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Fully custom made 3D printed fidget toys!

-Any species! -Up to four colors! -Any accessories/additional details! -FLOPPY!

Available as pre-printed models or just the STL file! You can also order the blank base models on my Commiss.io page to customize yourself!

partlysmith

i can't believe the TADC finale was just 30 minutes of Jax dying in a glue trap followed by 30 minutes of Pomni rawing Ragatha

mmmskulljuice

ONLY Ragatha? Pff.. disappointing

partlysmith

now you see why some fans were (understandably) disappointed

predicting adult gen alpha conspiracies

#shitposting

hotvampireadjacent

https://twitter.com/birdtickler/status/1552657242909904897?s=21&t=q4JEDIALmV-cAjcoEOypdw

littlemisspipebomb

ok so I looked it up, and it turns out they made a track out of PVC pipes, down a hill. The owner didn't realise PVC expanded in the heat, so on a turn the track just fell apart and the dude inside went over a fucking free way and into a swamp.

aspiringwarriorlibrarian

The funniest part is that the inspector was watching the whole time, and once the ball stopped he left without saying anything. Park management just shut it down then and there.

baronfulmen

"The ball cleared a small hill, briefly going airborne, then zipped right across Route 94, the two-lane road splitting the park. Cars honked and slammed on their brakes. If there had been opposing traffic, Frank would have become part of a real-life game of Pong, volleying from one bumper to another.

Still in pursuit, we followed the ball toward a small lake in Motor World that had been earmarked for a fleet of tiny bumper boats for children. The area wasn’t open yet, but the empty boats were being tested and floated on the surface. The ball soared over the grass and smashed into several of them, scattering the others with rippling waves from the impact, which launched some of the boats several feet in the air.

Charlie and Ken waded into the water looking for the hatch. After some difficulty, they got it open. Charlie pulled Frank out by grabbing him under his armpits like a baby. Frank crawled up the bank, coughing and sputtering. He splayed across the grass as we all stared at the ball, which bobbed in the water like it was attached to a fishing lure.

We did not ask for the inspector’s report, nor did we ever hear of one being filed. Ken Bailey returned to Canada. The snow-makers cleared away the PVC. Told to dispose of the Bailey Ball, they rolled it into the woods, where it remained for many years."

I don't know that this beats the teeth story, but it's pretty great.

#holy shit

[juvenile giggling]

tanookitalez

never has a game’s boxart made it more clear who tops in this relationship

tanookitalez

ok actually though what was this game’s problem . why am i so envious of a yellow shape

#i just want what they have

tyrantisterror

Silly sketches born from me realizing two of my fictional crushes have the ability to manifest disembodied arms.

i can't believe the TADC finale was just 30 minutes of Jax dying in a glue trap followed by 30 minutes of Pomni rawing Ragatha

#blathering #shitposting #i don't even dislike jax #but that's just what happened

evolutionsvoid

Bone-bile constructs are well known for their reliability and customization options. They have the possibility of being a worker, fighter or steed, it all depends on their design and etchings. While most folk see them on land, such adaptability means they aren't restricted to terrestrial work. These automaton can be found upon the coast, but not in the way people think. Indeed, worker constructs are often employed on the docks, aiding in the loading of ships, but that is still dry land. There are bone-biles that are designed for a more aquatic lifestyle, though obviously they are not as common and fill a more specific niche.

The "sea steed" is one such creation, a bone-bile that has been specially built to work in a fluid environment. Meant for coastal waters, such creations can be easily identified by their blue coloration. Unlike most bone-biles, those meant for aquatic work swap out the typical ivory bone for that of fish. The Blue Blood stained fish bone is lighter and more resistant to constant fluid exposure than other bone types. Plus, it naturally comes in hydrodynamic shapes, calling for less alterations when assembling the construct. Some folks even say that fish bone, and abyssal bone, has a certain "smell" to it that helps such automaton or equipment better fit in with the local fauna. Black Bile is still used to program and power the construct, though the strains used are usually harvested from aquatic sources. Such materials are crucial for creating an automaton suited for fluid environments, which is a big reason why they are uncommon. But of course, the niches they fill do not have high demand, thus their fewer numbers rarely cause issues for the target audience.

The function of the sea steed is noted right in its name: it is a bone-bile mount that is built for carrying someone through fluid. The usual place of their employ is in coastal regions, swimming through the ocean shallows. The design has many piscine properties, forgoing usual arms and legs for fins and steering tails. More hollow spaces are built in, as well as air bladders to help reduce their weight and increase buoyancy. When at rest in fluid, their programming has their fins execute specific movements to keep them floating, idle paddling so that they do not sink or be swept away by waves. Much of their etching is dedicated towards its survival in aquatic environments, as the sea is a far more demanding place than land.

To ride a sea steed, all one needs is a saddle and fluid resistant clothing. Sit upon its back and grab hold of the pair of short appendages that jut from its spine. These give the rider something to hold onto, while also functioning like its reins. By pulling or pushing either of these limbs, you can steer the construct as it swims. Sea steeds can swim fully submerged, diving deep in the fluid, but most people ride them on the surface. Makes it much easier to breath and calls for less equipment for the rider to handle the voyage. Visiting the coast will have folks see them be used mostly for transportation and guidance, allowing individuals to ride through the shallows or meet up with boats around the docks. Many major ports have a number of these constructs on hand so that workers can help guide boats in and out, deliver messages or perform inspections. Though they are suited for aquatic environments, they rarely leave the shallows and enter the open ocean. There is only so much weather they can handle, plus there is little reason for an individual with hardly any gear to go out into the endless sea. Thus, much of their work is around the coast, even when it comes to fishing or diving down for harpooning or salvaging.

Of course, the other role they can fulfill is one of attack. Sea steeds can be deployed to attack incoming vessels, or be sent from said boats to assault the coast. Though small in size compared to warships or even trade vessels, their speed and maneuverability makes them a serious threat. Heavy weapons like cannons are not designed for such small targets, and long range weaponry may fail when the steeds move in too close. Riders will carry weapons and equipment designed for breaching hulls, crippling rudders and causing general chaos. With the right gear, they can disable the weapons of a ship, allowing their larger vessels to approach with little threat. Such tactics are a favorite of pirates, as there are bands that rely on these steeds to ambush trade ships. Rush in and take out all movement and attack options, that way it is easy pickings.

However, it should be warned for any who dream of zipping about the ocean with these steeds: there is always a bigger fish. Sea steeds are designed like aquatic fauna so that they perform well in such environment. However, the drawback is that they look and swim a lot like said creatures. In the shallows, such predatory threats are rare, but it can still happen. In fact, it is said that some trade vessels have learned to flee towards deeper waters, or even use lures to attract larger beasts to the scene. The animal may not be big enough to eat the boat, but these little darting things may fit right on their menu.

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Boris won’t stop annoying me for dinner even though dinner is in 40 minutes so I’m trying to teach Boris when to expect dinner using base-bean

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sulking

probablymarin

TADC: The Last Act is really good if you actually care about the story instead of whatever headcanons you've decided to base your whole personality around