#jianghu geekery

[omgpurplefattie]

Li Lianhua had expected it to be one of his bad days; he still gets them. However, Di Feisheng comes home from buying breakfast with a freshly printed list, and it turns into a much better day than expected.

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On my last post-canon fic, Pride and Dragonboats, many people had commented how much they had enjoyed the nerdy jianghu discussion. So, as I already had ideas about that, have more jianghu nerdery here.

The idea of ranked lists occur often in a wuxia context; Di Feisheng fights his way up the ranks in the flashbacks of MLC canon itself. However, I took the idea of the list being an actual written or printed publication from "Blood of Youth", where occasionally, somebody will turn up with the newest list on paper, and everybody drops whatever they are doing to read the list and discuss what it means for them, be disappointed if they are not on it, and so on. I wanted to show Di Feisheng and Fang Duobing geek out over exactly that kind of list.

CW: mention of a terrible childhood and child death (Di Fortress related); loose interpretation of actual real world traditions (qigong, turned up to eleven in the shape of dual cultivation), mention of temporary impotence.

[andsewingishalfthebattle]

2022 ACEN Panels

Hi, all! It's been pretty quiet here for reasons of both health and travel (I've been out of the country for the past month, and am also going through some new medical treatments), but since ACEN is in... uh... two and a half days 😅 I wanted to let you know what we're doing there!

We've got a couple of brand new seminars this year, so stop in and say hi if you're attending!

Friday

Patterns Lie! And Other Useful Sewing Facts (11AM, Live Events 11) - Learning to sew can be daunting, especially if you’ve never had formal instruction. We’re here to help! In this panel, we’ll cover selecting and reading a pattern, choosing fabric, cutting, pinning, sewing, pressing, finishing hems, and more — all without complicated sewing terminology! You’ll be sewing like a pro in no time. Bring your questions!

Saiyuuki: History of Journey to the West (2PM, Live Events 11) - From Dragon Ball to Saiyuki, you've probably encountered many adaptations of the world's most popular folk tale. But what's the real story? Learn the cultural context of the 16th century novel, the stories that came before it, and the true history that inspired them all.

Saturday

Entering the Jianghu: A Beginner's Guide to Chinese Fantasy Drama (9AM, Live Events 11) - More than half the world's TV dramas are produced in China, with some titles achieving international mainstream popularity. Don't miss out on this global phenomenon! This overview of the wuxia and xianxia genres will give you the necessary background and cultural context to enjoy these hit films and TV shows to the fullest. We'll cover topics from Confucianism to censorship, from fantasy tropes to forms of address -- and throw in some of our recommendations as well!

So You Wanna Be An Author: Writing & Publishing (11AM, Live Events 11) - It's never been easier to get into writing and publishing -- but with great power comes great responsibility. Learn from an award-winning author the best practices for successful writing, editing, and publishing, from story craft to marketing. Avoid common mistakes and dangerous business deals, stay legal, and build your readership.

Sunday

Storytime from Japanese History (10AM, Live Events 15) - After three millennia, Japan's had plenty of amazing moments in history. Hear some of the most important, most famous, or most fun, from Genpei War to Meiji Revolution, girl power to magical red cows, archery contests to smallpox -- with illustrations, your favorite anime/manga, and plenty of geekery.

If you miss us at ACEN, we'll be repeating a few of these at Gen Con in August. We hope to see you soon!

[omgpurplefattie]

Reblogging myself for this tag by @a-sea-with-no-shores :

Li Lianhua had expected it to be one of his bad days; he still gets them. However, Di Feisheng comes home from buying breakfast with a freshly printed list, and it turns into a much better day than expected.

 v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v

On my last post-canon fic, Pride and Dragonboats, many people had commented how much they had enjoyed the nerdy jianghu discussion. So, as I already had ideas about that, have more jianghu nerdery here.

The idea of ranked lists occur often in a wuxia context; Di Feisheng fights his way up the ranks in the flashbacks of MLC canon itself. However, I took the idea of the list being an actual written or printed publication from "Blood of Youth", where occasionally, somebody will turn up with the newest list on paper, and everybody drops whatever they are doing to read the list and discuss what it means for them, be disappointed if they are not on it, and so on. I wanted to show Di Feisheng and Fang Duobing geek out over exactly that kind of list.

CW: mention of a terrible childhood and child death (Di Fortress related); loose interpretation of actual real world traditions (qigong, turned up to eleven in the shape of dual cultivation), mention of temporary impotence.