Anti-AI. Anti-Censorship. Some content not intended for minors.
I like video games, both playing them and modding them. Cyberpunk 2077, Fallout, Dragon Age, Mass Effect, RDR, and KCD, among others.
You can always feel free to contact me, either via Ask or DM, if you have any questions regarding my mods or other resources, or if you want to chat OCs or characters or what have you! I don’t bite.
There is a fundamental difference between "men are dangerous" (wrong, bioessentialist) and "the patriarchy allows dangerous men to exist unchecked" (true).
i feel like a lot of fandoms pride themselves on being gayer than the source material but have they considered being less racist and less misogynistic than the source material as well . could be revolutionary
Call me crazy but I do think that trying to apply a cisgender based framework of gendered oppression onto intercommunity trans dynamics — in any capacity — will always have one major, glaringly obvious point of failure, which is:
NONE of us are fucking cisgender and the gendered privileges afforded by cisgender society are never genuinely or fully afforded to ANY of us.
It means that trying to assign any kind of "male privilege" to ANY category of trans people will never truly be fruitful, because the concept of "male privilege" was created by cisgender women to discuss cisgender men under cisgender gender dynamics without the experiences of transgender people in mind.
I think we can all agree that transgender women, transgender men, and nonbinary people are NOT cisgender men.
Even when we are discussing trans people who are externally perceived as / assumed to be cisgender men within society because they are stealth, closeted, or non-cis passing — those trans people are experiencing something conditional that can be stripped from them the moment anyone in a position to harm them finds out they are trans.
I think we can all agree that being misgendered and/or having to hide a part of yourself so you do not get hate crimed and/or lose employment or benefits or housing, etc. is NOT an exercising of privilege.
Even when we are discussing misogyny, an important and longstanding part of feminist discussion on misogyny is the fact that everyone is capable of being misogynistic. Misogyny is not stored in the assigned sex or gender identity. We all live in a patriarchal society, NO ONE is immune from internalizing misogynistic, patriarchal worldviews and acting upon them.
I think we can all agree that there is no transgender person who is incapable of being misogynistic, because there is no person in general who is incapable of being misogynistic.
To act as though privilege and bigotry are stored in a sex assignment or gender identity is to be gender/sex essentialist.
To try to apply that essentialism through a feminist lense IS radical feminist and there IS better feminism than that out there.
One hundred and five character-building questions, split into three posts.
➡️ Pt. 1 - T.A.S.T.E. - Mostly internally-driven questions.
➡️ Pt. 2 - T.E.S.T. - Mostly externally-driven questions.
➡️ Pt. 3 - ! - Steamy/explicit questions.
or...
✅️ There's an All-In-One post shortened with a Read More! (Explicit Included)
➡️ There's an Almost-All-In-One post shortened with a Read More! (SFW Only)
It's an acronym! And also... each question hopefully provokes a good nibble of OC lore.
⏰Time
1. By their nature, are they more of a morning person or a night owl? Is there a reason? Does their lifestyle generally allow them to keep to their preferred waking hours? If not, how do they handle it?
2. How well do they manage their time? Are they generally easily side-tracked or distracted? What about when they have an important objective or obligation? How do they feel about their habits?
3. Is there a season of the year that they prefer above others? Is that preference because of some enjoyable aspect of their preferred season, or due to disliked aspects of the other season(s)? Do holidays play a part in their ranking? Weather? Certain memories?
4. Do they prefer to make plans for the future or to take life as it comes? What has shaped this preference? Do they generally feel that their habits serve them well?
5. Do they remember or keep track of dates like birthdays and anniversaries? Of their own accord, or when prompted, do they like to celebrate/commemorate such dates, or do they prefer to let them pass quietly?
6. What is the earliest memory of their life that they can recall? Are there any details that stick out or are particularly clear? Is their memory fairly accurate or has it been distorted in any notable way? Has the memory been influenced by any recountings or other events in the time since it occurred?
7. If they had been asked, as a child, to assemble a time capsule for themself to open as an adult, what would they have included? What was the significance of those items to them at that age? If they opened that time capsule as an adult (at least a decade later), would they recognize the objects and recall their significance?
8. How do they feel about the passage of time and aging? Do they feel they have made good use of their time so far? Do they look forward to the future?
9. If they could relive any 24 full, continuous hours from their past, without the ability to alter their behavior or any events, would they choose to do so? Why, or why not? If they would relive the time - what 24 hours would they choose?
10. If given the opportunity to learn exactly when, but not how, they will die, would they take it? Given time, would they come to regret that decision? Why, or why not?
🔧Adaptation
11. How do they feel about unexpected obstacles or changes of plans? Are they able to roll with the punches fairly easily, or do they need significant time or effort to adjust?
12. When something goes wrong on the first try, are they more likely to give up or try again and again? Have there been any notable exceptions in their life? If so, what made those times different?
13. When a situation doesn’t resolve how they’d hoped or expected, are they more likely to view it as an opportunity for growth, to carry it as a regret, or some middle ground? Generally, do they first turn inward or to others when looking to lay blame?
14. Do they know their limits, both mental and physical? Are they likely to push through confusion, upset, fatigue, or pain even when it is not absolutely necessary? Are they able to push through when it is?
15. Do they have any intentional body modifications (tattoos, piercings, implants, surgeries, etc.)? What motivated them? Are they any modifications they would like but don’t yet have? What’s stopping them?
16. How easy or difficult do they find it to form new habits? Are there any habits they admire or appreciate and would like to pick up? Are they working on that in any way?
17. Are there any distinct coping strategies or habits which they’ve picked up over time? Any which no longer serve them well? If so, are they aware that those strategies/habits have become less helpful, or even unhelpful? How do they feel about those strategies/habits?
18. Are there skills they have picked up with more ease than they expected? Were their expectations inaccurate for a reason, did they have help of some kind, or were other factors at play? How do they feel about the ease with which they acquired the skill?
19. When a situation calls for it, how willing are they to alter their behavior or manner of dress to fit the expectations or preferences of others? For how long? How do they feel about such a change?
20. When presented with information that conflicts with their beliefs, how likely are they to disregard it outright as opposed to considering or investigating it? Are they aware of their habits in this regard? If so, how do they feel about it? Are there any notable factors that can circumvent their usual disposition?
🖐️Sensation
21. What is their favorite color? Do they have a reason it's their favorite? Do they show that it's their favorite in any way (i.e. painting their living space, wearing it, etc.)?
22. What sort of lighting do they prefer in their personal space? Lots of natural light or kept to a minimum? Warm or cool white lights? How do they feel about candles, string lights, or neons?
23. Are there any scents that they strongly dislike? Is it a matter of simple preference or is there a deeper reason? How do/would they react to being near those scents?
24. How do they smell on an average day? Given the opportunity, are there any particular scents they do/would seek out and wear (in the form of soaps, perfumes, oils, etc.)?
25. How well can they recognize specific sounds (i.e. a particular person’s footsteps, a certain animal’s vocalizations, etc.)? Is it something they have a natural knack for or an ability which they have trained?
26. Are there any sounds that they find particularly soothing or pleasant, or which they seek out when looking to relax? Any sounds which they find particularly annoying, or can’t stand to be around?
27. Given their choice, independent of environment, what sort of clothing would they favor? Heavier or lighter fabrics? Many layers or as few as possible?
28. How would they rank the following fabrics, by preference of texture - silks, furs, denim, leather, velvet, latex, lace - ? Any particular reasons? Is there any texture, fabric or otherwise, that they can't stand? Any they love above all others?
29. Do they have a favorite food and/or a favorite drink? How would they describe the dish/beverage to someone who has never tried it? Is their preference based purely on the qualities of the dish/beverage, or do they like it for other reasons?
30. Are there any foods that they firmly avoid due to the flavor or texture? Any foods that they avoid for other reasons? Do they have any dietary restrictions?
💭Thoughts
31. How does their own assessment of themself (their personality, demeanor, moral quality, etc.) differ from how those around them perceive them? Is one more accurate than the other?
32. Are they quick to form opinions, or do they tend to take their time doing so? Once they've formed an opinion, how difficult is it to get them to reassess?
33. How is their memory when it comes to everyday happenings? Faces? Names? Numbers? Is there anything they do to help themself remember things?
34. When inconvenienced, are they likely to take it personally? Is that reception a gut reaction, or a matter of genuine belief? Do they maintain the sentiment?
35. Are they often truly, meaningfully angered? Are they comfortable with their own anger? Do they revel in it? Do they seek to avoid or alleviate it?
36. Are they confident in their perception of reality? How often, if ever, do they doubt their own understanding of events or experiences? Are they right to?
37. Are there any types of thoughts which they tend to dwell on more than others? If so, are they aware of the habit? Is there anything they do to try to get out of the rut?
38. Are they generally of a more optimistic, neutral, or pessimistic bent? Do they feel justified in their inclination? From an outside perspective, are they?
39. Do they ever think about their place in the universe, their purpose, or the meaning of life? Have they drawn any conclusions? If they have, how do they feel about them?
40. Do they consider their own ideas and opinions to be worthwhile and valuable? If they share their ideas and opinions with others, do those others generally find them to be worthwhile or valuable? Are they aware of the discrepancy (if any) in how their ideas and opinions are valued by themself vs. by others?
📝Experience
41. Are they more likely to seek out new experiences or avoid them? Why? Are there any particular factors likely to make them act otherwise?
42. Are there any experiences in their life (events, connections, media, locations, etc.) which they regularly revisit specifically for the sake of reliving the experience (not for convenience, obligation, etc.)? Do they find that the revisited experience continues to live up to their expectations, or are they chasing some now-absent novelty/magic?
43. When experiencing something new, if given the choice, are they more likely to breeze through and gain a surface-level understanding/appreciation first, perhaps revisiting parts later, or to take a slow and in-depth approach from the get-go?
44. Have they ever had a mundane experience transformed into something more significant by its recontextualization through the lens of another’s perspective? What in particular made them see it differently?
45. What was their training or education like? Did they get to choose it? Do they make use of it, or benefit from it in some way, on the regular? With the advantage of hindsight, would they pursue the same type of education or training again?
46. Are there any topics/fields/activities in which they consider themself an expert? Is that a reasonable assessment? Do others recognize their expertise (or lack thereof)?
47. When engaging with a new experience, do they generally learn best or get the most out of it on their own, in a one-on-one setting, or in a group? On average, are they more of a text-based, lecture-based, or visual learner?
48. Are there any experiences that have had an unexpectedly profound, spiritual, or inspirational impact on them? What aspect of the experience made it so meaningful to them? Have others reacted to its significance to them?
49. If prompted to share an experience with someone in order to grant that person a better understanding of them, what experience would they choose? Would it provide an honest insight? What aspect/trait (true or not) would that experience convey?
50. Are there any particularly rare or out-of-reach experiences they dream of, even knowing they are unlikely? How do they feel about that unlikelihood?
🔗Tethers
51. Do they have a stable job/position? How do/would they feel about that kind of commitment? Is there something else they would prefer?
52. Do they have a consistent living space/housing situation? Do they share it with anyone else? How do they feel about this arrangement?
53. Do they have any belongings which they would be, or have been, particularly upset to part with? If so, what makes/made those specific belongings valuable or dear to them?
54. When they occupy a space, either temporarily or longterm, do they tend to adjust it, to make it their own? What is their reasoning or motivation? If they do make changes, what change is most important?
55. Do they have any habits or turns of phrase that they’ve picked up from a particular person or group in their life? Are they aware of where they got it from? If so, how do they feel about it? And vice versa - is there anyone who has picked up specific habits or turns of phrase from them?
56. Are there any notable traditions or beliefs they were exposed to growing up, either by their family or community? Do they remember those traditions or beliefs later in life? How do they feel about them? Do they participate in them as an adult, of their own volition?
57. Are they aware of or in contact with any siblings, parents, or older family members? If so, what is the relationship like? Would they change the situation if they could?
58. Do they have any younger family members or children that depend on them? Any pets? If they do, how do they feel about that responsibility? Would they change anything, if they could?
59. Do they have ties to any organizations in their community/area? If so, what kind - faith-based, recreational, volunteer-oriented, etc. - and what led to their affiliation with the group(s)? How do they feel about those ties (or lack thereof)?
60. If they could leave tomorrow and go to a place where no one knows them, with the guarantee of a clean break from their current identity and commitments, would they? If they would, is there a particular place they would want to go to start over? If not, what’s stopping them?
♻️Effects
61. Do they tend to act quickly or to take time to weigh the consequences of their actions? Do they generally feel that this strategy serves them well? Have there been any notable exceptions?
62. In either their personal or professional life, have they been a pawn or played a role in someone else’s plans? Were they aware of those plans? Were they a willing participant? How do they feel about their involvement?
63. Have they drastically changed the trajectory of someone’s life, outside of their own? For better, for worse? Are they aware of the impact they had? If so, how do they feel about it?
64. Have they ever caused (or attempted to cause) significant destruction of someone else’s belongings/property? If so, intentionally? For a purpose? Did they face any consequences? How do they feel about it?
65. Have they ever caused (or attempted to cause) significant harm to someone else’s reputation or relationship(s)? If so, intentionally? Did they benefit from it? Did they face any backlash? How do they feel about it?
66. What is one thing they have added to the world, whether it is something physical/concrete or something more abstract/conceptual? Is it meaningful to them? Is it something others will build upon, ignore, or work to destroy?
67. If they had to guess, what is the most significant thing they think they’ll be remembered for doing? How do they feel about that? In time, will other people actually remember their involvement/actions? If they will - (generally) accurately?
68. Do they have any notable scars or apparent lasting injuries? What is the story behind those scars/injuries? Are they open about the origin of their scars/injuries, do they prefer not to discuss them, or do they have a fake story they like to give instead?
69. Is there a single event which has shaped their life, or them as a person, far more than any other? If so, why was that event so meaningful, and how did it change them/their life? Are they aware of just how significantly that event has impacted them?
70. Is there any big change that they dream of making in the world? How feasible is that dream? Are they taking any action to pursue it?
👥Socialization
71. Do they generally prefer to be the center of attention, part of a group, or unnoticed in the background? Are there any notable exceptions?
72. Do they tend to keep a broader, somewhat more distant network, a smaller, more intimate social circle, or very few connections altogether? By preference, habit, or just happenstance?
73. When meeting new people, do they generally put effort into making a good first impression, or are they more likely to just let the chips fall where they may? What motivates their decision?
74. How comfortable are they with silence? Do they look to fill it themself, prompt others to do so, or simply sit with it? Do they ever try to initiate it?
75. What’s their sense of humor like? Did they ‘get it’ from someone, or develop it in response to something specific? Do they think they’re funny? Do others?
76. Are they generally expressive - in their tone, their facial expressions, their body language? Is this level of expressiveness their natural state, or something they put effort into? Are they comfortable/satisfied with it?
77. What does their voice sound like, naturally? Do they have an accent? Distinctive vocabulary? Are there situations where they make an effort to alter these characteristics? Why? How do they feel about doing so?
78. When attempting to convince someone of a point they feel strongly about, are they more likely to use appeals of charisma/to emotion, to use arguments of rationality/logic, or to use intimidation/implied threats? On average, how successfully do they apply this approach?
79. How do they feel about physical, non-sexual intimacy (such as hugging, hand-holding, kissing, etc.)? Are they able to participate in it as much (or as little) as they would like?
80. Are they comfortable in intensely emotional conversations, where they and/or the person(s) they are conversing with are emotionally vulnerable? How do they typically handle such conversations? Are others comfortable having those kinds of conversations with them?
🚫Taboos
81. Do they generally try to adhere to the law (or established societal guidelines) when possible? Why? How extreme would a situation need to be to get them to break the law/guidelines? How do/would they feel about committing such an act?
82. Do they partake in any illicit/non-prescribed substances? If so, in what settings (social vs. solitary, etc.)? Is it a habit or a rarity? How do they feel about it?
83. How do/would they feel about participating in violence directed at another person? If violence seemed imminent, would they be more likely to act first, to wait and defend themself, or to flee? Why?
84. Have they ever betrayed the sincere trust of a close friend, partner, or family member? In the aftermath, did they feel justified in their betrayal? How, if at all, was the relationship affected?
85. Are they a gambler when it comes to their own money/property? Their safety? When the property or wellbeing of others is on the line? Do they think they’re good at assessing risk? Are they actually?
86. Have they ever stolen something or intruded on someone else’s private belongings/property? If so, what motivated them? How did they feel about it? Would they do it again - or do it for the first time - if they thought they could avoid getting caught?
87. Do they lie often, for fun or convenience, or only when it seems necessary - or strictly not at all? Do they mentally differentiate between direct deception and lies of omission, either when they are the deceiver or when they are on the receiving end?
88. How do they feel about instances where people or groups have practiced survival cannibalism? Do they believe they would partake if the alternative was starvation? Is their self-assessment accurate?
89. Have they ever attempted to control someone via threats or blackmail? Were they successful? Do they have any lingering thoughts or feelings about it?
90. Do they have any “gross” or particularly socially unacceptable habits? Are they aware of how others might feel or react to seeing them in the act? If so, does that impact how/when they partake in that habit?
👅!
91. What are their feelings on sexual activities - practical, sentimental? Do they tend to participate in them on a casual basis or in a more committed/involved setting? Does this fit their preference?
92. What do they consider their “first time”? What sort of memory is it - fond, awkward, something else entirely? If given the chance, would they change anything about it?
93. Are there any (non-genital) parts of their body which they would only allow an intimate/sexual partner to see or touch? Parts which absolutely no one is allowed to see or touch? Why?
94. Are there any (non-genital) parts of their body which they like for intimate/sexual partners to pay special attention to? Are their partner(s) often willing to do so? How did they discover this preference?
95. When things are steamy, are there any nicknames or pet names which they particularly enjoy or which get them going? Any that they dislike or can’t stand? Is there a specific reason?
96. How do they feel about their body and its reactions, in a sexual context? Is there anything they would want to change? Anything they particularly like or are proud of?
97. Have they ever, willingly and without coercion, been intimate with someone they weren’t attracted to? If so, what motivated them? How do they feel about it now?
98. When it comes to encounters and bedroom activities, how adventurous are they? Are they more of the “willing to try anything once” mindset, or do they prefer to stick to what they know they like? Is there anything in particular they’d like to try but haven’t had the opportunity?
99. Are they generally noisy in bed or on the quiet side? Does that come naturally, or is it something they have put effort into? Are there any acts or particular partners that provoke an exception?
100. What physical traits (build, posture, gait, demeanor, etc.), if any, do they find particularly attractive or arousing? Why? Do they preferentially seek out partners with those traits? Are those traits present in their partner(s) (if relevant)?
101. What is their least societally conventional/acceptable turn-on? What is it about it that gets them going? How do they feel about it? Are they generally open about it with partners?
102. Do they tend to dress up or undertake certain makeup/hygiene steps if they anticipate having an intimate/sexual encounter? Given their choice, what types or styles of underwear and/or lingerie do they favor, if any? For any particular reason?
103. Going into an encounter, what are their primary objectives/goals - pleasure, connection, distraction, something else? Is there any one thing that makes or breaks whether they consider an encounter successful/good or not? How much value, if any, do they place on reaching orgasm - for themself vs. for their partner(s)?
104. Is there a specific position or act which they’re particularly fond of? If so, what do they like about it? Are there any positions or acts which they only find agreeable - or only seek out - when they are in a particular mood or situation? Why?
105. Assessing their qualities in the bedroom, rate the following on a scale of 1 to 10 - [A] Overall Performance, [B] Technique, [C] Enthusiasm. Are they considerably better/worse with any particular category of sexual activity (hands, mouth, toys, etc.)? Are they aware of their own performance? How do they feel about it? Does their partner(s) have a similar assessment of their capabilities? Does their partner(s) care?
I am sure the horse has been beat to death but I want my turn with the bat.
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I am personally a fan of the headcanon that Fahrenheit is Hancock's daughter. I like the idea of her being an accident baby from his youth well enough but I much prefer the idea that Fahrenheit was an orphan/abandoned/runaway teen that wound up in Goodneighbor, trying to make it by.
Caught Hancock's eye not only for being a kid in Goodneighbor but smart as a whip, and very observant while often being overlooked for her age. I like to think she fought beside him in the coup against Vic, and that he even trained her personally. Though she already had some shoddy knowledge from growing up in the wasteland.
Then when the dust settled, he told her she had earned her place as his second hand if she wanted it. Both because he had developed a fondness for the kid and this way he could keep an eye on her, but also because she truly showed her potential: quick learner, intelligent, observant, and on the right side of history.
However all this is disrupted with the retcon of making Fahrenheit Hancock's 'main squeeze'. So let's theorize there.
The idea that Fahrenheit just looks young for her age, and she and Hancock are partners of some kind is interesting to me. I'm always a fan of platonic life partners as a headcanon, two best friends living together and loving each other enough to want to spend their lives together.
However I could also see them being polyamorous or in an 'open relationship' where both are permitted to (safely, or as safely as you can in the wasteland) sleep with other people so long as they come home to each other.
But, as partial as I am to polyamorous ships/headcanons, I also am partial to the headcanon that Fahrenheit is a nonbinary lesbian. She could be bisexual with a heavy preference for women of course, but all her ships with women just hit different to me.
Fahrenheit x Glory. Fahrenheit x Kleo. Fahrenheit x Cait. Fahrenheit x Glory x Cait. Fahrenheit x Piper. Fahrenheit x Piper x Cait. Fahrenheit x Curie (my beloved). In my eyes all superior to the Fahrenheit x Hancock ship.
been in a funk, busy, and belatedly sucked into the tomodachi life black hole, but i'll hopefully be back around some more starting next week.
if you're waiting on a response/comment from me, i will be digging back through my activity/messages soon - i didn't ghost ya, promise! <3
Funny that the stereotypical cynic is an idealist who aged out of it. In my experience, the reverse is true. I was an extreme cynic as a teenager and then I noticed how profoundly limiting it was, and also that "cynics are cool and smart" was a message that was being constantly reinforced by corporate media for some reason.
#yes! cynicism reads as very juvenile to me#and yes prev often stemming from teen pain
Yeah, like I see black-pilled people on here and my default reaction isn't "oh, these must be world-weary old warriors who've lost their faith in humanity", it's "these people are in their 20s and need a hobby"
I also think that the present era has proven that authoritarian leaders don't actually want a population of wide-eyed idealists, they want a population of jaded assholes who are convinced that everyone is lying, any resistance is either a scam or doomed to failure, and nothing can ever get better.
