#moderation!

[meili-sheep]

I love rarepair shippers, because unlike (some) those canon shippers, we don't enforce people to like a ship just because it has canon interaction. "Hey I think these two look cute together because they share ideals, have a similar life and value similar things." Honestly in a fandom, I mostly stick to one person I really like and maybe I'll consider shipping them. In Genshin, this happens to be Diluc, he's the character who I ship with a lot of people because I love him.

Now let's be fair. There are rare pair shippers who are assholes. But They are in the minority especially compared to the people who live and die on interaction.

But Honestly, having been around the block a few times in fandom space. I've just learned it's best to just generally crave out your own little space like what you like and just vibe. Avoid that mob mentality that happens in fandoms.

As for Diluc, the same, he is my favorite part of genshin. He's fun to play, and I like building him (I have a Hu Tao who he's all his leftovers, and I'm sure I'd get killed in major fandom space for that. ) He's also got an interesting personality who meshes well with others. I'm currently interested in more with Al Haitham to see what he and Diluc would be like, and by extension, I've taken an interest in Kevah. Which ya knooow would be kinda funny to me.

[goblins-riddles-or-frocks]

How do you avoid fan favorite character syndrome that takes over the narrative? I’ve seen it even appear in mainstream media

The writers seem to have one particular character which is obviously the writer’s darling and they get most of the screen time and development.

It wouldn’t be a problem if other character were treated with as complexity and care by narrative. Yet the other characters very obviously aren’t allowed to show as much depth, flaws and versatility as they one character.

I don’t know if I’m being clear enough or if you know what I’m referring to.

I think I get what you mean!

So I think it's definitely a question of moderation. You need to make sure that the rest of the story matters, and that it's not being constructed around this single character. If the other characters aren't as interesting, make them interesting you are the writer! Make them blorbos! You have that power! But additionally, I think allowing stories to develop organically is actually very important. I think that's where you get the most interesting plot and character developments, and where you can most successfully emotionally impact, surprise, and engage your readers. That's when stories feel the most exciting, and most dangerous because it's like anything can happen and it's not actually predetermined from the very first page! So if you have a character that you love, who is dragging the story in a different direction, then it may be worth going back to the drawing board and considering the pros and cons. Would your story be better if you did lean into these ideas? Would it be more interesting? If yes, then go for it! There's no rule that you are only allowed to have a certain amount of fun, and anything above that limit is illegal. You just have to make sure you're not leaving the rest of the plot and characters in the dust to do it. New plot hooks and and arcs as a result of unexpected inspiration from a character you connected to more than you thought you would is a good thing! Follow that! Just also adjust everything else around the character so it's not flattened and only existing to show them off

[fapfapfashion]

fatm's new song is fucking AWESOME. give me the studio version noooow!!!

[beequeen-babybug-blog]

boyfriend's best friend brought over a bottle of red wine to celebrate tonight. i literally had three sips of boyfriend's (on a full stomach) and now i just want to curl up and go to bed. 

-_-

dear alcohol tolerance, 

where did you go? please stay this way after the baby comes. i will be such a cheap date. 

[kivaember]

Fun time was fun last night. 

So tired though. 

so tiiiiiiiiiiiired..........