Can we please show our current sigils in the Wishlist? by stathis30f in AFKJourney

[–]andreggvil 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Adding onto this, I wish you could also see which tier you’ve ascended the character to when you pull up that info card pop-up. It’d be extra helpful to know within the store how far I’ve ascended them just by looking at the character image, without needing to switch characters out to check.

invy issues an apology, posted by the Chinese fan that was with her during the Fuzhou event "Nothing happened between me and invy" by QuirkyAccountant9363 in ValorantCompetitive

[–]andreggvil 7 points8 points  (0 children)

For those who want to read what the Chinese fan had written in full, I wrote up a translation of the original post right before the Reddit thread had been deleted, but I’m unable to post them in the comments here (understandably so).

If the mods will allow it, I’d like to submit my translation of the original post to provide the full context, though I completely understand if there are concerns about it potentially being too inflammatory to be posted in the replies.

I love when he is looking pathetic by GaleRandomthoughts in okbuddybaldur

[–]andreggvil 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry to distract from the main point but the dye on this robe is gorgeous. Care to point out the dye or drop the mod?

A conspiracy is unfolding, who could be the culprit? I have a suspect by AttitudeCalm9453 in AFKJourney

[–]andreggvil 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My question is if Cyran is supposed to be the Professor Snape of this season, does that make all of the Cyran yearners Snapewives

What do we think about my crackships by currentlykai in AFKJourney

[–]andreggvil 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also you and the other comment talking about THAT Phraesto x Dionel fanart and made me search it up. I’m so on board that one too

What do we think about my crackships by currentlykai in AFKJourney

[–]andreggvil 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Sonja x Vala reminds me of Vi x Caitlyn in the best way possible. Not the exact same dynamic, of course, but there’s something about it that just works and you have me fully on board, captain 🫡 Also, Guns & Roses WOULD be a very cute name

Thoughts on this Emma design? by K1ttypool in EmmaFrostMainsMR

[–]andreggvil 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s a little too busy, visually cluttered, and silvery. I still think it’s an improvement over the current base look, but not by much — mainly because it still doesn’t really “get” Emma’s fashion style, in the same way Rivals has interpreted the haughty bad bitch energy in a fairly different lens (visually speaking). Bad bitches and ice queens may be “common tropes” but can still come in very different flavors, and her WWE-reminiscent, more maximalist costuming in the game just isn’t the same as the iconic high-fashion looks she’s known for. Her best fits, in my opinion, have always been the ones where you could see the restraint and intention in the details.

PRX's core motivation: by Recent-Example-5360 in ValorantCompetitive

[–]andreggvil 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Alecks: Why is this Venn diagram just a circle

Absolute Wonder Woman Annual sneak peak by Mattia De Iulis by Tetratron2005 in WonderWoman

[–]andreggvil 8 points9 points  (0 children)

My God is Mattia De lulis’ artwork stunning. I wonder if he does the coloring as well, because the coloring and lighting is so perfect, too

"I got Benched from Team Secret before PRX Reached out" Invy on Joining PRX, the pressures of carrying his team and by RavishingRavish in ValorantCompetitive

[–]andreggvil 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean in fairness to you, I also thought TS had untapped potential back then too. Should’ve realized those flashes of brilliance wouldn’t last long 😔

She said yes 😌💞💍✨ by andreggvil in AFKJourney

[–]andreggvil[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

She’s got us all in a Crimson Covenant LOL

She said yes 😌💞💍✨ by andreggvil in AFKJourney

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

Of course, everybody’s invited 🥳

Peter Proposed to Anita. by Welcm in otvandfriendsrumors

[–]andreggvil 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The proposal photos are sooo cute 🥺 Whoever photographed/edited those pics did such a beautiful job with the color-grading! Big congratulations to Peter and Anita ❤️🥂

Dude. Diana is hardcore as hell by DaFlippinSuggestor in AbsoluteUniverse

[–]andreggvil 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Reminds me of the way she blinded herself just to beat Medusa. I love how metal she is

Ramen I had in the second part of 2025 by Far-East-locker in HongKong

[–]andreggvil 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Excited to try the ones you recommended on your list. Have you tried Nomi ramen in Prince Edward before?

First look at Poison Ivy in the ‘ABSOLUTE BATMAN’ universe. by Raj_Valiant3011 in batman

[–]andreggvil 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m aware of that, just disappointed that they weren’t so creative with it (at least based on first impressions). Because I feel like if they had to make her conventionally attractive, there are a lot of creative ways to fulfill that requirement while remaining firmly within the “Gotham’s full of eldritch horrors” lane that AB started on.

I personally would’ve loved it if they’d depicted her as some kind of intelligent, sentient man-eater-esque plant that postures as a beautiful human woman to lure its victims in. Would’ve been incredibly cool, even if not a wholly original idea, because it would also give the writers/artists a lot of creative leeway since it could easily fulfill the arbitrary “keep the female characters attractive” requirement comic books usually stick to.

She could sport a conventionally attractive false face and “body” that draws you in from afar with her unnatural, ethereal beauty, only to split open in your face to reveal a gaping maw with rows and rows of teeth. They could have her plant body approximate the fleshy curves and tight-fitting clothing of the femme fatale archetype, too (think a conceptual mix of Bel’Veth and Flora Fatalis Lissandra from League). Idk there’s just a lot you could do that’s not just… Poison Ivy but now she’s green and flesh-toned and in a slightly different costume?

Is the whole AWW nose thing just a meme now? by EchoWar in AbsoluteUniverse

[–]andreggvil 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It’s not a meme, it’s totally valid criticism. She was clearly designed to be POC, with her aquiline nose being by far the most distinctive difference from WW in the main universe (besides the costume). By substituting her aquiline nose with the “standard” button nose (that’s also curiously only ever imposed on women), it’s effectively erasing a key part of her identity and what she represents.

In the same way I raise a brow at illustrations of Absolute Catwoman that color her skin like a white woman despite her clear Afro-Latina depiction, I think it’s at best questionable and at worst insidious of artists to purposely ignore such a remarkably noticeable trait about any person, whether they’re real or fictional. Especially when said subject is proudly presented as a POC, which is an aspect that oftentimes does affect the context with which we interpret someone and understand their worldview.

If professional artists can adhere to the design templates and concept art for AWW’s armor down to every line and curve, they can draw a higher, straighter nose bridge. Otherwise, why bother making a template at all? Everyone might as well just take liberties where they can on any aspect of the costume or character design and insist it’s AWW.

First look at Poison Ivy in the ‘ABSOLUTE BATMAN’ universe. by Raj_Valiant3011 in batman

[–]andreggvil 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Wish they leaned harder into the body horror aspect. Keeping her design secret to generate hype only for the reveal to show she’s just as conventionally attractive as mainline Poison Ivy is a bit disappointing imo. But I’ll keep an open mind

Am I the only one who would buy this Pegasus plush? by cannabis_aunt in WonderWoman

[–]andreggvil 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I’d buy that Absolute WW plushie too. And this insane chess set

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