#that con would be another plus in other locations

[whokilledsamara]

May I request a NSFW alphabet for our deranged, red ass, momo-eyed princess Mr Scarletta from Homicipher👉👈˃ᴗ˂

MR. SCARLETELLA NSFW ALPHABET

a Mr. Scarletella nsfw alphabet. {an : omg.. why ofc.. hes sooo hot i love him. also funny words >< we need more porn of this man in general, also im working on a hc fic for him~~~~ if nobody will write for him then i will!!! ^•^}

warnings! : stalking, non-conish..? more like dub-con, rough sex, cunnilingus, blowjobs, yandere, blood kink, knife play, hes a kinky mf, abuse play, asphyxiation, afab and amab genitalia described, sadism kink, red. everywhere. miss-use of an umbrella.... looks around nervously

A = Aftercare (what they’re like after sex)

it really depends on his mood. USUALLY he is somewhat decent at it. he doesnt really understand the human need for aftercare, so most he will do is probably clean you and cuddle you on certain occasions.

B = Body part (their favorite body part of theirs and also their partner’s)

for him, he likes his hands. and his height, but mainly his hands. {plus you complimented them once, so it made him like them more.}

on YOU, other than your face, definitely your waist and neck. he likes how fragile you are. also he likes YOUR height. small.

C = Cum (anything to do with cum, basically)

due to his sheer size, he cums a lot. not TOO much, and not as much as the others, but enough to fill you to the brim.

he almost always cums inside, unless its a blowjob. if it is, he likes to pull out and cum on your face or chest. make sure to have your tongue out though.

D = Dirty secret (pretty self explanatory, a dirty secret of theirs)

he really wants to fuck you unconscious. though not really a secret, he makes it obvious.

E = Experience (how experienced are they? do they know what they’re doing?)

you would be his first time, being a ghost and all. but hes a very fast learner so expect him to be a beast in bed {or wherever} once he finds those spots and what turns you on.

F = Favorite position (this goes without saying)

any position that he can choke you in. or shove his fingers in your mouth. he would take another position if you offered though. he just wants you.

G = Goofy (are they more serious in the moment? are they humorous? etc.)

even outside of sex, he isn't humorous. hes always serious with that stare that he does {soo sexy.. (´﹃｀)}

H = Hair (how well groomed are they? does the carpet match the drapes? etc.)

not a lot, but its there. nice red happy trail and hair where it would be normally.

I = Intimacy (how are they during the moment? the romantic aspect)

well he's always romantic. in his own... creepy way. but he does love you. too much. in an obsessive, stalker way. so yes, he is.

J = Jack off (masturbation headcanon)

he doesn't, nor does he feel the need to, but if he finds YOU touching yourself.. thats a special occasion, he WILL whip it out and start stroking himself then. and only then.

K = Kink (one or more of their kinks)

oh dear.. blood kink, abuse kink, impact kink, vouyerism, asphyxiation, degradation, cnc, etc

L = Location (favorite places to do the do)

either his "space" or somewhere random. {he secretly hopes someone will find you}

M = Motivation (what turns them on, gets them going)

you.

N = No (something they wouldn’t do, turn offs)

coprophilia, vomit. thats literally it.

O = Oral (preference in giving or receiving, skill, etc.)

prefers giving. you are his QUEEN. {king if you prefer.} he is a beast with his mouth. he would do anything you ask, much like Mr. Crawling.

he does enjoy receiving though, loves to see you go down on him.

P = Pace (are they fast and rough? slow and sensual? etc.)

fast and rough. will only slow down if you BEG him to.

Q = Quickie (their opinions on quickies, how often, etc.)

anything to get you and him off. he does prefer to take his time with you, so usually he will just teleport you somewhere.

R = Risk (are they game to experiment? do they take risks? etc.)

obviously. i mean its Mr. Scarletella that we are talking about. {drools...} he would do anything risky.

S = Stamina (how many rounds can they go for? how long do they last?)

doesnt have stamina, could go for hours honestly. he can cum pretty fast if he wants to, but either way he just wants YOU.

T = Toys (do they own toys? do they use them? on a partner or themselves?)

no he doesnt own any. {unless you count his umbrella... well get to that later..}

U = Unfair (how much they like to tease)

oh all the time. constantly teasing you and trying to get you horny. if you tease him back then its OVER for you.. good luck walking ><

V = Volume (how loud they are, what sounds they make, etc.)

not loud at all, his breath may hitch and he might groan softly every now and then, but he wants to listen to your noises more than anything.

W = Wild card (a random headcanon for the character)

he will use his umbrella handle as a "dildo" of sorts. wants to watch you attempt to put it in. the end is curved, so its fun to watch you struggle. he will force it if he has to.

X = X-ray (let’s see what’s going on under those clothes)

oo,, big boy. hes over 8 feet tall, so its a given. his shaft is around 8-9 inches maybe, a darker tip and maybe 3 inches wide.

Y = Yearning (how high is their sex drive?)

hes only horny if either you are, or if you do something that turns him on.

Z = Zzz (how quickly they fall asleep afterwards)

doesnt need sleep, he is a ghost. does enjoy watching you sleep. hes weird, per se. will cuddle up to you and get you as close as possible.

[elliesmainhoe]

Motivation

Boxer!Ellie Williams x Fem!Reader

Summary: You have a day off work and go visit Ellie at training.

Contents: Fluff, kissing, use of 'baby, angel, doll, good girl and sugar', Ellie is handsy.

My Masterlist

You woke up at ten, laid around untill eleven. And you found yourself extremely bored. You didn't like work. Because well, no one likes work.

You only tolerated it due to you having something to occupy your time with. Ironically, you were a physical therapist, you rehabilitated athletes who had injured themselves.

The pros of your job: you met interesting people, heard interesting stories and did your duty to put some good back into the world.

Cons however, was that you were overworked and you barely got to spend time with your girlfriend.

Ellie made enough money, that if you wanted, you could never work another day again. However you hated the idea of being dependant on someone so you chose to keep tirelessly working.

But regardless, you had a day free of any obligations and could do whatever you wanted for 24 blissful hours.

You finally dragged yourself out of bed, shuffling towards the large floor to ceiling window in yours and Ellie's shared penthouse apartment. You drew the material to one side, squinting as bright light flickers into the room.

You threw on a simple outfit, a cozy, cream coloured sweater, flared blue jeans and simple black converse. You rubbed in various serums and products into your skin until you deemed yourself presentable enough and walked downstairs.

You reached the large, modern open plan kitchen, grabbing various ingredients you knew Ellie would enjoy. A spiced aroma drifted throughout the large space as your meal slowly came together. You put it in an insulated lunch box to keep the food warm, put it in your bag and left yours and Ellie's home.

You arrived at the large gym at exactly 12:25, 5 minutes until Ellie's lunch break. You entered the large 3 story building the first floor was a basic public gym, weights, cardio and other various machines.

The second floor was filled with punching bags, and a large flighting ring stood in the floors centre. This floor was for novice to advanced training.

The third floor was private. Ellie rented the top floor, using it as a private studio. Only her people (coaches, spar partners, specialists) had access, well plus you of course.

Having ridden the elevator to the top, you entered a small foyer. A large blacked out door that was locked stood tall. You rustled through your bag fishing out the key card and swiping it against the pad. The red light switched to green with a beep and the doors slid open.

You looked at the familiar room, glancing around trying to locate your girlfriend. You spotted her holding a plank on the floor. Beads of sweat dripped down her flexed arms. Her hair was tied up out of her face, a few strands loose and dangling.

You slowly approached her, trying to be stealthy.

"Baby, I know your there." She says before looking up at you.

"Damn, caught red handed, huh?"

"uhuh." She agrees, "I know the rhythm of your footsteps doll, I am impossible to speak up on." She says breaking her plank.

"You do know that justs makes me want to sneak up on you more, right?" She doesn't reply, only smirking at you while she got up from the floor.

Ellie leans towards you and kisses your forehead. "What has caused you to grace me with your presence?" She quips, walking towards a bench and picking up a small towel and wiping down her forehead.

"I cooked you homemade lunch..." You reply, taking out the insulated lunch box, still warm to the touch.

"oh my sweet, selfless, angel" she cooes sarcastically. "Oh shut up" you roll your eyes. "Not completely selfless, I want some too."

She chuckles "yeah of course baby," she says "c'mere" she winks at you and pats next to her on the bench. You shuffle over, handing her the warm meal.

You two banter and laugh, sharing food and kissing.

"Wish you could be here all the time with me, doll." She mutters through a bite of pasta. "Y'know, you could just work for me, be my personal nurse and all that."

"I don't know, I'll have to think about it Ells."

"Yeah, course sugar. Can't just ask you to quit your job and expect you to immediately say yes." She hummed, finishing off her last bite of pasta.

She closed the lunchbox lid, grabbing your bag and slipping it back in. "Hey, wanna help me work out?"

"I don't know Ells, I don't really think I can help with that. Your workouts are... intense."

She laughs "Don't worry doll, you don't have to do anything, just need you for a bit of motivation"

"okayyy... What do you want me to do?"

"Right lay down on the floor" You send her a look and she laughs in return "just do it baby, yeah good girl, okay, yeah flat on the floor."

She slowly climbs on top of you her arms on either side of your head, palms facing the floor. She moves her self into a plank position again.

She begins to do a push up, halfway her face meets yours. She collides her lips with yours briefly, but she pushes back up before you could fully enjoy it.

"Now. that. is. rude" you laugh at her, words between kisses.

"count for me" she asks, you can only nod in reply

She continues to do this, over and over again, it's torture.

"100" you finally say. She pushes down again but this time her lips linger for longer, her tongue entwining with yours. Her hands behind to wander, grabbing and pinching at your skin under your sweater. You could feel her smile when you gasped at the feeling.

"Hey." She says, her voice low and gravely. "I think I can scrap training this afternoon... Let's go home" she whispers into your ear. You could only muster a nod in reply.

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My first proper request!!!! I genuinely have no idea if you get what I mean about the press up kisses. It's so difficult to explain it 😭.

PT 2

NOT PROOFREAD

[ganondoodle]

need help for rewrite

so ... im still stuck trying to decide who fits what sage role best, mainly its a tie between purah and monk miz kyoshia for the role of spirit sage, current plan is that the spirit temple is located beneath the forgotten plateau and is accessed via shrine of life/the DLC dungeon from kyoshia but its broken and leads into the temple

purah pro

female character in a mostly male cast in the sages roles

tech enthusiast = tie in with mineru

kinda hinted at in the game to be a sage but then isnt (imo)

possible tie in with josha so she actually gets something to do

possibly fun companion for a dungeon

con

already gives link his shiekah prosthetic arm and its abilities + upgrades

doesnt seem that spiritual all things considered

what would her ability be?/would a guardian laser fit her??

doesnt seem to have any magical capability without her tech (then again does mineru?)

monk kyoshia pro

hes cool :)

very spiritual

would be a very unexpected choice

located right where the temple starts

can do a guardian laser just like that

having a floaty mummy monk in the sage meeting would be kinda funny

possibly having funny interactions with koga as he/the yiga seem to take after the original shiekah alot before they were split (plus my HC of koga having been a monk from the same time as well ... should they know each other ..??)

con

he was a DLC character

another male character, making zelda and riju be the only sages

duplicated moveset with koga, what would be the most logical ability to gain from him and in turn whats more iconic for koga? (as in AoC tho non canon koga does a laser thingy too, would be neat to pick that up here, then again kyoshia and koga both teleport like nobodies business)

lore clash bc he should know too much, he could tell everyone whats going on robbing away alot of the mystery (and if not mentioned, is there a good excuse?) plus would render alot of the research into new tech useless bc he might know all of that .. unless being monk doesnt mean also knowing the tech ..

possibly less fun companion for a dungeon

additionally, zelda mainly being the sage of light (perhaps the time thing being just an inate thing the shiekah arm can do bc its a more developed version of the stasis rune) could also mean she could do a laser attack as we see rauru do, then again the moldora attack is not part of the rewrite so if ever used by rauru its when he and ganondorf fight one on one in one of the new memories which brings up the problem of what would be the most logical ability to gain from either, is the teleport the yiga do not a little .. to little impactful for someone like koga? also kyoshia can do the same, again a moveset overlap and .. if it was purah instead, what is her ability (same problem with paya, she doesnt have any ability either .. tho i could imagine giving you a shield like sidon does in canon and change sidon ability to be something healing related bc of mipha?)

if i took kyoshias ability to make clones of himself as an ability (since you dont have the sages running around you in the rewrite) as a distraction tech and battle support, would it fit koga more to have a laser attack or the teleport? i kinda like the idea of giving zelda the laser attack bc she rarely gets an overly offensive role

more thoughts, if it was kyoshia, couldnt he just waltz around with you all the time bc he doesnt have any leadership roles he needs to furfill? or perhaps he cant leave the area of the shrine of life, hes a mummy after all, would that be a good excuse? (thought about impa too bc it would be cool to have an old character kicking ass in the main team, but after giving her role to paya she doesnt have any reason why she wouldnt be able to tag along everywhere too)

[audreyscribes]

so, messenger gods are supposedly allowed to enter the Underworld freely, right?

What do you think about the children of Hermes/Iris inheriting this "power"? Obviously on a much smaller scale. Maybe they could detect the entrances to the Underworld more easily, and, if they concentrate A LOT, they could summon a kind of aura that avoids possible obstacles, such as monsters or evil ghosts?

Or I don't know, any kind of ability that has to do with the Underworld and their role as "messengers"

Psychopomp: (from the Greek word ψυχοπομπός, psychopompós, literally meaning the 'guide of souls') are creatures, spirits, angels, demons, or deities in many religions whose responsibility is to escort newly deceased souls from Earth to the afterlife.

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Mhmmm in theory that is possible that I wouldn’t rule out. I mean with Hermes as a god of thieves, Luke as his demigod child had the ability to magical unlock things as a sort of shortcut power-

So the possibility that the children of Hermes and Irises have the power to something relating being messenger of the gods or being a psychopomp ‘guide of souls’, is just as likely but albeit very rare as you’ve theorized. 

Let’s just assume they are able to be messengers to the Underworld and thus being a psychopomp without any large repercussions to themselves directly, despite being half mortal. I say this because while Hermes and Iris are messengers, they are still gods thus immortal, therefore traveling between the underworld and above it, has no large effect on their souls. So being a demigod that is half mortal will probably have effects cause being in the realm of the dead will definitely do something to you. 

At the very least, they are able to locate entrances to the Underworld or slightly above that, they are able to create entrance points to the Underworld. Whether or not they are the only ones to enter through, that’s another thing. Even if they can let people in, it doesn’t mean any other parties will be able to leave is another. 

As for Obstacles well…there have evidences of people going down to the Underworld and going through it just fine, so while having a power to just bypass things is just a cheat skill rather than a necessary thing.

Now here where things depend because as a child of Hermes, they’re already born sneaky so they’re able to sneak their way in (which I honestly think is how Luke was able to get the pieces of Kronos from Tartarus. Then again, he probably had the Helm of Darkness. ). 

A child of Iris would naturally be able to have a literal aura around themselves that would just deter anything from approaching them. Plus as a child of Iris, I don’t think most monsters or whatever would see them as a threat.

Naturally, it's just better they don’t interact with the monsters or ghosts because if they do, they’re opening themselves to it. 

Just think of a child of Hades but everything below one or two steps below them what being a psychopomp proxy, and all the risks, benefits, pros, cons, and etc.

But in all honesty, a whole lot of things could be solved with the fact that if a pyschopomp’s demigod child has the ability to be a guide of the souls, I would pretty much think they’re sort of employed or granted the position, since it's their duty. So I would think Hades would just give them basically a ‘hall pass’ that allows them go in and out freely out of the Underworld, with their job delivering messages on behalf of Hades and/or Persephone. 

Peak season is Spring and Summer when Persephone has to leave the Underworld and the husband and wife are separated by long distance, so you’re pretty much going back and forth to deliver messages and packages. With the added help of Hermes/Iris as their apprentice or staff, you’re pretty much paid minimum wage and stuff. 

There’s also the bonus side benefit/job that the child of Hermes/Iris that has inherited the power of messenger, would not only be able to travel between the Underworld and the world of the Living, but also be able to go to Olympus; since Hermes and Iris are the messenger of the gods, the job going into the Underworld is just included as such.

[izzysillyhandsy]

Izzy's Gravy Basket

While discussing Izzy's looming end of season extravaganza (apparently Con's acting is so good we're all gonna lose our minds) on this poll, and maybe in connection with my episode 8 speculations here, @nicelimegreen put the thought of Izzy's own personal gravy basket in my mind - and I love it so much I have to write about it.

While Ed and Stede already let us see into their minds (and it was fascinating!), we haven't had anything like that from Izzy. And true to my firm belief that OMFD is a story about three central fuckups, an Izzy dream scene/hallucination would be absolutely perfect for the season finale to bring everything together.

Also, the unhinged enthusiasm of people who have seen all the episodes, specifically relating to Con's performance in episode 8, leads me to believe that there's something dramatic coming.

And why not Izzy's own purgatory?

I know, this makes it 3 death scenes in one season (plus 2 toe snips, an amputation and possibly torture?) which I would find a bit much even in hurt/no comfort fanfic, but it kinda is that kind of show, isn't it? (and I love it)

The fascinating question is, of course, what would Izzy's purgatory look like? (Please reblog and discuss, I'm going crazy with anticipation in general and about Izzy's conclusion specifically)

Let's look at our blueprint: Ed's gravy basket

Central conflict: self-hatred, fear of being a bad person, lack of self control, unloveable, no one cares if you live or die Location: beach, hut, cliffs Representation of self: Captain Hornigold, retired Pulling him out of it: Mermaid Stede <3 (I messed all of this up. I'll never leave you. You're safe.)

For Izzy, in my opinion, the central conflict is "What am I?" (from initially, "What am I to you?"). His arc this season is becoming a well-rounded person who can stand alone (first step: get a unicorn leg) and isn't (co-)dependent on his captain.

But that might not be all there is. Ed's death was directly connected to his conflict. I can't see how Izzy's death is caused by him becoming a more realized person.

Except... maybe this is a conflict between self-actualization and self-sacrifice. I've said it before, I sense a lot of guilt about something in his (and Ed's) past. Something about others paying the price for your ambitions (Letting someone die or driving them to suicide? Killing someone you love?).

Izzy spent a lifetime in the shadow of another man, propping him up (as best he could). Maybe there's a reason for this level of self-abandonment?

The location could be many places really - we know nothing of Izzy's past. It has to be quiet and introspective though, so I suggest a lake in some lonely place (Edward Teach born on a beach, Israel Hands born in the Midlands). Or a ship - because, at his core, Izzy is first and foremost a sailor.

Much more interesting is the person who'll be there with him. Keeping in line with our blueprint, it could be someone from Izzy's past.

For Ed, it was his feared captain who traumatized him deeply but also influenced large parts of his outwards persona, his conception of piracy and appropriate pirate behaviour. These are parts Ed hates about himself and that make him unhappy, and it ties in with his central conflict of course.

But for Izzy it could be the exact opposite. If it truly is a person from Izzy's past, it's very difficult to speculate who (that's why we need a scene like this - we know nothing about the fucker!).

I all comes down to how Izzy sees himself. Contrary to Ed, I don't think Izzy's conflict is self-hatred, so the person representing his self won't be someone Izzy hates.

I also don't see someone threatening - it is more likely someone in need of guidance, someone vulnerable and "weak". Maybe someone who wasn't strong and able enough to do their fucking job (and Izzy should have done it for him, then).

So who could that person be? It could be someone who was dependent on Izzy a long time ago, maybe someone he let down because he didn't protect/guide them properly. The person could be connected to the spade (traitor's?) tattoo or the ring on his cravat. It could also be a young Ed, who Izzy tried to take under his wing (for the record, I do firmly believe that Izzy taught Ed quite a few things, maybe not all he knows though).

He could also be alone 😢

I don't think Izzy wants to die like Ed did (he's doing quite well right now), but we've got 3 episodes left - who knows what'll happen. The guilt could play into it, or a feeling of this is how it was supposed to happen, I've paid my debts.

In any case, right at the end, someone will come and pull him out.

In spite of the crew being Izzy's love now, they've already saved him in Ep4. I think this time it should be Ed who comes for Izzy. I can also see Ed and Stede both being explicitly needed (Izzy has two hands).

I think there's a possibility Izzy won't drown though - maybe he'll burn in a wood/house/ship fire. A self-imposed fiery death in hell seems fitting with the guilt-theme somehow. But that's just me probably. Water works perfectly well too.

For the rescue, I am struggling to come up with something even half as perfect as a mermaid, I mean Ed and Stede can always ride in on a unicorn (bit of a double meaning there, but whatever), but that doesn't feel quite right - maybe Ed with a shark's tail? Someone else will have a brilliant idea I hope!

Going with Izzy's assumed conflict of self-actualization vs. self-sacrifice (and protection of others), the thing he needs to hear to bring him back would be something like "it wasn't your fault", "be happy" and "I/we want you in our lives but be your own person" (just a little more poetic maybe).

Conclusion: Izzy's purgatory will tell us something (harrowing I'm sure) about his past. Con's acting will be off the charts. We will want to thank him face-to-face (I've wanted to do that from the start, so...)

But Ed or Ed and Stede both will bring Izzy back - he'll thank them in his usual charming way and they'll live happily ever after <3.

Hope this wasn't too scrambled! Thoughts?

[dr-ultimatum]

DR: Ultimatum is Looking For Help!

Hello! Been busy since the holidays are coming up. We've been doing a lot of behind-the-scenes work that isn't quite fitting for a blog, but after some discussion we've decided to start looking for help!

What is this?

DR: Ultimatum is a unique RPGMaker fangame that aims to blend the gameplay and scenarios inspired by the Danganronpa franchise with the tense psychological themes of Zero Escape and Your Turn to Die. Over the course of 6 chapters (plus a prologue and epilogue), fifteen students must contend with the reality of being trapped within a small, desolate town where an unseen mastermind communicating through the numerous monitors assures them their only chance of escape is to get away with murder.

(More detail under the cut)

What progress have we made? How much is left to do?

Currently, we are a small team consisting of a Director, Assistant Director, and one formally assigned Artist. With 16 lovingly-crafted core characters, a strong foundation for the story and world, and the beginnings of a gameplay prototype, we’re looking for a few more people to help bring titular protagonist Honoka Akino’s dubious classmates and world to life.

Further Breakdown

The game's outline is being revised

A game design document has been made.

All the characters are mapped out, fates/death order included

All the characters have been designed, but revisions can/will be made.

Prologue is currently being rewritten to better fit the current vision (for reference, the original prologue was about 11000 words)

Prototyping systems on RPGMaker (and making assets for said prototype)

Working on sprites, splash arts, and the concept art for locations (though they have been developed through writing)

Honoka Akino - Ultimate Mangaka (MC)

Honoka is a quiet, stoic girl who is often lost in her own head. People often say mangakas are eccentric, and she’s no exception, believing in a host of conspiracies—faked moon landings, aliens, theorizing that people are controlled by electromagnetic radiation, etc.  She was born to a prestigious family with ties to high society and the art world. Though she was trained to specialize in fine art, Honoka only had passion for manga—specifically horror manga, her niche.  She’s deeply passionate about her work but has trouble relating to others outside of the media she makes.

Azumi Kikui - Former Ultimate Neuroscientist

Azumi claims to be the student’s teacher. She is kind, level-headed, and responsible. She seems to have taken it upon herself to ensure that no violence occurs. She is deeply passionate about teaching, and chose to leave her work as a scientist for the chance to guide the youth of tomorrow.

Atsushi Ono - Ultimate Part-Timer

Atsushi is a quiet people-pleaser. He has worked for almost as long as he can remember, and there’s not a day that goes by where he doesn’t have a shift somewhere to cover. He’s incredibly talented, but does not see it himself—believing that anyone could’ve been an “Ultimate Part-Timer.”

Chioka Fujioka - Ultimate Con Artist

Chioka is enigmatic, mischievous, and provocative. She seems to find some humor out of the title that’s been bestowed upon her—even joking that she’s the “Ultimate Convention Artist.” Chioka can’t seem to help but lie, making up exaggerated stories whenever she opens her mouth. So, it’s easy to assume the cast she wears is just another vy for attention.

Daisuji Tachibana - Ultimate Math Tutor

Daisuji doesn’t seem to take anything seriously. He’s aloof and does not seem to care about anything more complicated than ‘life’s simple pleasures:’ napping, smoking, and money. He’s the definition of a prodigy, mathematics coming easy to him despite his apparent apathy towards life.

Hotaka Yamashita - Ultimate Speedrunner Pro

Hotaka is loud, anxious, and abrasive. He’s easy to offend, and will never shy away from an opportunity to defend his bruised ego. Hotaka appreciates games most people would shy away from. The janky, the unfinished, the broken: he has an encyclopedic knowledge of all of them. Cut past the anger and the walls he puts up and you’ll find an energetic person with a lot of love for his hobbies.

Kuree Seki - Ultimate Lucky Student

Kuree is paranoid, always looking over her shoulder. She tries to be agreeable, but it is clear that her life has made it so she has difficulties trusting others. Kuree has an absurd, tragic story for most occasions, though she’s too polite to bring it up when she thinks it might ‘bother people.’ 

Masanori Sasaki - Ultimate Police Officer

Masanori is diligent, focused, and incredibly high-strung. He believes it is his responsibility to keep everyone safe, though despite his noble ideal, it is difficult to get along with. He has seen a lot and been through a lot, so he has a habit of automatically sorting people into the labels of potential “victim” and “perpetrator.” It’s important that he keeps it together, but though he tries to get through life with a stoic facade, he’s more than capable of cracking.

Mikoto Abe - Ultimate Jpop Idol

Mikoto is bubbly and aggressively cute, emphasis on ‘aggressive.’ She has a temper, and when slighted, will lash out with a highly censored expletive. It seems that everything she says is  put through a filter, so most of her outbursts can be repackaged as something palatable to most people. She does have a brand to uphold: being on CDs, magazines, figurines, anything and everything!

Momo Hanao - Ultimate Matchmaker

Momo is dramatic, emotional, and very passionate about love. When you want a six, he’ll often be at an eleven. He’s quite keen to the emotional states of others: he has to be good at his work, after all! He’s been on television shows, been apart of arranged marriages, and managed to fix his own parent’s marriage, though it wasn’t cited as the reason they were scouted.

Nene Minami - Ultimate Kabuki Actor

Nene is overly-formal, polite, and isn’t too wise to the workings of the outside world. She’s something of a fish out of water, having been born to a wealthy, influential family in the world of Kabuki Theater. Appearances are very important to her, though sometimes she can’t hide her exasperation with others.

Ryoko Konei - Ultimate Sukeban*

Ryoko is a more recent inclusion, so this is a work in progress. Ryoko is a spirited, protective girl who made a name for herself by amassing a group of rebel girls to follow her—though pointing it out embarrasses her to no end. She’s a rebel without a cause and goes by her own code of ethics.

Shinobu Asahi - Ultimate Paparazzo

Shinobu is bland, reserved, and suffers from chronic apathy. He’s quiet, and rarely speaks unless spoken to. The only thing that seems to interest him are ‘interesting people:’ primarily celebrities. His talent only works because people barely notice him, a permanent spectator in other people’s lives. He thinks of himself as a “normal person,” but with the way he gets invested into the lives of others: he’s anything but.

Suzu Gekidou- Ultimate Clown

Suzu has an excitable and carefree demeanor. Any situation, even a grim one is an opportunity to explore his talent and relish in his own sense of mischief. He hates being bored and he loathes anything mundane or done before. He always seeks to amaze and wow people with his performances—in fact, it’s a point of pride that no two shows from Suzu are the same.

Tamiko Yoshinaga- Ultimate Paramedic

Tamiko is perpetually stressed, harsh, and emotional. She’s hard to connect with on account of her constantly busy nature: if she’s not helping someone, doing something, then she should be looking for something to do or someone to help. She is one of the most reliable people you’ll ever meet, a fact she reminds others of often.

Toru Kita- Ultimate Urban Explorer 

Toru is an affable, outgoing soul with a contagious enthusiasm for life and a boundless curiosity. He's the kind of person who’ll strike up a conversation with anyone and eagerly soak in their stories—though this curiosity can lead him to be a bit too nosy at times. That nosiness led him to many places he shouldn’t be—and he’s more than happy to record those discoveries he makes with his longtime friend and assistant. He was a passion for the paranormal, and likes to assume the best of people and situations.

UI Example Concept

(This is an example of a prototype UI being made by Mothy, the Director). It’s very early on, so please excuse the derpiness.)

Splash Art Concept Examples

Character Redesign Example

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In any of these positions, being able to collaborate with others will be very important. No one is a professional, but we're all passionate about realizing this story.

Sprite Artists (familiar and proficient with the Danganronpa art style)

CG/Splash Artists (familiar and proficient with the Danganronpa style)

Background Artists (proficient with pixel art and scenery)

Example

(Source: OpenGameArt.org)

A major inspiration for this game is Your Turn To Die. The way the player can interact with the world is very stylish. The background would be interacted with point and click style (not too dissimilar to a danganronpa game made on Unity or a similar form, maybe a bit different from the top-down perspective many fangans have).

Writers

Preferably proficient and/or enthusiastic in writing mysteries/cases

Able to interpret and understand characters well

Preferably enjoys getting into the heads of characters, as the game is heavily psychological

As a writer, you will be given some creative control over this project

Disclaimer

As this is a fan project, it is, and will remain, nonprofit. This is not contract work. Assume the work will be pro bono. As such, please only apply if you have adequate free time and personal interest for a project like this. You will be credited for your additions to the project.

Final Note + Reaching Out

Thank you for entertaining the idea of joining our team! If you have any further questions, please direct them to complacentpigeonpropaganda on Discord and tumblr or Mothy#1451 on Discord. To apply, please fill out the form below and send some examples of your work.

[villainsidechick]

Phantom of the Opera -- 1990

Okay, I haven't seen this in years and hated it. Decided to watch it again tonight. Ehhhhhh, still don't like it.

PROS

Charles Dance -- the man can do no wrong. Except maybe that weird accent. I love him as sarcastic Erik. I kind of like his banter with Burt Lancaster except the backstory doesn't hold up. I love his voice in general and he could sing me to sleep anytime. I loved he played pranks on Carlotta.

I actually like that he doesn't really manipulate Christine and becomes her friend and mentor. He respects her and vice versa. Yeah, he lied about who he is, but I'm not going to give him shit. Granted, he does lose his shit after the 'unmasking', but that's a given.

I liked they filmed it at the Opera House. All adaptations should do it. The opera/location is a big part of this story.

Pro/Con -- that they didn't show his face. I think the creators realized it can be either done really well or come off as corny. Do they want to make Erik scary as hell or worse, the sunburn that Gerard Butler had that was laughable as a disfigurement. Plus, I think they wanted to keep the romantic aspect there and showing his face would ruin it?

CONS

Ehhhh, here we go.

Just nope on Christine looking AND sounding like Erik's mom. No. Too incesty. Did we really need to go there? He couldn't just love Christine for who she is?

The lip syncing. Dear Jesus. Yikes.

No Angel of Music. Sigh. It's manipulative as hell but it's Eriks first connection with Christine.

Gerard -- I don't even know where to start with this man. The literal incarnate of "road to hell is paved with good intentions". I can see where they use him as "the Persian" to talk sense into Erik but it's just too obvious the man is hiding something and the police inspector knows it.

The police inspector. As if he wouldn't have disregarded Gerard and just gone down. And you can't tell me Gerard was able to bury his son so no one would find him after the rooftop. You failed your son in so many ways.

Raoul/Phillippe whatever his character's name is. Other than being pretty, he can't act to save his life. And his constantly changing accent. The backstory doesn't hold as well. He's been living this badboy slut life and sudden she changes him when he remembers their childhood of a few months at most? I don't buy it.

I actually liked some parts of Carlotta except the bad lip syncing. . She was nasty mean and I hated her.

Christine -- girl. Phillippe is bad news. You had your teacher who adored you. You done fucked up sweetie. Granted, she tried to be friend to Erik. I'll give her that. But knowing he loves you and playing up that only love can save him, see his face. Girl, don't be lying to lovesick man like that.

The weird removing the mask to see another mask underneath.

It's kind of a pro/con. I really don't like the Kopit musical at all. So, I'm glad they didn't film this as the musical. But the plot is still too thin.

SIGH

Why can't we get a solid Leroux adaptation?? It's not much to ask for is it?

[earthbovndmisfit]

11, 12, 19, 21, and 24!

Fandom/fanfic asks! - @icouldbemoreclever

11.- Most unique merch you have for a fandom? That would probably be my old Captain Commando figure from the MvsC series by Toy Biz. I don't know how "unique" it actually is, but I've seen it going on sale for waaayyy more than I paid for it brand new at the time, so it kinda looks like it's not too common. Plus, other than the games and the 2 volume manga, there's very few official merch of that franchise! :c

12.- Craziest thing you've ever done as part of a fandom? I've mentioned this one before, but I once attended to a Megumi Ogata (YYH's Kurama's seiyuu) concert in my country while wearing a Karasu (YYH) cosplay lol. I was also on the second row! Just about 2 meters away from her. It was quite the experience lol. It was also not that planned really! ((Story time ahead)) The concert was held inside an anime convention and which was also located in another city (around 4 hours from where I live). Said anime convention used to give free entrance to most cosplayers at the time. I went with my sister, a couple friends, and a bunch of guys we met during the trip and also met with an online friend I had at the time and her girlfriend. At the time, my sister and I were kinda broke bc we had just attended to that con the past November (this one of the concert was on February, just a couple months later), so we'd had many expenses already from then and also from buying bus tickets to get there this time, local transportation tickets (bus and subway), food, etc so any pennies we could save to buy merch would be great! I also used to cosplay every time we went to those cons, plus, I already had the Karasu cosplay ready since that was the first cosplay I ever made and I also still had my hair long by then since I was planning to cosplay as Kuronue at some point too (spoiler: The Kuronue cosplay never came to fruition :( ). I also had a hunch they would have Kurama merch on sale for that con due to Megumi Ogata's concert (YYH merch was difficult to find, and even more so Kurama's because it would be sold out before we even got there), and I was right because that's where I managed to snatch a Kurama Banpresto keychain I'd wanted for years! So it was a win/win all around with the moneys I saved from that free entrance lol

19.- Fanfic you read again and again? I don't have a specific one that comes to my mind tbh, partly bc I haven't read any fanfics in a good while and partly bc my memory is awful. I like plenty that I occasionally re-read every now and then tho! Most of them were written by HamonHugs because I really like the way they portrayed and stayed true to Jonathan and Speedwagon.

21.- Favorite fic trope? I'm a simple man who loves Friends to Lovers stuff (bonus for "Enemies to friends to lovers" which, coincidentally, pretty much fits Jonawagon lol). "Fix-it" fics where some of the characters with canon deaths survive the horrors (like the "Jonathan lives AU" stuff in Jojo for example). Romance stuff, fluff, stuff like Mutual Pining, a bit of Drama and Angst here and there (pretty sure the Hurt/Comfort thing fills this bill but idk?), bits of humor sprinkled here and there to give the story a wider range of emotions (thus making the sad and the fluff feel much more pronounced too). Some whump and violence can be good too depending on the story. AUs are also nice when done right. I like some of the "Modern AUs" I've seen for Jonawagon. Same with reincarnation stuff and so on. I suck at naming tropes tbh, so I totally missed stuff here.

24.- Funniest fandom-related story? Probably the story I mentioned earlier about the Megumi Ogata concert lol. Other than that I can't remember anything in particular, save for the times Reki Taki-sensei (one of Araki's former assistants for the manga and also part of DavidPro's art staff since Stardust Crusaders) drops some likes on some of the art I retweet or on some of the random Speedwagon posts I make on twitter. As a bit of a side note: He also sometimes likes some of my Jonawagon ship-ish posts too 😁

[crossingscon]

Volunteer with us!

CrossingsCon is looking for volunteers to help make the convention a reality, and our sister project Linguistics After Dark is also currently in need of volunteers. Here’s what we’re looking for right now:

Marketing Lead: In this position, you will plan and implement a marketing strategy for CrossingsCon. You’ll be collaborating with our Head of Marketing & Design, and with 3-5 other people in the design and PR departments, as well as support from the rest of the staff.

Graphic Designer: In this position, you will create and use brand-consistent (CrossingsCon and Linguistics After Dark) design elements for social media and for at-con items such as signage, merchandise, and program booklets. You’ll be collaborating with our Head of Marketing & Design, in a design team of 2-3 people, plus another 2-3 people in the larger department of marketing/social media/PR, with support from the rest of the staff.

Social Media Manager: In this position, you will engage with a given social media platform on behalf of Linguistics After Dark and/or CrossingsCon, posting original content and/or re[blogging/tweeting/posting/sharing] and/or engaging with other users’ posts. You’ll be working with the existing social media teams, including Sarah (LxAD) and Kayla (CC), and with graphic design help from the rest of the design team

Events/Programming Coordinator: In this position, you will plan, schedule, and facilitate activities and events that take place at CrossingsCon. (You don’t have to facilitate all of them! Bi-location is not required, though it would certainly be a valuable asset =P) You’ll be collaborating with Emma, our Head of Guevents, in a guests/events team of 3-4 people, with support from the rest of the staff.

Guest Liaison: In this position, you will research potential guests for CrossingsCon, coordinate contracts with them, and facilitate their travel to/from + experience at the convention. You’ll be collaborating with Emma, our Head of Guevents, in a guests/events team of 3-4 people, with support from the rest of the staff.

Video Editor: In this position, you will watch videos, trim beginnings and ends, add title cards, and possibly adjust sound if needed. You’ll be working in a video/caption team of 3-4 people, with support from the rest of the staff. As of July 2023, video-editing work is on recorded panels from previous CrossingsCon conventions.

Captioning/Transcription: In this position, you will check auto-generated captions for accuracy and add speaker tags as necessary, as well as reformat captions to a readable transcript. You’ll be working in a video/caption team of 3-4 people, with support from the rest of the staff. As of July 2023, most captioning work is on recorded panels from previous CrossingsCon conventions.

Anything else? Do you have a skill or passion you think would be a great fit for our projects? Let us know!

Join us by applying here or contact hiring@crossingscon.org to learn more.

[theglamorousferal]

The screen lights up showing a group of 10 young adults at a table composed of two card tables of slightly differing heights. There was a large screen along one wall and everyone had a file in front of them. The rest of the room was all metal paneling, broadcasting equipment lines one wall and a refrigerator stood alone on the other. Aside from the makeshift boardroom table, you’d assume this was a professional meeting setup. The camera didn’t shake or go out of focus.

A goth woman stood in front of the screen, button to change slides in hand. She had a look that evoked a concrete structure, covered in graffiti and mostly reclaimed by nature. She wore a punk jacket, had bright purple undercut hair with a living plant in the clasp holding the small ponytail, a torn Dumpty Humpty band tee, and skinny jeans covered in patches, random embroidery of rose vines and tears to reveal fishnet stockings underneath and a pair of steel capped Doc Martens on her feet. She scowled at a tall redhead that had a mouse in his hand and a laptop in front of him. He had a red polo shirt, khaki cargo shorts and sneakers on.

“Do we really need to record everything?” she asked.

“Hey, I want to document a group of magically inclined and contaminated people relocating, and the planning phase is a part of that.” Explained the redhead.

The other redhead spoke up, this one shorter and with glasses, he also wore a polo shirt, though his was light green, and had khaki slacks and a pair of loafers. “Plus, it makes it easier to take the minutes of the meeting, this is technically Team Phantom business now.” He pressed his glasses back up his nose and sniffed, fingers at the ready over his own keyboard.

The goth rolled her eyes. “Fine, moving on. Our options slightly changed, the Crime Alley apartments are no longer available. Apparently a gang was squatting there and it got bombed by Red Hood last night.” 

She clicks the button and an image of a twitter post from the Red Hood saying “Fuck you Sionis <3”. It contained a selfie of the Red Hood flashing a peace sign with the apartments engulfed in flame behind him.

“On the bright side, we still have the other two options. The first being the hotel.” She clicked the button and a glamor shot of the front of the building appeared on the screen. It had an art deco style to it and a large lit up sign in the front. It was all light stone facade with gold trim. The next slide showed the lobby. It had a large reception area with elevators to one side and a restaurant at the other. The floor was black and white checkered marble with gold detailing between the tiles. Another slide showed a few shots of large meeting rooms, four in total. The next slide showed different shots of the rooms everyone would get. Two adjoining rooms, one for a bedroom and the other for office and living space. Another slide showed the pool with a hot tub and sauna at one end.

“With this we’d have a communal kitchen, but each would have two private rooms and private bathrooms.” The next slide had a list of pros and cons. “Pros would be the customizability of the rooms, we’d be able to change whatever we want to a point, and we’d each get suites. Here, we’d have the pool, and we could set up gym equipment in one of the meeting rooms on the second floor. It comes with the furniture that’s currently there, I’ve already looked into a program the Martha Wayne Foundation has for the extra furniture we won’t need.

“Cons would be primarily location. While it is in Gotham proper and only about a 20 minute walk to campus, it is nearby where rogues like to wreak havoc. It’s down by the docks, so we’d have to up security pretty high, maybe even have patrol shifts. We’d also have to deal with the gun fights that will break out literally a block over.” A large blonde boy in light wash jeans, a white t-shirt and a letterman jacket with his chair tilted back, scoffed and the goth narrowed her eyes at him. “These are real guns idiot, like with metal bullets that can actually kill you, or at the very least injure you an excessive amount. I don’t care how invulnerable we feel after all the shit we’ve been through, metal bullets can still hit us and kill us.” Her eyes started to glow and her hair stood on end and the plant in her hair started to vine around the sides of her head forming a crown.

The blonde tilted his chair so it was settled on the ground again and held up his hands in surrender. “Okay, I’ll keep that in mind. I just think I’ve gotten good enough at dodging that I don’t have to worry. But continue.” He waved his hand at her. 

She narrowed her eyes further, though the mystical effects around her calmed back down. “I’m going to let Skulker use you for target practice during the next training session and he’s not allowed ecto-weapons. They won’t be lethal, but they’ll hurt like a bitch. Anyway,” she clicked the next slide and a picture of Oswald Cobblepot, aka the Penguin, appeared on the screen, “the last con is that we’d be purchasing from a former gang leader, and while I’ll admit he’s been trying lately, he does have blood on his hands.” Several people shifted at that. The black girl’s hand twitched as if she wished for a weapon. She wore a loose set of gym clothes, red sweatpants, black tanktop and an orange hoodie. A lanky boy in a nasa t-shirt and loose light wash jeans with black hair clenched his fist and his eyes went from a shocking blue to electric green. 

A blonde girl in a yellow sundress piped up. “According to what Wes found, he hasn’t been found guilty of causing anybody’s death yet, and hasn’t been arrested or done anything really in the last year.”

“Thank you Star. This brings us to our last option, Drake Manor.” She clicked to the next slide and beyond a large cast iron fence stood a large gothic manor. There was a sign above the gate that said Drake Manor, though it looked newer than the fixtures around it. More pictures showing the grounds, as well as a heated pool that was half in a glass greenhouse appeared on the screen. Inside there was a water slide alongside a miniature waterfall and a hot tub to one side. There was plenty of extra space that appeared to have been unused for quite some time in the greenhouse. The entrance of the manor was all hardwood floors and fabric walls dating back to before Gotham became a proper city. Miscellaneous rooms came across the screen on the next few slides, showing a gym, a kitchen, a dining room and a home theater. There was a server room next to the main office, and a wine cellar. “There are two wings, they are designated the Family wing and the Guest wing, there’s eight suites in each, all containing a bathroom, a bedroom and an office space or sitting room area. There are also several desks in the library and an empty room right next to it we can turn into a study space.” She clicked through the images showing all of these. 

“Now,” she clicked to the pros and cons list for this option, “the major pro is that we wouldn’t have to beef up security. This place is pretty much a fortress, I guess being the youngest CEO in modern business will lead to you having state of the art security. The place is private, and away from rogues and vigilantes alike. It’s definitely the safest option for us, and we know the person selling it is legit and not gonna come back later trying to squeeze more money out of us. The major cons are that it’s pretty far from campus and public transport, we’d have to carpool, and that Tim will still come by from time to time while he’s working on relocating the artifacts from his parent’s archaeological digs. He’s bound to notice something’s up with us. I don’t think he’d say anything from what I remember of him from past galas, but I can’t be too certain because I haven’t really talked to him since like, middle school.” She clicked to the next slide, this showing the pros and cons lists for each location.

“I still can’t believe none of us realized you were richer than god.” A black-haired latina girl clucked. She wore a light pink crop top with a white lace and mesh shrug over it and a wrap mini skirt in lavender and greek styled gold strappy sandals up her calves. She had a large silver and turquoise ring on her hand and bright Barbie pink nails. 

“Yeah, not gonna lie you hid that better than Fenton ever did his secret identity.” The tall redhead from earlier laughed.

“Hey, I resent that. I thought the whole being dead thing was a pretty good cover.” The lanky boy with the black hair grumbled. 

A tall and muscular asian boy clapped him on the shoulder, he also wore a letterman jacket though he had a black t-shirt on underneath. “Hey, you got me until I saw you transform in front of me Danny! Don’t worry too much!” 

Danny smiled a soft smile at the boy. “Thanks Kwan.”

The goth cleared her throat to get everyone’s attention again. “Okay, so now we’re gonna do a vote. All for the hotel?” The latina, the blonde girl, and the asian boy all raised their hands. “Okay, and all for the manor.” Everyone else’s hands shot up, bringing it to a score of three to seven. “Looks like we’re going with the manor then.” She handed a paper bag to the african american boy who then proceeded to take deep breaths. He was in a long sleeve gold henley shirt, a pair of street-style pants with green accents and a red beanie. He also wore Doc Martens and a pair of glasses. 

“I’ll let Tim know that we’re going to go through with purchasing the manor. We should be able to get everything finalized and be ready to move in a month before classes start. Tucker set up a sheet for requests for custom things you may want or need for your rooms.” The boy breathing into the bag looked up and gave a thumbs up at mention of his name. “As for splitting up where people go, I was thinking that Danny, myself, Tucker and Valerie would stay in the Family wing, Jazz will inevitably move in so she can work at Arkham, and I doubt the rest of you want to deal with ghosts probably visiting at all hours of the day. The rest of you will be in the Guest wing. Any issues with that?” She raised an eyebrow at the group, no one spoke. “Cool. There’s a map of the building in those folders, figure out amongst yourselves who gets which room and fill out all the paperwork in the folders and the drive. We’ll meet up again in a week and figure out house rules.” Everyone turned to the folders in front of them. “I think we’re good now Wes, you can shut it off.”

“Sounds good, video log one down!” Said the tall redhead. Then the screen cuts to black.

Amity Parkers moving to Gotham for college. Sam and Paulina pooling their trust funds together to buy an abandoned hotel and fitting it as apartments for everybody. They all train together in the courtyard to keep their skills up and just because it's fun. Suddenly an influx of super competent self-trained (or maybe ghost-trained) young adults.

Everybody having their little niches and suddenly they all have more free time that's not being taken up by ghost attacks so many of them started different YouTube channels with info they found out from the ghostly residents of Amity. Star and Paulina running a history of beauty channel going over makeup, hair styles and fashion, special guest Sam when going over alt fashions. Dash and Kwan running one on the history of sports. Wes and Mikey running a conspiracy theory podcast. Valerie running a martial arts channel. Danny just info-dumping about space and spacecraft in videos that range from 45 minutes to four hours. Tucker running a how-to channel for fixing tech and coding. Sam running a combination true crime and witchy channel. The Trio running a Let's Play channel.

Ghostly things happening in all of the videos and everybody guesting on everybody else's channels leads to everybody thinking it's all an elaborate ARG. Danny just floating through the walls half-asleep with a glowing shaker bottle in the background. Some of them when they're in the middle of a rant seem to forget to take a breath or their eyes or freckles start glowing. On a livestream Paulina snaps at somebody off screen and her eyes are suddenly glowing green. Danielle pops in during a charity livestream that the Trio are running and calls Danny-Daddy, Sam-Mom, and Tucker-Dad and is just floating on the back of the couch. Danny doing a stream to watch a rocket take off and suddenly a robe and crown flash and he disappears in a flash of green and the stream is just dead space until the rocket's about to take off and Danny comes running in and jumps over the back of his chair to watch it and cheer.

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[hanaleisurfschool]

Surfing Harmony: Choosing Between Group & Private Surf Lessons in Kauai

Riding the waves on a board is a great way to have fun; especially if you're an adrenaline junkie. So, what are you waiting for??? Go get a surfboard and jump into the water… If I were you, I would have preferred to take a few surfing lessons before beginning my surfing adventure. Look, the thing about surfing is that it is considered one of the extreme sports; so learning the surfing fundamentals before hitting the waves is the safest course to follow.

Surf Lessons In Kauai: What Do They Cover?

#1- Surfing safety. According to a report, on average 10 to 20 people die annually worldwide while surfing. Given how dangerous surfing can be… it is important that you learn the fundamentals of surfing safety before jumping into the water. In surfing schools, the first lesson they teach is the basics of surfing safety.

#2- Dangerous currents. Another important thing that they teach beginners in surfing schools is about the different ocean currents; particularly the deadly ones like rip currents. Knowing about dangerous ocean currents will keep you safe during your surfing expedition. Rip current kills hundreds of people every year. And, being a person who wants to become a professional surfer, you must have the basic knowledge of rip current.

#3- Surfing attire. This may seem like something unnecessary to cover... but, when learning about surfing, it's a topic you'll have to wade through, willingly or unwillingly. They will teach you everything that you need to know about surfing attire. What type of hat should you wear when surfing? Should you wear a rash guard? Is wearing a watch recommended when surfing? If yes, then what kind of watch should you wear…

#4- Balancing act. This is yet another important thing that they will teach you in a surf school. Surfing is all about balancing… How well your body stays balanced when everything is changing – that's what surfing is all about. So, if you want to become a professional surfer, you must master the act of balancing.

Apart from these four things, you will get to learn about things you can do to stay safe from harmful solar radiation while surfing, they will teach you about wave reading, dealing with marine life, etc…

Surf Lessons in Kauai: Private or Group- Which Is the Best? 

The below discussion covers the pros and cons of each category. So, read through and pick the one that you think best suit your need.

Advantages of Enrolling In Private Surf Lessons

#1- Unparalleled individual attention. Learn surfing at your own pace with a well-qualified and experienced surf instructor. He will teach you as per your skill level and requirements. The attention you will get from your surf instructor is unmatched.

#2- It is extremely flexible. Another advantage of taking private surfing lessons is that the instructor does not have the right to decide the time and place of training... you do. Select the time and location of the training at your convenience.

#3- It’s safe. Surfing is not a very safe sport… The least you can do is learn all the safety aspects of surfing so that you don't suffer any major injuries when you start your surfing journey. Additionally, enrolling in a private surfing lesson provides you with a safe learning environment.

Cons to Take Into Account before Booking Private Surf Lessons

#1- It’s expensive.

#2- You don't get the opportunity to socialize with other surfers and build a network of surfing professionals.

Advantages of Enrolling In Group Surf Lessons

#1- It’s affordable. Obviously… if you choose to learn surfing being part of a large group, you get to pay way less as compared to enrolling in private surf lessons. Plus, you may not get individual attention from the instructor, but being a part of a group you will get all the support you need from your associates.

#2- Build your network. If you want to pursue a career in surfing, you should socialize with fellow surfers and build a strong network. And, enrolling in group surf lessons can help you build a strong surfer network that will help you build a successful career.

#3- It’s fun. Another advantage of enrolling in group surf lessons is that you make a lot of friends and create some fun memories that will leave a lasting impression. They will cheer you up and inspire you to become a great surfer.

Cons to Take Into Account before Booking Group Surf Lessons

#1- You don’t get any personal attention from the instructor.

#2- You don’t get to choose the time and place of the training.

#3- It’s not safe.

The Gist of Discussion…

Surfing is an extreme sport. As a newbie in this field, you should take some surfing lessons from an experienced and licensed surfing instructor before jumping into the water. You can enroll in private surf lessons which are convenient and flexible. Or, you can book group surf lessons which are fun and affordable. It's up to you to choose :):):)

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Doom WADs’ Roulette (2007): Knee-Deep in ZDoom

Welp... I’m done with my rather short hiatus. After taking a break, I think I’ve come up with the idea of how not to experience another burnout. Simply, I will take at least a week-long break after every review/post related to Doom WADs. That will give me time to experience other games that I have in my Steam library or read some magazines.

And now, without any further to do, let’s take a look at, from my point of view, one of the more controversial WADs/partial conversions that came in the second half of the 2000s.

G6: Knee-Deep in ZDoom

Main author(s): Various (project lead by Tormentor667)

Release date: June 2nd, 2007 (original release)/December 27th, 2008 (version 1.1)/June 16th (version 1.2)

Version played: 1.2

Required port compatibility: ZDoom (obviously)

Levels: 10 (typical episodic structure plus one super secret map)

Knee-Deep in ZDoom – another case of trying to remake/reimagine the original first episode of Doom I, and quite possibly the most recognizeable one (for good and bad reasons).

Many of the WAD makers behind this one were encountered in my previous reviews. Among the people who were the core team behind KDiZD, there is Tormentor667, who was the project leader behind ZDCMP1 (likewise with this WAD); Graf Zahl, the creator of GZDoom; Pawel Zarczynski, who created the GZDoom port of 2000’s ZanZan; and Nick Baker, who helped with both Darkening installments, RTC-3057 and ZDCMP1.

The WAD’s development was in shambles for lack of better words, earning it not only the regular Cacoward but also the Mordeth Award for the WAD with the longest development cycle.

So what actually happened? From what I’ve gathered, the development went on for around three years, so I can only guess that it all started in 2004. It was originally supposed to be released somewhere at the end of 2005/beginning of 2006, but the ambitions of the team members made it constantly delayed, with the WAD’s release becoming a joke in the community. KDiZD was hyped to the level only Action Doom was capable of, with posters, testaments, and other similar stuff the other WAD did, but of course, it was more mocked rather than celebreated. There was even a time when the beta version of this WAD leaked. Not to mention new team members being added and dropped like flies.

The funniest thing about KDiZD is that when it was finally released, the biggest reasons why this WAD was delayed ended up as the biggest cons in the eyes of the Doom community.

Nowadays, it’s probably even more disliked/polarizing than it was back when it was released, but I will try to take a look at this WAD with my 2007 glasses. To see what a casual Doom WAD player would think about it without thinking about all of this controversy shit back then.

So, without wasting any more time, let’s finally take a look at Knee-Deep in ZDoom.

If there is one thing where this WAD is legitimately good at is the visuals. It looks great. It might get too far with tiny details and ambient sound effects in some places but by 2007, this was the shit. The best part is, of course, the locations from the original levels; they might look unrecognizable on the first look but for people who were sniffing Doom coke for over a decade at this point, it feels like how people in 1993 saw them for the first time.

Even the original locations that extend the maps aren’t half bad, whenever it’s the new techbase rooms, hellish corruption showing up much more frequently than in the original episode (if those were there at all), or the outside/underground areas.

There is even an option to launch this WAD with rotating sprites for items. Originally it was hard-coded, but since version 1.1, it’s in a separate file. Honestly, you can skip these since these sprites sometimes make it harder for an item to be found.

The music tracks are stocks from the original game, which makes sense since it’s another interpretation of Knee-Deep in the Dead. I still prefer playing this WAD without music since the original tracks feel too short for these extended maps.

There are, however, two custom tracks that play at the end of Phobos Anomaly Z; During the prologue to fight with Bruiser Demons and during the actual fight itself, and during the final boss fight. I recognize these two tracks since the first track was used in Scythe’s MAP26, but I’m not sure where I heard the second one (maybe it was in Scythe 2; I don’t know).

Now playing this WAD – this is where the bigger cracks start appearing.

As I mentioned earlier, the maps are now extended; there are completely new locations on each map, like the mine section in Toxic Refinery Z, or the tower in Central Processing Z.

Most of the time I was fine with these, but some of these, particularly the ones in the fourth and seventh map, overstated their welcome, feeling like I was walking in circles in another mangled maze.

On the other hand, each map has at least one interesting thing to offer, whenever it’s related to the level progression or finding secrets/items.

For a couple of examples, there is restarting the generator in the water where the water turns into toxic slime, using the keys to unlock the doors by flipping the switches in the center of the map rather than by using them on the doors, using a bomb on a timer to blow up some rocks, or turning off the other generator to deactivate force fields.

Since the original episode focused on a human base on Phobos, this WAD changes the skulls into silver, green, and orange keycards to make more sense tonally.

There are also two new items. The first one is a Megasphere from Doom II; it functions the same while looking different. The second one is completely original – Terrorsphere; it makes you see orange and enemies run away from you (they still fight back occasionally, though). I wish it was more frequent.

Now aside from remastered levels, there is a tenth one, super secret map – Penultimate Evil. And you can’t get there by finding a secret exit on one of the regular maps. There are two ways to get there.

The first one is speedrunner’s delight – finishing all levels under the par time. Perfect for people who are into this stuff.

The second one is aimed closer towards regular players – get at least 90% of kills, items, and secrets on all levels before E1M8, even on E1M9. Now I have a problem with this, particularly with collecting items. Not only you would have to waste some very valuable items that you would like to save for later, but you also need to lick every floor tile to be sure you won’t end up under 90%.

And I know that no person with a brain would like to suffer through going to all of the locations to search every corner of them just to find one tiny health/armor bonus that was under their nose when they were having the big fight with demons just to reach 90% of collected items. Sure, on (G)ZDoom, you can type summon [item] enough times to reach that percent but still.

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The new intermission screen looks kind of cool though... and offers more than the regular one... even though it feels unneeded.

Coming back to Penultimate Evil, at least I can say it’s the best map in KDiZD. On the foundation level, it’s a Frankenstein’s monster made out of locations from the later episodes of Doom I, and yet everything fits in place. Asides from the E2M2’s crate maze that almost always sucks, I don’t think I’ve ever felt like this map was dragging out. If you ever want to try this WAD, you can at least play this map.

Now, how hard is this WAD? It’s kind of challenging but I wouldn’t say it’s hard. There are moments filled with bullshit like corridor fighting and hitscanning snipers here and there, but these were rather rare from what I’ve experienced.

Although, I wasn’t a fan of how ammo-starving the first 1.5 levels were, especially Z1M1. Even if you know where the secrets are, you will end up without shells, forcing you to kill enemies with your peashooter (at least it’s slightly faster here than in the original games).

Also, some numbnut decided to remove infighting in the WAD. Like, are fucking shitting me?! Infighting is hilarious in Doom WADs. There is at least one fight where it begs for some infighting but no. Whoever came up with this must be an asshole that wants to be threatened seriously but fails in at least 50%.

Oh, and by the way – hard-coded falling damage. Because fuck you.

Changing the subject, it’s time to introduce you to the new roster of enemies, at least doubling the amount of enemy types in the first Doom.

Starting with new zombie variants, we have Rapid-fire Trooper, who’s basically Wolfenstein SS if he was an actual Doom enemy; Chainsaw Zombie who requires no description of what he does, and Obituary’s Rocketeers, coming back to show you once again that they will kill themselves more frequently then you.

Oh yeah, Hoovies also join the fun, now looking like an aging old fart... great... -_-

As for the Imp variants... oh boy... we have seven of these.

We already met three of these variants in Cheogsh. Shadow (renamed Howler in that map) is the Class 2 Imp from STRAIN if he actually looked and sounded more like an original monster. Soul Harvester is basically a mini-me Revenant with projectiles that almost always hit you if there is no cover. And Nightmare is complete and utter bullshit filth to fight that thankfully only appears in two sections of Phobos Anomaly Z.

And as for the original variants, we have Stone Imp at the start; a slow, melee enemy that’s rather easy to defeat.

There are also three variants of the Dark Imp. The regular Dark Imp has yellow eyes and shoots homing projectiles (that turn slower than Revenant’s missiles). Skulltag Imp has red eyes and shoots much faster projectiles (it might feel like you were fighting regular Imp on Nightmare). And Void Imp has orange eyes and functions like Undead Warrior from Heretic, AKA has a chance to shoot a red projectile that deals much more damage.

Pinky aside from having Mauler whom we already met in Cheogsh (that charges at you like the Lost Soul), also has a variant titled Blood Demon, which is basically half-robot Pinky that is twice as tough to kill.

Hell Nobility has five additional variants in the roster. We already met Satyr, Hell Warrior, and Bruiser Demon AKA the one who’s a melee-type enemy, the one with the shield (that often uses it right as he’s about to get shot), and the one that’s basically a boss version of Baron.

As for the new variants, Hell Knight joins the game, now with a slightly different color and sounding different (for some unexplained reason). There is also Hell’s Fury, a tougher variant of Baron, that shoots red, faster projectiles and three homing projectiles (same ones as Soul Harvester). When he dies, his head comes off (it looks like a beta Lost Soul).

As for the original enemies, the last map introduces two of these. The first one is Hell Cube which is basically an enemy version of the summoning cube Icon of Sin spits out from his forehead.

The second one is actually a boss – Magmantis, who defends the portal to Deimos. He can summon portals that shoot fireballs or Lost Souls, and sometimes he dives back into lava, summoning Imps in between. He feels like a filler, not gonna lie. The final area with hell nobles felt more like a proper finale than he was. Not to mention how easy he is when you constantly shoot him with a BFG replacement.

To fight all of these new monstrosities, you get three new weapons to use:

There is the Super Shotgun, and at first, having this beast from Doom II added might make you think that it’s a Christmas miracle, but it feels like another pair of socks to the pile of these that your nanna bought you. It looks off, it sounds off, and the worst of all, it reloads slower than the original version! Like, come the fuck on man! Who’s coming out with these ridiculous nerfs in gameplay?!

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At least it’s not completely useless... Good thing the other two weapons don’t feel like that.

The Grenade Launcher feels like a Super Shotgun answer to the Rocket Launcher. It fires slower, the blast radius is much higher, but the damage is around 1.5-2 times higher. It has two fire modes, each changing how far the grenade flies.

The Rifle, on the other hand, feels like if a hitscanner weapon became the BFG. Its bullets are as hard as rockets, it fires rather fast, can kill a couple of enemies in the line, and can easily stunlock them. The only thing that makes it not completely overpowered is the ammo capacity; you can hold up to 75 bullets only without a backpack. So use this gun only on the toughest bastards in tight areas.

Another pro about this WAD, is that it doesn’t have game-breaking bugs, only the visual ones (at least from what I remember).

Knee-Deep in ZDoom is a WAD that took a hit in quality due to the ambitions and questionable decisions made by the team behind it. With falling damage, nerfed Super Shotgun, worthless final boss, and infighting removed as some of the bigger cons of this WAD. It might be seen nowadays as a laughing stock by the Doom community... but I would be lying to myself if I didn’t say that I was having (at least) some kind of fun while playing it.

It’s not a bad WAD, but honestly, I think I would recommend other episode 1 reinterpretations.

Next WAD on our list is another community project. It’s the return of Community Chest. I wonder how many of the maps won’t bore me.

See you all in the future.

Bye!

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“Cosplayer Moment” - Written by Oliver O. Mintz / DinoDotCosplay – June 11th, 2024

What is cosplay? Most people tend to think it is people with a hobby, adults that enjoy sewing and dressing up as characters from cartoons and movies, most people think it is something that theater started, or it is for an art project. But cosplay is so much more than just a costume and the conventions that you go to see your favorite voice actor or attend a panel, it is someone’s reality escape. To meet people who like the same things you do or certain cartoon shows or that one superhero that you have loved since you were young.

All around the world, even people young and old near you are probably into cosplay. Each person can use this community to start change, to help people to escape their own 9-5 work reality, their own stress and relate with others, even in worldwide issues that are happening right now.

The first person we shall start with will be talking about disability within the cosplay community. PB is better yet known as @Scarypeanutbutter on Instagram and other socials. She cosplays from My Hero Academia, Owl House, and Demon Slayer, just a few examples that she cosplays from. She is a Florida based Cosplayer in Tampa Bay, she makes most of her cosplays or buys cosplays, she is very talented in what she does. She has guest recently at FL Poly con that just happened in March.

The questions we went over with her interview were the same questions we asked the rest of the interviewees throughout the project. Why I did this is not only because I wanted everyone to have the equal chance to explain themselves, but I wanted to see how different everyone was in their own way of presenting themselves. This is a point to show that everyone can do something different but in their own way of doing it. She said that she has been cosplaying for three years in the community.

The first question we asked PB was: what has gotten you into cosplay? Such as how she found it about it, possibly on her own or if there was someone who has gotten her into the idea of cosplay and if she wanted to share that memory of the first time she was introduced to cosplay.

PB replied with “I started watching anime back in year of 2019, I was introduced by a cosplayer by the name of Cookie their username is @Qrowluvr, they helped me where to buy wigs, costumes and everything related to cosplaying because it is something I really wanted to do. Plus, they were the first people I had seen in person, wearing cosplay. Then in the year 2021, we went to our first big cosplay convention together, well at least for me. It was called Metrocon located in Tampa Bay Florida ever since then me and Cookie have been going to the same con since together.”

Another question we asked PB, we wanted to ask what her own point of view was related to cosplay community. And she replied with “it can be amazing and terrifying thing at the same time, I’ve had wonderful experiences and some very questionable experiences as well. Overall, I have made a lot of friends and have helped a lot with building confidence. More open and sociable overall as well, I have been able to make a lot of friends from the cosplay community throughout my time cosplaying.”

Another question we asked PB related to her cosplay journey as a cosplayer, what she would like to see the cosplay community grow into or possibly improve as she keeps cosplaying. Her answer was this “I think the cosplay community can get better at, I guess, “gatekeeping”, such as how people cosplay their characters such as example, possibly by their race or their size. Whatever it is. It shouldn’t stop that person from cosplaying their favorite character, because you wouldn’t say you don’t have the right hair color, that can easily be changed! You can just buy a wig, but you should not put someone down or discourage someone because of their skin color or their size of their body or anything else for that matter, when it comes to how you look like as a person.”

 Then we asked PB some deeper questions, regarding who she was as a cosplayer and what she cares most about to share awareness, making every cosplayer have their own reason of sharing their passion on a large audience scale. Is what really the community mostly about. Yes, it does include some fun, but it also does holds some important parts of a person’s purpose to use the social media, resources and connections to create change through something that people can have fun and grow in confidence of, as we move forward we will see each cosplayer and who they want to be and be there for others, what they are doing for their awareness and change of the future in the best way possible, sharing their life with others.

The first question is, why is disability awareness so important to know about within the cosplay community and out of it? And PB replied with this answer “there is a lot of disabled people anywhere, but in the cosplay community and I think a lot of conventions can do a lot better with accessibility and especially people as well, to have open minded and be aware of situations and be kind to those people who may have disabilities or may not aware of someone that does, it doesn’t mean they don’t have a disability”

Another question we asked for PB to share her answer, is what she is doing to share her own way of awareness regarding to those who have disabilities, she advised that “I am counted someone myself as disabled and someone having chronic illness. I am spreading awareness by sharing my own and sharing my friends and spreading awareness of anything really related to it. Especially for the cosplayer community but really anything outside of it, it is just a good thing to be informed about and be up-to the times about!”

The last question we asked PB, what is one thing you could say to people that may struggle with this in their own lives as a person looking for some advice? She stated “Know your own limits, listen to your body. As a cosplayer, you need to understand how much you can handle, pushing yourself will not have a good outcome. I remember how many times after conversations and events, I have felt so run down because I did not listen to what my body needed. Even as a person. Don’t be scared of making others aware of your own disabilities and sharing it with others and speaking up for not only yourself but others and be aware of those around you. Just be kind all the time. “

You can watch the full interview with PB in her “Toga” Cosplay from the anime My hero Academia: https://youtu.be/Wbq7mP0sMaw

Moving on to our next interviewee, @dark.nerd.cosplay on Instagram, goes by Levi, who is twenty one years old and who is also a Florida Cosplayer, they go by They/Them pronouns, but if they are cosplaying a certain character they will use their character preferred pronouns they mentioned within the interview.  They will be speaking about their awareness in cosplay regarding LGBTQA+.They have been cosplaying for nine years. Examples of who they cosplay from are Spy Family, Chain Sawman and Sailor Moon. This is just to name a few. As I mentioned before, each interviewee was asked similar or the same questions in their interviews.

The first question we asked Levi was: what has gotten you into cosplay? Such as how she found it about it, possibly on their own or if there was someone who has gotten them into the idea of cosplay and if they wanted to share that memory of the first time she was introduced to cosplay.

Levi’s answer was “I think what got me into cosplay was, I think there were stages to it. As I said, I've been doing it a long time. So, when I was in middle school, I wanted to dress up as characters from anime that I had just been starting to get into. And that wasn't something you could just go to Spirit Halloween or whatever store and get a costume for. So, I really had to do some research and that's where I was introduced to the idea that these people were, you know, making their own costumes, styling wigs, whatever. And so that's where it first started. And then I really got into specifically Stephen Universe of like a year or two later. And that was where I really got into the craftsmanship and other aspects of it because I saw these, you know, college players who couldn't just buy the costume. They had to really make everything and do the body painting and make the weapons and style the crazy wigs. And so, yeah, I think that's where I really fell in love with like the craftsmanship aspect of it. I think cosplay is something that is very well rounded. You can be into different aspects of it, like the craftsmanship or the theater aspect, or the social aspect, or like, there's just so many different parts of it. And so that's why I said stages. Like I think I just was introduced to different parts of it one by one and until I just fully fell in love with the whole idea of cosplay.”

The second question I asked Levi was, what do you think about the cosplay community from your own point of view? And Levi replied with this answer “So how I feel about the cosplay community, I think without being too much of a pessimist or an optimist, I think it's gotten a lot better, and I think it's gotten a lot worse. What I mean by that, like I said, I, I'm going to keep saying I've been in this community for a long time. When I was younger, there was a lot of not great things going on, A lot of like unsafe things going on. And we've grown as a community in that sense. But I've also seen the community because it's grown, it's grown in popularity due to social media and just due to more awareness of the hobby itself, because it's grown, it's gotten a lot more negative as well. And specifically social media having a lot to do with that negativity. So yeah, I think that just like anything cosplay, something that's going to grow and we're going to learn and then there's going to be hardships, but we're going to learn. But overall, I'd like to think that it's, it's gotten a lot better, and it's grown a lot and become more accessible to people over the years.”

The last question before we got into anything deeper was what would they like to see the cosplay community grow into or possibly improve on?

Levi replied with this during our interview. “I think what I would like to see the cosplay community grow into or just improve upon, accessibility is a huge thing. It's gotten to a good point, but there's still, you know, parts of the community that need to be more accessible. And not just physically, but like mentally, we need to be more accommodating towards all types of people in the community because I feel like nerd ship is a safe space for people and that's, you're going to get a lot of different types of people in this community because of that. So, we should just learn to be more accommodating to that. And with that comes safety as well. I think that because cosplay's getting a lot bigger, a lot more popular, there's a lot of safety issues with that, especially at bigger conventions and on the internet. And a lot of younger people are being exposed to cosplay, so that just puts them at risk. So, I would just like to see more safety, more awareness to make this hobby accessible and enjoyable for everybody.”

Then going into the deeper questions, Levi wanted to speak about their thoughts and what they are doing to use to their platform and voice for those who are apart of the cosplay community who identify themselves as a part of the LGBTQA+ community, as a cosplayer and non-cosplayer.

So, the first question I asked Levi, why is this important for the cosplay community to be informed about?

“I think the LGBTQA+ community is very important for cosplay to be informed about because they're, they're sort of one in the same and not, not quite literally, but like I said earlier, there are a lot of minority groups and just people in general that don't fit in that are that like to flock to co hobbies like cosplay because it is a safer space for them to express themselves. The LGBTQA+ community, I think cosplay was one of the ways for a lot of people to learn about their gender expression because of cross play and everything else. And as well as being represented in media, both in trans and sexuality.

That is why it's important for people in the LGBTQA+ community to be able to, I guess, migrate into the cosplay community in a safe and respectful way. I mean, they've always been, there's always been LGBTQA+ people in the cosplay community, but I like, I think that people that aren't LGBQTA+ need to be able to respect that. And so, because there's such a big population of LGBQTA+ within the cosplay community, that's where the awareness comes that we must make sure that everyone's being respectful about these things. Especially because being in cosplay can be hard to identify people and respect them. So, I think that's just where that awareness comes from.”

We also asked how Levi is using their social media platforms and other resources to spread their awareness with others who are not apart of the cosplay community and who are, they replied with this answer “So for me to spread awareness of the LGBTQA+ community and the respect that comes with it in the college planning community, I think that awareness comes both outside and inside the community. I think just in general, people should be activists for their, their fellow LGBTQA+ community, whether it be sexuality or trans rights, because obviously those rights translate into the college play community. And then especially within the cosplay community, I feel like to be an activist, just being more respectful of pronouns, being more respectful of just people in general. And I think that the community has done a really good job with that, of not being too pushy with ships, not being too pushy with genders of characters, of people gender bent if people express them differently. But it's just being respectful of all of that because there, there is an issue with sexualization within the community and misgendering and just, it's, it's just respect at the end of the day. So, the community's done a really good job with it, but there's still a lot more to come, a lot more work to be done. And so just those little steps of respecting people, of asking them what they prefer, what, what their boundaries are, et cetera, I think is a little, goes a long way in that, in that aspect.”

Then, the last question we asked Levi was, what is one thing you could say to people that may struggle with this in their own lives? So, this could be like a piece of advice that you may want to share or something that has helped you on your way. Levi replied with this “Being, being a young cosplayer and a young queer, I think that cosplay really helped me to find myself, find how I wanted to present myself, find how I, I felt that I needed to be respected. So, I think cosplay is a great outlet for people to find themselves. And the people within the cosplay community can be helpful with that. They can be really an understanding of that, especially because they, whether there, you know, cis or trans or gay or straight or whatever, they all want to be someone different for a day. That's why we cosplay. So, I think that a lot of people in the community can be very understanding. So, joining that community and meeting more cosplay and talking to them can really help you outside of cosplay to just learn your identity. And it gives you a very space, safe space to just practice and try out stuff before you bring it to the, the public.

I suppose I would do a lot of cross playing when I was younger and that's where I kind of found that I preferred being more masculine. So yeah, I think it just gives that safe space and the internet's an easier way to do that. Now. We're obviously safe. You can, you know, cause play on there and just express yourself however you wish. And so, yeah, I think, I think that's just my advice is that cosplay is a great way to experiment and you, at the end of the day, if you don't like it, you could just take it all off and restart.”

You can watch the full interview of me and Levi here: https://youtu.be/ESdOQcDnNME

The next and last but not least interviewee, I was able to interview Payton as irresponsible.cosplays on Instagram and other social media. She goes by She/Her pronouns, who is twenty-two years old and cosplays from Vocaloid, JoJo bizarre adventure and sonic, just to name a few. She stated she has been cosplaying for a whole decade now.  She will be talking about her awareness of change in within the cosplay community and her own experience as an Asian American Cosplayer.

The first question we asked Payton, what has gotten her into cosplay? This can be sharing a memory of who's gotten you into it and maybe possibly how you found it on your own. Just like the other questions we asked the other interviewees.

This was Payton’s response: “When I was a kid, I had a lot of geeky interests. I mean, here I am and here we are. And I didn't have a lot of friends because back in the mid two thousands, anime and manga wasn't really as accepted as it is now. And when I first heard about conventions, I was super excited. I went when I was 14 the first time and it was one of the only ways that I was able to connect with people that also shared this niche interest. So that's kind of how I got into the cosplay convention scene.”

Another question we asked Payton, what do you think about the cosplay community from your own point of view?

She replied with this answer “The cosplay community is extremely hit or miss. When I first started off in the cosplay community, I was a child and met a lot of folks that did like to take advantage of that. And there are still some people that circulate around in at least the Florida cosplay community that still exhibit those behaviors. But on the flip side of that, being a cosplay for so long, I've found a very tight knit group of friends that we go to every convention together. I never have to worry about who I'm going to book a hotel room with because what's already like predestined that we're going to stay together. And that community that I've kind of forged ha is so tight-knit and so pleasant and wonderful to be around. So as of right now, I'm very on the fence of how I feel about the Cosplay community at large. And I think we talked more about some more of that later.”

Then we asked what Payton what would she like to see the cosplay community grow into or possibly improve on? And her answer to this question was “I think the cosplay community needs to improve on their acceptance of cosplay from every walk of life. I, one of my friends has a disability and going to a convention with them is ex is wonderful because I love them. But other con goers are so very out of pocket talking about those subjects, unprompted walking up to folks, or even when I first started going to conventions, people would walk up to me and my friend group point to us and go, oh look, Asian character name or something like that. So, I think like the Cosplay community really needs to work on accepting folks that are non-white are not able bodied other, other terms, but just a general acceptance of others that don't, that may not look or act like you.”

Then going into the serious topic that she was speaking upon during this interview which was her experience as an Asian American cosplayer and what she deals with when she goes to conventions or deals with online, how important culture and inclusivity is.

The first question I asked Payton, why is this important for the cosplay community to be informed about?

She replied with this answer “Kind of like what I like piggybacking off what I just said earlier, it is so important for the cosplay community to be a place for inclusivity. Sometimes anime and manga in video games are still looked down upon in regular society. And so, conventions and cosplay can be a safe haven for a lot of folks, including me and my peers who happen to be Asian or Asian American. And entering that space where we're supposed to feel safe and getting outed because of the way we look, the way we talk accents and things like that, it's just unacceptable. It should be a space for everybody to be comfortable and to share these interests because this cosplay is a beautiful thing, and everybody should be able to enjoy it regardless of racial identity or any other status like that.”

Then I asked what she is doing to spread this awareness? As example resources and platforms and speaking up towards this for people who are non-cosplayers and who are cosplayers.

She answered “I always advocate for me and my friends who are Asian American and cosplay. I think that I always like to bring up the conversation as well if it's appropriate. I'll bring up the conversation about discrimination in the cosplay community. And I have done a lot of awareness and like shout outs for other Asian American cosplay. And generally creating a space for that kind of dialogue is something that is very important to me.”

And then the last question is, what is one thing you could say to people that may struggle with this in their own lives as a person and a cosplay? So, some piece of advice that maybe you can give to them.

Her response to this question was “You're beautiful. It does not matter what anybody at a convention may walk up, didn't say to you or anybody online or on the internet will say to you, you rock that cosplay. No, I may not know what character you are or who you're cosplaying from, but you slay it. You look awesome. All my other Asian American, Asian beauties out there, I love you all. You look like a bomb in that cosplay. You rock it and you wear it because only you can cosplay that character in that way.”

Watch the full interview with Payton / irresponsible.cosplays here: https://youtu.be/6b7Dj2mcb_s

Now as we come to a close, I hope you understand that not only this is a “fun hobby” but it can become an act of change, every voice and every action matters, if one person has so many followers on a social media page or a panel at a convention can change how someone views something negatively and turn it into a positive, just imagine what cosplayers can do next. Just because it is not normal for someone else, doesn’t mean someone else doesn’t depend on the cosplay community to make friends, to meet others who are so alike like them. or possibly be going through the same bad spot just like them currently. At least that person knows they are not alone, they have people they can connect with and feel welcomed in a space where they can truly express themselves and their love and passion through cosplay or art or whatever they truly love that is nerdy.

Let’s go make a change, speak the truth, and speak loudly! Let someone be someone. All you have is a chance.

©️Dinodotcosplay / Oliver O. Mintz

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Professional Moving Services - Choosing the Best

Moving services industry is expanding as more and more people are starting to move interstate and abroad. This has attracted many people to the moving business. Many companies across the country provide professional moving services which has increased the competition. The increased competition, as a result, has decreased the overall price of relocation for the customers. These firms provide services for people of all kinds and for businesses moving from one place to another. The services provided by them are not restricted to a single spectrum as they serve residential and commercial movers both. Movers Singapore

Most of the companies that were involved in the moving business were initially restricted to just local relocation, while ignoring the international movers. However, now international movers can also utilize services of moving to assist them in their relocation. The moving firms have also enhanced their repertoire of services by adding the transportation of delicate materials over long distances. These companies not only transport these materials and equipments but they actually also insure the material to make sure that there is no loss to their customers. Mover Service Singapore

Many companies have also installed GPS on their trucks, moving vans and other moving vehicles. GPS service helps not only in ensuring the safety of van as well as the goods, but it also provides the customers with the hands on knowledge about their goods location. In addition, many professional moving services also provide storage services for different businesses and for home movers. The storage service is useful for specially those people, who are moving interstate, and have transported their home furniture earlier and would reach after some time. Many businesses use the storage service to store their goods before storing them in their warehouses. Moving Company Singapore

In order to hire one such service provider, internet remains your best bet. You will find that apart from websites for individual companies, there are also many websites that provide comparison about the services of different moving companies. They also list the pros and cons of different moving companies, their plus points and their limitations. With all the resource available on the internet, the task of relocation has become a lot more simplified. However, it is important that you spend time thinking about which company will suit your requirements the most and which company will be able to provide you its services at the best rates possible. After evaluating these options, you can surely pick out that one relocation firm that suits your bill perfectly!

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Commercial Real Estate: A Lucrative Alternative Investment in 2023

There are many reasons to invest in commercial property Bangalore. Commercial properties are better protected from sudden market changes than most investment properties, meaning your money is typically safer. This is especially important if you're looking to protect your long-term financial security. Also, commercial properties usually generate significantly more income than comparable residential developments. This means that you'll be able to retire earlier and live a comfortable life without having to worry about money troubles.

Another benefit of investing in commercial real estate is that expenses such as depreciation, interest and repairs can be used to reduce your taxes. Besides, as commercial properties tend to appreciate faster than residential properties, you'll be able to make significant gains over time. Plus, a steady income stream is usually guaranteed, unlike with stocks or bonds, so there's never any worry of losing money on your investment.

Real Estate Investment Platforms in Bangalore

When it comes to investing, many people think of stocks, bonds and other traditional forms of investments. However, there is another type of investment that is growing in popularity: commercial real estate. Commercial real estate includes properties such as office buildings, shopping centres and warehouses.

One great way to invest in commercial real estate is through a real estate investment platform like Yield Asset. These platforms provide investors with access to a wide range of properties around the world at competitive rates. In addition, these platforms often have experienced professionals on staff who can assist with all sorts of questions and concerns related to investing in commercial real estate.

There are many different types of properties available on the market today, and it's important to choose the right one for your needs and budget. Also, remember that successful investments often require patience. So, don't get discouraged if returns aren't immediate. With careful planning and execution on your part, you're sure to achieve success with commercial real estate investments in Bangalore.

Tips to Maximise Your Returns from Commercial Property Investment

Commercial property investment is a good way to make money and offers many benefits, both monetary and non-monetary. By understanding the pros and cons of this type of investment, you can make the most informed decisions when it comes to investing in commercial property. Here are some tips on how to maximise your returns from commercial real estate investments:

1. Know the Pros and Cons of Commercial Real Estate Investing Before Making a Decision.

When you're considering investing in commercial real estate, it's important to understand both the benefits and the risks involved. There are many pros to think about, such as the possibility of high returns (especially in markets that are growing), the chance to diversify by buying more than one property, and the tax benefits that can be gained through smart property management. However, there are also risks associated with commercial real estate investments, from market volatility to an inadequate tenant mix, so it's important to weigh up all of these factors before making a decision.

2. Identify the Right Market for Your Investment.

One of the most important decisions you'll make when investing in commercial property is which market to target. While there is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question, knowing your preferences will help you narrow your options quickly. For example, targeting that market would be ideal if you're looking for an opportunity within a fast-growing city centre. Alternatively, if you're more interested in suburban or rural locations, then those markets may not be as appealing.

3) Price Your Properties Appropriately When Negotiating Transactions.

When negotiating sales or leases on commercial properties, it's important not only to factor in costs such as rent or acquisition fees but also pricing strategies that will maximise returns for both buyer and seller. For example, setting a higher asking price may entice potential buyers while also reducing competition among sellers. Conversely, lowering prices too much may result in less interest from buyers or landlords who are willing or able to invest more money in a property.

Final Thoughts

Commercial real estate is an attractive and lucrative alternative investment with many potential benefits. With the right planning and strategy, investors can maximise their returns by taking advantage of tax benefits, diversifying across multiple markets and setting appropriate prices when negotiating transactions. Additionally, a real estate investment platform like Yield Asset in Bangalore is a great way to gain access to a wide range of properties from around the world at competitive rates.