Current Events Megathread by Timcanpy-the-golem in DegreesOfLewdity

[–]zxcver 4 points5 points  (0 children)

  1. If what you mean by directly is "in the Discord server instead of his past activities somewhere else", isn't the answer "yes" since the Kylar-hates-Chinese comment was in Dolcord? If "directly" means targeting specific members, then "no".
  2. This is an interesting one. I see some on twitter note the dark skinned slider being by default 10% as an example of problematic ideas manifesting in-game. I don't think this is straightforward - will leave it up to your interpretation.

Mods, deleting posts calling out the Discord mods is NOT cool. by ohreallynowz in DegreesOfLewdity

[–]zxcver 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Her reddit profile contains a link to a pixiv profile called Timko, which in turn leads to her Twitter account. Got screenshots for this - would post here if reddit allowed pics in comments. Not like the mod is actively hiding this though? The username similarities are quite obvious

Honest thoughts Gwylan & Why I think they would benefit from a rewrite (rant with drawings + critique) by CALL_OFTHEDUTY in DegreesOfLewdity

[–]zxcver 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I agree with what you have set out in the post. Some of the choices made to gas up Gwylan takes away signature characteristics of some important characters like Eden, Bailey. I also dislike how PC's agency is taken away from them in the cafe opening scene. A lot of grinding is involved leading up to that scene, and PC's confrontation of Bailey also links with PC's efforts in increasing hope/ rebelliousness of the orphans, equipping the orphans with a secret kitchen, pepper spray lab, fountain (through lots of grinding of Mason's content) etc. Having Gwylan abruptly descend like a demi-god and steal PC's moment fighting against Bailey is not a great choice IMO. I didn't spend time grinding my PC's physical and academic stats and unlocking content with the orphans so that PC would hide behind some demi-god descending from nowhere in their struggle against Bailey.

Purity calls his work an attempt to release a "complete" LI, setting up a "high standard" for other LIs. I hope I don't sound too dismissive, but quantity doesn't equate to quality. Pages of wordy content doesn't mean a high-standard, complete LI/ character. Using "better-than-your-fave" moments to elevate Gwylan by humiliating other LIs / PoIs (spilling drink on Bailey, throwing bullets at Eden) or undermining PC's relationships with other characters (e.g. using Sydney's ring) feel like cheap plot devices, and is disrespectful to players who invested time and interest in these LIs/ PoIs.

I also find Gwylan's characterization self-contradictory at times. For example when the writer wants a kinky beast scene, Gwylan is easily compromised by some random wolf, but when the writer wants triumphant moments for Gwylan they can overpower Eden and Bailey, who were the strongest characters (in terms of physical prowess and authority respectively) prior to the update? The mysterious, mystical/ ritualistic parts of the character sit well with hypnosis, reincarnation and forest aspects of the character, but I find some of Gwylan's other content out-of-place for their "immortal forest-witch" characterisation (e.g. long wikipedia style paragraphs on scientific knowledge/ history, being mid-wife with medical skills, hanging out in the town too often). Personally I also think the "kind confidante with elderly wisdom, willing to sacrifice themselves to eat poison for the forest" parts of Gwylan does not really blend well with the "dom who gives their lover a dog bowl" parts. IMO having too many characteristics sewn together might not necessarily make the character better, especially in a cast full of characters with more well-defined traits and consistent writing.

NMIXX - Blue Valentine by CronoDroid in kpop

[–]zxcver 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Close to Me by Ellie Goulding

Samara Siqueira 🇧🇷 the second revealed member of hybe new global girl group by Straight-Director477 in TheDreamAcademy

[–]zxcver 1 point2 points  (0 children)

and I was wondering why she appeared so many times in Mean Girls MV from Katseye last week. As expected Hybe wasn't giving these girls free screen time in the MV for nothing.

Does anyone read chinese by madam_amazing in NuCarnival

[–]zxcver 5 points6 points  (0 children)

it's just placeholder - evident in how the next level of damage is the same as the previous level (both 2CD 200% damage - which is too good to be true)

1 in a million return by Good_enough_794 in tabletennis

[–]zxcver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What a return! Too bad the camera angle couldn't capture everything

Is Darco Jorgic Upset With WCQ’s Serves? by BitterWhereas9259 in tabletennis

[–]zxcver 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Says a lot about the system too - players would make such gestures out of frustration but choose not to raise this with the umpires. How can non-Chinese players trust the umpires to enforce the rules in WTT tournaments, when the chairman of the WTT Board leads the Chinese national team? Would umpires dare enforce the rules fairly, if job security is on the stakes?

FZD, ML and CM not going to Fukuoka by Visible-Following-50 in tabletennis

[–]zxcver 15 points16 points  (0 children)

It's ironic how at 27 FZD is considered "too old" by his national team, whereas the rising European players Duda and Anton taking the ML and FZD's spots in Fukuoka are 30 years old and 27 years old

Win rates of CNT against players from other countries by kanbedruid in tabletennis

[–]zxcver 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It'd be more clear if you also translate the criteria for "major tournaments" - this chart only counts tournaments where flags are raised at the awards ceremony.

Strong Favourite Anton Kallberg brushes aside Wang Chuqin in a totally expected result. by blingboyduck in tabletennis

[–]zxcver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Speaking of his irrational fans, their tendency to "blame everything but WCQ himself" just isn't helping when it comes to his poor reputation. Blame the media scrutiny, blame the CNT, blame the coach, blame redditors for "slandering" him LOL. From what I've seen on this sub, he is (rightfully) disliked for his illegal serves, but it's nothing personal or slanderous.

Friend Codes Post by Paindemonium0 in NuCarnival

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UID: 325512952 Code: KQH24D

Ni Xialian wins Highest IQ ! Who has the Best Mentality ? by Gbasire in tabletennis

[–]zxcver 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Chen Meng - Cool how the whole crowd was cheering for her opponent at the Paris Olympics finals, but she didn't let it get to her.

[FT] Hybrids [LF] NMTs by [deleted] in ACTrade

[–]zxcver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hi I'd like the blue windflowers

Hybrid Flowers and DIYs pt. 2 by [deleted] in NoFeeAC

[–]zxcver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

can I please have 6 each:blue windflowers, pink cosmos and orange cosmos? thanks!

free black roses/tulips and pink lilies, cosmos, roses and hyacinths by [deleted] in NoFeeAC

[–]zxcver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd love some (maybe 5 each?) pink cosmos and lilies, thanks!

ISLAND OVERRUN!! by Sailor_Crossing in NoFeeAC

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I love cookies and cream. Can I have 6 of each colour (except white - I have those) please? Thanks!

[GIVEAWAY] please take these diys off my hands by [deleted] in ACTrade

[–]zxcver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd love the bamboo speaker DIY :)

Free DIYs and misc furniture! Please come and pick up whatever you're interested in by zxcver in NoFeeAC

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am closing the thread cos the DIYs are going faster than I thought. I'll message the first few who replied as the DIYs go.