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[cruoren]

as the poets say... who is doing it like him

[farsight-the-char]

Watch "'This Is What You Are' || Warframe || Retrofied Soundtrack" on YouTube

Perfection

[musicarenagh]

"Adrenaline" - BŠĀR's Elixir of Sonic Intrigue When music unmoors its craft from the docks of tradition, it soars on the wings of creativity. In the realm where experimentation flourishes and rulebooks are replaced with innovation, we find BŠĀR’s latest single, “Adrenaline.” Get strapped in for a ride that plunges into a sprawling soundscape of maverick virtuosity. https://open.spotify.com/track/0HY88BcQZhndEPzdq78LiP BŠĀR – the nom de guerre of Ben Royston – exploits his command over several instruments and deftly fuses the fibres of pop, jazz, R&B, new wave, hip-hop and alt. rock into an arresting texture. A classically trained composer and performer, Royston does not only throw wide open different genres’ doors but sculpts something tantalizing at their intersection. “Adrenaline” is an audacious amalgam – instrumentally rich yet miraculously cohesive. A veritable blitzkrieg on senses one moment; a tender serenade the next. The euphoric foot-tapping beat resonates with a delicious undercurrent of funk while fleeting hints of jazz peppered throughout can't help but bring to mind titans like Herbie Hancock. With cascades of percussion scampering at a blistering tempo against majestic sweeps of melody lines reminiscent of vintage pop anthems, “Adrenaline” ignites a sense of exhilaration. This variegated musicality encapsulates our protagonist’s growing anxiety amidst their partner’s daredevil ways—a haunting portrayal wrapped around buoyant tunes. Royston serves as vocal charioteer guiding listeners through this sensory flux – proving his prowess not only behind soundboards but also behind the mic. He navigates sheer cliffs of emotional intensity with commendable ease—his male vocals hitting stratospheric highs without sacrificing emotive depth. [caption id="attachment_52186" align="alignnone" width="2000"] "Adrenaline" - BŠĀR's Elixir of Sonic Intrigue[/caption] The riveting tune crafted by BŠĀR pushes boundaries artistically and thematically, resulting in an increasingly suspenseful sonic narrative. This trajectory mirrors the potent adrenaline-laced unpredictability of the lyrics’ subject—someone tormented over their romantic involvement with an adrenaline junkie. The song's vibrant arrangement exhibits a retrofied production that is anything but nostalgic—it absorbs from the past but drips with relevance. A radiant canvas designed for Royston’s fastidious and expansive vision, where even the mixing and mastering evoke audible gasps of admiration. Much like a deft DJ spinning vinyls from different eras into an intoxicating mix at a late-night lofts party, BŠĀR blends seemingly disparate genres in “Adrenaline.” The hand behind this craft does not merely bring differing elements to play nicely together but coerces them into a seamless symphony—a symphonic pop spaceship if you may, which blasts off towards realms previously uncharted. As such, “Adrenaline” truly captures the essence of its title – much like an adrenaline surge that grips us during high-intensity moments, pulsating both uncertainty and thrilling excitement at once. This is music more than just to be listened—it’s to be enveloped by, to immerse oneself in its multi-layered echoic brilliance—and BŠĀR ensures this experience is nothing short of mesmerizing. Follow BŠĀR on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.

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[savannahalexandraart]

As you know, I'm starting a Retrofy Overwatch series! (RetrOverwatch, I guess ;)) So here's the first one! Mercy. I tried to stay close to the silhouette but add embellishments so that it would still read. I hope you like her! Next in the line is Mei, and you can see the WIP sketches with images of fashion inspo and the inked version all on my Patreon!

https://www.patreon.com/SavannahAlexandra

And if there's enough of a want for these, I can list them as prints on my Etsy. :)

[calledelvalle]

A passionate love affair with movie posters and the retrofied slasher variety... 

For some reason, at the start of 2022 we're so in the mood for a cinema sesh and with the release of the latest Scream franchise - with a modern reboot, their retrofied movie poster really caught our eye and attention, maybe even a hankering for some movie theater popcorn.

Their series of poster’s scream the infamous Ghostface mask with some spooky soft focus, a classic heavy Gothic Serif font, with a splash of blood. 

So vintage. 

As they pay homage to some of the classic posters that came out in the 80s - E.T. is one that comes to mind.

With the Scream crew’s iconic marketing, sparking both chills and feels of nostalgia, we are absolutely in love with the new cinema poster art. The vintage-inspired posters were released to audiences in a warm-up to the movie release mid-January, of this week.

So with that said, we've rounded up some of our fave movie posters from over the years, in no particular order, release year, or genre -  cause they're all iconic and stand out in their own way. 

We've narrowed it down to 22 for the year 2022. 

And while we're at it, this would also make a great 22 must-see movie list for 2022.

You're welcome.

Now here is the roundup, in no particular order...

Pulp Fiction

This poster plays on the title of the film so well.  A Tarantino classic.

Rosemary’s Baby

The simple baby carriage sits calmly, yet it’s terrifyingly disturbing with the ethereal Mia Farrow in the backdrop. 

Genius.

A Clockwork Orange

A 70s classic, with very disturbing themes. 

Yet the poster is simple with its eye-catching design and font.

Airplane!

Ridiculous. With an even more ridiculously funny plot and host of characters. 

It’s absurd in the best way possible and the poster really tops it off.

Thank God it’s only a motion picture and movie poster!

Beautiful Boy

Love the simplicity of this poster and how it captures a Kodak moment between a loving father and son. 

A film that really tugs at your heartstrings. 

Carell and Chalamet are just superb!

Breakfast at Tiffany’s

Considered one of the most sought-after film posters of the 60s, a Hepburn classic.

This darling movie has it all... romance, wit, fashion, humor, New York City and Tiffany's in the 1960s. 

A quintessential collectible from one of the most timeless and beloved films!

Downhill Racer

This poster totally pulls off the art of "less is more".

Intended or not, see how the woman's nose connects to the man's face. It feels as though it’s like a backdrop of abstract mountains. 

Fits seamlessly.

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

Got that Dalí-esque warped feel about it or in the character’s case - it’s  perfectly fitting for Gonzo! 

A poster that perfectly encapsulates the films twisted plot and the world of Hunter S. Thompson. 

Star Wars

A great piece of wall art of a sci-fi classic. 

Even if you’re not a fan of the movie franchise the art work on this poster speaks for itself!

Little Miss Sunshine

(Another Steve Carell film/movie poster that made the 22 cut).

With its bright yellow backdrop and van, this movie poster really captures a moment with the key characters, in just a singular image. It’s bold and quirky as the fun ensemble cast are captured in motion. 

So clever and perfectly captures the essence of the film.

Taxi Driver

Shows a lonely man walking the streets -  unnoticed, uncharismatic and  awkward in monochrome. 

The poster captures just that of character Travis Bickle, in the most subtle way. 

Poltergeist

A black and white movie poster with simple/standout type and a clear concept.

It tells you everything you need to know about the film and sets that eerie mood in the most quintessential way. 

“They’re here.”

Bone-chilling.

The Color Purple

A simple, bold and remarkable artwork in the color purple - from the African American epic Pulitzer Prize winning novel.

Love the simplistic style of this movie poster, the main character captured so beautifully.

A powerful compelling story with a bold memorable movie poster.

JAWS

An iconic, terrifying image... you almost can’t look away. 

But it’s so great, right. 

The artwork illustration image for the novel was repurposed for the film. 

Would explain why it still ranks at the top of one of the most iconic cinema posters of all time. 

National Lampoon's Vacation

Clark Griswold seen as the muscly superhero, in this out-there and fantastical illustration just as this main character’s psyche -  full of fantasy!

Boris Vallejo’s illustration depicts it beautifully and ever so comically. 

So much fun, just like all the slapstick National Lampoon’s films.

The Graduate

Capturing a moment in the movie, that says it all in one image. 

Seduction. 

Then couple that with the tagline: "This is Benjamin. He's a little worried about his future.”

So simple, yet effective. 

Ghostbusters

A perfect image. 

You would probably know this image and what film is called, even if you hadn't seen the film.

That’s great marketing. The power of a strong film image and that tagline —"Who you gonna call?", don’t even get me started. 

Priceless and a serious part of pop culture. 

The Dark Knight Rises

Let’s get ready to rumble!!   (well that’s what we think of when we see the imagery of this poster...)

It’s the epic rising -  disrupting an eight-year-long period of peace.

Thunderous... LOUD, with so much disorder in the city of Gotham brewing.

It’s based on the concept and sketches from Christopher Nolan and his production team and they nailed it.

So iconographic.

Fargo

A movie poster that works like a charm! 

This Coen Brothers' film showcases a lighthearted artwork alongside a dark narrative. 

A movie poster “homespun” in all its glory of murder and mystery.

Chinatown

Cool illustration coupled with cool typography from the 70s.

Love how the ring of the man's, (Nicholson’s) smoke forms the woman’s hair. 

It’s a beautiful piece of art from another iconic Polanski film that has also made the list.

Attack Of The 50 Ft. Woman

Vintage at its finest. 

Don’t mess with a GIANT and jealous, angry woman who’s holding one smoking car in her left hand as if it were a toy, as she’s reaching down to grab another, while on a destructive rampage.

It’s complete chaos as people are fleeing from her as if they were tiny insects.

The movie poster cleverly captures it all.

Totally encapsulates 1950s science fiction cinema.

After Hours

A hilarious fine art painting by Marvin Mattelson of a Martin Scorsese picture.

The 80s design with cool typography works perfectly.

A surreal, humorous, artwork that ingeniously illustrates the premise of the film.

So there you have it.  22 iconic movie posters of 2022 that “scream” iconic!

[alsanderecho]

Tales of San Derecho: The New Press Secretary

The formation of a whole new state from the parts of two others should have been a surprise for the nation after a national election but it wasn't. Its new boundries encompassed part of southern California, as well as land in Arizona. There was very little fuss about its existence for the general public, as if it had always been there.

But there were those who did ask questions about how this new territory came to be. Some of them traveled to the newest state in the union, seeking the answer. These are their stories, along with those who found themselves now residing in the state of SAN DERECHO...

====================

"Shannon, something strange is going on."

The reporter looked with one raised eyebrow at Sheila Gerrolds, his editor. The both of them work at the Q-News, a website dedicated to reporting on national events and international happenings important to the LGBTQ community.

"Strange, how?"

"I mean, do you remember Joaquin Guerrero?"

Shannon had to think for a few moments before he remembered the outspoken gay Latino activist, which immediately struck him as being wrong somehow. Hadn't he done an interview with him during last fall's gubernatorial election in San Derecho?

"Y...Yeah. But not until you mentioned his name, Sheila. That's...weird."

"Exactly my point, Shannon. And he's not the only one..."

The editor rattled off about a dozen more names, and memories of these gay and lesbian activists flooded Shannon's memories. And again, he was at loss at how he could have forgotten them, considering some of them had been long-time friends/

"What's going on here? Where did they all go?"

"That's what I want to know. Over dozen of the most prominent LGTBQ activists go missing  on the West Coast over the last year and no one is raising a stink about it? There's a story here, an important one."

Shannon nodded in agreement, his mind already honing in on who might be responsible for these disappearances.

"And you think the new governor might be involved somehow."

"Precisely. You know what his platform was during the election, and now some of his biggest critics are missing? It just stinks to me."

"Right, I get it. Guess I'm going back undercover..."

Sheila nodded, aware that her best reporter had spent a good portion of the election last year infiltrating a certain candidate's campaign. Despite the success of getting on the inside, the whole thing hadn't turned up any actionable material.

"Yeah, but I want you to be careful. We don't know what is really going on here."

"I get it, but we've got to find out the truth. And maybe, we can bring this bastard down once and for all..."

====================

Getting an invite to the governor's mansion had been pretty easy, as Shannon's cover identity was intact and uncompromised. Still, he was being careful, as this whole thing was more than a bit like walking into a hungry lion's den carrying chunks of raw, bloody meat. If the governor or any of his people got even a hint of who he really was, it could go very bad for him very quickly.

Maybe that's why he waited in the car for so long before finally mustering his courage to approach the front door and ring the bell. The wait for an answer seemed to drag on forever until the door clicked open. Standing there was the governor's chief of staff, Jonathon Grey. Dressed in a dark grey suit, the man was the very image of the hyper-conservative types that the chief executive of the state San Derecho liked to surround himself with.

"Ah, Mr. Jones. So nice to see you again. It has been awhile, hasn't it?"

Shannon nodded affirmatively. He hadn't been this close to Grey since election night, and he was trying to ignore how attractive he found the man. It was a little bothersome because he reminded him of someone else...

"Yes, Mr. Grey. I needed sometime to figure out things after the election. But now, I think I know what I want."

"Excellent. The governor will see you in his study."

This surprised Shannon, who hadn't been aware that the governor even knew who 'Shane Jones' was. Every instinct the reporter had was screaming this was a set-up of some kind, but it was not something he could walk away from. Because despite the danger, it was an opportunity to get even deeper inside this crooked administration and find out what happened to his friends...

"Lead the way then."

====================

The study was a comfortable room with oak paneled walls and high shelves stocked with numerous leather bound books. In the fireplace, flames crackled and suffused the room with a flickering glow of yellow light. Shannon was ushered inside by Grey, who remained outside but closed the doors behind him. An almost faint click told the journalist that he had been locked in as well. He took a few cautious steps into this den of conservatism until a voice called out for him to "take a seat."

Said seat was in a thick leather chair with a high back and wings on either side of its occupants head. It was set in front of a dark oaken desk behind which sat the governor himself, his fingers steepled and a grin on his face. On his desk was a framed picture of him and his blonde wife. Shannon couldn't quite recall her name before his host spoke.

"Shane, welcome. So glad you've come for a visit. Can I offer you a drink?"

The gray-haired politician motioned to a small bar set into a wall behind him. Shannon shook his head to say no as the governor seemed amused at the response. The older man's expression then became serious.

"Now, can we dispense with this pretense, Shannon?

The millennial reporter was caught off guard by his real name being spoken aloud by the governor. He tugged nervously at the maroon sweater he wore, trying to laugh it off. But the man behind the desk wasn't having any of it.

"Please, don't insult my intelligence or that of my staff, Shannon. We've been aware of your true identity and the website that employs you for quite some time now."

"I..I..I don't know what you're talking about..."

"I said to NOT insult me, Shannon."

The gay journalist shuddered slightly, as the governor's voice resonated with a surprisingly arousing air of authority. He had to keep his head about himself.

"Alright, fine. I am who you think I am. Do you know why I'm here?"

"Of course. You're here to investigate what happened to my most outspoken critics in the LGBT community. I did wonder how long it would be before you or your editor would notice. Anyone really..."

Shannon said nothing, trying to remain focused on his surroundings. If this man was this free with his words, then this had to be a some sort of trap...

"Please, please. Do relax. I'm perfectly happy to tell you everything."

"Is this some sort of trick?"

"No, it's merely the truth, Shannon. Isn't that what you really want to hear? The truth?"

Shannon nodded, feeling a calm settled over himself. It was strange, but the words coming from the Governor's mouth seemed to be the source of this new tranquility. The smile of the older man's face confirmed it.

"So, shall we begin?"

====================

Shannon sat there, dazed. He wanted to get up, and flee this place but for some reason, he found himself just sitting there listening to the Governor talk.

"You see, I think there is someone inside you who wants to come out. A better you, a hetter you, Shannon. All you have to do is listen to my voice, and let it guide you to a new....perspective and understanding..."

The reporter nodded numbly in agreement.

"This modern world is losing touch with its past. Things were so much simpler before all of this social justice nonsense overtook everything. Black and white, right and wrong. Don't you think?"

Another nod, but it was accompanied by a rippling of Shannon's clothes. His sweater seemed to moving of its own accord, the material clinging closer to his body now. Sudden, it pulled itself so tight that it ripped apart at the shoulders, and revealed that underneath were the sleeves of a crisp white button-down dress shirt that hung a little loose on his arms.

"A simpler time....black and white...right and wrong...man and woman..."

The part of the sweater that remained was fluttering as most of it split into two thin straps that looped over his shoulders, reconnecting into a y-shape via a triangle of brown leather from which another strap clipped its to the back of his jeans. In the front, the new suspenders settled into place as brass snaps clamped down Around his neck, a heavily starched collar unfolded itself, sending a line of buttons down the front of the dress shirt. A rustle of fabric revealed that the last piece of his old sweater had curled itself under the collar and knotted itself into a long tie.

"Black...White...Right...Wrong...Man...Woman..."

The words battered into Shannon's head, as he tried to understand what was happening. He was afraid as he could something or someone stirring in the depths of his subconscious, drawn to the power of those words. If he'd only realized that his fear was only going to quicken the pace of his transformation...

====================

"You're not the first to hear my message, Shannon. Far from it. And you won't be the last, But I digress a little. I did say I'd tell you the truth, didn't I?"

Shannon couldn't respond, his body frozen as new changes begin to effect him, this time below his wait. The jeans he'd been wearing were shifting, denim softening into a light blend of cotton as blue was leeched away and replaced with a dark brown. Crisp creases snapped into place down the front of the developing trousers.

"You see, I didn't always have this...influence over people. I'm not sure where it came from really but it showed up when I was just starting my political career. I discovered that my words had an effect on people, especially those who disagreed with me. Not only did they come around my point of view, but some of them actually completely changed!"

A leather belt slid into the loops at Shannon's waist and tightened itself as as if locking him into his fate.

"Do you remember Lizzy Dion? Probably not, I suppose. She was my opponent for mayor during my first re-election campaign. A very outspoken advocate for gay rights, and a tough debater. That old bag really had me on the ropes during our first head-to-head if I'm being perfectly honest. Might've beaten me too, but oddly she disappeared before election day."

The governor chuckled a little, as if at some private joke before he stood up and came around the desk to seat on its corner. Shannon wanted to curse at him but...why? After he'd done a lot for this reporter, hadn't he? He didn't realize he was starting to grin.

"Of course, I'd soon meet my beloved Lisbeth and she became my first real supporter in my rise to the office I currently occupy. The perfect politician's wife really."

Shannon nodded in agreement. The governor's wife was a real smart cookie, and quite the looker too. He blinked, not sure why he found a woman to be attractive, let alone that woman. But his cock? It knew what it liked and that blonde matriarch really got its attention!

"Getting back on track, with my wife by my side, I ascended the ranks of the Republican party swiftly. I had a great staff as well, picked up all along the way. You'd be surprised how many times I got asked where I found so many loyal and dedicated people..."

The clothes which had been hanging a little loose on Shannon grew more fitted now, as his lanky frame began to fill in with muscle. It was still lean, but now held more strength than one might expect. His butt tightened up, as his old sexual practices were wiped away. He'd do a lot for a story but letting someone get past his backdoor? Never!

"Like me, boss?"

"Exactly, my boy. How are you feeling now?"

"I feet great, boss. But I'm still a little confused about why you're telling me all of this..."

The governor grinned at the still changing reporter, who was coming along nicely. The fading Shannon's feather and poofed hair was starting to slick itself back, darkening from brown to black in the process. His once smooth chin had squared itself out, and the first signs of his trademark five o'clock shadow were gracing with each passing moment.

"Just a little refresher, son. After all, you're working on my next address to the state, right?"

The reporter nodded enthusiastically. He'd been working on a real firecracker of a speech for the governor. His grin widened to reveal a set of white teeth that seemed to sparkly. A thump came the floor next to him, where his smart phone had been pushed out by his transforming pants. It had shifted and twisted, glass splintering into nothingness as it became a leather-covered notepad out of which stuck his favorite pen.

"Good, good. Now where was I again?"

"You were talking about your loyal staff, boss."

"Right. I don't know what I'd have done without you or Joaquin..."

Looking up from his notepad and the notes he'd been busily scribbling in it, Stanley Journo stared blankly at his employer and mentor as the strange name crossed his lips, A shrinking part of who he used to be seemed to be rallied by its mention.

"Who, boss?"

"Jonathan?"

"Oh...right."

And just like that, that last bit of Shannon faded away as he realized what had happened to Joaquin Guerrero. But the man sitting in the chair now didn't really care about that anymore, because he had more important stories to cover.

"That's should be enough for the speech, boss, I'll have it on your desk first thing in the morning."

"Great, Stanley. But I do have one more task for you tonight. In your capacity as my press secretary, I need you deliver a message for me..."

The governor pulled out a tape recorder and presented to the retro-styled journalist. The snarky grin was now permanently plastered on his ruggedly handsome face, as he tilted up the fedora resting on his head.

"Whatever ya' say, boss..."

====================

Sheila had not left the offices of the Q-News, her concern for her best reporter telling her that she needed to be here just in case. But she didn't even notice that she could no longer recall that reporter's name as she spoke to her girlfriend on the phone.

"Listen, Elle, baby. I'm gonna be home late tonight... It's a big story and I'm waiting for...

A knock on the door caused Sheila to jump out of her seat a little. As she finished up on the phone, the door swung open to let in a tallish lean man dressed in a dark grey vest and brown slacks. A cigarette hung from his lip while a old-fashioned press pass rested in the band of the fedora that rested atop his slicked back do.

"Heya, Chief. I got a scoop you just gotta hear to believe..."

*CLICK*

"You see, I think there is someone inside you who wants to come out. A better you, a hetter you, Sheila... All you have to do is listen to my voice, and let it guide you to a new....perspective."

[newretrowave]

Scream (1996) Retrofied Poster

[gamespritemode]

Had the pleasure of grabbing Retrofied’s first issue. The in depth interview with many involved in ReBoot’s creation and creative process was very interesting to read. I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to learn more about ReBoot!

Get your copy at: https://retrofiedmag.com/

[rangel12xxx]

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[gdcee]

an attempt was made to...retrofy? retroize? Jango’s outfit without straying too far from the existing design

[tabitha2]

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[hypexion]

It’s time for the return of the Akuma Tier List, now for season three of Miraculous Ladybug. Will Hawk Moth finally created his much desired S-Tier Akuma and finally acquire Ladybug and Chat Noir’s Miraculous? Well, no, because then there wouldn’t be a show anymore.

This season throws in more curveballs with Sentimonsters, the Snake Miraculous, an acidental Akuma and an Akuma from the future. The most important point for the prelude is that anything reversed by the Snake Miraculous still happened for the purpose of ranking, since the Akuma clearly has the capacity to perform that action.

A Tier

Chameleon, Weredad, Onichan, Miraculer, Oblivio, Desperada, Kwamibuster, Gamer 2.0, Party Crasher, Puppeteer 2, Miracle Queen

The A Tier Akumas continue to get stronger, with a wide range of abilities that brought the heroes close to defeat. Including a new class of Akuma that have abilities that directly sabotage the powers given by Miraculous. It’s taken a while, but Hawk Moth is learning and innovating, although he’s still not cracked it yet. Another thing to note is that combat focused Akumas are now making it into the A Tier, with Weredad completely destroying Chat Noir, and Onichan getting very close to taking out Ladybug. Then there’s Party Crasher, who might actually be the most powerful Akuma Hawk Moth has ever created, boasting both pre-cognitive abilities and an instant-death attack.

Also, give it up for Desperada, who is the most sucessful Akuma of all time. Sure, all those sucesses got reversed, but they still count.

B Tier

Animaestro, Backwarder, Silencer, Feast, Stormy Weather 2, Punisher’s Trio, “Ladybug“, Heart Hunter

The various Akumas who had good abilties, but didn’t use them to the best effect. Animaestro misses out on a top spot due having an inexplicable weakness, while Backwarder doesn’t get credit for hitting Chat Noir, since Chat Noir wanted to get hit. The Punisher’s Trio is a weird one, since two of it’s compotent Akumas were previously A Tier, but it seems they’re less effective as a group Akuma. This tier also includes the Sentimonster Ladybug, who was something of a good idea, and might actually have worked if Mayura wasn’t already half-dead from using the Peacock Miraculous. Then again, if she wasn’t half-dead from using the Peacock Miraculous, she’d have probably been fine as Catalyst.

C Tier

Bakerix, Chris Master, Ikari Gozen

As the A Tier Akumas grow more impressive, so do the C Tier Akumas stick out more for their general badness. There’s a big bread guy, a child with the power of bringing toys to life, and a big car-centaur woman. You’d think Hawk Moth would have at least given Bakerix some kind of retrofier ability to change things back to how he thinks they should be done.

D Tier

Timetagger

As an Akuma that defeated the adult Bunnyx and nearly acquired the Miraculous, you’d think Timetagger would be an A Tier Akuma. Which he would be - if he had been akumatized by Gabriel Agreste. Since Gabriel wants to use a wish to erase the past, it doesn’t matter if he screws up the timeline in the process. Once he gets his wish, the whole thing is getting thrown out. Lila Rossi Future Hawkmoth, however, is undermining their whole existence with Timetagger. If he takes the Miraculos from the past, it could invalidate the series of events that allowed Future Hawk Moth to get the Butterfly Miraculous. Which would be bad.

F Tier

Reflekta & Reflekdoll, Star Train, Chat Blanc

Two bad ideas and a screwup. Bringing back Reflekta without changing her powers in any way is ridiculous, and giving her a Sentimonster which merely has Reflekta’s powers but more is utterly ridiculous, as Chloé would say. Given that Mayura can only create a limited number of Sentimonsters before she actually dies, you’d think Team Disastrous would use them more effectively. Star Train, meanwhile, is just a complete accident, with Hawk Moth managing to lose an evil transformation butterfly like some kind of ameteur supervillain. Good job nearly killing your son.

Then there’s Chat Blanc. To cement his position as worst person in Paris, Hawk Moth wastes no time in exploiting his son’s anguish to akumatizing him. Then, with what is probably the assumption that he’ll be able to control Chat Blanc, he gives him the unlimited power of destruction. Less than a minute later, everyone in Paris is dead. Hawk Moth will never attain his goal. Emilie will never awaken. Nobody wins, and everyone loses, all because Gabriel Agreste can’t move on. So Chat Blanc becomes the most powerful F Tier Akuma, because while no Akuma can succeed, the deeply personal abuse that created Chat Blanc means he can only fail, in the worst way possible.

[pandorasimbox]

Although I ordinarily only use the Sims for visualisation/building and don’t much experience the actual gameplay, I haven’t been feeling the best lately so I wanted to take a break from my more serious interactions with the game. This precipitated a new save and I decided to go with a new era - the 1960s! After making my family and their home (more on that later...), it occurred to me that if I was going to just be playing alongside the premades, they would need to be retrofied and lo - a new project was born, ahaha. I’ll be posting the results of these makeovers over the next few days.

Let’s start with one of my favourite makeovers: Ms Penny Pizzazz! 

CC Credits: Hair and eyeshadow by @simduction, romper is by @leeleesims1 (recolour by @heartfall), neckerchief by @simlaughlove, boots by @madlensims (recolour by @siimplyjessica), CAS background by @annett85, bracelets, tights/pantyhose are base game.

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