#rattytalks

[numberonerat]

*thinks about how fond sanji looks at luffy some times*

[rattyarts]

is there a current link to the edgeworld discord server? ive seen some posts mentioning it and i got curious

I don't have a server, I just hang out in other people's OC channels sometimes.

At some point maybe I'll make my own, but that'd be waaaaay in the future, I don't have the energy to run anything like that right now.

[numberonerat]

And if I said that Usopp is the most attractive straw hat when they’re in their sixties, what then

[rattyarts]

is there or will there ever be an edgeworld or even just a ratty discord? your art, characters, and world building is incredible and I'm kind of in love with it

I want to make one, but I've consistently hit two problems every time the subject comes up:

I'm not really mentally well enough to actively run one by myself.

I tend to be kind of a hermit and can't really keep up with most servers.

At some point in the future I may give it a go, but I'd need to look into hiring moderators. Just starting a server while knowing I'm not able to keep up doesn't feel very responsible, and is a recipe for it turning into an uncontrolled trash fire.

Short version: No, but maybe at some point.

[rattyarts]

heres a thought in line with your q&a edgeworld oc post: it would be hilarious if everyone just kept designing exes for Leo

While you're at it, make sure they've got some serious honkers. a real set of badonkers. packin some dobonhonkeros. massive dohoonkabhankoloos. big old tonhongerekoogers

[rattyarts]

FAQ about making Edgeworld OCs

Can I make a fan chara- YES!!!

Is it possible to make a hybrid with these specific trait- GO FOR IT!!

I have kind of a weird idea that contradicts lore, is that alr- HELL YEAH!!

But you said- FUCK THAT! GO WILD, BREAK ALL THE RULES!!

What about custom species, would you- YEAH!!! CREATE TO YOUR HEARTS CONTENT!!

Can my OC be friends with your characte- ABSOLUTELY!!!

Can I make an OC who is Leo’s girlfriend and have them smooch and take over the world? I AM EXTREMELY UNLIKELY TO EVER ACKNOWLEDGE THIS AS CANON, BUT YES, DO IT, YOU WONDERFUL HYPOTHETICAL PERSON YOU!

Do you have any hard rules whatsoever? NO TITS, NO BITS, OR ANY OTHER EXPLICITS

HAVE FUN! MAKE THINGS! FLY MY PRETTIES, FLYYYYYY

[rattyarts]

Question about asks

Because I’ve gotten very mixed results when just winging it:

When answering asks, do people prefer less frequent posts with more high quality drawings, or lower quality but being able to answer them faster/more consistently?

I got a massive backlog of asks going all the way back to over two years ago that I’ve been putting off because of the amount of work involved in making the art for them. I COULD start clearing them out faster, but that would require reducing the quality and going back to more sketchy responses.

(I do know that the correct answer is “who cares what people like, do whatever the hell you want,” but I am genuinely curious about if there’s a preference for quantity vs quality when it comes to posting art)

[rattyarts]

I’m so sorry I forgot Leo existed and thought that was spamton I apologize

IT'S ABOUT DAMN TIME someone pointed this out. I've been making this joke for ages now

[rattyarts]

I propose the plural form of cockatwice is cockamany

I'll accept this.

Also, a flock of them is called a cockadoodle.

[rattyarts]

does Blanche still eat people? because a Phoenix's regeneration opens up a lot of possibilities

Yes... aaaaand no.

Blanche doesn't, and never has had any real desire to kill and eat people. The incident (gore warning!) was caused by a combination of starvation, anger, and indignation from getting ordered around by creatures she considers weak or beneath her. (Being a seven feet tall lion-cow who can crush your skull in her fist, this means basically everyone.)

With that said, even if it's not something she does anymore, Blanche doesn't feel bad about it, and considers it "natural." You know, like a bipedal cat who lives in a mansion and wears clothes, which is just like nature intended.

Margaret takes advantage of this, and occasionally asks her to make an example of someone. Chewing someone's face off really does wonders for keeping enemies and competitors away.

More importantly though, it gives Blanche a very scary reputation, and ensures that no one will try to get close to her. Margaret needs her to be as isolated as possible, which keeps her extremely devoted to her boss and no one else.

To get back to your question... Yeah, I guess, in theory you could use a phoenix as an infinite meat farm. But also, why? Blanche is filthy rich and already has an infinite source of whatever she wants.

Also, she prefers fish, and those little chocolate mousse dome things with the raspberry on top. You know the ones.

[rattyarts]

No new drawings at the moment, been busy working on other stuffs!

Here’s another Edgeworld lore retcon for you, tho:

I’ve decided that living objects may just be for realsies sentient, just because it’s way more interesting, I can justify putting people’s cars in the character list, and works better with the whole cartoon thing this setting has going on.

Also I find the concept of accidentally pissing off your bookcase or having a depressed couch very funny.

[rattyarts]

Are you cool with fanart/gift art?

Absolutely! I ADORE gift art of all kinds, it makes my day!

[rattyarts]

alrighty, heres a wacky question. For the magic name stipulations, what if one were to hear/ see their name in a different language? (a therewoof seeing someone sign their name in ASL, an elf named Jesus hearing someone call out 'Chuy', etc)

Elves actually work a little differently! It doesn't matter if they hear it or not; you have to actually know what their name is for them to lose power over you.

Imma say therewoof ASL thing works though, because that's funny.

Fun fact, I actually pulled both of these straight from folklore without really changing anything. The elf one from the many, many stories about finding out a fae's true name to render them harmless.

The werewolf one has a few variations; some stories require you to also know and recognize the person to cure them, but that doesn't really work for a dog, so I just went with the usual 'saying their name out loud' thing.

[rattyarts]

hey quick question why the FUCK isn't Leo using the lower arm holes on that vest. why are his arms in arm prison

Huh, yeah, those holes are placed a lil high, aren't they? That's weird. Almost like that vest was made for someone else.

[rattyarts]

Oh yeah, lil PSA since this has happened a few times: If you're trying to ask me something directly, or start a back and forth conversation, anon asks are not a good way to do that. Please DM me!

This blog is primarily for art, and I try to not make too many text posts (even for lore!), so I tend to be picky with what I publish. Plus, shouting into the void and waiting for another ask is a very inefficient way to communicate lol

DMs are always welcome tho, and I will gladly answer any questions you got or clear up any confusion!

(If it's any incentive, there's a few pieces of Edgeworld lore that are DM exclusive and will never come up on this blog outside of hints!)

[rattyarts]

aw no more martinsplosions.

Oh no, Martin can explode as much as he pleases. He has my blessing. Keep going boom, you silly little plane man you.