#neon’s nonsense

[neon-catarina]

Since you guys loved the "fat orb-shaped virabots," have some more. I've always wondered what the extra virabots used that big secret basement thing.

Yeah Chosen and the virabots don't get along.

[pilesofnonsense]

RUSTY QUILL BIG BANG 2024

The Rusty Quill Big Bang is back to challenge you (yes, you!) to put your creative talents to the test. If you’ve been waiting for the chance to take on an ambitious project or collaborate with other folks in the fandom, now’s the time!

Writer sign-ups open on Monday, May 20th, with artist sign-ups to come in August.

Schedule for 2024:

Writer Sign-ups: May 20th - 26th

Full First Draft & Summary Due: August 18th

Artist Sign-ups: August 26th - September 1st

Art Draft Deadline: September 29th

Final Fic & Art Due: October 13th

Posting: October 16th- 27th

We will post a link to the sign-up form along with a list of rules and requirements on the appropriate day, but if you’re interested in participating, you can have a look at the full Challenge Guidelines and other information on our blog right now!

[chipped-chimera]

Since you guys liked the finished planted tank so much, have the tetra update!

A little bit of glass surfing is still happening but honestly was more because I was bugging them with my phone camera than anything. Most of today they were all over the place exploring~ also weird thing in the tank is a Banksia Seed Pod, threw it in for some extra tannins to help with any transition stress (natural antibacterial).

[thedeafprophet]

I do wonder what kind of reality shows the neon future would have. the possibilites for survivor type shows in the neath is... fascinating. game shows, dating shows.... so many options

[dicethewanderer]

oooohhhh i get it!

rusty🔄 neon

quill🔄 inkwell

[thepoisonroom]

btw does anyone have any recs for a pair of lightweight hikeable everyday shoes that they like that are some kind of fun color

[chinchillasorchildren]

So now The Taste of Things is also a 2023 US release via a single-city qualifying run

[appsartstash]

OC-tober Day 30: Magic

Mimosa's an alchemist by trade, but she's also an incredibly skilled wizard, which, in this world, requires a bond with a magic conduit. Omen (the horse one) and Jet (dragon-looking guy) are her familiars, which are born from the connection between a wizard and their conduit.

The part that confuses those around her is that she has two familiars. No one can bond with more than one conduit (and Mimosa only seems to have the one anyway), but both Omen and Jet are definitely tied to Mimosa.

[ghostsandgod]

Making my way through the world, taking skooma, getting captured, interacting with demonic entities, you know, just Influencer things.

[nonsense-aesthetics]

Aqua-anarchy

[someratidk]

in my neon era, slowly recovering from the worst slump ive ever experienced in my life oml (die ärzte have been my crutch the last 2 weeks oml 😭🙏)

[neon-catarina]

Well then.

Spoilers to the new purple menace comic!!

I will admit, @tulipsempai , the new comic was pretty tragic. They were friendsssss aaakdjdsjdjdjd

I don't know why but when characters repeat stuff it always gets to me. If anyone actually gets what I mean, ive used it in pictures and writing and it's engaging for whatever reason!!

Iris (purple character with grey accessory) belongs to Tuilp if anyone didn't know.

[pilesofnonsense]

RQBB 2024 Writer Sign-Ups Open!

Writer Sign-Ups are now open for the Rusty Quill Big Bang 2024!

Please read through the information carefully to understand what will be expected of you as a participant.

The sign-up link is at the end of the post under the spoiler cut!

You do not need to have decided what you will be writing at this stage, but please consider whether the fic requirements are compatible with what you have in mind, and be sure that you can commit to contacting us on the below deadlines to share your progress (or withdraw your participation if necessary).

Schedule for 2024 (all deadlines at 23:00 BST / 5pm CDT):

Writer Sign-ups: May 20th - 26th

Full First Draft & Summary Due: August 18th

Artist Sign-ups: August 26th - September 1st

Art Draft Deadline: September 29th

Final Fic & Art Due: October 13th

Posting: October 16th- 27th

Confirmation e-mails for sign-ups will be sent out after sign-ups close; if you have not received a confirmation by May 30, please contact us at pilesofnonsense@gmail.com. We ask that you check your email (including the spam folder!) and reply so we can confirm that your registered email address is correct and you still intend to participate.

Participation Requirements:

You must choose whether to join the Big Bang as an artist or writer. You may not do both.

Writers will require an AO3 account; if you do not have an AO3 account, please request one via AO3’s login page.

If you wish to write M or E rated fics you must be aged over 18.

All participants must read and adhere to the Expected Conduct guidelines (see below).

Minimum Final Word Count: 20,000

Maximum Number of Fics per Writer/s: 1

Maximum Number of Writers per Fic (collaboration): 2

Fic Draft Requirements: At the draft deadline (August 18th), we will require a complete draft of at least 18,000 words. “Complete” means that the fic is written from start to finish with no indispensable scenes missing or left as outlines—think, “If I posted this right now, would I be happy with the story it tells?”

Ideally, you will refine and polish your draft in the remaining time, but it can also be your final draft if you prefer.

Drafts will be handed in via a form that will be sent out to you before the deadline. Drafts should be available in Google docs, or if need be in PDF format.

Summary Requirements: A form for the summary will be sent out to you before the deadline. Summaries should briefly outline the general premise, and include rating, ships, triggers and other warnings, and any other relevant details.

Eligible Fics:

Fics of any rating and with any warnings are permitted, as long as they meet the minimum word count (20,000), are centered around at least one Rusty Quill original podcast (The Magnus Archives, The Magnus Protocol, Rusty Quill Gaming, Stellar Firma, Inexplicables, Chapter & Multiverse, Trice Forgotten, Cry Havoc!, Neon Inkwell), and are tagged appropriately.

We encourage authors to take this opportunity to challenge themselves to take on a project that they might not otherwise—though please consider what is realistic in terms of the deadlines as well!

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Please be aware that fics with obscure crossovers, common squicks, higher ratings, etc., may be more difficult to match, and thus take a little longer to get snapped up. We will do our best to find you a suitable match, though!

If you have any questions about the suitability of your fic, please contact the mods.

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[chipped-chimera]

So I (a novice first time aquarium owner with way too much hyperfocus and research) missed the memo that Green Neon Tetra are (supposedly) 'quite delicate' (though everything I read said the opposite) but regardless, I lost a heap of them and have been down to 2 for a while because I haven't seen a restock in my local fish shop for a hot minute. It's to the point I have stuck drawn paper tetra on the side of the tank to keep them company after I realised they were being attracted to the blue light on my headphones - yes this worked, they actually love their little paper fish friends ; m ;

Anyways I have determined they are a male and female and the female is getting ... fat. Likely pregnant. I know my water parameters have always kind of been 'breeding condition' perfect (pretty sure a female was carrying eggs before the ich outbreak got em :c), so maybe I'll get more green neons after all. And for free. That's provided the eggs survive in there between their own parents, cories and a pleco so pls pray for my mama neon to drop those eggs somewhere not stupid because there is no way I am catching them in there to put them in a breeder box between a massive hunk of wood and all the plants.

I mean at least I can feel better about the turnaround here - they're thriving in there. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[thedeafprophet]

Do you think they'd be able to get WiFi in polythreme in the neon future

[aesfocus]

A farmer from Whiterun hold.