The Great Steam Golem

HIATUS.An ask / RP blog for The Great Steam Golem. Main fandom is League of Legends. Willing to RP with any fandom and OCs! Dating and Match Making Service is currently automated. On-site Fleshling Compatibility Service will be available as events. Time and Location will be announced beforehand! Tracking tags: askthetrollgolem, askblitzcrankthesteamgolem Avatar icon by Shanasae.

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Nothing fancy to say. I’m not gonna hold the name hostage, so if there’s someone that wishes to use that lengthy name I had chosen, feel free, as its now open!

If you still wish to talk to me in some form, you can find my contact info in some of the previous posts if you would like to dig around.

Otherwise, my personal blog is @trollthecarry. You can find me there too.

I have said it so many times before. Thank you! Now I’ll lay this blog to rest.

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Blitz RP Post Mortem

My last post for this place for awhile.

I'd like to thank you all once again for the support. It's been a ride. I wanted to take some time to look at what I think went right, and what could be better if returning to RPing. Bear in mind these are observations by me, and what I had thought of as I progressed in interacting and talking with people. These are honest thoughts, and will contain some good and bad! With the New Year approaching, I wanted to go ahead and let it all out before I take off from this blog for a long time. 

So what went right?

1. I believe I was able to capture Blitzcrank's essence well. I had a goal to make sure he was curious, make sure he was inquisitive, and overall, make sure he would approach people in a manner that would be, robotic, but not typically robotic. Ask a question, make a gesture, and stand there. Process the thought. USE CAPITALS TO EXPRESS ROBOTIC TONE. This wasn't a yell. This was to express tone, though I had a few that were confused by this.

2. Use logic. I believe I got this one down. He would use what he learned and what he knew to assess a situation, and ask questions based on what he knew, or something he did not know. He showed hints of illogical actions at times, but they were used in manners of imitation / out of learning from others. 

3. Make him learn. Throughout the course of my writing Blitzcrank, I wanted to show he was learning about thoughts and emotions. I think I was able to put down some of that with solo writing and a few interactions. I don't think I got to explore this one as much as I wished.

4. Matchmaking. I did my best on these, whenever I had matchmaking events. I enjoyed them, and I enjoyed each response that came after as well! These were fun. However, this ties into the beginnings of what I believe, wasn't so great.

What could be worked on?

1. Since we just pointed out matchmaking, we'll go into why matchmaking also was a failure. Perhaps it was my own failure to let people know that I would only do matchmaking in certain circumstances or events. Perhaps people didn't read the profile. Either way, I would get matchmaking questions outside of the given times, and a good chunk of asks I had to send back, or even ignore. I didn't want to burn out on these questions. And there's only so much I can do for each match. Sometimes, it got hard to make matches due to conflicting opinions, or the person who asked didn't seem to have any deep interactions with a few particular people. But now why would I ignore some asks? Well this ties into a second point.

2. Effort and content. Some asks in my askbox didn't quite hit the mark in terms of what I was looking for. I'm going to put in effort to try and answer asks and reply to RP. What I got often was one line asks or questions without effort or creativity. Yes, it means I was selective, and I did say it in my profile that I would be selective. I was looking to make meaningful responses and interactions. If you don't put any thought into what you're asking me, I would most likely not answer (and yes, there were the occasional dropped asks, but those were fixed when approached / having approached someone). A Hi wasn't going to get you anywhere. Asking me the repeated question of "Do you like Orianna?" Or "Can you match me with X?" wasn't going to get you anywhere. If you did a greeting, with a description of setting or the expression and gesture of the character, I think you've got something going. I expect short ones in prompts,  but if its not a prompt and I saw something with little effort, I'm sorry. I... just couldn't. 

3. "I don't know how to RP with you." Also ties into effort. It actually hurt me to hear this one. There were a few times I would approach someone for an RP, and I hear the response. I only got this a few times, but it made me wonder, what about my character was hard to RP with? Perhaps there could have been more effort or thought put into how to play out an interaction between two character? This one made me question my choice of character at times, actually.

4. Towards the end, it felt like I was expected to have a set of answers ready for the same questions, and that wasn't what I wanted for this blog at all. It felt off. I felt so limited, boxed off, and I felt used for just a few specific asks, and nothing more. Not the most positive feelings. 

I think in the end, the connections I made with people were the most important thing to get out of my year with Blitzcrank. Without you, I wouldn't have made it through. There were ups and downs. I'll still be around in other places, not to worry.

If you wish, you can follow up with me on my personal blog, trollthecarry. I also shared some of my other contact methods on this post here!

Thank you for taking the time to read. Stay beep-boopy, friends.

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Until we Meet Again - Today I Retire.

Hello friends. (Under the cut with info)

With that closing post, Blitzcrank is off on his journey for new discovery.

And I hereby announce an indefinite hiatus for this blog.

It's been a great year. I've made amazing friends and connections. I appreciate everything that's happened.

But I've found myself disconnected. A string snapped one day, and I no longer felt the same inspiration or drive. I didn't feel the same draw to role play as I had before.

It might return one day. Maybe I'll find that spark again. I'll keep the blog floating around for just in case.

I'll be checking the blog less, that'll be fact.

If you'd like to keep in touch, let me know through ask / inbox if you'd like, we can share info. Otherwise here's a few ways you can get in touch with me.

Skype: hakaishinjin

League of Legends NA: Troll the Carry

Battle.net: TrolltheAsh#1550

Twitter: twitter.com/trollthecarry

Steam: hakaishinjin

Until we meet again, friends. 

I might make a post-mortem post later on, but yes. The activity from this blog will become non-existant after that.

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For Discovery, for Progress (End)

The letters had been sent out to each individual that had shaped him. An announcement of a journey. A new discovery.

"Blitzcrank, are you ready? We will be away for great lengths. It could be months, even years until we return to Valoran."

The Golem had his gaze fixated on the port of Piltover, looking to the towers, the buildings, the familiar cityscape he had resided in. His home. 

He would make no movements. He took in the view, and he remembered the various parts of Valoran he had observed. Each blade of grass, each tree, each rock. He would remember each critter and animal, and each name of the people that had come into his 'life.'

Blitzcrank had no way to show what he felt. What was this? Nostalgia? Remembrance? Sadness? He could categorize the feelings that were being pulled from his database, he understood what he was supposed to feel here. 

"I AM READY."

Sadness. Sadness.

"I WILL MISS THIS CITY. THIS PLACE. THIS HOME. I WILL MISS PEOPLE."

"Have you...quantified the sad feelings?"

Another researcher would ask. A number of them gathered, looking up to the Golem, but the Golem kept his eyes upon Piltover.

"I UNDERSTAND WHAT I MUST FEEL. I AM TO BE SAD. I AM TO MISS PEOPLE AND HOME. THAT IS THE APPROPRIATE RESPONSE. PERHAPS IT IS ALSO CORRECT TO BE TORN. THERE IS A NEW DISCOVERY AHEAD. NEW EXPERIENCES. I AM EXCITED, AND ALSO SAD."

"That's right, Blitzcrank. That's just it. That's a step closer to understanding humans. We feel it too."

They nodded, each face a representative of the various city-states across Valoran, coming together for this journey. Each would nod, expressing the same feelings as Blitzcrank felt.

"COLLEAGUES. MY NEW FRIENDS. THEN LET US DEPART."

For new discoveries, for progress. The ship soon left port, and slowly, Piltover would disappear from the horizon.

"UNTIL A VARIABLE AMOUNT OF TIME, VALORAN. FAREWELL."

[ladyxillusion]

"GREETINGS. I WILL EMBARK UPON A JOURNEY IN THE COMING DAYS, AND I HAVE COME TO SAY MY FAREWELL. I WILL SEE YOU SOMETIME AGAIN. I WOULD LIKE TO PRESENT YOU WITH A PARTING GIFT." The Golem nodded, opening up his right hand to reveal a gold colored cog, about 5-inches in diameter and wrapped simply in a red bow. Next to it, a pair of boots with black colored silhouettes of himself on the side of the boots. They were a dark leather brown in color, made for all terrain and wear.

"Neat!" She said taking the items. Laura looked over the shiny gear and then tried on the new boots. To her surprise, they actually fit rather comfortably. "Thank you for your kindness. In return I too shall give you a gift." The small sorceress floated up until she was eye-level with the robot and manifested a santa hat with a jingly bell inside of the poof, placing it snugly on his metal head. "Perfect." 

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"I THANK YOU FOR THIS GESTURE. I SHALL WEAR THIS FOR THE REMAINDER OF THIS SEASON. IT IS PERHAPS CALLED BITTERSWEET, THAT I WILL LEAVE THESE FAMILIAR LANDS SOON, ON A WEEK OF MERRIMENT. PERHAPS YOU WILL REMEMBER ME THROUGH THE EXPERIENCES WE HAVE HAD, AND THROUGH THAT COG, THAT PIECE OF ME. I GIFT THAT TO YOU AS A TOKEN OF OUR FRIENDSHIP."

The golem nods, and then bows to Laura, slowly leaning his body forward.

"YOU HAVE BEEN AN EXQUISITE, UNIQUE FRIEND. YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN. THIS WILL BE A, SEE YOU AGAIN. YES."

ask-lady-illusion

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Bliztcrank, do you happen to have a spare screw? Preferably a Hex socket kind.

"I HAVE AN AMPLE AMOUNT OF SUCH. PERHAPS I WILL GIFT ONE TO YOU AS A PARTING GIFT."

He nodded, opening his chest lid, and pulling out a large screw clamped between his thumb and forefinger. He placed the golden screw into her hands, and nodded.

"I EMBARK ON A JOURNEY SOON. PERHAPS YOU WILL USE THIS AS A TOKEN OF REMEMBRANCE."

askwinterorianna

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For Discovery, for Progress (Part 1)

"....you understand the gravity of this? This is quite a discovery! We want you to come with us as a representative of Piltover...we want you to come with us to the new land."

The golem merely stood in his position, the brightened eyes staring down upon the men that stood at the front of his residence. A mixture of people, scientists and researchers, representatives from varying regions and city-states. From what he had been told earlier, they had discovered a new landmass, one which had not been charted. This was an opportunity for new discovery, the possibility of new cultures and new life.

"IF THIS IS FOR THE PROGRESS OF SCIENCE AND DISCOVERY, I WILL COMPLY. I WILL ACCOMPANY YOU."

A simple nod followed his voice, having assessed the situation within seconds.

"Excellent. We will leave in a few days. You will be a great asset to this journey. Able to gather data, assess situations, and even venture into areas where we could not go into. We are grateful of your quick decision."

"ALLOW ME TO THANK YOU FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY."

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A letter of a farewell. Blitzcrank would start composing it to his friends and colleagues, to address the new journey.

He owed them an explanation for his departure.

He didn't want to leave them without an answer. He was close to them. Touched by them, each having given him some new impact or information in his life. It made him what he was today. The experiences with them had furthered his conscious, made him more aware of his developing thoughts and emotions.

In a matter of hours, he had sent out the letter. 

Friends and Colleagues,

I must give my thanks. I do not think I would have developed so many thoughts and emotions without your help. You have given me experiences that I would not have gotten otherwise.

And it is now time for me to gain another experience.

I leave for a journey. With Researchers and scientists, I will be part of a number of representatives to this new land, and I will find new experiences there. I will aid in the progress of science and discovery.

Perhaps this is not a farewell. Perhaps this is more along the lines of, a see you again. For I am certain that there will be a time of return. But I will be helping in this new discovery.

Until we meet again, my friends.You will always be my friends.

The Great Steam Golem, Blitzcrank

// The part 1 of my retirement post. I've made my decision to retire from writing and role play at the moment. It wasn't the easiest of decisions. However, I'm not going out without giving Blitzcrank a purpose. So as a last hurrah of sorts (for now) I'll be leaving Blitz on a journey. Part 2 to come later. 

[trollthecarry]

Hey you.

Whatever you’re doing, whatever you might be finishing, or working on.

I just want you to know.

At the end of the day, just know you did your best. You did a great job. You’re amazing.

And I want to thank you for doing what you do. Whatever you do.

You’re awesome.

[askswagraka-blog]

Okay it is holiday so here deal

1. Only 1 winner. Not killing myself again.

2. Winner get art.

3. Like = 1 Entry

4. Reblog = 2 Entry

5. Unlimit reblog

6. No spamarino please

7. Also happy holidays (or just happy winter/summer for those who don’t celebrate no holidays this time year)

8....

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Greetings friends.

Good morning, and let me take this short time to say I'll... make an announcement, and post in the coming week.

I'd like to sort out my decision before the year ends.

[bloodorgold-deactivated20150701]

OOOMGGGGG 100 FOLLOWERS!! ;U;9 you make me happy uvu and so I decided to do a giveaway, RULES!!;

1.- This is for my followers, you gotta be my follower uvu.

2.-You gotta reblog this post ( Likes don’t count) reblog many times as you want, it will only count once.

3.- Winners will be chosen randomly, and winners will get one drawing like examples.

4.- only 2 Winners, these will be chosen on January 5!!

Enjoy!!

[shyvana-darkflame-deactivated20]

Like whoa guys, I never really expected to get anything more than 10 followers. WOWIE— OVER 200? I love you guys asghelarg

As a thank you, here’s a small little giveaway for you babies that supported me!

Rules

Although any of my 208 followers can enter to win this RP code, this...

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//

Serious considerations are being made for this blog.

I'll have more updates later, I'm taking time to think up on my options.

In the mean time, my apologies for lack of communication.

For now, a good night!

[ladyxillusion]

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

"Hello friend! Would you like some candy?"

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"Hue hue hue. Am I able to consume candy as a scarecrow?"

// I don’t normally use art but when I do… it’ll be just this one. This sole Fiddle hue by my friend Kanso. <3

[ladyxillusion]

"I don’t know, are you?"

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"Perhaps you will do the honors. Hue hue."

The Golem-turned-Scarecrow gave an unusual laugh, and stood there on his sticks, opening the mouth of what seemed to be a slit in a  burlap sack. 

"Go on. Pour the candy in. We can consider this an experiment. Hue hue hue."

spooky-lady-illusion

[ladyxillusion]

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

"Hello friend! Would you like some candy?"

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"Hue hue hue. Am I able to consume candy as a scarecrow?"

// I don't normally use art but when I do... it'll be just this one. This sole Fiddle hue by my friend Kanso. <3

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Happy Harrowing hue hue.

I seem to have found myself in a predicament.

I have turned into a scarecrow.

Hue.

I also cannot stop this...laugh. Yes. Hue.

I deem this appropriate for this season.

Hue.

// Harrowing time, and while I haven't been the most active, I feel I should participate / contribute in some fashion. Blitz is now a Hue-filled Fiddlesticks look-alike. Hue hue.

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[all OOC, but pink, blue, aqua, tangerine, violet, and plum huehue /abandon thread]

// ahhhhhhhhhhh

I am dead ;w;