Gloomy Engine

#Adolescence
One of the only times I can remember deliberately clicking the credits, to let them run.

I didn't want an interruption from the music and dark screen, so I could sit and process.

What an incredibly powerful piece of art.

I saw someone in the chat watching a stream of Eternal Strands meet some new characters later in the game and go “oh no, why is everyone hot?”

I’ve said it before and will say it again about our overall tone: “we were inspired by The 1999 version of The Mummy.”

I've been a subscriber for a while, and have really enjoyed your content, especially the retrospective / deep dives into development choices.

I will say the algorithm hasn't recommended any of your videos recently, but this is a good kicker to go look them up directly.

A black and white cat, looms his head over a blanket, with a fully intent stare on a small amount of pitta and hummus. His nose is thrust forward and his eyes almost crossed, fully concentrating on the new food source!

Who knew cats would want hummus so much?

The snozz of intrigue...

#ProofOfCat

"I must let you go...

Ooh one more thing, while I think of it!"

Agree entirely.
Regardless of romance, it really felt like the inquisitor and Dorian had this soul-deep bond.

Dorian was my first pick, then Cassandra..

As a femme Inky, this did not work out well! 😅

Still adore them both, and actually miss conversations with Dorian, as if he were a lost pen-pal.

I had no clue they were making a third!

Thank you Marie, this has made my week 😁

"Rampage"

..... 😬

Three cats, sit on a tucked away chair bed, all staring at the camera in different accusatory ways. You don't know what's happened, but you know you're probably in for it!

"Come in, have a seat. No, no. You're not in any trouble. We just have a few questions for you..."

A black and white tuxedo cat, stares into the camera with his few remaining braincells working at full capacity. They're trying their best. {Windows 98 start up sound plays}

I'm pretty sure Puck is still growing into his, so luckily we won't need to scrounge for a new set just yet!

This feels like 2024...

A mainly white cat, with tabby splashes, now stands Much Closer to the camera that previously. There is no hesitation in her stare. No mercy or allowances for failure. She knows you have cheese and ham. She wants cheese and ham. This is a simple exchange.

You glance away, to toast a friend to the new year.

When you turn back, she's moved closer.

You didn't hear her, you didn't even feel the movement..

And yet. She knows, there was a cheeseboard.
With hams.

#NewYear
#ProofOfCat

A white and tabby cat stands, between the railings of the bannister, half way up a flight of stairs. Her huge black eyes, stare down at some source, to the viewers left hand side. She senses there has been cheese and meat. She wants it.

She says she may be convinced to take part in the celebrations, if it means she gets more food.

#NewYear

I really hope you have an amazing one ahead 🎉✨

A mainly white cat with some tabby spots, snoozes in a heap. All Peet's curled in and head tucked upside down, only showing her pink nose.

A mainly white cat, with black patches, sprawls out on the bed. A ungraceful pose, with one giant paw covering his face.

A mainly white cat, with tabby splotches, is curled up to snooze on a heap of blankets.

Finally, a small white and tabby cat is curled up on a duvet. Her head is tightly tucked into her belly, her front paws hooked behind her thighs. Her rear legs are stuck straight out. She has almost perfect form for an olympic diving manoeuvre!

When all the humans are making a fuss to stay up late...

And the cats of the house couldn't give a flying fuss!

#proofofcat

Just in time for celebrations 🥳🎉

A black and white Tuxedo cat, lying on the floor with one long while from arm extended, stares up at the camera with huge eyes. We don't know if he's hairballed on a chair, knocked something valuable off a shelf, or locked his mother in a cupboard... But whatever he's done, he's looking guilty!

I don't know exactly what he's done, but I know he's feeling guilty about something..

#proofofcat

White and Tabby cat, who's clambered into the very heart of a Christmas tree, and is currently warming her nose on a lightbulb.

Ciri tried to Rudolf herself.

Ooh, I've heard the new Indiana Jones is good for cats!

mewy cwismis

I'd love to think I'm a Creme Toffee... But I'm very aware I'm a Salted Caramel

The determination!

Under chin, close up photo of a cute black & white tuxedo cat. He has a boopable pink nose, big inquisitive eyes and a rear paw kicked out at a jaunty angle. An adorable boy.

Same boy. Very different aspect. Photo is taken straight on, from a little higher than his eyeline. The focal point is now changed and so his giant ass seems to loom like an awful halo around his very circular face. The paw which was previously jauntly askew, now looks shoved out by his bulk. He is a lorge boy.

This is why focal point matters...

#ProofOfCat

I dare you... Rest of the Grimspace novels!

This has been my general feeling the last couple of weeks.

"Am I being appropriately nihilistic, or is it just a chemical imbalance?"

It's almost heartening to see someone else talk about it... Thank you!

I was going to post the same ☺️

I adore this somber telling of the story, really impactful.

I don't condone violence, but when the judiciary system appears to be being dismantled by the very people it's meant to keep in check, I can understand why someone's hit their breaking point.

They look beautiful ❤️

Welp... I just found myself getting excited about the benefit of having a filofax:
Being able to just slip the new calendar in each year!

Then I actually Realised what I'd just gotten excited about.

That was not a fun experience.