#community interview

[whovianbuffalo]

I keep watching this clip on repeat

[pokecommunitycenter]

Hi Dash !! It’s Time to Meet a Member of the RPC !!

Ditto would like to introduce... Dun Duuuuuun !! 

It’s Jason ♡ !! Though some of you may know them as @haematophiliac​ !!

Established in Spooky October of 2018, they’ve been around the RPC for a good long while as a Team Rocket Scientist OC, but here’s a looksee at some things you may have not known !! Ditto hopes you enjoy getting to know the writer just as much as Ditto did !!

♡ Interview... START !!

Ditto would like you to introduce yourself a little bit. The url you go by, maybe how you picked it. Was it a joke at first that you just stuck with, does it have significant meaning?

The username is what people would call a lover of blood. I started Jax in … 2018? Octoberish and he had the common username including Rocket in it and I decided to pick a theme more fitting to him. Eventually I settled with the current one as it fits him as a blood obsessor to put it bluntly. I mean he likes blood, works around a lot of it and all that so it just… Well, stuck!

Was there something about Team Rocket in general that drew you in? Over other ‘evil’ organizations, Rocket is considered the OG & probably largest. But, over Plasma/Galactic, what made you choose Rocket?

I’ve always been a Rocket fan. I started in the Pokemon fandom (can you call it a fandom back then) in 1998 when I was only eight by watching the anime. You could say that Rocket started my love for bad guys actually! I used to adore Jessie and James so much. They were just so fun, funny and adorable. Maybe I had a crush on one… Ahem! But yes, as a kid I fell for the trio (I didn’t forget loveable Meowth there!) and ever since then I’ve been a fan. I love all the bad guys mind you but Rocket holds a special place in my heart. Just always been like that.

A bonus question !! Did any characters from the original Anime / Franchise…  help you develop Jax at all?

A good question but Jax actually was inspired by a character I role played in a completely different fandom. I mean you cannot compare them - Jax is a human with so many faults and the other character is… Well, a plain old monster. But when I first made Jax I put little bits of the old character into him, such as formal speaking and love for blood. He started pretty much as a clean slate. I evolved him over the first few weeks.

Do you think that, because you play a character that is not a ‘good guy’ or as you put it, a monster, that people that may not know you well find you hard to approach?

Indeed so. Though I only speak of experience in the past here! When I played my full out monster in another fandom, people would tell others they were actually scared of me on an OOC level. Needless to say I’ve spoken to many people who were scared and helped them realise that it is just a muse I play. When it comes to Tumblr I find the fandom much more open and less afraid? Though I don’t know for certain because people could be afraid for all I know and I just don’t know. I hope I’m approachable enough anyway!

So then !! To help the part community that may not know you well, or might be a little hesitant because you play a blood loving bad guy, what are some things that you may have in common with everyone? Do you have a favorite pokemon? Or a region that just was WACK & you loved it so much? What’s on that most repeated playlist you got? Or maybe a few movies that you really love?

I read every blog’s rules and I’ve noticed that a lot of people are socially anxious. Which to be fair… I am too! I get nervous around people I don’t know and aahhhh, well, I’m in the exact same boat. We all start as strangers and all it takes is one foot forward to break that ice but, like others, I do find that first step very intimidating. I’m just your average nerd to be fair haha. As for my favourite Pokemon? Sneasel! I fell in love with that little critter after watching the Celebi movie when it came out. Favourite region would be Hoenn. I just have fond memories of it I guess as a Ruby fan. It was the first game my battery ran out of energy on. My music is too horrific for anybody’s ears if that’s what you mean hah. And movies? … … Digimon the movie (1+2+3 in Japan and just the first (all three combined) in UK and presumably other places too).

As someone who feels that weird wiggle when trying to step out of your comfort zone to make friends. Do you have any advice for people that want to get to know you better? Or, reaching out to people in general?

When reaching out to me - or anybody else - I find the best approach can be a simple hello. It instantly shatters that ice between two people. Like… Many of us are afraid to simply say hello. But if you manage to break that first bit it’s amazing! If you don’t there is always another day. Conversation can escalate from a mere hello. Or even reply to an open post if serious or funny! That first step is the hardest indeed but things get easier after that first hurdle. The worst someone can do is walk away and then perhaps it just wasn’t meant to be. Everybody has friends in the end and making more is great.

That said. We all know how the Poke RPC has its ups, & its downs. Sometimes both happen in one day. LOL. There is always room for growth though, & Ditto believes that everyone can work together to make that happen. Is there anything you would like to see change in the community?

Everything in life will come with ups and downs, it’s just how things go. We can all work through things however. If something bad happens there’s always a light at the end of the tunnel. As a community it is great we can all work on whatever needs addressing. I understand some people rather turn a blind eye depending upon the situation. We all should work on what makes us comfortable. Nonetheless, if I could change one thing I’d change anon hate. Argh. That’s one thing that gets under my skin. We, as a community, should be open to criticism and praise alike and nobody should need to harass another person anonymously. If someone has a disagreement then they should tell the person. Only that way can they work on the issue. But then again there is needless anon hate without true purpose behind it and that makes me sad. But nobody is perfect and sometimes people will rear their ugly side. Yet when anon hate has popped up it has been utterly overwhelming to see everybody support each other with kindness!

Ditto wonders, do you think anon hate may… slow down, or go away, if it was ignored instead of responded to when received? Most times, the people that feel the need to do hurtful things to others is for response. The attention received whether it is good or bad.

I think it’s highly dependent upon the situation. As someone who has received hate in the past (not on Tumblr mind you) I found that even ignoring people doesn’t work. Yet every case is different. Some do it for response, some do it to just get under someone’s skin. We can’t tell which however. If, say, it is needless hate then to ignore it would be the best option, even reporting it to Tumblr’s staff. But if in the situation something needs defending like a misconception then it could be a good idea to clear the air. Keyword could though. I’ve learned that people will get ideas into their mind and battle for it rather than accepting what is truth. In those cases a good air clearing is good and then to ignore any further.... Jabbing could be best. But if people feel the need to respond they should have the freedom to, as well as the freedom to ignore it.

Is there anything you’d like to pass on to those in the RPC that receive anon hate? Maybe a word of advice, or just something supportive to remember if it ever happens?

Well, as long as someone isn’t breaking any rules, doing something bad OOC or whatever- Actually I was going to say they should keep going and doing their thing. And yet I feel the need to mention that all people make mistakes in their lives. Anon hate is a bad way to go. The person on the receiving end of a message is a person too. They have feelings and thoughts and a life also. If you ever receive anon hate then just remember that there’s someone sending it and perhaps they don’t realize their mistake. That isn’t to say it’s justified. Just that people do indeed forget there are real people involved. … I think I word things bad! I mean… Anon hate is wrong, end of. But it is so easy to forget that real people are sat to read it. If you ever get anon hate then it is best to ignore it. That spark could evolve into a full blown fire and make you worse off. Hm, I forgot my train of thought but in the end we all need less hate and to just enjoy ourselves. People tend to send hate from bad experiences with the person or disagreements if right or wrong on either side but words are just words on a screen. They can say all they want to you but you are you. You are a person who deserves a life and love and no mere text on a monitor - Or phone screen! - can ever truly harm you.

Ditto thinks you did a fine job. We all take time to find words in our own ways, & no one has the perfect ones all the time. So please do not worry about wording things. It takes some practice sometimes, when you’re put on the spot !! 

Ditto would like to wrap up with something uplifting & super positive. After your time here in the Poke RPC, what are some of your favorite memories? Things that make you stick around, or just enjoy seeing go on? Give Ditto a little insight ( & the RPC too ) on what makes you happy to be here.

I have a vast array of good memories. Mainly ones of that first move of saying hello to someone or just that first interaction. Then again you’re asking someone with a bad memory! I truly just enjoy seeing people having a good time, enjoying their time here. When people are comfortable enough to do crack threads, that’s something that makes me smile. For instance the RPC could have been super strict and look down upon anything not considered serious and yet there everybody is just having fun! I enjoy watching people get along all in all. When new relations are formed, plots explored, the crack-like threads that ensue. Dash commentary is always a favourite. It shows someone isn’t afraid to get involved. I like it when people aren’t afraid. As I said, we’re all humans with lives and just watching people have fun makes me smile, even if I’m not involved. And of course, being involved in things makes me happy too, to just be included :D

A big Thank You !! to Jason for allowing Ditto to take some of their time for this interview. 

Ditto hopes everyone has a good Monday !! 

See you next week for the next Community Interview. ♡

[emulsivefilm]

Call for questions: the EMULSIVE x CineStill FIlm Community Interview

It’s time to introduce the latest in this series of EMULSIVE Community Interviews, this time we’re going one-on-one (one-on-two?) with the Brothers Wright, the brains and brawn behind CineStill Film – Cinema film for Still cameras. Get it? This article sets out the format, timeline a...

https://emulsive.org/interviews/community-interviews/call-for-questions-the-emulsive-x-cinestill-film-community-interview

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[heroesofthestormindonesia]

Halo Komunitas HotS Indonesia!

Nama gue Jerby Wintara salah satu player assassin dari tim revival esport. Main HotS mungkin sejak bulan Juni masih jaman-jaman open beta kali ya. Gue langsung suka ama HotS ini sejak pertama kali main mungkin dikarenakan game ini full perang dan gak harus farm buat item. Biasa main HotS 4-6 jam per hari dan untuk mode yang lebih sering dimaenin sih HL party ama anak revival biasanya.

HL Rank 1

Buat mencapai rank 1 agak lupa sih mungkin antara 2-3 minggu karena dulu juga gak full HL masih QM sama teman-teman yang baru main .Yang saya inget sih dari rank 50 ke rank 7. Terus turun ke 17 baru ke 1 hahahah... dikarenakan saya lebih kebanyakan solo queue jadi ngaruh banget soal teammate bro.

Hero Favorit Hero favorit gue yang pasti Zeratul sama Jaina sih. Skin favorit master skin Zeratul yang baru kebeli kemarin hahaha. Sama skin Jaina yang skin Winter Veil sih bro cuma kayanya lebih penting ngumpulin hero dulu hahaha.

Teamplay Menurut gue untuk buat suatu tim itu bukan skill yang paling penting sebenarnya. Soal skill-kan bisa dikembangin bareng dengan sering latihan bareng. Buat gue satu tim itu gimana lo percaya ama kapten lo, buat tim itu jadi keluarga, tempat curhat dan lain-lain. Masih banyak hal penting di luar skill. Sebagai contoh kita di tim revival pun kalau ada masalah kita kelarin bareng. Curhat pun soal pacar atau soal apapun bro gak hanya masalah in-game aja hahahaa.

Tips & trick

Pahamin soal talent sama exp sih. Banyak yang ingin bunuh dengan gank tapi ketinggalan exp atau solo warrior tapi buildnya gak full tank kan ngaruh banget tuh buat tim.

Soak exp di game ini sangat berpengaruh sih buat tim.

Buat hero league sih jangan takut solo queue juga. Mungkin bisa ketemu ama yang jago terus add dan maen bareng.

Saran sih klo rank 20-30 jangan maen ama rank 1 sih soalnya minus point-nya cukup sadiss hahahaa

Main game apa aja? Game selain HotS sihh... dulu sempat ikut competitive scene di DotA2 sih. Cuma buat sekarang main-main iseng dooang hahaha paling main GTA V atau CS:GO untuk ngisi waktu klo stress lose streak di HL hahaha.

Saran dan kesan untuk Komunitas HotS Indonesia

Saran sih nggak ada karena yang ngurus juga udah bagus-bagus. Mungkin berharap aja sih semoga Indonesia di-notice dan tahun depan bisa masuk Blizzcon amin.. Oh iya jangan lupa untuk player Indo masuk ke channel HOTS-indo di in-game ya.

Guide Role Assassin

Untuk hero karena gue kebanyakan hanya main assassin sangat disayangkan gak ada hero baru untuk assassin... mungkin gue lebih menunggu Artanis ya karena mirip-mirip Zeratul hahaha.

Monk sih boleh dicoba karena monk itu bukan hero full support. Mungkin lebih mirip Tassadar atau Rehgar dengan build Bloodlust Untuk guide role assassin sempat saya share di facebook grup HotS Indo. Mungkin di sini gue bakal share talent yang cocok untuk hero favorit gue Zeratul: Level 1: Regeneration Master Gue suka banget talent ini untuk Zeratul karena menurut gue ini benar-benar sangat membantu ketika lo nge-gank lane lain. Regen yang cepat membuat lo gak usah bolak balik fountain. Mungkin bisa ambil Seasoned Marksman untuk map-map yang kecil seperti Tomb of Spider Queen atau Dragon Shire. Level 4 : Focused Attack 50% Attack damage on next basic attack setiap 10 detik. Skill ini sangat bagus karena dengan bantuan skill ini Auto Attack lo bakal menjadi sangat sakit. Level 7 : Follow Through Ada yang ambil searing attacks di sini tapi di sini gue lebih menyarankan buat mengambil Follow Through.Tentunya lo bakal menggunakan skill 1 lo dulu baru auto attack musuh. Skill ini sangat membantu. Level 10 : Void Prison Salah satu ulti yang sangat membantu ketika teamfight. Lo bisa menggunakan ini untuk mendiamkan support musuh atau tanker musuh.

Level 13 : Wormhole benar-benar skill yang sangat bagus karena dengan skill ini tentunya lo menjadi safe. Lo bisa mengunakan combo Wormhole untuk mencoba instant kill musuh yang mempunyai defense kecil seperti Kael atau Jaina.

Level 16 : Double Bombs Seperti yang gue bilang dengan combo worm hole ini sangat efektif untuk membantu Zeratul untuk instant kill musuh.

Level 20 : Rewind Gue suka mengambil rewind.Mungkin dikarenakan jadi bisa melakukan combo wormhole 2 kali tanpa harus menunggu CD skill.

Sekian mungkin untuk guide assassin lengkapnya ada di facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/heroesofthestorm.id/permalink/484869455007800/ 

[theniloveallofyou]

Help?

Does anybody have a link for this one community q&a where Dan and the cast are sitting around the study room table, and they end up dancing on the table? I saw it on youtube a while back and I want to gif it. Thanks!