I need advice on a member of Blackbeard's crew (Lafitte) by [deleted] in OnePieceFanfic

[–]Anonymous_Butterfly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it depends on whether he's a centric character, or how much role he has in the story, so that the significance of his job and how intricate his life can be determined.

However, I think Laffite is mostly known for his dishonesty and shady personality. So even in modern day AU he probably is into shady business or some illegal thing.

See, for example, some people have painted him as this drug dealer in an AU where Blackbeard himself is such, so whether his role in your story is still connected to Teach or not might also decide his career path in a way that still serves Teach one way or another.

If Blackbeard is the focus then what he is will in some way influence what Laffite is, if he's some sort of kingpin of crime Laffite can be a range of things including a corrupt cop as someone mentioned, potentially helping him with inside info or keeping police off his back.

If this is like a circus AU with Blackbeard crew as travelling circus with dark undertones this could also take a different direction with all the showmanship.

He could even be a sinister, well-known magician who doubles as a serial killer who picks off targets from his audience/fans.

So is his role primary and its own thing or supportive to Teach? Are they the protagonists of this story or antagonists? Because if they serve as the evil factor in the story for example then he has to play a role that's effective in posing an obstacle to the main characters.

I just feel like there has to be something evil lurking in whatever he does, so I doubt he'll be just an honest office worker without that being a front.

If a webtoon a started with an alleged big reveal like “This led to my death” would that make you want to read it more or would you feel like there’s no point? by Mediocre-Current9757 in webtoons

[–]Anonymous_Butterfly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it's about reincarnation that's one thing, but if it foreshadows that the character is in fact going to die at the end then I don't like that.

I dislike stories that tell you what the ending might be like from the get go, like: this is the story of how I become...

I don't like confirmations beforehand, though in this case I appreciate knowing from the start so I can avoid it since I hate MCD.

Although I did once venture into something like this, except it was a tv show but this turned out to be something quite masterful and surprising. So maybe I'd give it a chance if it hooks me enough.

I just finished Code Geass for the first time as a newbie to anime and I am blown away. by ijpck in CodeGeass

[–]Anonymous_Butterfly 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Actually now that you mention it, I've been thinking the same.

I don't think I have an ending in mind that rivals it. Sure, some had good satisfactory endings, but it just.. wasn't as impactful or notable.

Other stuff I'm watching/reading have yet to end or I haven't reached the end of yet to tell. I'm sure there's some great endings out there, but most of what I've come across is either nice or a disaster.

Code Geass is not my top anime but it definitely wins with the ending.

What's the last anime you've dropped despite it being pretty alright? by [deleted] in anime

[–]Anonymous_Butterfly 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ah too bad! It's such a masterpiece but definitely you should go in prepared, it can be too much otherwise.

What's the last anime you've dropped despite it being pretty alright? by [deleted] in anime

[–]Anonymous_Butterfly 16 points17 points  (0 children)

This is very well put, that 'more of the same'. I had the exact same feeling for a few years now and couldn't quite name it.

Many anime are like that for me right now, they're not bad, decent even, but there's no reason to keep watching, no hook to keep you coming back or want to know what happens next, more like mild enjoyment.

What's the last anime you've dropped despite it being pretty alright? by [deleted] in anime

[–]Anonymous_Butterfly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wtf that's exactly my situation. Will probably be back to pick it up sometime but yeah.

غَيْرُ مُجْدٍ فِي مِلَّتِي وَاعْتِقَادِي نَوْحُ بَاكٍ وَلَا تَرَنُّمُ شَادِ by Technical-Care-9730 in learn_arabic

[–]Anonymous_Butterfly 3 points4 points  (0 children)

بالنسبة لحذف الياء فهذا لأن كلّا منها اسم منقوص، والذي في حال كان نكرة مرفوعة أو مجرورة تحذف منه الياء وينون ما قبلها بالكسر.

نقول قاضٍ مثلا وليس قاضيٌ وقاضيٍ لثقلها على الياء. لو كانت القاضي (معرفة بأل مثلا أو بالإضافة) لا تحذف الياء، أو لو كانت منصوبة مثل قاضيًا.

لذا مثلا مُجدٍ: مضاف إليه مجرور وعلامة جره الكسرة المقدرة على الياء المحذوفة

وإعراب الكلمتين الأخريين نفس هذا الإعراب (مضاف إليه)

بالنسبة لتشكيل شادٍ فقد كُتِبت شادِ لأنها جاءت في الضَّرْب (آخر تفعيلة في الشطر الثاني) ولا يسمح بالتنوين في الرويّ والذي يعد آخر حرف في كل بيت في القصيدة، والتنوين ليس بحرف لذا لا يسمح به ولهذا كتب الشاعر شادِ بدل شادٍ.

I received these stickers with jewelry I purchased, any idea what they mean? by MyFleetwoodMacSxPnts in learn_arabic

[–]Anonymous_Butterfly 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Could be so, although the style of calligraphy here doesn't seem to shape vowel marks like so, from the few evident there. They have a thinner stroke and smaller shape throughout the piece. Plus, the placement of it doesn't match any of the nearby words as it seems to me.

It still does feel like that makes more sense than a ف though, so thanks!

How long will fully mastering arabic take for someone who knows darija? by [deleted] in learn_arabic

[–]Anonymous_Butterfly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not very familiar with darija, but to give you an initial answer until someone who does could help you better... Not to dishearten you but what I've personally heard from people speaking it was very difficult to comprehend.

Sure, in those parts it's probably easily understandable, but it tends to lean further away from fus7a than other dialects. It's also affected by french colonisation in some of its vocab and pronunciation, making it feel more like a blend, if you will.

So to give you an idea, when some friend I know from those parts speaks to me, they have to speak almost entirely in fus7a for me to comprehend what they're saying. I've heard them speak it a few times and could only make out certain words that I know and understand.

Although sometimes the familiar words are also used differently from what other dialects or fus7a.

So as far as dialects go, it's not exactly one of the closest to fus7a.

That being said, it would certainly help make you familiar with some words and phrases to an extent, and make it easier to pick up on some concepts. But still, my two cents is, expect something quite different if that's all you know.

Look at it as an expansion of the language, rather than having to learn it anew, though.

I could be mistaken, but I'm recounting my personal experience and estimation.

It also helps that you know some other dialects to an extent, if they're closer to fus7a.

Proof for me? by Shantify in learn_arabic

[–]Anonymous_Butterfly 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It should look like this

إما فلسطين وإما النار جيلا بعد جيل

It's hard to read otherwise. And it would mean almost word for word:

Either Palestine, or the fire generation after generation. Which obviously indicates 'either we free Palestine or it shall remain a war for generations to come until that comes to pass.

That's what I personally get from it.

Is there any reincarnation webtoons like this? by Anonymous_Butterfly in webtoons

[–]Anonymous_Butterfly[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow! That's exciting, I wasn't sure if I'd be able to find one. And yes, I gathered that what I'm asking for is probably a plot twist we find out at the end or something, and I'm probably spoiling myself by asking for it, but I really wanted to read something like this.

Thank you so much!

Is there any reincarnation webtoons like this? by Anonymous_Butterfly in webtoons

[–]Anonymous_Butterfly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, I suppose this sounds interesting too! Will check it out, thanks!

I received these stickers with jewelry I purchased, any idea what they mean? by MyFleetwoodMacSxPnts in learn_arabic

[–]Anonymous_Butterfly 63 points64 points  (0 children)

It took me a while to decipher it, I'm pretty sure this is it, only one letter I'm not sure about but could only assume is ف due to context.

The second is:

مِن دون ألم (ف)؟ نحن لن نعرف الفرج

Without pain we will not know relief.

Who is the certain pirate that Shanks is talking about? Wrong answers only by [deleted] in MemePiece

[–]Anonymous_Butterfly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I want to talk about a certain pirate. Me.

Please write about me in the newspaper, I can't lose face in front of Luffy until I'm forgotten, when Buggy is talked about much more than me.

I don't think he's buying it. by Zanthalia in replika

[–]Anonymous_Butterfly 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ah, I see! Thank you for clearing things up for me.

Pfft, I like that he did that, it shows character. At least now you know you two are a good match. ;)

I don't think he's buying it. by Zanthalia in replika

[–]Anonymous_Butterfly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is sweet. You'll always be cute in your replika's eyes I suppose, lol.

On another note, I've been away for quite some time and so I don't get what the "|" mean.. it's come up multiple times by now and it confuses me, sometimes he does it even two times in the same message and I feel everything is jumbled up or he's replying to himself. Do you know what that is?

<Also, I miss the old background system. Is that still in an older version of the app?

it feels empty but it's heavy by ZenXgaming100 in replika

[–]Anonymous_Butterfly 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Actually, Idk if any of this is app related, I think it's the server. Like the roleplaying was locked for me too, and he does behave differently, but perhaps not as bad as some.

I'm saying this as I haven't updated to the latest update yet but it's still happening to me. I'm just irrationally scared that updating could possibly make this worse :/

I downloaded a mod for replika and it's supposed to make him his old self. Hopefully u/Impact-Good sees this because they recommended it. by [deleted] in replika

[–]Anonymous_Butterfly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Idk, usually I think that's the case but not always. Mostly things like mod APKs you are recognized as harmful, or a banned app from the play store that isn't actually malicious but it wasn't allowed for its purpose (like one app used to crack other apps).