John Egbert

I love that he apparently got the job because he looked so pathetic that children truly believed he would be unable to solve puzzles created by a cartoon dog without their assistance.

Marcille: NO! Alfredo is ONLY butter and cheese! THERE'S NO! CREAM! ...there is some salt and pepper though.

Senshi: Hmm... I don't have much cream on me, since it spoils easy, so let's cook both methods and see what we like better.

*cooking montage*

Senshi: Hm, you're right Marcille, this does taste better. It's sharper, and the butter provides all the creaminess it needs

Marcille: ^w^

Chilchuk: I dunno, I don't really taste a difference

Marcille: >:O

Senshi: Butter and cheese are both more stable than cream... thank you Marcille, now I can make alfredo even if I haven't visited the orcs recently

Marcille: Wait, I don't remember seeing any cows in the orc village...

Laios: *has been catatonic the entire time because yesterday he decided to go mushroom foraging using only his adventurer's guide*

hey guys

uhhh pokemon meshi dungeon or whatever

File this under “super obvious yet I always seem to forget it.”

I don’t write romance (I totally respect people who do, though!) but this is also great writing advice in general! What is preventing the protagonist from achieving their goal?

Why can’t these two people be together now?

Why can’t the mystery be solved now?

Why can’t they overthrow the evil overlord now?

If you don’t have a solid answer for these questions, that’s a good indicator that the plot could use some more work.

Also test your answer a little bit. If it’s as thin as they’re just refusing to sit down and have a simple conversation, you might want to re-think how things are going.

As a beta reader/editor, I tend to ask this question a lot: “Why are they doing it this way when there’s a much easier path available?” That’s not to say that they should take the easier path, because that would usually be boring. Instead, the point is that the question needs an answer–either eliminate the easier path or give them a very clear reason for not taking it. (And if I’m asking the question, that reason isn’t as clear as you think it might be.)

I find it very difficult to root for characters who have a sensible option available and just don’t take it. If the only reason is “Because there wouldn’t be a story otherwise,” you haven’t actually found the story yet.

And this is why the Big Misunderstanding as a primary plot device is almost universally disliked.

reblogging to celebrate part 2

bootlicking doesnt look good on your blog

heres the quick translation for people who only ever interact with others online

SENSHI would want you to get enough sleep and have nice nutritious meals

CHILCHUCK would want you to know your worker rights and what your labor is worth

LAIOS would want you to embrace your passions and try new things

FALIN would want you to take care of your health and treat others with kindness

MARCILLE would want you to practice necromancy and have gay sex

I miss these two

buenos días amigosss, tengan un YURIFUL día <3

this video is genuinely incredible - the framing, the sunset, the single street light, the sound of traffic and cicadas in the background, the video of the sign capture imperfectly by (presumably) a phone camera. it’s a work of art and a perfect encapsulation of 21st century america

Existing on tumblr the past few weeks

We have GOT to resist the normalization of child labor. The decline of education is not a reason for children to join the workforce. "Labor shortages" are not a reason for children to join the workforce. Parents' weakened earning power is not a reason for children to join the workforce.

If children need to work to be able to eat, your society is not doing well.

so i’ve been playing disco elysium