#general tesler

[measlyscrapofseafood]

do you see the vision

[radicalellska]

training hard🪦🪦🪦

[mrlimesapper]

TRON: Uprising Forehead Chart (With Bonus)

People seemed to enjoy big brain Tron so I made a comparison chart with some of the other characters. Thank you also to Supervision in the Tron Community Discord for asking the important question of, "What would Tesler look like with a hat?" So I had to do my take on that.

[encominternational]

THEY TIED. ROUND 1 REMATCH. TESLER VS DYSON.

[generalteslerr]

Hello, programs

Paige told me to download this “tum-buh-ler” thing. I don’t know why tho… anyways if you are the renegade you can fuck off

[systemadministratorclu]

That is definitely my Tes and he's doing this to troll Pavel. (He's paid Paige to do this.)

@evecolourshock Tes just got some more video for Movie Night featuring Occupation Idiots.

HM!!!!! more trons

[systemadministratorclu]

[from the character development meme, for Tes]

Does Tes still enjoy painting/make art?

What else does he like to do in his free time?

What is yours fluffiest headcanon for Tes?

Does Tes still enjoy painting/make art?

(For those who don't know, this is referring to the fact that my Tesler was a mischievous beta before he became a General, and he first met Tron and Clu when they caught him doing graffiti on the Admin Tower. This happened before the Occupation was a thing) Yes. And graffiti is still his specialty. In fact, some of the graffiti around Argon that's been credited to groups like the Jolly Tricksters (especially several images/messages making fun of/insulting Pavel) are actually the work of an undercover General Tesler, who then purposefully submits anonymous tips about them so he can take Pavel to see them. He has built up incredible self restraint by not bursting out laughing (despite very badly wanting to) whenever Pavel reacts to these images.

What else does he like to do in his free time?

Being a double agent, Tes doesn't get much free time. When he does get it, he likes to mess with Occupation people (see above response for an example) or he'll use the free time to find somewhere private where he can message Clu to check on him and make sure he's okay. Or he'll ferry some 'derezzed' rebels out of Argon and direct them to Resistance members he has connections with (though most of these connections don't know he's General Tesler, as he conceals his identity.

What is yours fluffiest headcanon for Tes?

Haven't done much fluff outside of RPs with @evecolourshock but outside of that, I think he sometimes lets his youngest recruits sleep with him after some traumatizing fight, because they're just kids and he hates that the Occupation recruits them super young. So he does what little he can (without raising suspicion) to give them some much needed care and comfort. And also, he remembers being a lonely kid and wishing he had someone to care for him. So basically, he tries to give the young ones what he himself never had but needed. Those who've been in his unit longest will often come sleep in a protective circle around him when they see he has a young one (or multiple young ones) with him.

[zoology]

The racialization of pit bulls: What dogs can teach us about racial politics

ABSTRACT: Many have argued that discrimination against pit bulls is rooted in the breed’s association with Black owners and culture. We theoretically and empirically interrogate that argument in a variety of ways and uncover striking similarities between the racialization of pit bulls and other racialized issues (e.g., poverty and crime) in public opinion and policy implementation. After detailing the reasons to expect pit bulls to be racialized as Black despite dog ownership in the U.S. generally being raced as white, the article shows: (1) Most Americans associate pit bulls with Black people. (2) Anti-Black attitudes, in general, are significant, independent, predictors of both anti-pit views and of preferring other breeds over them; (3) stereotypes of Black men as violent, in particular, are significant, independent, predictors of both anti-pit views and of preferring other breeds over them. (4) Implicit racialization through a national survey experiment further eroded support for legalizing pits, with the treatment effect significantly conditioned by respondent’s race. And (5) state-level racial prejudice is a significant negative predictor of enacting legislation to preempt breed-specific bans. We conclude with our findings’ broader insights into the nature of U.S. racial politics.

Tesler M, McThomas M. The racialization of pit bulls: What dogs can teach us about racial politics. PLoS One. 2024 Jun 28;19(6):e0305959. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0305959. PMID: 38941314; PMCID: PMC11213322.

i've been thinking a lot about the ravenous hatred some people have for pit bulls/bully breeds and i think this article is very insightful. for those of us who have grown up in heavily segregated poor neighborhoods this is a realization on par with "water is wet" but it's extremely helpful to have a professionally conducted survey and the stats to back it up.

[reginalucernis]

Well, since I am now a bachelor myself, I have brought you a different kind of Bachelor (and his beautiful companion)

To be honest, this time I don't know what to write about - it would be possible to joke for the hundredth time that while the entire town is waiting for a Bachelor route from Ice-Pick Lodge, I managed to graduate from middle school and high school and finished my own bachelor route, but these are really boring jokes. It's especially funny that when the Kickstarter fundraising was announced, I was still thinking "oh yes, the developers will collect all the sum and they will surely release three main scenarios, and they could add extra Inquisitor and Commander routs, oh that would be great", heh, what a holy naivety))

I'm not in the mood to write a detailed review of the Pathologic either, so I'll be brief: the first part (rus. Mor. Utopia) is one of my favorite games, so atmospheric, multifaced (well, like PoLyHeDrAl, like a pun, omg lol it's so funny... is it?) and memorable that, having plunged into its world once, you come back to her over and over again for years and forgive all the flaws, whether it's graphics that is weak even for the year of release (by the way, 2005, the game is almost 20 years old) or questionable gameplay. There is no surprise that this particular game is considered the magnum opus of Ice-Pick Lodge. It's just a pity that I'm one of those people who loves complex scientific and philosophical works, but does not understand them at all and therefore has to constantly look for explanations from other people (and here I can say hello to TESler Channel)))...

Unfortunately, I can't say the same about the (non-) remake. It seems that the graphics have been tightened up, and the gameplay has been diversified, and the characters have tried to make them more lively, but it's still like something is missing, I don't know what. Maybe I'm just too critical, it's hard to judge here.

As far as I know, the favorite character of most fans is Haruspex, and I can understand why. Actually I like all the playable characters as well as all the NPCs, and there is no one among them who would only cause disgust - that's it, the skill of writing characters in the original game as it is. And yet, as I think, the closest to me and the most interesting, in general, the most elaborated character seems to be Bachelor, and with him his companions, especially Eva. Although she does not have any special story, there is still something charming about this lady of the demimonde) Maybe it's just Baby-Duck-Syndrome that affects me, or maybe it's just the (near) scientific and rational approach of this scenario, idk

P.S. Btw despite the undeniable advantages of Pathologic, as an artist, even a self-proclaimed one, another game of Ice-Pick Lodge, Turgor (Tension), is much closer to me - who knows, maybe someday I'll draw something based on it (it would be great actually)

[shes-an-iso]

somewhere general tesler is punching a wall

[murderbees]

More World Building for Tron, because I get stuck on random details

This time, featuring Energy in general, on the Grid

First, energy is multifunctional within the Grid. It power vehicles and machines, and serves as food and drink for Programs. It's naturally occuring, in the outlands with pools.

Energy is a natural resource, distributed throughout the grid as rain. Unforunately, Raw energy is slightly corrosive. You can drink it and be okay, but long term exposure isn't good for anyone. Think of it like salt water or lemon juice. Sure you'll be fine, but you will get uncomfortable. Since it's also energy, everyone absorbs some through their skin. If you absorb too much, you'll overload your systems and that's also really bad. That's why storms are dangerous, in addition to the electricity and lightning.

Energy has three forms, Raw, Primary, and Secondary. This refers to how processed the energy has been. Raw energy has not been processed. Primary energy has been processed, and is the most common form. Secondary is less common and is used in culinary pursuits or in the military.

Primary energy has either been processed through the city's power plant or through the Grid. In the ground is an aquifer of energy, which is why Tesler tried to drill for energy. Unfortunately, this caused blackouts since the city's energy is pulled from that same aquifer. The power plants regulate energy and moniter its use to ensure everyone has what they need, and that the aquifer remains healthy. If you take too much, there won't be enough left to support the city. The plants also plan excursions to the outlands to find energy pools to harvest. It's all about balance.

Each building has it's own energy well, but they're used as secondary energy sources. It more efficient for everyone if the power plant manages energy. The energy is distributed throughout the area by aqueducts connected to all buildings.

Primary energy can be drunken but it's really strong. Most programs prefer it diluted. Primary energy is used mainly for infrastructure and vehicles.

Secondary energy ranges from liquids to solids. It can be thinner, thicker, jelly-like, or even crystalline. It's used in both culinary arts and industrial and military functions.

Culinary energy tends to focus on drinks, with some jellies and solids. They make syrups and bases, sodas, many different kinds of energy drink for programs to consume. If you drink it every day, why not make it interesting? Some programs even have the capability to process the energy into jelly-like or crystal-like structures. These aren't very common, since they're more like gimmicks or candy. Not necessary, but novel and fun. Once turned into jelly or crystal, the energy cannot be turned back.

Industrial energy tends to be thicker, using a concentrated energy to run heavy machinery. There are many engineers experimenting to make more efficient energy forms. Crystal energy is sometimes used, but it's very rare.

Except if you're in the military. The military takes crystal energy and makes it into bombs. Yup, bombs. Crystal energy pellets are essentially bullets, and larger crystals get turned into grenades and bombs. Anything that uses crystal energy has a change to just explode.

[grid-daisies]

The next fic rec Friday is "Salvage What You Can" by TooManyTeeth!

This story was recommended by @sanitizedagent8, who said the following about the fic: amazing characterization of rinzler with super interesting worldbuilding and interactions between characters!

If you like the fic, make sure to leave a kudos and/or a comment so our writers feel our appreciation!

Rating: Not Rated

Archive Warning:

Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings

Category: Multi

Fandoms:

Tron - All Media Types, Tron (Movies), Tron: Uprising

Relationships:

Tron & Rinzler, Alan & Sam & Quorra, Alan & Tron, Alan & Rinzler, Sam & Rinzler, Quorra & Rinzler, Sam Flynn & Quorra & Tron, Beck & Co, Beck & Tron, Beck & Rinzler, Beck (Tron)/Paige (Tron), Lora Baines-Bradley/Alan Bradley

Characters:

Rinzler (Tron), Tron (Tron), Alan Bradley, Quorra (Tron), Sam Flynn, Lora Baines-Bradley, Beck (Tron), Paige (Tron), Able (Tron), Mara (Tron), Zed (Tron), Various other programs, General Tesler, Pavel (Tron), Tron’s repurposed team from Scars, Dyson (Tron)

Additional Tags:

Post-Tron: Legacy, Brainwashed Character, Past Torture, Rinzler doesn't get magically fixed, Coping with severe trauma, Can computer programs develop ptsd?, Hurt/Comfort, Tron struggling with the fact that he has an evil twin, Rinzler struggling with the fact that he IS the evil twin, That's right ladies and gentlemen there are two of them now, Reconciliation, Major Sass, Politics, Rinzler-centric but with other POVs thrown in, Quorra is a walking encyclopedia and nobody can convince me otherwise, I'm retconning the last two episodes of Tron: Uprising out of existence, Thus Able lives, Alan is a very nice man and we love him, Chronic Pain, Nightmares, Protectiveness, no beta we derez like isos, Identity Issues, Ethical Dilemmas, unintentional gaslighting

Summary:

Rinzler reboots on dry land, having been pulled from the shallows of the Sea by a trio of Black Guards. Now he is masterless and faced with the daunting task of figuring out what to do with himself in a Grid that’s only barely holding itself together.

With CLU finally gone Beck and his friends, the leaders of the Uprising, have had their wildest dreams granted, which leaves them with the question, What now?

Sam and Quorra return to the Grid with Alan in tow, full of plans to rebuild and repair, but after what happened last time Alan insists they bring along a little extra help in the form of an old friend from the Encom servers.

Three paths intertwined, who knows where they’ll lead.

[radicalellska]

be mah bad boy......

[mrlimesapper]

I had to do it to 'em.

[encominternational]

Round 1: GENERAL TESLER vs DYSON

[riinzler]

//penny for your thoughts (Dyson Obvi)

rinzler and dyson have a very Complicated relationship, primary because rinzler’s first ever interaction with dyson as rinzler was when dyson worked alongside clu to refine/reinforce rinzler’s repurposing and to implement a modified version of dyson’s old virus, hence the scars. It was an extremely extremely traumatic experience for rinzler and while the memories of it have been blocked from him by clu it still effects him and his interactions, mainly with dyson.

overall i don’t imagine the two of them end up interacting super often just by the nature of their respective assignments with (in my hc at least) dyson primarily stationed in argon, taking over general tesler’s position and rinzler going wherever clu goes but typically staying in tron city. rinzler hates him. ‘makes elaborate plans on how he’d kill him every time he sees him’ level of hatred. clu is definitely aware of how the two of them feel abt each other and keeps them separate To A Degree, but sometimes it’s just fun to watch the two of them argue. i do think clu has a rule/restriction in place that rinzler isn’t allowed to kill dyson, something he rlly rlly resents. luckily for them both unless dyson is actively nearby rinzler does tend to forget he exists

rinzler doesn’t see dyson as a true genuine threat to his position as clu’s right/left hand, but he isn’t used to having a program around who clu pays any attention too and doesn’t know how to handle any sort emotional response to his presence, especially with dealing with feelings of jealous/self esteem issues (in any way really) that isn’t through violence. he’s basically a catdog thing that isn’t used to his owner having another pet, especially one he hates.

HOWEVER ☝️i do think there are moments similar to this post where the two of them are able to be near each other without being at each others throats for awhile. moments like those give rinzler a serious sense of daja vu, thought he doesn’t know why.