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UH SO 👉👈 I wasn't gonna share this before I was done setting it up BUT I keep uhhhh making changes to my plans so I figured OH WHAT THE HELL


I have a Ko-fi ✨ UwU


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You can find high-res versions of my art there, but most importantly all future comms/adopts/ychs/etc will be handled through there! I will ofc be posting here whenever there's something new in the shop but Ko-fi will be used for the rest! Keeps the process easier this way~

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First of all, credit where credit is due – THANK YOU @halloumicheese for being a genius and creating this meme for us wolf (and others) nerds to enjoy UwU~


Which RPG groups have you been actively playing in 2023?

The one and only @svajone-rp BBY >:D

Which of your characters have you roleplayed with the most this year?

Okay, gonna be honest, this year has been Tough™ on me (for many reasons) and I wasn't as active as I would have liked. Rps took a hit BUT here's hoping next year will be better!

THAT SAID! Not counting ongoing rps, art, and plots I have with my characters, the one who has the most finished rps this year is SURPRISINGLY Valka with 8 rps. I.... I am truly shocked. I guess I haven't rped her lately but turns out she's been really active throughout the year! Go granny!

[SVA] Valka | The Silver Dame

(If you listen closely, you'll hear me yelling that I will update her ref eventually for the nth time)


Honorary mention to – another surprise here – Etna! She's just 2 rps behind Valka and I'm shocked and proud of them both XD


Which of your characters have you roleplayed with the least this year?

I... am ashamed to say that it's a tie between my beloved Nike and my affectionately beloathed Medea with 2 rps each,,,,

[SVA] Nike | The Owlet
[SVA] Medea | The Witch

LISTEN it's just that Nike's life is going SWIMMINGLY (she's so fully indoctrinated into the Kol's dogma that any regret/guilt she might have had over the Kol's involvement in Taika's flood has flown out the window LKJHLKJH) She's just living life man. She has a gorgeous, loving wife, she's a Vilte Indas... life's almost boringly good!


Maybe I need to throw some drama her way just to spice things up hmmmm 🤔


Medea, on the other hand, as much as I love rping her, her currect arc is still ongoing and I feel like I can't do much with her until the arc's completed. I severely miss her tho, I'll figure something out cuz I can't have her on the bench for a 2nd year in a row 😤


Have you made any new characters this year?

INDEED I HAVE!!

[SVA] Io the Icestar

LOOK AT MY ICE QUEEN. MY SNOW CHILD. THIS GODLY LIL GREMLIN.

I adore Io. They're new and shiny and so so pretty and I'm SO excited for them to discover their magic and ✨e v o l v e


Have you retired or killed off any characters this year? Was there a reason why you dropped these characters?

I HAVE NOT... yet.


Which of your active characters are you most attached to?

Oh no~ *sips drink* This is so hard~ *paints nails* A mother doesn't have a favorite child, I love all of them equallyyyyy~


Yeah, no. It's Margo. It'll always be Margo B}

[SVA]  Marjorie the Black Pearl

(One day I will update her prehistoric ref, you'll see.)


I'm not gonna ramble on too much, basically everything that I said about her last year still stands true. She's just... so complex. Probably the most complex one out of all of my cast. Margo follows her own compass, forges her own path in life, but loss and grief have turned her bitter and cruel. Still, there's an overwhelming need to find some good in this life, to protect the innocent, and she fervently hopes that when the time comes for her to pass, she'll leave the world in a better place than where she found it. She's developed into a morally grey character, and if you didn't know, I have a special place in my heart for morally grey characters XD She's in a bad place rn, one she can't seem to escape, only fall in deeper, but... we'll see 👀 We'll see how it goes...


Honorary mention to Loa, who, while not as complex as Margo, still develops into an intricate character with a big secret world of her own. Sweet, almost to a fault, hardworking and dutiful, this girl is a reminder that sometimes the simple things in life are the most enjoyable ones 😭💗


Which of your characters has your favourite design?

I can't pick between them so-

[SVA] Io the Icestar
[SVA] Elvan | The Rose Petal

Like. Come on. One of them is pale blue and the other is pink. You can't go fucking wrong with that combo.


Which of your characters is your favourite to write?

Last year I said Medea, and while it's still true, I have loads of fun writing her, I haven't rped with her enough this year. SO this time, I'm giving the spotlight toooo...


Gah, idk man, I feel like there are so many characters I enjoy writing about, and each one has their own merit. It also depends on my mood and whose headspace I can enter more easily. So, hmm...

Elvan med
Loa med
Io med

These three. Yes, I'm picking 3, deal with it.


Elvan: he's just a moody boy who longs for the memory of a happy family. He's lowkey crushed that his family is so broken rn, and this has turned him quite emotional – which ofc he tries to refuse and hide, but Elvan's an open book XD It's fun to write his turmoil, and it's fun to see the moments when he finally breaks out of the misery and has fun (Orion and Gaia have proven to be the best two ppl in his life for him to just. let go. Also Vetch 👀 for... other reasons) Boi just wants to love and be loved, and it's funny bc I know how much of a carefree and easy-going guy he has the potential to become. One day, he'll get there ✨


Loa: what's there to say? She's a sweet girl, she works hard, she clings on to the connections she's formed and wants to take care of them (everyone really), and is just so. Affectionate in the way she approaches life. She has her own share of trauma and difficulties (and life's gonna be a whole lot messy now that Sparrow is back) but Loa is. She's Loa. There's almost an innocence in her that hasn't gone away, a simplicity to her wants and needs. She's a breath of fresh air honestly, and I love her 🥰

Io: WELL Io may be new but I have quickly become attached XD They're so different from the rest of my characters and while I had feared I'd struggle with them, I'm actually having. So much fun with their interactions. I can't properly explain it yet. Their mind is so sharp but they can be so socially inept at times (aka most of the time) and this irony is so freaking funny to me XD


Which of your active characters has the most favourites on DA?

Ladies and gentlemen... ✨ H e r

[SVA] Medea | The Witch

110 faves. Befitting of a stunning (and Dangerous™) diva, one would say~ 💅


Which character has had the most development this year, and what have they gone through?

Ooh fuck uhhhh............... I think I'm gonna say....... Margo? Margo. Yes, Margo!!


It's been subtle (I think) but she has progressed past the dark, gloomy hole she was in last year. She's fully back in business as a Paladin, she no longer isolates in her den (and cries), she's come to terms that... love is not eternal. Her patience runs thin these days, as does her kindness, and she protects whatever vulnerable warmth has remained in her heart behind narrowed eyes and sharp teeth.


Hey, I never said she's in a better place. She's still in a dark place, it's just a dark place she doesn't cry in anymore :']


What's the most unexpected thing that's happened to your characters this year?

Uuuh nothing...?? I think everything that's happened so far has been planned, so nothing is really unexpected. I guess I'll say – Hakan finally returning to Taika. Again, not a surprise, he had been destined to return from the start, but it's great that he actually is back after such a long time, you know?


OH HMM come to think of it.... Etna losing a bit of her fiery spark after Reine's disappearance. Don't let her fool you, girl has some serious abandonment issues, she just knows how to hide em well.


What's been your favourite storyline from the past year?

Io and literally all of their interactions with the Kol kids XD I'm having a blast guys XDD

Also Margo's involvement in Eidolon's situation GAH that was some good drama right there. Someone plz commit more crimes so she can come to destroy your ass.


What was your favourite artwork (of your own) from 2023 and why?

Y'all know I can't pick one.

[SVA] The Playground
[SVA] the other half
[SVA] Fear No Evil | MCC
[SVA] fading | MCC
[SVA] Home
[SVA] Knowledge Seekers
[SVA] Sky Above
[SVA] the gate is open

I'm really happy with my art this year, I feel like the creative muse has been very kind to me QwQ


What was your favourite RP (of your own) from 2023 and why?

rubs hands

  • Margo: it's a tie between The Warden Came to Visit and The Decision. There was just so much delicious tension and I LOVE writing angry Margo hehe >:]

  • Nike: My Home. It was really fun to see how she reacts to anyone, even friends, who expresses doubt about the Kol/Malaysia. Warning bells are ringing inside her head (and mind you, she's a mind reader too) at the first hint of discontent.... but ofc Odi can't possibly be disconent here, who would be?! It's just her imagination uwu~

  • Medea: Due Diligence. I had SO much fun with this one, Medea playing the fool before Lennart and Elijah, while perfectly knowing what she's done (and she'd do it again with ZERO remorse) and being 110% judgy... food for the soul~

  • Loa: Something There. My heart goes on a world tour and does a whole kpop concert (and you know they are Intense™) every time Loa and Murdoch interact so naturally this had to be included 💖

  • Valka: The Truth Hidding In Lies. Valka and Theodora was an unexpected pair but I simply adore their dynamic. Idk how to explain it, but they just. Work together. In more ways than one. I greatly enjoyed their interactions as they're searching through the tunnels of SH, and I'd like to see more of these two 👀

  • Hakan: A Bitter Truth. Tbh Hakan doesn't have many finished rps under his belt rn (tho he has several rps in progress) but this one was... I can't put my finger on what it is, but I really liked his interaction with Logan. I think had he stayed in Skydas, these two would have been a fun pair to explore.

  • Elvan: Slippery Slope. Elvan activating his Big Bro Protecc mode and instantly marking Timeo on his black list (titled: Wolves I'd Like To Punch For Looking At My Family Funny) will never not be entertaining XD

  • Etna: Ghosts and Demons. Etna is being a menace and bullies Luka – which is NOT how this rp was supposed to go but HEY I cannot control this stupid gremlin. I'm sorry Luka XD

  • Io: Brilliant Minds. THE BEGINNING OF A BEAUTIFUL (and kinda creepy) FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN IO AND LAPĖ!! I adore them. I simply adore them. Also the reason why Io has a preference for bunnies (sweats.........)


What's been your favourite IC relationship you've developed this year? Doesn't have to just be romantic - can be platonic, enemies, anything!

EHEHE LET'S SEE

  • FUNNILY ENOUGH.... Margo and Eidolon. They're ready to rip each other's throats out (and Eido is lowkey??? Impressed??? By her???) I love it with my whole heart. Also Margo/Thetis and Margo/Colton continue to live rent free in my head.

  • Unsurprisingly NIKE AND VENNA AND MALIKAI I love them your honour. ALSO Nike and Lorcan [grabs Kane by the throat] GIMME MORE BC I LIKE THEM

  • Medea and Elijah...... catch me if you can booboo~ 💅✨

  • Loa and Murdoch...... sobs.... This girl is in love yall..... Also Loa and Revan BC THEY'RE SOMFT, THEY'RE SO SOMFT, Jae I need you to know I am UNWELL

  • As mentioned above, Valka and Theodora!!! Their dynamic is so fun to explore. Same goes for Olimpia huehueee wonder how it will go once Olimpia's truth re: her kids comes out 👀

  • Okay okay so this is not posted yet (we're very close to tho) but Hakan and Esme!!! (not Esmeray, but Joy's Esme!) I'm heavily enjoying their rp, Hakan's past his gloomy self and is finally enjoying (as much as he can, all things considered) life in Taika. He's helping Esme heal from her injuries and... it's such a simple premise.... but such a good rp.

  • Elvan and Gaia UGLY CRIES yes let's go girlie, take him to therapy and fucking heal his sorry ass HE SO NEEDS IT AND IS SO GRATEFUL!!! Also Elvan and Orion YESSSSS UGH [bangs hands on table] they're bros. They're BROS!!!! I'M SO HERE FOR IT!!!

  • IO AND ALL OF THE KOL KIDS AHAHAHAHAH they're crazy and somehow all share a single brain cell. I also cradle Io and Lapė close to my heart........ scary scientists with questionable (read: non-existent) morals. Elite combo ✨


What IC relationship(s) do you want to develop more next year?

Oh god, as many as I can?????


I need more Margo & Elijah, LOOMI DO YOU HEAR ME???? Also more Warden interactions plz and thank you. Her and her nEW LITOL COUSINS (maybe they'll actually manage to thaw some of the ice in her heart???)

Is it too much to ask for DRAMA IN NIKE'S LIFE???? SOMEONE PLZ I know y'all have secrets, come and accidentally reveal them to the mind reader

Medea/Thorn.... Tis, you're back now, I'm gonna monopolize this boy's attention so hard.... I also want to bring her back into action so literally HER AND EVERYONE ELSE

Loa and the entirety of SH. No I'm not kidding. But also [head turning 180 degrees to look at Sadbh] her and Spex AND Augur. ALSO – Branka. Bc it doesn't matter if she's an Arch now, Loa still wants to spend time with her first and last and fave mentor in the whole wide world (bye, I'm emotional)

Valka and the Bearfam. Plz this sad granny needs to spend time with her grown grandkids. I also wanna develop her dynamic with her second, Gitana, more so CHOP CHOP SCRIBS!!

Hakan and his parents + brother puh-lease I need Rose Fam plots. Also him and more healers bc, yknow, boi's a Doctor™ Also just him and more packmembers in general bc he's been away for A While so he needs to get back into the social life of Taika (and rediscover himself ooooh let's go new character arc)

Elvan & more Gaia and Orion. They're the first friends he's made since his life went up in flames and he'd fucking throw hands if anyone hurt them in any way. More interactions with Skydans too, I'm tired of his hermit butt 😤

Etna and sENTINELS PLZ IM SO ASHAMED I HAVEN'T DONE ANYTHING REGARDING HER TRADE 😭 Also her and Hollyhock, they're stupid and I like them. Also Maeve, babes..... Bby you deserve better than this idiot.

IO AND MORE KOL KID/CRAB GANG INTERACTIONS I need a constant supply of these, thanks. Also them and Kol™ they're an adult now, they need to learn about their packmates and make connections. The darker/more questionable bonds the better hehe~

IDK MAN, I WANT AS MANY AS I CAN. In the words of our pink idol, Sharpay Evans – I want it all 💅✨


Which characters and storylines from other players in your community have you enjoyed following the most?

LAPĖ AND HIS SHENANIGANS AHAAHAH this guy lives rent free in my head.

Orion and his growth in Skydas..... I like you, my guy.

EIDOLON YOU ARE SO TERRIBLY BAD I love the smell of unbridled chaos in the morning UwU

Odi I am SO concerned bby..... Seth...... Seth what have you done????

Gülʂen and Emirhan being the ultimate power couple... love to see it 😎

Jackal being a menace to society. Ryll having absolutely zero common sense.

Sparrow..... ough my heart....

and sO MANY MORE


Which players have you RP'ed or plotted with the most?

HMM I think for sure halloumicheese RaptureRue Chasing-Ravens Crazy0wll and more~ ❤️


Finish off with some teasers for your 2024 plans...👀

R-romance??? Maybe??? CONFUSION!! Power. D A N G E R!! LET'S-A-GO!!!


If you wish, tag some RP friends to complete this meme!

y o u

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I needed an official post to sort out my ping list, so here we go!

Comment below if you want to be added/removed or otherwise edited!


Make sure to keep an eye out on my status posts as I often announce comms/adopts/ychs/etc there!

EDIT (24/2/24): I have a Ko-fi account now so I will be using that to handle future comms as it keeps the process easier!


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[SVA] Io the Icestar
[SVA] Io | medallion

INVENTORY

GENERAL

IO

Pack: Kol

Current Rank: Varen

Familiar: none

Abilities: Frostfoot


Conceived 02/04/23 | Due 30/04/23 | Adolescent Age Up 30/07/23 | Young Adult Age Up 30/10/23

Frostfoot | tier 2

STAGE 1: Beginning stage [current]

Your wolf begins to notice that they don't seem to feel the cold much anymore, and that they can withstand much colder temperatures than they remember previously. They also don't seem to suffer in the heat either, their natural body temperature keeping them cool. Others find that they are cold to the touch, but not uncomfortably so. The power of their ability begins to manifest, and they find that slight frost seems to gather around areas of moisture they touch, such as small puddles or freshly rained-on grass.

[X] [X] [X]


STAGE 2: Intermediate

The strength of their ability grows, and in this stage, your character finds they are able to freeze deeper areas of water such as lakes and streams. The freeze always occurs below the paws and will gather where they step when they choose to activate it, giving them the ability to quite literally walk on water.


[X] [X] [X]


STAGE 3: Master

In addition to the above, intent paired with focus will allow the user's touch to set a chill upon another wolf if they wish to. If touch is maintained for long enough while the ability is activated, they can send the target into hypothermia. Furthermore, the ability can now be used on small prey animals.


[X] [X] [X]

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Sooo I may or may not be just copy pasting my reply to a status update made by the wonderful Kanaat but I think I covered everything I needed to say in that reply that I'm just. Pasting this here too LOL XD I figured there's too much of a confusion about CSP and the whole "subscription" thing so as someone who's been using it ever since the days it was called Manga Studio (I feel old), I should do my trusty, fav art program a solid, and shed some light (as best as I can, hopefully I haven't missed/misunderstood anything myself!)

So here we go.


I think there is a huge misunderstanding of what CSP is going to do. There was an announcement made in August 2022 that earned them a lot of outrage (and rightfully so, I may be biased, but I'm not that biased), so they've revised the plans and made a new announcement around October - and I think ppl missed that memo..... Ppl think that CSP is going to do monthly subs like Adobe (where you can't even use the product if you don't upgrade each time as far as I know) but that's not the case.

CSP is going to launch a new version, version 2.0! However, unlike in the past, where upgrades where free for all, version 2 will require ppl to pay for the upgrade -- that's the major difference. This is essentially part of their new sub plan, but it's not the end-of-the-world thing that ppl have made it out to be. CSP is offering a lot of options for new and old users, from discounted prices, an update pass, etc.


Here's some things I'd like to point out:

  • The perpetual license for desktop is not going away. This means, if you're a desktop user, you won't have to pay a monthly/yearly sub to use the program. These options still exist for those who want them, but they're not going to be the only options.

  • New users of CSP that got the program after Jan 1st 2022 will be able to update from ver. 1 to 2 for free! This offer is still up on their page, so if anyone is interested, now's the time to take advantage.

  • Old users (got the program before Jan 1st 2022) who had gotten a one-time purchase perpetual license (only available on desktop) will be able to upgrade to ver. 2 for a discount.

  • Monthly/yearly subscribers (like myself, since I use it on the iPad and there's no one-time purchase option available for tablet users) will not be required to pay any additional fees since they're already doing subs.

  • Ver. 1 will continue to be supported with stability updates past the release of Ver 3 (which is set for 2024).

  • There's going to be an Update Pass which basically means you get all new features + early access to ver. 3 features. It's valid for one year, and you can renew it or cancel it any time - tho once it expires, you'll revert back to the version you had and lose access to the new features.


To be honest, I'm still a bit unsure of how the Update Pass is supposed to work, but I guess we'll have to wait till March (release of ver 2) and see. I have posted a question in their forum so I'll edit when/if I receive a solid answer, but I'll try to explain it now the way I understand it. In the past, bug/stability fixes and new features where added free of charge for all, but now that CSP has gotten very popular, they're essentially losing money, which is what they're trying to fix while keeping everyone as pleased as possible. This is where the Update Pass comes in. From my understanding, it goes like this:

  1. For stability updates in ver 2, you just need to upgrade to ver 2. You do not need an Update Pass for stability/bug issues.

  2. You do need a Pass for feature/tool updates.

  3. If you're unsure about upgrading to the newer version, but still curious about the features and wanna do a lil test-run, you can use the Update Pass. For one year, you'll have access to everything, and once the Pass expires, you'll revert back to your current version.


I think the Update Pass is what their new "sub" model is supposed to be, bc it is only valid for a year - which means you need to update each year if you want new features/tools. The price for PRO users is about 10$ while for EX is about 30$ per year. Which imo is still more than a fair price bc you're getting all the updates for a full year. For me personally, CSP is worth it, and even if you're still not sure, or don't use it as regularly, you can still choose a monthly or a yearly subscription - in which case, you won't have to pay any additional fee or even need the Pass (you're essentially already on a sub plan, so there's no point).



TL;DR

The kind of subscription that ppl think CSP is going to change into is not what's actually going to happen. CSP has revised their plans and made a much better offer for old and new users. The Perpetual License is not going away. The Update Pass is their new form of yearly subscription, which is still imo a very inexpensive price for a program with a multitude of possibilities. Users who are already on a monthly/yearly sub plan will not be affected by these changes.


Here's some links for your convenience, if you need to check this out yourself: updates about ver 2 | additional info about ver 2 | video explanation with CSP staff | another video explanation


I've been hunting down articles and official posts all morning just to make sure I got everything right. I hope this clears some of the confusion that ppl had about the new changes for CSP. It is a wonderful program, it offers a ton of possibilities, and if you look at it as an investment, you'll win back the money you offered for it fast. It pains me to see so many ppl lose faith in it, while they still don't have the full info about it - I admit I am biased, but I'm trying to be as realistic and objective as possible for argument's sake. Now I'm not a member of their staff so I don't know everything, and I may have even misunderstood some stuff as well - but the release is not that far away now (March 2023!) so all there's left to do is wait and see.


I hope this helps!

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