#because. it's dependent on what comes before. so we will very quickly be requiring either MASSIVE canon divergence or a lot of retcon

[aroaceleovaldez]

full on feel like pjo tv s2 is not gonna hold up so they need to drag as much attention to the series as they can by using nico as a sock puppet w tsats2

im fully expecting the show to go the way of the movies. it doesnt help Sea of Monsters is almost unanimously the least favorite book of the first series. People frequently forget it even exists or what happens in it, especially more casual fans.

Heck, just look at how little fanfare the second season has gotten so far as compared to the build up to s1. I wouldn't be surprised if s2 totally flops. It would be a little funny.

[nerd-of-karasuno]

Itadori Yuji Dating Headcannons

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note: I am not taking requests for JJK at the moment. I may open them eventually, but for now, it's just Haikyu!! and My Hero Academia with maybe some Blue Lock mixed in (unless maybe you all have good Yuji requests I might do some...). I just love Yuji sm so I had write this. Hope y'all enjoy!! 💕

my dating headcannons masterlist

This is the sweetest boy right here

Yuji gives the best hugs.

He's so gentle and sweet.

You're friends right off the bat.

Yuji makes friends so easily.

He becomes very attached to you right away.

Yuji realizes he likes you when he's lying in bed late at night

he doesn't know what to do tbh

His feelings for you aren't too obvious, but at the same times there are moments that are pretty telling if you're paying attention.

It's the way he holds onto you longer during hugs more than he does with anyone else

The way he always checks to see if you're still with the group and enjoying yourself while you're out with friends

And the way that he offers you any snacks and food he has first before he offers to the rest of the people with you.

The way that you catch his eye when you walk in the room, that he can't help but stare for a few seconds, admiring you.

The way that he'll slightly lean into you laughing when you're sitting right next to him

I could go on forever about the different ways Yuji loves you

But anyway, movie nights are a requirement when you're friends with Yuji.

He probably has a day every week that he invites you, Megumi, and Nobara to watch a movie all together.

Yuji always have an unsaid claimed spot next to you.

he dives to get into that spot, which changes depending on where you're still, and he does this before you're dating too.

If you're a movie nerd, Yuji gets so excited to talk to you about movies

And even if you're not, Yuji is just as eager to talk about movies with you

It's cute hearing him talk, please listen to him

but keep in mind, he could go on for a very long time.

when the confession eventually happens, it goes either one of two ways.

Yuji smoothly pulls it off with all his practice in front of the mirror paying off

or

he completely stumbles his way through it

but it's so cute and super sweet and genuine that it probably gets you to fall for him even more

If you ever confront Yuji about his crush on Jennifer Lawrence, he'll get so bashful.

I feel like Todo would be the one to tell you that Yuji mention to him during their days at their old school that he found Jennifer Lawrence.

You'll definitely have a Hunger Games marathon at some point in your relationship.

Pillow fights happen every few movie nights

especially if you argue about something in the movie

Like one of you didn't like something in it or are debating which movie of a series is the best one

The pillow fights decides all.

For actual fights between you and Yuji though, Yuji has always been good at making it back up to you if he did something wrong.

sometimes he needs space after an argument but he comes back pretty quickly.

one of the first fights he went to Gojo for advice and immediately regretted it. Gojo had some good advice overall but it was covered up by some story or stories he was telling while giving it and Yuji didn't make the connection

Megumi and Nanami offer excellent advice however for any situation

usually at least one of them can't bother with the situation if Yuji is asking for advice on what to do for a date or anything like that, but one of the two always respond when it's an argument because they know how much Yuji and you mean to each other

unless it's a silly argument ofc.

Nobara also gives great advice, but sometimes she's a lil too picky with Yuji on what she gives advice on and goes off on other things about him that he could work on

im sorry, she cares a lot but I feel like she would go on tangents sometimes. We still love her very much

But Nobara is such an awesome wingwoman for both you and Yuji

Girl has the best ideas for dates and gifts and so much more.

Gojo 100% ships you and Yuji if he finds that you're right for each other

especially if he notices that you like each other before the confession

oh my gosh he gets so excited that two of his students are into each other

he tries to help out a little by putting you on missions together and gets you two to run errands together too

different things like that but occasionally it's very obvious that Gojo is trying to set the both of you up.

Nanami has told Gojo numerous times to back off because he too is one of the first to notice the connection between you and Yuji.

but of course we all know that doesn't exactly work out.

Yuji even gets you a lil tiger plush, somewhat as a joke because of his high school nickname

He thinks it's really cute when you hold the plush and it always makes him smile to see the plush in your room

If you name the tiger after him, he dies inside due to your sweetness

If you also attend Jujutsu High, Yuji sneaks into your dorm room regularly.

He loves holding you and spending nights with you, especially after rough missions

and after certain events like with what happened to Junpei

Yuji was able to hold it for quite awhile but he eventually ends up collapsing in your arms, saying nothing.

usually he's the big spoon but it's moments like these that he just needs you to hold him tight and play with his hair

no words necessary he just wants to be close to you.

Moving on... Yuji plays with your hair and fidgets with your fingers quite a lot

Yuji allows you to do the same to him if you want.

He's always open to new stuff that you tell him about

Oh there's a new restaurant? Wanna go tomorrow? You wanna play a new video game or wanna go see a new movie? Just tell him and he'll do it with you. He'll even let you put makeup on him or paint his nails if you'll really eager to

Okay kinda random, but arcade dates anyone?

Yuji will get competitive and he will try to get you to bet little things just for fun.

Also cat cafe dates?? I feel like Yuji would be so excited to go if you agree too

then he gets there and he scares some of the cats away by accidentally being too loud 😭

but the sight of you petting the cats and then snuggling up to you makes him feel better

except he didn't get to pet as many cats as you.

also dancing in your rooms together??

it'll be so random a lot of the times

but if there's music playing Yuji will try to get you to dance with him and if it's a really fun song, sing along as well.

Yuji hates when Sukuna talks around you and he tries to make sure Sukuna never talks directly to you

He doesn't want you to deal with him whatsoever

that doesn't stop Sukuna making remarks about your relationship in Yuji's head tho

especially since Yuji thinks about you a lot and Sukuna gets tired of it

He complained to you once about it when he actually managed to get a mouth to appear on Yuji's cheek

Yuji got so flustered and slapped his cheek so hard.

If you are ever assigned to fight against each other in training, Yuji immediately tries to change partners

Nothing against you, he knows that you're strong and he 100% respects that

Yuji is just extremely worried that he'll hurt you somehow

And he never ever wants to do that

Though if you do charge at him, he'll respond and up his defense if you're really going out

After that first fight that you start, Yuji'll become more comfortable with fighting against you in training

He was legitimately terrified when you came straight at him.

But you two fighting together? Yuji really enjoys working alongside you

power couple honestly

Yeah, he worries that you might get hurt but you're so beautiful in his eyes when you fight

I swear the first mission you go on together even if it was before you began dating, Yuji got distracted by you fighting whatever curse and stared a little to long

the next thing you know is Yuji is being thrown back at a wall

oh no my boy

Yuji quickly shakes it off but he refuses to admit what actually happened if you try to question him

If you tell anyone at Jujutsu High, they all can kinda place together the pieces and figure it out

Poor Yuji gets teased about that moment by quite a few people gojo im looking at you

...sorry need a gap cuz Tumblr wants a character block limit...

Yuji also gets teased a little when showing off once or twice during training

look he only does it when you're around

He can't help it

Yuji genuinely just wants to impress you

Really he just wants you to think that's he's cool

He doesn't care to much what others think

Except when they're teasing him constantly

Words of encouragement from you please if you're willing?

Actually please do that

Yuji struggles with the events that have happened in his life since he ate Sukuna's finger

so words of encouragement from you mean the absolute world to him

Your support in general really

With any way that you can show appreciation for him, Yuji becomes so soft

his mind's a mess

sukuna's not helping

man he loves you so much

you keep Yuji going

He's so grateful for that and he'll let you know.

he can't believe someone like you is willing to put so much love and spend so much time with him

sukuna shush yuji doesn't need your opinion on this

It takes him a little bit but eventually Yuji becomes very vulnerable with you

He's always been an pretty open person, but you're one of the first to see him wholely as himself, weaknesses and all

Yuji finds you so comforting

in quite a few different ways

He loves your hugs, for one

If Yuji can hold you for a bit, he'll be very happy and content

He loves resting his head on yours if you're short than him

If you're taller than him, he doesn't mind you doing the same to him

But piggy back rides? No one at Jujutsu High questions Yuji running around carrying you on his back anymore

They've all learned not to question a lot of silly things that you do with Yuji to be honest.

as long as no one is dying or injured it's probably fine - a quote probably said by a witness at Jujutsu High

Yuji thinks it's hilarious if any of the stuff that the students think about his and your actions get back to him

It makes him wanna do more semi chaotic stuff around the school.

please stop him at any time if you notice that it may be too much

You have Yuji's full heart when you're in a relationship with him

He adores you utterly

all these moments he's had with you, all the good times and the bad, Yuji Itadori wouldn't change for the world.

Yeah sometimes things weren't good between the two of you

Sometimes the circumstances around the two of you were awful

But those moments and those situations got you and Yuji to where you are now

and Yuji could not be happier.

[katyspersonal]

I had a fun dream regarding the Elden Ring DLC!!! In fact, it was a DLC for the DLC. Apparently it was my brain's spin on "how it could have gone differently", centered around at least 3 different endings (?) that I got to try! It was hard to say whether I was playing or actually being the main character and experiencing all this (best type of videogame-based dreams!)

The focal point was Divine Gate being destroyed and Miquella being spat back out, in his accursed child body again and the "plot" started when we returned some things/feelings to him to make him active. The amount of dialogue he'd provide depended on the amount of Crosses we visited, and before returning them he was completely limp. In either case he was labeled on the map as 'Heartbroken Miquella' or something. There was one 'default', ending that needed passivity sort of. There were plenty of quests and things to do still that were required for the plot, but provided you didn't do anything "special" it ended up in Miquella basically building a Noah Arc very quickly. Yes, because some unknown force triggered the great flooding that was coming. It would basically destroy the world Greater Will and Fingers created so far, and yet let it be made anew. The good side of it was, that since Death is connected with water in Elden Ring world (souls of those that didn't die properly assume Jellyfish form, Godwyn became a sea creature, Tibia Mariners) a LOT of people were coming back with the water but in pure form. Children of the Stars without their rotten flesh and all. This ending felt bittersweet though; having done so much to 'uproot' the fundamentally wrong things Two Fingers melded into this world, he still could not find the courage to let his friends die yet there was no time to separate their bodies from flesh like Ranni and victims of Astrologers' experiments... Effectively, preserving """filth""" into new world and saving what he could save.

The second ending somehow stopped the flood by effect, granting it protection of his gentle pale yellow light (not to be confused with the oppressive gold of the Erdtree!). Protection from any Outer God and from corruption and rotting from within. That however would result in people like Malenia, Godwyn (Prince of Death), Romina etc getting sealed into yellow crystals for the 'next 1000 years' so they could not corrupt the world but alas they could not be healed still. This ending was centered on Miquella comprehending that no, Radahn wasn't "corrupted by sinful world" into becoming a warmonger compared to younger self but war WAS his nature. And for many people, alas their nature was 'necessary evil' without which the world would be a hollow place. So he accepted he could not "save" some people because that'd not be them anymore. However, he could still let the world rest in Heaven by putting it in preservation for a long time. Not cleaning, just preserving from evil, external or internal. And how this secret ending was achieved? ......by marrying Miquella, which included a large variety of activities in order to distract Leda, avoid Leda, lead him away before Leda appears, sending more friends to talk to Leda, having Dane and Leda shipped (lol okay??) etc hfhygxjjh Because if you messed up this part, she'd not let you close enough to Miquella and you'd be set back to flood ending XD

Third ending had to do with the darkness!! It was a secret one, where you would seek rifts Messmer left along the way where he used Base Serpent powers too much. The rifts were patched out by the earth itself, but you had to reopen them like wounds. Reverse Crosses collecting! Because.. if they all were opened, you could access the Lightless Abyss that Base Serpent came from and force it into the world! It would extinguish any and all light of this world leaving only blue star-affiliated one. A bit like Ranni's ending but EVIL!! Creatures of golden light would get striped from it though (Queelign copes and seethes lol). It ensured a lot of horrors being unleashed though and consuming every "weak" person. Tarnished, Albinaurics and other lightness were remotely safe, but those born of gold and under Ring and relying on it were FUCKED. Especially Marika's family. They'd remain defenseless and be the first to get swallowed, so from now on they'd need protection. And whereas blue stars remained the age would be darkness swallowing all of them until only one remained. I as a "player" knew it'd explode to bring the light again.. but other characters didn't.

.....yet when I wanted to try this unleashed Abyss ending, Miquella himself stopped me by stabbing me with Bewitching Branch (not swinging it, specifically stabbing) and I woke up from very intense feeling of love and yearning for him lol fgfggh The last thing I remember how scared he was that he barely stopped... all that. But I just suddenly found him the most appealing person in the world, as if I never loved anyone else. I can't even describe how it felt. It was like.. every cell of my body suffering and only his touch could cure this torment. I had to lay down about 20 minutes to finally calm down gjfggd I am actually embarrassed by it, especially since intrusive thoughts followed, but also I guess it wasn't my fault? Very weird type of alarm clock though 💔

[crguang]

how do you think kafka would fall in love with her s/o? like what does she notice first and makes her want to know her future s/o more. would love to hear your thoughts

i love any excuse to yap about kafka let me think… imo to catch kafka’s attention you would have to stand out a little. she lives a very exciting life and i think she’d be attracted to bold personalities, people with a certain talent she admires, just someone who kinda stands out from the crowd in any way. that would pique her curiosity for sure, but i do think she loves boldness in general. someone who can tell her to go to hell? someone who isn’t afraid of her and who plays hard to get a little? she’d want you so bad. would go out of her way to get on your nerves because she wants your attention, and that can translate as either pissing you off by being annoying or being excessively flirty, suggestive, sending you lots of things… i think the first step or indication that kafka’s getting emotionally involved is her need for attention from her s/o and the time dedicated to you. shes not clingy but she’ll take the time to check up on you even if she’s worlds away by calling or texting just to talk to you, she asks questions like “miss me?” and stuff because she wants you to say yes, buys stuff that make her think of you, etc etc. the feelings come after you’ve built a corner for yourself in her mind. i headcanon kafka as someone who intellectualizes her feelings more than she feels them, so she’s able to tell how shes feelings without necessarily feeling the emotions, so in consequence of that she realizes them a bit late. emotions that are instantaneous like anger or disgust don’t require much intellectualization, but love is slow to build and it would certainly silently creep up on her until it’s too late to remove herself from the situation. i hc that love/romantic feelings are the one thing that will always surprise her, at least from her part. she doesn’t ask herself “do i have a crush on them…?” like most people would do, that introspection about her feelings wouldn’t come naturally to her because she doesn’t expect them. so by the time she realizes that she loves someone it’s like “oh. shit.” cause things just got complicated very quickly

kafka prides herself on knowing people, it’s part of her power/advantage over them and she just likes observing human nature in general so once she’s curious about you she will want to know you. knowledge eliminates surprises and i just feel like if she’s intrigued she’s certainly gonna do something about it. she has no shame or anxiety like 😭 she’ll approach you no problem depending on the context, but she’ll also spend a lot of time observing you. she’s good at reading people and their body language so trust she notices the little things, they all contribute in painting a picture of you in her mind which will in turn make her feel more in control. the thing with kafka imo is that control is very important to her, and you can’t have intimacy and control in a relationship; intimacy requires risk and vulnerability and she’ll never fully expose herself, but what’s a little annoying is that she’ll probably expect that from you. she understands you but you don’t necessarily understand her. this is how she treats her relationships and it kinda sucks because u can never have complete intimacy if there’s a power imbalance in terms of vulnerability. at least in social psychology lmfao

but yeah falling in love is a slow process and it’s definitely obvious cause we know how she acts when she cares (with the tb) and it’s made painfully clear, so if you pay a little attention to her behavior towards you vs others you’ll be able to realize it maybe even before she does 😭 it’s endearing really. i can’t tell you how exactly she’d fall in love bc it depends on the context but once the train is in motion there’s no stopping it

[neurotonic]

In a fight to the death between Solaris Fabby and Prism who do you think would come out the victor? The circumstances that lead to the fight are irrelevant I just need to know who wins.

Oh I see... We're pitting three bad bitches against each other... any history/feelings on killing aside, my answer depends on the nature of the fight/what they're allowed to prepare and use for the brawl. Putting this under the cut because WOW this got longer than I thought.

Edit: Also I forgot to add but I'm not going to throw in any of their feelings between each other for this, I'm just kind of basing on what they CAN do, no context no nothing. If you DO want my opinion of it...I think they Really wouldn't like having to kill each other. But that's not what we're here for today.

For pure hand-to-hand combat, no additional tools/weapons... Prism is probably not used to that kind of thing. She's on her ass inventing all day and Reggie mentions that she's not used to the physically stressful life of a field agent. Fabby's probably more used to getting into fights, though her style leans more on her using lethal inventions. And I feel like her general sense of class would prevent her from fully giving her all with her body movements.

Which leaves us with Solaris. I wholeheartedly believe she's jacked as fuck. Astronauts are required to be physically fit and strong to do whatever it is they do in space. So all that training, combined with her stature easily gives her the physical advantage over the other two. However, if the fight happens AFTER the Death Engine explosion (maybe a few months... or years later...) Solaris is in a lot weaker state. If we're being extremely generous and say she's almost as good as she was before, the odds would be more or less equal between the three. She is Nawt gonna go back to the way she was before sorry queen. But if we're talking peak performances, then there you go. Brick Shithouse Solaris.

Conclusion: Solaris, for pure hand-to-hand combat.

IF we're playing to their strengths and let these inventors play with their little touys, they'd have a more equal footing methinks! My immediate instinct says Fabricator wins because I think, out of the three of them, she's the most familiar with designing inventions that are the most efficient at killing people, if we're going from her kill count. However, she's going against two other inventors with some very unique tricks up their sleeves.

Solaris's lasers are a close second and BOY are they dangerous. Maybe they're not in the same scale as the Death Engine because of the possible timeframe, but she's able to make the dashboard canon and self-destruct module real quickly (I THINK. i forgot the timeline for this but I digress). Prism's robots can Also technically overpower the other two with the sheer number she could make within a set timeframe. Maybe she could also weaponize kinesium (but that's a little disadvantageous for her robots now that I think of it. Could be like a last resort self-destruct thing. But she's not gonna like it).

Fabby could easily kill them with poison gas, but with Solaris's and the robots' lasers they could ignite and negate the gas--that is, if they're quick enough. From the gasses Phoenix ignites, they're usually still in their containers before they're dispersed in the air (and I'm not sure how the chemistry goes if they try to ignite that as it's being sprayed...). If anyone tried to attack Prism directly, they'd have to go through her shield of robots (which she's not gonna like either, but they Are handy). Solaris also still has her physical strength alongside her lasers. This is actually harder than I thought with all the possibilities between them oh Goddddd.

If we find weaknesses, I think Prism's would be the most glaring - if any of the other two find out how to destabilize kinesium, it could make a disastrous chain reaction of explosions that'll wipe out her robots if they're not far enough. But then the robots could try to explode closer to the other two, somewhat of a "im bringing you down with me" situation. For Fabricator. I dont really know what other Types of inventions she could make specifically for fighting...................if she blows all her poison gas she's probably gonna get screweds immediately. She could have lethal fashion things of varied uses, but that still involves surpassing the defenses and avoiding the offenses the other two have. Solaris is going to fair pretty well when it comes to the offense, but her stature actually puts a bigger target on her body since she'd be easier to see and hit.

Jesus well. Sorry to disappoint you anon but I'm really drawing a blank here. If you really want I could add their feelings on Killing as a last resort and say that Prism probably wouldn't win because she Really isn't the type to kill without reason (she'd defend herself to the end), and Fabby would be the winner of this because she is in fact the most bloodthirsty out of the three of them. She's probably the fastest to analyze what she should do to exploit the other two's weaknesses.

Without that, feel free to imagine these three inventors absolutely giving it their all and then everyone exploding to bits and pieces simultaneously. Whoever wins is a win for #feminism except they really just Die at the same time here so

[rizzrack]

He gradually worked his way through the stockroom, performing an audit of the inventory counts. The numbers were always right, but the merchant had little else to do in the meantime. Thankfully it won't be the case for long. The keen had just received news from a colleague at the estate that  the ordered prints were being delivered. He was looking forward to finally beginning work on this new project. He had to wonder however how his associate Milgram was doing. It had been over twenty-four hours since he set out to complete some research of his. The merchant wasn't too worried however. Knowing that the customer was on his way with the prints assured him that he could expect to see Milgram very shortly.

Even sooner than he expected. A dingling bell hanging in the doorway notified the merchant of the presence of two more diminuitive folk. Through the entrance stepped a stout keen, and behind him followed Rizzrack. Although at first hesitant to enter, he quickly began to look all about the room.

While the stand could catch Rizzrack's attention, the inside of the shop absolutely captivated him. The air was perfumed with the sweet smell of grease and lubricant,a telling sign that they did more than just sell parts. However that alone wasn't what struck him.  Like most things the ceiling was high enough for the average person, but unlike everything else Rizzrack was so used to seeing, the chairs, shelves, tables, almost everything was made for keenfolk in mind, everything but the service desk; that seemed to be more in favor of the average height profile of the population in Weeping Rose.

Rizzrack knew he had never been in this place before, but he couldn't ignore the gripping sensation of familiarity as he took in his surroundings...

The way the stools had seats that he didn't have to hop up into.

The way the tables didn't go above his chin or required his elbows to be above his shoulders.

The way most everything was within his natural reach.

He was too lost in his own world to notice the merchant come over to greet them.

"Milgram. Welcome back! How went your research in the field?"

"As ordinary as it could be. Aside from this one variable;" He takes a step aside to gesture to the smallkeen right behind. "I happened across someone looking for you!"

"Friend of the warden, we meet again!"

Rizzrack snapped out of it at the mention of 'warden'. He quickly recognized the merchant as the keen he was looking for. While he was glad to have finally found him, his mood was instantly sullied by being reminded of Silencer, influencing the way he reciprocates the greeting.

"Surprised, eh? I wouldn't be. I should have expected him to trick me! Just when ya think you can depend on someone, they lead you on and waste your time."

While both the keen were taken aback by his sudden venting, they had no trouble with keeping tact. "I see. Well, I take it you're in need of dependable people. You know, I know dependable people."

"We're the dependable people." Milgram specified.

"Sometimes the only ones you can depend on is your kin."

'That's a lie.' Rizzrack wanted to say. He knew very well you can't depend on kin either, because sometimes kin get other plans and think it's a great idea to abandon you like trash. But these guys wouldn't be kin by familial obligation. No, it'd be through the shared experience of the struggle for progress that bonds them. It almost felt like some vague lesson he learned before.

Not wanting to lose control of the interaction, the merchant continued. "Despite how long we've known each other, I believe I haven't properly introduced myself yet. I'm Zimbard."

"Zimbard. Well, Zimbard. I'm Rizzrack, and I'm sure you already know why I"m here now."

Zimbard smiled and nodded along patiently as Rizzrack explained his situation. Although he was reluctant to get into reasons and motives, the merchant seemed satisfied enough just knowing the important details.

"Well, retrieving your suit shouldn't be a problem to accomplish, and while we can get right on it, we only need your help to keep an eye on things here while Milgram and I are gone."

"And of course one other important thing."

----

Not long after, the two keen were on their way, completely trusting Rizzrack to be alone at the shop.

He could really feel them depending on him.

It was...

p r e s s u r e.

But he was fine! He was in his element. If someone walked in looking for something, he could find it! He could even sell it! He's sold things before. Like wood. He's sold woodsohowcouldhemessupsellingparts?

Rizzrack did his best to sit still and relax at the service desk. While there were better places to sit, he felt inclined to sit where he thought he should on duty. Besides, the little service bell he found himself tapping with his finger proved to be a helpful little distraction.

In truth there was no reason to stress over selling parts. He wasn't there to sell parts. In fact he's only there to wait for someone to delivery some drawings. Take them, make sure the paper is signed. Easy. Can't mess that up. Unlike meeting up with people. Apparently that can be messed up. Stupid Nortrom. Well guess what Mr. Warden? I've got everything handled myself. I never NEEDED your help, and when the sawsuit is finally back in business I'll-

Ding-ding-ingling...

Rizzrack looked to the bell. No, that wasn't him absent-mindedly tapping it. Realizing the sound came from the door he walked through, he looked up instead to see if it was the customer that Zimbard was expect-

Rizzrack gasps and quickly ducks down, hiding behind the desk.

It's Nortrom. What is HE doing here!? Did he forget about today? Who cares!? Going away you stupid man I'm not READY to see you yet!

@nortromthesilencer

[legacyshenanigans]

I am down bad for Rowan plz send help 🥵. Could we get Rowan SFW alphabet too perhaps? 👉👈 ❤️❤️❤️❤️

I really be out here creating men who were never supposed to become a big thing. That have literally become a thing 😅 I don't even think I've done a fuckin SFW alphabet for Volo lmao! Never mind Rowan! Hahahaha but I found a template so sure, I can do that for you 🤣💜

A = Affection (How affectionate are they?)

Just like a pet dog, he needs to be close to you at all times. He's always pawing at you, needing your attention. If anything, YOUR affections spark his affections.

B = Best friend (What would they be like as a best friend? How would the friendship start?)

Friendships don't come too easily to Rowan, but once youve proven your trust, he's pretty great, fiercely loyal.

C = Cuddles (Do they like to cuddle? How would they cuddle?)

Yes! And as I've said before, it's more death grips haha, man loves a cuddle.

D = Domestic (Do they want to settle down? How are they at cooking and cleaning?)

He'd have no problem settling down if it was for the right perosn. Unfortunately he's no "domestic goddess" he's messy and he doesn't cook, because his diet doesn't require cooking.

E = Ending (If they had to break up with their partner, how would they do it?)

Ghost. Far away from you. You'd never see him again.

F = Fiance(e) (How do they feel about commitment?)

Once he's in love, BOOM. He'd want it all.

G = Gentle (How gentle are they, both physically and emotionally?)

Emotionally, he CAN be gentle, depending who to obviously. But physically, in general, he's not a gentle person, he has to really focus on things to be gentle, like, he could open a door and pull it off its hinges by accident without meaning to.

H = Hugs (Do they like hugs? How often do they do it? What are their hugs like?)

He likes hugs, he'll hug you any chance he gets, HARD overwhelming hugs. 🤣

I = I love you (How fast do they say the L-word?)

Rowan can fall in love very quickly depending, and he would have no issue dropping the L bomb when he feels it.

J = Jealousy (How jealous do they get? What do they do when they’re jealous?)

Very jealous, he wouldn't handle it well. He'd take himself off for a while, then, whoevers making him jealous is going to GET it.

K = Kisses (What are their kisses like? Where do they like to kiss you?)

Rough, aggressive, and messy.

Your thighs and your lips.

L = Little ones (How are they around little children?)

Rowan isn't good around small children, they make him antsy.

M = Morning (What they are like in the mornings)

Mornings for Rowan are actually pretty eventful. He prefers to hunt very early mornings, so he's usually up and out very early to do that.

N = Night (What they're like at night?)

That totally depends on where he is. If he's somewhere with you, he likes to relax (and other things) but if he's at the Den, he's usually either fighting or enjoying the activities there.

O = Open(When would they start revealing things about themselves?)

I mean, once he feels a little comfortable with you, he'll tell you anything.

P = Patience (How easily angered are they?)

Short fuse, he gets irritated and angry easily and its not pretty.

Q = Quizzes  (How much would they remember about you?)

Oh, he'll remember EVERYTHING about a person.

R = Remember (What is their favourite moment in your relationship?)

This is hard to answer, but I think his favourite part would be building up trust in those early days, like him realising that you're legit and genuine would be a big thing to him.

S = Security (How protective are they? How would they protect you?)

EXTREMELY protective..And you already know exactly how he'd protect you.

T = Try (How much effort would they put into the relationship)

A lot, once he's got you, he wouldn't wanna lose you, so he'd really try his best to keep you.

U = Ugly (What would be some bad habits of theirs?)

Messy in general, in most things. Getting wound up too easily, some could say acting TOO animalistic in his human form at times could be a bad trait too.

V = Vanity (How concerned are they with their looks?)

Well, he tries to keep his hair and beard neat, because if he didn't, he'd look like a tramp VERY quickly because his hair grows SO fast, it's like a daily thing he has to do, he looked a mess when Marvolo met him 🤣

W = Whole (Would they feel incomplete without you?)

Once he's love with you, yes, very much so.

X = Xtra (A random headcanon for them.)

Though Rowan doesn't NEED a full moon to transform, and can transform at will at any given time. When there IS a full moon, he prefers to be out in the woods in his wolf form, its just his thing, it's what he does.

Y = Yuck (What are some things they don't like?)

Small children, losing in general, COOKED meat.

Z = Zzz (What are their sleeping habits?)

Rowan will sleep ANYWHERE, in the most uncomfortable of postions, in the weirdest places. Naturally though,since joining the Den, he prefers a nice bed, but rarely sleeps under the covers. He's a space hogger and a terrible snorer.

~

[wickedwonderlandd]

hii, you've always been very open about sexuality and so on in here, so I really wanted to ask you as a bi-girly who's always wondered how some things work in the gay sex world. it's genuine curiosity! so, I know this varies a lot from people and preferences and so on so forth, but is it possible to have frequent anal? doesn't it require a lot of prep before? and is it possible to have it impromptu? and if a guy isn't into it, what other things are common to just do? because I've had partners who complained that handjobs can be really underwhelming, so oral it is? I know that there's a whole world of stuff that can be done, but I've always wondered how it usually goes.

if this is too much, please, you can ignore this ask completely!!! again, I really don't mean to be intrusive and annoying, it's just that I've had my fair share of sex with women and with guys, and I've had gay friends asking me about the ✂️✂️ y'know? but I never had the courage to ask the same question back, not face to face at least.

anyways, you're really lovely! it's always cool seeing you in my dash. stay safe and hope you're having a lovely day, xx.

First, you're sweet and im so glad you like my blog. It can be a bit random at times, I know haha

I am not exactly the expert on sex myself. Tldr it has been a LONG time for me, lol. I'd hate to speak for anyone else as well. However, I can at least tell you from my own experience a few things. And at the very least answer the more direct questions. So I think that yes, it is possible to have anal sex frequently. It just depends on what state your body is in atm. Unless you're about to hop on right after winning a chili eating contest, I don't see you having issues. Prepping isn't always necessary, but it helps if you have the time. You don't have to sit on a toilet for like an hour, either. You're not a pornstar getting ready for a scene. You just want to clean the pipes out enough for it to be comfortable. It also depends on how big your partner is, too. A more endowed man may need you to clean a bit more deeply. However, there is such a thing as too much douching. Do it too much, and the walls of your anal cavity will dry up and make things a bit uncomfortable during and outside of sex. I've had it happen that when i use like water-based lube, it seems to get absorbed quickly and makes it harder for a guy to stay sufficiently lubed during sex. Which can be irksome, lol. That aside, eat plenty of fiber and things should pass smoothly and you'll hardly need to do any extensive cleaning. Every guy is different when it comes to preferences of pleasure. Some like blowjob and Handjobs and some don't want either. Handjobs can be boring to some, im sure, but also, what are you doing during this. Are you kissing him, talking dirty, stroking slowly or quickly, are you stimulating him with things besides your hands? Many a guy can get off from just a HJ. You just gotta spice it up a bit. And if it's still not enough, then go down on him but alternate between the handjob and the blow job. Let him feel the strokes of your hand and then let him feel the tongue. Hell, play with his balls if he is into that. Communication is important, of course. Ask your partner what feels good to them. It's ok to talk to someone during sex. You're there for each other's pleasure, after all. And you're right. There really are so many things that can be done to enhance the pleasure for both you and your partner. It doesn't hurt to try new things outside the norm. Nothing immoral of course :D. Hell, I've picked up a few things watching porn. Within reason course. We aren't pornstars but you may see something you'd never thought to try. As I said, this is just from personal experience, and I do apologize for the late and very long reply. Hope this helps ^_^

[demon-mortician]

─ RP Preferences

Repost, don’t reblog. Bold what applies. Strikethrough what does not. Elaborate on any points you’d like.

Please be honest, we all want to find the people who work best with how we RP.

Types of RP / How I do threads

| I don’t I just do whatever is on my dash when I’m online | Mainly asks | I do little short things mostly | I do my threads on discord | Long running threads that slowly build upon the muses |

Honestly, I could adapt to most of the types of roleplay, but I'm kind of selective about it. I'm serious when the thread requires it and silly when the thread requires it, but the thing that bugs me the most it's roleplaying in first person.. Not my deal, really, I usually roleplay in third person, omnipresent narrator. I also adapt to any platform, so if you'd like to roleplay on Discord or any other app then just tell me.

Plotting Preferences 

| Wing it | Get a general idea ooc and then run with it & plot further if need be | Long expansive thought out story arcs |

You just throw it in and we'll work in it! If something's too complex or you'd like to clarify some points before beginning please reach out to my DM's, I'll always be happy to plot with you <3

Type of threads I do / Prefer

| Oneliners only | Whatever dash shenanigans I’m online for | Para or Multi para | Literal Novels |

I highly dislike One Liners cuz, most of the time, these lead to a boring thread that doesn't go anywhere. I'm not asking you to write a book, but I would love if you elaborated further on, at least a paragraph, when roleplaying with me.

Reply Speed for Threads & Consistency & Keeping threads

| I lose threads all the time & don’t usually get back to them | I tend to lose threads but please tell me if I have and I’ll reply! | I drop threads pretty easily | I’m really slow but I WILL get back to you | I reply on a schedule/queue | I usually reply within a week | I reply every day | I reply almost instantly |

It's tricky for me to say that I'll respond instantly every day because, to be fully honest, I have a messed up schedule and I just come in and out any time, so if I ever miss a thread with you please reach out to me, I have fish memory and I'll forget if I'm busy with other threads D: but do have in count that I always go through my notifications to verify any pendant threads.. Out of that, If I stopped replying a thread, for any motive, and you'd like to continue it, please do tell! My reply schedule depends A LOT, so please be patient, I would appreciate it.

Romantic or sexual ships

| I don’t do these ships | I’m not against them happening but it is not the main point of my blog | All ships will have to be super slow burn & discussed a lot OOC, super chemistry based | I love doing ships, HMU I probably already ship it just ask! | I ship really quickly | I autoship or ship within a few interactions | I mainly RP for the cute ship fluff or smut |

Man, I LOVE fluff and romantic stuff! They make me very happy, hehe but always remember to reach out and be consistent about your ship ideas. I would recommend to read some stuff about Tomoky or interact with her as friends or in a first meeting before jumping straight into business, as Tomoky would look weird at you if you started flirting with her straight away, hahaha. I usually ship two characters if they seem like a good fit for each other, but I'm kinda shy KSKSKS so please reach out in any case if you're insecure!

Smut

| I do NOT do smut at all | I’m very selective about it | I only do it on a separate (blog/discord/specify here) | I mainly only do asks relating to nfsw headcanons on Sundays | I write it a medium amount | I write it all the time and love to | 

Hmmm, I wouldn't say I love Smut specifically, but I don't hate it either. I just like it, y'know? Even more if it is between a ship and it's getting cute/steamy/interesting. I'm very VERY picky though, I don't like explicit descriptions or BDSM and related things, I'm more in the Subtle branch of the theme. Imagine you're writing a book, that's how I write Smut most of the time, and would appreciate if you did it too. I just get uncomfy when someone gets all weird and/or explicit.

I wouldn't say you'll see me writing Smut all the time, cuz' there are very few ships around that I would be willing to roleplay it with, and I ONLY roleplay it with pre-stablished ships, so all that comes to the previous point.

Active hours [Specify Timezone, if you’d like]

| Mornings 8-10 | Midday 11-1 | Afternoon 2-5 | Evenings 6-8 | Night 9-12 | Ungodly hours of the day 1-onwards |

Any day, any time, if I casually jump on Tumblr and I got the time to reply, I'll do.

Activity Schedule

| SUPER slow and sporadic, like once a month or so | Slow and sporadic week-long gaps between activity | Bi-weeklyish activity | Weekly activity (specify if there’s a certain time you have school/work/etc. off that you are most active) | Daily activity | I’m online nearly all the time |

As I said before, I don't run on schedules, so I just hop in and reply at a random hour. I do hop in daily though.

Starters

| I don’t do starter calls | I want to do starter calls but often don’t have time | I do selective calls (specify) | I don’t do calls, but always feel free to ask me for one! I do starter calls rarely/regularly/often |

I usually run in Ask-Based Starters (with Ask Games I reblog) but I'm always open to write a starter if you'd like me to, I also have some Open Interactions and I'm willing to do more, it all depends, just ask.

AUs

| I don’t do AUs | My blog is an AU but outside of that I don’t do them | I sometimes do them but only with a lot of plotting | I have a couple of AUs already feel free to request them! | I have AUs coming out of my ears please interact with them! | I love making AUs HMU to plot if you think of one! | There are some AUs I won’t do (specify here) | 

Let's see, about the AUs thing. My blog is an AU, yeah, in some form, cuz' it takes place in Diabolik Lover's Universe, but I also do other AUs with minor changes like the Out-Of-DL AU, etc. I also have a little AU where Tomoky is a Servant in a Mansion.. It all depends, if you got an idea reach out to me, but do have in mind that I most probably won't do anything so crazy or so out of the rails.

Crossovers

| I don’t do crossovers (specify reason if you’d like) | I’m selective with crossovers (specify reason if you’d like) | I love crossovers! |

I mean, if it's a crossover between many OC's of the same theme as Tomoky, then I think it's good? But I wouldn't be willing to do any crossover between franchises and stuff, it's not my thing.

[imogenleewriter]

How? How do you do it? How do you write so much so quickly?

Lol, I don't know how to answer this. I guess I just found ways that work for me.

I'm not sure if you mean in a practical sense - i.e actual typing/finding time, or if you mean the process - i.e actually getting the ideas to make sense, typed up.

Time wise... I can't remember the last time I sat on a surface in our house that wasn't our office chair. It's the first place I come to when I wake up and the last place I am before I go to bed. In the last 5 months, I've re-watched 4 episodes of Heartstopper and a 1/3 of a movie that was still for a fic, and that's the only traditional media I've consumed, lol. So I don't watch tv or anything.

I only work part-time, and l'm lucky that my job pays quite well. It's also a job where we can have a lot of downtime, so sometimes I plan out chapters/do research/reply to comments then.

I need deadlines and accountability to focus or I give up. I write in twenty-minute blocks and then take 5-20 minute breaks (depending on how I feel). I used to do that when I was studying as well. Normally I could manage 40 minutes of studying/writing essays etc at the start but only do 20-minute intervals after.

I write a really rough first draft first and then go back and then go back and edit it at the end. It's much easier to get sentences perfect after the whole chapter is written, and it's a waste of time (for me) to try and get it perfect the first time. I don't get anywhere.

Content-wise, every chapter has a purpose... every scene has a purpose. Sometimes the purpose might just be "show how the character interacts with x". But when I know what the purpose is, it's easier to write. If I get really stuck on a chapter, I know it's because I'm not clear on what I'm trying to achieve/show. So I open a notebook and handwrite all my thoughts until it makes sense again, and I know where I want to take it. Some chapters just flow really easily, and I don't even have to give it much thought at all or write down anything. Other chapters require pages and pages of handwritten notes until I understand what I need to say/what the characters are thinking/what makes sense.

The thing that takes the longest is probably getting into the character(s) head and working out what makes sense for them. For me, there are some characters it comes very naturally for me, and others that it's quite challenging.

So yeah, if I get 'writer's block', it's usually because I've lost focus of either what the character is thinking/feeling or what the purpose of the chapter is. So I stop typing and flesh it all out until it makes sense again.

I also know that I write best during the afternoon/early evening, so I tend to do admin stuff, and social media stuff earlier in the day or later at night/early hours of the morning. But the actual, decent writing flows best, then.

[susantaylor01]

How to Get Rid of Fats Fast: Balancing and Sustained Approaches

People want to get rid of body fat as soon as possible, but doing it healthy is always guaranteed to take longer. There could probably be numerous ways one wishes to achieve such quick results, but many of them just happen to fundamentally tend to make regular negligence of the essence of balance and stability. We have tried highlighting below some of the effective means by which you will be able to shed off fat quickly and healthily.

1. Create a Deficit in Calories

The bottom line is that fat reduction depends on deficit caloric balance; it requires burning more than the amount consumed. That does not mean drastically cutting down food intake but making conscious decisions on what and how much to eat. Tracking daily intake, for example, through MyFitnessPal, would provide insight into one's eating habits. This helps you satisfy your hunger but within the intake of calorie limits. 

Wherever possible, decrease serving sizes of high-calorie foods, such as processed snacks and sweets, because, after a very long time, it may create a huge difference in the fat-burning process.

2. Add High-Intensity Interval Training

The high-intensity interval training probably tends to be among the very best forms of workout one can do when trying to burn fat in quick succession. Most HIIT workouts are made up of short, powerful bursts of exercises followed by quick rests. These keep the heartbeat of a person up high and burn a lot of calories within an extremely short time. Apart from the actual workout itself, HIIT keeps one's metabolism jacked up for hours onward from a session, hence continuing with the burning of fat, even when one is away from the exercising environment. 

The best that can be said about HIIT is that it does not require any kind of membership or any special equipment. These include burpees, jumping jacks, and sprints. One can do bodyweight exercises with much ease from within your home with great results.

3. Increasing Intake of Protein

Intaking a larger amount of protein enables one to reduce fat faster. While protein keeps the mass of your muscles intact during the reduction of fat, it inhibits hunger. Because high-protein foods take longer to digest, you stay full for much longer and therefore consume fewer calories altogether. You will make certain to have the correct amount of protein in your nutrition by adding lean meats, eggs, tofu, lentils, and Greek yogurt into your meals. Also, while fat is lost, protein works to maintain lean muscle mass so that you look toned versus just thin.

4. Sleep

Sleep is one of the most forgotten variables when it comes to fat reduction. It decreases hunger and satiety hormones; hence, one desires high-calorie food and will find dieting difficult. In addition, 7-9 hours of quality sleep per night will help in the regulation of these hormones and will also help the body recover from exercise. 

Along with this, one should try to decrease stress either by meditating or doing yoga because uncontrollable stress promotes the deposition of fat, particularly in the abdominal regions.

5. Hydrate

Drinking enough water can go a long way in supporting fat loss. Water suppresses appetite but also slightly increases metabolism, hence enabling one to burn more calories. Drinking a glass of water before the meal could give a feeling of fullness and lower the number of calories taken. Secondly, the replacement of sugary drinks like soda and juice with water cuts off extra calories and accelerates the process of fat loss.

6. Use Sugars and Refined Carbohydrates Sparingly

Intake of sweet food and refined carbohydrates-like foods such as white bread and pasties-sends your blood sugar through the roof, making your body over-produce insulin, which then lays down fat. If one were to reduce sugar and processed carbs, blood sugar itself would come back to normal, one would feel less hungry, and the deposition of fat would be lesser. These may be replaced by complex carbs like whole grains, quinoa, oats, and vegetables because digestion is lengthy, hence they keep you full longer.

7. Add Resistance Training

Other than cardio, resistance training is one of the vital keys to burning fat in the shortest time possible. It includes weight usage and going through body weight resistance exercises for muscle building. As your muscles start to grow, so does your resting metabolism. 

The more muscles you have the more calories you will be burning throughout your day, even at rest times. Of course, added to these are exercises that engage large muscle groups and accelerate fat loss as well. This set of whole-body exercises such as squats, deadlifts, lunges, and push-ups will help someone keep his or her body toned.

8. Include more fiber in your diet.

Fiber can be a very strong ally when one intends to purge the body of fat. High-fiber foods ensure slower digestion hence controlling hunger and resultant overeating. Beans, lentils, oats, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables are kinds of food containing fiber that, once included in meals, enable one to feel full for longer. Moreover, it contributes to having a properly working digestive system and normal blood sugar level things that are crucial in the case of positive burning of fat.

9. Keep Alcohol Consumption Low

Well, alcohol is highly dense in empty calories and tends to impede several fat-loss processes occurring within the body. The addition of drinking to the overall calorie intake of your day is also depressing to metabolism because now your body has to use all the resources it possibly can to break down the alcohol rather than burning fat. 

Besides, in that drinking state, most go completely out of the window with their food choices and make lousy eating decisions that are usually highly caloric. Restraint from alcohol, or complete abstinence from it, will greatly enhance your fat loss results.

10. Patience and Consistency Are Master Keys

While the temptation may be great to look for quick results, generally speaking, fat loss is accomplished through long-term consistency. Whereas crash diets and super-aggressive workout routines promise results, they can only be followed for a short period, and most of the time, they result in loss of muscles or health problems. 

Make small changes within diet and exercise that one can consistently follow. You will notice results in fat loss, which would take time and be somewhat evened out in approach.

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Conclusion

When all the many strategies put into place come together, one is then in a position to lose body fat quickly. By creating a calorie deficit, adding HIIT, strength training, focusing on protein and fiber-rich foods, and sleeping appropriately, noticeable fat loss will be observed within a short period. It is here that it should be noted one ought to be consistent and strike a balance to enjoy the fruits for an extensive period. Remain with them, and you shall observe permanent results without health deterioration while doing so.

[culttvblog]

The Avengers: Ashes of Roses

This is another first series Avengers episode which no longer exists and this post is entirely based on the original camera script which you can read here (which is also my source for the illustration and most of the information for this post). I think I used to think that I shouldn't write about series 1 of The Avengers because I would work my way through the episodes, and should cover them sparingly and gradually. I have now changed my mind and can see no reason why I wouldn't blog about the alomst-completely-missing series. If I get to the point where I've blogged about them all there is also no reason I can't blog about one or more again.

Ashes of Roses is a bit different from the rest of series 1 because Dr Keel hardly features at all. Instead all the action centres on Steed and Carol, Dr Keel's assistant. According to Dissolute (link above) this was probably deliberate and would have depended on Ian Hendry's acting schedule.

It is also a bit different from the other series 1 episodes I have blogged about in that the plot is an absolutely straightforward detective story, with none of the labyrinthine twists I have found in either Double Danger or Dance with Death. Both of them required some work to read the script, but I found that Ashes of Roses was a pleasure to read and a literal page-turner.

The premise is once again that Steed (we still don't know quite what he is) is investigating a very obvious insurance job where a business has been burned down shortly after the insurance was hugely increased. The difficulty is that the insurance company was obviously already suspicious and had put their own man in undercover as a security man, who has been killed in the fire. Steed discovers that there is a connection with a beauty salon and also with a criminal who is known to him, so the investigation revolves around the beauty salon and Carol goes to get her hair done.

How Avengers is that? The staff of the salon are exactly what we would find in a later Avengers series, and it's exactly the sort of innocuous setting the series uses so well as a setting for crime.

And Steed comes across as a magnificently dirty old man. He seduces one of the staff of the salon, takes her back to his flat before telling her why he really wants to talk to her and then proceeds to seduce her after she agrees.

It's not really a criticism, but this is a straightforward detective play where we pretty much know how it's going to end very quickly, so all the interest is in the action in between. If you want a mystery, this isn't it. If you want a plot criticism I'm a bit sceptical that even in the early 1960s insurance companies would agree to insure a building and then go into an extensive and expensive investigation because it sounds dodgy. I think they would just have refused the insurance when the business was obviously over-insured. But this feels nit-picky again.

A rather different first series episode of The Avengers which is a really good read.

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[maximumzombiecreator]

As I noted in the first post, this room is one of the most complex in the dungeon. How do we keep the complexity manageable?

What makes the concourse manageable is that when the party first arrived there, it wasn't really particularly complex at all. It was a large room, for sure, but for the party, it was essentially just a room with three doors. The players had to care about doors B, D, and G. Everything else could be consigned to a problem for later.

The "problem for later" feature is an easily overlooked aspect of running a megadungeon compared to a standard dungeon, but it really does pay off. A party exploring a single-delve dungeon that comes across a challenge or feature will feel that they have to tackle it immediately. Either they are going to overcome the challenge now, or they're not going to overcome it. But in a megadungeon, unless something is in some obscure, difficult-to-reach corner of the dungeon*, the party can easily just come back. This makes it easier to put things like difficult puzzles into the dungeon, since the players don't feel forced to engage, but it also very neatly caps complexity. As long as the players have some path forward, anything that requires deeper engagement and which the players are finding too much to deal with in the moment can become a problem for later.

*You can also use this to your advantage. If you want to encourage your players to engage with something, for example something they'd ordinarily be cautious about, putting it somewhere hard to reach will encourage them to do so. I have seen many a player push an Inadvisable Button because they weren't trekking all the way back there later.

Choosing what to leave as problems for later also creates an opportunity for the players to express themselves. My party had just had a hard fight and lost a character, and were seeking safety. Not only were they not interested in pressing the riskier options, they actively eliminated them by spiking G shut. But another party might have immediately tried pushing their luck. Indeed, if they'd climbed straight to the 4th floor and gone through doors I or K (or, on an extremely lucky lockpicking roll, J), they would probably have been able to get their hands on some very powerful magic items and treasure without being forced into any unwinnable fights.

The second aspect that simplified the room was that the party could grow into it. They made it into the concourse at level 2/3 (depending on the class, in old D&D classes level up at different rates.) This meant their abilities were relatively limited. They were aware of all the other stuff they could potentially interact with, and they certainly could have tried some things, but they just didn't need to. They knew they'd have more options later, and so they waited.

As the party levelled up and continue to pass through the concourse, they started to consider the other options the room presented. The portcullis, F, could be lifted or broken down, or they could send someone through with a potion of gaseous form. The thief could, in theory, climb up to the 4th floor (in practice, the thief was extremely reticent to climb anything. In my experience, all AD&D thieves were either extremely risk averse or died quickly.) A Levitate spell could let them explore the upper floor and even out of the skylight.

Once they'd gotten so used to the room that the basic options no longer posed any cognitive load, they tried to lift the portcullis F and failed, before eventually using a potion of frost giant strength to get another crack at it and succeed. Eventually, they'd climb to the 4th floor and hang a rope down for easy access, pick the lock on door J, and start using the skylight as their primary dungeon access, but all these complications came on gradually, so they never felt like a lot to manage. The party simply developed a mastery over the space as time went on.

Some groups don't need that sort of complexity management. There are players who will absolutely juggle a room with 10 doors with no issues. But a lot of parties will fall into analysis paralysis with that many choices. Dungeon crawling does provide a natural pressure release for this. The party can always just open another door and see what happens. But in a megadungeon scenario, it's actually surprisingly easy to layer the complexity in such a way as it stays manageable, opening up gradually as the party grows into it.

Since I've had a few people asking about megadungeon stuff recently, and I am an avowed megadungeon megafan, I thought it might be fun to walk through an actual example of megadungeon play that exemplifies what I like best about it.

This post is going to be the first in a series talking about a room from a megadungeon that I ran over 20 years ago (brushing past that fact quickly lest the horrors set in.) It was a major room, probably the most complex and important in the dungeon, and the players passed through it frequently throughout the campaign. In this post I'll introduce you to the room, and then in later posts I'll talk about what it does well and how to use that lesson more generally. Below the cut is a reproduction of the map as I remember it.

Without getting into The Lore too deeply, some dwarves accidentally dug into hell, as one does. Classic trope, nothing wrong with using them. They quite sensibly shut the mine down and sealed if off, but word got out. A human king heard about this, and took over the mine, expanding it into a temple complex to curry favour / barter with hell. It went badly, as such things do.

This concourse connects several wings of the dungeon, spanning several floors. An enormous devil face statue emerges from the northern wall, above the second floor balcony and below the fourth, and a column of light shines through a hole in the ceiling onto the center of the floor. Several floors of balconies overlook the chamber, though the stairs to the fourth floor balcony have long since collapsed.

This chamber was not too far from the main entrance, with the party first encountering it on their second delve into the dungeon, though it would take two more delves for them to gather the courage to enter it. At the time they first encountered it, it was swarming with imps and other little devils worshipping the big face.

I'll summarize the key:

A. Hallway from the Entry Chambers, the first and easiest section of the dungeon.

B. Doorway to the Pilgrim's City.

C. Doorway to the Unholiest of Unholies. Sealed and warded against simple spells.

D. Doorway to the Old Dwarven Quarters.

E. Doorway to the Nobles' Section. Barred from the far side.

F. Portcullis to the Pilgrim's City. The mechanism has rusted out and no longer functions.

G. Doorway to the Halls of the Clergy.

H. Doorway from the King's Inner Sanctum.

I. Doorway to the Archive.

J. Doorway to the King's Inner Sanctum, locked.

K. Doorway to The Indulgences.

Stairway from floor 1 to floor 2.

Light from the hole in the ceiling.

Broken stairs from floor 2 to floor 4.

Big ole devil face. Its eyes are a one-way illusion, allowing anyone within the face to view the room below.

Okay that's a lot, thanks for sticking it out. While I don't want to wander too far off topic into the rest of the dungeon, I'll just briefly note that the Pilgrim's City and Old Dwarven Quarters are easier sections of the dungeon, the Nobles Section and Halls of the Clergy are slightly more difficult, the King's Inner Sanctum, Archive, and Indulgences are very dangerous, and the Unholiest of Unholies is, as one might expect, where the worst things (and best loot) in the dungeon are. This was 2nd edition AD&D, so there was not a presumption of fights being balanced, and traipsing through more dangerous sections of the dungeon at lower levels wasn't uncommon. The players also understood the varying levels of danger fairly implicitly, since the custom at the time was that any time you went a level further away from whatever the ground floor was, things got more dangerous. The only exception to this is the Unholiest of Unholies and I think we can agree that when it's beyond a magically sealed door under a giant devil head the danger is telegraphed.

Next post I'll start talking about what made this room work so well in practice.

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How to Prepare for the GRE exam in 1 Month?

Introduction

The GRE is one of the most common standardized tests for admission to graduate school. It is also known as the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). It is used by many international universities and colleges in the United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe. The test will assess your ability to understand concepts and solve problems in quantitative reasoning, analytical writing as well as verbal reasoning. The GRE test contains two different parts.

  What is GRE?

GRE is a standardized test used to assess the academic ability of students. It is required by many universities and colleges in the USA for admission into graduate programs, especially those that require applicants to have bachelor's degrees. The GRE test is offered at more than 1000 centers in 170 countries.

What are the different GRE preparations available?

There are three main types of GRE preparation courses: • In-person classes, which are offered at most local colleges and universities. These classes usually take place in the evenings or on weekends and can be very convenient for working students who have limited time during the day. • Self-study GRE preparation books and materials that you buy online or at a bookstore (or borrow from libraries). This option offers complete flexibility because you can study whenever and wherever you want--but it also means there may be times when things get boring or monotonous if you don't find yourself motivated enough to stick with your studies consistently throughout this month!

How to prepare for GRE in 1 month?

It is important to prepare for the GRE in a short time. The best way to do this is by following the right study plan. One month GRE preparation is possible if you follow the right strategy and make use of all available resources. In this article, we will discuss how you can prepare for your exam in one month's time or less!                             (Read More: How to ace GRE Analytical Writing Assessment?)

How to crack GRE with one month of preparation?

GRE is a computer-based test. It's a standardized test, meaning that it is designed to be taken by students from all over the world and has been validated to ensure fairness in marking. The GRE consists of six sections: Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Analytical Writing (two separate prompts), unscored Experimental section, and Math Subject Test (optional).  The best way to prepare for this exam is by practicing on real questions with actual answers available after you complete each section of your practice test so that you can track your improvement over time.

Follow these tips and tricks to prepare quickly.

• Start preparing early • Have a study plan in place • Focus on your weaknesses and start working on them right away, even if it means starting from scratch (don't wait until the last minute to do it) • Make sure you have enough time to practice everything properly before test day arrives • Practice, practice, practice! The more you practice GRE questions and get used to the format of this exam, the better prepared for it you'll be when exam day comes around again next month or the year after next year (depending on how long ago you took this test).                           (Read More: Is GRE a good option for pursuing MBA?) How to Prepare for GRE in 1 Month: The Ultimate One-Month GRE Study Plan. If you're looking for a plan that will help you prepare for the GRE in one month, this is it.

This study plan is divided into four sections:

• Content review and practice problems • Vocabulary building • GRE Practice Questions (with answers) and Solutions - including full-length practice tests with explanations! You can find all of these on our website or on Amazon Kindle e-books. • Test-taking strategies • Practice test • Vocabulary • Math (including geometry) • Reading comprehension • Analytical writing (AWA) Analytical writing is the essay section of the GRE. You will have 30 minutes to write a response to an issue-based scenario. You may choose either argument or analysis; the choice of topic is limited only by your imagination and sense of ethics.

Is one month enough for GRE preparation?

One month is not enough time to prepare for GRE. If you have done a lot of preparation before and if you have a good strategy, then one month can be enough time for your GRE preparation.

Conclusion

GRE is a very important exam and it's complicated to crack without proper preparation. So, if you want to get good scores, join for proper guidance and also follow the tips mentioned above.

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Wooden Finishes – Indian Products

Wooden Finishes are popular in India and manufactured by PureWood Doors. The wooden finishing is a process of treating the surface of wood to give it an aesthetic look and feel. It can be done by sanding, oiling or varnishing, depending on what you want your wooden door to look like.

Types of Wooden Finishes – Indian Products

There are various types of wooden finishes available in the market. The main type is polyurethane wood finish, which is used to protect the natural beauty of your home or office. It has been made from special resins and oils that give it its attractive look and feel.

Another type of wood finishing product is a Danish Oil, which can be applied over any surface with ease using either a rag or brush. This type of wood polish has been used for many years because it provides great protection against water damage while also providing an attractive sheen to the piece that you are trying to protect from weathering damage such as rain and moisture in general!

Polyurethane Wood Finish – Indian Products

Polyurethane is a synthetic resin that can be used to coat wood in order to increase its resistance to moisture, chemicals and abrasion. The product is applied using either heat or airless spray guns and has been around since the 1940s. It’s commonly used on kitchen cabinets and furniture due to its durability, flexibility and ease of application (it can also be sprayed directly onto your project).

Wooden Polish – Indian Products

Our wooden polish is manufactured by us in our own factory. We have a very large experience in this field and we are able to offer you the best quality polish at an affordable price.

Our product range includes:

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Danish Oil – Indian Products

Danish Oil is a natural finish that is created by using linseed oil and varnish. The wood is sanded and then the Danish Oil is applied to the wood. The Danish Oil creates a glossy finish that is durable, while being easy to maintain. This type of finish isn’t as hard-wearing as polyurethane, but it still requires some maintenance in order for it to look at its best:

Remove dirt or dust from dry surfaces with an old rag or cloth before applying the Danish oil

Apply an even coat over all areas including corners and edges so that no residue gets left behind

Linseed Oil – Indian Products

Linseed oil is a natural wood finish that is made from flax seeds. The oil will protect and preserve the natural beauty of your wooden doors, furniture and other projects by sealing out moisture, preventing rot and allowing wood to breathe. Linseed oil dries quickly so it’s easy to apply before you start working on your project.

Linseed Oil comes in two types: Varnish For Tops & Sides – This type consists of linseed oil mixed with resins to form an opaque film over the surface of your chosen piece of furniture or door (like varnish). This usually takes about five minutes per coat depending on how thick you want it applied; Extra Strong Varnish For Complete Coverage – The extra strong variety contains no additives whatsoever; instead relying solely on pure linseed oils for protection against water damage caused by moisture penetration into wooden surfaces like those found inside houses built without indoor air conditioning systems installed throughout them!

Beeswax Wood Finish – Indian Products

Beeswax Wood Finish is a natural wood finish. It is made from beeswax, which is extracted from honeycomb and used to protect the natural beauty of the wood. The colour of beeswax varies from light to dark brown depending on how long it has been aged.

Beeswax provides an easy way to protect your doors while they are still new, but it’s also great for sealing existing finishes so you don’t have to worry about any future maintenance work being done at all!

Calcium Lime Rust Remover Lime Away

Calcium Lime Rust Remover Lime Away is a liquid that can be used on painted or unpainted wood surfaces. It contains calcium chloride, which coats the surface of the wood and prevents it from being eaten away by rust. The product also contains lime, which reacts with water to produce a chemical reaction that dissolves iron oxide (rust).

The manufacturer recommends applying Calcium Lime Rust Remover at least once every six months for best results. You should use this product sparingly; too much will make surfaces dry out quickly, which could result in cracking or peeling later on down the line! They recommend using this product alongside other methods of removing rust stains like sprays and cleaners rather than trying to treat them all yourself without professional help first (or else this would probably just eat away at your nice new furniture).

Natural Finished Wood Furniture – British Companies

British companies that manufacture wooden finishes:

PureWood Doors – India based company, manufacturing hand-crafted wooden doors with a wide range of options from standard to custom made products. The company uses real wood from sustainable forests and only uses natural raw materials in their production process. They offer an extensive range of products including doors, windows and furniture etc., which are suitable for both domestic and commercial use as well as being suitable for outdoor use too!

PureWood Woodworking Furniture Co Ltd – Another British Company offering top quality outdoor furniture at affordable prices with over 20 years experience in creating beautiful outdoor furniture items such as benches, tables and chairs etc., using traditional methods that are still used today but using modern technology when needed too!

PureWood Doors is a manufacturer of wooden finishes in India. Our range includes:

Natural wood veneer

Classic doors and windows

Security doors and windows

Conclusion

There is nothing like the feel of a new coat of paint on your walls and furniture. It’s a happy moment, full of hope. But there is one problem: that old wood can often be hard to keep looking good over time. You may have tried everything from cleaning solutions to waxes and buffers, but nothing seems to work as well as you hoped it would. That’s when you should consider using an organic finish for your home décor!

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Equipping and Using Armor

How long should armour/costumes take to put on? Also it seems from films, there are so many complaints about such being ill-fit, and taking a long time to wear, movement restricting, too heavy. I get it’s filming but we’re expecting the characters are able to freely fight in them and get in and out at ease. In other words, what we see is too impractical and unrealistic in reality. So what is actually realistic and something you could really see working?

So, there’s a huge difference between armor and costumes. There’s also a wild difference in the amount of time (for either) based on what you’re talking about.

Something like a gambeson or breastplate could be put on fairly quickly. Somewhat similar to putting on any other article of clothing (though, admittedly, the breastplate may be a poor example here depending on the design.)

On the other end of the spectrum, something like full plate would require a second person to strap the wearer in, though I’m not sure on exactly how much time it would take. A modern reenactor can get into plate in ~10 minutes, though that number will vary based on the armor in use, and it’s likely that a professional combatant in the era could have easily shaved a few minutes off that time. So, it’s not an incredibly drawn out process, but it is still something you’d need to do before combat began.

As he demonstrates, getting out of your armor is considerably easier than getting into it, but there are still going to be buckles in hard to reach places that will require assistance. His estimate of it taking about a third as long to get out, is probably a pretty sound guess.

Too heavy is a very subjective criticism; it is entirely dependent on the wearer’s conditioning. Historical armor weights vary wildly depending on the style, and material. The video example above weighs just under 60lbs, which is slightly lighter surviving historical examples from the 14th century.

Ironically, soldiers today tend to have heavier carry loads than someone armored in full plate with their kit.

The reality was that fully articulated armor offered the wearer a lot of mobility, and combined that with protection. While it is, “heavy armor,” that is weight that a professional combatant could condition themselves to, and wouldn’t really interfere with their ability to move and fight. If you have armor that seriously impairs your ability to move, that’s just going to get you killed.

Ironically, the bigger issue wasn’t the weight of the armor, it was the way the armor could trap heat, and exhaust a combatant who didn’t have the conditioning for it.

This is where you’ll get into a specific problem that’s basically impossible to lock down because it’s going to depend on the individual. If you’re putting actors in period appropriate reproduction armor, they might find that very uncomfortable, and may not have the condition (or the desire to build up the conditioning) to be effective in it. They’re not going to need to actually fight in the armor. Additionally, it’s entirely possible that the costume designers created armor that isn’t really functional. This is a weird edge case, because at that point you do have a costume, not armor, and it doesn’t matter if it would be impossible to actually fight in armor designed to those specifications, because the actors are going to do what the script tells them to.

There’s actually a lot of examples of downright terrible armor designs in films, that would be more dangerous to the wearer. Any armor with, “boob plate,” come to mind off hand, but that’s an entirely different topic.

Now, having just dunked on that, there are a lot of films, and TV where the production team takes the time to make functional armor designs, or use historically accurate(-ish) reproductions. (Sometimes you’ll see some anachronisms. Post-gunpowder armor designs in a pre-gunpowder setting is a very common example.) The considerations of filming work better if your actors can move and interact with their environment. If they’re comfortable and mobile, then that’s not problem for the production.

One of the biggest examples of armor that simply doesn’t work which you’ll see frequently in pop culture, isn’t heavy at all, it’s leather. While leather was used as a component of armor (such as the straps in the example above), nobody was making armor out of leather. The image of a stealthy knife fighter in bondage gear has the same historical authenticity as Leonidas’s leather speedo crew. Which is to say: None.

Leather was used in clothing (just like it is today), and if you’re looking at a character like Aragorn (and, I mean, specifically Aragorn, as in the creepy murder hobo wandering around in the forest), then leather clothing makes a lot of sense. But that’s not armor.

When it comes to armor weight, most of it is going to come from the chain. Chainmail is excellent protection. It has its weaknesses, but it’s a very solid starting point. Padded armor gets a bad reputation in modern pop culture, but was also shockingly effective. It’s easy to forget, but that was armor, and it did work. Plate was an effective outer shell, protecting your chain from the worst of the abuse you’d take.

So, in asking, “what works?” Historical armor worked. It worked very well. Even things like full plate (when they’re based on historical examples) were things you could actually move and fight in. Now, you needed training, you needed the conditioning to effectively function in that armor, but real people did that.

-Starke

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