#i knew this wolf kinda sus since the beginning

[captainpissofff]

Me having to team up with Mephisto and kill those poor barbarian souls (⁠༎ຶ⁠ ⁠෴⁠ ⁠༎ຶ⁠)

[opportunity-rover]

y’all knew the second rover learned one (1) more piece of Ranboo lore I’d be on here doing some analysis so here we go folks (all under the cut bc it gets a little long <3)

for reference:

an enderman is 2.9 blocks tall normally and 3.25 when aggro, and since one block=1 meter (according to Ranboo), then an enderman is normally 9′5, and 10′7 aggro. 

this supports the ‘different states of being’ theory, that Ranboo is normally 6′7, but when aggro (or perhaps in his case, stressed out or panicking), he becomes 8′5. If this is the case, the the mob that makes up his other half (assuming it’s an in game mob and not something of his own creation) would have to be shorter, to round down to a lower height for both his normal and aggro height.

so either that is what ranboo was talking about by saying it gave something away, or that little bit about his height alluded to something about his other half. 

the heights of other mobs I’ve theorized him being:

iron golem (2.9)= 9′5

- probably wouldn’t round his height down much, as much as this is my favorite headcannon (based off some points I came up with in this post). Not as likely but still a contender. I don’t know why his height would be lower (6′7) if both his halves normal height is 9′5, but let me dream ok

skeleton (1.9)= 6′2

- would make sense for the rounding the height down theory, but I did watch him kill a skeleton in the same stream, which he has avoided for a while but makes me a little sus. 

ghast (4)= 13′1 

-holy cow probably not this one, as he’s denied it to death in canon as well as the fact that the height difference would significantly trend the average height upwards, not down. 

dog/wolf (.85)= 2′8

-while it would round down the height, it would be a significant one and I don’t really see too much evidence of this being a possibility other than his friendliness towards dogs and slightly the coloration.

snow golem (1.9)= 6′2

-again accounts for the down-trend in his height, fits with the colors of Ranboo’s other half, and makes sense with his whole ‘pumpkins sure are cool’ thing that he had going- plus the random pumpkin house he built. I think this one at first glance seems like a lame second half, but it’s kinda cool considered they’re one of the strats used to beat the end. I’ve used them before to keep the endearment off of me while I fight the dragon. Plus, Ranboo has been around themself Ince the beginning of the smp (the ice cream shop, decorating for the festival, etc) and seems pretty friendly towards them. He also seems to be fine in cold environments, like where he’s living now, and carries snowballs in his inventory frequently. Snow golems also don’t like water, but this doesn’t line up with all the nether references that Ranboo has been making.

zombified piglin (1.95)= 6′4

-would account for the height change, and the decomposing side of the Piglin (the exposed skeleton) would match with Raboo’s left side colors. Plus, it would explain his interest in the nether and his lack of fear for lava. However, he has killed a lot of these in the past. 

there are a couple more mobs I’ve considered (stray, vex, silverfish, shulker), but I don’t want to make this post any longer than it already is going to be lol so I’m cutting myself off there

and then my for fun theories:

there is a theory about him being a shapeshifter, which I don’t really buy into (he has two very distinct sides, we’ve never seen scenes of him changing entire forms) but just for shits and giggles if he was, I’d kinda theorize he was a blob that could shapeshift into different forms. Specifically, a blob like Dream. It would make sense for the color of his other half, and for the voice in his head, but I’m not entirely sold on the theory so I’m not fully sold on it.

there's a mob called the agent, which looks like this:

It’s only available in Minecraft: Education Edition, and to my knowledge something that’s not common knowledge in the Minecraft community, so Ranboo probably wouldn’t look at something like this when considering his other half. However, it is one of my favorite (if not completely out there) theories. Not only does the colors match up, with he red in the center and the lighter color otherwise, but also there’s some cool possibilities here since the agent is connected to code. The agent is something that’s controlled, which would work with the whole ‘Dream controlling Ranboo and him not remembering it’ theme. However it’s not very likely hence why it’s just one of my wild guesses :)) 

if y’all have anything to add feel free, as you can see I find it incredibly interesting and Ranboo is probably going to reveal something completely different than anything I can think up so 👀 hit me up

[aliascanthrope]

ok here it is, an earthshattering 6 songs

explanations:

strangers: already mentioned, but yeah. apparently it's from a 2000s anime about wolf people or something, seems fitting. the lyrics to me feel like they're about this new world the cast has found. We've lived the life that we could live // We see the truth - magic that begins... // Searching for something new

fighting to lose - powderpaint: obligatory powderpaint plug but also the entire chorus feels like it's literally just about ben's denial of the Thrumm and running away:

Now it's a stranger I see

These transformations take over me

Here is the path, see the fork in the road

Choose one but don't wander off on your own

Suddenly you are all over me

Certain how great it's going to be

But I don't believe in and don't understand

The person you're telling me that I am

free again - lera lynn/arnaud roy: this feels like casey and especially ben yearning for something different in the world we know, and the Thrumm being born as they decide there must be something else out there

what if i forget your face - kimiko glenn: i think i mostly just latched on to the angst of being separated from someone you love deeply and didn't realize how much you needed them here. and casey and jynn fearing that they'll lose ben to the elements. also just the auditory vibe in general

true kinda love (su movie) - estelle & zach callison: this is like. platonic love the song to me. especially the hey, you, show me that solvable problem, we can get through this, i'll do the hardest part with you bit. but aside from that, i can see this as jynn addressing casey early on or jynn and casey addressing ben

smell of the game - guilty gear strive: this is definitely the biggest stretch vibe wise lol. but i can see it as kind of the more active counterpart of free again, since the lyrics feel like they're finding pride in being a beast and escaping the cage of society. and then the whole guilty gear monologue bit:

Mankind knew that they cannot change society. So instead of reflecting on themselves, they blamed the beasts. But they found beauty in the lives of beasts, and couldn't lie to themselves about it.

it doesn't exactly fit how it plays out in the novel, but regardless it felt fitting

anyway that's what i got, i'll give your stuff a listen so the playlist i linked might look different later lol

Tytoalbias: I listened to this song a lot while reading GP and now it keeps bringing me back into the wilderness whenever I hear it:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SV4mT_mnxPk

I wish I was a visual artist so I could make an animatic out of it or something. It just feels so right. For now I’ve settled on just making a Spotify playlist lol

oh thank you for sharing this with me!! I had no idea this was sitting in my inbox, I completely missed it. The song is neat, I like how there’s jazz(?) mixed in! And the sentiment of an animatic and playlist is really sweet ;w; I’d love to see the playlist if you’d like to share!

here are some songs that I associate with growing pains! (or just listened to while writing it)

notably, Devil Like Me and Waving Through A Window are Ben’s themes!

[angelsandemons]

So it’s offically been about a year since I started this blog. I joined this fandom near the end of the show, so I’ve seen a lot of people come and go, but BOY did I not expect to get this fair. Even if things are slowing down now, I have an unreal 959 followers, several of whom are still active. And I plan to continue to be one of them, I ain’t going anywhere.  I’ve met SO many lovely people over the past year, I couldn’t possible begin to cover it all in a single post.

However...

There are some members of this fandom that have made an especially big impact on me. You guys have been a joy, an inspiration, and a pleasure to interact with both IC and OOC, so I want to say a few words about each of you now in one big, disgustingly mushy post.

What Dying Fandom? I Don’t See A Dying Fandom Look At These

@mynameisdopper: Compared to many on this list, I’ve known you for a relatively short time, but I already feel as close to you as I do most of my long-time friends. I love talking with you almost every day IC and OOC, I love the thought and insight you give your characters, including ones in other fandoms like @conniethejam and @rosefquartz, and I love the skill you put into your replies. And even despite that innate talent, you NEVER stop striving to improve. You also have a sense of humor that matches mine almost exactly, and that’s something I’ve learned not to take for granted over the years. But most of all, you have a heart of gold, all jokes aside, and I know you are going to do great things. I know you already have.

@pine-dexter: I still can’t believe it took me so long to find you, but every moment since has been a treat. I love hearing your take on Ford, I love exploring post-show scenarios and post-show AUs with you, and I love indulging extensively in our trashy ship together, be it via IM RP or simply exchanging horrible fanfics we’ve found. And of course, on the occasion we DO get to thread together, that’s always a pleasure. We need to do it more.

@llamanorthwest: You might be the youngest member in this section (not in terms of your actual biological age, but in regards to how long I’ve known you), but I’ve gotta say: I had high hopes for you because of our mutual friends, and you STILL surpassed them. Your take on Pacifica is really interesting, and your writing for her is a CONSISTENT joy. I’m still over the moon that you were willing to explore the LTOLOXA AU with me, and that you seem to get just what I’m going for with Bill.  Not to mention I love the art you draw for it, it gives me life. I can’t wait to RP more with you in the future. 

@widdleolgideongleeful​ as well as @leavethattomabel​: Your Gideon is top notch in all the ways, and you’ve gone above and beyond the source material in a way all roleplayers should aspire to. You’ve kept him IC while still adding a unique flare of your own, and it never fails to entertain. Your passion is contagious, and constantly fuels my drive to continue improving and exploring my own character in new and exciting ways. The same is true for your Mabel, but I’ve gotta say, like to be REAL honest with you here...your Mabel has taught me something else too. This is gonna sound kinda mean (hey you already knew I was a bitch), but the other big lesson your Mabel has taught me is to never judge a book by its cover. When I first came across your Mabel blog, I was THAT roleplayer: I saw your layout, I saw your huge icons, and I thought “this is someone who only kind of knows what they are doing, but ehh I guess I’ll give it a shot”. In time, of course, I discovered you were an EXCEPTIONAL roleplayer, and most if not all your design choices were very purposeful, especially on your blog layout. And rightfully so: I mean it DOES look like a blog Mabel would make. Finally, portrayals aside, you are often a joy to discuss things OOCly with, be it GF related or something in RL, you always carry that unique insight with you in whatever you do.

@flannelandchill​: Wendy can be a surprisingly hard character to nail down, if only because she’s very much portrayed from Dipper’s perspective in the show, and that’s an obviously skewed view. But when I read your writing for her, I don’t JUST see the super cool redhead (though that certainly is still there), I see the side of Wendy only briefly shown in canon: a girl who is stressed just like the rest of us. And I love, love, LOVE how you work those two together so seamlessly. I look forward to all our interactions, always, and your appreciation for my portrayal never goes unnoticed. Please continue to stroke my ego.

@captivatinginnocence​: From the very beginning, I could hear Mabel’s voice in your writing loud and clear. You have a masterful command of her tone and characterization, and you carry that to places I’ve never seen other Mabel RPers go. Seriously, do you know ANYONE else who explores her later years in life to the extent you do? As if that wasn’t enough, you are an AMAZING artist, and a very generous one too. I treasure each and every “doodle” you send my way, and love the care and effort you put into every aspect of your character. It’s always a pleasure to write with you, even if I might take a while to reply sometimes. Same goes for OOC convos about life too! And I’m super thrilled that you’ve decided to dip your toes into the SU fandom with @fantomshards recently too, bringing all that skill with you.

Dormant In Activity But Not In My Heart

@stanfordsixerpines: As my first Ford on this blog, you will always have a special place in my heart. Back when I still had a lot of shame about this billford ship, you were ready and willing to jump in the deep end with me, and never looked back. I love everything we’ve done together, and look forward to anything we might do again in the future.

@hillbillyisms​ as well as @stan-punches​, @soosquestion​, and a bunch of others honestly and every single one is worth a follow becasue this mun writes em: You are perhaps the oldest friend have on here, considering I met you back when I first started on Tumblr in the Legend of Korra fandom, and we are still in occasional contact. We’ve always been so in sync, to the point that the LoK fandom legit thought we were the same person for a while, and I still feel that connection with you now. Although you might not think yourself a success story, I have and will always see you as a victor over the massive shitstorm life has thrown at her, someone who came out a writer in all the ways, despite all the odds. And you continue fighting every day, all the while never falling short in the quality you produce, even if it has understandable lulls in output. You’re always worth the wait, and I’ll always be here ready to pick up where we left off.

@sweatersandsprinkles​: We’ve RPed quite a bit in my post-show verses, and have always talked very extensively OOC about new and exciting possibilities. I love the relationship our muses have formed with each other, and I love the darker directions you are willing to take those interactions without sacrificing the fluff. You are a constant reminder that one doesn’t HAVE to choose between cute and dark, you can have a weird medium. And isn’t that what RPing Bill is all about?

@illusionare​: Unicorn, most of your muses I know of are just as much a majestic bastard as your name implies (except for Mickey Mouse wtf), but YOU are a SWEETHEART. You are one of the few users on this website I would honestly unironically call senpai. You’ve been an inspiration to me ever since I followed you on @desbearer, and you continue to be as you come out of every hardship in your life a little brighter than you were when you went in. Both in real life struggles and roleplay ventures, you constantly make me think “well if she can do it, why not me?” You are an unapologetic meme, artist, and writer – a true gift to us all. Never forget that. And even though your Bill might be on the inactive list here, the little interaction we DID have helped me get over one of my biggest irrational fears: interacting with other quality Bill Ciphers. And we both know you have an unwavering dedication to your murder bear, so that’s pretty awesome.

The Cross-Fandom Treasures I Never Expected

@sandsofchaos​: Never did I ever think I’d find such a perfect match for Bill, dare I say MORE perfect than my in-fantom OTP.  I mean go figure it’s chaos herself, right? I don’t think I’ve ever had this deep a relationship with another muse outside the fandom I roleplay in, and I love every second of it.  As a mun, you are probably the other one on this list I can unironically call senpai, because I really truly look up to just about everything you do. Your writing is top notch ALL the time, and your dedication to your character despite an obvious lack of fandom is a constant reminder to me that all you need is a vision and a passion. In real life too, you’re an inspiration to me; whatever you might think of yourself, I see you as a successful woman I hope to be as I continue my life, and it’s a blessing to see first hand that I don’t need to give up roleplaying to do that.

@yellingmetatron​: We don’t talk AS much OOC, but you still need to be on this list because your character absolutely floors me, both in concept and execution. Like with Eris, this is a relationship I never would have dreamed of my Bill muse having, but it just fits SO WELL. Your dedication is inspiring, and again, even though we haven’t talked a great deal OOC, you’ve privately helped me work through some pretty difficult questions early on regarding my portrayal of Bill, and I’m forever grateful for that.

@familiarfortunefox: I’ve asked it before and I’ll ask it again: how do you make a quality RP blog for a fandomless wolf with no powers or special abilities, except maybe speech? It’s such a mundane concept, a lost cause, and yet you’ve tackled it anyway with great success. And the fact that you revived it just to RP with my human Bill? I’m still not over it. You’re also the first blog in literally YEARS that I have actively enjoy the autoplay for, so kudos for your taste there. I know I’ve been slacking on our roleplays, but know that you are in my thoughts nonetheless.

@thecaptainofcrunch​: Technically this is the same mun as the afore mentioned Dipper, but since I have a specific unholy cross-fandom ship with this FUCKING CEREAL MASCOT, I felt the need to mention it here. You are a meme Dean, a fucking meme, and I hate you for getting me to ship this. 

Now these were just some super special people that have had a special impact on me and/or this blog in particular.  This ISN’T an all-inclusive list of roleplayers I love and adore. But as you can see, this thing has already gotten PRETTY freaking long, so just know that if you aren’t on here, I still love you.

Although...

There are some RECENT arrivals I want to give a quick shout-out to because I got my eyes on you. I know what quality l👀ks like when I see it. Call me.

@tadsthename, @mystcriiious, @bruiiser​

And that’s about it! Oh, but one more thing: although this isn’t someone I’ve RPed with on this blog very much, she IS a big part of the reason I finally checked out Gravity Falls at all a little over a year ago, so a quick shoutout to @marelapis as well. 

[thepreciouspurrsian]

I really liked your headcanons and especially how they fit well into the family's untold story in the game. However, if I may add my own hcs to this post and explain a few things:

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1_ As for the first hc, I doubt if the cult never told Deimos anything about his father. In fact, I think they had informed him that the wolf of Sparta was his father from the very beginning. Because remember what he told kassandra?

"if I could find you, the other long lost child of Nikolaos, then I can find him and when I do, he'll wish he was thrown off that mountain."

Or

"I've heard the story and not from a liar like you and never call me alexios" / "Stop calling me that. I already know what happened that night."

So, I think Deimos actually knew it but here's the point: the cult told him lies. Lies like "your father let you be threwn off mountain Taygetos with his consent. He didn't want you or you to live. Didn't want to see your glorious fate that has yet to come. Nobody wanted you to be alive. Your family rejected you and..." totally making a HORRIBLE image of his father (and family) in young Deimos' mind. That's why he's so hostile when he meets his sister, Kassandra, and then Myrrnie and finally the whole family. I see this as major part of his brainwashing process by the cult.

I imagine them telling baby Deimos "Myrrnie and Nikolaos agreed on throwing you off the mountain and your sister did them the final big part. She threw you to the chasms of Taygetos, into the mud and the cold ground full of broken bones and skulls. She too fell and didn't survive but you did, deimos. You survived to prove them you're the chosen one and they can never keep you away from your glorious fate. Because you have the blood of Gods, you're a demigod."

All of this is accurate if we don't include Pythagoras. Honestly, I'm not sure which one is Deimos' REAL biological father. I've got reasons to both deny and accept that Pythagoras is his father but we're not talking about it here. (but tell me if you're willing to hear more!)

Again, I'm saying that the cult sending young deimos to be close to Nikolaos is a GREAT hc and totally fitting in and perhaps the cult told him the truth only when he was much older, like 16? (poor deimos! His sweet 16 had been a hellish year for him then, lol) they knew that he couldn't be trusted with personal information. Especially at a very young age. In that case, both hcs could be correct! ^~^

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2_ About Pausanias, I think one of the reasons the cult had this puppet king as one of their own, was to get news of Myrrnie's whereabouts. Since they are related, it could lead them directly to her.

Another reason is that, you know, Deimos is the long lost prince of Sparta. Maybe, the cult wanted to have the whole Lakonia under its control in the future. How? They could murder the peaceful king and have deimos and pausanias as the two kings. What do you think? Probably explains why Myrrnie said "he will lead us! He will be good!" and Deimos speaking highly of himself as 'to be feared by the entire Greek world'. Someone like Agammemnon. (I think Deimos!Alexios was meant to be a king.) But this hc would only happen IF deimos proved himself to the cult as a worthy/loyal king and not just an uncontrollable lunatic soldier.

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3_ About Stentor, ohh here's an interesting thing. I once kicked him out of the Adrestia and kept the rest of the family on the board. Look what happened.

Mercenary Found!

Stentor the Fallen.

You see. 'after he tried to kill his sibling (which one?!) and failed, he left the spartan army in disgrace...'

Okay, that and the rest of the text just sent shivers down my spine. Perhaps Stentor isn't as good as we think he is?!

For me, there was always a questionable and shady thing about him; even when I hadn't finished the game. (Stentor, you seem kinda sus~) hmm something I couldn't figure out... We know that he's SO loyal to his pater and his military forces. I think if an occasion rises, he'll be someone who would put his duties first and step on his family. No matter how much he liked being in their presence. You know? He can't be trusted wholeheartedly! Perhaps that's what being a general is like, so I can't really blame him but.. Yeah, he would easily put his family aside. Including Nikolaos himself. So what is killing a sibling for him? The easiest thing.

And about the last part, the whole family packing their stuff and moving to Adrestia is the best hc I've ever read in ac odyssey! (+ Nikolaos secretly caring for his wife from far away.) You're right, that's literally what happened and what they did. Because life left them no other choice. 🙂

I have two different headcanons for Odyssey that are a bit long.

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