Topaz Dragoon’s Writing Skills

Hi! I'm TopazDragoon! Or ArotixTrenar7 on my DA account. I'm a 28 year old man who loves FFXIV and Helluva Boss. I am also relearning how to write a story with this account. And on Ao3. I hope I can learn more here!

[mostfuckableffvillain]

[sorepharmacist]

Seems accurate

[theliterarywolf]

I’m just going to say this, while the fandoms of the past has a lot of issues as well. (Seriously I’ve seen what the Star Wars fandom did when the prequel trilogy was released)

Modern fandom are far worse considering no one can be sane for a week

See, upon anyone bringing up the sentiment of 'hey, fandom is getting worse in the modern era', a lot of people constantly try to say 'oh, fandom's always been bad'.

No one is saying that fandom has never been bad. For fuck's sake, the term itself is a portmanteau of 'fanatic' and 'domain'.

What needs to be acknowledged, discussed (in neutrality, because Lord knows some idiots will try to turn said discussions into a pissing-contest), and dealt with is the fact that fandom is growing worse due to matters of entitlement, immaturity, willful ignorance, and lack of respect being left to fester if not outright encouraged.

[topazdragoon]

That I whole heartedly agree with.

Like, seriously people just never take a second to empathize, think, just harass people unjustly. Whether it’s from the cast or the critics. Like seriously this gives the whole Chaz Music video BS attitudes.

[theliterarywolf]

Anyway, on a much lighter note: what's the weirdest YouTube rabbit-holes you guys have found recently?

Mine is fishmonger videos. Probably because, in another lifetime, I would have been a butcher.

[topazdragoon]

I’ve bee down the rabbit hole of Project Moon games and the lore behind it. It’s both dark, gory, but also has really nice ost

[stalker-among-the-stars]

I'm so manly, even my balls have balls!

[topazdragoon]

Uhh… I think you need to see a doctor for that. You might have tumors in your balls.

[theliterarywolf]

Alright, I finally finished the main campaign of Legends: Z-A.

... So, um, unpopular opinion in the form of a question that's still pretty spoiler-heavy even with the game being out for a couple of months, BUT...

Why doesn't Floette die along with AZ?

Like, I feel that would have made the most sense for both of them: AZ finally being able to let go of his regrets for the lives he destroyed and Floette being able to give back the life-force that kept her alive for so many years.

But, no: just kill the old man because, what, it would have been too sad to have a Pokemon canonically die? Despite life and death being some of the main themes of the X/Y/Z-A saga?

[topazdragoon]

If I can theorize, it’s because Floette is more connected to the Mega Power and the weapon. Like the Pokemon was given life and immortality directly. AZ… not so much. It’s like a “Radiation” thing. Still sucks because it’s sudden and we don’t see hints of him dying. Or the immortality being different than Floette’s

[theliterarywolf]

Let me guess… Hazbin Hotel redesigns again?

Eyup. Though, admittedly, I was already annoyed because a friend of mine was trying to tell me about some new indie pilots (yay) who seem to think 'shitting on Spindlehorse and GLITCH are viable ways to drum up interest for their projects' (not yay), so this was just a case of 'Have we not realized that the indie scene is already hard enough without people being shitty?'

[topazdragoon]

I’m sorry… some indie pilot decided to do that? Even towards Glitch Studios? Despite a lot of mostly positive things they did… did this writer huff glue or are they trying to be a narcissist?

Spinelhorse I can see with a lot of mistakes in their past; whether it be from old friends, or some hiccups with proper payment. But GLITCH? That’s basically them asking to not have their series greenlit at all

[xxtc-96xx]

Fun fact, when I was playing Sonic Rivals 2, I loved Silver. Because his cool powers and also his hands back then. Didn’t know why people hated on him.

alas because he's tethered to bad games when he debuted XD poor guy became the scapegoat

[topazdragoon]

Yeah, and it sucks, because he doesn’t deserve to get all the hate because Sonic ‘06’s terrible reputation. He looked so cool. Glad Sega is giving him the attention he deserves instead of just burying him.

[theliterarywolf]

Just saying: If the Sylvanian Families company could sue some random TikToker for making shitpost videos using their IP, GameFreak should be able to say something about ICE using the Pokemon theme song in a fucking promotional video...

[highrollinggambler]

Legal question on this one, wouldn’t it be under 4kids entertainment to sue since they created and licensed the song?

[theliterarywolf]

See, I'm not even talking about GameFreak taking legal action because, as you mentioned, the 'Gotta Catch 'Em All' slogan/theme song were ultimately creations from the 4Kids side of things.

I just wanted them to say something. Even a milquetoast 'Pokemon is a license created to bring joy to all ages and cultures. We would hope that people wouldn't use it to bring unhappiness/hostility to others'.

[topazdragoon]

I think Game Freak/Pokemon Company are already doing this as we speak.

https://kotaku.com/pokemon-responds-to-dhs-video-using-the-original-animes-theme-2000628222

Yes it’s Kotaku but that’s what I had for a source.

Pokémon Responds To DHS Video Using The Original Anime's Theme - Kotaku

The Pokémon Company says 'permission was not granted' to use the song or clips from the show

[theliterarywolf]

I swear when they said “we’ve listened to 14000 people in the feedback.” I translated to, “We had listened to the payment processors.” Because that’s NOT what people wanted at all

Ah, ah, ah! It's not just the Payment Processors that BlueSky is trying to cater to, but also individual state guidelines since, remember, the site/app were banned in... Shit, was it Mississippi or Missouri?

[topazdragoon]

Right that too… I forgot since Payment Processors have so much influence with the public

[theliterarywolf]

The fuck?? That’s the complaint?! What kind of video is that? Do we need to put up the board saying, “It’s not Christianity’s depiction of Hell, it’s not Buddha’s. Not even the Nordic’s backwards where the fighters get to live while the sick and elderly get fucked. It’s Vivzie’s.”

So, I originally saw people talking about the video via this post on BlueSky:

But I went on my merry way because, you know: don't engage with bad-faith/bait videos.

But then it actually got recommended to me. And I haven't even been watching a lot of Hellaverse content on YouTube as of late (like the recent official OST uploads? I've been ignoring them because I preordered the album and I'd rather listen to it when I get it) and, in fact, what I was watching when it was recommended to me was a Takopi's Original Sin reaction video.

Again, I don't get frustrated or go 'come the fuck on' with Hellaverse Critical videos or posts because the Hellaverse shows are these flawless pieces of media.

I go 'come the FUCK on' because people either NEVER focus on things that ACTUALLY NEED CRITIQUING or their complaints boil down to 'I'm a dumb bitch who can't read all of a sudden'-itis.

[topazdragoon]

I… have no words about this. Especially with what they are. Because, again, this isn’t CHRISTIAN Hell. It’s Vivzie’s Hell.

[theliterarywolf]

Mm, these payment-processors are about to make a bitch crash out..!!

[topazdragoon]

That’s messed up! They shouldn’t do that without your consent at all! They’re not your parent at all

[theliterarywolf]

Speaking of… I always liked the fact that the Proud Family, Kim Possible, American Dragon, and Recess are all connected from Lilo and Stitch.

Um, ackshually *pushes up glasses a la Nerd emoji* those episodes are NOT canon to the L+S continuity!

Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go engage with the IP the way Disney intended: a weird Chinese anime spinoff that doesn't involve Lilo whatsoever because she got a boyfriend, and a live-action demake where Nani yeets her sister into foster care so she can go to college in California!

[topazdragoon]

Wait there’s a Chinese animated spinoff?? How come I haven’t heard about this? And did Disney actually acknowledged this?? WOW! By that logic the Suite life on Deck’s crossovers with Wizards of Waverly Place, Hanna Montana, and cameo of Jesse isn’t canon.

[theliterarywolf]

Honestly, it was just me taking the piss since Disney loves de-canonizing IP spinoffs that people actually give a damn about in favor of soulless reboots and demakes (i.e.: Buzz Lightyear of Star Command getting memory-holed in favor of Lightyear).

Also, those motherfuckers canceled the Tiana series during Black History Month, so fuck their canon.

[topazdragoon]

That… is honestly fair. I hated the idea, especially when I’m a huge fan of those two. Like you made an entire lore of the world, why just ruin it? It causes more issues in the long run.

[theliterarywolf]

Speaking of… I always liked the fact that the Proud Family, Kim Possible, American Dragon, and Recess are all connected from Lilo and Stitch.

Um, ackshually *pushes up glasses a la Nerd emoji* those episodes are NOT canon to the L+S continuity!

Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go engage with the IP the way Disney intended: a weird Chinese anime spinoff that doesn't involve Lilo whatsoever because she got a boyfriend, and a live-action demake where Nani yeets her sister into foster care so she can go to college in California!

[topazdragoon]

Wait there’s a Chinese animated spinoff?? How come I haven’t heard about this? And did Disney actually acknowledged this?? WOW! By that logic the Suite life on Deck’s crossovers with Wizards of Waverly Place, Hanna Montana, and cameo of Jesse isn’t canon.

[topazdragoon]

Okay… so… something is going on where people are angry over Deltarune art on a thing called wplace… I feel like people are overreacting to this whole thing. I mean, sure it’s over saturated… but it doesn’t mean it’s vandalism at all. No one spray painted a Deltarune character onto your car… or house.

Hell they’re not the hateful shit like the WW2 German Flag (I’m making sure I don’t get banned.) Can we just be adults for once?

[yesornopolls]

Do you remember what you spent 2020 doing?

Do you remember what you spent 2020 doing?

Yes

No

Voting ended onJul 16, 2025

[bigredm38-6]

Working.

[rebbellsinchad]

Working

[twenty-fourth-order-simulacra]

working

[ned8-back-again]

working

[nonenosome2]

Working

[brosef-von-dudehomie]

Working

[phoenix-theurge]

Stuck in a 160sq ft trailer with only tortillas, apple butter, honey, peanutbutter, and bacon to eat for 3 months while my job was hedging on which way the business was going to go. No access to non-phone-data internet. No ability to purchase groceries once the tortillas ran out (since *everything else* got snatched up beforehand). Just going quietly mad in too-small a space I was sharing with a friend and two cats, semi-functional space heater, in the middle of fucking Winter.

[takashi0]

Working

[theliterarywolf]

Working... Until I got fired from my job of just-short-of-six-years because of a Karen not liking that I wouldn't change the store's policies for her.

Then it was doing my best to survive in my mother's then-fiance's house (usually composed of me staying locked in my room until it was safe to go into the kitchen) that her and I were scrounging pennies to pay the mortgage on while making preparations to go back to school (online, of course) so I wouldn't have to suffer the abuse of retail anymore.

[topazdragoon]

Working… and dealing with a mental strain of a step mom who acts like that popular girl from high school…

[theliterarywolf]

It's nicer being a hazbin fan on bluesky than it is on twitter cause you don't come across a puffed up bitch talking about how cringe they and everyone else personally thinks it is every few posts

And that's exactly it.

Like In mentioned in my brief discussion about the major social media hubs, BlueSky may be tricky to navigate for certain niche subjects/fandoms, but when you do figure it out? Sheeeesh, is it so much more comfortable finding and following people who also just so happen to enjoy the thing you like.

And before anyone says 'oh, but the echo-chamber tho!!' I will say that I have come across some anti-Spindlehorse nonsense on there.

Once when I followed a monstergirl Vtuber whose design I liked just for her to go off on a tirade about HB having 'terrible writing' due to someone misrepresenting plot-points of the S2 finale.

And the second time when, upon trying to find the names of the two new male angels in the new season of Panty and Stocking, someone reposted the trailer with 'Now people don't have to pretend to like VivziePop anymore!'

...And that's it.

Compared to somewhere like here where, upon trying to look up fun clips and fanart for The Tiny Chef show, tell me why I had to keep scrolling through some rando using the tag to criticize the Hellaverse and people who enjoy it?

[topazdragoon]

The best answer is the hashtags, and the Algorithm loves to show things YOU don’t want to see. But will show just to make YOU mad. It’s a trend I hate seeing, especially when I can’t even watch Helluva Boss fan content properly on YouTube due to seeing people either bash the show. Or just make a redesign video out of spite.

[theliterarywolf]

[topazdragoon]

To answer it’s because they hate everything that hey is progressive nowadays. And have a black and white mindset similar to a certain Lily Orchard… or Hasan Piker