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artbyblastweave · 3 months ago

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🔥Punisher: Last Gun on Earth?

This ask is referring to the fairly-obscure 2010 zombie apocalypse Elseworld Marvel Universe Vs The Punisher by Jonathan Maberry, as well as the two prequels following Wolverine and Hawkeye at different points in the same timeline. I've been meaning to do a more comprehensive write-up on this for quite some time, as it was a series distinct from but very visibly in conversation with Marvel Zombies, which Maberry was also peripherally involved with. The elevator pitch is that a fuckup by the Punisher during a hit on the Russian Mob results in a cold war bioweapon getting into the biosphere, eventually turning almost the entire human population, and most of the superheroes, into adrenaline-fueled 28-days-later style rage zombies. Content Warning under the cut for discussions of racism

Despite its many, many flaws, there was a lot I enjoyed about this series, and alongside Marvel Zombies it had a not-insubstantial impact on my own aesthetic sensibilities, which I think probably comes through in a lot of my zombie artwork. The first mini, Marvel Universe Vs The Punisher, is a pastiche of I am Legend, with Frank Castle in the role of Robert Neville, an infected Deadpool in the role of Neville's abnormally sentient neighbor Ben Cortman, and with a zombified Spider-Man the white whale that he's spent five years hunting through the remains of Manhattan. Before I get into the rancid shit, I'm going to talk about what I enjoyed:

While the series succumbs to all-too-common Punisher Wank in terms of his efficacy in taking down a number of the A-list infected heroes, it ultimately comes out the other side as a pretty competent piece of character work for Frank; the series is grimly aware that a virus turning most of the human population into a shooting gallery of sadistic cannibal maniacs would be something like Valhalla for Frank, regardless of his pretensions to the contrary. Moreover, it's subtly implied that Frank's belief that he's immune is incorrect, and what's actually happening is that a virus that turns you into a vindictive, dogmatic maniac with a hardwired us-or-them mindset had no effect on him because he was already like that. There are ultimately revealed to be thousands of other survivors in New York, all of whom have spent five years studiously avoiding him because they think he's batshit insane. Even zombie Spider-Man, played up as the Biggest Bad, is ultimately revealed to have retained enough humanity to protect his uninfected family the entire time, whereas Frank is ultimately painted as unrelenting genocide machine whose psychological inability to give quarter ultimately makes him worse than the infected.

From there the series extrapolated some hilarious commentary on the genre as a whole; the zombie outbreak was going on for months before reaching critical mass, and nobody noticed because the baseline levels of random street violence and superpowered brawls are already so high in these settings that nobody realized a lot of the fights were occurring for rage-virus reasons until Spider-Man killed and ate a supervillain on live television. The whole series can be viewed through the lens of the usual spectacle-bait crisis-crossover contrived-battle-between-heroes routine, distilled to its purest form and escalated to the point of Ragnarök; the art frequently deliberately obfuscates which combatants are infected and which are uninfected people fighting for their lives. In this way it's playing with the pre-existing logic of the superhero genre in a way that Marvel Zombies didn't.

Maberry knows how to use Deadpool in a supporting character role without having him eat the entire goddamn thing. It's a fun dynamic!

Unlike Marvel Zombies, which was deliberately unconcerned with logistics as part of the gonzo fever-dream aesthetic, Maberry put some actual thought into a semi-plausible model by which a zombie virus could overrun a superhero setting. The responsible mutagen is air-and-waterborne, causing people to start turning at random months after being infected rather than through bites or fluid contact, and sneaks around healing factors because the mutations it causes are parsed as improvements rather than disease symptoms. Mass swarms of infected, unpowered civilians are as relevant, if not more relevant, than the superhumans are in spreading the infection, leading in turn to a lot of Left 4 dead styled set piece co-op fights like the one depicted above, and leading to the failure state that a superhero might be able to mince human wave attacks all day but at a certain point they'll have chewed through everyone they were ostensibly protecting by doing so, even if they themselves survive. This is a dynamic that, ultimately, only Frank Castle is really capable of thriving within, because with him it was never about protecting people, just hurting "bad" ones.

Which leads to another major positive points- the series is also a lot more concerned with rendering the setting's downward spiral. Eight prequel issues depicting the superhero community going down fighting over the course of months, rather than folding like a dixie cup in a trash compactor for horror value. Dead Days is the closest that Marvel Zombies ever got to rendering that same process, and while that was a very good oneshot it was still a deliberately compact one-shot. Here you get tableau after tableau of survivors throwing down with zombies. Unlikely alliances, second-string deep-cut z-listers crawling out of the woodwork- all interspersed with the growing realization among the protagonists that this is not business as usual, the status quo is not going to hold this time, it's just the actual apocalypse.

Here's Punisher, Hawkeye, Iron Fist and Black Cat trying to hold the Holland tunnel. Here's Dr. Bong, Howard the Duck Ruby Tuesday and Hit Monkey making a last stand in Central Park. This shit unironically kicks ass! This is what I think a lot of people are gesturing at when they say that they want to see a superheroes vs zombies story.

And, on that note, if you're going to tell this kind of story, Punisher, Wolverine and Hawkeye are objectively three of the best characters to have as the viewpoint characters- precisely the right level of competence and street-level scrappiness to survive without having a prayer of turning the tables outright. "Shit, Man, this superhero war is fucked-" the comic.

One additional minor thing I enjoyed about the series, aesthetically, is that while Marvel Zombies was a deliberately anachronistic mish-mash where every character was depicted in their most visually iconic outfits from across decades of publication, This series was very specifically working with the Marvel Universe status quo circa 2010 when it was published- The X-Men in San Francisco, Red Hulk on the Avengers, now-long-forgotten Avengers Academy kids in crowd shots. It grounds the narrative in a way Marvel Zombies was deliberately avoiding, acting as a snapshot and a time capsule in a neat way.

Now onto the two big things I didn't like about this series, the latter of which sinks it really really badly:

One: Caption Cancer. Maberry is one of those authors who I like on balance but who also often lapses into Talking Just To Talk. How many times does the navel-gazey running commentary in the above excerpts double back on itself, and how much is it actually saying- particularly when contrasted with the story told by the art and dialogue alone? Either he felt a need to fill the space (bad) or worse, he thought that these were some kind of deep and compelling rumination on the human condition. In general the balance of exposition to action in this thing were.... all over the place, not always integrated gracefully. The best sequences in the book are the ones where the captions just shut the fuck up so we can watch these people clobber each other. This is not a problem the original Marvel Zombies had- one thing I like about Kirkman is that he's usually a caption minimalist, letting the art and the dialogue do the heavy lifting. You don't get a page as quiet and decompressed as the following in the entire 12 issue run of Marvel Universe Vs.

Two: It's Racist. Like, really really racist. The comic continuously lapses into extremely racist imagery with the infected, using the visual language of "primitive savage tribes" with seemingly zero awareness of the real-life groups that those tropes were used to propagandize against and dehumanize. It's one thing to have zombies that take human body parts as trophies- that's kind of a cool motif- it's quite another to have a zombified Hulk who braids his hair in an obvious caricature of Native Americans, complete with feathers. What the fuck, Maberry!

Moreover it's a comically unforced error- everything compelling happens outside of that imagery, it's adding basically nothing but an attack surface to the premise. 28 days later did this basic premise without the racism, Left 4 Dead did this basic premise without the racism, The Crazies did this basic premise without the racism, Fucking Crossed did this basic premise without using the same racist visual language, at least until after Ennis left the book. Congratulations- you found a way to make the zombies more on-the-face racially insensitive than Garth Ennis. Round of Applause, everyone. This specific issue is why I don't think I've ever brought this book up in depth unprompted, it's genuinely really gross.

Anyway, those are my unified thoughts on the Marvel Universe Vs. trilogy, hope you enjoyed.

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genshin-impact-updates · 2 years ago

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"Waterborne Poetry" Event: Take Part and Obtain the Event-Exclusive Weapon, Ballad of the Boundless Blue (Catalyst)

〓Event Duration〓

〓Event Rewards〓

〓Eligibility〓

Adventure Rank 20 or above

And complete Archon Quest Prologue: Act III "Song of the Dragon and Freedom"

※ Complete Archon Quest Chapter I: Act III "A New Star Approaches" first to get the best experience from this event.

〓Event Details〓

● During the event, the following gameplay modes will unlock in sequence: Hundred-Pace Hurling Rites, Inspiration Eruption, and Mending Painting Prospects.

● In the "Hundred-Pace Hurling Rites" gameplay, Travelers must throw Darts at Holding Pots and use the special traits of different Pots to obtain as high a score as possible.

● In the "Inspiration Eruption" gameplay, Travelers must defeat opponents and obtain Inspiring Crystals, and then use the Crystals' rupture to defeat the pesky Mythic Nexuses blocking the flow of inspiration.

● In the "Mending Painting Prospects" gameplay, Travelers must help an art conservator visit various areas and take pictures of key objects, and appreciate the composition of various artworks in the process.

● Complete the event's various gameplay modes and reach a certain amount of Poetry Gala Fervor to obtain rewards such as Ballad of the Boundless Blue, Crown of Insight, and the event-exclusive Weapon Refinement Materials.

#genshin impact #genshin impact updates #genshin impact news #official #events #yay hu tao is there my girl hu tao :)

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enden-k · 2 years ago

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4.1 livestream summary

(a bit late since i was at work during the livestream and didnt get to watch it until now)

codes:

FB8PFFHT364M JS96FEZS3P59 2T86EWGBJP6V

banners:

1st half: Neuvillette (5star hydro catalyst) + Hu Tao rerun 2nd half: Wriothesley (5star cryo catalyst) + Venti rerun

story:

archon quest chapter IV Act III + Act IV

cerberus chapter: act I - wriothesleys story quest

diluvies chapter: act I - neuvillettes story quest

events:

waterborne poetry (like in last lantern rite said, venti and hu tao find together to hold a poetry event) - several mini games such as "hundred-pace hurling rites" (darts game), "inspiration eruption" (combat challenge) and "mending painting prospects" (piecing together pictures) + free 4star catalyst "ballad of the boundless blue"

dodocos bomb-tastic adventure

radiant harvest - collect jellyfish

the peaks and throughs of life - combat event

smth tcg related i dont care about

bathing in flowing moonlight check in event for 3rd anniversary (10 intertwined fates by logging in + 1600 primos via mail + 4 fragile resin + two gadgets "portable aerodynamic gelatinous bubble generator" (u can just make bubbles) and itty bitty octobaby pet)

other:

her !!

new 4star weapons for event banners

new bosses

new fatui enemies (special force under arlecchinos command)

new areas

new tcg cards

some small changes + removal of strong enemies in ascension quests

adventure encounters system - gain encounter points by completing quests, opening chests, collecting stuff and participating in events and get commission rewards instead of doing comms (if u want)

top up reset

#4.1 livestream #livestream summary #genshin impact

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monstersdownthepath · 3 months ago

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I know you havea harbinger one of food contamination, but would one working for Apollyon who poisons wells,lives or works in sewers and spreads water borne diseases work as a good counterpart? Cholera was a major killer in the western world before water purification and still is in areas without sufficient access to it. Dysentery was lethal before modern medicine too.

Perhaps make them a sewer rat, cholera and diseases like it were spread through sewage in the drinking water.

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Waterborne disease is an untouched niche, strangely enough. There are two Harbingers which deal in poisoned water, Roqorolos and Tresmalvos, the latter of which is even associated with rats! But neither of them deal exclusively in waterborne illness or befouled water; one of Rogo's areas of concern is "fouled water" and his Obedience involves drinking tainted water, but he seems more concerned with shipwrecks and castaways forced to drink seawater to survive.

Tresmalvos is the closest to what you're aiming for, but her updated lore in Divine Mysteries paints the picture of someone who hates living in the sewers and wants to drag people down into them so she can stand atop their drowning bodies and pretend, for a moment, that she's anywhere else. Not exactly a demigoddess of tainted waters.

#asks #pantherlord4

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wangxianficfinder · 2 years ago

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Fic Finder

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1. Hi, I'm looking for two fics:

A) In this fic wen ruohan will send all the sect heirs into the burial mount. Some sect heirs died and others learned demonic cultivation and came out. Jiang sect send wei wuxian to the burial mount instead of jiang cheng.

B) This is a time travel story where wei wuxian and lan wangji time travelled to the past after attack on cloud recess. Some mysterious cultivators attacked gusu lan and they wore green dress. Name of the clan is Shen I guess. @purpleorchidzz

1B)

FOUND? If Wishes Were Donkeys by NightOwl1 (M, 82k, WIP, WangXian, SVSSS, Time Travel Fix-It, Case Fic, Mpreg, Fluff and Humor, Dysfunctional Jiāng Family, Bad Parent YZY, WangXian Get a Happy Ending, Period-Typical Homophobia, Crossdressing, LWJ and WWX Have a Breeding Kink, It’s All The System’s Fault, Post-Canon, Cloud Recesses Study Arc, Warning: JGS, Good Uncle LQR, LWJ and WWX Are LSZ’s Parents, Inappropriate Humor, Family Feels)

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2. I'm looking for a fic where LQR thinks wwx actually is LSZ's parent and asks for more grandchildren. The lan clan also thinks this is true. A little girl Lwj/wwx adopt is confused with their actual kid. Wwx gets letters calling him yiling matriarch. @napping-tiger

FOUND? The Grandmaster of Demonic Reproduction by likeafox (E, 7k, wangxian, kid fic, pregnancy kink, smut)

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3. Hi! I hope you all having a great day! I’m looking for 3 fics. Please help me. Thank you very much.

A) I only remember a scene where WWX had a talisma which can trace who are blood-related in the family. I remember wwx used the talisma to Jin zixuan which pointed who are his parent, his siblings. I remember the Sect leader Qin wants to kill Jin Guangshan because it pointed that his daughter is actually Jin’s. This is a time travel fic i think

B) Lan qiren and the elders want lan zhan to marry a girl even though they knew that lwj is married to wwx. Lwj forced to spends time to the girl. Because of insecurities wwx left lwj and isolated himself. Then I remember Lwj rejects the girl who wants to marry him, announcing that he’s married to wwx, and removing himself as the chief cultivator in a conference. After that he left his sect and went looking for wwx.

C) I hope you can help me with this one. Lan xichen can hear the Jiang wanyin clarity bell ringing. He eventually learn that the clarity bell rings differently according to the emotions of Jiang wanyin. Thank you very much

3A)

FOUND! And Time Is But a Paper Moon by sami (M, 138k, WangXian, XiChengQing, Time Travel, Fix-It, Everyone Lives/Nobody Dies, Healing, Mental Health Issues, PTSD, Hurt/Comfort, Depression, BAMF WWX, BAMF JC, BAMF LWJ, BAMF JYL, Getting Together)

NOT FOUND! I think it is chapter 57 of Debts of a Child Part 2 by Hauntcats (M, 111k, WangXian, YZY Bashing, Not Jiang Family Friendly, Angst and Feels, lots of anger, JC Bashing, not Jiang friendly, Angst with a Happy Ending, Content warning for icky spiders in later chapters.)

hey! for the most recent fic finder, i know 3a was already found, but something very similar also happens in chapter 6 of all things belong by kuroi_atropos in case the requestor is interested

3B)

FOUND! What Comes After Love by Rainbow_Horizon (T, 17k, WangXian, POV LWJ, Protective LWJ, LWJ Has Feelings, POV WWX, Sad WWX, Jealous WWX, Módào Zǔshī & The Untamed Combination, Post-Canon, Insecurity, Chief Cultivator LWJ, Break Up, Separations, Healing, Husbands, Angst with a Happy Ending, Established Relationship, marriage issues, Marriage Proposal)

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4. Tried asking, but I can’t get your ask box to load even though it doesn’t say it’s closed. I’m looking for a fic where Jiang Cheng of the future sends a very comprehensive letter back to Yu Ziyuan begging her to change the future. She goes to see Jiang Cheng at Gusu, and arrives as they’re dealing with the Waterborne Abyss. Niè Huaisang sent a fan back to his younger self, painted in his private code that says, “I was painted by Sect Leader Niè,” and calling himself a coward. Jin Zixuan ends up forming a study group with Wei Wuxian, Jiang Cheng, and Niè Huaisang on how to use fans as cultivation weapons. The Lan are spending a great deal of time copying Absolutely Everything in the library. @any-mouse

FOUND! If you only knew then (the things I only know now) by Nillegible (T, 34k, JFM/YZY, wangxian, JLY/JZX, time travel fix-it, jiang family fix-it, WIP)

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5. Hey was hopeful that you could find this fic

The most I remember was that when wei ying went to go to jin lings one month, a yuan ends up going. I'm pretty sure wei ying ends up hurt some how so a yuan ends up with lan wangji and the rest of the sects? @yilingpatriarchsimp

FOUND? Those Who Defy by qurbat (G, 31k, wangxian, LWJ & LSZ & WWX, canon divergence, found family, everyone who matter lives au, justice for wen remnants, WIP)

FOUND? To Ride A Stygian Tiger by Madyamisam for Duochanfan (M, 93k, WIP, WangXian, Canon Divergence, Time travel, Angst with a happy ending, BAMF WWX, Dark LWJ, Slow burn, Family Feels, Misunderstandings)

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6. Hi! I'm trying to find a fic I read that I don't remember the name of! It's a modern au, where lan zhan and lan xichen are the heads of a company and wei ying is a copier repair person (or something like that? Some kind of repairing) and lan zhan keeps filing complaints against wei ying, and lan xichen (I think they refer to him as lan huan in this fic) jokes about "someone staring at you for too long" not being a reason to file a complaint (idk if it's that exact wording tho). Lan zhan starts stocking the break room fridge with a red drink that wei ying likes, and the final scene is in an elevator and there is some kind of comment about his red tongue when they finally kiss (something like sucking the red out of his mouth or off his tongue or something?). Was slow burn and pining but not sure if it has those tags. I think it was a one shot and not that long but not sure on the exact length or chapter number. Thank you for your help! @toopunkrockforshul

FOUND! threadfic by saltyfeathers (Not Rated, 46k, WIP, WangXian, threadfic, chapters will be tagged individually) okay #6 is from saltyfeathers! it's chapter 16 of this ao3 multichap where each chap is a story. they're all amazing!

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7. Hi, I am looking for a fanfic where WWX and LZ get married and or handfasted. WWX does not think he is good enough for LZ and gives him a list of 7 things and LZ was like "Mark your words" and he completes the 7 things. They handfast in a secluded area? There was maybe water near them? And they maybe got caught or spied on? @abrat4u2

FOUND! Cultivating immortality by KizuKatana (E, 231k, WangXian, Canon Divergence, Rogue Cultivator WWX, Mutual Pining, BAMF WWX, BAMF LWJ, Angst with a Happy Ending, Hurt/Comfort, unreliable narrator, Found Family, First Time, novel canon relationship dynamics)

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8. hi!! looking for a fic i read a while ago where wwx was either resurrected or captured by the jins after nightless city. he's found years later in koi tower by jin ling who sends a letter to jiang cheng and he's eventually rescued. I think there was also a scene where wwx was forced to experiment on a dead tiger? can't find it anywhere on ao3 :,)

Sorry I don’t have the link, but this sounds a lot like a twitter thread fic I read a while ago. Some more details in case anyone recalls. WWX is kept by the Jin and blackmailed with the safety of JYL and Jin Ling. Little Jin Ling goes exploring and find WWX through a gate. WWX realizes that JGY put a curse of Jin Ling so he gives Jin Ling a letter to give to JC. Lans remove the curse and JC and LWJ rescue WWX.

FOUND? of all the hands by typefortydeductions (E, 51k, WangXian, Arranged Marriage, Canon Divergence, Emperor LXC, PTSD, Nightmares, Dual Cultivation, Mental Health Issues, Fluff and Angst, Dom/sub Undertones, Consensual Non-Consent, Bonding, Mutual Pining, Orgasm Delay/Denial Politics ,Improper Use of the Lan Forehead Ribbon, yunmeng trio reconciliation) Lan Zhan stops Meng Yao from making Wei Ying work on tiger corpses that is causing him to be depleted of energy

FOUND? This threadfic by @/greenteafiend1 here's the threadfic! No tigers but hopefully it's at least similar

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9. Hi! I hope you can help me find this fic. Lan zhan learned that Wei Ying had their child. He learned this when he saw a mark on A-yuan back similar to his. Thank you very much

FOUND! The Emperor’s Love for Lotus Flowers by cherrieblossoms (M, 46k, WIP, WangXian, A/B/O Dynamics, Alpha LWJ, Omega WWX, Single Parent WWX, Emperor LWJ, Knotting, Unplanned Pregnancy, YLLZ WWX, Family Drama, Family Bonding, Domestic Fluff, Family Fluff, Angst and Romance, Sharing a Bed, Anal Sex, Anal Fingering, Oral Sex, Shameless Smut, Creampie, Light Dom/sub, Light Bondage, Inappropriate Use of Gūsū Lán Forehead Ribbon, Nipple Play, Blow Jobs, Mating Cycles/In Heat, Mating Bites, Mating Bond, Soulmates, Scenting, Scent Kink, Scent Marking, Breeding, WangXian Have a Breeding Kink, Protective LWJ, Male Lactation, Belly Bulge, Love Confessions, Idiots in Love, Love Bites, Nesting, Mpreg, Rough Kissing, Rough Sex )

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10. Hey, I’m looking for a fic that I remember SO CLEARLY but can’t find?? Its multi chapter omegaverse during a war against the wens, wei wuxian is an omega that goes on to create this massive guerilla warfare faction/effort. But every time he goes into heat he goes absolutely feral and goes on a black-out killing spree. It starts with gets captured by wen chao and meets lan zhan for the first time while they’re both in captivity. Anyway lan zhan helps wuxian escape, and they both believe the other lost forever. So there’s that. I’m pretty sure wuxian gets a name/rumor about it as the red demon from yiling, something like that? Please help me find it, I’m worried the author might have taken it down, but it was so long and so good! @pisceseelie

FOUND! I Will Not Go Gentle into the Quiet Night by TriviasFolly (M, 89k, WangXian, A/B/O Dynamics, Omega WWX, Alpha LWJ, no cultivation au, Vaugely Historical AU?, royal au, War AU, Slow Burn, Attempted Rape, Implied/Referenced Rape/Non-con, Murder)

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11. hi! i'm looking for a wangxian fic: wangxian were engaged & lwj sees mme yu whipping wwx with zidian bcs he refused to break off the engagement to lwj & lwj stops her & says she has no right to punish wwx when he'll be a member of the lan clan. jyl also saw him get whipped i think

NOT FOUND! If Wishes Were Donkeys by NightOwl1 (M, 82k, WIP, WangXian, SVSSS, Time Travel Fix-It, Case Fic, Mpreg, Fluff and Humor, Dysfunctional Jiāng Family, Bad Parent YZY, WangXian Get a Happy Ending, Period-Typical Homophobia, Crossdressing, LWJ and WWX Have a Breeding Kink, It’s All The System’s Fault, Post-Canon, Cloud Recesses Study Arc, Warning: JGS, Good Uncle LQR, LWJ and WWX Are LSZ’s Parents, Inappropriate Humor, Family Feels)

FOUND! standing by you; holding on by Anonymous (T, 8k, WangXian, Arranged Marriage, No Sunshot Campaign, YZY's terrible parenting, that is., Child Abuse, Hurt/Comfort, Cloud Recesses Study Arc, Yúnmèng Siblings Dynamics, little bit of BAMF lwj too)

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12. I would LOVE to find this fic again: one shot, less than 10k, WWX does not come back. Guanyin Temple happens somehow but LWJ is absolutely brutal against his brother. Like, everything he said in defense of JGY was a rethread of how LWJ tried to defend WWX, and it ended with LWJ saying something like then I will do as you did and then kills JGY and walks away. It was righteous (as befits our LWJ) and totally a balm on that day you want to strangle LXC for being such a naive idiot sometimes. @mreisse

FOUND! Bitter Recompense by mondengel (M, 1k, LXC & LWJ, Angst)

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13. Hello i'm for a fic where wwx dies and everyone mourns for him (including wens in burial mounds) and everyone tried to revive him. @aycee0806

Is 13 the one where WWX died right at the cusp of immortality right around when the first seige was supposed to happen, and because of that even though he was dead his body didn't decay? So a type os glass casket/shrine was set up for him up in the Burial Mounds I think? Or is it some other fic? I know I've read at least one other fic with this vague premise, but either way I absolutely CANNOT remember the fic name either

FOUND? could be the deleted "When I'm gone" by qiankun_pouch. I have a copy of it. ~bluekittenfire

FOUND? If One for you, then One for us by KusakabeNAyako (T, 85k, wangxian, WIP, Canon Divergence, WN is precious Cinnamon roll, WWX is precious cinnamon roll, Rape/Non-con Elements, YLLZ WWX)

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14. I’m really hoping you can help me find this fic! It takes place during the cloud recesses study arc and lan qiren or someone uses a spell/talisman that allows the whole class to experience the pain at the moment of their death (or maybe it’s a spell gone wrong?) but the whole class gets shocked when wei ying end up experiencing getting ripped up by corpses. i also very clearly remember wei ying slamming his arm on a desk hard enough to break it while the spell is active. it’s angsty and i think the first few chapters are in lwj’s pov? it’s also on ao3 if that helps 🙏🏻 @shoalghost

NOT FOUND! To Gaze at the End by mondengel (M, 1k, LXC & LWJ, Horror)

mondengel: About #14: I forget the title and author now, but a year or two ago someone did ask to use the initial bit I wrote on tumblr as the start of a continuation, which I granted, so there is a chaptered fic out there with a rougher version of To Gaze at the End in italics at the beginning of it. That might be what they're looking for.

FOUND! The Shattered Smile by Amaranthines (M, 26k, wangxian, canon divergence, canon-typical violence, non-graphic violence, fluff & angst, eventual happy ending, falling in love, mental health issues, mental instability, mental breakdown, pining, WIP)

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15. HII!!, I was wondering if you have the fanfic where wei wuxian is going through a hard time bc of his gf jenny and lan wangji the son of a ceo who is working a sex shop to close it down also jiang cheng works at the bar-

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16. Hi mods, thanks for all you do! Fic finder request: I don't remember the rest of the plot, but WWX returns from the Burial Mounds and is using resentful energy to literally hold his body together (i.e. all the broken bones from WC/WZL dropping him in). WQ is found to fix him and she does a surgery where WWX has to pull back the resentful energy one body part at a time so she can fix it without him bleeding out. (The surgery might happen in Qinghe?)

FOUND! ❤️ three surgeries and a mercy kill by MarbleGlove (T, 11k, medical procedures, fix-it, Demonic Cultivation, Canon Divergence, Fix-It, Self-Indulgent, WWX Has a New Golden Core, Everyone Lives/Nobody Dies)

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17. Hi! I've been searching for a certain time travel Wangxian fic for a while now, and I can't find, probably cause I don't remember the name!

Basically, it starts with LW and Nie Huaisang getting into a book exchange (porn, it's very awkward at first) during LW's seclusion that leads to them getting closer and becoming friends. fast forward years later (possibly 13, I dont remember) and NH approaches LW saying that he's found a way to fix this whole mess: Time travel! LW agrees and they both get flung back to the Burial Mounds Era.

But things are a bit different. LW's body has his old scars, both the brand and the whips, but he's closer in physical age to where he should post-sunshot. This comes up later.

Anyway, LW and NH know some of the goings on that they have to prevent, but the don't have all the answers, cause the whole murder-mystery-Jin Guangyao-reveal never happened. But they do know they need to get WWX and Wens some immediate help, like money and food, as well as a better means of income than radish sales. LW, in the hopes of starting all this, creates a fake identity, dressing in simple dark clothes and using a sort of magic-glamour and large hat to obscure his face (mostly cause he thinks WWX hates him and doesn't trust him, I think) and goes to talk to WWX. He asks him to write a book about ways to help the common people deal with monsters and little cultivation things. WWX almost immediately recognizes LW, even though he can't see his face, and is struck both with immense curiosity about what has driven LW to hide and also creating this book sounds fun. So he does, and LW publishes it. He also, in disguise, visits the burial mounds a lot. WWX doesn't reveal who it is to the Wens, but he does go on about how they can trust this mysterious strange and acts very friendly and very close and Wen Qing thinks the whole thing is suspicious.

Next, NH remembers that Jin Jin accused WWX of cursing him, which led to the whole Qiongqu Path and murder of Jin Zixuan and kicked off everything else. So, they need to find who really cursed him.

LW, in disguise, asks WWX to create a curse tracker, and when asked about what kinds of curses it should work on, he specifically says the hundred holes curse.

During a couple of these disguised visits, WWX says that LW is really good with A-Yuan. LW is, obviously, missing the boy who grew up his son, but is also happy to him with his family. LW tells WWX about Sizhui, described as a child he cared for but who has returned to his family and therefore LW can't see him anymore. In another visit, (for reasons I can't remember) LW faints (gets injured??) and WWX, obviously, freaks out and demands WQ take care of the shadowing face hiding stranger. It's as she's doing that that she discovers some interesting things. Namely, a Wen brand on his chest and a fuckton of whips scars on the guys back. But all these scars are old! Like, maybe 10 years old, and so it's weird. If this was someone the Wens had tortured, his motives are not great for helping them but also, she would have definitely helped treat these wounds and she didn't! WWX promises that the stranger is trustworthy when she brings up questions, but is also professional enough to not mention a patients scars to someone unrelated.

After that, WWX finishes the curse tracker and gives it to the LW, who gives it Jin Zixun who trackes it to Su She and attacks him in the middle of a conference. LW and NH are enjoying the show and hiding the curse tracker. But! Rumors spread all the way back to Yiling, but how a Jin managed to track down the one who cursed him. Specifically the Hundred Holes curse. And WWX goes, 'wait a minute, I made a thing that did that. How did LZ know about that 2 WEEKS in advance?'

I think the last chapter, (it's unfinished) was NH and LW arranging to sneak WWX into Jing Ling's one month celebration. And WWX overhears someone who caught a glimpse of LW taking a bath remarking on all those scars. But WWX has seen LW's back, back in the Cloud Recesses, and there were no scars then. And it ends there, with WWX with some pieces and absolutely no logical way to put them together.

I have searched EVERYWHERE!! Everything I can think of!! Do you recognize it?? Could you find it?? It's a fantastic read. I love the subtle friendship of LW and NH as they try to fix the world, but not telling anyone what they're doing or why they're suddenly spending so much time together. And WWX enjoying time with LW not worrying about his cultivation getting in the way and without LW asking him to go to Gusu, but still trying to figure out why LW needs a fake identity to do it. @several-things-in-abundance

FOUND? A Narrow Bridge by FrameofMind, Jo Lasalle (Jo_Lasalle) (E, 700k, wangxian, time travel fix-it, slow burn, getting together, first time, pining, pining while fucking, burial mounds settlement days, angst w happy ending) might be this one though not super sure, it's been a long time since I read it last.

FOUND? Not to be sobered by anything(like regret) by astrobandit (deleted)

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18. Heyoo back again for the next FF~

A) Looking for a time travel fic in which WWX comes up with a cover that he knows the future because of the "Prophetic bird sh*t".

B) Everyone thinking tht WQ and WWX had something going on at the burial mounds, and WWX correcting it later on when a junior ask him about his wife.

Thanks again mods!! ~♡~

18A)

FOUND? In Eclipse by oleanderedits (G, 45k, WIP, WangXian, Time Travel, Post-Canon)

18B)

FOUND? the tragic and entirely true story of the romance between the yiling patriarch and his wife, most renowned doctor of her generation by ravenditefairylights (T, 18k, WangXian, Post-Canon, Angst, Rumors, Getting Together, Idiots in Love, Heteronormativity, Fake Marriage, Chronic Pain, Misunderstandings, Mutual Pining)

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19. Hi! I looked through your warprize compilation but couldn't find the fic I was looking for. In that fanfic, Wwx and Wq make up a plan to have Wwx marry Lwj, so that they could buy some time until the sects attacked and since Lwj was the least likely to try to murder Wwx. Wwx acts distantly, but after the mid-autumn festival, they start getting closer. Some time later, Xy invades the Burial Mounds and tries to attack a-Qing, who was out and about on the middle of the night. Lwj saves her, but is almost killed while trying to do so. Wwx had been called to Baixue temple with Wq, and, when he was there and received Lwj's ask for help, he believed it was a trap from Lwj and almost didn't go back. He felt really guilty about using Lwj and almost getting him killed.

FOUND? 99% sure this one is 💖 love, in fire and blood by cicer (E, 360k, wangxian, immortal WWX, slow burn, pining, arranged marriages) XY attack is somewhere in the middle chapters I think 🤔

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20. Hello! I hope you can help me find this fic. I remember it is in Outsiders pov (or OC’s POV). Wwx got kidnapped. Then wwx reveal his ruthlessness (of being yiling patriach) to his kidnappers. The OC became terrified of wwx and wishes he didn’t join the kidnappers lol. Then, when Lwj came to rescue wwx, wwx switch to a weak being. The OC was dumbfounded because the terrifying person became a fragile, weak, innocent being when Lwj came.

Thank you very much! Have a great day!

FOUND? pitfalls of greed by glitteringmoonlight (T, 3k, WangXian, POV Outsider, BAMF WWX, Kidnapping, Violence, YLLZ WWX, not exactly but the vibes are there, Post-Canon)

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#wangxian #mdzs #wangxian fic finder #wangxian fic search #the untamed #wangxianficfinder #long post

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‘Five babies in incubator’: HRW on danger to pregnant women, babies in Gaza

Human Rights Watch finds Israel has violated the rights of pregnant women and girls, with no end in sight.

Israel’s 15-month war on Gaza, as well as severe restrictions it imposed on the flow of humanitarian aid and Israeli forces’ attacks on health facilities and targeting of healthcare workers, have led to “life-threatening danger” for pregnant women and babies, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has said in a new report.

Despite the ongoing ceasefire, the precarious conditions under which women in Gaza are giving birth are unlikely to improve, the group noted in the report published on Tuesday, as Israeli legislation targeting the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) and taking effect this week is expected to severely limit the delivery of humanitarian relief to the devastated territory.

The group found that women in Gaza have been rushed out of overcrowded hospitals, sometimes within hours of giving birth, in order to make room for war casualties. Newborn care has also been severely impacted, with one doctor at al-Helal al-Emirati Maternity Hospital in Rafah saying that the facility had so few incubators and so many preterm babies that doctors there were forced to put “four or five babies in one incubator”.

“Most of them don’t survive,” the doctor added.

Several babies have died from the lack of shelter amid freezing temperatures.

In the 56-page report, HRW concluded that Israel — as the occupying power in Gaza — has violated the rights of pregnant women and girls, including the right to dignified care in pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, as well as the right to newborn care.

The group also stressed that two pieces of legislation passed by the Israeli Knesset last year and taking effect on Tuesday threaten to “further exacerbate the harm to maternal and newborn health”. The bills, which bar UNRWA from operating in Israel and occupied East Jerusalem and the Israeli government from contact with the agency, effectively make it impossible for UNRWA to get permits for its staff and to deliver much-needed aid to Gaza.

Belkis Wille, HRW’s associate crisis, conflict and arms director, told Al Jazeera that “despite the fact that the ceasefire could provide an opportunity for the healthcare system in Gaza to begin to be restored, because of the laws coming into effect, banning the operations of UNRWA, the reality is that these coming weeks may lead to pregnant women and newborns suffering even more than they already have”.

“The provisions of the ceasefire don’t really address any of the significant needs that are outlined in the report,” Wille added.

According to the report, as of this month, emergency obstetric and newborn care is only available at seven out of 18 partially functioning hospitals across Gaza, four out of 11 field hospitals, and one community health centre.

All medical facilities operating in Gaza face “unsanitary and overcrowded conditions” and serious shortages of essential healthcare supplies, including medicine and vaccines. And medical workers, “hungry, overworked and at times under military attack”, are scrambling to tend to victims of attacks while also addressing countless cases of waterborne and other communicable diseases, the report adds.

HRW conducted interviews with women who were pregnant while living in Gaza during the war, medical workers from Gaza, and international medical staff working with international humanitarian organisations and agencies operating teams in Gaza.

The interviews paint a horrific picture of the war’s impact on access to basic care during pregnancy and birth.

Little information is available on the survival rate of newborns or the number of women experiencing serious complications or dying during pregnancy, birth, or postpartum, HRW notes. But the group points to testimony by maternity health experts who reported that the rate of miscarriage in Gaza had increased by up to 300 percent since war began on October 7, 2023. It also pointed to UN reports that at least eight infants and newborns have died from hypothermia due to lack of basic shelter.

Israel’s war has led to an unprecedented displacement of some 90 percent of Gaza’s residents, many of whom were displaced multiple times. That has made it impossible for pregnant women to safely access health services, the report found, noting that mothers and newborns have had almost no access to postnatal care.

Late last year, Human Rights Watch concluded in a different report that Israel was committing “acts of genocide” by denying clean water to Palestinians in Gaza. It also found that Israel’s use of “starvation as a method of warfare” led to severe food insecurity.

Pregnant women have been particularly impacted by lack of access to food and water, with critical consequences for their own health and for fetal development. Many pregnant women have reported dehydration or being unable to wash themselves, the report added.

“Israeli authorities’ blatant and repeated violations of international humanitarian law and human rights law in Gaza have had a particular and acute impact on pregnant women and girls and newborns,” Wille said. “The ceasefire alone won’t end these horrific conditions. Governments should press Israel to urgently ensure that the needs of pregnant women and girls, newborns, and others requiring health care are met.”

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Not to hijack a ventpost about landback further, but since people are likely to see it in this form with this addition on broader tumblr, there are water crises on reservations everywhere, because, to keep this short and sweet for tumblr, the government. People go to rez dispos to get the real strong shit because there's nothing else to do but go hunting, go to church, watch TV and consume substances, in many places, owing to many of them still not having Internet. Any country can decide, and the US has decided, that it it doesn't have a legal obligation to provide water, sanitation, or other services to reservations, which in practice means that they have to fund them themselves, while also managing farmers off the rez leaching agrichemicals into the water table.

So where do people get water? They truck it in, if they can't fund homemade water filtration systems for their communities. This is an issue close to my heart, because I also have water the government says smilingly is totally safe now and scalpers selling me bottled, and I'm not native myself but I have First Nations relatives in law I spent formative years in the homes of who are (it's a long story that begins with one young Cree man's decision that he should be Jewish). I remember what a process going and getting water was, despite Canada theoretically better protecting their human right to it, at least as of the 2013 safe drinking water act (which, incidentally, did not begin to affect my uncle's community until quite a bit later than that).

I remember not thinking anything of it at the time because I'm from a place in Ukraine that time forgot even before there was a war related water crisis there, too.

The people who seem to be raising the most awareness about this on the US internet are Navajo, but you can meet almost anyone from anywhere and statistically they'll often prefer to drink soda to water for reasons ultimately related to that. It's like how where I'm from, to cover the taste of boiled, probably still unsafe water, we would make tea. It's like how — this is a site full of Jews, you'd all get it — it's like how parts of frum Montreal had lead and goodness knows what else water that tasted like paint that those of us who were broke all filtered and drank when we felt too ashamed to put strain on the mutual aid societies, because the city doesn't care about what happens to little Hasidic children, and they only came to do not quite enough about it, as I recall, less than 7 years ago. And they were super rude, actually. I know because I answered the door.

And that kind of treatment does affect people, right, it does. I have a caffeine addiction I've had from the womb, which I can never quite kick because if I do my brain won't function correctly. I distinctly remember sippy cups being full not of water but of weak tea. Caffeine was literally formative to the construction of my brain. A lot of little native kids get the same addiction from sodas, which are terrible for you and cause obesity and heart disease, but at least they won't give you waterborne diseases while you're pregnant. At least they won't kill your children before they're even here.

And they're cheaper than water.

One of the best things you can do that will have a tangible impact on people, especially on children, women and the elderly, is to try to make it less onerous to get clean water to live. You can give water to tribal food banks, and affected communities will often have initiatives about this already, which you can specifically and directedly assist with. The Colorado River basin has the Water&Tribes initiative, for example.

If you don't know how to help and don't know what to trust to give to, it's always a moral good to try to help with water.

"*X country* should colonize the US! Please nuke the US!"

You all will do anything to not give us our land back huh

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Between the Rubble and the Regime *** New Podcast Release! Listen by subscribing to Insight Myanmar wherever you get your podcasts! *** “We get calls consistently throughout the day, asking people, asking, ‘Can you help find these people? Here’s their name, here’s their photo,’ and in some cases, we have found their bodies,” says Meredith Bunn, founder of Skills for Humanity (SFH). “There are just a lot of people who are missing but still lying next to a dead body... The number of missing is incalculable.” Bunn joins Insight Myanmar to discuss the staggering humanitarian crisis unfolding in Myanmar following the massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake. Beyond the unimaginable devastation, this disaster struck in the shadow of an ongoing conflict, further deepening the suffering of civilians already displaced and traumatized by years of military violence. Bunn, who has operated in Myanmar for years, offers both a ground-level view of the devastation and a scathing critique of the international response—particularly the risk of funneling aid through the military junta. It is hard to describe the scope of the disaster. Entire towns, like those across Inle and Sagaing, have been reduced to rubble. Medical facilities are either destroyed or overwhelmed. Access to clean drinking water, food, and shelter is severely limited. In Mandalay, which received a large influx of internally displaced persons (IDPs) prior to the earthquake, the combination of overcrowding and infrastructure collapse has created a disaster within a disaster, with concerns about outbreaks of cholera, giardia, and other waterborne diseases. Bunn paints a harrowing picture of her teams’ efforts to rescue the trapped and treat the wounded and recover the dead. Many buildings have collapsed entirely, leaving survivors buried alive. Makeshift rescue missions are underway with whatever tools are at hand—ropes, gloves, even bare hands. In some areas, volunteers have recruited hundreds of additional helpers just to lessen the physical and emotional burden. But they are racing against time. http://dlvr.it/TJv9R6

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Understanding the Role of Water Borne Fluorescent Road Marking Paint in Safer Highways

Road safety is a critical concern in the UAE, where highways experience high-speed traffic daily. Proper road markings are essential for guiding drivers, especially during challenging conditions such as poor lighting or harsh weather. Among the innovations in road marking technologies, water borne fluorescent road marking paint has emerged as a game-changer. Its eco-friendly properties and superior visibility under various conditions make it an indispensable solution for safer highways.

In this blog, we will explore the unique characteristics of water-borne fluorescent paints, their applications, and how they are transforming road safety in the UAE.

What is Water Borne Fluorescent Road Marking Paint?

Water-borne fluorescent paint is a type of road marking paint that uses water as a solvent instead of traditional solvents like acetone or toluene. It is designed to provide high visibility under different lighting conditions, particularly under ultraviolet light or in low-light environments.

Key Features

Eco-Friendly Composition: Water-based formulation minimizes harmful emissions.

High Visibility: Fluorescent pigments offer enhanced brightness, making markings visible from a distance.

Durability: Resistant to wear and tear from traffic and weather.

Quick Drying: Ensures minimal disruption during application.

Why is Water Borne Fluorescent Road Marking Paint Important?

The role of waterborne fluorescent road marking paint in road safety cannot be overstated. Here are some of the key reasons why it has become an essential component in highway infrastructure:

1. Enhanced Visibility

Fluorescent pigments in the paint reflect light effectively, ensuring markings remain visible during the day, at night, and even in adverse weather conditions.

This high visibility reduces the risk of accidents, particularly in high-speed zones.

2. Eco-Friendly Solution

Unlike traditional solvent-based paints, water-borne paints release fewer volatile organic compounds (VOCs), reducing their environmental impact.

Their eco-friendliness aligns with the UAE’s sustainability goals.

3. Cost-Effective and Durable

Long-lasting performance reduces the need for frequent reapplications.

Durable under harsh weather conditions, making it suitable for the UAE’s hot climate.

4. Safety in Challenging Conditions

Water borne fluorescent road marking paint is ideal for areas with poor lighting or where visibility is crucial, such as sharp turns, pedestrian crossings, and high-speed zones.

Applications of Water Borne Fluorescent Road Marking Paint in the UAE

1. Highways and Expressways

The high visibility of fluorescent road marking paint ensures safe navigation for drivers at high speeds.

It helps highlight lane divisions, exit ramps, and hazard zones.

2. Urban Roads

Clear and bright road markings enhance safety in busy urban areas, especially during nighttime.

3. Pedestrian Crossings

Fluorescent markings increase pedestrian safety by making crossings more visible to drivers.

4. School Zones and Residential Areas

These areas benefit from the eco-friendly nature of the paint while ensuring safety for children and residents.

5. Temporary Markings

The quick-drying property makes it ideal for temporary markings during construction or road repairs.

The Science Behind Fluorescent Road Marking Paint

Fluorescent Pigments

These pigments absorb light and re-emit it, making the markings appear brighter.

They are particularly effective under ultraviolet light, enhancing visibility during dawn, dusk, and nighttime.

Water-Based Formulation

The use of water as a solvent eliminates harmful fumes, making the paint safer for applicators and the environment.

The formula ensures quick adhesion to the road surface and rapid drying.

The Role of Reliable Manufacturers and Suppliers

Importance of Choosing a Trusted Manufacturer

A reliable fluorescent road marking paint manufacturer in UAE ensures consistent quality and adherence to safety standards.

High-quality paint reduces maintenance costs and enhances road safety.

Suppliers in the UAE

Working with dependable water borne fluorescent paint suppliers in UAE guarantees timely delivery and proper application guidance.

Key Considerations

Product Quality: Ensure the paint meets international safety and performance standards.

Customization: Look for manufacturers offering solutions tailored to the UAE’s specific needs.

Application Expertise: Partner with companies experienced in applying water borne fluorescent road paint to achieve optimal results.

Benefits of Water Borne Fluorescent Paint in the UAE

1. Aligning with Sustainability Goals

The UAE is committed to reducing its carbon footprint, and eco-friendly road marking solutions play a significant role in achieving this.

2. Adaptability to Harsh Weather

The durable nature of water borne road marking paint ensures it performs well under extreme heat and humidity.

3. Improved Traffic Management

Fluorescent markings make it easier for drivers to navigate complex intersections, roundabouts, and multi-lane highways.

4. Long-Term Savings

Fewer reapplications and reduced maintenance costs make it a cost-effective choice for large-scale road projects.

Market Trends and Innovations

The demand for water borne fluorescent road marking paint in the UAE is increasing due to advancements in technology and a growing focus on road safety.

Recent Innovations

Integration with smart traffic systems for real-time monitoring.

Development of paints with higher reflectivity for better performance in diverse conditions.

Future Outlook

Continued investment in smart city projects will drive the adoption of high-performance road marking solutions.

The UAE’s emphasis on eco-friendly infrastructure will further boost the use of water-borne paints.

How to Choose the Right Fluorescent Paint Solution

1. Evaluate Manufacturer Credentials

Partner with a fluorescent road marking paint manufacturer in UAE known for quality and reliability.

2. Check Environmental Compliance

Ensure the paint meets eco-friendly standards and aligns with the UAE’s sustainability goals.

3. Consider Application Requirements

Look for paints that are quick-drying and suitable for the specific road marking needs.

Conclusion

Water-borne fluorescent road marking paint is revolutionizing road safety in the UAE, offering unmatched visibility, durability, and eco-friendliness. From highways to urban roads, its applications are diverse, ensuring safer navigation for drivers and pedestrians alike.

For innovative solutions that meet the highest standards of quality and performance, Prismo is a trusted name in the UAE. Contact us to explore our range of water-borne fluorescent road marking paints designed to transform road safety across diverse environments.

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risk-of-being-free · 1 year ago

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The Benefits of Using Waterborne Traffic Paint for Crosswalks and Pedestrian Zones

Waterborne traffic paint offers significant benefits for crosswalks and pedestrian zones, enhancing safety and visibility for pedestrians and motorists alike. Its quick drying time ensures minimal disruption to traffic flow during application, allowing for efficient marking of crosswalks and pedestrian lanes. The high durability and resistance to wear and tear make it ideal for high-traffic pedestrian areas, ensuring long-lasting visibility and reducing the frequency of repainting. Additionally, traffic paint is environmentally friendly, containing lower levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) compared to solvent-based paints, thereby reducing air pollution and promoting a healthier environment for pedestrians. Overall, the use of traffic paint for crosswalks and pedestrian zones improves safety, minimises maintenance costs, and supports sustainability efforts in urban areas.

The Impact of Waterborne Traffic Paint on Pedestrian Zones

Waterborne traffic paint significantly improves visibility in crosswalks and pedestrian zones, enhancing safety for pedestrians and motorists. The bright, reflective properties of waterborne paint ensure that crosswalks and pedestrian lanes are clearly visible, especially during low light conditions or adverse weather, reducing the risk of accidents and promoting pedestrian safety.

The Efficiency of Quick-Drying Waterborne Traffic Paint

One of the key advantages of waterborn traffic paint is its quick drying time, which minimises disruption to traffic flow during application. Crosswalks and pedestrian zones can be marked efficiently without prolonged road closures, allowing for uninterrupted traffic movement and minimising inconvenience to motorists and pedestrians.

Waterborne Traffic Paint's Extended Lifespan

Waterborne traffic paint offers exceptional durability, withstanding heavy traffic and environmental factors for an extended period. Crosswalks and pedestrian lanes marked with waterborne paint maintain their visibility and integrity for an extended period, reducing the frequency of repainting and minimising maintenance costs over time.

The Eco-Friendly Advantages of Waterborne Traffic Paint

Waterborn traffic paint is environmentally friendly, containing lower levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) compared to solvent-based paints. By using waterborne paint for crosswalks and pedestrian zones, cities and municipalities can reduce air pollution and minimise their environmental impact, contributing to sustainability efforts and promoting healthier urban environments.

The Cost-Effectiveness of Waterborne Traffic Paint

While waterborn traffic paint may have a slightly higher initial cost compared to solvent-based paints, its long-term benefits outweigh the initial investment. The durability and longevity of waterborne paint result in fewer maintenance cycles and reduced labour costs, ultimately saving money for municipalities and transportation departments in the long run.

Waterborne Paint's Compliance with Road Marking Standards

Waterborn traffic paint meets regulatory requirements and industry standards for road markings, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and guidelines. Using waterborne paint for crosswalks and pedestrian zones helps municipalities and transportation agencies adhere to established standards, promoting consistency and uniformity in roadway markings.

The Aesthetic Impact of Traffic Paint

The use of waterborn traffic paint enhances the aesthetics of crosswalks and pedestrian zones, contributing to the overall attractiveness of urban environments. Well-marked crosswalks and pedestrian lanes not only improve safety but also contribute to community satisfaction, enhancing the quality of life for residents and visitors alike.

Conclusion

The utilisation of waterborne traffic paint for crosswalks and pedestrian zones offers a multitude of benefits that significantly enhance safety and functionality. Its bright and reflective properties ensure heightened visibility, particularly in challenging conditions such as low light or adverse weather, reducing the likelihood of accidents and promoting pedestrian safety. Moreover, the durability and long-lasting nature of waterborne paint minimise the need for frequent repainting, resulting in cost savings and reduced maintenance efforts for municipalities and transportation departments. Additionally, the environmental sustainability of traffic paint, with lower levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), aligns with green initiatives and promotes healthier urban environments. By embracing traffic paint, communities can create safer and more efficient pedestrian spaces while contributing to overall sustainability and enhancing the quality of urban living.

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vijay34 · 11 days ago

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Global Bio-Based Coatings Market Analysis: Key Players and Innovations

Environmental Regulations and Consumer Preferences Fuel Growth in the Bio-Based Coatings Market.

The Bio-Based Coatings MarketSizewas valued at USD 12.7 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 29.4 billion by 2032 and grow at a CAGR of 9.75% over the forecast period 2024-2032.

The bio-based coatings market is experiencing rapid growth due to an increasing demand for environmentally friendly, sustainable alternatives to conventional coatings. Bio-based coatings are derived from renewable resources and are designed to replace petroleum-based chemicals traditionally used in the production of coatings for various applications, including automotive, construction, packaging, and furniture. These coatings not only offer the same high performance as traditional options but also reduce environmental impact by lowering carbon footprints and promoting sustainability. With growing awareness of climate change and the demand for green building materials, the bio-based coatings market is poised for continued expansion.

Key Players in the Bio-Based Coatings Market:

The Key Players are Stora Enso OYJ, AkzoNobel N.V., Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd., PPG Industries, Sherwin-Williams Company, Bioweg and Ginkgo Bioworks, Dow, and BASF SE, DSM Coating Resins, Nanotechnology & Other Players.

Future Scope:

The bio-based coatings market is expected to witness significant growth as industries and consumers increasingly prioritize sustainable products. As environmental regulations tighten and demand for eco-friendly alternatives rises, bio-based coatings will continue to be adopted in sectors such as automotive, construction, and packaging. Furthermore, the shift toward sustainable manufacturing practices will encourage companies to invest in bio-based formulations that meet both performance and environmental standards. The development of new bio-based raw materials, such as plant-based oils and resins, will further expand the market's potential. Increased government support for green initiatives and sustainable product innovation will also contribute to the market's growth.

Emerging Trends:

The bio-based coatings market is experiencing several emerging trends, particularly driven by the increasing focus on sustainability and eco-friendly solutions. One of the key trends is the shift toward bio-based resins made from renewable raw materials, such as plant oils, starches, and sugars. These resins offer excellent performance in terms of durability and adhesion while reducing dependency on petrochemicals. Additionally, innovations in waterborne bio-based coatings are gaining traction due to their low VOC emissions and minimal environmental impact. There is also a growing interest in bio-based coatings for use in the packaging industry, driven by the demand for recyclable and biodegradable materials. Companies are increasingly investing in research and development to create new formulations that combine sustainability with high-performance characteristics.

Key Points:

The bio-based coatings market is growing due to rising demand for sustainable, environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional coatings.

Key players include AkzoNobel, PPG Industries, BASF, Sherwin-Williams, Axalta Coating Systems, Valspar, and Cargill.

The market’s future growth is driven by increasing regulatory pressures for eco-friendly products and the expanding use of bio-based coatings in automotive, construction, and packaging sectors.

Emerging trends include the development of bio-based resins from renewable raw materials, waterborne coatings with low VOCs, and bio-based coatings for packaging applications.

Innovations in bio-based coating formulations are enhancing the performance and environmental benefits of these coatings, positioning them as viable alternatives to conventional products.

Conclusion:

The bio-based coatings market is on a trajectory of strong growth as sustainability becomes a top priority across industries. With key players investing in research and development of innovative, eco-friendly formulations, the demand for bio-based coatings is expected to continue rising. The market’s expansion will be fueled by the shift towards greener building materials, more sustainable manufacturing processes, and regulatory pressures for reduced environmental impact. As advancements in technology and bio-based raw materials continue to emerge, bio-based coatings are set to become a mainstream choice for consumers and industries seeking both high performance and environmental responsibility. Companies that lead the charge in this space by developing and promoting sustainable coating solutions will be well-positioned for success in the coming years.

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walkingghotst · 26 days ago

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Europe Kaolin Market Emerging Technologies and Industry Growth 2028

The Europe Kaolin Market is expected to reach US$ 1,560.5 million by 2028 from US$ 1,233.5 million in 2021 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 3.4% from 2021 to 2028.

EUROPE KAOLIN MARKET SEGMENTATION

By Country

Germany

France

Italy

Russia

Rest of Europe

Company Profiles

American Elements

BASF SE

Burgess Pigment Company

Imerys S.A.

Sibelco

Thiele Kaolin Company

LB MINERALS, Ltd.

VENETA MINERARIA S.p.a.

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Strategic insights for the Europe Kaolin market deliver a comprehensive, data-driven analysis of the industry landscape, encompassing current trends, key players, and regional dynamics. These insights provide actionable recommendations, enabling businesses to stand out by identifying untapped market segments or crafting unique value propositions. By leveraging data analytics, stakeholders—including investors, manufacturers, and others—can anticipate market shifts and adapt proactively. A forward-looking perspective is critical, helping stakeholders prepare for future developments and position themselves for sustained success in this rapidly evolving region. Ultimately, well-crafted strategic insights empower decision-makers to drive profitability and achieve their business goals within the competitive kaolin market.

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Key Drivers of Europe Kaolin Market Growth:

Growing automotive industry.

Increasing application of kaolin in the paper industry.

Challenges to Europe Kaolin Market Growth:

Digitalization trends.

Stringent government policies.

Kaolin in the Paper Industry:

Enhances paper properties such as ink absorption, ink pigment holdout, low linting tendency, and roughness.

Improves printability and overall quality of paper.

Used as a coating to provide smooth texture, brightness, and better opacity.

Rising demand for paper in packaging, driven by the growth of the e-commerce industry.

According to UNCTAD, global e-commerce sales reached US$ 25.6 trillion in 2018, an 8% increase from the previous year.

Approximately 1.4 billion people shopped online in 2018.

Print media also contributes to the demand for paper, further boosting kaolin applications.

Kaolin in the Automotive Industry:

Used in manufacturing rubber-made components and parts.

Applied in waterborne paints and coatings for automobile bodies and surfaces.

Growing global automotive industry drives demand for kaolin-based products.

Impact of COVID-19 on the Europe Kaolin Market:

France, the UK, and Russia were among the worst-hit countries in Europe.

Temporary disruptions in industrial operations and supply chains.

Construction industry faced challenges due to material shortages and supply chain disruptions.

Automotive production was halted temporarily, reducing demand for kaolin.

Market Recovery Outlook:

Industries are gradually recovering as COVID-19 restrictions ease.

Demand for kaolin depends on the evolution of the pandemic, vaccination progress, and economic revival.

Recovery is expected to drive renewed growth in the kaolin market.

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Protective Coating Resins Market Global Opportunity Analysis & Industry Forecast, 2024–2030

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Report Coverage

The report: “Protective Coating Resins Market — Forecast (2024–2030)”, by IndustryARC, covers an in-depth analysis of the following segments of the Protective Coating Resins Industry.

By Formulation — Water-Borne, Solvent Borne, Powder

By Type — Epoxy, Alkyd, Acrylic, Polyurethane, Vinyl, Others

By End Use — Automotive, Aviation , Industrial, Oil & Gas, Marine, Building & Construction, Textiles, Others.

By Geography — North America, South America, Europe, APAC, RoW.

Key Takeaways

Asia-Pacific dominates the Protective Coating Resins Market owing to increasing demand of applications from various end use such as automotive, aviation and Others.

The growing popularity anti-corrosive coatings, is likely to aid in the market growth of Protective Coating Resins Market

will increase the market demand for Protective Coating Resins Market in the near future.

COVID 19 pandemic will create hurdles for the Protective Coating Resins Market.

Protective Coating Resins Market Segment Analysis — By Formulation

Water Borne segment holds the largest share in the Protective Coating Resins Market. Water-borne coatings are based on emulsifying the binder, pigments, and additives with water. Single-component emulsion coatings are used to form films by solvent evaporation. To use a waterborne coating, a spray application equipment designed for waterborne coatings is required. The spray guns have to be designed with corrosion resistant materials, such as plastic or stainless steel. To use a waterborne coating, a spray application equipment designed for waterborne coatings is required. The spray guns have to be designed with corrosion resistant materials, such as plastic or stainless steel.

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Protective Coating Resins Market Segment Analysis — By Type

Epoxy segment holds the largest segment in the Protective coating resins market due to their low volatility and unmatchable corrosion protection properties. The rising demand of environmentally friendly or volatile organic compounds (VOCs)-free protective coating resins in countries such as Germany and France are expected to drive this market. Whereas Epoxy Resin Coating is also used for coating for inner and outer surface of concrete and metal tanks. We use these coatings for the more effective and high strength of the surface. These are available in different quantity packaging. It is high in demand due to unique features like long life, water resistant and non-toxic in nature. They can be easily applied. It is an aesthetic and protective epoxy resin coating which has been specifically developed to meet the ‘In service’ protection of concrete, metal, and Others.

Protective Coating Resins Market Segment Analysis — By End Use Industry

Automotive sector has been the primary market for Protective Coating Resins Market. Epoxy-based coating technology was introduced in the vehicle production process 30 years ago, providing great advantages in preventing rust and corrosion on vehicles’ body and key metal parts. In addition to the use in corrosion-resistant paints, epoxies are used in other key applications of the automotive manufacturing industry because of properties such as heat resistance, adhesion and mechanical strength. automotive designers are developing new applications, such as components of electric/hybrid vehicles, parts for suspension systems, drive shafts, various kinds of load-bearing structures of car bodies, and others which will drive the market growth for protective coatings resins market.

Protective Coating Resins Market Segment Analysis — Geography

APAC dominated the Protective Coating Resins Market with a share of more than xx%, followed by North America and Europe. The economy of APAC is mainly influenced by the economic dynamics of countries such as China and India, but with growing foreign direct investment for economic development of South East Asia, the current scenario is changing. Countries in South East Asia are witnessing high growth in the aviation and automotive industriesAccording to OICA, APAC automotive sales witnessed a growth of over 6.52% during 2012–2018, with South East Asian countries having huge potential to grow.

Protective Coating Resins Market Drivers

Growing demand in various end use

Protective coating resins is used in various end use such as aviation, automotive, shipbuilding, construction and many others. The role of epoxy resins is to provide superior adhesion to metal and resistance to corrosive agents. Furthermore, epoxy enables the application of a thin, uniform coating directly onto the metal, even in very small spaces and cavities, creating a uniform texture. Epoxy resins are not only used in the automotive sector. Railways apply epoxies to replace steel in gear casings and other parts in order to reduce weight and improve service life by preventing damage from debris or corrosion. Epoxy provides excellent corrosion resistance that reduce the need for repair and maintenance in boats

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Implementation of Stringent Environment Regulations

Implementation of stringent environment regulations towards using eco-friendly coating is driving the demand for protective coating resins market. Protective and industrial coatings cover the vast majority of the surfaces we touch, lean against and walk past in our daily lives. Less awareness of this, is the fact that some of these coatings use solvents that emit Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), which pollute the air we breathe. Switching to eco-friendly waterborne coatings is, therefore, a major trend in the coatings market, and providing the products that can facilitate these alternative formulations — while providing improved functionality and better performance — is one of the many ways in which it is actively contributing to building a more environmentally friendly world.

Protective Coating Resins Market Challenges

High Price raw Material

Raw materials, in the form of individual chemical constituents that are incorporated into paints and coatings, represent an exceptionally diverse and vitally important sub-set of the overall specialty chemicals industry. They may either be added to a paint or coatings formulation during the product manufacturing process — or, in the case of multiple-component coatings systems — may be used to make coating components intended to be combined in the field to produce reactive, limited pot life products. Coatings raw materials can be grouped into four broad categories of chemical constituents: Resins, Pigments, Solvents, Additives. So, due to the high price of raw material the end product rate becomes higher

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Impact of COVID 19

The rapid spread of coronavirus has had a major impact on global markets as, major economies of the world are completely lockdown due to this pandemic. Because of this major lockdown, suddenly all the consumer market has started to show zero interest towards purchasing any goods. One of the major difficulties, market is facing are the shutdown of all kinds of international transportation. Global crisis for all sectors including shipping, which was hit by slowing demand in goods’ production and exports had slowdown the market for protective coating resins.

Market Landscape

Technology launches, acquisitions and R&D activities are key strategies adopted by players in the Protective Coating Resins Market. In 2019, the market of Protective Coating Resins Market has been consolidated by the top five players accounting for xx% of the share. Major players in the Protective Coating Resins Market are The Dow Chemical, Momentive Specialty Chemicals, Royal DSM, BASF, Arkema, Cytec Coating Resins, Electrolube, Alberdingk Boley Inc., Brenntag Specialties Inc., among others.

Acquisitions/Technology Launches

In July 2019, Arkema completed the acquisition of ArrMaz, a global leader in specialty surfactants for crop nutrition, mining and infrastructure markets. The acquisition of this profitable, resilient and low capital-intensive business, which has an accretive impact from the first year, is another milestone in Arkema’s growth journey towards specialties that contributes to further reinforcing the Group’s profile.

Key Market Players:

The Top 5 companies in Protective Coating Resins Market are:

The Dow Chemical Company

Koninklijke DSM N.V.

Brenntag Specialties Inc.

Momentive Specialty Chemicals

BASF SE

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