#outside-the-box concepts

[kids-worldfun]

Unconventional & Innovative Ideas for English Learning

‘English learning is very important,’ Jack’s father told him again and again. Such advice and admonitions always came when he brought his report card home. Jack was doing quite well in all his subjects, but his English grades were always poor.  Needless to say, if he had a better grasp of English, he could have done better in all his subjects. ‘I hate English learning,’ Jack would often mutter to…

[tallymarksystem]

(prefacing this post with not all allistic people, and not all autistic people)

I feel like part of the reason you see so many autistic people who identify with non- or alter-humanity is because we have a fundamentally different understanding of things that society accepts as "just the way things are," especially if society made things that way in the first place and they're not any kind of universal truths or set-in-stone facts (think gender, social norms, conversation/communication rules).

Like with gender, we know that autistic people frequently have a different relationship with it than allistic people do. That's why there's so many autistic trans and gender non-conforming folks. Allistic people see boxes around that kind of thing that autistic people just don't, as much.

I think that's at least one big part of why there's so many autistic people who identify as non- or alter-human. Our brains don't always do that automatic "this is the way things are" thing that allistic brains do.

Allistic folks go "You're a human person, therefore your identity is contained within those terms," and a lot of times autistic people will go "I don't feel human in the way that I see other people experiencing human-ness. I feel a connection to something else, even with the knowledge that I physically am human. My identity cannot be contained in your terms in a way that fits comfortably for me."

Whether it's animals, concepts, objects, or whatever else, there are a lot of ways people can experience their identities that don't really mold very well to the shape of the box that allistics decided was meant to go there.

[ratwithhands]

Team Supernova's Admins!

Just a while until the year anniversary, so I finally got around to sketching/writing down more about the different sectors in the team and what they do. This might be a bit of a long read so you can just scroll through the photos since they sum it up ^^

Elesa is the Civil Admin, her job mainly revolves around managing the people living in the tunnels directly under Nimbasa. She was originally asked to do this work because she was well known and well liked in Nimbasa and would have an easier time talking to and organizing them. Generally she does well with the work, and often assists people with tasks where possible.

The identifying colour for this sector is yellow. The armbands created by the team use a strip of fabric dyed with onion skins and connected with a diagonal stitch.

Position overview:

Mess Cooking - A large number of people need to be fed due to the size of the team. Mealtimes are fixed, with groups of members being called down at a time to prevent overcrowding. Generally rations are not very large or diverse due to the limitations of what food can be found/grown in the ice Pantry - Whenever meats, certain plants, or other high nutrient/long lasting foods are brought in, a portion is served fresh during the day before being smoked, dried, or preserved for the future. Pantry stocking also includes checking what recovered canned goods are safe to eat and store

Material Textiles - Clothing, blankets, cords, ropes, tarps, and other fiber based goods are necessary to survive the new environment. A formal uniform does not exist for Team Supernova, however there are specific clothing articles made and used by the team (scarves, coat linings, sweaters, armbands, bags, etc). The fabric made in-house is cotton from the team's herd of whimsicott or mareep, but it's common for members to use clothing and materials scavenged from upstairs Tools - Similar to clothing, many tools are scavenged from the surface. This group works mainly to maintain and repair tools for the team, though they can sometimes craft their own given enough time and materials. They are also responsible for the care and maintenance of weapons Furnishing - The base is sparse in terms of furniture, however there are a number of beds, shelves, low tables, and other furnishings that are made or repaired by the team. They are also responsible for building carry crates and sturdy boxes for Shipment and Supply. They most commonly work in wood that is either cut or scavenged

Custodial Bunks - The bunk custodians are responsible for keeping the members' quarters clean and organized. Their work extends to cleaning certain work rooms as well, mainly kitchens herd spaces Halls - Hall custodians are tunnel custodians, they are sent to keep the entrance gates to the tunnels clear and to clean the aftermath of any attacks that occur within them. Security members commonly assist them in cleaning, and some even switch to working as custodians if/when they can't work on the field anymore

Structural Building Repair - Team Supernova's base is not prone to damage, since it's meant to run trains and all, but in cases where an attack occurs, the building repair team will deal with it. Usually they patch up floors and walls, however they also make temporary structures for the team (curtain rooms, sheds, tents, etc) Reinforcement - Where building repair seeks to make the base more liveable, reinforcement specializes in barricades and perimeter walls/fencing. Most of their construction happens outside the base, where they seal up certain areas/buildings that that the team has interest in, is using, or needs to keep from Team Plasma

Repair Machines - When complex items are salvaged, they are brought to the mechanics to make use of them. These are also the people who work with the more complicated weapons the Team uses. When Team Supernova begins developing its own weapons to counter Team Plasma, these are the members who make it possible Scrap and Recycling - If an item is too damaged to repair, or is deemed not significant enough to repair, it is broken down into its components to be utilized elsewhere. This is most common with scavenged furniture and tools, where they are broken into their metal, wood, textile, padding, and other extra pieces

Part timers/trainees - New members of Team Supernova often need a little time to settle into a particular job. These people are considered trainees and rotate between a few work stations until they find one that they can work well in. Some members do not have a fixed job at all, and are instead considered extra hands. They are sent to assist with any particular department that needs more manpower. Children do not work, however they can assist with some work if they would like, and those over the age of 14 are welcome to become apprentices and join a certain job

Skyla is the Shipment Admin, her job involves tracking, organizing, and accompanying members during the transportation of items around and beyond the base. She was asked to do this work due to her experience handling the influx and efflux of planes at her airport (though she also requested to do this as she wanted connections between Supernova's homebase in Nimbasa and nearby settlements). She mostly handles organization, however she will always assist for transporting vital goods and for moving fast.

The identifying colour for this sector is red. The armbands created by the team use a strip of fabric dyed with various tree materials (chokecherry, slippery elm, black willow) and have two layers, with the outer layer being twisted.

Position overview:

Above Ground Short Distance - Above ground, short distance is anywhere within the range of Nimbasa City itself. This kind of transportation is typically used to carry goods that are otherwise too difficult or too unwieldy for the Supply corps, or for delivering items within the base to dropoff sites on the perimeter. They also carry materials for the reinforcement workers when going onto the surface Long Distance - Above ground, long distance is anywhere within the range of three cities, with the outermost limits being Undella, Mistralton, and Nacrene. Long distance transport is typically reserved for clearing out cities originally claimed by Team Plasma or warehouses used to store resources for Team Plasma Stealth Transport - When ambushes, surprise attacks, or supply interceptions are planned, stealth transport members are sent to carry the spoils following the operation. These workers tend to have no loose openings on their clothes, keeping everything tucked. Their bags tend to cling tighter to their bodies and have padding in the inside to limit the noise of clinking items. They also tend to wear grey or black uniforms to blend into the snow and shadows during the night

Below ground Short Distance - Below ground, short distance is anywhere within the range of neighbouring cities, with the outermost limits being Black City, Driftveil, and Castelia. Because the road is smooth and the transport route is sheltered, short distance missions are able to cover more ground safely. Short transportation is usually for assisting on supply runs, where more resources need to be carried from whatever area they come from Long Distance - Below ground, long distance is anywhere within the range of four cities and the main Single loop, with the outermost limits being Humilau and Accumula. This kind of travel is not commonly utilized until Team Supernova begins opening stations in other cities as they are freed. Certain missions can have distances so long that an entire survival crew must be sent out, and may not return until weeks later. Once there are more members, these workers may carry mail between stations. Fast transport - Fast transport is typically reserved for important or emergency cargo. Members responsible for fast transport usually use a dolly, cart, small wagon, or other unpowered wheeled device to carry items, making them both faster and able to carry greater weight. Like with stealth transport, the uniforms are more fitted and tucked

Mamoru is the Security Admin, his job mainly involves managing sector members and ensuring that the base and its points of interest are well protected, as well as planning attacks against set Team Plasma bases. He requested the position to lighten Emmet's workload shortly after the team's formation. Though he was previously an assistant/secretary working with Emmet after Ingo's disappearance, he has taken the job with surprising grace and has performed well.

The identifying colour for this sector is blue. The armbands created by the team use a strip of salvaged fabric stitched in a continuous ring. Most, or at least many, security members were originally depot agents who kept both their green coat and blue armband, and new security members simply either wear discarded armbands or replicas. The green coats have been phased out in recent times, being replaced by/turned into either a white or black coat.

Position overview:

Patrol Above Ground - Patrol officers typically carry one communication device to report anything troubling, however each group has every member armed. Above ground, patrol officers wear white and grey, typically sticking to buildings and keeping watch for anything of interest/concern Below Ground - Organization and communication is identical to above ground patrolling, however below ground operators tend to work in pairs as the tunnels are generally safer. They wear black or dark colours to blend into the dull shadows. Some members also have eye covers which they switch out as they patrol, making their eyes more accustomed to seeing in the dark.

Guard Watchman - Posted around vantage points where they can see the perimeter and entrances to the tunnels, watchmen generally work solo and use a radio to report anything of interest/concern. They change places for day and night shifts Fixed Position - Guards who are fixed usually protect one area of the base at all time, typically entrance points, high traffic rooms and halls, or rooms storing important resources. A guard can work alone or in a pair depending on what they are looking after Escort - During shipment or supply runs, a group of security operators are sent to protect them during travel. Escort guards are more likely to carry ranged weapons, however many carry melee weapons. They will have at least one radio to update home base on their situation

Response Assault - If a call comes in reporting a Team Plasma attack, a set of security operators are dispatched to reach and resolve the situation as fast as possible. These members nearly always carry a firearm or complex weapon, and work in a group of at least 4. If a team is not readily available, all nearby active members are sent to respond instead Emergency - Emergency security operators are meant to respond to cases of injury or recovering unresponsive members. Generally these responders carry some basic medical supplies and have a partner with a radio and weapon. They work in groups of at least 3

Offense Melee weapons - In the event of a coordinated attack plan, melee weapons operators are sent to deal with threats up close and apprehend any Team Plasma members they can. Stealth - For ambush attacks, stealth operators are to deal with any threats as quickly and quietly as possible. All carry melee weapons, and tend to wear dark clothes to work at night. There are instances where members are disguised as Team Plasma grunts and infiltrate bases from inside as preparation for an upcoming attack Firearms/Heavy Weapons - During coordinated attacks, armed operators begin attacking from further away and begin closing in. They deal with ranged threats and clear the way for melee operators to finish off the rest. Heavy weapons are a similar story, however the kind of cannons they operate are usually reserved only for taking down Plasma bases

Burgh is the Supply Admin, his job focuses on organizing mission to secure resources from all areas outside the base. He requested the position as he wanted to see what could be recovered from the environment in terms of pokemon and what they could do to sustain them and themselves as long as possible. He often assists with foraging as he can recognize different plants.

The identifying colour for this sector is green. The armbands created by the team use a long strip of fabric dyed with stinging nettles and are tied around the arm twice. Some may be made from repurposed fabric from depot agent uniforms.

Position overview:

Forage Food - As simple as it sounds, members are sent out to look for edible plants to use for rations. This includes any wild fruit, vegetables, roots, or others that can be cooked or preserved Material - Foraging for materials mostly involves looking for wood, plants, soil, stones, and other such materials that can be used to make things such as tools, dyed fabrics, barricades, garden plots, etc.

Scavenge Usable - Scavengers are urban foragers, looking for functional goods within the buildings of Nimbasa. Hauls can be anything from tools, wood panels, metal bars, clothing, canned food, etc. They generally have more carrying space than foragers since they can't compress what they find Scrap - If scavengers find a non functional item that still has some usable parts, scrappers are sent to pick it clean and take all the raw materials back to base. They also take apart sections of structures if they can use the wood/metal

Produce Greenhouse - When Mistralton is taken from Team Plasma's control, sections of the greenhouses are saved to grow crops for rations. These members work off base and tend to the plants, sending back harvests when they happen Grotto - If the area is not overly icy, hidden grottos have gardens built inside them to grow food. Since they're out of the way, a lot of the produced food is grown and hidden in these grottos to keep them from being tampered by Team Plasma

Herd Husbandry - Particularly with whimsicott, mareep, or pokemon that can be raised for food, supply members are set to look after groups of pokemon for the team. They are fed, cleaned, checked, and bred to provide resources for the team Hunting - To supply protein for rations, some members are sent to hunt or fish for different pokemon. As much of the pokemon is used as possible, even if not for food

Whew, ok long review over. Alright any remaining notes:

These are not the only jobs on site but they are jobs that have at least 7-10 people minimum. For example there are medics/doctors, but they are spread thin and usually aren't called unless something goes very wrong

Admins usually add something extra to their uniform so people can easily identify them if they need anything from them. Elesa's stripes are an example of this, as well as Skyla's blue underlayer and Burgh's tassel cloak

A lot of team members will rotate between positions. The Civil sector is basically the only one that doesn't have them; Security operators will switch between guard, respons, patrol, etc every few weeks, Shipment members rotate after 1-3 missions to keep them from getting exhausted on long missions, and Supply members will shift around as missions require. The sector is essentially the only fixed job title, the team needs to be flexible so members will bend as needed

That's as far as I'll type on this one. If you made it this far in reading, thank you! Enjoy Team Leader Emmet on break for your troubles.

He's getting used to using his defrosted arm again ^^

[toytulini]

man when we had an auto litterbox it just Kinda Sucked

i didnt realize they were selling ones so actively dangerous and deadly

[dandyshucks]

something something "fae can't create new stories, it just isn't possible, they are not capable of doing so and doing so would go against their biology, and same with most of the other fae rules, it's all inherently biological" something something "gender is hardwired and biological and to experience it in a way that goes against everything society knows would be impossible" something something,,,,,,,,,,,,,

dandyfae breaking fae rules despite the fact that fae rules are supposedly biological and hardwired into their very DNA ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[litteredcorpses]

we do talk a lot about the actor creating the egos and these roles but what if the guy just steals them actually. What if he can see these stories and just steals them to play their roles for enrichment of some kind, to anchor his need for his own good ending, or to keep himself from being bored in the infinite time he’s been living. what if the guys a thief that would be pretty funny

[existentialcrisis-24-7]

maybe i'm betraying the lgbt community but I actually do like the concept of aliens or other inhuman beings being technically non-binary because they don't get the concept of sex and gender in the same way humans do. like I get that having actual human non-binary rep is important but exploring gender, how it could be viewed in other cultures and worlds, and pushing boundaries sounds far more interesting. Even if the alien does eventually decide that the human concept of gender does fit them, it would be interesting to think about.

[pikslasrce]

me: why do i feel so distractable and shakey

also me: only had one (1) meal yesterday

[eviltext]

yknow what. it can always get weirder. it will always get weirder. the world is so vast and the people are so varied. weird never looks the same. there is no limit to what weird outlandish shit one average person can put out let alone someone with artistic-adjacent capabilities. yknow what. accept it when it gets weirder. broaden your horizons especially when it comes to defining art-adjacent projects <- hate that word. it implies that tthere is an objective to be met through the means of a concentrated effort. there could be one. but what if there wasn't. augh. i'm infatuated with art for the sake of art.

[spoonyruncible]

By Christ, this is so annoying. I cannot imagine being more dull than this. Training yourself to manage difficult texts can be a hard exercise, this much is true. There is a pride moment when your eyes cross and you're tired but, by Batman you are going to figure out your latest struggle and unlock your next level of comprehension. It's not meant to be punishment, tho.

Maybe, instead of torturing yourself, you should stop and think, as one of my favorite thinkers recommended, "If this isn't nice, I don't know what is." Maybe the sun is warm, maybe your blankets are soft, maybe the washing machine a room over is making a soothing hum, perhaps a wayward spider has set up shop in the corner and you have enjoyed witnessing her work. Read the text again and think of yourself in the place where you are and how important this text you love is, how beautiful it might look from a distance. Then realize how much more beautiful it looks from your rare angle. Only after this reverie is complete should you return to the text, eyes fresh.

I despise the rise of exclusively video and audio content, I can barely stand it. All I wish for is nicely written pieces I might digest in the method I have become accustomed to (writing with maybe some captioned pictures). The world is so loud. But to say to people who enjoy videos, "STOP BEING LOUD AND FAST AND AUTOPLAY AND DOING THINGS YOU ARE ACCUSTOMED TO! READ BOOK!" is just as wrong as all the well meaning folk who desire for me to watch a video about an article I could have read in literally a 10th of the time. If I want to enjoy audio or video content I have to teach myself to think, "If this isn't nice, I don't know what is." I can relax and appreciate it as a unique medium that provides things print cannot. (That being said? If you send me a 10 minute video of an article that I could have read myself in 3 minutes? You're dead.)

i dont see why i cant start a trend, so here goes. lets try to build back our attention spans. lets try to focus on just one thing for as long as possible. lets not watch those "asmr for people with adhd" videos where they fuck up adhd folks even worse. lets resist the urge to reach for our phones when watching a movie. lets read the articles we reblog, even when theyre boring. i know its hard, i have adhd too, but its worth it. i also know that this hard work doesnt always seem super impressive to other people, so id love for yall to tell me in the tags or replies if youve done something, no matter how small, for your attention span. you deserve to feel like youve taken back some of what social media has ripped from you

[toytulini]

man when we had an auto litterbox it just Kinda Sucked

i didnt realize they were selling ones so actively dangerous and deadly

[ilovejoyjessie]

Hidden Figures #2 (Perre's Ventaglio III by Beverly Pepper) || IV.

But even if you don't quite fit into a particular box, it might feel easier to just squeeze yourself into one or accept one that's been assigned to you. Because boxes are safe - their walls protect us from being jostled about by challenging elements of the full outside world; they're familiar and keep us comfortable, enclosed in a space where we can know our shape: "I mostly fit in this kind of box; there's other people in it with qualities I have too...if this is where people like us go - they would know - so I suppose it makes sense to stay."

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And though flexible enough to let us think we can break them down whenever we choose, ultimately, box walls become boundaries we don't have to cross if we don't want to. Because why float around unprotected, blown by the winds of chance, when you can make a nice home in a space with a "close enough" label on it?

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But the truth is, when we reduce ourselves to accepting that a certain box is "good enough", we can do more harm to our contents than good. We risk suffocating who we really are as we do our best to stuff ourselves into it just because its been provided - cramping and shrinking vital things about ourselves to be more easily handled by people around us. Being in it might be helpful for them...but what does it do to us?

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And while the comfort and safety of a box may seem appealing, staying in one too long risks stunting our own growth. It can keep us from finding the spaces and opportunities where we can be who we are fully without boundaries; it keeps us from facing the kinds of challenges we might need to face in order to fully understand the power of our true contents - to truly see what we could be capable of achieving when we don't have to adhere by a box's limited measurements. If we're going to be uncomfortable squeezing into a box anyway, might as well step out of it and learn to take on discomfort at our fullest stretch.

There's a whole world outside of the boxes we put ourselves in or allow ourselves to be placed in by others. There are other eyes that haven't seen something like you or me - other minds that haven't fathomed the idea that something like you, like me, could exist outside of their own little box. The best way to break the box system - decide there's no box that can hold you; act and move like you've never seen a box in your life.

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Instead of settling for letting people use a "close enough" default operations manual they think they have for handling you: Make one for yourself. Writing and living by a manual people haven't yet read - and others might not even be interested in reading - won't be easy; it can leave you feeling lonely or misunderstood...But when those moments of weakness come, remember why you stepped out of that box in the first place: You wanted to define yourself - and no one can do that but you. Your manual doesn't require the validation of the person reading it - either they understand and abide by it or they don't. And if they don't, your contents weren't meant for them to grasp.

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The more fervently and consistently you choose to abide by that definition, the more people will come to understand your terms. And the more success and peace you achieve operating under your own measurements, the more comfortable you will become with knowing that not everyone will have the dexterity needed to handle them.

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Instead of letting your story be dictated to you by the boxed expectations of others, tell your own story. Spill out of any box you're placed in; and instead demand your prominent placement - not on some dusty old shelf lined with boxes of dusty old ideals and assumptions of what people are - but in a museum, on a pedestal, as the timeless piece that deserves to be seen and admired that you are.

Instead of looking for or expecting comfort and safety, make the brave choice to be batted around by the elements outside four familiar walls and a lid. The winds that blow your way may be cold, they might sting now and then. But like the mightiest mountains on the horizon, if you stand firm and weather them - which you can - they can shape you into something majestic, something like no one's ever seen.

[lemonlilypufftangerine]

EVERYONE FILL OUT THE CAPCOM TOKYO GAME SHOW 2023 SURVEY BY OCTOBER 12TH, PLEASE AND THANK YOU!!!

[stars-flowers-meteorshowers]

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My problem is that I hate being a tourist. I want to live on the inside of every city I pass. I'm greedy and I want to take lovers and collect books and string a clothesline up outside in the backyard. I want a tomato garden that ripens in the summer.

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— joy sullivan

[yeahivegotanaccount]

I mention god a lot. And while I don't believe in existence of such being(s), the ability to make up a guy to get mad at helps so much. As well as ability to seek comfort in nothingness.

[hootbon]

TADC Freakshow AU Masterpost

May you be warned, this is a horror/gore based AU. If that’s not your thing then I’d probably not click on the links

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(these will be updated when new ones come out! None of them are in a particular order, some of them will be and hopefully soon there will be an actual order)

Go check out @jokerskellington !! They helped me out with a lot of the designs and the concepts :D

Story comics

Abstraction

Aftermath

A little chat

Notes

Stitches

Replacement

Outside

Broken faces

Lost friend

Restart

Looks decieve

selfish kindness

needle and thread

needle and thread pt2

Bloody tracks

I don’t want to.

Rule-Breaker

Eclipse

community choice adventure

Misc

posters line-up

Freakshow&carnival templates

Q&A

Q: Can we make ocs/fanart/fics/etc.?

A: Of course you can! I love getting work of my AU from others, please tag me in them! (Do not send them in my ask box, I prefer it when people post their own work)

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Q: Is the community choice adventure continuing?

A: Yes. You don’t need to keep asking me, I have been taking a little hiatus but I will be working on it soon.

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Q: Do you have any boundaries?

A: Not necessarily, but my only rule is to keep things chill over here.

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Q: can we make Nsfw?

A: I don’t mind, if it’s sexual, please don’t tag me. However, extreme gore and violence is A-okay with me (infact please tag me in those.)

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Q: Will X character be in this au?

A: all characters seen in the show will be characters in this AU and more than likely have designs when I get the time.

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Q: if gangle abstracts, what would happen?

A: she will abstract, simple as that. Then be replaced with an AI much like her sister.

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Q: can or will the virus be cured?

A: no.

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Q: what would happen if x character met y character?

A: I strongly dislike these questions, please don’t ask them.

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Q: art requests?

A: I don’t usually take them unless I like the idea and actively want to do it. 8 times out of 10 I likely won’t do them but who knows.

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Q: Art commissions?

A: I promise I plan to open those up for the people of tumblr soon, I am currently rehashing my prices and setting up my sheets but I will make a post when I am ready!