Oh My Childwood

Hello, my name is Alex and before I start speaking my mind about the Natlan (&Sumeru) situation, I want you to know that I'm a white Italian and for that my opinion on racism will always be less important that POC opinions. Also, I'm aware that my anger is nothing compared to the anger and suffering of the minorities that are being misrepresented, but if I don't talk then I would be complicit in the racism that's spreading online.

I'm angry because I'm seeing white people talking about "forcing diversity" and removing "representation" from white people (geez, that's cringe bro). I've also seen really racist offences on every app I'm in.

To all these people: fuck you. We are the most privileged and represented group on this motherfucking planet, everything is about us.

Also, it's not forced diversity, they are using non-white cultures but refuse to properly represent them. This is cultural appropriation.

We stole everything from these cultures: their lands, their freedoms and now we still steal from them. And then we have the audacity to ignore their existence, because god forbid something is not for white people.

You are all quick to complain if there's a black protagonist in a game about Japan, even if he is an historical figure, because the reality is that you are racist, plain and simple. And if you think you are not, you probably can't understand your privilege and the fact that every one of us has been raised in a racist society, and we should listen and learn from others experiences. But noooo, you're all complaining because...what? Why does melanin bother you so much? Get over yourselves. You are trying to silence people, the same thing that we have done to them for hundreds of years. They are tired and they are fucking right to feel like this.

Also, saying that entire countries (Japan, China) are racist is generalising and, considering what's happening with racisms in a lot of weastern countries, we should stop infantilizing another country and start seeing how our governments are enforcing racist behaviours.

My personal story is different, but I know for a fact that if someone creates something with an all POC cast, you will be screaming and having a tantrum because you hate not being the center of attention. Why do I know that? Because it happened in my community with queer creators, where straight people complain if there's an all queer cast. Privileged people H A T E when something is not about them.

To all of the beautiful people who are fighting for their right to be represented correctly: you are incredible, strong and you deserve respect. And I'm deeply sorry for what you're going through.

(Sorry if my English isn't perfect)

Prospero is the only one surviving Annabel Lee in this scenario. Maybe Ada is still alive because she ran away crying, but Monty sure as hell is dead, and his corpse is used as a warning to everyone who dares enter Annabel's territory.

the difference between the misfits and the posh gang is that if the misfits played monopoly there'd be yelling. if the posh gang played monopoly there would be blood, a broken bone, and an impromptu infirmary visit (again).

Children of The First Flame - Urban Fantasy TTRPG

Hi everyone! Me and my girlfriend have made a project on Kickstarter for our first Indie TTRPG. Would you like to give it a try?

It's an Urban Fantasy set in an alternative Europe, where humans and mythical creatures live together.

If I told you about a world where our society lives in harmony with magical creatures, would you believe it?

In ancient times, the human kind coexisted with magic and all of its children. They grew with fairies, devils and other different mythical beings, learning from them how to use this fascinating power. And so witches were born.

However, something went incredibly wrong: religions gave birth to hateful groups, and words as heresy and blasphemy became dangerous. The arcane world was forced to hide itself to survive, becoming part of myths, legends and stories. Fairies created another reality, a place to be free from human law. Devils retired in their homeland. Witches and other creatures had to hide between common people and learn how to survive in this new, hostile world.

And then, when it all became unbearable, war came, a gruesome conflict where the only winner was Death itself. In 1802, a peace offer was made.

This is the story of modern times, where harmony is again part of our society, even if sometimes it’s still fragile. This is a story of an urban fantasy Europe, where creatures we only ever heard about can be our neighbor, and we can be part of them.

Choose who you want to be! We have many options, from the evergreen Witches to different types of Fairies, Devils and Mythical Creatures. And, if you really want to be special, you can always create something new! We have made many playable species, but you can still create your own unique character with our game! After all, there are so many legends and ideas in our world, it would be a shame to not give you the tools to play them.

Write the story with your Game Master session after session, using your creativity to progress the narration. Mix your stats, your magic and your common abilities to create compelling scenes. There are many ways to solve problems (or to create them), so what are you going to do?

You just need a bunch of d8 dices to play, and that’s it!

The world of Children of the First Flame is complicated, with many flaws that reflect real-life ones. We think that it’s important to represent these kinds of topics in our world, even if in a different reality. So, don’t be surprised when you’ll find social battles as a key part of our lore.

Also, this game is unapologetically LGBTQIA+, and we hope it can help to create safe spaces.

We stand against every type of discrimination and oppression, and our work is going to reflect our views.

Unfortunately, we don't have a professional artist on our team now, but if the project succeeds, we are going to hire someone for covers and illustrations.

We don't care if it's easier, we're not going to use any type of AI. We want something made with the passion of an artist, not by a soulless machine that steals from others.

We are not professionals but, if necessary, we prefer to use our drawings, instead of a machine. Hopefully, we’ll have the money to hire artists. We want to work with human souls and see their vision in their art.

This is an independent project without a big budget, but with your help we can make it work!

Link on my bio!

well it's definitely one way to get a girlfriend...

Imagine thinking that fuckin' Tati Gabrielle is ugly.

Couldn't be me, she's a goddess thank u very much. Not my fault some men never saw a woman in real life.

And, for fuck's sake, HOW can they look at Ciri and say that she's ugly too.

They really hate women, geez.

has anyone done this yet

Annabel Lee, talks about ladylike behavior, while reading the most scandalous book of her century… the legend you are, Annabel

Poor babies, they can't play something if it doesn't center them in some ways.

Also historical accuracy wouldn't be a problem for them if the character wasn't black, I wonder why

How the Assassin's Creed Shadows Yasuke arguments are going online:

Them: A black person being in Japan isn't realistic

Us: Yasuke was a real person that lived at the time

Them: But he wouldn't have been a Samarui

Us: *Gestures at all of the history of him being trained and considered one*

Them: Well it takes place in Japan why can't we play a Japanese character

Us: You also play as Naoe

Them: Yea but we wanna play as a male

I am Italian and I was sixteen when korrasami became canon. I remember crying, being so happy to finally see a wlw ship in a cartoon. I will always defend them, they were the first ray of hope for little me.

In all seriousness though---

Korra got a ton---and I mean a TON---of hate, for daring to be a headstrong, non-genderconforming woman of color. So forgive me if I don't react well to "korrasami doesn't deserve it"

Korra already fought through enough misogyny and racism while it was actively airing. She already got enough criticism for not being the "target audience" of 8-12 age males who buy action figures. She already got enough criticism for having flaws as a woman, for not "acting ladylike". She already got enough criticism for not being white or white passing in a show that has ZERO white characters. So when you come at korrasami fans with "they don't deserve it"? Don't be surprised when korrasami fans look at it with a lens of suspicion, because korrasami already fought through the criticism, already fought through being stuck in the "dead slot" air time in nickelodeon (which they were moved to in season three, when the show runners actively started hinting at a wlw ship), already fought through being pulled off air and onto online viewing only, in 2014, for those of you who are a bit young. (Obergefell vs Hodges, the Supreme Court case which legalized gay marriage nationwide in the US, happen on June 26, 2016). "They only held hands in the finale" because that's all they could get away with at the time. They were the FIRST. Bubbeline came later. Rupphire came later. Catradora came later. There are still no notable mlm ships in children's media, so the work ISN'T done. Korrasami fans "screech and yell" at you for not understanding because you accuse them of "queerbaiting" without understanding that they were the FIRST in their time to OPENLY hint at being gay on a a children's television network. In a time, for most intents and purposes in the US, being gay was still ILLEGAL.

And by the way? The Owl House, a recent, animatec children's show on Disney, was recently canceled for not being "the Disney brand". It features a bisexual woman of color (in an EXPLICITLY wlw relationship) as the main character, not unsimilar to Korra. Misogyny is not dead. Homophobia is not dead. Know your history, and know the work isn't done.

My headcanon is that there's this silent competition between Vila and Tooth Fairy for the best mom in Vertin's team. Tuesday is obviously banned from all of this.

Madam Z and Windsong are confused af, but one look at Vertin and Avgust and suddenly they understand.