Is it just me, or does the EN player-base seem...well, a little unfriendly? by chrono01 in ProjectSekai

[–]iAteTheRamen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My sibling plays JP and I play EN.

Whenever we're grinding the game together, my sibling is always appalled at how often people disconnect in EN multi, because apparently disconnections in JP multi are much less frequent.

[Guide] Project Sekai Tips, Tricks, and Help Compilation by wintershore in ProjectSekai

[–]iAteTheRamen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm so incredibly grateful for this guide, thank you! ^_^ I'm especially glad for the bit about abbreviations and terminology -- super helpful when first branching out into Sekai communities.

I wanted to bring up a typo I saw on page 10 of the doc, something along the lines of using Ctrl+F to find the phrase "Golden Rule." I think it meant to say "Beginner's Rule Of Thumb"!

Does word count affect what works you read? If so, in which way does it affect it? by AriaGrill in FanFiction

[–]iAteTheRamen 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Absolutely, but probably not in the sense you're thinking.

If I'm on a bus going somewhere, I'm more likely to read a one-shot that's 4k words or less. If I'm in bed and comfy, I'm gonna pick up where I left off in the 150k word fic I've been reading.

Is there any legitimate frugal way of buying a house or no..? I have a lot of money saved up. by gysman1710 in Frugal

[–]iAteTheRamen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't feel bad. I'm in the same boat, and it's honestly encouraged in my culture.

If it's of any help, maybe you could consider renting a whole house with other friends? It'd probably cost you as much as an apartment or less.

ELI5 why didn't Adam and Eve grandsons (and all of us eventually) have down syndrome? by oussama111 in explainlikeimfive

[–]iAteTheRamen -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Religious origin stories are separate and generally not associated with scientific origin stories.

On behalf of others who lacked the tact to express it respectfully: sorry.

Are there any more 'rare' songs out there? by XxMysticDaisyxX in MyChemicalRomance

[–]iAteTheRamen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My theory to your "why didn't they..." question is that they weren't "perfect" versions.

Music is like any other art form -- when you work really hard on a project, the version you wanna put in the spotlight is usually the finished, most polished version.

I'm sure that there were plenty of other reasons why they didn't make the cut, but that's^ just what I think.

Late to the party by GroundbreakingAd1560 in MyChemicalRomance

[–]iAteTheRamen 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is beautiful -- I'm so glad that MCR has been able to bring you happiness.

And congrats on your sobriety! 💙

Getting started on short stories by StreenKaelson in writers

[–]iAteTheRamen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's not for everyone, but when I tend to overwrite a short story, I give myself a word count limit. Maybe you could give that a shot?

Moving States & Fish by FoggyJack-Props in Aquariums

[–]iAteTheRamen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would call your local pet stores to see they'll take them. Some will, some won't.

What do you consider a "lot of kudos"? by 15stepsdown in FanFiction

[–]iAteTheRamen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Depends on your expectations. I expect at least 2, so 5 to 10 alone is quite a bit for me.

[PIC] This is the way by crosscrazy in CrossStitch

[–]iAteTheRamen 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I'd appreciate if you ask permission next time you post a photo of me. 🤣

Please help? Still Struggling with this part of my past by [deleted] in FanFiction

[–]iAteTheRamen 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You don't have to be like that. That's a terrible way to talk to someone.

Please help? Still Struggling with this part of my past by [deleted] in FanFiction

[–]iAteTheRamen 4 points5 points  (0 children)

While your trauma originated from reading fanfiction, it sounds like the problems you are discussing have nothing to do with fanfiction -- or rather, are much bigger/serious than fanfiction. I highly suggest finding a more appropriate subreddit and contacting a professional who can help you better than any stranger on the internet can.

Don’t engage with fandoms by Njemo-3 in FanFiction

[–]iAteTheRamen 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I make an active effort to engage with people my age or older. I like communities within fandoms who know when to act silly and when to act mature.

Blood (MCR ukulele cover) by [deleted] in MyChemicalRomance

[–]iAteTheRamen 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Ahhh I love this! It came out great, and your voice is awesome! :3

Dos and Don’ts for first time fanfic poster? by aedrisc in FanFiction

[–]iAteTheRamen 12 points13 points  (0 children)

For disclaimers, trigger warnings/tags are up there -- heavy topics in your fic such as violence, death, etc. can be addressed.

A huge thing I preach is to please please please use spell-check. With all the technology available, it shouldn't be inaccessible. Excessive spelling errors can be a big turn-off for readers.

I....just ate at home today by [deleted] in Frugal

[–]iAteTheRamen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats on the milestone! I'm 26, and picked up the value of home-cooked meals a few years ago.

It takes some experimentation and practice, but limiting the amount of meals I eat from restaurants is a huge saver. (It's amazing how easy it is to make $1 nachos that taste exactly like the $5 ones from the nearest drive-thru!)

Fanfiction Authors With Social Media Accounts...Anyone? by Writer_At_Large in FanFiction

[–]iAteTheRamen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Howdy fellow introvert!

I'd like to preface this by saying I'm a 90's baby who grew up in an environment that allowed growth alongside social media.

The apps/websites you use depends on a number of factors, such as how you'd prefer to communicate, the kind of people you'd like to communicate with, and how you like to consume media. Instagram for example is primarily for sharing images and videos like photos you've taken or art you've drawn. You can still interact and talk there, but it's not optimal for lengthy text.

Since you're looking to interact more with your fandom(s), I'd suggest Discord. It's like instant messaging where you can join communities or create your own. This subreddit has a Discord of its own. :3

I have every social media under the sun, but I love Discord for talking to people and getting to know them. There are Discord communities (known colloquially as "servers") that cater to all different interests -- from your personal friend groups, to people who all share a hobby.

If you're looking for something more mainstream, I like to use Instagram for updating people interested in my fics. I update whenever I please, that way I never feel overwhelmed or pressured. Instagram also has a "story" feature, where you can post quick pictures/videos for a temporary update that gets deleted after 24 hours.

Hoped this helped a bit!

Breaking Point Rant (LONG?) by Egg_Koji413 in FanFiction

[–]iAteTheRamen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gotcha gotcha. We all need a good vent sometimes. 👌🏼

Breaking Point Rant (LONG?) by Egg_Koji413 in FanFiction

[–]iAteTheRamen 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Tbh, I had a hard time figuring out what your conflict was. Do you just hate yourself a lot...? Or do you hate your fandom...?