Ashie's World

Name's Ashie. Hobbyist VA, Writer, and occasional Rp nut. Traversing adulthood while living life and making the most of it~☆ Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/F1F32U1TN Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Sakuraquaify Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashie_kins Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ashie-kins.bsky.social This is an 18+ account. Anyone under the age of 18 DNI with me ☆

[ashie-kins]

Hey there~

Long time no see huh? Been years since this was regularly used. I decided to finally come back and breathe some life into this place.

I plan on using this to appreciate fanart and fandoms I'm in. Possibly post updates here and there, and maybe use it to expand on my AUs with my OCs if there's interest.

I will say, I won't be attempting any other blogs for RPing purposes. I rarely RP these days and it's only with a select few. If you want to RP with me, I'll need to get to know you first and foremost. Plus any rping that'll be done will be on Discord.

And yeah, that's it. Hopefully this place will be better than Twitter/X has become over the years. So hey, here's to 2026 and a new beginning here~

[cherryhatter-deactivated2015072]

KICK THE CAN!

Let’s play the biggest game of kick the can on the internet.

To kick the can, reblog it. I wanna see how long this can go on for.

[visibun]

the oldest reblogs for this post that i can find are from january 2nd of 2013. this can has been getting kicked around tumblr for almost 13½ years now

[drtanner]

And yet somehow this is my first time kicking it!

[valoniaart]

Galactic Spyro

[plaguedogs123]

"Your exposure to the darkness has gifted you with abilities most uncommon" -------- “Spyro, as a rare purple dragon, you can wield many abilities that others cannot.”

[ametat-arts]

spyro!!

[villainii]

Spyro The Dragon + Idle Animations

[veyz]

I just finished playing Spyro for the billionth time. It's my ultimate comfort game. There's something so relaxing about just swimming around in one of the homeworlds in Spyro 2.

[spyroforlife]

Everyone shut the fuck up

MY BOY IS BACK

ARE WE FINALLY GETTING THE ABILITY TO JUST. FLY WHENEVER. FUUCK

This probably isn't necessarily a 1:1 with what his in-game model will be but can I just point out

The wing membranes connecting further down his body now. That is such a small change but I LOVE IT because that's how I started drawing my Spyro-style dragons because it makes more sense and NOW HIS ACTUAL DESIGN HAS THAT

let's gooo. hm I wonder who the villain is gonna be for this one. I feel like maybe Red, but it could be some completely new dude. Looking forward to finding out!

[krossan]

I am beyond thrilled we got a new Spyro game!!!

[thankskenpenders]

DC X Sonic: Metal Legion continues to be the gift that keeps on giving

look at these incredible Catwomen Adam drew

[kuroiyuki96-art]

Team Dark

[thewriteadviceforwriters]

Character Flaws and Their Meanings

Impulsiveness : Acts on instinct without careful planning. Perfectionism : Sets unrealistically high standards, leading to self-criticism. Indecisiveness : Struggles to commit to decisions or choose a path. Arrogance : Overestimates one’s abilities and dismisses others. Pessimism : Habitually expects negative outcomes in most situations. Cynicism : Distrusts the motives and sincerity of others. Overconfidence : Places excessive faith in one’s skills, often underestimating risks. Stubbornness : Resists change and refuses to adapt to new ideas. Jealousy : Feels envious of others' success or possessions. Insecurity : Experiences frequent self-doubt and a lack of confidence. Procrastination : Tends to delay tasks, often leading to missed opportunities. Passivity : Avoids taking initiative and relies on others to act. Aggressiveness : Responds with hostility or force rather than reason. Selfishness : Prioritizes personal gain over the welfare of others. Fragility : Is overly sensitive to criticism and easily discouraged. Egotism : Constantly focuses on oneself and one’s own importance. Defensiveness : Quickly rejects or rationalizes away critique or new information. Manipulativeness : Exploits others to fulfill personal needs or desires. Recklessness : Shows a careless disregard for potential risks or consequences. Resentfulness : Holds lingering bitterness and grudges over perceived wrongs. Distractibility : Finds it hard to maintain focus amid competing interests. Impatience : Lacks the willingness to wait, often spoiling opportunities to learn. Perfunctory : Performs actions in a mechanical, uninspired manner. Self-Doubt : Consistently questions personal abilities and decisions. Arbitraryness : Makes decisions based on whim rather than reason or evidence. Rigidity : Is inflexible and unwilling to consider alternative viewpoints. Gullibility : Trusts too easily, often leading to being misled or deceived. Obsession : Becomes excessively fixated on particular ideas or details. Aloofness : Maintains emotional distance, appearing detached or indifferent. Intolerance : Refuses to accept differing perspectives or lifestyles.

Writing Advice for Brainstorming

Mix genres and time periods: Experiment by combining elements from different eras or genres to create unique settings and narratives.

Use "what if" scenarios: Pose unexpected questions (e.g., What if time travel operated on emotions rather than mechanics?) to spark novel ideas.

Draw from diverse mediums: Engage with art, music, or even scientific papers to inspire unexpected plot twists.

Embrace absurdity: Let illogical or surreal ideas guide you; sometimes the wildest thoughts lead to compelling stories.

Reverse clichés: Identify common tropes in your favorite genres and deliberately invert them to create fresh perspectives.

Incorporate personal anomalies: Transform your idiosyncrasies and personal struggles into rich, multi-dimensional characters.

Use mind-mapping: Visually plot your ideas in a freeform way to uncover hidden connections between disparate elements.

[prompts-in-a-barrel]

"They don't care about you. You're not a person to them. Just a tool."

"At least I'm useful. At least my life means something now."

"Means you're the ideal mark, yeah."

[prompts-in-a-barrel]

"You don't need to do that."

"I don't know what kind of places you come from, but we take care of each other here."

[prompts-in-a-barrel]

"You're supposed to report all your subordinates' injuries when they occur and ensure they're given proper medical treatment."

"She said she was fine. She seemed fine."

[prompts-in-a-barrel]

"Friends don't let friends commit treason alone."

"We're not friends."

"Do you want help or not?"

"...Right this way, bestie."

[hayatheauthor]

100 Dialogue Tags You Can Use Instead of “Said”

For the writers struggling to rid themselves of the classic ‘said’. Some are repeated in different categories since they fit multiple ones (but those are counted once so it adds up to 100 new words). 

1. Neutral Tags 

Straightforward and unobtrusive dialogue tags: 

Added, Replied, Stated, Remarked, Responded, Observed, Acknowledged, Commented, Noted, Voiced, Expressed, Shared, Answered, Mentioned, Declared.

2. Questioning Tags 

Curious, interrogative dialogue tags:

Asked, Queried, Wondered, Probed, Inquired, Requested, Pondered, Demanded, Challenged, Interjected, Investigated, Countered, Snapped, Pleaded, Insisted.

3. Emotive Tags 

Emotional dialogue tags:

Exclaimed, Shouted, Sobbed, Whispered, Cried, Hissed, Gasped, Laughed, Screamed, Stammered, Wailed, Murmured, Snarled, Choked, Barked.

4. Descriptive Tags 

Insightful, tonal dialogue tags: 

Muttered, Mumbled, Yelled, Uttered, Roared, Bellowed, Drawled, Spoke, Shrieked, Boomed, Snapped, Groaned, Rasped, Purred, Croaked.

5. Action-Oriented Tags 

Movement-based dialogue tags: 

Announced, Admitted, Interrupted, Joked, Suggested, Offered, Explained, Repeated, Advised, Warned, Agreed, Confirmed, Ordered, Reassured, Stated.

6. Conflict Tags 

Argumentative, defiant dialogue tags:

Argued, Snapped, Retorted, Rebuked, Disputed, Objected, Contested, Barked, Protested, Countered, Growled, Scoffed, Sneered, Challenged, Huffed.

7. Agreement Tags 

Understanding, compliant dialogue tags: 

Agreed, Assented, Nodded, Confirmed, Replied, Conceded, Acknowledged, Accepted, Affirmed, Yielded, Supported, Echoed, Consented, Promised, Concurred.

8. Disagreement Tags 

Resistant, defiant dialogue tags: 

Denied, Disagreed, Refused, Argued, Contradicted, Insisted, Protested, Objected, Rejected, Declined, Countered, Challenged, Snubbed, Dismissed, Rebuked.

9. Confused Tags 

Hesitant, uncertain dialogue tags:

Stammered, Hesitated, Fumbled, Babbled, Mumbled, Faltered, Stumbled, Wondered, Pondered, Stuttered, Blurted, Doubted, Confessed, Vacillated.

10. Surprise Tags

Shock-inducing dialogue tags:

Gasped, Stunned, Exclaimed, Blurted, Wondered, Staggered, Marvelled, Breathed, Recoiled, Jumped, Yelped, Shrieked, Stammered.

Note: everyone is entitled to their own opinion. No I am NOT telling people to abandon said and use these. Yes I understand that said is often good enough, but sometimes you WANT to draw attention to how the character is speaking. If you think adding an action/movement to your dialogue is 'good enough' hate to break it to you but that ruins immersion much more than a casual 'mumbled'. And for the last time: this is just a resource list, CALM DOWN. Hope that covers all the annoyingly redundant replies :)

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