#wtwa

[welcometowaltacademy]

ALL ISSUES OF WTWA ARE NOW ON AO3 - CLICK LINK!

Well...we finally made it everyone...

All issues of WTWA are now (FINALLY) on AO3!!!

It's been a several years in the making but WTWA finally has one home for all the issues. I couldn't imagine when I started this that it would take this long. And, after having WTWA removed from Tapas, I've definitely had to work through a lot of negative emotions while making this move.

But it really was all worth it. To have WTWA safe and in an accepting, fan creation environment means so much.

And, to kick off this major move, I want to gift you all with TWO things.

First, a brand new issue of WTWA has been updated with the move - Issue #255.

It's been over a year since our last update so ya'll DESERVE this one.

And second, as you can see above, we have a new comic trailer!

I feel like this new trailer really gives a great flavor of both past, present, and future WTWA. I've been working on it for way too long, so I hope you enjoy it. Please feel free to message/reply with any theories. 👀

Thank you all for your kindness and patience as I worked on this major transfer. I am so happy and proud to finally have it completed.

With that being said - WTWA IS OFFICIALLY BACK!

[rtnortherly]

Y'all, I'm going off about my BG3 character (the one from the play through I'm doing with my sister). Because this is the second time I've played a dwarf that somehow accidentally became a part time tank via the powers of weirdly high ac and it's so funny to me. Apparently I just love playing a character who will actively grab a shield and put themselves in the middle of combat as a buffer for their squishy spell caster friends.

I wasn't expecting it. I was fully prepped for our party to be a fragile mix of spell casters and dex/charisma builds (maybe should mention I've never played a druid before). But with the fact that in BG3 Druids aren't hampered by metal armour or shields, and the Spore druid class can amp their HP temporarily with the Symbiotic Entity ability, some hefty purchases from Dammon, and a matter of necessity, somehow it happened.

There're some stats I gotta respec a bit (knock an odd point off of Wis and dump it onto Con for that extra HP) and then next chance I get I might try something wild and go for that one Battlemaster feat if its an option so I can taunt enemies or something (my sister's Very Squishy glass canon of a sorcerer is somehow always drawing the most enemies) but I'm kinda digging it. It was the same with my old Life Cleric Dwarf. I like being helpful, and if that means being a wall of high AC, so be it (gods I miss the life cleric healing ability though. And how using heals healed me).

Anyway, all this because I have been trying to figure out how to draw Rhuna better, and more consistently (I've not been super happy about how I'd done it so far), and I've just been getting a wild kick out of the fact that she walked up to a goblin camp looking like this:

(sorry for the cronchy image, its likely the best I can do)

Like. When I decided to play a druid (with no research into the matter beyond the delight of Spore Druid = mushrooms), this is not what I was expecting. She's just a weirdo with a fancy hat, a cape, and a knife. Like. The number of times she'd be surrounded by four or five goblins and they'd all miss (on top of her AC, I figured using a knife instead of a staff wasn't too much of a sacrifice since this one imposed disadvantage to hit on goblins) was not insignificant.

On the hat: Yes, it's supposed to be for bards. No, she can't use it and it offers her no benefits. No, she will not be taking it off (barring that I don't find one which looks exactly the same but is actually helpful to her). Yes, it constantly obscures her eyes so she looks like she's out of a grim dark cowboy narrative. Yes, it is stupid and also badass.

Yes it spawned this drawing of her:

It's a bit off model, but I do love it anyway. For reference here's a couple screen grabs:

Anyways, I love her, she's wonderful. She'll fully wade into combat and explode people into a pile mould and will ask you random personal questions while looting corpses, or will alternatively wander off to harvest mushroom and immediately get everyone almost killed.

Also she turns into a giant badger which is neat.

[citrineburm]

Some tiny fuzzy carls I made, the genomerian Carl is for @gamebirb the character belongs to them too! He’s so tiny and extremely fluffy

The base pattern is by sugarcube cherry

Carl belongs to @gamebirb

[starkid-innit]

Starkid Innit Setlist Discussion (TTO)

Did you guys see Jaime's insta story about how she'll be in London NEXT WEEK omg I am losing my mind

Anyway it's time to talk about oregon

Here's the discussions on songs from:

avpm | mamd | avps | starship | hmb | avpsy | twisted | ani

Guys I love this show. Seriously it's just classic starkid for me - really dumb jokes but with a lot of heart <3 I love the low budget charm, I love (most of) the songs and I LOVE Rachael Soglin

What would be your absolute top choice 'it probably won't happen but I will go feral if they perform this' song?

Wagon on Fire is the only acceptable choice here we all agree that song fucking slaps and yet they never sing it?? Starkid why do you do this to us??

Also honourable mention to when the world's at stake. I'm obsessed with the mother in this show she's one of my favourite starkid characters ever

2. What would be your realistic top choice? Like you'd love to see this song AND you think they might actually perform it?

Probably naked in a lake? Like it's not a TOP choice but I like it and it wouldn't surprise me if they sang this one. However I feel it's only fair we get to see Jeff's saxophone solo live

3. Which songs from two do you think will actually make it on the setlist?

Hmm a very good question... unfortunately I don't think any of my fave songs have a high chance of being performed (wagon on fire, wtwas, independence, gone to oregon)

So realistically I think naked in a lake is the best bet

We'll surely get a Corey solo so pays to be an animal is a possibility although I'd put more money on our doors are open

Same with Jaime and lost without you, though I reckon join us and die is more likely

I don't have high hopes for anything other than those three, but tbh I'd be happy with anything from tto (as long as it's not you gotta go or dysentery world lol)

[ovomedo]

Entee klmny wtwa njek

[kairithemang0]

Agreed, WTWAS reprise is so good, especially since the father is at his lowest point. And so what do you do when you’re at your lowest? Threaten to kill someone. Monsters and Men reprise is ok, I like the line “I can show you the path but only you can walk it” but I think Jeff’s falsetto kind of ruins it. And I’m a fan of his falsetto, but I don’t think they needed to use it here.

What’s the most shocking actor range you’ve seen in Starkid? Mine has to go to Dylan Saunders. In starship, he played Pincer, a sadistic and obviously evil scorpion, and in the same show plays Tootsie Noodles, a simple yet sweet country bumpkin, then in BF goes on to play Tom, a PTSD riddled father who just wants to make his son happy, and then in Twisted, he plays the mountain of a character that Ja’far is.

Mine is probably also Dylan, Jafar is one of my favorite characters of all time. I’d say he’s closely tied with Joey Richter for me though. He’s just so good at bringing these different characters to life. The difference in character between Ron and Ted is amazing, it’s kind of hard to see them as the same actor. And Bug is a personal favorite Joey character of mine, who just wants to achieve his dreams and become a Starship Ranger. And then you switch to him playing someone like McDoon, this silly yet deadly outlaw. I think TTO really just shows Joey’s range as an actor. He plays an outlaw, an ox, and a screwy general store guy and all these characters are so distinct, which is in part to the writing but also to Joey’s amazing portrayals of them. Joey characters are just always a joy to watch, he brings so much energy to all of his parts and I appreciate him a lot for that

[karey-island]

Do you ever get a line of dialogue stuck in your head for two weeks? Well, thanks to @welcometowaltacademy​ I did! (Close ups of image and more thoughts under the cut)

Kristoff asks hard questions. But like, props to the ice bros for being ice bros and having this conversation. Like... ep 246 was just *chefs kiss* This ep also solidified something in my head that I've noticed in jacks interactions with Merida, and Rapunzel, and Kristoff lately. Jack is so good at being a friend. He listens, he cares, he remembers, he asks questions and is willing to have conversations that are kinda hard. He's also just such a pal and great to be around. (Which makes it so much MORE sad that he's so ostracized... cuz he's just SO GOOD! like, everyone would love this kid) But, yea. The fact that he is trying SO hard to reach out to Rapunzel when she's not talking to him, he just cares so much and its amazing!! They've come so far from him insisting they aren't friends to consistently calling her his best friend and wanting to just spend all the time with her. MAn I just really wanna know what Jacks response is because like... HE KNOWS how Rapunzel feels and afhavhbiugunh I just wanna know what he’s thinking

[allegrabanner]

Chapter 4 yyyeeaAAAAAAA

[babsthegingerqueen]

@welcometowaltacademy the original three + jack. had a hard time with these, as I wanted to do the main characters justice. pumpkin has put in so much work into the characterization of these beloved characters, and i wanted to make sure i reflected that. i’m still not completely happy with rapunzels or merida’s, but overall i’m content w how they turned out.

[welcometowaltacademy]

✨READ THE REST OF ISSUE #256 ON AO3 NOW - CLICK TO READ! ✨

[chiefyarts]

My full piece as a guest artist for @screamingratsnest ‘s webcomic, Where The Wolves Are! Read it here  🐺

[allegrabanner]

Heck yeah! It looks awesome!!

WIP

IM BACK WITH MY SHINSOU STAF lil scary plum ~

[jaidonschool]

Mindfulness June

Out of school and am able to refresh. Inspired by Heal Your Living, George Thompson/WTWA, and my siblings. Time to refocus on my priorities and my way.

I want to practice high levels of health in my body (food, sleep, exercise), mind (mindful, moving with purpose, CEO of my life), and social (kind, and contributing to a better world through my creative work).

In creating next steps I will focus on elegant living (balance, organic aesthetics, minimalism focused on life’s essentials), personal and professional development (service design, japanese, sharing work on social media), and enjoying (being with my friends and family).

I want to regularly deliver work that contributes to my personal brand.

I will start by publishing 3 contents this next week, and adapt my goal from there.

[thegrimzuera]

“Jim: Oh that’s right. I must’ve been describing your favorite thing about Mulan.”

[basingsesinglesbar]

Morning London Film and Comic Con set up with @screamingratsnest/ @thatscreamingrat. Come find us if you're here! Artists alley is in the gallery around the main hall!

[karey-island]

Hey  Pumpkin! Student council wanted to wish you well with the upcoming busy season!! Love you tons, hope you’re doing good! @welcometowaltacademy​