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Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:42:50 -0500

bradofarrell: Oh man, all these people are playing Animal...

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:41:31 -0500

Oh man, all these people are playing Animal Crossing New Leaf and it’s their first Animal Crossing game ever and they’re totally missing out on some poignant story elements.

In each game you can talk to Sable every day and she’ll gradually open up to you and tell you more about her life.

When the Able Sisters were young their parents passed away. Mable was too young to understand the situation, and Labelle was older and frustrated and ran away to the big city leaving Sable to act as the sole parent to Mable. These events left Mable introverted and withdrawn. She works so hard because she had to take on the responsibility of raising Mable after their parents died and her big sister abandoned her.

In Animal Crossing City Folk, you can enter Gracie’s shop to buy high-end clothing and one of her employees is Labelle, the lost Able sister. Through a series of conversations with various characters you can trick Labelle into dropping her phoney proper accent and speaking in a more relaxed “country” accent. She opens up and talks about her past and her family. In New Leaf, Labelle has moved home. In the back of her shop you can see a newspaper clipping and a ribbon that used to be part of her old uniform.

If you consider that newspaper clipping compared to the backstory from the previous games it paints a sad picture. Labelle moved to the city to get away from her family but she fell on hard times and her family took her back. People who haven’t played the previous games don’t realize what a big deal it is to see those three sisters finally reunited in the same store!

In Wild World, Sable would get sad sometimes around January. If you talk to her consistently she’ll tell you this story about Tom Nook:

“Well, the first letter I got from him arrived at just around this time of year… The other day, before bed, I pulled that letter out… and just looked at it. Tee hee! It was adorable! Sure, the handwriting was a little messy, but… You could hear his determination in every word of that letter… Sweet, young Tom Nook… His call to arms, his ethos, was “Dreams before money!” He was so pure that people wondered if he’d survive this crazy old world. I did too. Every night before falling asleep, I would wish him… ‘Please keep Tom Nook’s pure spirit protected,” I’d whisper in the darkness. “Keep him safe from the apathy that breeds in the alleys of the big city…’

I don’t know why I’ve told you so much about Tom Nook and I… All those memories of our shared youth must bore you. Please forgive me.

[Tell Me More!]

…Ohh, OK, if you insist!

“The Tom Nook that left for the big city… He sent me letters quite frequently, actually. One day, I received a wooden box, not a letter. When I opened it, I was quite astonished!

[A ring?!]

Oh goodness, no! Are you kidding?! [NAME], I think you’ve been watching too many made-for-TV movies! …Ohh, I’m so sorry. Heh, I didn’t mean to snap. That just took me off guard.

No, inside the box, there was a pair of fancy, burnt-orange colored… scissors. Incredibly strong and sharp scissors! The finest scissors I’d ever laid eyes on. The enclosed letter said, “Happy birthday, Sable!” So…sweet… At the time, I was so busy that I’d even forgotten it was my birthday. To think Tom Nook had remembered it… I’m sure life was hard for Tom Nook in the city during that time… I know his job paid poorly, so for him to buy those scissors for me… When I think about it, it makes me so happy that I cry!

Oh really, [NAME]… You want to hear my memories again? I’m warning you, not all my memories are fond ones you know…

[Really?]

Well, we shared a lot of good times, Tom Nook and I. Before there was an observatory in dear old [TOWN NAME]… We used to climb up the roof when we wanted to look at the stars… Ohh, yes! We even made constellations together, I remember! I made one called the “Star Shirt.” Tom Nook’s looked like one of those old-time markets. He called it… “The Farmer’s Market Bargain Bin Constellation.” Ohh that takes me back…

[Nice story]

Yes, it is… Shortly after that, Tom Nook moved to the big city… Yes, he left to chase his dreams… When he returned to [TOWN NAME], he came back a totally different soul… I still believe that… if he had just clung to those sweet memories like I do… he would have shaken off the heartsickness of those city years… Memories can be sad, but they can also save you…”

There seems to be a general theme in the Able Sisters storyline of the city representing running away. The implication is that the fast lifestyle of the city can make you sick with ennui and that taking it easy in a small town is the cure. The Animal Crossing series, as a whole, is about not running.

The literal act of “running” is the only thing that the game ‘punishes’ you for doing - you’ll destroy flowers, scare away fish and bugs, and gradually tear away the grass. But the game still gives you the option to run, because it’s about choosing to slow down and enjoy the journey. It’s not about beginnings or endings, it’s about the calmness between those events. It’s sort of like the video game version of the Japanese concept of ma. Animal Crossing is a really beautiful thing and I’m so happy it exists.

moelesterationista: Are we just going to ignore that she has...

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:31:32 -0500

moelesterationista:

Are we just going to ignore that she has her mom in her phone as birthgiver??????

youre-the-tardis-to-my-impala: asgardian-angels: people-should-all-be-onions: ditch-able-prom-date...

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:31:18 -0500

youre-the-tardis-to-my-impala:

asgardian-angels:

people-should-all-be-onions:

ditch-able-prom-date:

richard-sp8-jr:

deanwinchesterisanangelcondom:

richard-sp8-jr:

did you know that lullabies were originally called lilith-byes and they were sung over babies to make sure that lilith didn’t come and snatch them in the night and eat them

please tell me that you’re joking

nope

whoa

bloODY HELL WHAT

someone didnt sing to sammy as a baby

RIPS SHIRT OFF TALK TO ME ABOUT VIDEO GAMES

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:31:01 -0500

1: Do you try to stay away from walkthroughs?
2: Company you're always loyal to?
3: Best game you've ever played?
4: Worst game you've ever played?
5: A popular series/game you just can't get into no matter how much you try?
6: A game that's changed you the most?
7: A game you'll never forget?
8: Best soundtrack?
9: A game you turn your volume off every time you play it?
10: A game you've completely given up on?
11: Hardest game you've played?
12: Shortest time you've beaten a game in?
13: A game you were the most excited for when it wasn't released yet?
14: A game you think would be cool if it had voice acting?
15: Which two games do you think would make an awesome crossover?
16: Character you've hated most? From what game?
17: What game do you never tell people you play?
18: A game you wish your friends knew about?
19: Which game do you think deserves a revival?
20: What was the first video game you ever played?
21: How old were you when you first played a video game?
22: If you could immerse yourself in any game for one day, which game would it be? What would you do?
23: Biggest disappointment you've had in gaming?
24: Casual, Hardcore, or in the middle?
25: Be honest; have you ever used cheats (like ActionReplay or Gameshark)?
26: Handheld or console?
27: Has there ever been a moment that has made you cry?
28: Which character's clothes do you wish you owned the most?
29: Which is more important, gameplay or story?
30: A game that hasn't been localized in your country that you think should be localized?

castiel-the-consulting-angel: youreakingnotapawn: leonhesreallycool: rockpikmin: leonhesreallycoo...

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:28:36 -0500

castiel-the-consulting-angel:

youreakingnotapawn:

leonhesreallycool:

rockpikmin:

leonhesreallycool:

DO NOT PUT ICE CREAM IN YOUR EYES

WHY DID YOU PUT ICE CREAM IN YOUR EYES

I WANTED TO KNOW IF IT WOULD JHURT SHORT ANSWER YES DONT

would you say that it makes your eyes scream

you fucking didn’t

doglets: actually all of my systems are nervous

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:28:28 -0500

doglets:

actually all of my systems are nervous

doctorspockspaceman: psyducked: I wish there were necklaces given to us at birth that were half of...

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:28:08 -0500

doctorspockspaceman:

psyducked:

I wish there were necklaces given to us at birth that were half of a unique shape and your soulmate wore the other half and they got warmer the closer together you were and colder the further away you were so you could go on this journey when you’re ready to find your other half so that you could be spared all the pain and heartbreak of being played with by those who don’t take dating as seriously as you do

that would be so fucking convenient

doing an experiment. Reblog if you aren't wearing shoes

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:27:02 -0500

light-eco-sage:

amayyy-zayn:

alabasterfrost:

…why do I feel so awkward reblogging this

Shoot, any time I’m at home I’m out of my shoes…

So we’re calling the area monsters “Bonerfarts” now

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:42:50 -0500

So we’re calling the area monsters “Bonerfarts” now

lightningscarecrow said: Haha well I have seen my brothers play it, they just never let me play. I...

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:38:43 -0500

lightningscarecrow said: Haha well I have seen my brothers play it, they just never let me play. I haven’t had a decent gaming system in my house since my brother lived here and I hijacked his 360 when he was at work.

Well it’s not too hard to get the hang of, and it tracks your targets so you don’t necessarily have to be good at shooting games. Plus with the leveling system and character class choice It’s kinda like playing an MMO

lightningscarecrow said: I have never played borderlands and I dont have the systems it is on. Of...

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:32:07 -0500

lightningscarecrow said: I have never played borderlands and I dont have the systems it is on.

Of course you haven’t played it, you don’t own it. You can just get a playstation o.ob

if you leave the map open too long your character makes smart ass comments

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:27:28 -0500

if you leave the map open too long your character makes smart ass comments

ightningscarecrow said: I feel this feel It’s a potentially multiplayer game you should play...

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:26:33 -0500

ightningscarecrow said: I feel this feel

It’s a potentially multiplayer game you should play with me

kiba-kibbles said: watch you get shot as soon as you get in IN a safe zone. Suck it

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:25:39 -0500

kiba-kibbles said: watch you get shot as soon as you get in

IN a safe zone. Suck it

Work was extremely frustrating and irritating today so I am going to virtually shoot things now

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:21:52 -0500

Work was extremely frustrating and irritating today so I am going to virtually shoot things now

iheartpkmn: taurusinthetardis: You know what? I’m going to do...

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:12:08 -0500

iheartpkmn:

taurusinthetardis:

You know what? I’m going to do an experiment.

I’m going to leave this track here, completely unmarked, and tag it with everything I can. If you like it, reblog it, give it some notes. If you don’t, ignore it and move on with your life. I’ll tag it with a bunch of fandoms, so people can hear it.

Just out of curiosity. Press play and see what happens.

I’ll give you one hint: I consider it beautiful.

I love this song so much ;w;

What fictional character(s) do I remind you of?

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:07:07 -0500

thelittleturtleduck:

Looks:
Personality:

whereisyourpippinnow: oh-my-godstiel: penandpage: #as you...

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:06:05 -0500

whereisyourpippinnow:

oh-my-godstiel:

penandpage:

#as you can see by the images above #this THIS is how a real father reacts when their boy is in trouble #they don’t ignore the phone #THEY PICK UP THE FUCKING PHONE AND SAY #’IT’S OKAY BOY #THAT’S WHY I’M HERE’ #BECAUSE A REAL FATHER #DOES NOT IGNORE THEIR ELDEST SON #THE ONE THAT HAS GIVEN UP SO MUCH TO TRY TO EARN SOME LOVE #WHEN THEY ARE TEARY-EYED #AND IN NEED (via)

#filed under: why is john winchester a fucking terrible father #and bobby is awesome

Bobby ♥

men get into something not aimed at their gender: get special titles like "brony." recognition by creators. heralded for defying gender appeal. get documentary.

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:05:34 -0500

men get into something not aimed at their gender: get special titles like "brony." recognition by creators. heralded for defying gender appeal. get documentary.
women get into something not aimed at their gender: not real fans. probably secret friend zone warriors deadset on erasing men from the human race. get insulting demeaning memes and sexual harassment.