#randomly breaking into random storytelling

[drieddpetals]

kaz: *out of absolutely no where* "you wanna know the first time i stole something? 2nd grade, kitkat from the teachers lounge."

inej: *jokingly* "then that just really opened the gateway to thieving, huh?"

kaz: "exactly. next year in 3rd grade, i stole a jumbo pack of expo markers from a teacher's supply closet."

inej: *snorts*

[telugu-girl-13]

HEADCANONS FOR THE SEVEN & FRIENDS

Updated Version

Tags: @solangelo-taylors-version

Percy Jackson

Smells of sea salt and Sharpie

Makes finger paintings with his sister to gift to Sally

Rubs his nose constantly and has random nose bleeds because of it

Has darker freckles on his nose

Has perfectly tanned skin year round

Beatboxes to the By the Seaside alarm as he wakes up

Dumps warm laundry on his bed and lays in it

Practices writing to send letters to Sally and Annabeth

Keeps a box of his baby teeth in Sally’s room

Falls asleep in tide pools at the beach after wading in the waves for hours

Sits in the rain on their balcony and doesn’t care if he gets sick

Wears mismatched socks with unique blue patterns

Vents to his loved ones while they’re asleep

Runs straight to the food coloring aisle when at the grocery store

Teaches local homeless kids to skateboard and play basketball

Enjoys alternative rock and rap music

Annabeth Chase

Smells of parchment paper and vanilla

Eats dark chocolate when stressed, drinks hot chocolate when worried

Drinks coffee when motivated, drinks tea when calm

Has midnight coffee runs

Loves everything in Panera

Invites her classmates over for study sessions with warm drinks

Keeps classical music on as she sleeps

Enjoys all genres of music except rap

Has comfy armchairs, bean bags, and furry blankets in her room

Has long, slender fingers and is excellent at calligraphy and cursive

Studies Greek books in her free time

Learns to draw architecture designs and her favorite people

Paints her nails white with intricate patterns

Doodles on her hands with ink

Clips her hair back with silver barrettes before study sessions

Never skips over the terms & conditions

Can type quickly without looking

Researches recipes to recreate with Sally

Hates the concept of e-Books but finds herself addicted

Holds her fingers up in a camera shape and pretends to take photos of buildings around her

Critiques everything and anything without realizing

Has a collection of cute stationery

Has a rough voice when annoyed

Jason Grace

Smells of fresh rain and lemon soap

Eats white chocolate and lets it melt in his mouth

Keeps personalized emergency packs for each one of his friends

Forgets to place an alarm often and sleeps in till noon

Has white and gray everything: clothes, books, furniture

Strokes and poofs up his hair constantly

Chose square-framed black glasses to look professional

Keeps a baby yellow cloth in his pocket to randomly wipe his glasses with

Pushes up his glasses constantly and blinks rapidly

Wrings his hands when nervous

Listens to storytelling podcasts to fall asleep

Recounts his day in a private journal

Keeps a binder of sketches of temples

Discusses traditional architecture with Annabeth

Hates when people break rules, especially cutting in line, but makes excuses when he wants to

Listens to classical instrumentals while working

Piper Mclean

Smells of flowers and fresh soil

Gardens with Tristan and listens to his Cherokee stories

Never listens to the rules but somehow gets it right

Cartwheels in the grass randomly

Thrifts for outfits

Winks constantly

Listens to alternative pop and indie music

Excels in nature photography and hairstyling

Loves to look natural in photos

Has chapped lips, uneven nails, and random patches of dry skin

Tries vibrant eyeliner looks and dares herself to go out in public

Loves pastries but can’t bake to save her life

Convinces her friends to have custom handshakes

Watches 90s’ movies and dresses up as the actors for Halloween

Obsesses over sneakers, especially Converse

Has a vintage piggy bank

Teaches her friends to surf

Keeps her dagger on her at all times and uses it for daily tasks

Advocates for womens’ rights and participates in events highlighting Native Americans

Leo Valdez

Smells of cocoa and woodsmoke

Sprinkles sawdust in his hair

Has complicated methods of organization that look untidy from the outside

Never lights his hands on fire around his friends’ parents

Sticks out his tongue when concentrating

Never focuses on the speaker but hears every word

Forgets his birthday but remembers everyone else's

Surprises his friends with unique, practical handmade gifts

Falls asleep in his workshop to the sounds of his machines

Loves hot chips and dares his friends to try purple Takis

Conducts crazy viral food challenges

Comes back to a project even when told it’s “impossible”

Keeps pipe cleaners and paper clips on him to tinker with

Mostly listens to bands

Frank Zhang

Smells of pine trees and cookies

Wears oversized graphic hoodies

Has matching onesies with Hazel

Watches Disney movies with his friends

Forgets his backpack is on his back and becomes frantic

Has warm hands year round

Makes the best snowmen

Loves salty snacks and sweet treats

Bakes amazing cookies but denies it

Plays the NYT games because Annabeth recommended them

Goes to the gym with Jason

Sets up targets around his room for him to hit with his bow and arrow

Has the most diverse music taste

Loves to read thick novels

Experiments with dairy-free dessert options

Obsesses over Pokemon and tries to transform into the animals

Hazel Levesque

Smells of the earth and freshly-washed horses

Straightens her hair and dyes her ends orange and gold

Sketches her friends in cute outfits with charcoal

Teaches her friends to draw and paint

Races on Arion against horse-Frank

Learning to forge swords with her powers

Explores caves and climbs trees in her free time

Sits next to a lake and dips her bare feet in the water

Wears tall shoes to match Frank’s height

Plays the piano while Piper sings along

Decorating intensely for every holiday, especially Christmas

Forcing Nico to sing and dance to childhood songs

Listens to jazz music religiously

Sometimes dresses goth due to Nico’s influence

Nico di Angelo

Smells of coal and fast food

Introduces McDonald’s to Hazel and stays up to date about menu updates with Percy

Vents to Hazel

Collects vintage MythoMagic cards

Supports and encourages Frank’s love for Pokemon

Lets Will paint his nails black and rainbow when he’s asleep

Runs through cemeteries with his arms outstretched and sits under the trees

Buys black clothes for Hazel

Writes somber poems in a diary and obsesses over Gothic font

Stocks up on black pens and draws skull tattoos on his arms

Loves Black Forest cake because of the name

Watches movies with Will and his siblings

Teaches Will about Catholic holidays

Listens to punk rock music

Reyna Avila Ramírez Arellano

Smells of saltwater and citrus

Puts magnolia flowers in her hair

Grows her hair out and never cuts it

Experiments with different types of braids and ponytails

Plays with animals at shelters

Does community service in her free time

Plays dominos with her friends and always wins

Loves banana everything

Tries her hand at gardening but fails

Laughs only when with her friends

Sketches the layout of any building she’s in and locates exits, just in case

Secretly hates haunted houses and ghosts

Dislikes all types of movies for a variety of reasons

Admires statues and sculptures of Greek and Roman figures

Studies mortal Greek and Roman mythology books

Knows how to apply makeup and only uses it for big events

Wears tank tops and cargo shorts

Sews secret pockets onto her clothes for weapons

Hates eating animals but only reverts to the old habit when necessary

Sleeps lightly and always wakes up on time without an alarm

Listens to punk rock and not Lady Gaga

[fairuzfan]

Almost done with witches by Brenda Lozano. Good book, I enjoyed it. Next up is "never whistle at night" and then "brothers Karamazov". I should probably formally finish "go tell it on the mountains" i do this thing where I read different parts of books randomly and I technically read the book already but my official stopping place was halfway through. Did that with witches. But I read the end and then parts of the middle at random times and the first half completely. I feel like i gotta sit down and finish it all at once to observe the linear storytelling rather than the way I usually read.... so I'll add that to my list. I'll read go tell it on the mountains and never whistle at night at the same time because I get bored easily if i only read one thing at a time and i think i need a break from "trinity of fundamentals". I also need to read "the queue" by basma abdel aziz and "hijab butch blues" but those are on my phone and not physical and i don't like reading digitally. i do that with posts often, i scan parts of the middle and dont read the beginning and i sometimes reblog things that i shouldnt so i go back to delete them when i realize. Idk i just dont like reading things digitally i prefer it in my hands. Also need to read "if beale street could talk" as well. And "salt houses".

I keep trying to finish "supplication" by Nour abi-nakhoul but for some reason I stop partway through everytime. It's interesting but idk what makes me stop.

Oh and I gotta read "the white book" by han kang because I told my friend I would tell her what I thought about it. I'll get that when the library notifies me.

And of course I'm slowly paging my way through the "trinity of fundamentals".... can't say i enjoy it but it's another important book.

Gotta find time read George Jackson "blood in my eye" and the palestine history books i have but I'm just not in the mood to read them right now. I really want to read them soon tho. Been reading palestine research papers for school so I think my brain is craving fiction lately.

I'm gonna turn on asks so send me your book recs for fiction especially magical realismmmm and things with poetic prose. Bonus if it has an audio book version I can get from the library since my job is. Really boring lol.

[chiarrara]

the core idea i'm working with concerning the jjk finale discourse is that people are mad about the wrong things.

I have had serious problems with the writing in jjk since at least shibuya, and I even found criticism in the hidden inventory arc and the sister school exchange arc (though the main problem there is that it was boring pre-disaster curses and the characters suck).

Similar to Game of Thrones, some people were criticizing the broken writing choices as far back as seasons 3 and 4 while most people were glazing the series until the cracks in the foundation caused the entire story to crumble right at the end, leaving most of the fanbase confused how it "suddenly" got so bad.

The commonly held sentiment is that JJK fell off after Shibuya. I disagree. I think it fell off during Shibuya where the entire worldbuilding, power system, and plot broke irreparably.

HOWEVER where JJK never fell off was in character writing, relationship writing, and the overall themes of the story which were all consistent, had strong throughlines, were well integrated into the action (another strength), and were in my opinion, the core appeal of the the entire project.

And yet, most of what I hear people complaining about is either a) missing or dissatisfying character moments and a lack of satisfying exploration of the themes, or b) contradictory outrage over plot and worldbuilding elements not lining up as if these issues haven't been there from the start.

I know a lot of people don't operate this way, but when there are fundamental problems with the storytelling, but there are other parts of the story that I find incredibly meaningful and impactful, I find it really easy to glaze over those problems and even justify and rewrite them in my head so they make more sense. When good character writing shows up in JJK, I stop caring that the plot sucks.

The finale chapters of JJK had amazing character writing, delivered on the main themes of the story, and made literally all the broken plot elements, lack of focus, and shoddy worldbuilding secondary concerns for me. They don't break the important parts of the story, I don't care that they aren't wrapped up because I didn't like them in the first place, and their lack of exploration just cedes more ground to fan creation allowing the story to thrive for years into the future.

If you were reading JJK for the complicated plot, complex scheming, or intricate worldbuilding, I can see why you're upset, but you made a mistake a long time ago because that stuff has sucked for ages. But I know most of you fuckers on this website were reading for good characters, impactful themes about love, and yaoi bait, so why are you mad????? I really don't get it.

Who cares that the shittily written American Military subplot didn't come back? The fucking basis of the power system doesn't make any sense and isn't well thought out, so how was it ever going to deliver on the solution/potential for cursed energy? You're mad that the random New Shadow School subplot was randomly thrown in at the end, I've been mad since that random fucking grasshopper showed up in the fucking subway!

And some of you are literally admitting YOU DIDN'T EVEN READ THE TRANSLATED CHAPTERS so how would you KNOW if the story themes and character writing had been delivered on? based on summaries? that is the absolute worst delivery system for a story, you have to know this. you're getting mad at machine translations of out of context pages like WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT.

In conclusion, most of you are mad at the wrong things and none of what I wrote up there is really about what the things you should be mad about are, because they don't matter. The point of a story is to mean something and JJK did. It was always good at what it was good at, and I wish people were engaging more with the story in it's own domain instead of being mad it wasn't exactly what they wanted it to be. The finale delivered on everything that made me care about this story. It made me love it even more, and I'm never going to regret spending so much time on this series. Everything else is just criticism for fun.

[trashcanwithsprinkles]

You ever wonder what you would do if you ended up in trevat?

probably the most fun thinking exercise i've had for a bit hahah

ended up rambling on for like five minutes so it's under the cut

assuming this is an unnanounced isekai of sorts where i wouldn't want to touch the plot with a ten foot pole (bc that sounds far more interesting than just- what if i lived there),

plan a) book it to liyue harbor avoiding wangshu inn just in case xiao can sense i'm not from teyvat, convince uncle tian to let me sleep in his boat until i have money (he looks like he'd let me in exchange of stories), become a storyteller, tell stories from a faraway land (any and all stories from here, be it plots of books, movies, fanfics, whatever man), profit, make casual friends w beidou to lower the chances of ningguang sending yelan to look into my untraceable past, try not to make it obvious i know zhongli knows i'm not from teyvat (if he ever appears by my storytelling corner) and ensure he likes my stories (this will boost my corner's reputation), buy a house outside chihu rock, befriend xiangling by sharing recipies from here, learn liyue recipies and how to use teyvat ingredients from her, befriend a gaggle of millelith by feeding them 'new and interesting foreign dishes' bc the fastest way to a man's heart is thru his stomach – they will now ensure the area around my house won't get jumped by random treasure hoarders and slimes or geovishaps, travel around once i've made enough money, always return to liyue and live out a chill life w the millelith's protection, the qixing not interested in bothering w me, and zhongli unbothered by my unthreatening presence

plan b) book it to fontaine. this could go two ways depending on if i break some random law immediately upon arrival: b.1) if i don't break any law then i befriend navia by sharing baking tips w her n convice her to let me stake it out at the spina's outpost in fleuve cendre until i make money, write mystery whodoneits (hello recovered manuscript bootleg sherlock holmes) for starting cash and then slowly make the switch to villaness novels w extra mystery (you can't tell me they wouldn't be a hit there) thereby avoiding the likely fierce market competition of plain whodoneits and gaining more fame, profit, buy a house in the countryside to reduce the chances of breaking a random law by reducing the amount of gardes around, keep in touch w navia n be rightfully grateful to her (this will keep the spina on my side), befriend the melusines by sharing stories n cooking tips (they can try me w their weird concoctions) n thus further lowering the chances of me getting randomly arrested, live a chill life (also travel around n stuff obviously) with furina/focalors entirely uninterested in my existance, the gardes and neuvillette seeing me as a normal citizen, and the just-in-case friendly connections to the phantoms via the melusines and the spina via navia (and maybe the surveillance patrol if chevreusse likes my novels) b.2) if i do break some random law immediately upon arrival or too early into plan b.1, then i plead guilty and get sent to meropide (nobody down there will ever bother to look into my untraceable past and trying to argue innocent will only bring attention i likely can't afford), work dilligently until i've made enough friends among the staff, become the prison's storyteller and bard and gain credits like that, become a friendly face nobody will have any interest in harming and likely won't dare to bc i'll have made friends w all sorts of prisoners by then (plus why would you want to fuck with the guy who's literally only singing songs and telling stories. like nobody else is doing it. half the prison would jump you i think), stay down there after my time is up for the same reasons i chose to go down, hopefully be a nice helpful prisoner and a welcome fixture in the fortress, live a quiet and chill life

and lastly, the last resort plan c) book it to mondstadt, beg charles for a gig at the angels' share, sing covers of songs from here and pass them off as melodies from distant lands, avoid venti and his knowledge of music like the plague, avoid kaeya and the knights like the plague also before they realize i'm not From There, get a house in springvale, if diluc ever bartends then try to subtly let him know i'm w him on the knights issue, hopefully this raises my chances at becoming part of the staff of the tavern n the likelyhood of the rest of the staff helping me avoid the knights' suspicion, ideally just live a quiet life in springvale, if by some miracle diluc decides to hire me for the winery then go there instead and live a quiet life as one of the workers, the main objective here is to fly under the knights' radar and position myself in life in a way that venti won't either want to, be able to, or feel the need to get curious about me and try to make contact (i realize dealing w music is counterproductive to this but it's the only gig i can think of that'd work there, would require no starting budget, would allow for flexible hours so i can skedaddle if needed, i wouldn't suck ass at, and would get me a step closer to who is likely going to be my only and/or most accessible ally in staying away from the knights: diluc)

[echoweaver]

I can't believe how long my queue has been basically empty. Life has definitely been packed, and also sick. But I do seem to be able to do game stuff OR write, but not both.

I'm currently playing the Samples and really getting into our upcoming Gen 8. I've been sure of my heir since birth just because of their traits, but now that all the generation personalities are blossoming, things are going in unexpected directions. That's why I like gameplay-driven storytelling! The sweet spot for Sims for me is the feeling that I am not creating characters so much as nudging existing pixel-personalities into expressing themselves.

If I could just keep myself from making plans that are going to get trashed anyway....

Maybe I'll hold an heir poll after all! Then again, who knows what year that might happen.... The eldest Gen 8 is just about to age into a teen. It'll be a while before the torch is passed.

At any rate, I'm not dead, and I'm not even taking a break. I'll try to get some of my screenshots into posts so that this simblr can get closer to the present.

So here's a random thing that annoys me. I'd love to hear if anyone has a gameplay solution or a mod for this. Victoria's generation has been having children, but I don't know of any way for my household to interact with them. I really wanted Vicky to throw a post-birth baby shower for her best friend, but I don't have a way to invite toddlers over, much less babies. Is there any way to have a toddler play group or anything? For heaven's sake, inactives happily bring their toddlers randomly to the park. I just don't know a way to make it happen!

[runabout-river]

Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 224 (spoilers)

We're back in Shinjuku Part 16 D:

Kenjaku's resolution will wait a few months now because we've been cockblocked again. It's good storytelling but still frustrating at times

We jump back into a flashback immediately. It's a battle conference and nearly everyone is present. The translation was a little fishy in a few places so I'll need to read the official chapter again on Sunday

We get so much info here, like Miwa's Vow to never use her sword again in Shibuya. I wonder what all these additional characters are going to do in the future. Even though they won't fight against Sukuna, they will still need something

Noritoshi decides to go to his family and protect them and we also learn that he was one of Yuji's teachers in the last month because Choso (like 3 months old or sth) can't teach

Kashimo is here again. He gets two spotlights on him with Hakari by his side which strengthens me in my believe that he's going to survive Sukuna's slash. Like I said previously, Kashimo's body is already deformed and he has the same one-time transformation as Sukuna. He won't fight against Sukuna though, instead he'll fight with Hakari against Uraume

We get explanations and summarizations of Higuruma's CT and Sukuna's crimes and it is difficult to use Higuruma's DE on him because there is no choice in the crime that will be prosecuted. It's randomly decided by the Judge shikigami.

No gonna lie, the absurdist humour from the last 2 chapters was funny but this sequence I find hilarious. It's mixed in with a serious tone what's doing it for me

Yuji has taken over Megumi's lost spot of the brains. Hopefully he will succeed.

Mei mei attacks Sukuna with her crows but most likely only as a measuring device plus some distraction for Yuji and Higu. She does speculate though that her attack actually hitting might cause some damage

It also looks like she's talking to an unknown person. My hope is for Shiu to have joined the good guys to save his friend's son

Higuruma activates his DE with the same case that Yuji had been part of. Like this they make sure that Sukuna's trial won't be random and the "Death" penalty will be achieved

There are so many open questions and possible outcomes to this:

Is Sukuna's brain still damaged or can he use his DE?

I said it multiple times, his brain most likely hasn't been affected by the transformation 1) because narrative flow and 2) because the transformation isn't absolute anyway.

Only one CT will most likely be seized, and I'm guessing it will be Shrine. Sukuna will fight with the 10ST next, the thing is though, his CE would also be seized if I'm remembering correctly

Alternatively, will Sukuna try to spin himself as not guilty? Might he succeed? I'm hoping for a good and intelligent battle next chapter

Also, absolutely need to point this out:

No one has lost any words or panels on Gojo. Again.

Next week will be on break, so the chapter on the 24th will be the one after the court battle. My hope: Shoko enters the scene to heal Gojo.

[spaceagebachelormann]

being best friends with the st. cassian chamber choir members would include…

pairings: st. cassian chamber choir x gn reader

warnings: me struggling to find good gifs, ocean being a mediocre friend, ricky being weird, no genuine warnings,

masterlist

Ocean O’Connell Rosenburg

refuses to let you read smut

if you bring it up she starts screaming and throwing stuff at you and begging you not to read smut

she still treats you horribly, but like it’s not as horrible as the way she treats everyone else

has somehow read every shakespeare play, and talks to you about them for hours

FORGETS YOU AT WALMART

when you get mad at her for forgetting you she just assumes your joking

physically affectionate with her friends but it’s a lot more frequent with you

while your walking she’ll just wrap an arm around your shoulders or grab your wrist gently like it’s nothing

when you have sleepovers she goes to sleep at 9pm and throws pillows at you if you stay up later than her

helps you with classes your struggling with, for a price.

by that i mean she just asks you to buy her some food and that’s it

kind of a bad friend but she has good intentions

tells you EVERYTHING

there isn’t anything she knows that you don’t know

BONUS:

Ocean: Y/N and I have the chemistry where we finish eachothers-

Y/N: sentences

Ocean: don’t interrupt me.

Noel Gruber

oh my GOD

you definitely got suspended with him for breaking into that bible thing

you said the erection thing

also you guys definitely still laugh about it

brainstorming insults with eachother

most of which are used on ocean

forces you to listen to french music

threatens you with his hairbrush over the littlest things

it’s actually quite scary

you get to hear all about monique gibeau all THE TIME

he’s a surprisingly good storyteller and he likes when you’re on the edge of your seat listening to him talk about experiences he’s been through

working at taco bell with him

it’s scary

BONUS:

Y/N: i turned out perfectly fine!

Noel: Y/N, this morning you thought a ghost made your toast

Y/N: I DIDNT PUT THE BREAD IN, YOU DIDNT PUT THE BREAD IN.

Mischa Bachinski

your conversations with him are one of you just rambling on and on about things and the other one listening

when he’s rambling it’s about talia

not even you know if she’s real or not

you decide not to ask

oh yeah also he’s offered you alcohol atleast 2048 times, usually once a week

your also rlly good friends with noel

it’s a trio thing

but your still mischas bsf

once he grows rlly comfortable with you it’s scary guard dog privileges

like will fr bark at anyone giving you a hard time

ALSO HES HELLA FUNNY

and says the most random shit with no context at all

it rubs off on you

a horrible influence

BONUS:

mischa: *breaks window and climbs through it*

mischa: *helps Y/N through window*

mischa: Y/N, breaking and entering is bad.

Y/N: okay

Ricky Potts

listening to him talk about zolar

well his talking is either him passing you notes with hella information on it or him using asl

i feel like in his mind you would have a zolarian based off of you but like not one of the sexy catwomen, just a zolarian who was an important role in his story

also rlly funny

cracks the most random jokes at the most random times

doesn’t sleep until 4am

seems innocent but isn’t

you have to deal with all of the above

imagine learning asl to talk to him instead of using paper and a pen <33

big cat person and his cats are so used to you that sometimes they just show up on your doorstep

sends you analog horror and laughs when your afraid the next time you see him

BONUS:

Ricky: so whats for dinner?

Y/N, staring at the food they just burnt: regret.

Jane Doe/Penny Lamb

randomly info dumps to you

oh also i think she’d like brushing your hair

a big dog person and you have to settle arguments between her and ricky over if cats or dogs are better

sends you dogs at 4am

oh also i think she’d be rlly good at painting nails for some reason and at random times she’d just take your hand and start painting your nails

speaks her mind BUUUUT that’s not always a bad thing

^^ randomly compliments you for example

BONUS:

Y/N: im a reverse necromancer

Jane/Penny: isnt that just killing people? Y/N: ah, technality

Constance Blackwood

rlly honest with you

it’s very helpful

also she checks up on you

such a good friend

i love her

teaches you how to play recorder

and kazoo

you create musical chaos with her

everyone finds it annoying except ricky cause personal head canon that he likes weird music

BONUS:

Constance: i know your deflecting by making jokes about how hot you are

Y/N: it’s not a joke

Y/N: *sniffles*

Y/N, voice cracking: i’m a legit snack.

[ryuichirou]

8, 16, 20, 24, 25, 27 for the ask game!

Ask game!

YessSSS that’s a lot of questions, thank you so much, Anon!

Let’s roll.

8. What's an old project idea that you've lost interest in.

There are a lot of them, unfortunately.

I won’t name any of our projects with Katsu because I still hope to come back to them and finish them one day. Even the ones that are super old… They are just so good that the idea of not completing at least some of them would break my heart lol

But there are some Solo Ryu projects that I’ve lost interest in. I used to brainstorm about a comedy comic about a girl and another girl that represents her periods and treats her poorly… The joke got old pretty quickly, and the whole thing didn’t work out.

I also used to come up with random characters, but I never do anything with them when I’m doing it alone, so they appeared for one or two sketches and then perished – I’m not really a storyteller, and without a story I can’t get invested in my own ideas :(

16. Something you are good at but don't really have fun doing.

I don’t know if there is such thing, to be honest. Maybe I’m forgetting something, of course…

But in general, if I’m good at it, my mind usually goes “fuck yeeeeah”, so I’m inevitably end up having fun at least to some degree. Even if it ends up not looking good…

I guess I’ve gotten better at drawing shoes, but I still stress out every time I draw them, so it stops me from having fun sometimes.

20. Something everyone else finds hard to draw but you enjoy

I guess… that would be… hands. 👀

I used to suck at drawings hands so bad that one person from my past even said that with every new drawing I invent a new way to avoid drawing hands. Well well well guess who’s laughing now, Linda?

Saltiness aside, I spent a lot of time getting better at them, so now I really genuinely like drawing hands.  

24. Do your references include stock images

I try to avoid them as much as I can, to be honest. It depends on the stock image; sometimes they work nicely, but when it comes to special equipment, the models from the stock images usually don’t know how to hold them properly. Which isn’t their fault at all, I wouldn’t randomly know how to hold a violin either; but for that reason I would probably try to search up some violinist. If I find a good video, that’s even better.

… I rarely really use references aside from situations like this lol

But I also feel like everyone uses stock images to some degree, and I’m no exception.

25.  Something your art has been compared to that you were NOT inspired by

We used to receive a lot of comments comparing our stuff to Killing Stalking back when we posted SnK fanart lol And we haven’t even read it…

There were also a couple of times when our stuff got compared to the artstyle of Avatar, which is??  A huge compliment that I didn’t deserve back then?? But despite us loving Avatar very much, we’re not actively inspired by it.

27. Do you warm up before getting to the good stuff? If so, what is it you draw to warm up with

I try to, a lot of times it’s necessary, because otherwise I make stupid mistakes 💪😔

A lot of times it’s just a simple portrait sketch. But also, sometimes I start by drawing day by doing something simpler, like cleaning/shading the scans or adding base colours to my drawings. I feel like it also counts as a warm up.

[bartibit]

Introductory Post

Uhhhh... Hello! Greetings! and Salutations! random person of Tumblr! You've stumbled either on this post, or you decided to check on my Blog in whichever case, Hi, make yourself at home.

I am Bartibit, or Barti - A random internet person who wanders around the interweb, trying to find the place that suits them. Shy in person, Introverted from hell and back, trying to find non-toxic side of the internet. I've only recently stumbled on here, quietly watching to see if this site is to my liking after... whatever the fuck is happening on Twitter / "Nobody will call it 'X' Musk". Yes, I'm a Twitter Refugee (woe me). And from so far I've observed, I really like it here, so this post is more for me, finally breaking ice.

I actually have a lot of interests, so follow me at your own discression, I will be unapologetically me, I will vent, I will post about my interests, I will make typos, I will share my accomplishments, I will post random sketch once in blue moon. I will randomly fixate on some series, I will post about my thoughts. Maybe you'll find something new, I don't know. I will be fucking random because my mind does not know how to segue naturally. I will probably have reflex on liking instead of reposting which I'm sorry about, I will fight the demons of not reposting.

I am a digital artist, mainly doing some silly doodles and seldom full pieces. I drawed comics in my addolecense instead of studding, making me also interested in storytelling. I dabbled in flash cs6 animation, video editing, writing reviews/video essays (i'm kinda bad at them) and making source maps for TF2 and CSGO.

I also play a lot video games, like I am obsessed with this medium; I love it, it's my entire personality because it carried me through a lot of hardships. I mainly play on PC, as I find it the most comfortable, most flexible and I already have most of my hobbies be tied to computers.

Some of the games I'm obsessed over, in non specific order, more will be added probably:

Disco Elysium

Undertale & Deltarune

Hollow Knight

The Binding of Isaac

Ultrakill

Doom

Omori

OneShot

Bloodborne

Sekiro

Hi-Fi Rush

Persona 4 Golden

Lisa the Painful

Metal Gear Solid

Half Life 1 & 2

Silent Hill 2

Darkest Dungeon

Portal

Hotline Miami

Fallout New Vegas

Celeste

Wandersong

Pyre

Risk of Rain 2

I also have interest in computers and coding (I can do basic C/C++ stuff), currently studing computer science, I like math. Maybe want to make games one day; I am interested in game design, design decissions and discussion - I just find it neat!

I like stories, like everybody else lol Movies, Series, Animation, Anime, Webcomics, I even look after good unique stories in video games.

Movies or series I'm obssesed over? here they are, again, in non specific order:

Mob Psycho 100

JoJo Bizzare Adventure

Dungeon Meshi

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

One Piece

Saiki K.

The Good Place

Arcane

Breaking Bad

Bojack Horseman

Adventure Time (currently watching)

Infinity Train

Amphibia

The Owl House

Over the Garden Wall

Captain Laserhawk

Knifes Out & Glass Onion

Spiderverse

Everything Everywhere all at Once

D&D: Honor Among Theives

John Wick

Atlantis: The Lost Empire

Emperor's New Groove

Hope you will find the stuff I do here at least interesting Here, have random sketch be upon yee:

Oh also, LGBTQ+ rights are cool. Queerness is cool as fuck and you're welcome here - bigots, get lost to the void >:)

[soul-wanderer]

06x08//I Know A Place - weekly recap (I guess that’s a weekly thing now)

There’s a lot to unpack about this episode, so let me start off by saying that this is hands down one of the best episodes that has ever been written on this show (thanks to Leah Gonzales, who basically has a flawless track record on the show so far) and I’m here for it. I will also point out some minor points first before getting to the main parts of this episode, because those will need more writing.

- The time jump in the beginning felt a little jarring, but that’s apparently an issue the show has refused to work on for six seasons and counting, so we better accept that they simply skip major parts of storylines

- The time jump also leaves us wondering what the hell happened to Maya’s phsyical health? Guess she’s fine now? Kinda hard to believe that her only issue (physically) is her sprained ankle, but okay.

- Diane is back! (and we all love it)

- Theo got a bit of his own storyline and while it wasn’t a “big story”, I’m still glad they gave him that, because we once again saw his soft and caring and passionate character and it’s just the best thing

- Dixon being a jerk as usual but Ross doing The Right Thing and it was great. Was it unexpected after what she had told him earlier? No. Was it still incredible? Absolutely yes. The only thing spoiling this story a little was them injecting Sullivan into it once again towards the end, but at least that wasn’t downright awful this time.

- Maya and Diane: Finally. HMU did a fantastic job at making Maya look like she was feeling on the inside, and it was about time she started some proper therapy. The storytelling was really great and thoughtful and heartwrenching, even if they basically sped up months and years of trauma processing to fit it into one episode. But at the very least Diane made it clear that Maya would need regular sessions for the next few months at least, so they did not pretend Maya would be fine after one day with Diane

- random side note: it’s been discussed why Maya’s dad was so weirdly focused on her cousin. My best bet is that dude cheated on Maya’s mum and that kid has been his all along. But that’s just a bit silly thinking here, if anyone else wondered what was going on there too.

- Vic. Let’s get to Vic, okay? The woman who has been through so much in past seasons and is still so easily overlooked in her struggles, once again reaching her breaking point, but for once she does not push it away. I am really damn glad they included that scene of Vic acknlowledging that she is, in fact, absolutely not okay, and that it’s okay to share this pain with others. Also VERY important to note: Theo listened. Not only that, he also didn’t try to argue, or make this about him. He shut right up about his own issues once Vic opened up about her own feelings. He acknowledged them and was there for her. We know he is kinda awkward around feelings and using words, but goodness, did he show up with his listening and hugging skills. Ladies and gentlefolks, get yourself a partner like this, for real. Oh, and a friend like Travis, too, because that group hug was absolutely wonderful. Let’s hope they’re giving Vic some therapy too in the future, she sure as hell needs it.

- We don’t talk about the final scene, right? Okay, thanks, because that one’s wrecking me and I basically waited for a visual like this the moment Diane started talking about little Maya. I’m fine, I stg I’m fine after this.

PS: And for the love of god, can everyone in that damn station please stop trusting that Eli dude? No one ever found out why he randomly showed up at the station and selflessly offered his help, and I can’t believe the writers are trying to sell the fact that every single person on that show is dumb enough to never even question his motives. Seriously. But I’m still here for sassy Andy (”I’m literally the one who would show up”), as long as she doesn’t fall for this dude - she already has a bad enough track record in the boyfriend department as is, okay?

[godspeedwarrior]

This story comes from a game of Vampires of the Masquerade.

I'm a fresh new storyteller for VtM. Have a few DnD campaigns under belt, figure what's the difference running my own game of VtM? Already played one campaign. Rules are pretty easy to grasp as a D10 system.

Have a new group of players who are all DnD vets looking for some spice to their roleplay lives. Sit down with each player individually to sort out details and a quick session zero. Intermix players in each storyline to establish familiarity for when main story starts.

Enter the Gangrel. Her name is Merik. Wants to be an Egyptian native from the 60-70's era. Likes fish out of water idea where she wakes up in modern day. Likes druid, so picked Clan primarily due to animalistic play style.

Wants an animal companion. Has enough dots in Animalism to at least summon a desired beast. Ask her what she wants, what's the story there? Receive a solid tale about finding a snowy owls nest in her travels. Little guy is sole survivor of an attack by a hawk or something. Decides in moment of humanity to raise him.

Has highest Humanity in group, seems fair.

Figured after building a relationship with the little guy I could fridge the bastard for some sweet character development. Love abusing major attachments in World of Darkness.

Dream of, "You come back to your haven to find your bird sliced to ribbions on the floor. There's a note written in his blood that you're next!" Can't have shit in Detroit. Roll your humanity.

Run simple interaction, don't put too much thought into his character, be a little shit for five minutes because bird logic. Doesn't give a fuck about rules or society. She instantly falls in love with him. Names him Hi-Jinx due to shenanigans.

Begin to establish time-skip. Decide good antagonist would be Followers of Set since we're in the dunes outside Cairo. Come up with motives later.

Merik's clan is ambushed before dawn. She takes a few shots in the back, falls into the sands and is swept away. Wasn't ashed, sleeps in torpor (aka Vampire coma).

Awakens in tomb. Modern day. Blood everywhere. Realizes she's holding an arm that was clearly being used to beat some poor excavator.

Jinx pops out of hiding.

Explains she's been sleeping for many moons and that he got lucky when the humans digging in this location. Hints that he may be why she was awoken. She doesn't catch on.

Brushing off the frenzied slaughter, Merik casually chucks the arm randomly.

Fuck it. Roll situation to see what becomes of random arm. RNGesus has deemed this session zero shall be a thing of legend and curses my entire roll.

Talking not a die above 3.

Situation immediately goes to shit. Equipment begins to explode or catch fire due to overload. Police sirens can be heard swarming in from the distance because one survivor managed to phone the police. The tomb begins to collapse due to the shock from the explosions. The sands begin to reclaim the tomb.

Needless the say, Merik immediately fucks off in a hurry.

About this time my other players began to ask questions. If Jinx was born in the early 70's was it really possible for him to be alive in the modern day?

Suddenly realize I have no idea how long birds actually live for. Tell everyone to take a smoke break so I can google some things.

Begin to sweat when Snowy Owls generally live 10 years.

Quietly panic when I find that vampire blood burns out of a creatures within a month, meaning no extension of life or loyalty.

Hold my breathe as I realize I'm in too deep with this character to retcon anything.

New plan: Roll with whatever comes to mind.

Come back to group and tell them not to worry about anything until their characters are able to ask these questions themselves. Buy at least 3 sessions by playing to the Party's attention deficit.

Begin session 1.

Party is Motley Crew. Starts trouble everywhere they go. Breaks shit without hesitation. Go full Scorched Earth at first sign of trouble.

Being independent they have no idea what a "masquerade" is since I forgot to make it an important part of their backstories. Ends up fighting other clans that are simply trying to keep the peace.

Enter the Bird Boi.

In a moment of genius, decide Jinx is a super natural being. Solves the age problem and gives the party someone who will give them a fighting chance to learn how to be creatures of the night socially.

He begins to display powers that grant quick fixes to the crew's more minor screw ups. Watched enough Fullmetal Alchemist to bullshit most fixes via transmutation.

Isn't an entirely reliable solution to most problems.

Is still dumbass bird weilding god-like powers. Isn't exactly reliable in general and only ever acts when situation is dire.

Fixes only lasts long enough to ensure masquerade is held.

Keeps Jinx from being fix-all.

Somehow promotes more critical thinking. Party starts to consider beforehand if Jinx has the ability to fix their given situation, or even the willingness to. Being dumbass bird, he'll sometimes accidentally monkey paw a request due to misunderstanding the context and finding what he's willing to bargain with can be more work for the players than just fixing the problem themselves.

Sessions start go by so well that I forget to mention if he's even there.

Party takes note of my fuck up.

Next session begins with Crew meeting at Tzimisce's Haven for the evening. Conversation works towards questioning Merik about Jinx's whereabouts lately.

Player fimbles roleplay ball and states she has no idea. Hasn't seen him.

Literally drops it on everyone, myself included, that she's not his keeper. Didn't sign up for this shit. Considers him more of a childhood friend since she took care of him as a hatchling. Realize I could have dropped him at any point and it wouldn't have bothered her.

Get dumbass idea.

A grimy naked homeless man suddenly slinks into meeting room. Starts talking to everyone like an old friend, makes himself obnoxiously comfortable despite sending everyone into immediate high alert.

Tzimisce of the group begins to have a fucking aneurysm. Demands to know how some rando just made his way to his guarded Haven without triggering the pamphlet full of safeguards and heavy security.

Ask him if he says any of it in character.

He pauses for a moment, confirms he does.

Decide to bullshit power the situation.

Guy explains he just walked through.

Tzimis doesn't buy it. Lists off death traps, guards and other shit. Pulls out pamphlet with building design, reference notes, and illustrations. Thrusting it in my face that it's vampire proof.

Guy sticks to story, unphased

Tizmis pulls gun on him.

Surprised he didn't start with that.

Guy proves claim by phases his hand through the table. (No he's not a Phantom. You're welcome for getting that stuck in your head.)

Whole group is taken a back.

Guy wonders why everyone is so hostile towards him. Begins to try and peck at his chest to itch it. Fails to do so. Curses his lack of neck.

Party takes a smoke break so they can continue to deal with my bullshit.

Party concludes that Bird is now Boy.

To quote, "One Bird Boi bath later," Jinx explains how he came to be this way, all the while fighting off every attempt to make him wear pants. (He's usually a naked bird, felt like being an asshole)

While flying around one night he noticed a suspicious group of people with Snake tattoos hiding out around Merik's place. When he got closer he could hear that they were planning, to bag Merik. Protective instincts take hold, he swoops in and starters pecking at eyes and clawing the assailants. Going as far to actually pull one of their eye's out.

After the scuffle, Jinx remarks that he began to feel strange. Finds somewhere safe to lay low and recover for a while. After some strange dreams he woke up in a human body with no idea how to change back. Only managed to find Crew due to a new found sense of direction.

They manage to get him to compromise on wearing kilts. Seemed fitting.

Following week, am listening to YouTube, just letting random go, hear about Owl of Athena. Start to wonder if there's more Mushu/Mulan set ups in history I can abuse for story.

Only find Johan of Arc. It's suggested to be same owl as Athena. Roman Catholic, go figure.

Get invested in the idea of Jinx being this mascot for godly avatars.

Begin search in Egyptian gods to match Merik's theme.

Find Horace. Find that despite Horace being most commonly depicted as a Hawk- commoner shrines could depict him as just about any bird. He and Set are enemies.

Start to shit pants at the perfection.

Horace is missing an eye with his power in it and needs to collect shards to reclaim his power.

Can't fucking believe the coincidence that Jinx just ripped some Set follower's eye out and suddenly gained more power.

Start moving Followers of Set in full force. Every little underhanded thing that happens now leads back to the Followers. Start encountering raid boss-like "Amped Vamps" to match up with the Crew's perpetual murder practices that have reached such a level- nearly each of them is built to face down tanks in one way or another. Jinx starts developing new powers after each encounter. Begin to see the gears in motion as party starts to connect the dots.

Decide it's time to establish solid plot. Invade the Ventrue's Haven, catching most of the Motley Crew with their pants down as Brujah duo is not present. (The heavy hitters of the group)

Follower's of Set demand Merik be turned over to them in exchange for their unlives.

Ventrue displays he's read the easy-read notes for "Art of the Deal."

Is built socially to argue with God on account of being business man and rest of party barely speaks above "Unga-bunga, Yabba dabba DESTROY."

His dice explode on 10's (counting the roll as a success and getting to roll that die again at chance for another success).

Burns all the luck of the Irish, and maybe some Scottish.

Dice don't quit exploding like a Mexican fireworks truck on the 4th of July.

Eventually have to ask him to stop rolling.

Ventrue basically has free reign to talk shit without consequence for remainder of encounter.

Demands to know what's going on. Followers have direct orders from Set to collect Merik. Didn't say why. Didn't really care, they are commanded to do.

Admit Motley Crew's two Brujah have been the real problem up to this point. Sick of getting their teeth kicked in, things have come to diplomacy.

Ventrue tells them to pay in gold or piss off. He's got shit to do, the only time he makes for an ass kicking is when he makes a whole evening out of it.

Followers agree to price, but refuse to pay in advance.

Ventrue orders ghoul servant to piss on their shoes to make a point.

Follower takes ghoul's head over the insult.

Ventrue reveals he's been stalling for time. Lying to their faces that he's got a personal silent alarm for calling the Brujah and that they're bound to arrive any second. Out of respect for offering a business deal, permits them enough time to leave if they truly intend to pay for his services. However, wants to be clear that he's only doing this because he's not feeling very... murderous tonight. No, no, his special toolset has been very neglected lately, and he knows for a fact that the Tzimisce has been in need of a new plaything recently since he got bored with the last one and made it into a table.

Feeling good impressions have been made, Follower's politely leave.

They happen to catch sight of one of the Brujah walking up as they drove away just for a laugh.

The moment Merik and Jinx show up the Ventrue loses all composure. Starts waving his Desert Eagle around like a scene out of Boondock Saints. Demands to know what's going on between Merik and the "snake fuckers." Is done with band of discount Sytherin cosplayers taking the piss out of his evenings. Orders personally tailored suit made entirely out of snake skin. Designs perversed take on "Don't Tread On Me" icon depicting Follower's snake emblem getting curb stomped for the back of jacket.

"Stomp It Out" logo is born.

Merik genuinely has no idea what's going on. Honestly thinks the Followers of Set just hate Gangrels. Jinx hesitantly begins to explain.

Since they've been collecting his power back through encounters with Amped Vamps, Jinx has also been regaining some memories.

Begin to explain Hawkman levels of bullshit reincarnation. This not being the first time he's been her companion, or the first time she's been a vampire.

Due to reasons still outside his memory, Set has constantly tried to kill Merik before she can reach a godlike state. Keeping the two separated from their eternity together. Could lose Merik anytime as she is and he'll have to sacrifice what power he has just to bring her back. Is vicious cycle. No one questions if this is toxic as fuck or super romantic.

From here, the game started to die out due to work schedules conflicts and out-of-game drama. Merik's player just stopped coming to game although because one of the Brujah's started overseeing every little thing she did, being the most high chaos player and the highest priority target. Tried to sort things out so plot could continue as planned, but they fought out-of-game and from there it was completely out of my hands.

Was able to note a few instances that gave signs she was a jackle thanks to Protean; making her the female representation of Anubis. But we'll never know what this crazy storyline would have come to since Merik was out and it didn't make sense to carry on the plot without her.

That's the story of how not knowing enough about owls started a major plot point in my game.

[astralstudiosza-blog]

Why Character Animation is Everything in Storytelling

If you’re in the business of creating stories—whether it’s for a brand, a game, or a movie—you know that your audience isn’t just looking at the plot. They’re looking at the characters. They’re looking at how those characters move, how they react, and most importantly, how they make the audience feel.

Great character animation doesn’t just make your characters look cool; it makes them real. And when your characters feel real, your audience connects with them. And when your audience connects with them, they care about what happens next. That's the magic of animation.

Rigging: Building the Backbone of Your Characters

Let’s break it down. Character rigging is like building a foundation for your character. Without it, you’re trying to animate a pile of pixels. It’s the digital skeleton, the thing that holds it all together. It’s what allows your characters to move smoothly, stretch, bend, or run without looking like they’re made out of rubber.

Here’s the thing: rigging isn’t just a technical task—it’s the blueprint for everything that comes after. If you get the rigging wrong, you’re setting yourself up for failure. But if you get it right, you’re setting up your character to come to life.

Animating with Purpose: Why Movement Matters

Once the rig is in place, we get into the real magic: animation. But this isn’t about throwing random motions at a screen. It’s about purposeful, deliberate movement that speaks to the audience. Keyframe animation, motion capture, and rigging are the tools of the trade. They each do different things, but they all work towards the same goal: making your characters feel real.

You’ve got keyframes, where you create specific points in time for your character’s movement. Then, there’s motion capture, where you bring real-life action into the animation. It’s all about making sure your character’s movements aren’t stiff or robotic but flow naturally and express the right emotion.

The bottom line? Don’t just move for the sake of moving. Every action has to be intentional.

Body Mechanics: It’s All About the Details

Here’s a no-brainer: characters don’t just move randomly. There’s a science to it. Body mechanics and dynamic motion are essential to making movement look real. When a character runs, jumps, or even stands, every little shift in weight or change in posture makes a difference. You need to understand how the body works in the real world to make it work on screen.

Great animators know that every move needs weight, every jump needs momentum, and every shift of the body needs to feel like it’s grounded in reality. It’s about building dynamic motion that pulls people in. The more realistic the movement, the more your audience will connect with your character.

Idle Animations and Expressions: Small Details, Big Impact

Now, let’s talk about the little stuff—the expressions, the idle animations. These are the things that make characters feel alive even when they’re standing still. You know how you can tell when someone’s annoyed just by looking at them? That’s facial animation in a nutshell. It’s about taking those tiny shifts in a person’s face—raising an eyebrow, pursing lips, rolling eyes—and translating that into the character’s design.

And don’t forget the idle animations. When a character’s not moving around, they shouldn’t be frozen. They should breathe, shift their weight, blink. These tiny details make all the difference between a character that feels dead and a character that feels like they could walk off the screen.

Animation is About Connection, Not Just Movement

When you start thinking about animation as more than just a technical skill, magic happens. It’s not just about making things move. It’s about connection. Emotion. It’s about creating characters that feel real and making your audience care about them.

Character animation is powerful because it’s not just about technology—it’s about telling a story. And when done right, it transforms something flat into something dynamic. It’s the heartbeat of your story.

In the end, it all boils down to this: Animation makes the connection between your audience and your story. Without it, you’re just showing pretty pictures. With it, you’re showing something that feels real, and that’s the key to creating lasting impact.

[tomw59766]

What Are Some Creative Ways to Use a Random Words Generator?

A 20 words or less generator can be a powerful tool for sparking creativity, improving writing skills, and adding an element of fun to various activities. Here are some inventive ways to utilize a random words generator in different contexts:

1. Writing Prompts and Story Starters

a. Flash Fiction Challenges

Using a 20 words or less generator, writers can create quick and intriguing flash fiction pieces. By receiving a set of random words, they can craft a story that incorporates each word, pushing their creative boundaries and enhancing their storytelling skills.

b. Overcoming Writer's Block

Random words can serve as prompts to kickstart the writing process when faced with writer’s block. Incorporating these words into the initial lines of a piece can lead to unexpected and original ideas.

c. Poetry Inspiration

Poets can use the generator to find unique combinations of words that inspire new poems. These random words can be woven into verses, creating fresh and imaginative poetry.

2. Creative Exercises and Brainstorming

a. Idea Generation

Teams or individuals can use random words to brainstorm new ideas for projects, marketing campaigns, or product names. The unpredictability of the words can lead to innovative and unconventional concepts.

b. Creative Writing Exercises

Teachers and writing coaches can incorporate random word exercises into their lessons to encourage students to think outside the box and develop their creative writing skills.

c. Art and Design Inspiration

Artists and designers can use random words to inspire their work. For instance, a random word might prompt a particular color scheme, design element, or theme for an art piece or graphic design project.

3. Games and Fun Activities

a. Word Association Games

Players can use random words to play word association games, where each person has to come up with a related word. This activity can be both entertaining and a good mental exercise.

b. Scavenger Hunts

Organizers can create scavenger hunts where participants have to find items that match randomly generated words. This can add an element of surprise and challenge to the activity.

c. Storytelling Games

Participants can take turns telling a story, incorporating a random word each time it’s their turn. This game can be a fun way to build a collaborative and unpredictable narrative.

4. Educational Tools

a. Vocabulary Building

Teachers can use a 20 words or less generator to help students expand their vocabulary. By learning and using new words in context, students can enhance their language skills.

b. ESL Learning

For learners of English as a second language, random words can be a useful tool for practicing sentence construction, comprehension, and pronunciation.

c. Spelling Bees

Random words can be used to create spontaneous spelling challenges, making spelling practice more dynamic and engaging for students.

5. Professional Development

a. Team Building Exercises

Incorporating random words into team-building activities can foster creativity and collaboration among team members. These exercises can break the monotony and encourage innovative thinking.

b. Workshop Activities

Facilitators can use random words to prompt discussions, role-playing scenarios, or creative problem-solving exercises during workshops and training sessions.

c. Icebreakers

Random word generators can be used to create icebreaker questions or activities that help participants get to know each other in a fun and relaxed manner.

6. Personal Development

a. Journaling Prompts

Individuals can use random words as prompts for their daily journaling practice. This can help in reflecting on diverse topics and exploring different facets of their thoughts and emotions.

b. Creative Hobbies

Whether it’s crafting, cooking, or DIY projects, random words can inspire new and exciting ideas for personal hobbies, pushing individuals to try something different.

c. Mindfulness and Reflection

Using random words for meditation or reflection exercises can help individuals focus their thoughts and explore their inner creativity and mindfulness.

7. Marketing and Branding

a. Slogan Creation

Marketers can use a 20 words or less generator to brainstorm catchy and memorable slogans. The random words can provide fresh perspectives and unique angles for branding.

b. Content Ideas

Content creators can use random words to generate ideas for blog posts, social media content, or videos. This can keep their content varied and engaging.

c. Product Naming

When developing new products, random words can inspire unique and creative names that stand out in the market.

8. Entertainment and Media

a. Improvisation Exercises

Actors and comedians can use random words for improvisation exercises, helping them to think quickly and creatively on their feet.

b. Scriptwriting

Scriptwriters can use random words to develop new plots, characters, or dialogues, adding an element of surprise and originality to their scripts.

c. Game Show Ideas

Game show creators can incorporate random word challenges into their formats, making the shows more interactive and entertaining for participants and audiences.

9. Therapy and Counseling

a. Creative Therapy

Therapists can use random words to encourage clients to express their thoughts and feelings through creative writing or art, facilitating emotional exploration and healing.

b. Group Therapy Activities

In group therapy settings, random words can be used to spark discussions, role-playing activities, or collaborative storytelling, promoting group cohesion and understanding.

c. Cognitive Exercises

For clients with cognitive impairments, using random words for various mental exercises can help improve memory, language skills, and cognitive function.

10. Social Media Engagement

a. Hashtag Challenges

Brands and influencers can use random words to create hashtag challenges, encouraging followers to participate and share their own creative content.

b. Caption Contests

Random words can be used to generate captions for photos or videos, engaging the audience in a fun and interactive way.

c. Interactive Posts

Social media managers can use random words to create interactive posts, asking followers to come up with stories, poems, or drawings based on the words provided.

Conclusion

A 20 words or less generator is a versatile tool with a multitude of applications across various fields and activities. Whether for creative writing, educational purposes, professional development, or simply for fun, random word generators can spark innovation, enhance learning, and provide endless entertainment. By embracing the randomness and unpredictability of generated words, individuals and groups can discover new perspectives, unlock their creativity, and engage in meaningful and enjoyable experiences.

[dentwy]

number 1: adventure time

don’t quite remember how old i was when i first watched adventure time, but i sure remember watching it a lot. back then you’d just hop on tv whenever you could and watch whatever was on at the time. thank grob for streaming sites! i say half ironically since HBO's release of adventure time is quite pathetic in fact, but i digress.

obviously with fionna and cake airing this year there’s been a big resurgence in adventure time online that i’m pretty fond of. although i don’t draw myself, i follow around 10k accounts on twitter that are mostly just artists because i love looking at nice pictures. there’s one caveat though, i’ve never actually seen the entirety of the show. who the hell is this grass finn? princess bubblegum and marceline ended up together? holy glob. and so, i felt it was time for me to get on my two ass cheeks and actually watch the show.

here is a brief (?) off the shelf summary on what that was like:

as it turns out as a younger-ish boy i had only seen up to season 4, with a few extra episodes here and there. this means the lich was definitely a thing, but that’s kinda where it ended. re-experiencing the episodes i knew so well was definitely more fun than i was expecting. most i know by memory already, others lowkey tried gaslighting me into thinking they were different from how i remembered. so that HBO thing? you can look it up on reddit and go into detail but in general terms, some of them are kind of a mess with how they’ve been edited and censored. i believe a bunch might just be from the tv versions in some countries? but i clearly remember watching them so...

usually there’s a couple of things they want to avoid: butt stuff (so some fart jokes and grabbing-things-with-butt scenes), stuff that’s kind of gross, things like ripping off the lich's face off, deaths (?) and other extremely specific stuff. at times you will get scenes cut off that you don’t realize (ill mention one in a minute) and others that simply cut off in the middle of dialogue or battle to jump into something else. in 2023 i don’t even think this is that excusable.

two episodes stood out as a sore thumb to me. "storytelling" the 5th episode of s2, and "princess cookie" on s4 episode 13. ill refrain from explaining the entire episodes but first one has this scene where our titular "mrs cow" makes her first appearance. as she is instructed to do, she removes the bag since she also is beautiful as everyone else, only to turn out she should put it back on. pretty funny stuff, especially for a 13 year old. this little gag is completely removed. poof. gone. i almost shit myself i thought i was going crazy. i’ve been a fan of calling random shit i’m lying about part of the mandela effect now but it genuinely felt like that.

second episode is one of a tragic story, of a tragic cookie. putting aside the fact i think a he/him cookie wanting to become a princess is fucking awesome, this one just sucks. at the literal climax of the episode (spoilers!!) as they are in the middle of the exchange the episode just randomly cuts off to the following scene with princess cookie in the floor, shattered. extremely jarring. and you don’t even get to see the most important part of the episode! goddammit.

either way i could go on details like this forever but it’s mostly just a gripe i had as i watched with HBO than the show itself, as i was actually having a lot of fun as, in the end, it’s the characters that make adventure time what it is.

finn and jake are characters that are very easy to endear yourself to. i feel they’re generally the simplest ones from the cast, but that’s what makes them most malleable. they’re likable dudes, bros for life. do you not wish to have someone that will follow you to the end of the world? in life and even death? nothing can break these two. distant lands' "together again" is probably one of my favorite episodes. it was 200 episodes ago that jake established their special signal to find each other again once they’re dead, and real bros don’t forget. it’s a beautiful episode that completely wraps up these two in the best way they could’ve done.

ice king is someone i would have never been able to appreciate when i was younger. maybe for the first couple of seasons yeah okay he’s an unlikeable prick, but man. simon petrikov is such a tragedy of a man. forced to live in his delusions for the rest of his life, unable to remember his loved ones, or to be loved. forever obsessed with finding those who are important to him, without the means to do so. i gotta say, i never put two and two together before getting around watching the entire thing - but fucking tom kenny? what a legend.

alongside ice king comes marceline, and what is there not to love about marceline. she carries such a teenage angst with her that feels so passionate. every song with her is a blast to listen. "woke up" from obsidian in distant lands has to be my favorite. "i'm just your problem" is up there in the classics and how to forget the fries song. living for 1000 years has to fuck you up so bad man. she carries such weight after so long. saving people, losing them, making friends, losing them. "i remember you" from season 4 is such an emotional episode i’m pretty sure i cried watching it. every single marcie / simon flashback holds so much importance to both characters, as well as the world itself. i’m always a sucker for father & daughter stories and these episodes hit a really special spot.

with marceline, comes princess bubblegum, which i have to say is probably my favorite character in the show. your honor, she’s silly. bubblegum (fucking bonnibel? really?) shares this aspect of essentially living for 1000 years, eventually needing to put things behind. main difference with her is the fact, you know, she’s made out of candy, and candy people don’t exactly die of old age as far as i know. however, being in the spot she is, she holds great responsibilities she sometimes feels she needs to deal all on her own. she is actually such a fucked up individual, messing with people emotionally (and specially finn) just for the sake of it, and sometimes showing her apathy for people. she’s dedicated to a fault, often ignoring other's feelings or beliefs. sometimes for the better, but also for the worse. one thing that remains with me for sure is the simple fact that she’s just adorable, and i’m a big fan of them giving her different outfits and hairstyles as much as possible, which is exactly why i present my tier list of bubblegum outfits & hairstyles:

the ones that didn’t make it in are either irrelevant, spoilers or forgot about. why not marceline? because everything she puts on is a banger. extra special mention to "the star". what a fucking queen.

the last tier list will be for every character in the show in no particular order, because i need to make my opinions permanent:

except i lied obviously it’s not every character. the ones that didn’t make it in i either don’t care about enough or are so minor i don’t even have an opinion on them (or i forgot).

s tier is the people i couldn’t have put anywhere else, they just go there by default. prismo is awesome too so he goes in.

for a tier i feel the only two i need to specify about are doctor princess, which i just find really funny, and huntress wizard, which i actually like a lot. i feel she was definitely the one that would’ve been best to end up together with finn.

b tier are cool characters, i like them enough that i think about them often or have something about them that really stood out to me. james baxter actually being a mispronunciation of "games bookstore" is really fucking funny.

c has all the pups because i like them :), abraham lincoln is also really funny. martin i think i could put lower, but simply because he’s relevant to the plot he goes here. i never liked finn insisting to call him his dad when he’s such a shit person.

d is filled with weirdos that have something about them that may make them stand out a little bit more or maybe had a scene or episode that was cool. i don’t like LSP at all, but she’s the like third most important princess so yeah that’s fine, i guess.

f is filled with people i don’t give a shit about. a bit crazy how most of the princesses end up being completely irrelevant. you lost to a fire dog slime princess, how does that feel.

with that out of the way, what i want to finish off is the general plot progression of the show. there’s something really special about adventure time that i’m not too sure other cartoons do the same way. it manages to hold such a consistency throughout its run time that’s almost impressive. besides the first season where tree trunks dies on episode 4 only to reappear later on and only bring up the fact she’s "gone" on season 2, the show always makes sure to reuse characters, keep them around and stay true to its own timeline. there’s a context in this world, stuff has happened already, and things will continue to change. it might take some time to get the answers to your questions, but you will get them eventually. the past is already set in stone and the future is already on its way to happen.

most characters will make at least a second appearance at some point, and a lot of them even become more relevant for that episode, which i find really cool. no stone is left unturned and it shows that this world is fully lived in.

it was a bit hard for me to nail down what i believe the theme of adventure time is, what it all means in the end really. because no, "going on adventures is fun" is not it. it definitely is fun don’t get me wrong, its episodic in nature and most episodes end up working on their own, but is there more to it than just bros having fun? my take on it (i haven’t looked it up so no clue what other people think or even the creators) is the passage of time, and growing up.

the most relevant characters are the ones that have been around for centuries, the ones that have seen the world change and that have changed it themselves. generations move by and time keeps going. jake has a family, a new generation that will follow him. finn doesn’t have anything because he died a virgin but still, the humans are and will be around after so many years.

it’s important to live in the moment, appreciate the people dear to us and have our own "adventure" while we can, and i think that’s really nice to get across. as it stands, adventure time has moved through generations and i hope it will continue to do so.

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