#meancrank

[speeps-highway]

Is it possible to explore the chap race maps in SA1 with the playable characters?

Yeah. You can load the character into the map (which will be empty originally) then reload the objects to get the chao to show up. I’ve got a few screenshots of it:

[thefairygodmonster]

How do you deal with anxiety and comparing yourself to others? I’m having issues with this a lot right now, and wondering there’s a way I can cope.

I honestly can never recommend therapy enough. I know not everyone is able to afford it but if you can I would recommend going to psychologytoday and looking up a therapist that fits your needs! Its a great site and you can add filters to your search to find exactly what you want. When checking a therapist’s page scroll down to see if they have a ‘sliding scale’ this means that some therapists may offer you a lower price if youre low income etc. You just gotta call and ask.

I recommend that first and foremost because Im not a professional therapist and I can only ever discuss my own personal experiences with this topic. I can’t emphasize enough that this may not apply to everyone as we are all individuals and deal with anxiety in varying degrees with varying methods to cope.

And following up on that last sentence I feel its important to point out the ‘individual’ part. In a way we are lucky to live in a time where resources like the internet make it so easy to create art communities and put us in contact with new inspirational people. However it also sadly has some negative side effects. Personally I think the internet makes the art community can feel like a bubble with very limited options which paints a very competitive picture. It helps to remind myself that I am not competing with others, Im an artist doing my own thing because I like to do it and want to do it. Its hard and its a long process but I’ll find my niche eventually. Its frustrating sometimes feeling behind when others your age or younger have already ‘made it’ but Im not them, Im me, and I’ll eventually get to where I need to be. Im here where Im at now for a reason and I can only make the most of it.

With that all being said I will try to conclude this, a lot of times comparing oneself to others is a symptom of a deeper insecurity. Its usually not a matter of art at all but a matter of how you view yourself. Which again is why I recommend therapy because pretty much everyone is dealing with some sort of unaddressed personal issue and we can all use some good help. Theres different types of therapy too. I personally like CBT because it tends to be a more structured way of working through negative thought processes, I had a therapist who would give me homework assignments to sort out what Im feeling and then work towards a healthy process of thinking. 

I hope this helps some but its up to you to take care of yourself. And remember everyone is different. You have to find what works for you and there are many things to try, some people do yoga, meditation, get into some sort of physical activity like skating or hiking, find a non-art hobby etc. Its not easy but it is doable and its worth working towards.

[sunnyaliceart]

Commission for @meancrank of their big, fluffy psychic alien friend, Allen!

[Commissions] ☀️ [Ko-fi]

[ask-lionel-ottaviani]

Ho ho hoooooboi, my Secret Santa gift to @meancrank / @officernolan !!

Nolan found a tiny lightbun friend in the snow! Bright li’l fella, just lights up the place! Maybe it can help Nolan find his jacket :v

Hope you like it Crank! And have a good Crispmass/Holidays and a happy new years!

~Bean :3c

[ghostest-withthe-mostest]

Have you ever met someone in a similar predicament as yours - dying decades ago and becoming a ghost cat?

“It’s….difficult to carry a conversation with most. Ghosts are very emotionally driven things.”

[monsteralley-blog]

This ask is for Bellem! ... uh... how do you not faint in front of someone so handsome?

“I don’t even know myself how I can handle it sometimes, like... Wait, why are YOU asking ME this? We don’t even know each other...”

[themonsteroffice]

Since Fairy has gone through a lot of stress in the office, have they ever had something like a stress ball? If so, how long do they last?

They dont have a stress ball but after a long anxiety filled day they like to bury themselves in their plush pile with a snuggie and hot cup of tea.

[skindogben]

LET'S FUSE PLZ

Please welcome Lanell!

A very aggressive fusion, but whether they use their aggression and strength for good or evil is up for debate. Most likely won’t take no for an answer, no matter what the question is.

Gruff-voiced and very intimidating, you will find this fusion working out in the wilds, working through pent-up frustrations and rage in a hopefully healthy way.

They do great landscaping though.