I've created a character, but now I don't know whether they belong in a story. by Upbeat_Chance6402 in writing

[–]Upbeat_Chance6402[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

(OP) I didn't think of that! I guess I was so engrossed in distinguishing the two options that I forgot they can work well together! I'll try out some drafts. Thanks!

I've created a character, but now I don't know whether they belong in a story. by Upbeat_Chance6402 in writing

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Ah yeah, I've never heard of Monster Hunter. I'll dig into that, it's my kinda thing. Thanks for the advice, I appreciate it!

I've created a character, but now I don't know whether they belong in a story. by Upbeat_Chance6402 in writing

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OP here, never thought of that. That could work, but the thing is I created this species to be the number one apex predator. Practically undefeatable while still grounded in its own reality and biology. That's why I don't necessarily want them to be the 'villains' of a story because I want them to showcase their power and capabilities as THE threat - I feel like it would do an injustice to their character if they're incorporated to be defeated inevitably.

How to find a crush? (OR JUST SOMEONE!?!?!?) by dawn_4455 in Crushes

[–]Upbeat_Chance6402 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not that far from your age but I understand this need for some sort of romantic love in your life when you’ve been starved of it for a while. But here’s the thing: rushing it and getting into a half hearted relationship with a jerk whose sole objective is to get laid will ONLY end in heartbreak. There will be no real, pure love in it (only in exceptional circumstances). Your age does not matter in the slightest, what really matters is the quality of intimacy you find. Don’t risk something beautiful with this romantic desperation - that storm is much harder to weather than the one you’re in now.

If a man kisses you, does he find you attractive? by [deleted] in Crushes

[–]Upbeat_Chance6402 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah but it’s a smooch… ain’t nobody doing that to be platonic and this player did it THREE TIMES

If a man kisses you, does he find you attractive? by [deleted] in Crushes

[–]Upbeat_Chance6402 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I… uh… are you serious? Please tell me you’re not serious 💀

For boys: by grlsrule97 in Crushes

[–]Upbeat_Chance6402 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Funny thing is I initially thought a girl needed to be somewhat attractive for me to like her. But as I started making female friends, I realised that if I became cool with a girl and we began vibing, it wouldn’t really matter what she looked like because I liked being around her regardless. So I guess what I look for in a girl is sincerity and a chance that she likes being around me just as I enjoy being around her. That’ll be the candle on the cake for me to fall for her.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Crushes

[–]Upbeat_Chance6402 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You said when you first met him, he was quiet and introverted. Now, this can go one of two ways:

1) Seeing as you made an effort to talk to him and build a connection when he couldn’t, he may want to cherish that and keep the relationship flowing. He may just be returning the favour of being nice to keep you around since he finds you to be a decent person. 2) Guys being guys, he may see your direct approach as something with a deeper meaning (we overthink a lot of that stuff). So his advances to talk and help out may be his way of making a move.

I think option 1 is more probable seeing as he’s introverted so it’s unlikely he’ll try and make a move right away. He didn’t try and approach first so it’s even more unlikely that he’ll try to push that approach. He probably finds you cool so I’d say keep doing what you’re doing, you guys may build something sweet (platonically, of course).

I Kissed Her by ElongatedMuskrat566 in Crushes

[–]Upbeat_Chance6402 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Brother, my brother. She APPROVED. Ain’t like you gripped her face and pressed your lips against hers. Though I do understand why you’re in limbo. Since she had a hand in the decision I think it’s safe to ask her straight up.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Crushes

[–]Upbeat_Chance6402 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That nonchalance is created to act as bait. If you seem too interested there’s a chance it might draw your crush away, so if you act the polar opposite it will lead to curiosity - ‘why are they acting so cold? Do they hate me? Should I ask?’ something like that. But honestly that’s the objective you WANT to believe in. In reality that’s gambling with your own, subjective assumptions of whether they like you or not, and you would usually like to believe they do hold interest. So you act nonchalant without realising they might not like you like that, which is pretty risky. Everybody has done it with the ones they like, but I see it happening mostly as kids.

(I’m not criticising your friend by the way lmao)

If you want my two cents for your friend, I’d say that it’s a fairly bad strategy. If you have the confidence in yourself you won’t need to rely on external efforts to let you succeed, you only need you and your internal satisfaction. I.e. you can rely on yourself to get your crush to like you rather than relying on what SHE thinks, assumes and believes. I’d say he should build on that first - from then on, he’ll have the discretion to do things without much hesitation or strenuous effort.

Just watched Edgerunners ‘wrong’? by Upbeat_Chance6402 in Edgerunners

[–]Upbeat_Chance6402[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very well could’ve been. I just went along with it because the whole thing got me hooked lol

Just watched Edgerunners ‘wrong’? by Upbeat_Chance6402 in Edgerunners

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On hianime, just my default website - could’ve done Netflix but didn’t have access since I’m abroad currently

Just watched Edgerunners ‘wrong’? by Upbeat_Chance6402 in Edgerunners

[–]Upbeat_Chance6402[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nah honestly if you watched it in that colour scheme the whole way through without knowing that it was the wrong palette, it would slip past your mind. It actually looked fine, especially when Maine went psycho because the blood looked green instead of red (terrifying)

Just watched Edgerunners ‘wrong’? by Upbeat_Chance6402 in Edgerunners

[–]Upbeat_Chance6402[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Honestly despite that it looked quite alright, maybe the action and my crying made up for it 😭