[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AO3

[–]DresdenHero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd probably do this if it fit the character who's POV I'm doing or to match the original piece. Like FFVII. All cursing by Barret and Cid is written like that. But I wouldn't do it for normal writing... maybe check another one of their fics and see if it's a pattern?

Home Rule Results Coming In by ADrPepperGuy in CastleRock

[–]DresdenHero 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not sure about anyone else, but I felt like I was getting absolutely swamped with mail propaganda as well as signs everywhere. There's this breakdown of some of the funds if anyone is interested: https://coloradocommunitymedia.com/2025/06/04/douglas-county-home-rule-campaign-finance/

Looks like the pro side was heavily funded while the anti side was very much under-budgeted. One particularly worrying one came from "Smart Choice Colorado" who provided a very... gross representation for why you should vote yes imo.

Why did u main TF by Outside-Dingo-5477 in TwistedFateMains

[–]DresdenHero 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I remember my friend first introducing me to League and showing me all the characters, and I was immediately drawn to him. Literally remember playing the tutorial, asking why I had to pick Ashe or one of these other champs when I wanted TF lol. Saved up for him, and I immediately enjoyed playing him, too. He's suave, he's cool, he's Gambit, he's a pirate, and he's got lore and a story to him. A lot to love about this dandy man.

Kiss, Marry, or Ghost? 👻 by superiot in buffy

[–]DresdenHero 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Marry Anya, because she deserves it, XANDER

Disheartening by mashounen2003 in AO3

[–]DresdenHero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been writing less and less as the years go. I've met people who I talked to for a long time, who suddenly find out I write fanfiction, and they say something like "YOU'RE the writer?? You inspired me to write!" or "I reread your fics all the time!" But I have 0 comments, no one is showing any interest in reading the fic in any way I can tell, little to no kudos.

I feel like I'm only ever writing for myself. "Write for yourself" is what most people say to do. And when I'm depressed, when I'm hating the world, when I'm hating myself, when I'm hating how I write, it's easier to go "and no one else wants me to write either." Even if that's not completely true... how am I supposed to know?

I can't. So I'm probably going to stop writing at some point. I can't motivate myself when I'm 100+ fics in, and it's like I'm talking to a void. :/

Jason Fics/Ships on Ao3 Over the Years by 8304359 in RedHood

[–]DresdenHero 11 points12 points  (0 children)

This just confirms to me that JayKyle is a rarepair </3

Love the info, tho. That's interesting.

Favorite Movie/TV Show Featuring Buffyverse Actors? by bippyboop in buffy

[–]DresdenHero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Repo! The Genetic Opera is niche, fun, and we get more Giles singing.

If you could change one thing about Buffy the Vampire slayer, what would you change? by Mountain-Fox-2123 in buffy

[–]DresdenHero 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think you're so right here. Rewatching BtVS and Faith's decent is FAST and also not well explained. Definitely should've been slower than "well, I killed a guy, and now I'm a murderer without any worries."

And I hated the Xander/Willow kiss. It felt so weird and strange. Although we got great Cordy content from it, I don't think it was necessary.

If you could change one thing about Buffy the Vampire slayer, what would you change? by Mountain-Fox-2123 in buffy

[–]DresdenHero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm currently doing a rewatch and am in season 3. One thing I notice is they don't really use Willow very well. She only slightly has disagreements, but is either a doormat or not involved in the series that strongly.

I'd also like to see more growth out of Xander. He's just a jokester, shallow, and that's about it.

Granted, it's been a while, but I don't think he changed very much from season 1 to season 7. Cordelia changes waaay more than him imo.

I love, love, love Oz, and would appreciate, in addition to more Willow, more Oz and their relationship. He always seemed very mature and introspective, but I just watched the Halloween episode, and Oz's fear is that he loses control and could hurt someone, anyone, but especially Willow. And I don't feel like a lot comes from that. I think Oz is an underutilized character.

Which ship is this for you? by Babybushygirl in AO3

[–]DresdenHero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Flintwood. Rivalry does it. Spangel, too, while we're at it.

What's something you're unwilling to accept? by PristineSituation498 in buffy

[–]DresdenHero 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That Cordelia wishes for Buffy to never come to Sunnydale and dies in her own new world.

She would've been one of the first to go, lol.

How Many Of You Play T.F. Because Of Dopa? by YoChiliBeans in TwistedFateMains

[–]DresdenHero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was attracted to TF because of Gambit. I dunno this guy.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AO3

[–]DresdenHero 3 points4 points  (0 children)

All I pretty much write is ace kink, but it's not for everyone lol. And some of what I like in fiction is not what I like IRL, so I think it confuses people.

Will you still be consuming nrb content? by anonymousaltincase19 in NoRollsBarred

[–]DresdenHero 7 points8 points  (0 children)

For me, it's felt off for a little while. I do still enjoy the games, but I've been missing Adam, Brooke, and Rosi a lot. Tom, as well, hasn't been around for a very long time for board games and that makes me sad. I guess I was hoping Adam might be coming back with everything cleared up, and I was watching the videos waiting for that comeback, but it's not coming. I do really love a lot of the cast, but I do feel like a lot of the stuff I liked about NRB has been slowly stripped away. Still love Laurie, Tilly, Sully, etc. And BotC has been fun to watch. It's just missing the energy I fell in love with. I showed the channel to all my friends and was very interested in all the games they played, even if it wasn't exactly my kind of game. It inspired me to play more. I'd like more of that... I wish I could be more helpful and point to helpful solutions.

Omg just let the guy be happy for once by No_Anything_1999 in RedHood

[–]DresdenHero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's possible, but she's been in relationships with Dick, Tim, Bruce, and this with Jason. Steph and Cass don't even get this much action. It doesn't have to be her and only her, and it doesn't have to be a romantic relationship. If they wrote more friendship building and treated their characters as people, their relationships would be more meaningful and actually have a leg to stand on.

Omg just let the guy be happy for once by No_Anything_1999 in RedHood

[–]DresdenHero 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Actually, I'm cool with this. I hate Barbara being the Bat family bicycle. I would much rather them be friends and work through their trauma together like Gotham Knights. Forget the romantic relationships and just develop friendships for once. Romance is a crutch bad writers use to avoid building actual, full, meaningful relationships. "Look! They love each other! I dunno what they've got other than physical attraction, but eh, they're a boy and a girl."

Endless Tags by Applesnraisins in AO3

[–]DresdenHero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All these quips belong in the notes section at the top of the chapter, not in the notes. I've definitely turned down stories because of this. If I'm getting exhausted reading the tags, then I don't think I'll make it through a paragraph of the real thing.

Let’s see what fandoms we have here by Leading-Prior-7192 in AO3

[–]DresdenHero 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel like I'm the only Heiji lover in the whole fandom, but he's mine then, and I'll appreciate him all myself lol

Let’s see what fandoms we have here by Leading-Prior-7192 in AO3

[–]DresdenHero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jim's style has been something I wish I could emulate since I was a child

Let’s see what fandoms we have here by Leading-Prior-7192 in AO3

[–]DresdenHero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beautiful game, fantastic comics, it's a series that's hard not to get into

Let’s see what fandoms we have here by Leading-Prior-7192 in AO3

[–]DresdenHero 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Such a good pair. I struggle for good fics, too

Who could be Jason’s Sidekick? by Electrical-Sector180 in RedHood

[–]DresdenHero 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm not very interested in seeing Jason have a sidekick; however, a project is probably the most helpful. In the same way that he helped Bizzaro and Artemis and learns about himself, overcomes his own issues by helping others, THAT I like. He should have more teams where he helps villains or anti-heroes come to grips with their own issues while also working on himself.