktor would be very mindful of your social anxiety and sensitivity to loud noises, ensuring that your environment is as calm and quiet as possible when you’re together

Your ability to empathize with others would resonate with Viktor, who often carries the weight of the world on his shoulders

He’d find solace in your understanding and support

As an observer, you’d notice the subtle ways Viktor cares for others, even when he doesn’t say much

You both would enjoy late-night discussions about science, philosophy, and the intricacies of the human mind, often losing track of time in your conversations

Viktor would appreciate the subtle ways you try to make him feel better, like bringing him a cup of tea when he’s stressed or offering a gentle touch when words aren’t enough

Your love for reading and writing would match well with Viktor’s intellectual nature

Viktor isn’t one for grand displays of affection, but he’d show his care for you in small, meaningful ways—like fixing your headphones when they break or leaving you notes in your native language

Viktor would be intrigued by your love for true crime, occasionally joining you in watching documentaries or discussing interesting cases

Viktor would gently encourage you to prioritize your own needs, reminding you that it’s okay to put yourself first sometimes, even if it’s hard for you to do so

He’d be a steady, supportive presence in your life, always there to listen or offer advice when you’re feeling overwhelmed or anxious

Viktor would surprise you with small, handmade gifts that show how much he values your creativity and the unique bond you share

Your The Umbrella Academy match is…

Five Hargreeves

Five would absolutely love your sarcasm and dark humor

The two of you would engage in quick-witted banter that would leave everyone else around you struggling to keep up

Despite his tough exterior, Five would be incredibly protective of you, especially when he realizes how much you put others above yourself

He’d be the first to step in if someone tries to take advantage of your people-pleasing nature

Five would be drawn to your intelligence and creativity, often seeking your opinion on complex matters

Five understands what it’s like to have trust issues, and he’d be patient with you, giving you the time and space you need to feel comfortable around him

Five would appreciate your quiet nature, often just sitting in silence with you, finding peace in the moments where neither of you feels the need to fill the space with words

Your shared dark humor would lead to inside jokes that only the two of you understand, often leaving others puzzled or slightly alarmed by your conversations

Though Five doesn’t always show it, he’s deeply empathetic

He’d notice when you’re matching his emotions and would appreciate your efforts to make him feel better, even if he doesn’t always say it outright

Five would respect your need for personal space and quiet, never pushing you to engage more than you’re comfortable with

He’d also ensure that your time together is never too overwhelming

Five would be intrigued by your love for true crime and thrillers, often joining you in binge-watching documentaries or discussing the psychology behind criminal behavior

Five isn’t big on traditional romance, but he’d show his affection in subtle ways, like making sure you have your favorite snack or fixing something in your house without asking

You both would bond over your love for books, often exchanging recommendations and discussing your favorite plots or character developments

When you’re feeling down, Five would use his sarcasm to lift your spirits, knowing exactly how to make you smile with a well-timed, snarky comment

Five would deeply respect your ability to observe and understand others, recognizing how valuable that skill is, especially in tense situations

Five would be there for you during moments of social anxiety, quietly offering his presence as a grounding force, never making you feel pressured to interact more than you want to

The two of you would have dark comedy nights where you watch the most twisted movies and shows, laughing at the absurdity while enjoying each other’s company

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Tag List: @callsignwidow

[thepigeonblue]

Hi 👋, My name is Mohammad, and I’m reaching out in a moment of desperate need. I’m a father of three young children living in Gaza, and we are caught in the midst of a catastrophic war. Our home is no longer a safe haven, and the future here seems increasingly uncertain. 💔

I’ve launched a fundraising campaign with the goal of raising $40,000 to relocate my family to a safer place where my children can grow up in peace and have a chance at a brighter future.

Unfortunately, my previous fundraising efforts were abruptly halted when my account was terminated without explanation. However, I remain determined to keep fighting for my family’s safety and well-being. 🫶

If you could take a moment to read our story, consider donating, or simply share our campaign with others, it would make an incredible difference. Every act of kindness, no matter how small, brings us one step closer to safety and a new beginning. 🙏

Thank you for your time, compassion, and support. ❤️‍🩹

https://gofund.me/fd1faea2 🔗

I can’t donate but I hope sharing this can make it reach someone who can.

[togetherhearted]

1350 MILESTONE SPECIAL WOOH WOOH!!

That's right! We reached a new milestone!Happy to see that this place is still doing fine.

It's a big number and I'm grateful for the support.

In any case,as per always,I'm doing the usual

"Choose a prompt for max 3 characters out these lists"

REQUESTS FOR THE SPECIAL CLOSE ON MONDAY 11

I WRITE FOR:

TWISTED WONDERLAND

ARCANE/LOL[👍 Skins]

OVERWATCH

LIES OF P

REVERSE 1999

RECORD OF RAGNAROK

HONKAI STAR RAIL

FIRE EMBLEM 3H/FATES AND AWAKENING.

ALSO THE ASKBOX IS STILL OPEN IF YOU WANT TO ASK ME ANYTHING RELATED TO THESE FANBASES OR JUST RANDOM QUESTIONS.

If you'd like to support me please consider to drop by my ☕ [Link on the pinned post]for a commiss- or just a lil support. You'll get a free sketch ☆

[dearestdolly444]

⊱ ── ʚArcaneɞ ── ⊰

Caitlyn

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Jinx

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Mel

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Sevika

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Vi

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Silco (platonic only)

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now playing…

[ransprang]

Match Up Requests: Ko-Fi

Hey there gang, we've got some exciting news to share with all of you! Since the 3 of us have finally graduated university we have quite a bit of free time while looking for jobs. So.....we are officially opening MATCH UPS for ALL our fandoms and MORE!!!!

Our list of fandoms can be found here. But you can also send in asks or dm one of us if there is a fandom you want that isn't on our list.

Just send in your requests on Ko-Fi, and we'll work our magic to pair you up with your perfect fandom soulmate! 🔮💞

Reblog this post to spread the word! Let the matchmaking commence! 💞

https://ko-fi.com/ransprang

Multiple fandoms are welcomed :)

Info to include: your gender identity (if you want your pronouns included otherwise we will keep it g/n), gender preference, personality, hobbies, your type, what you hate, love language(s) + any and ALL other info you wanna include :)

your coffees,

admins sav, sar & san

[badass-bitch-polls]

[salamiwrites]

MATCHUPS MASTERLIST!!

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More to come!

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[chairwritexv]

when i open up requests again i’ll also be taking matchups :)

[nickeverdeen]

hi! can i request romantic matchups for arcane and tlou2? i’m lesbian so only women please :)

my pronouns are she/her. i have long black hair, dark brown eyes and warm olive skin, average height. i’m on the curvier side but still look quite lean, probably because i did dancing in the past. i don’t have any muscles tho lmaooo but at least my posture is good and i’m flexible. i have very feminine style but i prefer dark colours and more intense then cute looks. lovee jewellery

i’m an introvert and very protective about my personal space. i was told i look intimidating and give off cold first impression which i can see but honestly i just need time to warm up to people. was also told i have a black cat personality.

from how i see it i’m confident and have good leadership qualities but prefer work alone most of the time. bold and flirty especially when i like someone. i’m usually chill but at times can get annoyed easily, i’m also opinionated and stubborn. call people out on their bs very quickly, can be quiet straightforward, sometimes even bossy lol. my mbti is intj

for my interests, i’m really into social sciences, history and astronomy! love studying languages, arts, books and cinema, i’m a big horror fan. and listening to music of course, mostly rnb, punk, indie and hip hop

for my partners i prefer strong personalities so they can keep up and tone me down at times lmao. really appreciate initiative and protective traits in people, i like to be the one approached

thank you!!

Your Arcane match is…

Caitlyn Kiramman

Caitlyn would absolutely adore your dark, intense, yet feminine style

She’d appreciate your fashion sense, and you two would often share little accessories or jewelry pieces

She’d love buying you gifts, perhaps a vintage ring or an elegant necklace she found at some obscure shop

Caitlyn is sharp and well-educated, making her the perfect match for someone with a passion for social sciences, history, and astronomy

Your conversations would be deep and thought-provoking, often lasting late into the night as you explore each other’s minds

Caitlyn understands your need for personal space and would never pressure you to open up before you’re ready

She would admire your independence and give you the freedom you need, knowing that you’d come to her when you felt comfortable

With her background in law enforcement, Caitlyn is naturally protective

She would always be looking out for you, whether it’s making sure you’re safe on the streets of Piltover or emotionally supporting you when you’re feeling overwhelmed

Caitlyn is a take-charge kind of woman

She’d love surprising you with well-thought-out dates, like a private stargazing session or a visit to a historical site in Piltover, appealing to your love for astronomy and history

Caitlyn would never be put off by your cold or intimidating first impression

She’s seen plenty of people try to keep her at arm’s length, but she knows how to slowly break down those walls with kindness and understanding

Caitlyn would be thoroughly entertained by your bold and flirty nature. She might blush at your forwardness but would secretly enjoy every moment of it, finding your confidence refreshing

Your straightforwardness and Caitlyn’s strong sense of justice could lead to some intense debates

But these would only strengthen your relationship, as both of you would respect each other’s opinions and resolve any conflicts maturely

Despite her composed exterior, Caitlyn has a secret love for horror films

You’d have regular horror movie nights, where you’d get to cuddle up close, sharing reactions to every twist and scare

You both value your personal space, so you’d have no problem spending time together without the need to fill the silence

Whether you’re reading in the same room or simply sitting quietly, the presence of the other would be enough

Caitlyn’s strong and steady personality would be the perfect counterbalance to your sometimes stubborn and opinionated nature

She’d be the calm to your storm, helping you see different perspectives when you’re too set in your ways

Caitlyn would match your enthusiasm for learning new things, especially languages

You two might even take up a new language together, exchanging notes and practicing with each other

You both have strong leadership qualities, which would create an interesting dynamic

You’d challenge each other in different areas, always pushing one another to grow and improve

While you might be protective of your space initially, Caitlyn would gradually become the person you feel most comfortable being physically close to

She’d always make sure you felt safe and respected in her arms

You’d share your music tastes with each other, with Caitlyn introducing you to classical or jazz, and you showing her the best of RnB, punk, indie, and hip hop

These exchanges would often lead to impromptu dance sessions or relaxed listening evenings

Your The Last of Us Part II match is…

Abby Anderson

Abby’s strong, muscular build would contrast with your curvier, lean frame, making her a protective force in your life

She’d love pulling you close, her strength a comforting reminder that you’re safe with her

Abby is tough, resilient, and assertive—traits that would match your strong personality perfectly

She wouldn’t shy away from your confidence and would enjoy the challenge of keeping up with you

Even though you don’t have muscles, Abby would encourage you to work out with her, finding ways to make it fun and tailored to your interests, maybe incorporating dance moves or flexibility exercises into your routine

Despite her tough exterior, Abby has a soft side when it comes to those she cares about

She’d be subtly flirty with you, enjoying the way you tease her back, especially as she sees through your “black cat” personality

Abby’s protective nature would be a cornerstone of your relationship

Whether you’re out on a dangerous mission or just navigating life in a post-apocalyptic world, Abby would always be by your side, ready to defend you

Abby would be highly respectful of your need for personal space

She’d never push you to open up too quickly, understanding the importance of letting you come to her in your own time

Abby would show her affection through acts of service, like ensuring you have everything you need for a comfortable life or finding little things that remind her of you during her trips outside the compound

Abby’s seen enough horror in real life that fictional scares wouldn’t faze her

She’d indulge your love of horror movies, holding you close when the tension rises on screen, even though she’s barely flinching

Abby would love exploring with you, whether it’s finding old, abandoned places that speak to your love of history or discovering new areas that fuel your passion for astronomy

While Abby might not be as into music as you, she’d enjoy the playlists you make for her

She’d develop a fondness for the punk and indie tracks you love, especially when they remind her of you

Abby wouldn’t back down from your opinionated discussions, often matching your stubbornness with her own

These exchanges would be intense but ultimately strengthen your bond as you navigate conflicts together

Abby’s not the type to force conversation, so you’d have no problem sitting in silence together, enjoying each other’s company without the need for constant chatter

Abby would admire your leadership qualities, often turning to you for advice or relying on your decision-making skills when situations get tough

She respects your confidence and your ability to take charge

Despite her rough exterior, Abby would be incredibly gentle with you in private, showing you a softer side that few others get to see

She’d love running her hands through your long black hair, finding comfort in these small, intimate moments

Living in close quarters wouldn’t be easy for an introvert, but Abby would be attuned to your needs

She’d create a shared space that felt like a sanctuary, allowing you to recharge while still feeling connected to her

[thepigeonblue]

(Matchup for Lulu🌸)

Hi baby!! I was hoping to get either overwatch or arcane matchup (either or is lovely!)

-for the basics run down, I'm looking for a romantic matchup but platonic is just as fun. Im AFAB (she/her), lesbian :)

-personality wise I easily cater my humor and demeanor for whoever im talking it (a bit of a ppl pleaser tbh) but overall I'm a bit introverted but warm up very easily. I joke a lot and my mind goes faster than my mouth sometimes, before I trust people I'm more on the calmer quiet side (still like making people laugh though). I am a little blunt but never in an insuilting way- (I tend to rat myself out a lot lmao) typically the wine aunt of friend groups.

-looks wise I'm a bit on the shorter side (5'1") and I have a good mix of lean muscle and some subtle curves (lost a lot of weight so I just have my legs and ass left-) I have a round face, im pretty pale and have medium length curly dark brown hair, I have glasses (dont wear then as much as i should) and I dress in a very 2000s-2010s way (heels, skinny/flare jeans, zip ups, camis, hoop earrings etc-) I love thrifting my clothes. Also I love makeup but if I could stick to one thing it would be my fluffy false lashes :)

-hobbies and overall interests, I really like knitting (ive tried crochet but knitting is more calming), I working on becoming a tattoo artist soon, I draw a bit, I like thrifting and going to garage sales, I did sparring/boxing for a bit, I'm a pothead (ive cut down a bit though!) And I like listening to music (Kali uchis, tommy February, Jinjer [metal band from 🇺🇦] and mitski) I also know ASL as *technicly a first language, and still use it today

That felt like a lot but I hope it was enough to mgroups.make something cool- have a great day/night!! TYSMM

Thanks so much for requesting, I love doing these!

Overwatch

Kiriko!

As soon as you meet she picks up on your people-pleasing habit and decides she needs to know more about you. 

Like your real sense of humour, which is definitely a core foundation in the relationship.

You’re always making each other laugh, even after a (rare) argument.

Kiriko is an easy person to warm up to, I can’t imagine it takes very long at all. Not if she has anything to do with it anyway.

She finds your ‘wine aunt’ tendencies hilarious. If you both need to complain about someone, she’ll casually open up a conversation with something along the lines of

‘__  seems… well.’ 

to test the waters. 99% of the time you both like/dislike the same people though, so that can give way to a recreational bitching session.

Much like two sassy wine aunts.

You both know ASL which is handy.

It makes for a form of personal communication between just the two of you that, I’d imagine, most people you surround yourself with don’t understand.

It’s intimate, in a way. If you’re out with a group together and one of you wants to leave, you can communicate that and slip away without anyone else knowing.

Also linking back to complaining about people, WELL. That’s just a whole new world.

You have similar styles when it comes to clothes, but not in a way that makes you look boring, just coordinated.

I feel like Kiriko would have pretty basic music taste, but she’s an open minded person and would give you the aux when driving without complaint. You’d at least have some Mitski in common

(Even if the occasional ‘oh I’ve heard this song on TikTok’ drives you mental sometimes)

Actually I take that back I can see you converting her into a Kali Uchis fan

Oh thrifting and garage sales are a MUST. She loves that as well, although she lingers for so long.

But with Kiriko, the time passes easily and you’ve had such a good time you don’t even realise you’ve spent an hour looking at some dude’s car boot.

She’ll call them dates, even if it’s just going out to get something for the house. Or if it’s basically just hanging out.

But she goes ‘Cool, it’s a date!’ In a way that’s far too self-assured for you to object in any way.

Runner up: Mercy

Arcane

Jinx!

It’s another relationship based on humour with her (sorry, I realise there’s a slight pattern here)

But it’s much less serious, even when it maybe should be.

This girl INSTANTLY took a liking to you. And she wasn’t even sure why. But she made no secret of her opinion, always bugging you to get you to stay and talk to her, making up excuses to get your input on something, making little trinkets and giving them to you.

‘Hey, hey!! I made this, isn’t it cool??’

‘Oh, yeah it’s pretty cool’

‘Well you can have it if you want it so bad, here, take it, don’t mention it.’

And just like that the conversation has moved on.

Once you’re actually close enough that she can just verbally request your presence for the sake of having you around, she does that a lot.

Dates/hangouts could range from just hanging around listening to music to pulling shenanigans and pranks together.

She’d approve of your music taste, you definitely have a blend playlist that she puts on when you’re just hanging out.

Her working on her gadgets, you knitting, with your playlist on, the silence between you interrupted with a

‘Is this mine or yours?’ As a Jinger song comes on, to which she shrugs.

She’d encourage you to practice tattooing on her

Whether you accept or not- she’s pretty reckless with her body.

‘I trust you to not do a penis on my face or something, just like- you need REAL practice, right???’

You’re both around the same height, Jinx having maybe an inch over you and never letting you forget it.

But to everyone else you’re just two gremlins joined at the hip

Well, she’s much more gremlin than you. Obviously. 

You regulate her though. Shes not very consistent, so this doesn’t apply all the time, but she’s generally calmer around you.

It’s either she’s that loud, obnoxious way teenage boys get around their crushes (she wants to impress you) or she’s totally subdued, still very strange- she can be herself with you at least- but calmer. Like she’s afraid of scaring you off.

There’s a lot of that fear of losing with her, which can be a headache to deal with in itself, but if you have the patience and gentle hand she’ll be okay. 

[pinkhairswagtourney]

give a warm welcome to our 32 not-pink-enough contestants !!!

every single one of these characters has been accused of "not having pink enough hair to qualify for a main tourney" . the question is -- who is the best "pink" haired character of all time ? on 10/20/2023 , we'll begin voting to figure that out !!!!

ROUND ONE MATCHUPS

Junko Enoshima - Danganronpa VS Chiaki Nanami - Danganronpa Whitney - Pokemon VS Nao Egokoro - Your Turn to Die Sakuya Sakuma - Act! Addict! Actors! VS Sakura Minamoto - Zombieland Saga Crona - Soul Eater VS Ritsu - Assassination Classroom Kaz Kaan - Neo Yokio VS Kakyoin Noriaki - Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure Sara - Tales of Link VS Sucy Manbavaran - Little Witch Academia Power - Chainsaw Man VS Sayori - Doki Doki Literature Club Pearl - Steven Universe VS Sylvie Ashling - Epithet Erased Nomi Nomi - I Was a Teenage Exocolonist VS Kipo Oak - Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts Clover Field - Zero Escape VS Mitsuri Kanroji - Demon Slayer Koyuki Himekawa - Magical Girl Raising Project VS Satori Komeiji - Touhou Ruby Kurosawa - Love Live! VS Princess Iris - Lolirock Vi - Arcane VS Duck - Princess Tutu Mizuki Akiyama - Project Sekai VS Kokomi Sangonomiya - Genshin Impact Kirio Nekoyanagi - The Idolm@ster VS Marika Kato - Mouretsu Pirates Iono - Pokemon VS K-Angel - Needy Streamer Overload

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ko-fi poll

hi everyone we saw high interest in our ko-fi services and are wondering what we could do to make our services more accessible to everyone :)

If you have any other suggestions send us an ask we wanna write match ups for y'all <3

[jeremy-ken-anderson]

Flattening, Too Many Types, and Spiritomb

So WolfeyVGC released a video a few days ago about how in spite of having no type weaknesses, the few pokemon with this trait are pretty uniformly horrible. Like, bad enough to almost never see competitive play.

One of the points he brought up was that while weaknesses are a big deal, so too are resistances, and generally the way weaknesses get overcome on these weakness-free pokemon is by having resistances offsetting them. Now and then you get an immunity overriding the weakness, and that's great, but there aren't enough immunities to fully remove a type's list of weaknesses.

Spiritomb, on release, didn't have Fairy weakness because that wasn't a type yet, and it was still kind of bad, because it didn't resist any of the most popular types. The same is true of Sableye. With weaknesses and resistances largely ignored, you end up with a question of base stats, and these "weakness-free" pokemon were...kinda weak.

This comes up really heavily in the extremely silly Too Many Types mod for Pokemon Emerald. The true result of having, just, a BOATLOAD of types introduced...was that every pokemon jumped from like 30% odds to be hit with neutral damage up to like 80% (Edit: I recognize that "30% odds" doesn't match with the fact that 60+ percent of the type chart is neutral across all of Pokemon's history. These two "odds" were taking into account the player's actions taken to defend themselves by swapping in grass vs water etc). You couldn't avoid neutral damage because an enemy's "coverage moves" would almost certainly be some dumb-ass type like "Magic" or "UFO" or "Furry" and you wouldn't happen to be immune or resistant. The odds that you'd be vulnerable were also really low, and double-vuln was nigh-impossible, but that didn't matter. The inability to reduce or avoid damage via matchups is just as big a part of gameplay as the ability to one-shot your enemy's grass type with your fire, especially when you're trying to do a battle of attrition, such as any of the Team dungeons, gyms (yes, you can do either of these by going back to a Center after each fight, but nobody WANTS to), or The Elite Four.

Thus, what really mattered was raw stats and the raw power of moves you could get that matched your own type and thus got STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus, for those of you who don't do Pokemon stuff but are reading this anyway). With vanishingly rare exceptions, that was ALL that mattered. In reality it very nearly could have been called the Oops No Types mod instead. I don't want to devalue the work that went into the mod; There were a couple extremely weird types that made for clever gameplay moments, and certainly there were a lot of funny type names, like Gun, Furry, Bean, and Sans (which was reserved for Shedinja with its 1 hp and immunity to most damage), but for most of the game you might as well have had no types at all if you were looking at what your strategic options were and how you played the game.

And this is also interesting when you consider the idea of adding a new type. At one point Wolfey pondered a 19th type and what that would look like, suggesting Sound type (It already has some members like Cricketune and Loudred, much like how Fairy had...Clefairy and most other pink pokemon). One thing I noticed was that the addition of Fairy, in addition to shaking up the meta, increased the amount of neutral moves by about half a percent, from upper 61 percent to low 62. It went down when Steel and Dark type were added, mostly because of how Steel resists bloody well everything. But that was a Steel-specific gimmick and you can expect that the addition of almost any other type will increase the average "odds of neutral move interaction." Probably not to the extent of Gen 1 Normal or Dragon, but still SOME. There's a mathematical upper bounds on the design space, not simply because of the difficulty to learn the arcane type matchup chart (that ship sailed way back in Gen 1, tbh, and then was mostly solved more recently by a tooltip that shows whether your attack will be good, bad, or neutral), but rather because every increase in the total number of possibilities you have to plan against makes it less and less possible that any plan will handle everything, or even handle enough. And I think that's really neat. Like the limit of how large a kaiju can be before its own body will, by the nature of gravity, crush it? The design space of Pokemon only allows for so many pokemon types before the blank space between the type interactions becomes too dominant in the play space.

[youngersiblingstournament]

Younger Siblings Tournament Bracket Reveal

A few things I want to mention before I reveal the bracket (and make the post really long because all the matchups will be listed in text):

Seeding of fictional characters in tumblr polls is inherently subjective. I did try to make it so that more popular characters/media would (most likely) face off against each other in later rounds, but I may be overestimating or underestimating the popularity of some characters/media, especially ones I'm not familiar with. There are some round 1 matchups that are probably a closer match but none of them are between the strongest candidates... I think.

The more niche characters will probably get obliterated in the first round as per Squimbus' Law. This is a tumblr poll and I do fully expect more popular characters to sweep, but that doesn't mean you can't encourage your friends to give your niche faves a fighting chance.

Also there are some matchups I literally just thought would be funny. Please don't take this too seriously.

I'm sorry BNHA fans.

(Preliminary Patch Notes 3/14: Swapped brackets 2 and 3, and brackets 19 and 21.)

[Image description: A 64-person tournament bracket labeled "younger siblings tournament" with a smiley face. The top-left quarter is labeled "quarter A" and color-coded red, the bottom-left quarter is labeled "quarter B" and color-coded green, the top-right quarter is labeled "quarter C" and color-coded purple, and the bottom-right quarter is labeled "quarter D" and color-coded gold. The starting brackets are labeled 1-32 and are as listed below. End ID]

Quarter A:

Ritsu Kageyama (Mob Psycho 100) vs. Ame (Wolf Children)

Malo (The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess) vs. Cat Valentine (Victorious)

Danny Fenton (Danny Phantom) vs. Fern (Adventure Time)

Skeletor (Masters of the Universe) vs. Shuri (Marvel)

Ryotaro Nogami (Kamen Rider Den-O) vs. Princess Luna (My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic)

Lilo Pelekai (Lilo & Stitch) vs. Sir Agravain (Arthurian Legend)

Dewey Wilkerson (Malcolm in the Middle) vs. Siobhan "Shiv" Roy (Succession)

Sasuke Uchiha (Naruto) vs. Razputin Aquato (Psychonauts)

Quarter B:

(9) Maya Fey (Ace Attorney) vs. Louie Duck (DuckTales)

(10) Falin Touden (Dungeon Meshi) vs. Saburo Yamada (Hypnosis Mic)

(11) Noelle Holiday (Deltarune) vs. Krel Tarron (Tales of Arcadia)

(12) Melinoë (Hades) vs. Han Yoohyun (The S-Classes That I Raised)

(13) Abel (The Bible) vs. Hiro Hamada (Big Hero 6)

(14) Lisa Simpson (The Simpsons) vs. Greg (Over the Garden Wall)

(15) Dante (Devil May Cry) vs. Alisaie Leveilleur (Final Fantasy XIV)

(16) Shoto Todoroki (My Hero Academia) vs. Kofuku (Real Life)

Quarter C:

(17) Luigi (Super Mario) vs. Genji Shimada (Overwatch)

(18) Yukio Okumura (Blue Exorcist) vs. Saki Tenma (Project Sekai)

(19) Fleabag (Fleabag) vs. Emerald Haywood (Nope)

(20) Sam Winchester (Supernatural) vs. Jiang Cheng (The Untamed)

(21) Nico Di Angelo (Percy Jackson) vs. Gaz Membrane (Invader Zim)

(22) Manny Heffley (Diary of a Wimpy Kid) vs. Jimmy "Saul Goodman" McGill (Better Call Saul)

(23) Sunny Baudelaire (A Series of Unfortunate Events) vs. Sunny (Omori)

(24) Miles "Tails" Prower (Sonic the Hedgehog) vs. Mugman (Cuphead)

Quarter D:

(25) Michelangelo Hamato (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) vs. The Knight (Hollow Knight)

(26) Vash the Stampede (Trigun) vs. Ruby Rose (RWBY)

(27) Sensei Wu (Lego Ninjago) vs. King Clawthorne (The Owl House)

(28) Dawn Summers (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) vs. Katara (Avatar: The Last Airbender)

(29) Jinx (Arcane) vs. Caduceus Clay (Critical Role)

(30) Damian Wayne (DC) vs. Alluka Zoldyck (Hunter x Hunter)

(31) Hop (Pokémon Sword and Shield) vs. Mirabel Madrigal (Encanto)

(32) Rhyme Bito (The World Ends With You) vs. Alphonse Elric (Fullmetal Alchemist)

Round 1 is ongoing! Matchups are linked (or if you prefer to scroll through the matchup posts, go to the "younger siblings tournament" tag on my blog)