#simplified characters

[blackkatdraws2]

[Toon x Mobster] Genre/Art Style Swap? Sorry it took so long so make.

[Full pic underneath:]

Here's an old version:

[hyuckonia]

AAHHHH AHHHHH EVERYONE POINT AND LAUGH!!!!!!!!!! LOOOSERRR!!!! AHHHHHH SOMEONE LOST THE GAMEEE!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 (everyone lost actually (😔) )

AKA a last ditch effort to annoy the shit out of this guy

bonus!

the moment when ortho ace and kalim get inside the playful stage and can see everyone and are deciding what to do next. what easier way to defeat your enemy than completely obliterating them?

bonus 2

my friend said this pic of 2 random people showed up on google when u look up "fellow honest nui" so now theyr in fellow and gidel cosplay 💞

[rakuschan]

The Flags again because I LOVE THEM!!

Closeups

[bilaudad]

wing stuff!

experimenting with a more cartoon style, idk what i'm doing loll

tagging: @goodomensafterdark <3

[1percentcharge]

bee (in copics)

[dtlingo]

Should I Learn Traditional Chinese Characters? 

The Chinese language, renowned as the most spoken language globally, has captivated language learners worldwide. However, mastering Chinese characters poses a significant challenge, demanding substantial time and effort. To facilitate the learning process, the Chinese government introduced simplified characters in the 1950s with the objective of increasing literacy rates. 

Simplified characters emerged as part of an initiative launched by the Chinese government in the 1950s to improve literacy rates. The objective was to devise characters that are simpler to learn and write, consequently enhancing accessibility to education. This simplification process involved reducing stroke count and simplifying character shapes.

Though the introduction of simplified characters stirred controversy, with concerns raised regarding the potential loss of cultural heritage, the Chinese government proceeded with their promotion. Currently, simplified characters are the standard writing system in mainland China and Singapore, while traditional characters persist in Hong Kong, Macau,  and certain overseas Chinese communities.

Advantages of Learning Simplified Characters

1.Enhanced Learning and Writing Efficiency:

       Simplified characters offer substantial benefits in terms of ease of learning and writing. With fewer strokes and simplified shapes, they are more accessible to beginners and save valuable time and effort during the learning process.

2.Practicality in Mainland China and Singapore:

Considering the prevalence of simplified characters in mainland China and Singapore, acquiring proficiency in these characters proves invaluable for individuals engaged in business or traveling to these regions. Moreover, an overwhelming majority of Chinese-language materials, such as textbooks and websites, are predominantly written in simplified characters, making them an essential skill for effective communication and engagement.

3.Native Preference and Everyday Communication:

Simplified characters are widely preferred by native Chinese speakers, particularly in everyday communication. The speed at which simplified characters can be written, along with their simplified shapes that facilitate quick reading, contribute to their popularity and practicality.

Factors to Consider when Deciding to Learn Traditional Characters

Despite the advantages presented by simplified characters, certain factors should be taken into account before deciding whether to also learn traditional characters:

1.Business or Travel in Hong Kong, Macau, and Overseas Chinese Communities:

Individuals with business or travel plans involving Hong Kong, Macau,  or overseas Chinese communities must familiarize themselves with traditional characters. These regions continue to utilize traditional characters as an integral part of their cultural identity and communication practices.

2.Interest in Chinese Culture, History, and Literature:

For those with a strong inclination towards Chinese culture, history, and literature, learning traditional characters becomes imperative. Many classical Chinese texts are exclusively available in traditional characters, and a command of this writing system facilitates a deeper understanding of Chinese cultural and historical aspects.

3.Academic Pursuits:

Students aiming to pursue higher-level Chinese studies, such as in a university setting, might be required to learn both simplified and traditional characters. Academic texts and research papers often utilize traditional characters, and familiarity with this writing system becomes essential for comprehensive study and research.

Suggestions from us:

1.learning simplified characters as the primary focus serves as an ideal starting point for individuals seeking to acquire proficiency in Chinese.

2.To optimize the learning journey, it is recommended to begin with a strong foundation in simplified characters. 

[remxedmoon]

here's a philosophical conundrum for you, siffrin.

if you don't have a home to go back to, what kind of person does that make you?

if you don't have memories of your own childhood, can you still consider yourself human?

if you have forgotten something as important as your country, your childhood, your family, your own name, then are you even a person?

if something is forgotten by everyone, then has that thing ever existed?

(effect works best when zoomed in!)

teehee :3

sorry odile’s part of the mdp fight has been pinging around in my brain for like. months now. i’ve had the idea for this drawing for a while. this is also partially based on isa’s act 4 friendquest (without doing bad touch) where siffrin mentions that they didn’t really have an identity before they met the party!! i wanted to play around with transparency :3333

also, for once, i’m actually putting the colored version down here! idk! i felt like the greyscale version kinda conveys the Mood a little better?? i like both tho!!

[spiralshells]

Made of carcinogens and love

[lesliemeyers]

south park but its like an obscure shitty low budget early/mid-2000's flash cartoon u can only find low quality clips of on youtube

[heybiji]

[maranull]

anyway, Elden Ring is about love and hope

Marika burns everything she has build out of sorrow

Ranni banishes the Outer Gods and also fucks off the Lands, giving agency back to the normal beings of the Lands

Fortissax endlessly fights Death for his friend/lover

Melina burns herself and Erdtree in hopes of a better world in the hands of the Tarnished

Blaidd fights against the very reason he was created out of love for his sister

Ranni and Rykard always keep an eye on their mother, protecting her

Radahn evokes so much love from his troops that they organise a whole festival to give him a honorable death even in his madness

Radahn learns an entire new school of magic in order to still ride his favourite horse

Boc's love for his mother, his mother's love for him

How all but two endings are build on the hope that this new era (whatever it might be) will be good

Miquella attempting to create an whole new world-tree to host the forsaken and the damned

Miquella turning on the faith he was raised and even believed in to an extent, when it was unable to cure his sister's curse

The Cleanrot's loyalty to Malenia and their endurance of the Rot, only to stay in her service

Malenia marching through the entire continent in search of her brother

Finlay traveling all the way back on her own, carrying the incapacitated demigod on her back

Tanith's love for Rya

Dialos' entire questline

Edgar being driven mad after his daughter dies

Vyke embracing, to a point, the Frenzied Flame in order to save his finger maiden

or you know, that's just how I see it

[sonknuxadow]

^ my wheelchair super sonic fanart

[v-3-rdure]

trying to free myself from generic anime face comfort zone with some pkmn characters i like

[twixxsted]

My take on Leona dream, slight spoilers under

I don’t think Leona actually wants his brother and Cheka dead. I think it’s a case of Malleus taking Leona’s intrusive thoughts and morbid thinking and actualizing it.

I think most people, at some point, thought about not wanting someone in their life. Even if it’s intrusively. Anyone who as siblings probably thought at one point for their siblings to disappear from their life but then the next day your best friends again 😭

I feel like Leona’s dream is similar to Jamil’s. The same what if scenario about someone you have a complex relationship with but not actually wanting that to happen. I think it’s more of Malleus taking a black and white interpretation of people’s thoughts and feelings and not really taking in consideration of the nuances them.

And maybe Malleus own biases seeping in. Like I don’t think he has a good understanding of Leona and Jamil as people so I’d imagine Malleus would take any suppressed feelings and take it at face value because that dream makes them “happy” but fails to understand that won’t create real “joy”?If that makes sense?

[thou-babbling-brook]

Did a redesign of Connor’s mystery wife! She’s gotta be my oldest OC, I literally designed her like a week after I got into AC back in February 2019. I know @ramshackledtrickster has posted her a bunch, but I wanted to share her on here too :3

Her name is Tekonwenaharake! That’s more of a placeholder name, really, since there’s a living Mohawk person with the name, but I don’t wanna just refer to her as “T” or “Connor’s wife,” so I’ll be tagging her like this if I post her more!

These drawings came about because I was playing around with drawing her more historically accurate. Eventually, I found a happy medium between her original design and historical records from the time (paintings, clothes, etc.). I really loved how this turned out and I hope you guys do too!

Also fun fact: I always try to make her look like an older version of Io:nhiòte since I imagine she looks a lot like her mom. I imagine even the earrings were gifts to Io:nhiòte that she then wears in the AC Reflections comic!

[bluuscreen]

finally played the murder of sonic the hedgehog and i like the art so much i wanted to try and emulate the vibe.. bg is loosely referenced from a photo on unsplash, outfits are from pinterest [except sonics shoes, those are from my brain] [pretty sure his jacket/skirt were based on rainbow dash but whatever they suit him too]