[etamale]

SLOOP THE SPEAR!!!

this art is based on the first game's character designs but let the record show I like the sequel designs better. I imagine ironclad has some gnarly burns. a nice physical reminder of his horrific circumstances.

[sandmandaddy69]

[oarfjsh]

they probably cant love me back in a human or even mammalian sense, but my goldfish with their smooth pea-sized brain have learned to trust that i will make them better when they are sick. i feel like crying about this often

[cantabilechaos]

Maybe Princess the tarantula never had anything resembling what we as humans know as emotions, but she still came out of her burrow and up to the glass when we’d talk to her and used to stare at the drawing I’d tape to her terrarium. Maybe she couldn’t even comprehend what we were, but she knew we were there to take care of her. And even if she never showed that sort of curiosity or trust we’d still love her.

[gay-jesus-probably]

Idk if Munchie the praying mantis felt love for me, but I do know he trusted me enough to climb onto my hand when offered and was comfortable with allowing me to carry him places despite me being absolutely massive in comparison to him. So that's close enough in my book.

[anarchistmemedistro]

[winterskyfirefly-deactivated202]

Reblog to hug prev poster (they need a hug)

[etamale]

remember that I love you <3

[etamale]

"Is it okay to say the shoelaces line if I don't have a tumblr account?"

-my girlfriend

goddess behavior. colonizers, take notes.

[aye-write]

Top Tips for Clues, Red Herrings, and Breadcrumbs

One of the most important parts of writing MYSTERY is figuring out what to do with clues and red herrings - and how to use them effectively. Here’s some advice that’s never steered me wrong: 

Hide the real clue before the false ones! Most people, so by extent your readers and your sleuth, tend to focus on the last piece of information presented to them. A good strategy is to mention/show your real clue and then quickly shift focus. 

Do a clue cluster! Squeeze your real clue in among a whole pile of red herrings or other clues, effectively hiding it in plain sight. This works especially well with multiple suspect mysteries. 

Struggling to think of what a clue could be? Try this list: 

Physical objects: Letters, notes, tickets, emails, keepsakes, text messages, diaries, etc. 

Dialogue: voicemail recordings, overheard conversations, hearsay, gossip, rumours. All of these can hold grains of truth! 

Red herrings distract and confound your protagonist and your reader, so you should be careful not to overuse them. Well balanced, red herrings should lead your characters down false paths to create confusion, tension, and suspense.

Contradictions! Have characters claim they did so-and-so at such-and-such a time, but other characters have evidence that contradicts this.

Balance! Avoid a clue that’s so obvious it’s like a neon sign saying “Look at me, I’m a clue!” but don’t make it so obscure it’ll be missed entirely. A good clue should leave a reader saying “Damn, I should have noticed that” 

[hollowboobtheory]

hot take apparently but i think it's good for white people to relate to poc's art. i think it's good for straight people to relate to queer art. stop acting like we're different species who could never possibly understand each other what the fuck is wrong with you

[etamale]

god damn it, thank you. of all the shitty things you can do interpersonally to marginalized people, 'trying to understand their perspective' is pretty harmless.

[jdotsodomite]

i hope you write (i hope we both write)

[zetarays]

hand in unedited hand

[frostedpuffs]

[wishingformemoria]

just because someone can articulate their point better doesn’t make them right, it makes them articulated. 

[wishingformemoria]

and you aren’t stupid for having trouble articulating yourself.

[andre-30008]

[notoriousmasc]

[tmbgareok]

[frodo-a-gogo]

One Time

[etamale]

disco leesum :')

[etamale]

[etamale]

local moon cleric, werewolf, and person with a high wisdom score mhara olenic. she is wonderful.

with this illustration, I tried to combine the ace and bi flags together. it was a fun coloring challenge!

[monky]

Next Pixar movie is going to be called Colors. It will be about different colors living in color city

[etamale]

our party support character and genuine badass liberator of their fellow goblins in chains, sponk the bard/wildmagic sorcerer.

they collect noises. they also have disadvantage on all stealth checks, permanently.

if you do not love them immediately upon first hearing/seeing them you are the reason there is evil in this world. sorry :p

[etamale]

drawing my d&d party with pride flags cuz it's gay month or fuckin whatever.

this is awvar vitgar the indiana jones parody. they are the adoptive dad of the party mom, technically making them the party grandad. 'tis a fitting title for this crotchety old dingus, but he's cool for a boomer. prolly cuz he's nonbinary lol.

in case it wasn't clear, I would kill and die for him. <33

[tmbgareok]

Sillies

[etamale]

“autism vs. adhd” lmaooooooo

[etamale]

what’s funny is that my d&d group has exactly one (1) straight guy in it and he is playing a tiefling and that tiefling is a homosexual disaster of a man.