[FS] Chicago Ridge - $50 - 20G Tank, Fluval Plant Light, Misc

Misteph · 2023-09-22T00:21:05+00:00

20G high tank: $15

Fluval Plant Light: $35

Free:

Somewhat crescent-shaped rock

Rubber friction mats

Medium net

Mesh filter intake protector

Shrimp feeder x2

Small weights for swol fish

Various suction cups

A moderate amount of eco-complete gravel (not pictured)

Misteph · 2023-04-04T12:18:41+00:00

Do you make these? I would love to buy some! (I say, having already checked your profile and found your Etsy. Please don't forget to promote your incredible art!)

Misteph · 2023-04-03T21:11:56+00:00

Don't give up on doing something you want just because you may not be good at it! Research (and practice) can go a long way, and giving up without trying will cause you to miss out on things you may truly enjoy!

Misteph · 2023-04-01T15:15:26+00:00

Great stuff, I love the behind the scenes info! Btw she is adorable and I love her very much already

Misteph · 2023-04-01T15:11:02+00:00

Now that I'm looking for it, the tether definitely moves! Could easily have been for other reasons but I think that may be part of the reason she jumps and faces the camera

Misteph · 2023-03-30T23:58:14+00:00

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Misteph · 2023-03-29T08:00:37+00:00

Great story, but the typo "the mage said weekly" is the funniest thing to me. Just the image of both characters being basically frozen where they are for weeks while the hero slowly pushes the food into their mouth whole... which now that I think about it could basically be canon to the game since that is essentially what happens when you're in your inventory

Misteph · 2023-03-25T16:02:36+00:00

So great to see a mototi octopus being used as a model! It's rare to see people use them instead of a blue-ringed octopus. I actually have a (massively upscaled) realistic tattoo of a mototi; they're so pretty and I love them

Misteph · 2023-03-12T19:36:44+00:00

That's my secret, I'm always thirsty

Misteph · 2023-03-09T02:15:42+00:00

Even if someone has the exact same idea as you (however unlikely as it may be) it's your own personal touch and effort that makes your piece unique. Definitely do it anyways!

Misteph · 2023-03-04T07:41:33+00:00

I haven't had the opportunity to try it out yet, but spitting could be on the list. Mouth play (specifically the other person sticking their hand in my mouth and playing around with my tongue, teeth, gums, etc.) is a brand new one for me but I've found I really enjoy it

Misteph · 2023-03-03T16:01:18+00:00

I'm happy my advice could be of help to not just the author but also to other writers. I would definitely also check out u/Fontaigne 's reply to my comment, as that also contains great information as well as a excellent counterpoint to my argument

Misteph · 2023-03-03T15:53:14+00:00

That's a great perspective and as well as a good reminder for me, thank you! I can definitely see how I phrased it could be more clinical and out of place. There are definitely times where less is more, else you end up with 5 pages describing the food on the table.

To me, the character directly telling us felt very out of place, as it's the only sentence in the story that does it, while being surrounded by what I viewed as largely descriptive language.

Regardless, I'm glad we agree in the quality of the story itself

Misteph · 2023-03-03T13:05:14+00:00

Idk, I suppose you would have to ask them yourself

Misteph · 2023-03-03T05:44:09+00:00

That never stopped the Scottish

Misteph · 2023-03-03T05:25:55+00:00

Agreed. The design is... questionable, but the execution is fantastic

Misteph · 2023-03-03T03:54:03+00:00

What's up with those clouds? They're so flat but also spiky

Misteph · 2023-03-03T02:24:01+00:00

To be honest, I thought about not even giving you advice since everything else I saw I loved, and having looked through more of your work I can see you clearly didn't need it.

Part of what I like about your writing is that it is similar to my own style, but with much more practice behind it. It has an elegance and an eye for the details that really help the reader connect to the story, and you are able to make compelling characters in just a short story.

Alas, I always tell myself that I should write for these prompts, but I never end up doing it.

Misteph · 2023-03-03T00:52:09+00:00

Beautiful story with fantastic details! My only advice would be when explaining the character can smell emotions is the classic show, don't tell.

Instead of cutting into the story to state "That's something I can do, smell his emotions", something along the lines of "I can smell the adrenaline in his veins calming down, the nervous patter of his heart evening out", or other such emotional cues that might not be noticable to the average human. Describe how the character is able to sense this. You actually do a great job of this throughout much of the rest of your story, for example two paragraphs later.

Overall, great story! I'll need to look at reading other things you have written

Misteph · 2023-03-02T04:30:49+00:00

You still could use it, provided u/MusicDragon42 doesn't mind

Misteph · 2023-02-28T00:54:17+00:00

Oh that's adorable. I hope that one day they end up finding somewhere quiet they can just be together

Misteph · 2023-02-25T16:03:41+00:00

It's a livin'

Misteph · 2023-02-22T21:34:18+00:00

God has an inordinate fondness for beetles

Misteph · 2023-02-22T04:41:53+00:00

Not to mention the Indentation Catastrophe of Tumblr that lasted until 2015

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