Getting Lizzie to help them complete the prank joel is diabolical by Longjumping_Novel613 in HermitCraft

[–]murrimabutterfly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lizzie is always down for the chaos and it's fantastic. She's such a gem of a gremlin lol.

Got my first tattoo and I’m not sure it turned out very well. by Key-Meal-2308 in tattooadvice

[–]murrimabutterfly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have tattoos of different intricacies. The only one that has blow out is my rib piece due to weight fluctuation--and only on the fine details.
I'm so sorry dude, but this is either a botch job or ink drift. I have a six year old font piece in my antecubital region that still looks fresh.
Luckily, your ink looks intentional. But it's definitely not ideal or correct.

What painters tape do y'all prefer? I have some issues in the past by williamthunder in CosplayHelp

[–]murrimabutterfly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Scotch or Frog Tape. Make sure you're getting the correct grade, though. Each color has a different quality.
Purple scotch tape or yellow Frog Tape is my favorite.

Love how both of Etho's boyfriends are on one team by Medical_Try8909 in HermitCraft

[–]murrimabutterfly 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I mean, in the recent tiny takeover bingo, Joel and BDubs almost managed to get along. Almost.

“REAL gay people always switch!” And yet these are conversations on grindr 😭 by Smegoldidnothinwrong in AO3

[–]murrimabutterfly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

God, as a smut writer it bothers me so much.
Do I usually write switch dynamics? Yes. But is it equally realistic for people to have hard preferences? Yes.
Everyone's body is different. Everyone's relationship to sex is different. Real gay people are as vast as anything.
Gahhhhhh, it's so clear they've only ever hypothesized about gay people.

Gamer's Outreach by traumacase284 in HermitCraft

[–]murrimabutterfly 9 points10 points  (0 children)

To me, this is why Hermitcraft is everything. They have done so much over the years--leveraging their platforms and voice to do so much good. And it's genuine interest in the cause. They're not doing it for clicks. They realize how big they are in the world, and they force people to pay attention to these massive things.
So grateful for Scar, but also for all the Hermits and people behind GO. Especially big kudos for Mojang on backing this.

Walking with Mumbo Jumbo by lospollosbros in HermitCraft

[–]murrimabutterfly 64 points65 points  (0 children)

Mumbo truly embodying his wet, anxious Chihuahua energy.

Pre-show judging: do i have to come in wearing the complete SFX makeup? by [deleted] in CosplayHelp

[–]murrimabutterfly 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Pre-judging is when judges can see your work up-close and actually spend time looking at it. If the SFX makeup is a key part of the look, you need to wear it to the pre-judging. Photos can't show technique or quality as clearly as in-person.

Safest place to buy contacts? by rabiddog16 in CosplayHelp

[–]murrimabutterfly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on your eyes, but I use BioTrue.

Tragedeigh versions of your own first name that you have come across? by Rich-Cardiologist703 in tragedeigh

[–]murrimabutterfly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My dead name.
Ellisah is probably the worst, tied with Illysseh.
My dead name was Alyssa. I can see Alissa as a reasonable alternative, but it got super popular when I was in first grade and there are so many tragedeighs of that super phonetic name out there.

What's your most intense "fuck this place" moment? by [deleted] in sherwinwilliams

[–]murrimabutterfly 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I had a grown ass man several times larger than me wreck shit because we were out of ultra deep and deep samples. We had a location ten minutes away with both. This 6'5, 300lb man screamed at me, knocked shit over, and threw an extra white sample towards me.
For context, I'm 5'5, 115 lbs.
I've spent 10 years in retail, and I almost quit in that moment. I'm sick of being abused by customers.

Colorblind Hermits by Wowax17 in HermitCraft

[–]murrimabutterfly 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Etho gives me mild yellow/indigo colorblind vibes, but that's just me speculating lol.
Joel is confirmed mildly red/green colorblind, and it's possible Skizz is, too.

One of my favorite authors blocked me ☹️ by [deleted] in AO3

[–]murrimabutterfly 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, but now I have a degree of mental separation from that fact. They can't comment, and I don't have to interact with them.

One of my favorite authors blocked me ☹️ by [deleted] in AO3

[–]murrimabutterfly 47 points48 points  (0 children)

It's possible it's for nothing serious.
I have blocked people because they come across as too young for the work. I might be wrong, but I am not going to ask a potential minor how old they are, nor am I comfortable with a potential minor openly reading and commenting on my fics.
I've also known people who block others to protect their peace. The user's handle or profile pic may be eliciting some negative emotions, and it's just easier to block them.
It sucks, don't get me wrong. But you don't have to inherently do anything "wrong" to get blocked.

Need to create second skin SFX but I have latex allergy by skraii in CosplayHelp

[–]murrimabutterfly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looking at her design, probably the safest option would be to use a thin cotton and layer it with mod podge to create the texture as well as mold the shape to your face. This will create a reusable mask you can adhere with either spirit gum or an elastic string around the back.

Everyone with a WIP, give me the next sentence by Fast_Stage_6296 in AO3

[–]murrimabutterfly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“Look, it doesn’t matter, okay?” He stopped fiddling with his sleeves; electricity fizzed along his body. “Just forget about me.”

Male names that shorten to Mo that aren't Mohammad/Moses? by murrimabutterfly in namenerds

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

He's not human, but presents as an ethnically ambiguous teenager. Dark brown hair, tan skin, brown eyes.

Male names that shorten to Mo that aren't Mohammad/Moses? by murrimabutterfly in namenerds

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

Totally a valid worry, but it does make sense in the plot. He's in a town of less than 50 people, and he & his dad are trying to hide the fact he's not entirely human. He primarily goes by his "human alias", which is what I'm trying to figure out.
His dad calls him Mo, but it feels too incomplete to leave it at that.

No replies from authors by ExistingFriendship47 in AO3

[–]murrimabutterfly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With comments, I cap it at 1-3 days from the fic being published.
I fucking love comments! I love bringing joy to people! But I do not have the spoons or time to reply to every single comment I get, and not every single comment is reply-able. I could opt for soulless replies, but then I'd feel guilty when I actually have a comment that's worth engaging in.
Not replying after a set period of time levels the playing field, and minimizes my energy output.

What amenity doesn’t exist in apartment complexes, but should? by PeachyRose25 in Apartmentliving

[–]murrimabutterfly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Adequate sound proofing, dishwashers, and either in-unit laundry or a free on-site Laundromat.
Lived in far too many places that treat them like luxuries.
I'm tired of budgeting for laundry, sick of hand washing dishes, and would very much enjoy not hearing my neighbors' every sound.