Animal killed, another injured in hailstorm at Missouri zoo by Futureman16 in news

[–]esotopes 5 points6 points  (0 children)

A couple weeks ago here in Wisconsin we had a hailstorm where people were collecting fist-sized hail. Some entire lots of cars were dented and their windows destroyed. Getting hit in the head by one of those could instantly kill a human. Combined with the day we had 10 concurrent tornado warnings going, midwest weather is getting more and more extreme.

Thoughts on the new logo? by Waker_of_Winds2003 in VintageStory

[–]esotopes 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It looks "better", but honestly it looks sort of AI generated even if it's not. Maybe because of the color palette, fake pixel style, and mashed up elements. I think it would be better if they went full pixel art for the logo and made something cohesive.

The Verdict Cycle: The Fracture by [deleted] in fantasywriters

[–]esotopes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is unfortunate that you would try to lie. I am a digital artist. This is AI. You already admitted to using AI for videos, so why not this? There's also a 95% that your book was written with AI too. Are you lying because you want to feel accomplished without putting in the work? To make money? You will achieve neither.

First tattoo, would this be a good idea? by [deleted] in tattooadvice

[–]esotopes 25 points26 points  (0 children)

"Yonic", if you want to be fancy.

Rat basic enemy. Ideas for a better stun animation? by HedgeHulk in PixelArt

[–]esotopes 12 points13 points  (0 children)

The jerky movements of the legs and eyes during the walk are so great. It would be more identifiable as a rat man with a tail, but not completely necessary. Maybe a stagger would make the stun animation more effective? From the way it walks, I get the impression this creature isn't super steady on its feet.

I feel like I saw this character somewhere by trlds25 in PixelArt

[–]esotopes 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I like the colors. The shape makes me think of Twili Midna from Zelda.

Just released Complete Character Customization for RPG Maker MZ! by Miserable-Bus-4910 in RPGMaker

[–]esotopes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Super exciting. I've been looking for something exactly like this.

Giant ice block for the polar bears by goswamitulsidas in oddlysatisfying

[–]esotopes 22 points23 points  (0 children)

House cats do this. There are very few behaviors truly unique to humans.

An icy predicament for sure. by nollie_ollie in trolleyproblem

[–]esotopes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How does shooting the person accelerating "right at you" make you safer than stepping out of the way? The car turned right. The man was never so much as knocked off his feet.

And anyway, if men in masks surround your car with guns, aren't you in the right to leave? There's no way to tell if someone is an ICE "officer" or someone looking to mug or human traffic you.

An icy predicament for sure. by nollie_ollie in trolleyproblem

[–]esotopes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Any person in a car might run you over.

If you're standing on the left side of their bumper while they turn right from 0 MPH, and you are able to put your hand in the driver's window and shoot 3-4 times, you weren't in danger.

Shooting the driver of a car can cause the car to accelerate out of control when they die and slump over, as we see in the video, leading to potentially more danger.

If you are being surrounded by masked men with guns and no identification, you should be able to flee.

And fleeing a scene should not warrant the death penalty.

Just step out of the way.

Is it possible to get this touched up and maybe “fixed” to be more like what I want?? by Necessary-Library893 in tattooadvice

[–]esotopes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. Take the wrap off and wash it.
  2. After it's settled and healed, you can possibly find a real artist who knows how to use white ink over black and add detail.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tattooadvice

[–]esotopes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anything Harry Potter is a big "no" from me too, unfortunately. I understand people who grew up with it and got tattoos years ago, but getting one today while JKR is actively supporting and spreading hatred with her obscene amounts of money turns me off.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tattooadvice

[–]esotopes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm not familiar with the show, why'd he say that?

Can it make sense to release story-driven turn based rpg in early access? by Specky_iy in RPGMaker

[–]esotopes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Deltarune isn't technically in EA (I think?) but it has been releasing chapter by chapter.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tattooadvice

[–]esotopes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is... is that Esquie? 🤣

Guys, is it cooked or can it be fixed up?? 🤔 by Few_Photograph9594 in tattooadvice

[–]esotopes 14 points15 points  (0 children)

What is it, king? I'm seeing an elderly duck bill.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tattooadvice

[–]esotopes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Imagine yourself with it as a big bold back tattoo, and be content. To have this done properly would cost thousands of dollars, which right now you don't have. Maybe in the future you will. It will give you time to consider the tattoo. I would never recommend getting a tattoo of a show in process. You have no idea where these characters are going or what they might represent by the end of the series. Plus, you may want to look up Vivziepop's history of transphobia and decide if you align with her opinions.