my crackpot theory about why ye baiyi let wenzhou go after The Reveal:

he did it bc it's what rong changqing would have done

How about an AU where the Agarthans created mechanical bodies to continue living eternally instead of the weird body hopping thing they do that's never explained. Like, use their technological advancement or something! Make their robot bodies look weird and detached from humanity. It would make their motivations seem more interesting.

And then give us some crest stones shoved into robots so that the Nabateans are turned against each other or whatever!

Honestly,I just want any type of story that goes into more detail about the Agarthans and Nabateans because they are the core of the plot!

got the urge to post another old art

rant time!

kpop reaction content isn't exactly new (at least as far as I know) but it does seem to have kind of boomed in the last... two-three years I think. I remember there being only a handful of relevant kpop reaction content creators on youtube, some more popular that the others, but still there weren't a ton of them around. and I guess it makes sense because kpop itself has gotten much more popular and widely known outside of just [REDACTED] and among a wider age range I'd say.

but nowadays if you look up “X group - Y title track reaction” you will find tens, if not hundreds of reaction videos (especially if its a well known group) ranging from channels with hundreds of thousand subs to small account with a couple of hundred views on their reaction videos. and I just find that so weird.

like... especially for channels that do reactions as their main (and only) content, I find it extremely difficult to believe that after a certain point there is any authenticity behind these reactions. these big reaction channels are out there reacting to damn near every relevant kpop group's comebacks (and there are a LOT of them) and every single reaction is generally positive and often very enthusiastic.

aside from the fact that logically and statistically it's impossible for someone to like every title track being released, even if they're all objectively good (which they're not), because no one likes every genre and every style of music, there is basically no creativity involved in creating this type of content which makes it very dull both for the creator and the consumer after a while.

on top of that, this type of content has created a really toxic environment around expressing opinions and criticism toward kpop groups and kpop music. I just came across a video from one of these bigger (while also being newer) creators talking about how she's not happy with the content she's been making for the past year. she said that it's extremely overwhelming trying to keep up with every comeback when everyone expects you to react to their fave's CB and after a while sitting and reacting to music videos becomes repetitive especially when you're not even allowed to truly be yourself and express your opinions. she said she can't even talk about having a bias in a group because she would get tons of hate comments and dms about ppl bashing her for not having a different bias. I can't imagine how people would react to a reaction video creator saying she doesn't like a comeback or even a certain element in the song/mv.

I used to love kpop reaction videos back when I had just discovered them and they were not as big. like I genuinely get the appeal. seeing someone who's not a teenage girl (which is what stereotypically the general public thinks kpop stans are) is pretty validating. and back then there were like 'vocal coach reacts' or 'producer reacts' etc. seeing the reaction of "experts" analyzing different parts of a song/mv was really interesting for someone like me with zero knowledge of any of the technical stuff. and I also understand that they do contribute to promoting groups and comebacks to a certain degree. but it has just gone too far, in my opinion.

idk maybe I’ve just gotten old and lost the will to enjoy the small things that used to bring me joy but I genuinely don't enjoy reaction videos anymore. most of those older 'exerpts' (except for two I think) aren't active anymore (I'm guessing at least to some degree bc stans didn't want to hear that their fave was not that legendary of a vocalist or their fave song wasn't as layered and complex as they thought it was) and instead there are just random people reacting to kpop and some of them you can just tell that all their reactions are completely faked out. Youtubers are jumping on this trend bc it’s easy (in terms of not having any kind of real substance) and gets u good views if you’re a little charming and funny.

TL;DR : everything is fake and authenticity is dead. kdjfdjf I'm mostly joking but in the end, as per usual with my rants of this kind, I don't have a specific point or a solution. I'm just starting a conversation. so if any of you have something to add or just want to chat about this send me an ask!! (plz don't reply in the comments because I want this to be on my dash so everyone else can read too.)

Gotta say, the Hazbin fandom has been the first in a while I've felt welcomed into instantly. Often it takes a while to kinda integrate into different fandoms in rp but y'all have been so nice. Thank y'all for that, I'm hyped to throw my two cretchurs at all of you ehehe.

im so lucky ;3; 💘

i still have not played engage (it's on my list, i am simply subject to student loans and the cost of living) but. still i have no idea what a sommie is. i simply know that he is a creature of the highest order and i will love him forever and ever. that is a new son boy allowed ur honour.

for the music ask game— 2, 12, 64 (blue)?

Thanks for sending!

2 - Do you still buy CDs (or other physical media)?

Absolutely, it's the primary way by which I get new music still! The feeling of holding something physical in your hands, appreciating the artistic work put into designing album covers and liner notes, and being able to listen to an album all the way through in the order the artist intended, with no breaks or ads, is something that cannot be replaced. It's a tangible tether between artist and listener.

12. Who’s the most obscure artist you listen to?

haha, that's a great question because most of the music I listen to already is way off the mainstream, given that it's metal. Hmm... I would say Criss Angel, honestly. He's a well-known persona but how many people are aware he made electronic-industrial metal (? I honestly don't know how to categorize it) in the 90s that formed a concept album trilogy about the mythology of his off-Broadway show?? It was a fairly difficult set of albums to buy back like 15 years ago when I got them but now, I can imagine it's a Herculean effort to track them down - they're called the System Trilogy. They were highly influential albums for me in middle school, and I honestly still enjoy them to this day. He's very talented as a musician in my opinion.

64. [Send me a color and I’ll post an album cover art of that color.]

Blue:

ououghgh am dying, will be back......EVENTUALLYYYYY AAA ;A;

which au I’m curious 👀

I've been very mean to the boy in both summer job au and uni au 😅

i love you tibarn fire emblem

this make up thing was originally going to be quick but then i had two days of emotional rollercoaster-ing and it has now become A Project 😩

Pro: for “fattening up The Bird” purposes, I really can’t argue with $1/box

Con: …my GOD is this chewy. Did not cook in 5 minutes. I’m Still not convinced this is fully cooked.

Ah well. Merlin’s not gonna care. Merlin don’t know pasta. To Merlin this is either gonna be “t’anks, ma!” or “EW, ma” or “tF iS tHIS?! gET iT aWAY!?!!”

Currently working on a 'wanted plots' masterpost for my canon muses (turns out I can only use 30 images so I'll have to do a seperate oc one booooo), even colour coding stuff based on whether it's good for canon muses, specific muses, open to everyone, ect. I'm using every ounce of my autism on this list, so it may take a while but when it's ready it will be glorious!!