#this drawing kindda made me feel a bit better

[alextadson]

I will either cry or draw entire deadpool n wolverine movie clip by clip, no in betweens

[pillowthemes]

hi!! thank u for making such pretty and cute codes (for free! nevertheless) for us to use!! i’ve wanted to get into coding and theme-making but i’m so frustrated. i keep looking up and following tutorials but i feel so aimless and lost when i do it, and i always always do something wrong. out of curiosity, how long did it take you to make your first ever theme? and what sparked your love for coding? also if you had any words of advice it would mean a lot 💓

Hello, Anon! Thank you for this! :>

For readers of this message, I apologize in advance for a long answer :<< Normally, I would get theme-related questions, but I decided to make this answer as detailed as possible. I’ve also been meaning to take some time to reflect on a lot of things, so this is a good start.

The full answer is under the cut.

Story:

I started Tumblr when I was in high school. Third or fourth year, I think, or maybe earlier AHAHAHHA. Anyway, I kept changing the themes I used because I couldn’t stick to one (I still change some things in my blog from time to time HAHAHAH). I know some HTML and CSS because we had a class for it so that helped a bit.

Truthfully, I started to make my own theme because I wanted a design that suited me at that moment – something happy, something colorful. I checked Tumblr’s Theme Documentation. I didn’t understand it at first and I kindda messed up some of the codes, so I put coding on pause and studied it for awhile. At one point, I actually gave up trying to make infinite scroll and masonry to work. You know those issues when there are big gaps in between the posts (not the margins)? I didn’t know what was wrong in it before. 

I created a separate blog where I can do a sample demo of the things I learned. It definitely took a long time to learn. I spent my free time studying HTML and CSS for the duration of my high school years, only to start working on a personal theme for my past blog cairosia. After awhile, I just released themes in April 2018 (even though Pillow Themes was established in March of the same year).

Love:

What sparked my love for coding?

To be honest, Anon, you made me think about this HAHAHAH. Sometimes, I get lost in the codes. It’s like a whole different world or a secret spy language AHAHHAHA. But, that’s one of my serious answers. Anything digital really just interests me. I also realized that you can create anything with a bunch of letter and numbers put together. The way things work as they are fascinates me. For example, put an id for a header and add a hex code, width, and height, boom, you now have a colored header. I hope you get my point HAHAHHAHA I tried to describe it. It’s like painting and drawing, but with letters and numbers – this sparked my love for coding.

And, that spark is still lit because of your support. So, thank you, Anon, and to the rest of the Pillow Themes’ followers. :>

Advice:

I understand how frustrating coding and theme-making can be. It still is – from thinking of a layout to actually making it happen. Learning new things take a lot of courage and patience. Whenever you feel aimless and lost, take a breather for a while until you’re ready to continue it again.

To be honest, for me, it takes quite some time for me to get back on track on coding. To share with you some things that frustrate me, I’m still having trouble making a design mobile-friendly and making the footer stick to the bottom of the page. It also makes me wonder why I even bother when there are so many theme-makers out there are better than me. But, you know what, Anon? It’s true that you need to try and try again. There’s always progress – even if you think there’s none. But, it’s important to take a break (like I said earlier) and have a better mindset.

Also, when you’re so ready to flip the table because you’re frustrated, always come back to your “WHY” (I also do this for other personal situations). Why do I pursue this complicated task? Why do I need to finish this? Why do I need to learn this? It’s important that you find your ground to keep you motivated (and lessen your frustration).

I hope some of the things I’ve mentioned help you. Also, please know that I support you, Anon, in your coding endeavors! :> Good luck!

[snkpolls]

SnK S3E16 Poll Results (Anime Only Viewer Version)

The poll closed with 177 responses. Thank you to everyone who participated!

Please note this is the anime only viewer version of the poll. Manga readers, please click here for the results of the manga reader poll!

RATE THE EPISODE 149 Responses

Overall the episode received positive ratings with a majority in the 4-5 range. This season seems to be one intense episode after another.

A bit slow but Erwin deserves all the time. Hope to see a lot of action next episode.

BEST EPISODE IN THIS SEASON SO FAR! Erwin’s speech and the suicide charge were so epic and had made me shed a few tears, especially with the last few seconds...

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING WAS YOUR FAVORITE MOMENT? 157 Responses

Erwin gained a lot of focus this episode and fans were moved by many of his scenes. Leading his soldiers in a daring suicide charge barely topped at 27.4% with Erwin motivating those soldiers following at a close 24.2%. Meanwhile, 17.2% of respondents were most moved by Levi kneeling in front of Erwin and vowing to kill the Beast Titan.

The experienced scouts being torn apart by boulders in a rain of blood mist while screaming brought back dread I haven’t felt in a while.

WHO WAS THE EPISODE'S MVP? 157 Responses

No surprise that Erwin’s actions led him to be the MVP this episode at an overwhelming 89.2%. Levi doesn’t go unnoticed either.

Erwin cemented himself as best character again after this EP even though he’s screwed.

The Beast Titan was clearly the MVP of this episode.

HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT CONNIE MAKING A PUN ABOUT THE FALLING HOUSES? 157 Responses

There were a few mixed reactions to Connie’s pun about the falling houses, but the majority 28% found it amusing and think he should bring some kind of comedy in the middle of devastation.

WHAT WOULD YOU HAVE DONE IF YOU WERE ASKED TO JOIN THE SUICIDE CHARGE? 155 Responses

Despite almost certain death, over half of voters will choose to believe in the commander to lead them and hang on to the sliver of hope of survival. A little over a quarter, however, aren’t quite sure what they would do.

Disobey. Tag team with Levi and kill the other line of titans

Asking the reason to do it and act accordingly

Believing in commander was the choice to get crushed by Zeke as it was obvious that Erwin didn't have any plans but the only way for even 1% success was to bait themselves to give Levi an opportunity to take a charge on Titans as Erwin himself confirmed that Levi is the only person who could turn the tables now.so he trusted Levi's words and chose to take all the soldiers on their own demise as everyone knew that they would not survive but if their destruction means the survival of their families and people than they are happy to die

FUCKING SUSUMEEE

i would have never joined the military . too scary!

DO YOU THINK LEVI MADE THE RIGHT CHOICE TO FOLLOW ERWIN’S PLAN OVER HIS OWN? 155 Responses

42.6% of respondents agreed that taking down the Beast Titan no matter the cost is their best chance at victory. 38.7% believed it was their only choice.

HOW MUCH DID ERWIN’S INSPIRATIONAL SPEECH MOTIVATE YOU? 154 Responses

Erwin’s inspirational speech was enough to motivate even a majority of the polltakers to giving their all for the commander.

Erwins VA is orgasmic

SHINZOU WA SASAGEYO !

This is the only way for us to rebel against this cruel world

Susume!

WHO YELLED THE BEST INSULT TO BERTOLT? 150 Responses

The move to distract Bertolt resulted in some interesting insults from Jean, Connie, and Sasha, although 68% of participants believe Sasha’s “massive pervert lord” comment was the best one.

BEST SHOCKED FACE THIS EPISODE? 154 Responses

There were quite a few characters who were caught off guard in this episode. Levi’s frantic reaction to the flurry of boulders brought a rarely-seen shocked expression that 31.8% of people thought was best, followed by Erwin’s and Sasha’s that tied for second at 22.7%.

WHAT DO YOU THINK WILL BE ERWIN’S FATE? 156 Responses

The episode ended with Erwin getting hit by the Beast Titan’s boulder attack. A majority of respondents believe this is it for the commander but some are holding out hope for his survival.

Don't die Erwin :(

I Hope Erwin finds out the truth.

Erwin Smith probably dead :(

WILL LEVI SUCCEED IN KILLING THE BEAST TITAN? 154 Responses

While Levi is one of the Survey Corps’ best powerhouses, 64.3% of respondents believe Humanity’s Strongest will be unable to kill the Beast Titan. Although, 35.7% of respondents think he will succeed. No doubt Levi vs the War Chief will be an intense match!

HOW DID YOU FEEL ABOUT ARMIN TRYING TO TURN COMMAND OVER TO JEAN? 154 Responses

We saw Armin struggling to come up with a plan this episode, passing on the leadership to Jean to come up with something. Most of the respondents at 85.1% believe Armin and Jean would do better to collaborate and draw from each other’s strengths.

Jean>Armin at leading, Armin>Jean at strategizing

Jean better leader but Armins smarter but a pussio

Well Armin was under a lot of pressure and scared af so i kindda understand why he tried to turn command to jean

Armin needs to stop being a little bitch

WILL ARMIN FINALLY COME UP WITH A PLAN TO TRY TO DEFEAT THE COLOSSAL TITAN? 155 Responses

Despite their current hopeless situation, 47.4% of participants believe Armin will be able to come up with a plan but it won’t get the results he is looking for. 37% of voters think that Armin’s potential strategy will go off without a hitch.

Eren might activate the power of the coordinate, or Bertolt will flee

THE RED-HEADED CADET HAS BEEN GETTING MORE SCREEN TIME - THOUGHTS? 155 Responses

We got some heavy dialogue from one of the new cadets. A majority 35.5% of participants believe he is just another redshirt destined to die. 29% of participants believe his focus is foreshadowing a prominent role in the future, and 25.2% voters aren’t that interested either way.

He will be not that important but he will be a lot more in the story i think

I don't care (yet)

He will live then die in the future by betrayal.

i want him dead

the red head has a shit haircut

NOW THAT THE ARC HAS PROGRESSED MORE, WHICH CHARACTERS DO YOU THINK ARE LIKELY TO BE CONFIRMED DEAD/DIE? 144 Responses

A lot has happened since the first episode. Since Bertolt’s explosive transformation and the Beast Titan’s assault of the Survey Corps, people believe there will be quite a few named character casualties. 86.8% of voters are none too hopeful of Erwin coming out of this alive, while 59% think Moblit is toast, 52.8% think Marlowe will be knocked out of the park, and 48.6% believe Bertolt will meet his demise here. The rest of characters are given a lot of faith to survive this battle.

I feel like Connie and Sasha are doomed. If it’s gonna take all the scouts power to beat colossal, I feel like they are the two who he’ll pick off first.

ADDITIONAL THOUGHTS ON THE EPISODE?

Erwin is such great and the ambiance for this episode was awesome.

It gave me all the Eruri vibes and my fangirl heart can't take it cause Erwin will surely die. It was amazingly animated and all the emotions were well portraited. Best episode of this part of the season so far

The second half I by far the best portion of Attack on Titan so far :)

Erwins voice actor did an amazing job as usual, really hope be finds out what's in the basement but it's not looking likely

MY SOLDIERS, FIGHT! MY SOLDIERS, RAGE! MY SOLDIERS, SCREAM! 

WHERE DO YOU PRIMARILY DISCUSS THE SERIES? 147 Responses

Thanks to everyone who participated. We’ll see you again next week!