#eric coldfire

[eric-coldfire]

Here's to not being mortal enemies all the time.

At least for tonight.

[marshmallowgoop]

man, i dunno why so many anons gotta be such massive jackasses, you don't deserve it. hell, i don't even ship ryuketsu (I lean towards a more queerplatonic partnership interpretation, and im generally allergic to romantic shipping anyways) and i still deeply appreciate the thought and research and care you put into your meta.

@eldritchgentleman reblogged your photo and added:

Fuck the opinions of others and enjoy what you love! They don’t own you, listening to them doesn’t make you happy so screw them with a pineapple.

@simon-newman​​ reblogged your photo and added:

Also Ryuko and Senketsu is a valid ship.

@eric-coldfire reblogged your photo and added:

Absolute valid ship, op. Ignore the haters and keep being you.

@kuribo4indahouse​​ reblogged your post and added:

Just laugh at these Goop.

@badgerjaw​​ replied to your post “goops, you’re starting to stoop to the level of those that are bugging…”

I don’t think this anon knows what patronizing means, nor can they tell the difference between getting a big head and acknowledging the amount you do in this fandom. To each their own, nonny, cheers

@badgerjaw replied to your post “You realize some of us don’t have Tumblr accounts, we’re coming over…”

At least the shirt in question can consent; wonder if these nonnies are gonna get on the people who abuse their non-sentient socks?

@korra-n-stuff​​ replied to your post “You realize some of us don’t have Tumblr accounts, we’re coming over…”

can these anons please go away? you’re wonderful goop, dont change. These people just has sticks in their asses

@fromtheriverbanks​​ replied to your post “Guys, come on. It’s a work of fiction. People are allowed to like…”

I love your analysis. I tend to agree with the stuff about Ryuko and Senketsu and think it’s a big part of what makes the show beautiful. If there were PhDs in Kill la Kill, you would deserve one.

Hey, thank you for the supportive comments.

I don’t approve of the behavior of the anons, but it’s totally fair to think that my ship isn’t valid, or my points are bad, or I’m embarrassing and hilarious, with my head up my butt, or whatever. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions. And when it comes to my opinions on cartoons, I’m more than open to discussion. That’s why I write so many essays about this stuff in the first place. I want to know what people think. I want to consider other points of view.

The problem isn’t that the anons disagree with me; I don’t mind at all that they do! When it comes to Ryuketsu, I really, seriously, hardly focus on them romantically at all (at least, I think so). I just really enjoy their relationship and find it sweet. Not everyone will think it’s sweet, and that’s fine! You don’t have to follow me or my work. You could even block out all my “ramblings” and just look at my news posts (which I should really get back on…), reblogs, and translations of official material. 

I do a lot of work here, but nobody has to like it. No matter how hard I try, I know I’ll never be good enough for lots of people in this fandom. I won’t lie and say it doesn’t hurt—it does—but I can’t fault anyone for that. I won’t jive with everyone. That’s the way of things.

The problem is that these messages are personally insulting and discriminatory over my opinions on cartoon, and when I defend myself, I’m suddenly the one being cruel. To the anons being less than savory, I struggle a lot with my self-worth. My saying that I don’t think others would think highly of you for attacking me isn’t me being big-headed; it’s simply true. So many people have sent me supportive messages, with their names attached. Just look at this list. If I were to say that your attacking me didn’t matter to anyone else but me, then that would be a slap in the face to those who are going out of their way to speak in my defense. What you’re doing affects more than just me, and given that I still haven’t received any messages on Discord, I feel like you all understand very well that what you’ve been doing is wrong. 

I’m not sorry for being disappointed. I thought our community was better than this. I’m honestly heartbroken that it seems there’s just been this big mass of angry people who were waiting for the opportunity to spam my inbox with hate.

If anyone would like to discuss a problem they have with me, there are so many better ways than to fill my inbox with vitriol. It doesn’t feel good to get called out for doing something problematic, but I am always aiming to be better. If I could be a better person or content creator in some way, or if my readings on this show are really hurtful to you, I am willing to listen and discuss that with you. But I am not okay with being ragged on like this. Nobody should be okay with this kind of treatment over opinions about cartoons.

Oh, and the “shirtfucker” comment is completely uncalled for. Just because I like a character and think that he can be a romantically viable partner for someone doesn’t mean that I suddenly want to fuck him. Believe it or not, you can like someone without wanting to have sex with them or harboring some romantic interest for them.

It was probably inappropriate to write all this on a post meant for thanks. I thank all of you for taking the time to support me. I’ve felt so bad and hopeless, so it’s reassuring to know that I’m not alone, no matter how much I (and these anons) might try to convince me that I am.

In the end, I’m upset with the anons, but I want to know what they would like from me. I’m not asking them to change their opinions, so why should I have to change mine? I agree that what I like is problematic, but I don’t glorify those problematic elements and recognize that it’s totally fair for others to not like what I like because of them. If what I say is seen as so silly and stupid, why care so much to look at my words?

But regardless, I will keep being me. I have too much love in my heart for what I love. I’m very glad that there are others out there who want to love it with me (even if maybe not quite as much!)

[ageofdragon]

Holy crap, just now realized that HoF and Hawke won't always be on the best terms if they do meet up in Inquisition. Especially Dalish Elf Warden.

Yeah, there could be some definite tension between Hawke and the Warden.

If Hawke killed the Dalish for Merrill or out of self-defense and the Warden was Dalish.

If Hawke is pro-mage and the Warden annulled the Fereldan Circle.

If the Warden was pro-mage and Hawke annulled the Kirkwall Circle.

There are quite a few reasons The Hero of Fereldan and Hawke would hate each other, but the end of the world does have a way of bringing people together. (If the Warden does show up it Inquisition at all, of course.)

[ageofdragon]

My Warriors tend to be stoic, they may come off as aggressive/direct, but are loyal and will put themselves between a Dragon and their companions. My Mages tend to be straight up goody two-shoes who are trying to make the world brighter by following the rules (usually of the Circle or Chantry). My Rogues tend to be sarcastic jackasses who take life one wisecrack at a time, but they laugh the most because they've hurt the most.

My Warriors are honorable and they try to take diplomatic, not goody two-shoes but intelligent, approaches to try and end a conflict. They will curb their blade at first, but the second their words fail they do not hesitate to fight.

My Mages are very neutral characters when it comes to opinions, but when faced with authority they fall into line. They’ll support the highest bidder, but when it comes time to deliver they are willing to switch sides for what they think is right.

My Rogues are witty and charming, they apply wit to almost anything. They try to draw out conversations and run enemies in circles before giving the final strike; basically they like playing with their food. That said, when something upsets them, they are never afraid to speak their minds no matter the audience. If they are not happy, everyone will know and feel their wrath.

[ageofdragon]

So let me ask, how did you feel about Zevran and Leliana in Origins as Bisexual companions or did they come off as "Playersexual" to you too? I felt like they were handled better or at least felt more... I guess meaningful (if that's right) compared to DA2.

I can agree with that.

Zevran was another one of those characters that was very open with his sexuality, but the thing I loved about him the most was he had a preference. He tells the Warden he has slept with both genders, but he prefers women. In this aspect he was really well done.

Leliana was one of those characters that Anders had the potential to be. Leliana tells a Female!Warden (if prompted) that she does enjoy the company of women. What more, the Male!Warden (as far as I can remember) didn’t have that option, but, BUT you got to see from her interaction with Marjoline that Leliana had an attraction to women. She talks fondly of Marjoline and the dynamic of their meeting has very psychological undertone of attraction. It’s a subtle thing and she is not screaming she is a bisexual to the world, but it is very much there, you can point it out whether you are Male or Female unlike with Anders. It’s realistic that way, a offhanded comment or action that to you holds no weight, but makes it obvious there is more than what you’ve said. What more, it doesn’t need to be experienced every playthrough, but you still see small allusion to it during every playthrough. Things that make you say “oh, yeah that makes sense and/or ties in with that.” If Anders’ relationship with Karl had the same kind of importance I would have been more confident in his representation as bisexual, but it is hard to see what is just friendship/mentor-student and what is lovers (even just casual lovers have something).

Plus, because you had heterosexual romances there wasn’t the expectation that those character were just there as a quick way to make everyone happy, well there is less of that expectation.

The problem I have with Leliana and Zevran is that they were there to fill both bisexual and gay romances. They made being gay optional. If you put the Origins romances in ratios, there were 4:2:2 or 2:2:3:3:1:1. That was two romances for straight female, two romances for straight male, three romances for bisexual male, three romances for bisexual women, and one romance for each gender in a homosexual romance. DAO was about appealing mostly to the straight gamer and starting to incorporate progress, but only just enough. The thing DAO fell short on was homosexual representation, but it did bisexual representation well. So, so far no Dragon Age game has been perfect for representation. Which is why I have high hopes for Dragon Age Inquisition.

[ageofdragon]

Vivianne has just been roller coastering to me since they revealed her. At first I was worried she'd just be another "Mage's First" fanatic, but then I found out she was Pro-Circle and relaxed a little. Now during the Characters trailer says she's "Ambitious and Powerful... with her own Agenda" and I'm back to being worried.

I guarantee that until you actually meet her this will continue. Because yes Vivienne is pro-circle, but she is also Orlesian.

She is powerful because she keeps company with the elites of Orlais, lords and lady’s who bow under her influence. She moves through these ranks because she knows how to play “the Game” and play it well, she seems to be one of the most powerful and influential people in Orlais.

However, it appears she does so because of her beliefs, I’m willing to bet all the power she’s gained is to improve the Circle and teach the ignorant of the capabilities and uses of mages. I have a feeling her “agenda” is heavily influenced and based around ending the Mage/Templar war her way. Whatever way that truly is, I look forward to finding out.

[ageofdragon]

theneverlandbear replied to your post: So I’ve had people ask me what Inquisi...

I have an inquisitor of each race planned out. Female Kossith - Mage, Dalish Male - Mage, Female Dwarf - Warrior, Human Male - Rogue. I have their names, (all researched by origin) stance on the war, and personality all written down. I’m excited.

Wow, I haven't gotten that far with all my Inquisitors. That's pretty amazing.

eric-coldfire answered your post: So I’ve had people ask me what Inquisi...

Male Warrior Human, Female Mage Kossith, Male Rogue Kossith.

Seems like a balanced setup.

terunakamura answered your post: So I’ve had people ask me what Inquisi...

Female Elf Rogue! Dual-wielding most likely, and she’ll be a complete dork.

Dual wield, elven rogue dork I believe is one of the best kind of elf rogues to have.

marthas-adventures-in-the-fade answered your post: So I’ve had people ask me what Inquisi...

1st of many: shy awkward male vashoth primal mage, almost no knowledge of or opinion on politics but he supports mages, suspicious of humans

See if when I get around to playing a male vashoth this is the kind I want to roll, shy and not all what you expect a large Kossith to be. It's perfect.

biorhythmicdancing answered your post: So I’ve had people ask me what Inquisi...

Female Rogue but I’m not sure which race yet. I’m teetering between human and elf.

It's a hard line to walk, I know. Choose wisely my friend, but in the end it's still going to be great.

[ageofdragon]

eric coldfire reblogged your post eric coldfire replied to your post: an... and added:

Is he supposed to be the rumored Runaway Tevinter Mage?

Yes, but not necessarily runaway. He is a bit similar to Maevaris Tilani, except he wishes to change Tevinter rather than play the Tevinter-version "The Game" like Mae. I look forward to learning more about a "friendly"/ally Tevinter Magister. If that is in fact Dorian.

Dorian Pavus is a Tevinter magister. The title conjures fear of arcane master who once enslaved nations. Dorian may wield the power of the magisters, but he delights in not being what you would expect. Brazen and clever, this outcast is on a crusade to rid his homeland of its corruption."