#labryinth of lies

[snack-shop-boss]

This is very much a joke I love Hadestown but if you get it you get it

[birdbrain-npts]

The Spiral [TMA] ID PACK

Pt: The Spiral [TMA] ID Pack /end pt

Names: Alice, Bacchus, Caprice, David, Dionysus, Distort, Distortion, False, Fractal, Hatter, Helen, Hypnos, Janus, Julia, Labyrinth, Lichtenberg, Man, Mann, Maze, Mentiras, Michael, Mirr, Mirror, Mnemosyne, Morpheus, Nepenthe, Not-[Name], Shelley, Somnus, Spiral, Twist, Twister, Wonder, Wonderland

Pronouns: confuse/confuses, distort/distorts, door/doors, fractal/fractals, gate/gates, h-/h-m, insomnia/insomnias, labyrinth/labryinths, loop/loops, mad/mads, maybe/maybes, maze/mazes, no/nos, not/nots, pattern/patterns, sh-/h-r, shape/shapes, sp-r-l/sp-r-al, spi/spirals, spiral/spirals, th-y/th-em, unreal/unreals, yes/yes’, ⁉️/⁉️s, ⚠️/⚠️s, ❓/❓s, ❔/❔, 🌀/🌀s, 💤/💤s, 🔁/🔁s, 🚪/🚪s, 🧠/🧠s, 🪞/🪞s

Titles: es mentiras, humanity's mind / madness, prn is lies, prn who is cursed / blessed by the Spiral, prn who is lost, prn who is made of impossible geometry / fractals, prn who is not what prn is, prn who lives in Sannikov Land / Wonderland / The Distortion / The Maze, prn who lurks in mazes, prn who opens doors, prn who owns the fractal pot / pattern rug, prn who preformed the great twistimg, prn who twists, prn who walks the endless maze, the man / woman who wasn't there, the other dimensional / worldly thing, the twisting deceit, the visage of the mind / madness

Genders: Sillyspiral, Flagmaspiral, Archispiral, Requespiral, Coinspiral, TMA??????? (SweetArts) Gender, AshSweetSpiralgender, Dissospiralava, Illusiowondera, Imosril, Spiralline, Tmaspiralhunter, Beyongraspic, Quantum chaos gender, Spiralangel, Spiraldemon, Distortiongender, Spiralcomfic, Spirsymbic, Spiralbitch, Spiralfreak, Spiralloser, Spiralweirdo, Spiralfluid, Distortioncharic, Tmadistortgender, Spiralsacrific

Other ids: Liar, illogical in nature, Avatar of the Spiral Occuden, Surrealism Eiment, Spiralipsese, Madnesil, The Spiral Eiment, Satellamentis, Spiralvesil, Hypospmnisel, TheSpiraltant, TheSpiralperspesque, TheSpiralvior, TheSpiralvesil, TheSpiralhearthic, TheSpiralallion, TheSpiraldernic, Alderlies, Aldernillusic, Entispiralum

Words in bold are Names, Pronouns, Titles, Genders, and Other ids respectively

Requested by @sxyphen + Anon

Tagging @radiomogai and @id-pack-archive

[nancydrewpcpolls]

Nancy Drew Bracket Round 1.9

In case you want to listen to them again, I've linked them from youtube.

The Deadly Device

Labyrinth of Lies

[seaweedbraens]

This is in part a response to the 3/10 reviewer.

Adaptations obviously cannot have every single thing perfect to the book, just time wise it's impossible. But I think this series was made with a lot of love by everyone involved and it shows. Every interview I've seen and the show itself make it clear it's also important to them, and they want to make a good version.

A lot of issues that I read I think can be solved with having more of the story. Like, his mom has given him blue candy, explanation might come later, like in the talks the trio has during the quest. Or the council of the cloven elders doesn't even appear in the books until the Battle of the Labryinth. We don't need an explanation yet. Without knowledge of the books I would assume oh the visually important nature ppl are the ppl in charge of the satyrs. Which like.. yeah good enough for now. And it gives Grover more depth from the start. And there are hints of Luke's bitterness, such as "They like the smell of begging" when they go for offerings. We also haven't even left camp yet, there's time to develop that.

Luke's emphasis on glory was more about from other campers, I took it as a hint of Luke's desire to feel powerful. Luke also clearly values glory in the books as well - he failed to attain glory by completing his quest and it eats at him. Two, the addition makes sense if you're familiar with the Iliad, glory is heavily emphasized and a complex theme throughout, but I will not be digging out any college essays lol. I think it's definitely something that is going to be developed as a theme throughout.

Luke is a supportive counselor in the book. He's literally the head counselor in charge of shepherding the kids once they get there and likely spend their first night in the Hermes cabin. Plus in Ch. 7, he talks to Percy about being new and warns Percy not to take the offerings lightly, in Ch. 8 trains him on the sword, saying "No laughing at Percy" during the demo, and is thrilled when Percy disarms him.

A word about Gabe, we see Gabe for 9 pages in the beginning of the book. He harasses Percy, demands food from Sally, and is grumpy about them using the car. I was at first bothered by Gabe looking just kinda like a couch potato, but it was pointed out to me that abusers don't just all wear wife beaters and are streaked with grime. In the show he answers, Sally's phone, a controlling behavior. He harasses Percy when he gets in the door, and is almost pleased that Percy got kicked out for assault, a violent behavior. I'm still interested with how they are going to bring in the "Smelly Gabe" covering Percy's scent (which I always was a bit confused how that worked really well if Percy was at boarding school 90% of the time.) And I'm wondering how they are going to make him be deemed worthy of being murdered with Medusa's head by the audience. He appears on the news telling lies about Percy throughout the book and Percy doesn't realize that Sally has been hit before by Gabe until the end of the book. So, those are more ways to bring that in.

While I watched it, it didn't feel very rushed, but that might be because I had context from the books. Looking back it's a fast, but I'd rather have a longer time questing, and that's a trade-off. It's just unfortunate that even an established property can't get a longer run time.

One of my biggest worries was that the fighting would be cringe but I think they pulled it off Really well. It's visually great, and while I have my personal vision of CHB that didn't stop me from loving the show's version. It's also funny! I laughed out loud multiple times. There's tons of little details you get to hunt for from the book. The actors make you believe they are the characters. I've been living with versions in my head for over 15 years and I fully accept these guys as the trio. An open mind and ability to allow multiple versions to live in your head are definitely key to enjoying it as a long time fan.

I'm doing my best to avoid ppls garbage opinions, especially people new to the fandom, but I've seen enough lousy opinions from people who have been in the fandom forever to think it's a problem only in new ppl. Twitter has just been a lot of great edits and memes which is super fun.

Sorry for the length, that I got the book out, and that this was way too in depth for what you originally asked.

sorry for getting to this a little late! personally, i feel like i can't comment on the show yet, since i haven't watched it, but everyone's entitled to their own opinion as long as we're all being respectful here, as you're being. i hope 3/10 anon sees your version of things, and i'm glad you enjoyed the show!

[wolf-eyes-wolf-soul]

Lost? Now that Morren could understand. To her, the forest was home. She knew all the secret trails and pathways through the trees, the landmarks that not many would think to register. She had lived here her whole life and so it was second nature to her. To an outsider it would look like a labryinth of bark, moss, dirt, and stone. Easy to get turned around in and wander in circles. Perhaps that was another way the wilds helped to protect itself, magically leading those who were outsiders to it astray.

She wound her fingers into Esca's fur as she regarded the strange man, anchoring herself. Cyrus Leonhardt, he had said. Why did he have two names? Did everyone else have two? That was a bit beside the point but she found it odd nonetheless.

And he spoke so oddly too.

"You mean no harm? To us or to the forest?" Morren had to be sure. Animals could be trusted to be honest, well except for ravens and foxes who loved their tricks, but she knew that men lied. They took more than their fair share, they destroyed with fire and axes, they killed for sport and not for survival. How could she be sure he wasn't one of them and would go back and reveal the truth about what lay hidden amongst the trees? He was very far from his stated goal and that made her even more wary.

Can't trust him. Make him leave! Let me chase him away!

"Hush." Morren admonished Esca. His instinct to defend was strong and usually it would be a help but right now she needed a moment to think. His growls lessed some but didn't completely die away. That would have to be enough.

She turned her golden gaze back on Cyrus and spoke to him "And how do we know you're telling the truth? That you'll keep your word and do no harm? You're very far from the main road and people have come looking for this place before."

I mean no harm... || @wolf-eyes-wolf-soul

Cyrus paused at the edge of the ancient stone circle, his formidable silhouette cutting a stark figure against the twilight sky. The forest had ensnared him in its labyrinthine embrace for days, each turn and twist leading him deeper into an unfamiliar wilderness. His normally sharp teal eyes now bore a flicker of fatigue, though they still scanned his surroundings with unwavering vigilance.

He had begun stepping through the dense, heavy brush, emerging from what seemed like an endless tangle of foliage, only to encounter her—a presence as striking as it was sudden. Beside her, a sinewy and menacing wolf snarled with a ferocity that made Cyrus instinctively tense. The guardian of the stone circle and her fearsome companion. He knew he had stumbled upon something sacred and fiercely protected. "Sorry... didn't mean to scare you.."

Cyrus raised his hands slowly, palms outwards in a gesture of peace, his voice deep, steady, and calm. "I mean no harm," he began, his tone earnest and hesitant. "I am Cyrus Leonhardt. Fate, it seems, has led me astray in this vast forest. I've been wandering for days, seeking a path back to the main road."

The tension in her stance was palpable, but the wolf's posture screamed of imminent action, eager to sink its teeth into the flesh of any intruder daring to trespass on their turf. It was a testament to its readiness to defend their territory. He could sense the weight of the responsibility and the fierce protectiveness it felt for this hallowed ground... "I did not intend to intrude upon your sacred space," he continued, his words chosen with care. "The forest's depths have proven more treacherous than I anticipated. When I stumbled upon this circle, I hoped it might lead me to someone who could offer guidance."

Their suspicion did not abate, and he understood why. He was an uninvited guest, a stranger in their domain. But he met their gazes with unwavering sincerity, hoping they could see the truth in his eyes. "I seek only your aid to find my way," he said, his voice softening. "I have nothing to offer but my gratitude and the promise that I mean no harm."

The air between them was taut, the wolf's growl a low, menacing undertone. Yet, Cyrus held his ground, his posture open and non-threatening. He was ready to earn her trust, however long it might take. For in this moment, amidst the ancient stones and the encroaching shadows of the forest, he found himself at the mercy of her judgment, hoping for a spark of compassion in her resolute eyes.

[thenonbinarydetective]

So we all agree that Xenia pegs Thanos right?

[fictionxlover]

the end of summer playlist: DDI/HAU/TMB/LIE

[heytheresassydetective]

Yes LIE is a very flawed game but as an actor I love it because the recordings of rehearsals are spot-on to how actors are

[yiikesyikes]

I would definitely let Thanos crush me with his biceps. Leave? How about choking me to death and burying me in Tartarus you greek love bug! 

[therandomanimefan]

The final part to my Nancy Drew fashion drawings! The last four are SPY, MED, LIE, and SEA

I can't believe I actually did all 32 games! I had a ton of fun drawing all of these and I'm glad I've been able to contribute something to a community I've been part of for a long time.

Outfits are from @detectiveworkisalwaysinstyle

And thank you for making such awesome outfits! They definitely helped motivate me to keep going and finish all the ones I found the most fun to draw!

[snack-shop-boss]

How am I just now realizing how hot everyone in Labyrinth of Lies is??

[nerdy-valkyrie]

I wanna watch the Quick-Change Pantheon Fun-Hour!

[bennettxgemini]

wow now i’m shipping grigor and nancy.

[asharkapologist]

Meanwhile, I never got stuck there because I frequently do as much as possible to get as many Second Chances as possible

trying to figure out what to do next in this nancy drew game and apparently I'm supposed to mess with the fly system and break it and . . . I simply wouldn't do that???? what??????? my character was literally just told its DEADLY

[thenonbinarydetective]

Thanos really makes a fuss when he first finds Nancy in the Underworld and then takes the remote away but then basically gives up when she finds another way down.

ngl his threats are a little lame, he’s kinda being a little pissy about the whole thing

[nancydfan]

Ngl it’s my favorite look of all of their designs.

Everyone talks about when they showed up in games but how do we feel about the Hardy’s concept art in LIE: