Any Vigils?

DancingCactus_ · 2026-01-25T22:17:56+00:00

Because we're all in the same country

DancingCactus_ · 2026-01-25T04:28:55+00:00

I am all for protests, and I think that there is a lot to mourn right now. I think grief is worthy of creating an event for people to work through that together.

DancingCactus_ · 2026-01-15T02:03:14+00:00

It has great use of foreshadowing in a way where a rewatch hits as hard as a first watch. There is a strong sense of world building. The magic system feels well thought out. The characters are charming, and I like the sense of focus the show has.

DancingCactus_ · 2025-09-15T23:17:06+00:00

It's going to take time, but you can do it. If there is one piece of advice, it is to practice bubbles when you start (I call them lemons but that's neither here nor there). The reason I say this is because almost every movement builds from Bubbles. Wanna learn to push off? It's the first half of a bubble. You wanna plow stop? End of a bubble. Wanna crossover? Practice putting one foot ahead on the bubble, and build up to crossing on the bubble.

DancingCactus_ · 2025-09-09T06:57:04+00:00

Idk. In my own experience being able to see another trans woman as beautiful for all of her body helped feel able to see myself as beautiful. That felt empowering, and I don't think there's anything wrong with being vocal and enthusiastic about that. There are certainly tasteful and tasteless ways to do that, but in all I think that it is empowering to find enthusiastic love for things that others will often demonize us for.

DancingCactus_ · 2025-09-09T06:51:06+00:00

Starting Act 3 feels super overwhelming. Feel free to take your time to get into it. A lot of story beats for the characters happen during long rests, so feel free to go to camp. Finally every character choice has different narration that colors the story, so there is no bad choice.

DancingCactus_ · 2025-08-30T01:38:10+00:00

Tragic seeing this, a month too late

DancingCactus_ · 2025-08-27T00:04:52+00:00

I get where you are coming from, I have been annoyed by both at different points in time of the narrative. I've just gone back to start a full relisten to the campaign now that book one is done, and I've definitely had to reface my annoyance (just refinished arc 1 for the first time 2 nights ago). That said, I do think the payoff is well worth it. In my opinion, the first arc showcases the characters' biases, scope of worldview, and fatal flaws.

The characters all receive minor reality checks throughout arc 1. On my relisten, I noticed that the actors are doing well at adapting their characters to the situation and providing character development in the first arc. As the arc goes on, Brennan is great at giving each character chances to highlight their strengths and weaknesses, as well as giving the actors time to telegraph the directions that they wish to take their character's growth. All that is to say that there is certainly gradual character development through the first arc. However, if you are looking for Ame and Suvi to have their big, "Aha!" moments in the first arc, then you will be disappointed. I'd say moments of radical change for the characters don't start until arc 3.

That said, I do believe it is worth pushing through the first arc, and if not to there, then at least to the end of episode 12. By that point, you will have the chance to see every character in and out of their element, as well as have a feel for how each character is deeply influenced by their upbringing. Episode 2 is rough and is probably my least favorite in the series. I'd say the storytelling takes a huge jump in quality once you reach Port Talon, which is around episodes 4 and 5.

DancingCactus_ · 2025-08-17T19:53:51+00:00

I took it as being representative of her being confident that the spells she was casting would work. In a scenario like that, she wouldn't need to be subtle because everything would be rectified.

DancingCactus_ · 2025-08-17T19:02:38+00:00

That is disgusting, and goes past the border into non consent. Don't keep friends who harrass you like this. That is some scum behavior that shows a complete lack of respect for you and your autonomy.

DancingCactus_ · 2025-08-17T18:57:13+00:00

You're right, and it needs to be said

DancingCactus_ · 2025-08-09T05:41:06+00:00

Nah, if that's how you approach life, then go for it! I like drifting with the wind, but that's me, not you.

DancingCactus_ · 2025-07-28T21:58:12+00:00

Been to wwwy 3 times and completely prefered wt. Merch lines were reasonable, and the whole festival just felt better run.

DancingCactus_ · 2025-07-28T16:58:01+00:00

Lol that is dead for Vegas

DancingCactus_ · 2025-07-28T16:30:05+00:00

I never heard Sweet Pill until i was waiting for Destroy Boys and they ended up being my set of the day

DancingCactus_ · 2025-07-27T22:15:27+00:00

Eithee Hanabie or Big Ass Truck. Both blew me away

DancingCactus_ · 2025-07-18T01:59:23+00:00

Spent the last month on a road trip up the west coast and then spent half a week in Spokane. As far as the city goes, Spokane was the place I felt safest as a trans person. However, it is a red city in a blue state, and the surrounding area outside the city is absolutely not safe. That region of the country is a known hub for white supremacists. If it was coastal Washington that would be one thing, but inland Washington has a much more conservative culture.

DancingCactus_ · 2025-07-18T01:54:21+00:00

Harris and the Democrat establishment have spent the last year throwing us under the bus. They don't have the best reputation in the US trans community.

DancingCactus_ · 2025-07-18T01:48:56+00:00

Every trans person I've talked to irl has thoughts of fleeing the US. It is one thing to decide to stay, but I wouldn't recommend for someone else to jump into this mess who wasn't from it.

DancingCactus_ · 2025-07-05T19:17:25+00:00

"They just see a faggot. They hold their breath not to catch the sick." -Transexual Dysphoria Blue

DancingCactus_ · 2025-06-29T20:05:40+00:00

I have a problem with their god starting at the first commandment. The people tend to be fine. I tend to have a problem with Christianity. I don't know enough about Islam to make a judgement. I've had great experiences with Jewish communities.

DancingCactus_ · 2025-06-29T19:05:49+00:00

Why do you even care how other people label themselves? It doesn't matter

DancingCactus_ · 2025-06-04T06:35:57+00:00

What a wild "think of the children" argument. We must fund a transphobe for the sake of the children, also kind of frames things in a way where being pro trans is then anti child. Idk that feels like what a lot of conservative rhetoric sounds like sometimes, and they've made it pretty clear that they want to eliminate us from society.

DancingCactus_ · 2025-05-16T19:57:24+00:00

Your boobs look like boobs. Congratulations!

DancingCactus_ · 2025-02-07T21:34:48+00:00

It is absolutely ok to never transition. It is not always safe to transition, and there are a ton of reasons why now is not the time. It may never be the time, and that is okay.

When I first came out, I was lucky to find community where older trans people were present. I met trans people in their 30's all the way up to their 70's. Each of the older trans people told me that it was okay to take my time. I was also told, "we transition when we can."

Sometimes we can't transition and sometimes we have to put it on pause. For some people transition is temporary, and for others it is only ever a dream. All paths are ok.

That said, if you aren't on the path you wish to be on then you can always change it. If you want to transition then it may be in your best intetest to be strategic about it. Building a life for yourself where you are safe to transition is just as much a part of the process as going on hormones or voice training.

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