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I made one of those book lists everyone is doing, though I got overwhelmed by choice until I came up with a Specific Rule on what to include (books and comics I think about/am influenced by and feel positively towards, only one book per author) that ended up with a different vibe than what most other people seem to be going for.

Some notable ones I did not include: Watership down (forgot); Anything by Neil Gaiman (nope); old childhood faves like Roald Dahl, Enid Blyton, C. S. Lewis and Paul Jennings where I couldn't muster up a specific example I still have frequent and largely positive thoughts about; manga like Mob Psycho and Full Metal Alchemist where I ADORE the anime and would absolutely have devoured the manga if the anime didn't exist, but as it is never got around to it. And of course all the books I will think of after making this post ;)

I was inspired to make this while writing up a reaction posts offer at the new prompts community promptmepromptly. They're currently taking prompts for text based fanworks, and apparently reaction posts count!

So I thought I'd write up a list of some things I've been meaning to try out that I think could be fun to write reaction posts to. If you want to prompt me, reply to my offer after the post opens in a few days.
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Bundle for Ukraine is an itchio bundle with an absurdly huge number of games for $10 or more, supporting Ukraine based charities.

I am very tired today but here's a half assed summary of what stood out to me amongst the THIRTY FOUR pages of games. Asterixes for those I am aware of being available for mac.
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There was another of those massive itchio bundles recently, this time for Palestinian Aid. Having bought a copy, I went through all FORTY THREE pages of games to compile some recs with half-assed notes. If you didn't buy the bundle the games might be worth checking out anyway.

If you have opinions on any of these please let me know!
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Since this info is scattered over a few posts.

Below the cut: my dream address, creator ID, and designs I use/like.
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I wanted to write it down so I can jog my memory when I'm bored and can't find something to fit my mood, and thought I might as well post it in case anyone is curious! I've probably forgotten some stuff but this is plenty /o\
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A lot less this time, and when I cut and pasted the titles I got all the show descriptions too. So I've left them in, and am not bothering with a list.
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A dating sim about a young woman who destroys everything she touches teaming up with a group of men (loosely based on fictional characters like Victor Frankenstein) to save Steampunk England from her mad scientist father.

Overall I really enjoyed it, and it's a wild, romantic, and well-made ride. Lots of completely ridiculous sexy science and scientists :D Some parts didn't click for me but generally for reasons specific to my tastes (eg I'm not a fan of serial killer plots or love interests who are sure the heroine is into them from the start) I have very mixed feelings on the treatment of trauma and genocide/war crimes.

I'm playing Code: Realize ~Bouquet of Rainbows~ for the Playstation 4, which combines the original "Code: Realize − Guardian of Rebirth" and the fan disc "Code: Realize − Future Blessings". I've finished all the True Ends and extra scenes for Guardian of Rebirth.

The main summaries all include the True Ending. You can skip the bad and normal endings without missing much. I would otherwise recommend reading everything in order, or at least reading the whole common route before any of the paths. Future Blessings is set after Guardian of Rebirth.

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I've thinking about which canons inspire me to write fic, because while I've been having fun with Hakuoki lately (my current WIP is at 50K and counting??) it would be nice to be this inspired about something other than a ten year old dating sim whose fandom is largely not interested in picking up what I'm putting down.
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warpwind asked me on twitter on behalf of asinglestarwar and it was easier to compile them here. Extra recs very much appreciated!
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