I'm so glad they got Ted Chiang -- a wonderful writer of science fiction and thinker about technology, in my opinion -- to write this essay. My favorite line was this:
Generative A.I. appeals to people who think they can express themselves in a medium without actually working in that medium.
This AU takes place after the events of episode 7, where the main cast overthrow Caine and return Kinger to (dubious) sapience with full administrative privileges. Afterwards, Kinger guides Caine and they work together to make the circus a more livable place for the humans by developing new worlds, open 24/7, for them to explore however and whenever they wish. Some of them decide to stay in their own personalized worlds (ex.: Ragatha gets a ranch, Gangle gets a studio), but are still welcome to stay in the circus if they want. There is no escape from the circus, but over time it is built into something like a home.
COMICS:
Pomni and Jax explore a city world
Pomni and Jax talk about their ability to change clothes
Star Beach World
CONCEPT ART:
First Concept/Idea post for the AU
Starry Beach World Concept Art
Expanded Circus Tent Concept Sketches
ASKS:
What is the general overview of the plot of the AU?
How are NPCs handled?
Where is Abel?/Do the grounds expand?/What is Gangle's studio and Ragatha's ranch like?
What is Bubble doing in the AU?
Does Pomni like Jax in the AU?
What is Zooble like in the AU?
Are there religious buildings in the AU?
What is the relationship between Kinger and Ragatha like?
How do Jax and Pomni make up after their EP 6 fight?
ADDITIONAL INFO AND FAQ:
In addition to the Open World system, other updates take place to make the circus more hospitable:
The ability to change clothes at will as well as undress with certain exceptions (Pomni's hat is load-bearing). They are also able to alter their forms to a small extent (More "human" proportions, adding a fifth finger- small stuff).
Weather cycles and seasons for the grounds.
The cast has some ability to change environments on a permanent basis without it resetting via conjuring. Some use this for things like farming, building- think simple sandbox games- while some use it to worldcraft.
Holidays! Some classic ones, some entirely made up.
No more censorship.
Zooble get their wish.
Over time the circus turns into something like a small city, with the tent serving as a town square. It is populated with little shops, restaurants, and minigames/sidequests for those interested. Every day NPCs show up randomly in the town square (similar to Animal Crossing: City Folk)
NPCs no longer have their memory wiped and can be visited in their home worlds, however they cannot enter other worlds without special permission.
Abstraction still cannot be reversed and remains a possibility. Kinger and Caine are working on some way to relieve the suffering of the people in the cellar.
FAQ:
Is there a main fanfic for this AU? There is currently no fanfic for this AU, but there is a possibility I will write one in the future.
Can I write a fanfic/make fanart for this AU? YES a thousand times yes. Please tag me in it so I can see it! For fanfics just be aware that although I don't have a main fic now, I may choose to write one in the future. But don't let that deter you!
Are OC's allowed? Yes, totally!
Is _______ ship canon in your AU? While the comics I make will heavily involve funnybunny (and some abstragedy), anyone is free to explore their favorite ships in the AU as they please.
trap the idea of your ideal self in a bottle, then cork that bottle and seal it with thick wax. Release it into a river to wash out to sea. When it washes ashore in front of you many years from now it will seem just as imperfect and uncompelling to you then as it does to the people who love your real self now
trap the idea of your ideal self in a bottle, then cork that bottle and seal it with thick wax. Release it into a river to wash out to sea. When it washes ashore in front of you many years from now it will seem just as imperfect and uncompelling to you then as it does to the people who love your real self now
Wizard tip: If you die before you write your stories down, they die with you. With no other hearts and minds to sustain them, their worlds collapse and fade. Never properly brought into a universe and existences of their own, they simply disappear.
You must write them down to save them. Spill them across the pages of our world to give them an anchor and a root. An outline is a tenuous thread that can be spun into the web of a new world!
as if you WOULDN’T be having the time of your life married to that bitch (/pos) besides, as far as I remember, doesn’t he have both the power to and lack of care for life to murder everyone online who pisses you off? Moving onto mine—
FUCK YESSSSSSS
THE HOTTEST SAJA BOYYYYYYY
THE FUNNIEST SAJA BOYYYYYYYY
THE COOLEST SAJA BOYYYYYYYY
THE MOST CHAOTIC SAJA BOYYYYYYYYY
THIS IS DEADASS RIGHT BEFORE HE MAKES THIS FACE TOO
I COULDN’T BE HAPPIER
@mariposa82679 @golden-kasper1215 @mars-0425 @1moldshouldbedoinghomeworknow @snappingturt3ls @sadistic-i-guess @spookyvibesstudio @almostabajillionwasps @listacole @crystallinecryptid @chaoticbatfam @chernobylcatfish09 @wilko222 @evilraccoonoffical (I somehow forgot what your main account was called bro) @i-am-cursed-with-emotion @quietrainflower @itsdior9710 @pointycorgiears @waterfire1848 @yoink-a-doink
and also open tags because I know for a fact that wasn’t everyone. This is why I typically just say open tags and leave it at that. The main reason I tagged all these people this time is because I want to show of my beautiful princess with a disorder
Now I know you ain’t talking with ya dusty ass grimoire. That bad boy is held together with scotch tape, spit, and faith. Helpful hint: you want the spines of your enemies to break, not your magical tomes.
no cause it's really cute hearing that from you when last i checked your grimoire isn't being passed down from generation to generation. i know you got it from walmart with your dollar store lookin ass staff. you can keep your hint.
I just think it’s funny you think anything that isn’t dusted and busted like your grimoire is somehow less authentic, when the reality is you a broke ass wizard who can’t get your coin up! You gotta use hand-me-downs cuz no king wants to make use of your services! Maybe you should dress like this isn’t the third century and ppl would visit your sad lil’ wizard tower. Your grimoire so old I bet that shit got spells to deal with dinosaurs. I got a spell in mine to make wifi anywhere. Oh, and I know you ain’t talking about staffs when you carry around that plywood looking ass shit. You tryna conjure forth a Home Depot employee?
And I’m supposed to listen to you two when you both wear TRAFFIC CONE HATS?? Hate to tell you this buds, but I do think that the plastic hat kinda matches y’all’s plastic fashion taste and y’all’s plastic ass spells.
