The Artist's RPG / Teams

There is plenty to introduce in The Artist’s RPG, and I will in due time. Yet, something I want to bring up sooner rather than later is Teams. Because we can love and/or hate characters all we want, perhaps not even believe in them, let alone follow them, but at the end of the day, what do you really stand for, regardless?

There isn’t one huge “everyone is worthy, let’s all just get along” assembly that brings the ultimate WORLD PEACE. At least not at this point. However, there are 3 clearly defined teams that gather more people together. Instead of countless ones with never-ending infighting.

And a character just is or isn’t part of a team. You can choose which one and decidedly align with it. But if you think you’re out of all of them, think again. You may be, in your actions or lack thereof, furthering one team more than another. On that note, it is also possible (quite likely, actually) that, even as a member of a team, you have little to no clue what you’re headed for. Self-deceit and delusion in order to believe that your team is The Best Team by this or that measure is also a common phenomenon.

Another interesting aspect of it is that, while Team ENTROPY and Team A.R.T. are in undeniable opposition, Team AOTWS switches up between them depending on who seems to be winning. And like it or not, they play a part in deciding victory.

I’m Team A.R.T., of course. I tried being Team AOTWS. Most miserable years of my life. Please stop suggesting I go back to it!

Spot The References

It is absolutely delightful when pals and more are able to spot references in works and realize that there's more than meets the eye. But some of us, freaks, are over here, going out of our minds, yet trying to keep it cool, because... No. Actually. It didn't make 3 references, Katie. It is making 10 to 20+. AND ON TOP OF THAT, you gotta consider the socio-political, cultural, and historic context that all led up to it. And AHHH! I'm fine. This is fine. We're fine.

Just breathe and calm down. You can list it all out later.

TikTok Stories?

I NEED TO BE MESSY. BUT I DON'T WANT MESSES.

Time to give TikTok stories a try? I'll post some there and see if it flies with me.

Don't Mind Me and My Depleted Social Bar

My current state is that I had to shut off being a 'Host' and instead am being a Cook with some overhearable chitchatter in the back kitchen. But people are still welcome to dine here. ✌

Happy Labor

This year is not so ideal yet, as I rush and scramble to have all that counts in order to call this out of the 'Loading' phase, but I dream of having more days off next year. And be able to do my work steadily and comfortably. That's paradise for me.

A Crowned G?

November 10th, 2020. Remember the time I made a fuss about this bed cover? Back then, I only noticed the obvious. But I seem to be developing a better eye for detail now. There's a G with a Crown, there's O O O, I also see 2D, and more. Anyway, this is still my fav bed cover because it was such an unexpected and serendipitous find that felt custom-made for me. Some things are just timeless, if you know what I mean. And this is only one instance, out of many, of me being 'in love' with the wonder around me. My best advice right now: TAKE PICTURES. You will thank yourself later. I'm still aiming to organize my past better, so please be patient with me and my sporadic (and often seemingly incoherent) posts. Once I can get going again, I'll be putting everything in place. And it'll be MAGICAL!

The Artist's RPG / Character Profiles: Yoel

Alright, while introducing Profiles, might as well introduce a second character. This is, let’s call him, Yoel. I was looking for a male name that starts with ‘Y’ and was quickly set on ‘Yoel’ when I saw it. Funnily enough, in Spanish, if you break apart the syllables as Yo-El, it is basically saying Me-Him. And that’s quite fitting, in my opinion. So I’m keeping it.

As with Gary's, and any profile that’s yet to come, the details may be off. But I tried my best to stick with what I witnessed and/or intuited as I watched him take shape. That’s one dangerous configuration he has there, indeed. Especially if/when the masses are sheeple. Truth be told, though, he can entice practically anyone until he’s done with his act or we’re done with it.

And speaking of acts. I got one for Gary so I had to get one for Yoel, too. Same process: vague prompt, grab the first one that comes up. And this is what I got. Some parts of the lyrics snuck in and surprised me. Still, I personally find Gary’s to be more of a banger. And WTH? He sounds like the Devil, yet is calling somebody else the devil? Should I interpret that as a typical projection/false accusation, or is there some sort of inside “joke” there? Or what? Hmm.

(By the way, for both videos, I let YouTube pick the thumbnails. Just saying.)

The Artist's RPG / Library

Apparently, Gary wants you to believe in him. And I just want you to dispel as many illusions as you possibly can, wherever that leads. So, while I haven’t yet brought up the base descriptions of the essences, the least I can do is point you to how they translate within the context of learning, for knowledge and understanding. Hence, here’s the "Library" (specifically, for 'circuit-based' learning).

Ya’ll, I don’t think they got Solarpunk in the future…
Regardless, may our studying bring, if nothing else, the clarity we crave.

The Artist's RPG / Character Profiles: Gary

You requested it. I delivered it. Introducing Character Profiles. With no less than Gary. Or my current impression of him, anyway, which may or may not be off - way off. He’s giving… spirited. And also delightfully blunt. Please, keep it up, leave no room for doubt. At least among the crew.

I guessed at his top components, too. For both the conceptual and the structured planes. These are the ones I’ve witnessed and/or intuited the most with the most effect, while watching him take shape. But the order may be wrong, and maybe one or more of those aren’t at the top. Because, remember, anyone can pretty much access and activate any component. The issue is to what degree and with how much ease. And speaking of such, his overall mastery sits at ‘adequate’, or so he allows people to assume, which is level 6. My dude, looks like you need the crew as much as the crew needs you.

NOTE: I DO NOT make myself responsible for players falling in love with my OCs. 😂

I have a history of that happening when I do role-playing. So, you are warned. Don’t get too addicted ‘cause I have more things to do besides channeling Gary. (I will keep quietly figuring him out, though.)

Can “fictional characters” be real? I don’t effin’ know, man. You tell me.

Another thing! Go Team A.R.T.! Playing on the side of Brightness & Balance is playing on Hard Mode. You are not only battling against opposing teams, but you are also battling against Entropy, which is on the side of Vices instead of Virtues. So when those pricks are bragging about winning, remember that they are bragging about winning on Easy Mode.

Also, AI Generation is rapidly getting more and more astonishing. I entered a vague prompt and got this sound piece within seconds. I’m claiming it as a draft for a Character Theme Song within The Artist’s RPG universe. In this case, Gary’s introduction: I told you so. (He did, he freakin' did, several times, COUNTLESS TIMES.)

7/10+ Outfits

People who have access to seeing me in my everyday life would see me with various different outfits, ranging all the way from 0/10 to 10/10. Obviously, I'm not gonna be posting my lousiest outfits because, you know, I don't want so many more people to look at me like I'm a crazy person. But I have also failed to post outfits that are 7/10 and above. I'm just not very active and outgoing these days (recovery, etc.), but I might be posting a lot more eventually.