#reccomendations

[rqbossman]

hi alex! hope you're well :) can you reccommend me some music to listen to?

Graceland: Paul Simon

The millionaire: Dr Hook

Glory Days: Big Giant Circles

England Industrial age: Civ 6 soundtrack

Tron Legacy Soundtrack: Daft Punk

Cryptid: Ratwyfe

I really want to stay at your house: Cyberpunk Soundtrack

The Diva/ Diva Dance: Fifth Element soundtrack

[urlocal-ghosty]

So I'm in the middle of reading tgcf (currently waiting to get the last 3 books) and after I finish the series, I wanna look into reading one of mxtx's other series bc they look super good so I want recommendations

after I finish reading tgcf, should I read mdzs or svsss first?? (other danmei recommendations are welcome, but I'm mainly looking for mxtx 🥰)

[polyamzeal]

got any polyam book recs

How many time do I need to reccomend the Smart Girl's Guide To Polyamory by Dedecker Winston! I feel like I never shut up about it and still people have never heard of it! I am just going to create a quick list of all the polyam books I have read. Because when I was first learning about polyamory it felt like you were required to read certain books before you could get your polyamory license yet so many other people haven't read any books! One day I might write out longer reviews for these.

The Ethical Slut: A Practical Guide to Polyamory, Open Relationships & Other Adventures by Dossie Easton and Janet W. Hardy- This is one of the first ever books focused on polyamory. As such it is a bit dated. Despite that I think it is still a good book that people can get a lot out of. Just keep its age in mind.

More Than Two: A Practical Guide to Ethical Polyamory by Franklin Veaux and Eve Rickert - When I started learning about polyamory this was the holy bible of polyamory that everyone insisted that everybody must read. I honestly liked The Ethical Slut better though. Since then though the book has been utterly condemned by the community and people are now very quick to scream how nobody should read this book because Franklin Veaux was revealed to be abusive in his relationships so now suddenly the book is a guide to teach people how to be abusive in relationships. I guess??? Eve Ricket has put out multiple statements about the book about if people should still read it or not but I am sure I will miss something if I dive into that. Like more The Ethical Slut, just keep in mind it might have some problematic aspects. But I personally think there is still some good stuff in it that people might find value in. It has been a while since I read it but I don't remember it being problematic, just a bit dry and boring.

The Smart Girl's Guide To Polyamory by Dedecker Winston - I'm skipping right to this to say this is my favorite polyamory book! It is very unfortunate that that the title isn't great. And indeed it is written to be aimed at women but honestly I found very very little in the book to feel exclusive to women and not apply to me (a cis-male) just as much. I love this book so much that I re-typed up a passage from it, had it printed on a large poster, and framed.

Sex At Dawn: How We Mate, Why We Stray, and What It Means for Modern Relationships by Christopher Ryan and Cacilda Jetha - This is another book that used to be worshipped in polyamory circles and wholehearted reccomended. I am so glad that it is now mostly forgotten. Why? BECAUSE THIS IS NOT A POLYAMORY BOOK! This is a very scientific anti-monogamy book. So I was waiting for all this set-up to talk about why polyamory fixes all these problems of monogamy it has taken so long to explain. Spoilers! Polyamory is only briefly mentioned in the epilogue of the book in a half-hearted, "Maybe this solution works for some people". Let's be clear, this is not a bad book. It is a very good book at using scientific evidence to point out flaws with monogamy and can lead to interesting discussion. But it is not a polyamroy book and shouldn't be recommended as such.

Love's Not Color Blind: Race and Representation in Polyamorous and Other Alternative Communities by Kevin Patterson - Another great book that is highly underrated. But note this is not a Polyamory 101 book. I consider this a "next-level" polyamory book. And to be clear I am white/Caucasian and I learned so much from this book and really love it! It opened my eyes in so many ways.

The Polyamorists Next Door: Inside Multiple-Partner Relationships and Families by Elisabeth Sheff - This isn't a bad book but I also didn't really find it to be a good book either. It feels neither pro-polyamory or anti-polyamory. Just a whole lot of stories and facts. I think it might be most interesting for a monogamous person to read.

Polyamory by Marissa Blake - Worst book I have ever listened to and I am pretty sure it is plagiarized. Been meaning to do a project where I research that claim but just haven't been interested in doing so. it is utter garbage.

The Polyamory Breakup Book: Causes, Prevention, and Survival by Kathy Labriola - Another advanced level polyamory book. But I think an especially important one for everyone to read. When you date more people you have more breakups. And when "cheating" is far less of an issue it is becomes hard to understand when you should breakup.

Polysecure: Attachment, Trauma and Consensual Nonmonogamy by Jessica Fern - The new holy bible of polyamory that everybody in every polyamory group will recommend immediately. It is a good book but honestly I think it is overrated. I think it is aimed at a very certain kind of person struggling with polyamory but it didn't resonate a whole lot with me on a polyamory level. I thought Secure Attachment was very interesting but I felt the actual polyamory aspects of the book were a little lacking to me. I do recommend the book but maybe not as someone's first polyamroy book. I think there are better polyamory 101 books. To note I have not read Polywise yet, the authors sequel book that just came out. I think I have higher hopes for that one though.

Ready For Polyamory by Laura Boyle - Most recent book I read and I had wanted to write a full review but I forgot. This is a fairly good book. I feel like it doesn't stand out much from the other Polyamory 101 books but overall solid. The one place where I give it the most praise is it has the most up-to-date definitions of terms which over the years have evolved and changed over time. The spectrum of polyamory styles I think is especially important for people to read. Older books didn't mention this at all or it was only Parelle VS Kitchen Table. Now we have a much wider spectrum and I often see a common mistake for newbies is for 2 partners to be at different point of the spectrum and never acknowledging it.

Do you know of any polyamory books I missed that I should read? Please let me know!

[bugsims]

JULY ROUNDUP - If you didn't know this about me already, I love a legacy. I wanted this month's roundups to feature three of my current favorite legacies that I'd recommend for a day of sitting back, scrolling through tumblr, and enjoying a tall glass of legacy gameplay and story. In no particular order, here are my July loves!

Adopt Summer Challenge by @kissalopa

not only is kissa one of the nicest people i've ever met, or one of the most talented recolor-ists ever, she also has great gameplay! i've been loving her current challenge, especially cap's pup salty.

The 7 Deadly Sins Legacy by @simvanie

simvanie's legacy is in its fourth gen (pride), and it's been SO FUN to read through and see their interpretation of each sin! their posts are a great mix of posed and gameplay, and i've really enjoyed reading through it-- especially this gen!

Voyageurs Legacy by @simatrix

if you're looking for a fun legacy, i've got one for you! hannah's voyageurs legacy is still in its first gen, so you can even say you got in right when it started! it's been really fun to see her take on this twenty-three generation challenge. i've also been loving her ts3 fields legacy-- it makes me so nostalgic for the older games.

[pianokantzart]

Do you have any smb artist you would recommend? I'm having trouble finding new artists in the fandom to follow

Uuuhhh okay I KNOW I'm going to forget a few, so please forgive me if I left out anyone obvious. @katlyntheartist and @jell-o101 have really good ongoing SMB comics, as does @insert-goofy-trash-noise (who is fairly new to Tumblr as far as I can tell, but I'm loving their stuff so far.)

Of course I can't forget @cherryfennec's beautifully rendered, wonderfully colored, extremely professional looking art. @luigisgreenoveralls? Top notch bro content. LOVE the way they draw my boy Luigi, especially. @elitadream has developed an A++ version of the Mario universe. If you like Mareach, you'll LOVE elitadream's stuff. (@akiiame-blog's art is also really cute if Mareach is your cup of tea)

@uroad7 posts a lot of really good bro-focused Mario art and has a wonderful and unique style.

@noodles-and-tea and @weevmo have some Mario stuff, but even though they don't post a lot of Mario nowadays their art is so top-notch I don't mind following them for the sake of the ride.

[anarcho-masochist]

I just found out someone wrote a whole academic article on one of the most interesting aspects of Psycho-Pass (the paper itself is from 2022). It's free, I just finished it, and now I want other people to read it. I have Opinions on this.

[winethorn]

podcast recs (preferably dark academia) please

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help me out here 😔🙏

[shitpostingkats]

Twewy is such a hard game to pitch people on.

"So there's this world of poetic symbolism and death gods and magic."

"Ooh, do I get to play as one of the death gods, and unravel the mystery of the afterlife?"

"No. You play as group of depressed teenagers who have to deal with all this crap."

[fictionalfiona]

[Part 1] - Boyfriend Asmr Series Recommendation!!

hii, everyone! I've decided to give you guys some recommendations on my favorite bf asmr series that I love sooo much.

Idk about you guys but its been hard tryna find some good series that don't involve just kissing but have a nice build-up to the relationship!! That's why I find series better than just one-shot asmrs cuz those usually don't have the best character development and depth in their relationships, unlike series which often offer a more engaging and satisfying narrative journey [However I know a few good one-shot recs if anyone want those ^^].

The system i'll be using to give u guys the recs is: Series Overview (Overview of what the series is abt): ❤️ Cuteness lvl : /5

🔥 Spicy lvl: /5

❗ Plot lvl: /5

💕 My Thoughts:

lets get into the recs then! 🏃🏽‍♀️💨

btw to get the links to the series, click on the picture collages

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1 - Best Friend's Older Brother Confesses While Drunk [M4A]

Series Overview: "Your best friend's older brother invites you over again, thinking you'll have the house to yourself. It doesn't last long before you're forced to hide in the closet together. What happens next? (You kiss and fool around, of course.)" ❤️Cuteness lvl : ❤️❤️❤️❤️/5

🔥Spicy lvl: 🔥🔥🔥/5

❗ Plot lvl: ❗❗❗/5

💕 My Thoughts: I absolutely love this series! It was one of the first bf asmrs I've ever listened to and it always gives me butterflies whenever I relisten to the audio series. The first episode is essentially about how you visit your best friend named Alex's house to see them only to find Alex's older brother opening the door to tell you that Alex isn't here. Then Alex's older brother invites you in and you share a drink which leads to unexpected things to be revealed..!! The tension of your best friend potentially finding out about the relationship was REAL and the tension grows even more as the series progresses. PLUS Phasmid's deep British accent is not only hot (😻) but soo relaxing. Highly recommend this series if your looking for friends to lovers, tension, a deep british accent and is a binge worthy series cause this series only has 3 episodes.

2 -Trapped with your Scottish Tsundere Bully [M4A]

Series Overview: "Another busy day draws to a close as you prepare to head to your final class only to be ambushed by David; the Scottish exchange student, Football team running back and the bane of your existence. However, today he seems... off. Something's bothering him, you can tell. And as he drags you through the corridors to speak with you, you have a feeling you're going to find out what it is soon enough..."

❤️Cuteness lvl : ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️/5

🔥Spicy lvl: 🔥/5

❗ Plot lvl: ❗❗❗❗❗/5

💕 My Thoughts: THIS SERIES IS ACTUALLY SO FIRE! David is such a cutie pie and I think of him all the time!! This series is sort of like a sports romance because we follow David who is an exchange student from Scotland (so he has a Scottish accent which might I say: IS SO CUTE JAHSKHSA) who is trying to get better grades so that he can graduate high school and get those football scholarship offers he's been receiving. But the problem is that he has to first graduate but it isn't looking too promising for him until he meets YOU. The class topper and the person he kindaa bullies from time to time... But he asks for your help and u reluctantly help him out. Lemme just say that Pebbles (aka the voice of David) is an AMAZING scriptwriter and this whole series was just so funny but also heartwrenching to listen. PLUS THE VOICE ACTING IN THIS SERIES IS GRAMMY WORTH. There are other voice actors in this series too which is even cooler! AND DAVID'S NICKNAME FOR THE LISTENER IS SHORTSTACK!! SO CUTE >U<! Its a nickname he uses throughout the series and when someone tries to call you the same nickname repeatedly to annoy David...lets say he gets a little overprotective and things go south (can't spoil it for yall 😌) Overall, this series is great if your looking for enemies to lovers, sports romance and DRAMAA

3 -Starline SERIES [M4A]

Series Overview: "Part one of a romance series between the listener and a peculiar alien. After waking up on his ship, you realize that due to circumstances, you are not getting back to Earth so soon. Not before this stranger completes his mysterious job. With a whole new universe you had not even heard of before now just hours away, who knows what to expect? Not a soul could tell you, but maybe your new friend can show you the way. And your new friend. . . Perhaps there is more to him than what meets the eye?"

❤️Cuteness lvl : ❤️❤️❤️❤️/5

🔥Spicy lvl: 🔥🔥🔥.5/5

❗ Plot lvl: ❗❗❗❗❗X100/5

💕 My Thoughts: HEAR. ME. OUT. I know sometimes alien romances aren't everyone's cup of tea and I get it. I was just like you. UNTILL THIS AUDIO SERIES!! Because why is this series so stinking cute and had me at the edge of my seat cause of all the ACTION! THERE WERE TIMES WERE I THOUGHT I WAS GONNA LOSE BRECKETT 😭😭 But feelings aside, this series follows your adventure with this alien named Breckett who...uh...kinda accidentally crashed his spaceship on top of u 😃. Listen I didn't get that part either and how we are still alive but its alr cause he somehow patched us up in his high-tech medical bay aboard his spaceship. Alien technology is wacky shit 😭. Anyways Breckett informs you that you sadly cannot go back to earth just yet because he has a mission he was sent out to do on Mars and other planets so going back to Earth would only make him lose precious time. So now you're stuck with him on this crazy ass adventure with dodging asteroid storms, outsmarting intergalactic pirates and you two will have to FIGHT FOR YOUR LIVESSS!! Overall, this series is sooo funny, soo eventful and if you're looking for a good SLOOW BURN (and I mean slow girl but soo worth it),Strangers to lovers and sci fi vibes then you'd love this series!

4 -Your Childhood Crush Is Kind Of An Idiot [M4A]

Series Overview: "Charlie's first day at Sweet Pete's Pizzeria has been less than great, but when a familiar face pulls up on a familiar skateboard, he has a decision to make! Be a little rat filled with regret, or…apologizes"

❤️Cuteness lvl : ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️Xinfinity/5

🔥Spicy lvl: 🔥🔥🔥🔥/5

❗ Plot lvl: ❗❗❗❗/5

💕 My Thoughts: OKAY IF YOU'VE SEEN MY BLOG, you already know how much I'm obsessed with Charlie 😭. But there is a reason okay!!! This series follows your reunion with your old childhood best friend Charlie who works at a pizzeria. You haven't seen each other since graduating high school...until now! When you see each other again old feelings unravel and Charlie now doesn't want to stay out of touch with you anymore so you two decide to meet up at a skatepark after his shift. I can't express how much I love this little rat 😭❤️ He is the epiphany of cuteness and I can't tell u how many times I've listened to the series. I loovee his little Brooklyn accent too!! Also note that Charlie does make little references to this other series that Yuurivoice (aka the voice of charlie) made and you actually don't have to watch that other series to understand this one so dw! Overall I STINKING LOVE THIS SERIES and would actually say its my favorite asmr series I've ever listened too :D. If you're looking for childhood best friends to lovers, slow burn, FUNNY ASS DIALOGUE, wanting to dip ur toe into the yuurivoice universe then this series is 4 u!

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If you stayed this long, thank you! Im thinking of making a part 2 where I have more series to recommend like good mafia,crime and more sci fi series so comment down below if u want more!

[jonnywaistcoat]

Do you listen to all the podcasts on the RQ network? I’m specifically wondering if you’ve listened to episode 3 of “Nightlight,” “Wilson’s Pawn and Loan.” It’s got that fresh, intelligent horror that I appreciate in your writing. I get the vibe you’d enjoy it if you haven’t listened to it already. If you’ve got thoughts about it, would you feel comfortable sharing?

The idea of having time to listen to every show on the RQ network fills me with an emotion I find hard to name, but no - I've currently only got space for a limited number of podcasts in my life and Rusty Quill network shows make up maybe a quarter of thise.

All that said, Nightlight is actually one of the shows in my regular rotation. I was a listener even before they joined the network and, yeah, 'Wilson's Pawn and Loan' is a great story. I've got a real soft spot for "the Devil comes calling" stories, and tests of resolve to say "no" to evil (as can be seen in both my novels!) I'll also say, if you've just started and are only on episode 3 then, oh boy, have you got some great episodes ahead of you - enjoy!

[skys-archive]

Does anyone know some comic/web comics or manga with physically disabled characters, especially main characters or strong supporting roles?

For example I really relate to Kakashi from Naruto due to my chronic fatigue, and I know FMA has many disabled characters and I plan on reading and/or watching it. I like fantasy but I'd also love some more realistic world ones, like Saiki k being a pretty good allegory for disability. (Even though that's technically still fantasy lol)

I'm really loving to hear any of these with disability, whether it can be read that way but isn't canon or invisible disabilities or whatever. I'd especially love to see mobility aid users, like Charlotte Webber from spiderverse comics (she uses forearm crutches! Like me! And a wheelchair when she's not fighting crime!) or various characters from FMA.

I don't really read webcomics usually so I don't know any of thos examples but I'd love to hear some of those too.

I'd also be interested in fanfics that take non disabled characters in canon and write them as disabled.

Anyway yeah please I want to read disability representation and I prefer to get my media visually or from world building I already know

[rqbossman]

Do you have any recommendations for audiodramas/radio shows/whatever with great sound design?

I always devour the recommended ones in your Q&A specials

I would check out anything by Amber Devereaux who works on Tin Can Audio. They are very inventive and detail oriented.

[limbobilbo]

HELLO MUTUALS

It is me, LimboBilbo maker of takes, cissest of pan men and giver of shit memes.

I need help. I want to get into fighting games. Big problem I have literally never played a fighting game seriously.

So do people have any suggestions or recommendations for games I should look into. I currently only have fantasy strike and jjba asbr on my steam library.

On top of this are there any like youtube videos I should watch that could let me know what the fuck im getting into.

For record I play on pc mainly so dont suggest smash bros because I dont own a switch.

Thank you in advancs.

[bluestonewings]

Watch the wild robot PLEASE

we can NOT let this work of art flop. Watch it in a theatre. Admire. Cry. Laugh. Cry again.

[bugsims]

NOVEMBER & DECEMBER ROUNDUP Lately, I've been thinking about all the amazing stories and legacies that've influenced who I want to be as a writer. I realized that I wanted to share the ones that I've loved most over the past month or so, and hopefully inspire others to share what inspired them! In no particular order, here are my November and December loves.

Forever In Between (18+) by @rebouks

Forever In Between has always been one of my favorite stories on tumblr, and it's usually what I read through to get myself back in gear and inspired to write! Becca puts so much love and passion into each line-- every character is rich with humanity-- it's hard not to get swept away.

WARWICK: Chapter III (16+) by @warwickroyals

Ayanna is truly a master in storytelling, and showcases her work through the sims in a way I'd never thought possible. Reading her posts is like stepping into a film. I can't recommend it enough, especially if you love devouring stories the same way I do!

Questioning: Identity by @lotuso3o

As part of Lotus' sixth gen in their whimsy stories legacy, they crafted this gorgeous post about Mariah's gender identity. I am a huge lover of any editing style that exudes warmth, and this one wrapped me up in a cozy blanket. Lotus' post is absolute perfection, it could be its own short story.

Nightlife Series (18+) by @nightlifeseries

Everything about the Nightlife Series brings out such nostalgia in me. It reminds me of of all the late night romantic, dramatic, and wild shows that were strictly off-limits growing up. This series has twists at every corner-- there's even a YouTube series to watch, too! I absolutely love coming back to it, and can't wait to see what happens next.