#this is a VERY incomplete list bc i was trying to only include people who post sambucky content regularly

[alivedean]

anon asked me to rec some good sambucky blogs that treat sam well so a quick s/o to some amazing people who post sambucky content (very sorry if i missed anyone):

gifs&edits:

@samrogers @redwingsupportgroup @userdilf @buckywilsn @bertoyana @sambuckyrises

fics:

@glittercake @elwenyere @the-lunar-pull @burn-thatbridge @themandelorians @omg-just-peachy @yavannie @st4rlabsforever @transjoaquintorres

meta:

@serpentargo @margarethx @wenellyb

art:

@hubbynatural @haflacky

networks/source blogs:

@sambuckygifs @tfatwssource @tfatwsdaily @fuckyeahsambucky @dailysambucky

special s/o to @justsamwilson (not a sambucky blog but 100% sam content)

if anyone wants to add to this list, feel free!

[savrenim]

hi hi hi. so I just got into the Hamilton fandom, I swear I am four years late where did everybody go, and, well. I am apparently a hamburr shipper. bcs that is my life now. anyway I saw your fic ifmlam and I swear it is my favourite of all the fics I've ever read (and trust me I've read literally thousands). I love it so so much, how do you write fics like that??? I cried about four times during the whole thing, I stayed up till 4am reading it even when I had to wake up at 7 because it is just. that. good. I could not stop thinking about it for days afterwards and ifmlam has just ruined me. I can't think of listen to Hamilton without thinking of ifmlam anymore.

on to my qursttion: is it abandoned? of course it's perfectly FINE if it is. don't let anyone tell u differently, your fic is YOURS and u are amazing.

but pls I really need closure from ur fic, it has been haunting me if its abandoned or ongoing and I've read ur other fics and they are just chefskiss and thank you so much for writing them all. thank you thank you thank you, I will never be able to thank you enough for writing this fic and for everything it's done for me. I am probably thousands of miles away but I am sending you virtual jugs through a co.puter screen right now.

(don't feel pressured to reply to this or update it flam, I know how overwhelming it can get with so many messages and after a while u get desensitized to it. u can literally reply "thx. itfmlam is abandoned" and I would still be amazingly star struck. anyway has gotten way too long and I need to sleep and I'm sorry u probably won't see this so I'm just talking to myself right now but bye!!)

and thank you so so much for writing itfmlam.

aaaah hello anon!

thank you so so much???? I am so??? honored??? that ifmlam rates so highly to you, and also that you've read my other fics??????

the answer to the "is ifmlam abandoned" question is probably the worst possible one, which is pretty much "I do want to finish it, both for the folks that still want closure as well as it bothers to me have abandoned projects that are in the public eye/ already partially published, but also, it is last on my current writing projects list"

my current actually active writing projects list, kind of in order of priority, is

I'm literally three chapters away from being Actually Fully Done with the not-quite-first-not-quite-second let's call it 1.5th draft of an actual?? full?? original?? novel?? Opus which of course then goes out to beta readers and then gets who-knows-how-much edited and then maybe beta readers again if a lot does change and then a copyeditor my mom, my copyeditor is my mom, and maybe my little brother he's one of the betas but is very good at catching typos and then I!!! get to publish it!!!! which is the single thing I am most excited for!!!!!!!!! this should be closed up in the next week or two, and then take a while for people to actually read the draft and get back to me.

I really desperately want to finish my open-but-like-90%-written fic, which means we raise it up, the final chapter of to the bottom of the river bc I realized that it was kind of incomplete, and the second chapter of a buried and a burning flame because any more work there will need to wait until the author publishes the next book in the series. this should be closed up in the next month or two.

Speedwrite the draft of the second book of the Opus series so that hopefully by the time book 1 edits are happening, I have an almost complete draft of the second book. this is mostly me side-eyeing myself about taking nearly four years to write the first book, but that is solidly in part because I had so many other open projects which point 2 is about clearing that docket. this should be done in the next year.

And then just have my major projects be, at least until books 1-5 are written and published, books 1-5 of that because that is arguably the first major 'plot arc' of the series, so if I'm looking for a pause point on writing, that's probably where to stop.

There are two or three other short side projects (a weird fun second person short story tentatively titled witch-queen, a collection of four short stories Memoirs about a not-so-evil necromancer and the shenanigans he gets up to trying to rule a kingdom, working title Perfectly Normal Recipe Blog which is a collaborative project about a perfectly normal recipe blog that definitely doesn't include anything out of the normal) that will happen when they happen

There are other projects that are on the backburner -- The Numanok Files, a series of probably 12-15 short novellas about a mercenary/ bounty hunter esque person in space whose specialty is dealing with hauntings, but, like, 80% of their jobs is actually "you are effectively a space home inspector pointing out faulty wiring reacting to solar flares/ there's a weird alien fungus/ it's carbon monoxide okay change your atmosphere filters" and 20% of it is punching ghosts; there's a post-post apocalypse novel that I want to write that I know characters and general pacing and half the setting but need to work out the other half and figure out how much aesthetic I want to commit to; there's Strangeside7 aka spacerace book that is my reaction to how much I love how Redline the anime movie commits itself to "no we are about a race, like 60% of the screentime is just fully going to be an utterly ridiculous sci fi space race"; there's even a ridiculous YA trilogy that I would have to completely transplant the setting but might end up writing because the interplay between angel-physics and physics-physics was one of my favorite things in the world. and I guess the weird ridiculous technically a sequel series to ifmlam that was going to be published as original books that was basically me having fun with 'okay I fucking love star wars prequels old rotting space bureaucracy galactic republic style' except with seers and that also still might happen because it does have some of the coolest sci fi concepts and honestly I thiiiink that's all?

but the tl;dr of that timeline is I'm trying to finish a punch of projects Right Now, so that I can write books 2-5 of Opus, and then when I'm done that (which honestly, my average fiction-writing output is close to 100k a year. if I'm concentrating purely on one project, and writing books that are about 100k, we are talking four years. although my job situation is super up in the air in that period and writing might get put solidly on the backburner as I try to make it in academia, so ¯\_(ツ)_/¯) I will re-evaluate which projects go next, and that's when ifmlam is likely to come up for review.

I do not have any expectations that I will make it as an original author. I'm planning on posting all of my stuff online for free, but, like. it is incredibly difficult to convince people to try out even a piece of free and easily accessibly original work even if one has a huge following, I am a very small fanfiction author, and from what I can tell the majority of the people who are interested in my work are mostly interested in me finishing ifmlam. writing is a hobby for me, and while I'm writing mostly for me--and hence the for me bit at least for the next five years is pretty solidly going to be this series that I am deeply excited about and have sunk my heart and soul into every single aspect of--I'm human, and I don't really like shouting into the void, and I expect if I spend five years publishing to absolutely no response I will either stop writing for a while and do other things gods know my life is busy enough, return to fandom in general to write some other fanfic about whatever I get deeply into, or return to a work that I actually get response to. so ifmlam will probably start getting worked on a bit at that point one way or another. unless, of course, we are in the incredibly rare timeline in which I do make it as an original author, there are people who are deeply hyped for my original works and an actual demand for them, in which case as you may have noticed there are enough ideas there to keep me busy for a decade or two, and they will just get my full attention instead of fanfiction*. in this timeline, I will do what I was considering doing a few years ago, which is officially declare ifmlam otherwise abandoned and make one more giant chapter update which is a full and cleaned up outline of what I was going to write, interspersed with the scenes already written, and have ifmlam be given at least that closure.

*I want to make it clear that I very much love fanfiction and am proud to have been a fanfiction author and in my heart of hearts would keep writing it forever, I just also have a lot of ideas for characters and settings and magic systems and Aesthetics and I have been biting at the bit to write something that is //mine// and all mine and only mine for a while, I don't see original work as superior so much as there are a dozen fandoms that I am currently in and bursting to make content about except oops these fandoms currently only exist in my head, and I want to correct that

of course given how much as writing is my vent activity and I write what I'm in the mood for, there's a chance I'll feel ifmlam cravings before then, just... expect it to take a couple of years for an update, but also for there to be an update one way of another in a couple of years? but as for right now, I'm turning to original writing, because that is what brings me joy.

but I am really deeply honored that it brought you so much joy!!! and while I will never publish spoilers in a public place, if you message me off anon I am perfectly happy to give a run-down of my current plans for the ending, bc I know "wait a couple years and see" is not the most satisfactory of answers! and hey maybe you'll be like me and once you've given Opus a try you'll decide you like it better too, it does have Seers although they are deeply different Seers than in ifmlam but imo it's very gay and fun and at least politics on one side

[mega-taiga]

sigh. look im still getting holier than thou advice in my inbox about my donations so im just gonna say something and im gonna try be as polite as i can

but i have no idea why people are deciding to give me advice i never even asked for. like the sentiment is good i guess but ultimately it DOES come across as holier than thou and condescending bc yall making it sound like i have no idea what im doing. I do know what im doing. ive been running this server for nearly a year now. additionally, i have been paying for this server out of my own pocket, alone, for that entire time. i dont get much money as a student you know, and as more people join the need to upgrade the server increases, and its going to get to a point where i cannot pay for the server alone. the kofi is just a way for people to lend a little extra help if they want to, since people have actually asked if they could support the server in some way. i know what im doing.

i honestly cant believe people are getting SO caught up about the fact that tp commands are unlocked by donating. people have been asking us for tp commands in the server for months and we finally added them. and i personally just dont understand why tp commands are so special when you can, idk, WALK places. like the game intended. idk why people rely on these commands so much but we added them despite my hate for them because its what our members wanted and their generosity deserves a reward. you do not need to pay a single dollar for the server in order to have basically the exact same experience as a donor. the only difference is that donors have access to THREE SPECIFIC WARPS (LITERALLY ONLY THREE: HOME, SPAWN AND MARKET. SPAWN AND MARKET ARE VIRTUALLY THE SAME THEY ARE LESS THAN 100 BLOCKS APART), not just tp to anywhere.

no one in my server has expressed concerns or frustrations about the donations. in fact, people have actually expressed joy that they can now help support the server. 100% of donations go towards paying the server bill. i nor the mods do not gain ANY money, nor do we any personal gain from these donations. we’re not saying "oh if you want this perk you have to pay me money bc I'm greedy", we’re saying "I personally do not like these commands, but if you are kind enough to donate I will allow you to use them". i specifically made the warp to spawn accessible on the lowest tier for people who live very far away. the perks we’ve included for our donors is just a first draft. it’s an incomplete list. we’re going to add more things to it as time goes on. people have even brought up the EULA of all goddamn things. people think it’s a goddamn crime for a very small server to open donations, when servers like hypixel, a notorious pay to win server, breaks the EULA all the time and no one bats an eyelash. we’re not opening donations for profit. koikraft is not pay to win. there is nothing to win here. we are an almost 100% vanilla smp. we havent even opened the end yet. items and blocks are not included in the list of perks. only a couple shops at this point have been built.

the kofi and donations have only been public for one whole day. me and my mods scrambled for hours to make sure all the perks given to donors worked properly because we CARE about this server. can yall please just give us a break. just give us time to tweak it and play around with it and get this all sorted without judgement, pressure or condescension, i BEG you

[alexisrodrigues]

SFW Alphabet for Alec Holland

Bc nobody asked, but here we go (pic not mine)

A = Affection (How affectionate are they? How do they show affection?)

 Alec is very affectionate if permission is given. Considering he does not have many friends due to what he did, he will cherish the new ones he may find. In a romantic aspect, likes to cuddle, kiss on the forehead, will either sit on SO's lap or pull them to his. He will probably call to check if his SO is okay during the day. When it comes to family, he's also very caring for his parents and will call them at least once a week to check how they're doing. Not a mama's boy, but, you know, has a deep respect for her due to all the sacrifices she has made to raise him and will not waste his second chance of getting it right this time.

B = Best friend (What would they be like as a best friend? How would the friendship start?)

 He is an easy friendship starter (if given the chance). Alec is easygoing, can and will talk about basically everything and loves to listen other people's opinions on subjects he likes. As a best friend, always checks on his friends well being, tends to plan small meetings for dinner and such, likes to go to the movies with them or just stay home watching anything on TV. Can talk for hours and listen for hours, great listener btw.

C = Cuddles (Do they like to cuddle? How would they cuddle?)

 He loves to cuddle ♡ Alec is the kind of man that knows his hugs and where to use them, so, if his friends and SOs ever feel down, he know just how to hug them to make them cry and feel better afterwards. Has special way of hugging, people can almost tell him their whole lives bc of that. Is the healer kind of hugger.

D = Domestic (Do they want to settle down? How are they at cooking and cleaning?)

 Settle down is def one of his plans. Wants to work as hard as he can to gain people's trusts back and his reputation while saving money for a house, a real home, where Garou can live more comfortably and him himself. Loves to cook and does it whenever he can. Likes to keep everything clean and neat bc he is the organized type (in his own disorganization).

E = Ending (If they had to break up with their partner, how would they do it?)

 Face to face ALWAYS. Honesty means a lot to him and if he ever had to do it (as he did before), he would suggest a meeting in a private place to really talk about their break up and would do his best not to anger the ex.

F = Fiance(e) (How do they feel about commitment? How quick would they want to get married?)

 Not rushing to marry the first person he sees, but, if the relationship becomes steady and strong, would consider the idea, specially if a soul sync between him and his SO exists.

G = Gentle (How gentle are they, both physically and emotionally?)

 Always gentle, even in hard situations. Knows that people react in different ways to everything and will do his best to be part of the solution and not the problem. Treats everyone with respect, even if he's angry with them. As a big hugger, total gentle with people he likes, and even more with friends, family and SO.

H = Hugs (Do they like hugs? How often do they do it? What are their hugs like?)

 BIG HUGGER screams when you look at him. Does it everyday with his SO, and whenever possible with his family and friends. Bear hug, firm, warm and gentle.

I = I love you (How fast do they say the L-word?)

 Considering how easily he falls in love with people, if he's in a relationship where, to a level, he has a lot in common with the other person, specially regarding world view, that will happen in less than six months. If all the passion and friendship is strong and stable, consider three months in for this to happen.

J = Jealousy (How jealous do they get? What do they do when they’re jealous?)

 He is calm in nature and trusts his SOs bc he knows himself and his worth (and would never get himself in a relationship where total disclosure, honesty and an open heart doesn't exists), so he doesn't get jealous, really, but rather annoyed if he figures his SO is being bothered by someone else. Will fight the asshole off if needed, but violence is always the last option.

K = Kisses (What are their kisses like? Where do they like to kiss you? Where do they like to be kissed?)

 Slow and intense, he likes to savour every little thing in his SO. Prefers to kiss where they are by themselves, and will go for the lips first. Loves to be kissed in the neck, it drives him wild.

L = Little ones (How are they around children?)

 He likes them and they like him bc he is the awkward uncle who tells them scary stories if camping and helps them with science stuff from school. Always amazed by their honesty. Would like to become a father once his life is stable enough, doesn't care if by adoption or natural born, but feels that adoption is the most adequate.

M = Morning (How are mornings spent with them?)

 Calm is the best way of describing it. Alec usually wakes up first, showers, dresses and makes breakfast for his SO. If it's a lazy day, will probably walk around the house or apt using his boxers and sandals only. After eating, will either read a book out loud to his SO or have a book read for him, maybe watch fluffy stuff like romance movies and such.

N = Night (How are nights spent with them?)

 After a long day of work, he tends to go home as soon as possible to shower and lay down. Will talk to his SO before sleeping, asking about their day. Sleeps in cotton pajamas bc they're comfy.

O = Open (When would they start revealing things about themselves? Do they say everything all at once or wait a while to reveal things slowly?)

 If the sync is great, intense, if they're on the same page, he will open up as soon as he can, and he will tell them everything, including the mistakes he has made, bc truth and trust are important to him.

P = Patience (How easily angered are they?)

 He doesn't. No, really, like, it takes a real asshole to unbalance him bc Alec knows that anger gets no one nowhere.

Q = Quizzes (How much would they remember about you? Do they remember every little detail you mention in passing, or do they kind of forget everything?)

 He doesn't remember every single thing, but doesn't forget everything neither. Will remember what he considers to be meaningful, tho.

R = Remember (What is their favorite moment in your relationship?)

 Probably the moment he realized he loved his SO.

S = Security (How protective are they? How would they protect you? How would they like to be protected?)

 Protective AF, but not in a overwhelming way. Calls to check on them, if they're injured he'll take care of them (if it's serious, will take them to the hospital in no time). He likes being taken care of, but doesn't feel the need of being protected (mainly bc he doesn't see danger in situations that only involve him, what is a huge problem and is what got him killed in the show in the first place).

T = Try (How much effort would they put into dates, anniversaries, gifts, everyday tasks?)

 A lot. He likes to impress his SO, so even if he's short on money, he'll improvise to make dates and anniversaries special. On everyday tasks, makes sure all is in order at home. If his SO writes the grocery shopping list, he'll maks sure he buys everything. Always has his house or apt clean and in order.

U = Ugly (What would be some bad habits of theirs?)

 Not eating properly at work, not sleeping as much as he should when he has to stay in his lab.

V = Vanity (How concerned are they with their looks?)

 Not much, but makes sure he has a haircut every month. Likes to keep his beard short. Likes to dress simple.

W = Whole (Would they feel incomplete without you?)

 If you were his soulmate and like, happen to die, he would feel a hole in his chest, see the life grey and shit. Nothing would make him happy like before.

X = Xtra (A random headcanon for them.)

 Helpless romantic. Whenever possible, will shower his SO with love.

Y = Yuck (What are some things they wouldn’t like, either in general or in a partner?)

 Too much perfume, his stomach gets upset.

Z = Zzz (What is a sleep habits of theirs?)

 Likes to sleep early, but if not possible, can endure almost a day without sleeping.

Which is really fckng dangerous.