Yeah, that wasn't one of the articles that was saying it was bullcrap or something. I personally wouldn't post that sort of article just yet since I have no opinion whatsoever on the topic. xD
I do think that if even the personality, complex as it is, is partially genetic, then surely most things really are nature and nurture. But I dunno.

-Galaxian-

I think it's the moderate approach and the best one. 
xD The problem is usually when someone thinks it's all nature. That part is just there for me to use as an excuse.

-Galaxian-

beginner numbers galaxain get your binge numbers up

On the other hand I am considering whether I should move my mattress onto the ground and sleep like that for half a month (or just as long as I can manage)
Why am I thinking about that, you ask? Well, let's just say we're not very good at communicating (it turns out my RL self is like my online self...I occasionally try to communicate, but then when I get ignored I just Give Up)

Also a random thing but my signatures are getting less depressing, so let's hope that continues for 2024. It's like my lil advance resolution lol
(They probably read depressing but they're supposed to be motivational I swear)

-Galaxian-

GalaxianExplosion wrote:

I definitely didn't just binge 12 episodes of "SPY X FAMILY" in one day lol

-Galaxian-

SPY X FAMILY YUS

I started watching it again since I forgot to finish the first season and its very good

Updating on the F/GO raid: It was bugged
They better not hecking make it happen tomorrow morning (: (I will not be up by then and this is my version of a party. Beating a mammoth tzar into submission)

-Galaxian-

Coming on here because I miss my friends ❌
Coming on here to roast yet another Chinese immortal despite him doing me no personal wrong ✅

(Tunguska spoilers beware)

Mostly just making fun of Jiang Ziya for being a loser.
It's okay, we'll be losers together my guy. (My dynamic with him is just we make each other lose brain cells. I swear I actually get worse at strategising when he's on the team, and whenever he's in serious battles he keeps having that funny NP variation. At this rate we're gonna doom the entire Chaldea just by being near each other. Funny Changgong reaction here.)
Like ngl, his IRL lore is already funny enough, but with Fate's take on his character there's no way he didn't just Luck A+ his way through life. I can guarantee you he screwed up on everything he could have screwed up on but still managed to survive and make his accomplishments through pure luck.

Things he's (Fate Jiang Ziya's) done (Galaxian's interpretation):
-Failed at life so badly his wife ditched him (he's unemployed)
-Might I add that this ditching incident is China's version of "no use crying over spoiled milk"? (The vibe isn't exact; it's more like spilled water cannot go back into the tray, what is done is done)
-Probably messed up his first meeting with the Emperor of Zhou
-Simped for a psycho woman (Daji)
-Probably screwed up a few battles and had to load his saves

Me wanting you guys to like Chinese folk tales but also making fun of the characters so much I probably make all of them seem like jerks or pathetic losers.

Speaking more seriously on his characterisation in Fate:
I feel like the biggest criticism on his character is how similar he is to Merlin both personality-wise and "plot device"-wise, but imho I really don't see it? Addressing both of those parts.
First, personality. Yeah, he's sus (I personally feel like he not only is very casually human but also has a slight morbid side to him, though most of the time he manages to stick with the strong sense of justice that defines him), but ngl he's much more of a loser than Merlin is. I also enjoy how he's clearly supposed to be powerful but really messes that up. He's lazy, sometimes wants to be a good-for-nothing, also is insecure and has reason for why he feels like that (he keeps messing up). (Adding that my headcanon is that he acts so arrogant and high-and-mighty 'cause otherwise he'd just keep doubting himself and putting stuff off.) I personally enjoy this as someone who knows his lore because Jiang Ziya's legend is that. He was an old man who kept waiting for his lord and destiny to the point where his wife ditched him, so on one hand he clearly is someone who isn't all that human-seeming. But on the other, because he's the disciple of an immortal despite himself technically being a human, he also acts and thinks very much like a human. Simply put, his destiny (to help his destined and capable lord topple a dynasty and start another) is very inhuman, while he as a person is secretly just a human. 
Meanwhile, Merlin is very much someone who's separate from humanity for the most part. He's its biggest fan, and its spectator. His love for what they do is because he leaches off their emotions. I really can't see any of that pertaining to Jiang Ziya. Merlin treats the affair of spectating humanity rather seriously because it's enjoyable to him. Tbh Jiang Ziya is probably the type of guy who finished toppling the Shang Dynasty, helped establish the following dynasty, and then immediately went on a million year break or whatever. 
Second, power levels-wise. 
Okay, so I don't wanna start off with something blatantly controversial, so lemme just say this. Investiture of the Gods is a big deal powers-wise because of how blatantly overpowered its premise is. Similar to Journey of the West establishing Sun Wukong as extremely overpowered because the heavens and ultimately Buddha were pulled into fighting, Investiture of the Gods is very notable because of how involved the Chinese deities are in something for once. The toppling of the Shang is something that the gods canonically want to happen (everything else tends to be human-claimed--literally every emperor says they're the child of the heavens so yeah), and not only that, multiple deity-related characters are involved. One such character is Jiang Ziya, who in the book is predestined to have a pivotal role in this heavens-involved plot.  
So yeah. He's destined to be OP.
Meanwhile, Merlin feels like he's OP in a whole other area. His power as a Heroic Spirit is boosted by his fame, which obviously has its roots in Arthurian mythology (which are extremely famous in many parts of the world), and I'm sure he could do a lot of things if he put his mind into it. But his role is largely supportive, because he's Arthur's advisor and, well, the Western notion of a mage doesn't seem to entail them leading armies and blasting everyone singlehandedly. He can see the future but mostly just watches or helps guide things to a certain extent. Yeah, he helps in F/GO, but that's 'cause it's F/GO, humanity's nearly extinct lol. And even then, he mostly just helps as much as he can and then takes a backline, similar to his role during Arthur's reign. 
So, basically...I don't really get what all the fuss is about Jiang Ziya pulling off big feats in the middle of Tunguska. 'Cause the dude is capable of them?? And he's supposed to not only be a good support for his troops/comrades but also be able to make big feats himself. Plus unlike Merlin, who actually does stuff well, he plans wrong and screws up because it doesn't seem he has Clairvoyance. The difference is that Merlin seems unreliable, but often is reliable in the short-term (in the long-term he doesn't think like a human due to not being one, so,,, yeah, can't really judge there). Jiang Ziya can be unreliable in the short term, but ultimately gets the mission done...but on the other hand, feels reliable due to how he boosts himself up and then falls off his ladder. So yeah.
I mostly just wonder, is the fandom's scrutiny of Jiang Ziya's abilities/feats as a Heroic Spirit because of unfamiliarity with Chinese lore? Or maybe I don't know enough about Merlin? Because to me it feels like even though they are very different, they're both compared and oversimplified, and that feels like doing both of them such an injustice. But who knows, I might just be delirious xD.

Shoutout to Sibuxiang. He's so cute. 
Mo, mo.
Also, he's shaped funny xD.

Reaffirming my dedication to rolling Huang Feihu too btw. I will get the dad I will get the dad I will get the dad. (I think Changgong also needs a dad who will pat his shoulder)
Speaking of whom, his line for Jiang Ziya is really funny too because it's something like "Ah, the Duke! No matter whether as an enemy or as an ally, you are so reliable!" Like personally I imagine a reliable enemy being someone who blows themselves up and xD. 

-Galaxian-

1.

Just noting that I'm not too sure what the red ribbons are. I mean, they're stranded all over the branches. I'd say it's about destiny again but I'm not sure. Hmmm.
(It might be a novel reference idk. My first impression is the destiny thing but also it reminds me of soldiers somehow?)

2. His Bond CE translation
Idk I think it'd be super funny if in Chinese it were "何为野蛮？何为优美？" It's probably inaccurate but it's just funnier imo.

Also you cannot tell me his Bond CE doesn't support my feeling that he has a morbid side. Because humans tend to have a morbid side. 

Components of said translation btw:
"Smash their skulls in and most enemies will die."
"See, it looks like a fishing rod......yeah, not exactly, but at least it's more similar to a fishing rod than a blade.
At a glance, it doesn't look like a weapon either, quite elegant.
How should I put this, right―――it's not barbaric at all!"

 Wow the forum is pwning image quality.

Anyways this is just a reminder for me to draw Chinese character group pics as well as Daji as some point.

I also find face rendering interesting.

(of course this one works)
Idk.






The heck? What's the criteria for whether an image is pwned?
Anyway, I love the vibes.

-Galaxian-

The nausea is very real

Might as well finish my commentary on Tunguska (the Epilogue releases New Year's Eve and ig if there's anything there I'll put it later)

I do wanna say that I find Koyanskaya's character concept pretty interesting. I think it's one of those things that sounds great on paper, though the Tunguska incident itself doesn't really fit the bill for what kind of event it should have been. Since it wasn't even caused by humans.
I think my favorite theme from her was actually her twisted idea of love from a more animalistic perspective. 'Cause it fit with her actions as far as how she treated nonhuman creatures, and most of all, I liked the mention of what understanding she did have of parents. She bemoaned how she didn't have a father to inherit anything from, nor a mother to give birth to her--but in the end it turned out that through the Nikitichs, she was given a name by and her life was sustained by a Heroic Spirit father, and her "conclusion" was witnessed by her mother. Both of those parents also had very finite time to spend. It does kinda make it sad considering how she's kinda just evil (lol) and doesn't seem to realise the extent of what Dobrynya did for her, but hey, it's the general idea that counts. Plus I liked the execution of this, and I think in the larger scheme it also makes sense (the feeling that I get from Koyanskaya is that her idea of love is very primal in how it manifests in reality, but she subconsciously registers the idea of love in a more human-like way)
As for the general criticism of the world egg idea being silly, I think a bit of that was mitigated by my mind just finding it hilarious (because of the legend of Pan Gu and my love of irony and all), but yeah I can definitely see why it was silly for many others. Jiang Ziya down bad or smthn. It was jarring for that CG of him to be for making an egg lol. Plus the chant was so elaborate too lmiao. But I'm guessing it has to do with Investiture of the Gods again, and also him being down bad (truly a double lmiao moment).  
Another thing I did like about her being a Beast was the complicated love/hatred both Beasts and people can have. I dunno, I appreciated it getting spelled right in front of my face. Still think Jiang Ziya is probably seen as a bit of a loser for how his feelings towards Daji are portrayed though lol. 
Anyways, the story had its better moments, and I think the Raids probably determined how the story was structured, which didn't help. Like yeah raids-wise we're beating up old foes for the materials...but emotionally that doesn't help too much with the current story, and I can't see the difficulty of the end quests for each raid helping with emotional connection. Again, I liked the characters and interactions, but there wasn't too much reason to care about what was going on, flashbacks or not. Plus I still don't like Koyanskaya lol.

My mind kept me in a semi-conscious state just visualising many imagined scenes (as in they aren't actually in the game) for Sky and amplifying my headache up until whenever I finally was able to doze off
Literally I think I was hallucinating. What in the world

-Galaxian-

Y'know what the more cursed idea is? Aisline with the Shirou hairstyle. 
Lol haha. (deeeeeaaaath)

-Galaxian-

Thinking about how prone I am to being told by random people that I look like I'm "not actually fine" or "definitely the type of person to usually be having a crisis" or "way too prone to doubting yourself"
Y'know it'd be bad enough if I were told those things while actually stressing, but it only happens when I actually feel like I'm fine. 
Maybe I'm just a 100% all the time having a crisis sort of person. :')?

-Galaxian-

The fact that the forum's images are still broken is like some sort of mystery to me. Like, why? I've tried different browsers, it does not work. I've tried different devices and wifi too.
Maybe it's location.

On an entirely different topic, I am announcing that I cannot get past my perception of Tam Lin Lancelot being a Child.
Like literally a child in my eyes, for me she's like 8 or whatever. I've tried looking at fanart, scrutinising her proportions, looking at others' reactions, letting time pass to gain a new perspective. Nope, she's still 8. 
I do not care that her information states she's physically 16. No she's not. She Is a Kid, I Do Not Care. 
It's been half a year btw lol. I appreciate her power and for her carrying me through the Tunguska boss raids. Also thanks to Percival for also coming, love ya my guy. 

I can't actually argue on her appearance because my knowledge on proportions is always on a weird place, so here's my rationale on the personality front (Echo if you read this and spoil yourself I will actually be mad [immensely frustrated and will continue increasing my hesitation on posting for stuff like this], please do not click rn)

I think it's how immature I think her view of relationships/love is. Her relationship with Aurora is the very definition of enabling. But that's not the only thing. You can see her general problematic view of love extending into Chaldea too, post-LB6. Even though she's supposedly now here of her own volition and can develop her sense of righteousness without being forced to by others (never mind how she's still evil, alignments in F/GO are weird...though I must say that I do feel like the alignment for her fits), she's just so extreme about her attachment to Fujimaru. Idk. Like literally her Birthday line is that she'll go burn Chaldea to the ground because Fujimaru can't spend the entire day with her (24 hours), and I'm pretty sure she's the kind of entity who would actually do it. I feel like if she actually corresponded to Albion's chronological age, then regardless of whether she's a dragon or not (and yes ik she's inhumane, she's a dragon after all), she'd be less dependent on the Master. But no, it feels like most of her character is still focused on that very clingy, unhealthy love of hers--that she herself recognises is an issue, might I add. Even if there are some improvements, it doesn't feel like enough. And since I think adults should be able to understand and feel love while remaining their own independent people (this ties to Violet Evergarden too btw, I :') ), she just does not feel mature to me. She feels like a kid, and if anything I see her like a younger sister, or even like a daughter of sorts. Just. Not a "lover," like what she proclaims, and yes, while I'm typically weirded out by Servants who claim things like that in general, Faerie Knight Lancelot weirds me out with that too. I try to buffer my reaction by remembering she's literally named after Lancelot, but yeah, uhhh, help.
I'm not saying I hate her character, btw. I actually quite like her relationship with Percival. (: But the fact that even he wasn't enough to save her from her fate of becoming a Calamity as a result of killing Aurora and losing her form is also a sore point for me. Well, angsty angst ig. 
Oh yeah, I also love the way she talks. She's funny. (I don't like the powerful gimmick as well but uh, that's just persona preference. 
Anyhow, my view of her mental/emotional age is just halving her supposed physical age, anyway. It helps pair her up with Galaxian, who I still think works great in terms of thinking about their themes and stuff. I've tried drawing them together before and I do like it a lot, even though his design is constantly a work in progress. 
She's 147 cm btw. 4' 9''. It pairs well with Galaxian's 4' 5''. And yes, I understand there are short and petite adult women. She doesn't look like that to me though. Maybe some of you guys could comment on this if you'd like,,, though be warned, her final ascension is not safe for work. 
Yay.