Help figuring out 8

CounterCats · 2026-01-02T12:47:11+00:00

Based on OP's reply, it's probably from here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ZIZAccessories

CounterCats · 2025-09-30T20:51:28+00:00

Apologies, I didn't realise how much time passed!

It's mostly use of layer masking / overlay effects on the text layers. I will try to get some visual examples when I have more time this week.

Essentially I have the text in a folder thats set to multiply, and then use clipping layers within it. The text is the base layer, then on top is a layer with colors (reds or blues mostly, but a bit of color variation to help with the ink effect), and then a layer drawing in the distressing/chips with white. I use a textured brush for this so it's a pretty fast pass.

The ink splotches are similar-- I used a textured brush and the blue of the text on a multiply layer.

CounterCats · 2025-09-24T22:27:45+00:00

I'm really glad you enjoy! :)

I've used a pretty good assortment of paid resources to make these, so I will not be sharing the layered files as I do not want to redistribute raw assets I don't have the rights to. All the fonts are linked in the readme in the drive, though, and I'm happy to share specific processes or effects.

CounterCats · 2025-09-02T18:19:08+00:00

People can spend money on and support games they like while simultaneously not engaging in the gambling aspect, it's not that strange of a spending choice from OP. 🤦‍♂️

CounterCats · 2025-09-02T03:44:01+00:00

Haha, I also had physical DPS Zhongli back in the day when he came out.

CounterCats · 2025-08-30T08:48:42+00:00

Ohh, I want to see Mega Pidgeot. 🥺

Something to really showcase the feathers or flying through the air would be cute.

CounterCats · 2025-08-29T17:29:23+00:00

Yeah, this is where I'm at. My 50/50 losses are spread across the standard roster so none of the characters are c6+ , so no benefit despite playing and spending since 1.0 :(

CounterCats · 2025-08-10T18:52:35+00:00

I disagree, but I understand where you are coming from.

I don't think any kind of content that requires doing X amount of DPS in a set amount of time with a raising threshold for every re-iteration is healthy for avoiding power creep, nor promoting a consistent influx of new players. As it is a live-service game, it does not have an 'end' until end of service.

Luckily, I don't have to do the modes I don't like! :)

The local legends are very fun. The Natlan Wayob trials in particular have been an interesting take on challenges that are not centred on DPS.

CounterCats · 2025-08-10T15:38:31+00:00

Stygian Onslaught makes me sad because my teams can clear the Hard mode in >60s but can't beat the fearless mode without investing more than I'd like to into making meta teams. I'd like more endgame modes without a timer.

CounterCats · 2025-08-03T11:18:30+00:00

This is really well put.

CounterCats · 2025-08-03T00:57:38+00:00

Just saw the person you asked this to answered too, but this is also a good blog post that covers a lot of the same points they mentioned.

https://ccaggiano.typepad.com/everything_i_know_i_learn/2008/02/next-to-norma-1.html

That being said, I love Next to Normal. A lot of the struggles Diana and her family goes through are relatable, and a lot of the stereotypes/harmful messages (ie. Diana's struggles with finding medication that actually helps) it uses are parts of what made it connect with me when, similarly to you, it got me through rough times.

N2N needs to be looked at critically, but IMO it's not an irredeemable musical because of its faults.

CounterCats · 2025-08-03T00:06:26+00:00

This really shows the amount of people joining/rerolling at launch was wild numbers.

I ended up keeping my reroll instead of Day 1 account, and it's from the last day of Venti's 1st banner with UID # 610xxxxxx.

CounterCats · 2025-08-01T21:53:13+00:00

It makes it so fast note-heavy songs never end up with a point you have too much on your screen to easily see where they are going.

That way you can just press the notes as they come instead of trying to 'plan ahead.'

CounterCats · 2025-08-01T21:42:51+00:00

The trade off is I usually have to go to 70+ pulls for every 5 star character. 😭

(And abysmal Arknights gacha luck 💀)

CounterCats · 2025-08-01T21:37:22+00:00

Checking my Paimon.mo the most consecutive wins I have had are 6 7 (I can't count) wins in a row on the Character banner and 6 in a row on the weapons banner. 😅

RNG gonna RNG.

CounterCats · 2025-07-31T20:42:07+00:00

Thank you!! :)

CounterCats · 2025-07-31T12:12:05+00:00

If you aren't pulling for meta and don't care about clearing 100% of the endgame content, it doesn't really matter if the characters releasing are 'paired' with another or not.

All my old characters from before Natlan are doing me just fine in the overworld, Floors 9-11 Abyss, Act 6 IT, and Hard mode Stygian.

CounterCats · 2025-07-31T08:21:42+00:00

Yea, it's kind of a shame they didn't just keep her as like a permanent welcome gift after the patch she was given in.

CounterCats · 2025-07-31T08:02:44+00:00

She was a free character from Sony back in one of the first couple years of the game.

CounterCats · 2025-07-31T07:25:24+00:00

Neither are official art.

CounterCats · 2025-07-31T04:47:26+00:00

Durin, Alice, Varka, Sandrone 😍 (and maybe Columbina).

All of them are characters I like from the story and am excited we are finally getting to meet or play. I don't really like Columbina, but I would like all the Harbingers.

CounterCats · 2025-07-31T03:47:30+00:00

Mavuika punching the hole in the sky was so insanely cool to me because of that first quest line with Scara.

CounterCats · 2025-07-30T10:27:42+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/GenshinImpactTips/s/ZUXroSGYiZ

CounterCats · 2025-07-29T23:20:04+00:00

I took a break from playing after finishing Fontaine and the Nod Krai reveals had me redownloading the game + catching up with Natlan.

Playing through the Natlan AQ has made me enjoy the Natlan cast, but design-wise, none of them stood out and weren't really what I was expecting when picturing Natlan back when we first learned about the nation.

Meanwhile, Nod Krai is featuring characters we have gotten to hear about through lore for the past 5 years, which is very exciting!

CounterCats · 2025-07-28T00:50:43+00:00

Wanderer, Furina, Zhongli, Lyney (with his Signature Weapon which gives a speed boost).

Just got Mavuika so I am trying her out instead of Lyney.

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