#the guy who probably got 50% of the current fan base into the sport and is very valuable for sponsorships

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[itszephoria]

Saw this pop up and your followers ask you which ones they’re interested in. But people don’t really ask much when I post or they don’t ask the ones that might make you feel uncomfortable. And well, honestly I’m so bored that I’ve decided to break all the damn rules and just answer all the questions because I can. *shock horror*

So information dump on the ‘Be nosy’ that popped up in my feed today. If you’re interested.

Be nosy

1. What’s your sexual orientation? 

Straight. But maybe for the right woman I could sway but wouldn’t go so far as to call myself bi or bi-curious though.

2. What are you obsessed with right now? 

Obsessively obsessing about my health and how to get well and failing it all. Oh and anime movies on Netflix.

3. Ever done any drugs?

I do drugs everyday. But I assume this is referring to illegal. No and was strictly no up until recently. I now take marijuana oil on a regular basis for pain management. Also being stoned/high is not pleasant and I don’t understand why people would enjoy that as a leisurely pastime.

4. What piercings do you want?

I want to get my ears pierced again. Holes have closed up, but currently due to my health that’s not possible. I can’t even enjoy clipons :(

5. How many people have you kissed?

The massive number of 5.

6. Describe your dream home.

It’s tiny in the sense it has all the space I need. A cosy tiny-like home. But not one on wheels, fixed to the ground. And it would be made of all natural materials, stone and wood. It would be unique and resemble something out of a fairy tale. It would sit a beautiful clearing with only nature to view in the distance and all the animals and wildlife would stay well away because I’m pretty much terrified of all it, 

7. Who are you jealous of?

Healthy, painfree people. I am jealous of past me who didn’t realise how lucky she was and miss her.

8. What’s your favorite show to binge?

I don’t binge any show on repeat. I’d rather look for a new show to watch or enjoy, there are so many. The last shows I binged in two days was Queen’s Gambit and Emily in Paris.

9. Do you watch porn?

Yep. But struggle with it because it’s overdramatic, unrealistic and would kill or someone to make porn with a decent storyline with people that can act. 

I prefer to read it if I’m honest or maybe just write it for myself.

10. Do you have a secret sideblog?

Sort of? More like my other one I used I was known for all my slash writings in F1. But now I just hang out here.

11. If you could teleport anywhere in the world right now, where would you go?

No where. The world is riddled with co-vid and well, I’m probably in one of the safest countries and I’m at risk of death should I catch it. So I’ll stay here in my safe bubble.

12. What’s one of your fantasies?

I wake up tomorrow and I’m not me. I wake up and I can take a deep breath without gasping for air, I wake up in no pain, I wake up and my body isn’t terribly scared, I wake up and can have a ‘normal’ life.

13. Do you have/would you get your nipples pierced?

Nope and no desire too. Won’t that just hurt?

14. How would you spend a million dollars?

I’d by that dream house I described, set everything up to be self sufficient. Pay and travel to try every cure available for my diseases. And then bank the rest and live off interest. Or maybe donate it. I don’t want money and I don’t really want a lot of things.

15. Are you in a relationship?

Yep and it’s a struggle and am constantly fighting to prove it’s worth continuing. Oh and that’s a relationship with myself.

16. Do you follow porn blogs?

No.

17. Are you angry with anyone right now?

No, I suppose it’s more disappointed and let down by people more than angry. I’m working everyday on letting it go but it’s not easy.

18. What tattoos do you want?

I have always wanted one, but have never found something that I really loved and haven’t been imaginative enough to create something unique. The older I get though, I’m not sure I want one. I did for the longest time though think about getting a Ferrari tattooed on my inner wrist, but pleased I never did that. I don’t love the sport or Ferrari enough anymore to want a permanent reminder of that.

19. If you could change your name, would you? What would you change it to?

I am changing name actually. Hoping to action that in the next two weeks. I would have done it earlier but they closed the borders. I have a dutch sir name that has two words. It confuses every one, systems don’t get it, it has caused issues with plane tickets. And well I’ve decided no more and am dumping a portion of it.

20. What is something you’re obsessed with?

This is a duplicate. Skipping.

21. Describe your best friend.

When you meet her for the first time she can be a little crazy and wild, and she kind of scared at me first because she’s so unlike me. But as you got to know her, the *real* her she doesn’t let people see, you realise how kind and soft she is, and she’s the most empathic person I have known. She gives so much of herself to everyone, thinks so little of herself and her needs because she’s one of the most selfless people I know. I love her more than most of my family and would do anything for her.

22. Tag someone you think is hot.

Is this followers? Uh most I don’t know what they look like? I assume they’re all hot!

23. Who are five of your favorite bands/musical artists?

Don’t have any really. My music is varied and is based on my mood and really changes around. And with most bands, I generally lean towards one or two songs. This is one of those questions I really struggle with whenever I see it. Will say however, have been enjoying The Beatles recently and a bit of old school stuff.

24. What are three places you want to travel?

Japan. Norway. Canada.

25. Describe your perfect Friday night.

Generally hanging out with people I like. Enjoying a good wine, some cheese, either playing some board game or dungeons and dragons, or watching a really good movie. Good company makes any night a good night.

26. What’s your favorite season?

Autumn. One because I think it’s neglected as a choice and every season should be loved, and two because I love the colours of autumn and the colours associated with autumn. 

27. What’s your pet peeve?

I’m sure I have a heap of them, but currently it’s people that have an issue with you and instead of being an adult and talking to you about them choose to silence and blank you. I’m so tired of it, I’ve quit being peacemaker in those situations, those people are no longer worthy in my book.

28. Who is the funniest person you know?

Uh... I don’t think anyone I know is super funny. Friends and family all have a good sense of humor. But out of my circle of life people I’m always told I’m the funny one, which I find the biggest joke ever. 

29. What’s the most overrated movie?

Can not think of anything off the top of my head. I will say if I think a movie is getting too much hype I refuse to watch it, whether all the reviews are raving or not. It’s why I didn’t watch Harry Potter for like ten years or any of the new Star Wars movies. I just refuse to be apart of all the hype and jump on bandwagons.

30. Tag someone you want to talk to but have been too shy to message.

I’d love to talk to everyone. I’m shy to start any conversations to be honest and I think all the people I talk to regularly were the first to message me, and I love them for it.

31. Do you like paper books or ebooks better?

100% love an old fashioned paper book. The texture of the paper. The smell of a book. That being said, I don’t think I’ve picked up a proper book to read in years. I live in fan fiction more than anything or am busy writing myself.

32. If you could live in a fictional world, what world would you pick?

Any of the disney worlds, anything from the past, or verging on fantasy like. I want a simpler time not full of technology which I grow to hate more each day. The older I get the more I’m pretty sure I’ve been born in the wrong decade.

33. If money was no object, what would your wardrobe be like?

I’d build the perfect wardrobe capsule. Everything would be of high quality, not necessarily brand name and all the clothes would be sourced from ethical businesses or be handmade.

I like classic pieces, love the fashion of the 50′s and 60s and while stylish it would be comfortable to wear and everything could be worn in public (sorry comfy tracky pants).

34. What’s your coffee order?

There ain’t no coffee order. I don’t drink it. Sorry @leoni-speedyf1 I know how addicted you are to it, happy to buy you anything you like though :P

35. Do you have a crush on anyone?

In real life? No one.

36. Do you still have feelings for any of your exes?

Not romantic. I have feelings in that I hope they’re doing well, achieving what they want and they’re all happy. I didn’t have any ‘bad’ breakups and all my relationships ended very amicably.

37. Have any tattoos?

No. See above for more on this.

38. Do you drink?

Rarely. Can’t with medication and condition. But on occasion I do enjoy a good glass of red. Pinot Noir is my preference. 

39. Are you a virgin?

Nope.

40. Do you have a crush on any of your mutuals?

Not in a romantic way? The ones I talk to regularly I love immensely though.

41. How many followers do you have?

99

42. Describe the hottest person you know.

Uh all the men I know I am not attracted to. Probably a good thing as they’re either family or partnered with a friend or family member.

43. What’s your guilty pleasure?

Can’t think of anything. I try not to feel guilt for anything I enjoy to be honest, whether it’s food or an activity. Life is too short for that.

44. Do you read erotica?

Yep. Even write it.

45. What’s the worst date you’ve ever been on?

It was a few years back. I met this guy online and we went to the city and spent most of that time just strolling next to the river for our first meet up. Why was it the worst date ever? Well it wasn’t the location that’s for sure.

The guy had two kids, and I’m a firm believer all parents have favourites, though I have yet to meet a parent that will voice that aloud. This guy, had no qualms with telling me about this favourite kid, and that wouldn’t be a problem if didn’t spend just as much putting down his younger son. It kind of left me reeling and wondering how his son felt if his dad didn’t hide just how much he didn’t like him as a person. The kid was four and the reason his dad didn’t like him was because he didn’t like bikes.

And so the guy was a bmx rider so he spent the rest of the time on our walk just pointing out all the tricks he could do. He didn’t ask about me, only talked about himself. It was also lunch time and assumed we would get something to eat together, but nope, no food was offered. And when I suggested to get something to drink because it was so hot and we’d been out in the sun for like an hour, he just took me to a subway and told me to get a drink and waved me to the line. No offer to join me, no offer to pay (which doesn’t bother me btw, but this was capping off a terrible day), no offer to get food.

I was so happy to get out of there. Didn’t speak to him again once I had left.

46. How many people do you follow?

I currently follow 59 people. I don’t follow anyone that creates drama, and try and follow only people that post about F1 as that’s all I use tumblr for now.

47. If you could marry any celebrity, who would you pick?

Either Sebastian Vettel or Ryan Reynolds. Both are married though, so I don’t think that’s going to turn into a reality anytime soon.

48. Describe your ideal partner.

I want someone that shares the same core values as me. Doesn’t want kids, isn’t super religious (grew up in a cult like religion so I avoid it now), is on the minimalist side and isn’t someone that needs new things things all the time or is desperate to replace something the moment they deem it out of date. Someone that doesn’t live their life on social media. Someone that prefers simple things, someone who is kind and giving, and someone that truly loves me - and it’s the last part that I struggle with finding more than anything with all the guys I have dated. 

I am currently not looking for a partner, I am not in a place for a relationship and am fully focused on myself. And I am very content with that decision.

49. Who do you text the most?

Currently my bestie.

50. What’s your favorite kind of weather?

Clear blue skies and a warm day to enjoy the sun. But there are times when I simply love the rain, hearing it on the room, watching it fall endlessly and knowing that everything will be green from it.

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[figuretealeavely]

It's really irritating that many fans consider only Russian, Japanese and select others, most of the time also from powerful federations, to be worth watching, implying that early groups are a waste of time. I was really angry when I saw this on Goldenskate this morning (I'm going to paste a quote in the next message).

½ “Donovan Carrillo definitely took a spot of a more talented athletes from somewhere else, was it fair to that guy? So we discriminate and leave this guy home just to give Donovans-Carrillos of the world their 8-9 minutes to shine and to do some flag waving? Not cool. We would survive if we’d never saw him, but at the same time the better athlete was deprived his chance at all and this athlete had probably a real talent and a big chance to medal […]”

2/2 “[…] he worked harder, longer and is probably more talented. But he never had a chance.”

Well anon, most people are sheeple. It is funny to me because I find the fandom is full of: 1) gloryhunters who only like who is on top at the moment; and 2) faux gloryhunters who pretend to like an underdog w/o acknowledging that this underdog has a 50% chance of winning so it’s not much of a sacrifice and you can look vindicated no matter what the outcome.

Figure skating is an international sport with federations. This means everyone gets a chance based on their flag. If it turned into a club sport, then yes, flags shouldn’t matter. But it is not, so this line of thinking is not applicable. 

One thing I really love about FS is the ability to see people from all over the world. Even if they struggle, even if their chances of getting a medal are minuscule, because someone who struggled but got some time to shine may inspire someone amazing down the line. 

Yao Bin, who coached Shen/Zhao and started a dynasty of Chinese pairs skaters, came from an even more dire situation than Donovan, and look where he is now. This is so important, we all start from somewhere. The expectation that every random newcomer has to be an ingenue is frankly creepy and dismisses how hard people work over time to achieve things that they do not have the resources to immediately obtain.

Here is an excerpt from Wiki about Yao Bin:

In the closed society of mid-20th century China, Luan and Yao had only photographs from which to learn their moves. They had a terrible experience at the 1980 World Championships in Dortmund, West Germany; Yao has said he remembers people in the audience laughing at their inferior skating (among those people was Irina Rodnina, who later recalled the skating was indeed very funny). They finished 15th, in last place. They competed at the World Championships twice more in 1981 and 1982, finishing last both times. They also placed 15th at the 1984 Winter Olympics. After these embarrassing experiences, Yao was determined to create a team of world-class figure skaters.

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Who knows what the Donovans of the world will do next. I, for one, look forward to it.

And also, GS is full of creeps and increasingly bitter fans. It is no wonder, though, since they have now put their competition threads behind a paywall so you reap what you sow.

[satoshi-mochida]

In an early Famitsu interview with the development leads of Project Sakura Wars, they reveal how the project got started, why they got Bleach mangaka Tite Kubo to do the designs, the current development progress, and more.

First, please tell us how this project began.

Takaharu Terada, series director: “In the end, the reason for this project was the Sega Fes 2016 fan poll asking which series fans would like to see brought back, where Sakura Wars was the winner. However, even before that, I would basically submit project proposals for a new game every year. Things like a Kyoto Chapter, a Future Chapter, lots of them. It would always be around summer that I submitted it, so the people around me would always take it as a sign that summer had come. (laughs)

Tetsu Katano, producer: “Basically, the project proposals would get declined every year, but because of the Sega Fes results, the winds began to blow our way…”

Tetsuya Ootsubo, development director: “This project itself began slightly before that poll, but thanks to the fans, we received a tailwind that allowed us to ramp up development progress. We can’t thank you guys enough.”

And also, please tell us why this game is Project Sakura Wars (New Sakura Wars in Japanese) rather than Sakura Wars 6.

Ootsubo: “One factor was that it’s been more than 10 years since the last game, and this time even within the team we had the thought of making a “reboot” rather than a “sequel”. Adding to that was that the development team has changed greatly, and the game platform was now the PS4. Because of all this, we focused all of it into the word “New”, and as such that became the title.”

So the main staff had changed. Could you tell us about why each staff came onto the project, beginning with Tite Kubo-sensei?

Ootsubo: “Regarding Kubo-sensei, even before Sega Fes [2016], when I first joined the project, the others had already suggested him for designs.”

Terada: “It’s the same for Sakura Shinguji, and if you look at the heroine this time, Sakura Amamiya, you’ll probably understand why. The image of the main heroine for Sakura Wars is traditional Japanese clothing with a katana. When thinking of that combination, the first person that came to mind was Kubo-sensei.”

Ootsubo: “And so this time, as the project really kicked into gear, we met him through Shueisha. And he was interested, so we asked him to be in charge of the character designs. We were really lucky.”

Terada: “Furthermore, he didn’t only work on the character designs, but also the designs of the various characters’ katanas as well.”

Katano: “Apart from that, we also implemented various ideas that Kubo-sensei suggested.”

Now, let’s change topics to the game content. Firstly, regarding the setting, please tell us what has changed.

Ootsubo: “Even in the game world, ten years have passed, but the fictional historical setting of “steampunk” and “Taisho romance” hasn’t changed. On the other hand, the Imperial Combat Revue, who’s exploits were mostly behind the scenes up to this point, have become widely known, which is different from before.”

And the ongoing World Combat Revue War, what is that exactly?

Ootsubo: “It’s basically a global scale sports festival, and the one depicted in the game is the third World Combat Revue War Games. The Combat Revues from various places across the world gather at the Imperial Capital, and participate in a skill-based tournament. However, what should have been a peaceful competition turns serious… That’s the basic flow of the plot.”

So it’s like a sports tournament arc. What about the romance elements?

Ootsubo: “This time, there will be trust levels with the Floral Division members as well. The growth of trust levels can affect stats in battle, whether you can use combination attacks, and more. Of course, there are multiple endings as well. With things like next episode teasers, the basic formula of the game hasn’t changed.”

Are the graphics in full 3D?

Ootsubo: “As we’re now working with the PlayStation 4, the graphics are all 3D now. We’ve redone all the maps beginning with the Imperial Theatre, and you can freely walk about indoors now.”

Will character conversations take place on the 3D map?

Ootsubo: “Movement, events, and conversations in the adventure part all take place on the 3D map.”

Will the LIPS system make a return?

Ootsubo: “We’ve prepared it in a format that makes full use of the fact that it’s now in 3D. For example, for Analog LIPS you can peer from below following the camerawork… We’ve basically added new gimmicks to LIPS mode.”

Katano: “We’ll try keep it to where it won’t massively affect our CERO rating. (laughs)”

Are the movie cutscenes all in the 3D engine?

Ootsubo: “We’ve also got animated movies. We’ve employed Studio Sanzigen, and there are over 40 minutes of video. Other than those cutscenes, it’s mostly using the 3D models.”

Please tell us the current development progress.

Ootsubo: “It’s around 40-50% done. The characters, backgrounds, modeling, story, and music… those basic elements are done, and voice recording is wrapping up, so now it’s time to piece all these together into a game. We plan on keeping our promise of a Winter 2019 [in Japan] release, so please look forward to it.”

Terada: “We’re hoping to reveal more info as frequently as possible, as to not leave gaps with no news. After all, this is a project that really took off thanks to the fans, so we’ll continue development in order to not disappoint fans.”

Project Sakura Wars is coming to Japan on PlayStation 4 in Winter 2019, and in NA and EU in Spring 2020. Read more about the new members of the Imperial Combat Revue’s Floral Division in our previous report here.